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Apr 12, 2024 • 59min

OpenAI Lawyers Up, Paramount's Messy Merger, and Guest Isaac Arnsdorf

Washington Post national reporter Isaac Arnsdorf joins Kara and Scott to discuss the legal battles OpenAI is gearing up for. They also touch on Meta's content restrictions, Paramount Global's merger challenges, and Steve Bannon's belief in the lasting influence of the MAGA movement.
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Apr 9, 2024 • 1h 21min

Disney's Victory Lap, Online Privacy, and Guest Ruth Ben-Ghiat

NYU history professor Ruth Ben-Ghiat talks about the lessons autocrats of the past can teach us about Donald Trump. They discuss Disney's victory, online privacy bill progress, Meta's stock rise, and Elon Musk's robotaxi announcement.
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Apr 5, 2024 • 54min

Election Predictions, Trump Media’s Dip, and Guest Host Jon Favreau

Jon Favreau co-hosts with Kara as they discuss Trump Media's stock dip, Jon Stewart's Apple interview trouble, and a bill in California for the 'right to disconnect'. Louie Swisher joins to talk about bad Biden polls, Florida abortion vote, and election disinformation.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 25min

Future of Work: AI

Susan Athey, Stanford professor, discusses AI's impact on work with Kara and Scott. They explore job displacement, income inequality, societal implications, healthcare advancements, higher education integration, and the need for strategic planning in the AI-enabled future.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 1h 3min

SBF Sentenced, OpenAI's New Voice Tool, and Guest Ari Wallach

Kara and Lydia discuss reactions to Beyonce's album, debate whether Sam Bankman-Fried's sentence was fair, and examine the risks of OpenAI's voice tool. Guest Ari Wallach shares why the future isn't all doom and gloom and what gives him hope for the next generation.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 46min

Trump's Meme Stock, Florida's Social Media Law, and the Baltimore Bridge Collapse

This episode discusses Ronna McDaniel's fallout from NBC and Reddit's IPO success. They also touch on Trump Media as a meme stock, Florida's social media law for teens, and the one-year anniversary of Evan Gershkovich's detention in Russia. The episode explores misinformation on social media, conspiracy theories about the Baltimore Bridge Collapse, and job interview etiquette. With a focus on media controversies and market dynamics, they warn against risky investments and condemn mistreatment of innocent individuals.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 26min

Future of Work: Why Remote and Hybrid Are Here to Stay

Stanford economics professor and 'Guru of Remote Work,' Nick Bloom, discusses the benefits of flexible work for employees and companies. He predicts an increase in remote work in the future. The podcast explores historical trends, profitability for companies, AI's impact on remote work, and the importance of mentorship in evolving work environments.
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Mar 26, 2024 • 1h 4min

Trump's Truth Social Gamble, NBC's Ronna Revolt, and Guest Jim Sciutto

CNN's Chief National Security Analyst Jim Sciutto joins the hosts to discuss Putin's vulnerabilities post Moscow attack. They also touch on the U.S. facing a '1939 moment'. Other topics include Trump's Truth Social financial boost and DOJ's case against Apple.
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Mar 22, 2024 • 1h 1min

Reddit Goes Public, Microsoft’s Big AI Move, and the DOJ Sues Apple

Topics discussed include Neuralink's brain implant technology, Microsoft's AI move, Reddit going public, DOJ suing Apple, and personal movie preferences. The podcast also explores tech giants, antitrust scrutiny, IPO drama, Reddit's financials, emotional movie references, AI security solutions, and philanthropy predictions.
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Mar 20, 2024 • 36min

Predictions on The Future of Work: AI, The Gig Economy, and DEI

Kara and Scott make predictions on the future of work, discussing AI's impact on job market, rise of gig economy, and importance of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in workplaces. They explore trends like hybrid work setups, vocational training, and the need for technical skills in the face of AI advancements.

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