Guest Rob Copeland joins to discuss his new book, “The Fund: Ray Dalio, Bridgewater Associates, and The Unraveling of a Wall Street Legend.” Topics include Elon Musk's controversial interview, the complex legacy of Henry Kissinger, power dynamics in board meetings, the state of IPOs in 2024, and an analysis of Ray Dalio and Bridgewater.

Alan Patricof, legendary venture capitalist, joins Kara and Scott to discuss investing in the longevity economy. They also cover Sam Altman's return to OpenAI, Meta's knowledge of underage users, and the consequences of Elon Musk's anti-Semitic controversy. The chapter explores various topics including the challenges of overvaluation in the business and the importance of maintaining mental sharpness for longevity.

Former President Obama discusses concerns about AI, regulation of tech industry, challenges and potential of AI, importance of responsible regulation, split between people and AI builders on views of regulation, challenges of deepfake technology, intersection of AI and social media, gratitude to President Obama and announcements for upcoming episodes.

Dr. Joy Buolamwini, founder of the Algorithmic Justice League, discusses bias in AI. The hosts also cover Sam Altman's move to Microsoft and the future of OpenAI. They engage in a heated discussion about respect and the value of care. The podcast also touches on Ben Shapiro's political views and admiration for Dr. Buolamwini's work. They share personal anecdotes and discuss Mac applications. Other topics include 'The Crown', Rosalind Carter, and concerns about Javier Malay's election.

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discusses the OpenAI CEO transition, Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI, and their ongoing work and collaborations. They emphasize the importance of being consulted on major decisions and highlight Microsoft's commitment to customers, innovation, and safety in AI.

Former CEO of OpenAI, Sam Altman, discusses his sudden departure from the company and speculations surrounding it. Kara and Scott also dive into Elon Musk's endorsement of an anti-Semitic conspiracy theory, resulting in major advertisers leaving X. They analyze governance issues in influential companies, concerns about income inequality, and the importance of speaking out against hate speech.

Guest Adrian Aoun, CEO of health tech startup Forward, joins Kara and Scott to discuss launching the world's first AI doctor's office. They also talk about Nikki Haley's social media stance, the surge in hate speech on social media, and the averted government shutdown.

Guest Meredith Levien, New York Times CEO, talks about journalism, subscription strategies, and Wordle. Other topics include AI provisions in the SAG-AFTRA agreement, government shutdown, and the impact of AI on actors' rights.

Mattie Kahn joins the hosts to discuss the power of young women in advocating for reproductive rights and their historical impact. They also delve into the winners and losers from the recent actors' strike and OpenAI's big announcements on custom GPTs and app store plans.

Kashmir Hill, a New York Times reporter, discusses facial recognition and privacy in her new book. The hosts also talk about Jeff Bezos' move to Florida, real estate changes, Elon Musk's AI bot, crypto, Sam Bankman-Fried's guilty verdict, and the significance of current polls for the 2024 presidential election.