The argument in favor of the high pay package for Elon Musk is that the initial award was made when the stock price was much lower, making the current value of the options lower as well. Musk is seen as someone who loves a fight and is willing to take on challenges that others haven't. His media ventures, including hosting live town halls with prominent figures like Donald Trump and RFK Jr., suggest his desire to influence through media. The importance of these town halls is debated, with some questioning their impact, while others see them as crucial moments to gauge candidates' behavior and public perception. Elon Musk's behavior in media suggests his inclination towards being a media mogul, enjoying the influence and attention it brings. Some express nervousness and hesitation about engaging with unpredictable figures like Trump in debates, highlighting the high stakes and uncertainties in the political landscape.
Kara and Scott discuss the Paramount/Skydance merger, the Washington Post's major changes at the top, and Salesforce's worst trading day in 20 years. Then, Google is in damage control mode after a document leak raises questions about search, and its new AI Overviews feature goes viral for all the wrong reasons. Plus, Tesla shareholders are getting ready to vote on reinstating Elon Musk's multi-billion dollar pay package. Will Elon come out on top? Finally, our Friend of Pivot is CNN's Chief Legal Analyst Elie Honig. Elie discusses his New York Magazine column on why he believes the Trump hush money case was flawed, and he looks ahead to next month's sentencing.
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