Labeling someone as a fascist may be effective on its own, as calling them a rapist feels dismissive. There is concern about the rise of narcissism in politics and the risk it poses, especially in the context of the upcoming election. Despite this, the speaker plans to take their son canvassing in swing states to combat fascism. They believe that a younger candidate could secure a 10-point victory against Trump, highlighting the importance of choosing the right nominee to win the election.
Kara and Scott discuss the state of the presidential race on Super Tuesday, and the Supreme Court ruling on Trump's Colorado ballot eligibility. Then, does Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman hold up in court? Plus, the era of self-regulation for Big Tech appears to be over, at least in the EU. Will that regulation ever make its way to the U.S.? Finally, our Friend of Pivot is Tom Scocca, editor of the Substack, Indignity, who recently penned the New York Magazine essay "My Unraveling." Tom discusses his medical mystery and what he learned about the American healthcare system.
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