Pivot Tokyo Games Can't Catch a Break, Klobuchar Targets Vaccine Misinformation, and Friend of Pivot Eliot Brown
Jul 27, 2021
Eliot Brown, Wall Street Journal reporter and co-author of 'The Cult of We,' joins to unpack the twists of the WeWork saga, highlighting how Adam Neumann’s charm attracted big money before it all fell apart. The discussion also covers the precarious state of the Tokyo Olympics, affected by rising COVID fears and dwindling star power. Additionally, they tackle the urgent issue of vaccine misinformation on social media and the importance of responsible digital discourse in today’s charged environment.
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Declining Olympics Viewership
- Olympics viewership is down 45-50%.
- This could be due to several factors, including confusion about where to watch and a lack of pre-Olympics excitement.
Olympics Challenges
- The Olympics are facing multiple challenges.
- These challenges include negative publicity, confusing streaming options, and a lack of clear breakout stars.
Disruptions at the Tokyo Olympics
- A tropical storm and extreme heat are disrupting the Tokyo Olympics.
- A Russian archer fainted from heat, and tennis players are struggling with humidity.
