Pivot

The hosts tackle Congressional hearings on tech platforms' role in spreading hate speech and how the U.S. lags behind other countries in regulation. They ponder Pinterest's IPO and Airbnb's political decisions. MacKenzie Bezos makes headlines as the world's third richest woman, prompting a humorous take on wealth distribution. From tech leadership styles to the evolving dynamics in the Democratic primary, they combine serious critique with lighthearted banter, keeping the conversation lively and engaging.

Kara and Scott dive into the fallout from recent Facebook controversies, including Zuckerberg's surprising call for regulation. They critique YouTube's lax approach to toxic content. A special guest discusses Nipsey Hussle's tech contributions and the role of affluent Black celebrities in entrepreneurship. In a humorous twist, Elon Musk's rap about Harambe makes an appearance. Meanwhile, Patagonia stands firm against tech-bros and takes a stand for sustainability. The talk wraps up with predictions for Lyft and Amazon's future.

Scott and Kara share their skepticism about Lyft's IPO while exploring the ride-sharing industry's network effects. Facebook's ban on white nationalist posts sparks a discussion about online accountability. They dissect the evolving landscapes of media and ride-sharing, reflecting on their challenges. For a dash of humor, they compare political theatrics to winter blues, all the while pondering the future of companies like Lyft and Uber. Plus, insights on inclusivity and the unique needs of sensory-sensitive individuals add depth to their engaging conversation.

The hosts dive deep into the troubling relationship between social media and terrorism, with a focus on violence against the Muslim community in New Zealand. They scrutinize the college admissions scandal, spotlighting how exclusivity traps the middle class. Jokingly, Scott gushes over his man-crush while making bold predictions about the next Democratic nominee. The conversation blends humor with critical insights into digital security, political discourse, and the implications of impulsive buying driven by social media ads.

Live from SXSW, Kara and Scott dive into the hot topics of big tech and antitrust. They reflect on Senator Warren's proposals to break down major tech companies and the implications for upcoming elections. The duo tackles the responsibility of tech leaders in shaping societal impacts, even discussing comedy in the age of cancel culture. Predictions for Tesla's challenges and the broader dynamics of media and technology keep the conversation lively. Audience engagement adds a humorous twist, highlighting the vibrancy of the festival.

The hosts dive into Zuckerberg's latest claims about prioritizing user privacy, questioning if it's genuine. They discuss how competitors are taking the lead in privacy measures while Congress intensifies scrutiny on big tech's antitrust issues. Upcoming interviews promise insights into cancel culture and political dynamics, with lively insights on recent political performances. They also explore Amazon's controversial decision to pull out of New York, reflecting on corporate expectations. The conversation wraps up with thoughts on accountability in the tech industry post-financial crises.

Kara brings on her former co-host, Wired senior staff writer and Gadget Lab co-host, Lauren Goode. They talk about the moderating content on Facebook -- and the working conditions of the people who are tasked with looking at the gruesome videos.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kara brings on co-host, legendary NYTimes journalist, Maureen Dowd. They talk about how Silicon Valley has eclipsed Washington, DC as the country's true seat of power.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kara and Scott pop back into the studio to give their hot takes on Amazon pulling out of their HQ2 deal with New York City.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott blusters in from his breakfast with Congress on how to regulate big tech — so Kara and Scott get into whether Congress will ever be regulating tech (seems not so likely). Kara sums up her twitter showdown with Jack Dorsey. Also more shade thrown on media outlets doing a bad job — like Esquire Magazine featuring a cover story about being a white boy in America and more generally Tucker Carlson, Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices