The speaker discusses potential scenarios for a political figure's future based on different outcomes. If the political figure drops out and another Democrat wins, they would be celebrated and could even have their face on Mount Rushmore. However, if the figure drops out and the Democrat loses, they would be absolved of blame. If the figure stays in and loses, they would be considered a pariah, along with their spouse, for the rest of their lives, labeled as a fascist. The speaker emphasizes the importance of scenario planning to prepare for various outcomes and take appropriate actions.
Kara and Scott discuss Biden's decision to stay in the race, and what alternate scenarios might look like. Then, after months of negotiations, the Paramount and Skydance merger appears to be (finally) happening. Plus, Apple gets a seat on OpenAI's board, and Threads turns one. Finally, our Friend of Pivot is Brian Derrick, a political strategist, and the founder and CEO of Oath, a fundraising platform that aims to maximize campaign donations. Brian explains how donors are reacting to Biden's continued candidacy, and reveals the high-stakes statewide elections that people should be paying attention to.
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