Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks with Kara Swisher at Code 2022. Kara and Andy discuss his thoughts on unionization, returning to the office, higher wages, and tech legislation.Recorded on September 7th in Los Angeles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Galloway is back! He joins Kara at Code 2022, where they spent the week interviewing the biggest names in tech (and some presidential hopefuls) about everything from regulation to TikTok to the legacy of Steve Jobs. It was busy week: Senator Amy Klobuchar and Amazon CEO Andy Jassy make their cases for and against antitrust bills. Former Disney CEO Bob Iger may have just opened himself to a subpoena from Elon Musk. And Tim Cook had a beautifully simple solution to the phone wars.Send us your questions! Call 855-51-PIVOT or go to nymag.com/pivot.---A previous version of this episode included regrettable language to describe little people, or people with dwarfism. It has been removed, and in our next episode we will read and respond to a listener e-mail on the topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dan Ives, an analyst at Wedbush Securities, supports his bullish perspective on Apple despite concerns over holiday iPhone demand. Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, praises strong earnings and discusses the company's AI investments driving growth. Kelly Ortberg, Boeing's CEO, addresses striking workers and presents a new contract proposal. Steve Leisman and Jan Hatsias analyze the mixed October jobs report, shedding light on labor market challenges and Federal Reserve implications, while insights into Amazon's promising future come from John Blackledge.

In this episode, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, a key figure in the tech industry, discusses the recent return-to-office policy and its potential fallout. The conversation delves into workplace culture shifts and employee morale as company dynamics shift post-COVID. Jassy's approach emphasizes reducing bureaucracy, but will it spark higher turnover rates? The hosts explore the complex implications for staff expectations and the labor market landscape, highlighting the delicate balance of empathy and business needs during a transformative time.

Andy Jassy, CEO of Amazon, discusses major shifts in remote work policy, requiring employees to return to the office fully. Meanwhile, Donald Trump highlights the political implications of recent assassination attempts, aiming to regain momentum from Vice President Kamala Harris. The conversation also dives into the uncertainty among bond traders regarding Federal Reserve decisions and the economic struggles facing Norway as its currency slumps, impacting local businesses and inflation.