Kara and Scott are back together! They discuss the new power balance in Congress, how A.I. will and won't transform, and a potential ban on non-compete clauses. Plus, Jack Ma will give up control of Ant Group, and echoes of January 6th in Brazil. Today's Friend of Pivot is Mike Allen of Axios, who stops by to chat about his new book, “Smart Brevity: The Power of Saying More with Less,” and the changing landscape of the news business.You can find Mike Allen on Twitter at @MikeAllen and can find Smart Brevity here.Send us your questions! Call 855-51-PIVOT or go to nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Allen discusses re-branding marriage, freeing from burdens, and finding God in every breath in this episode. The power of vulnerable connections in men's mental health is explored, along with the impact of family dynamics and meaningful connections. Additionally, breathwork transformation and navigating spiritual alignment are highlighted.

Axios co-founders Mike Allen and Jim VandeHei discuss the new presidential race post-Biden, focusing on the candidacy of Kamala Harris, the significance of controlling the presidency, the impact of new voices in the election, and reflections on historical events mirroring 2024.

CNBC's Eamon Javers and Axios's Mike Allen discuss the potential nominees for the Democratic Party following President Biden's endorsement of VP Kamala Harris. Venture capitalist Vinod Khosla calls for an open convention and emphasizes the importance of values in this election. Other topics include Berkshire Hathaway's stock sale and Delta's IT outage.

Mike Allen, an accomplished American political journalist and co-founder of Axios, discusses the importance of individualization as a strength for journalists. He also highlights the power of building personal relationships and the impact of small gestures. Allen shares insights on why Axios sends daily emails and how it benefits their audience. Additionally, he explores the significance of competition in leadership and the importance of inspiring hope through effective communication.