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Nov 27, 2023 • 49min

Olympian Caster Semenya on Fighting to Run

Olympian Caster Semenya discusses her legal battle with World Athletics over competing as a woman. She challenges the boundaries of women's sports and fights for dignity and excellence. Semenya rejects labels and embraces her identity, despite undergoing a gender test. The podcast explores fairness in sports and the issue of biological differences. It also emphasizes the importance of allowing children to be themselves.
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Nov 21, 2023 • 28min

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the OpenAI Debacle

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella discusses the OpenAI debacle, Microsoft's partnership with OpenAI, and the impact of the CEO transition. They also explore the use of virtual and mixed reality technologies in the workplace and the split in perspectives on AI technology. The podcast concludes with a brief discussion on the India-Australia cricket match and podcast credits.
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Nov 20, 2023 • 1h 3min

The Fox News ‘Lying Tax,’ Tucker and More with Brian Stelter

Brian Stelter, former host of CNN's Reliable Sources, discusses Fox News airing and firing Tucker Carlson after settling with Dominion. They explore the biased nature of Fox News, its impact on journalism and democracy, and the accountability of Rupert Murdoch. The chapter also touches on the transformative effects of AI on businesses and includes ad reads for Oracle and Planet Money.
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Nov 16, 2023 • 55min

Dan Doctoroff on Living with ALS and Building the Future

Dan Doctoroff, former Deputy Mayor of NYC, discusses his career rebuilding the city after 9/11, his work on defining the future of cities with Sidewalk Labs, and his current battle with ALS. He shares his experience living with ALS, discusses partnering with neurodegenerative diseases for research, and talks about the challenges and opportunities of smart cities.
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Nov 13, 2023 • 59min

Adam Grant on Your Potential, Gen Z and — oops — Elon

Adam Grant, organizational psychologist and Wharton School professor, debunks the myth of innate talent and emphasizes the importance of learning skills over time. He discusses Gen Z's potential in hybrid work scenarios and proposes an age limit for politicians. The podcast covers topics like hidden potential, character skills, achievement culture, challenges faced by university leaders, grieving processes, social media, and encore careers.
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Nov 9, 2023 • 53min

Can Mike Johnson Survive As House Speaker?

Guest Mike Johnson, an unknown Louisiana congressman, becomes Speaker of the House. Topics discussed include his impact on gay rights, abortion, funding the government, and the 2024 elections. They also explore his affiliation with the MAGA group, his extreme social views, and his challenges as a leader and negotiator.
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Nov 6, 2023 • 52min

The Twitter Fantasy from Land of the Giants

This podcast explores the early days of Twitter and its journey to becoming both the best and worst place on the internet. Topics covered include the challenges faced by Twitter's spam and abuse team, the emergence of user-created features, unintended consequences of new features, online harassment and AI impact, trolling behavior in the game industry, and the events of January 6 including the suspension of Donald Trump.
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Nov 2, 2023 • 1h 8min

How Elon Broke Twitter — and Twitter Broke Elon — with Ben Mezrich

Author Ben Mezrich discusses his book Breaking Twitter, blending facts with speculation, predicting Elon's fate, and brainstorming who should play him in a movie. They explore Elon's changing ideology on free speech, his unraveling on Twitter, and his impact on journalism.
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9 snips
Oct 30, 2023 • 1h

Uber’s Profit, Power and Problems with CEO Dara K

Kara Swisher interviews Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber about the company's high prices, treatment of drivers, and safety policies. They also discuss the challenges and opportunities in the freight market and Uber's transformation and profitability. The conversation touches on the issue of driver compensation and disagreement over Saudi Arabia's presence on company boards during a murder investigation. They explore the rise and impact of Twitter and Elon Musk's allure of attention and power on the platform.
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Oct 26, 2023 • 52min

Alexis Ohanian and Deb Roy on Big Tech’s Effects on Democracy

Kara talks to Alexis Ohanian and Deb Roy about the impact of big tech on democracy. They discuss the evolution of Reddit, the negative impact of advertising, misinformation on social media platforms, the power of pseudonymity, designing networks with an intimacy gradient, the responsibility of tech platforms, and the consequences of online conversations.

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