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Jun 26, 2024 • 29min

Future of Travel: Is It Boom or Bust Time for EVs?

Energy economist Beia Spiller discusses the future of electric vehicles with Kara and Scott. They cover topics like the slowdown in EV sales, charging station revenues, and gamechangers to boost EV adoption. The conversation also touches on tariffs, Tesla's strategy, environmental impacts, and the potential growth of EVs in the travel industry.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 24min

Debate Prep, Apple and Meta's Potential AI Partnership, and Guest Brené Brown

Kara and Scott chat about Elon Musk, Apple-Meta AI partnership, and debate prep. Guest Brené Brown shares insights on social media, election anxiety, and her podcasting journey.
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Jun 21, 2024 • 42min

Elon's About-Face, Surgeon General's New Warning, and AI in Ads

Discussions on Elon Musk's ad strategy, Surgeon General's social media warning labels, effective AI in advertising. The surge of hard-right parties in EU elections, youth voter impact on US elections. Live from Cannes, insights on social media challenges, AI, and tech predictions.
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Jun 19, 2024 • 28min

Future of Travel: Is High-Speed Rail Finally Happening in the U.S.?

Yonah Freemark, from Urban Institute, talks with Kara and Scott about the potential for high-speed rail in the US by 2024, history of US rail development, successful subway systems, sustainable transportation, and future travel discussions.
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Jun 18, 2024 • 1h 12min

Washington Post Drama, OpenAI IPO Rumblings, and Guest Scott Wiener

California State Senator Scott Wiener joins to discuss passing an AI regulation bill, facing pushback from Silicon Valley. Topics include Washington Post drama, OpenAI's move towards profitability, and healthcare challenges. The podcast delves into right-wing organizations, systematic plans, OpenAI's security concerns, and strategic restructuring. Debates on AI regulation in California, potential IPO for OpenAI, and the future of tech industries in San Francisco.
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Jun 14, 2024 • 55min

Apple’s AI Pop, The Fate of Paramount, and Elon’s Eventful Week

Discussions on North Dakota age restrictions for politicians, Apple's AI revelations, and Paramount's failed merger talks. Plus, insights on Tesla shareholders, Elon Musk's activities, and drama with Justice Alito. Stay updated with the latest tech and political news from Kara and Scott on this engaging episode.
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Jun 11, 2024 • 58min

Apple Intelligence, The Texas Stock Exchange, and Guests Brody and Luke Mullins

Investigative reporter Brody Mullins and writer Luke Mullins discuss how tech companies changed lobbying, AI start-up troubles, Amazon's robotaxi expansion, and a proposed Texas Stock Exchange on Pivot podcast. They talk about their new book 'The Wolves of K Street' revealing how big money took over government.
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Jun 7, 2024 • 1h 10min

AI Antitrust Investigations, Nvidia Stock Split, and OpenAI Whistleblowers

Topics discussed include New York's social media regulation for kids, X's adult content rules, AI antitrust investigations, Nvidia's market cap surge and stock split, OpenAI whistleblowers, and a ruling blocking grants to Black female entrepreneurs. The hosts cover diversity, ethics in AI, challenges in the tech industry, and upcoming political conventions.
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Jun 4, 2024 • 1h 8min

Google Search Troubles, Trump Trial Aftermath, and Guest Elie Honig

Legal analyst Elie Honig discusses the flawed Trump hush money case and predicts next month's sentencing. Hosts cover Google's search troubles, Salesforce's trading day, and Tesla's shareholder vote on Elon Musk's pay package. The podcast also delves into media, corporate scandals, and the role of advisory firms in governance.
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May 31, 2024 • 59min

Elon and Trump, OpenAI's Next Moves, and Melinda French Gates' $1B Donation

The podcast delves into the potential impact of Trump's trial outcome on the election and speculates on Elon Musk's advisory role in a second term. OpenAI's new model, safety committee, and partnerships are discussed. Melinda French Gates' $1 billion donation and the rise of philanthropy by ex-wives of tech billionaires are highlighted. The hosts share their tech dislikes, opinions on AI devices, and predictions on wealth distribution.

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