The lack of trust in government decisions leads to the belief that bureaucracies should not hold power, and decisions should not be made in secret. However, the issue lies in the public's distrust of the government and its intentions. While overstepping by government bodies is acknowledged, it is seen as a transfer of wealth to large corporations, benefiting them rather than being a conspiracy. The Supreme Court is viewed as pro-business, driven by corporate interests.
Kara and Scott discuss the Supreme Court's Trump immunity ruling, and some of the controversial opinions from this term. Then, frustrations, fears, and theories after Biden's disastrous debate. Plus, Amazon prepares to compete in the on-demand fashion arena with Shein and Temu. Can it be a contender? Finally, our Friend of Pivot is Kim Scott, a former Google and Apple executive, and the author of "Radical Respect: How To Work Together Better." Kim explains how to effectively manage employees with respect, as well as candor.
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