The analysis discusses the uncertainties surrounding potential regulatory actions against big tech companies, citing the initiatives led by Lena Khan and John Cantor at the DOJ and some Republicans supporting the mission. However, the acceptance of these ideas by the courts may take time, with a historically mixed track record. The mention of a bipartisan investigation labeling big tech companies as monopolies in Congress was noted, highlighting the lobbying power of big tech during legislative processes. The snippet also delves into the perspective of Amazon shareholders on a potential breakup for better value, questioning if the resistance to break up is driven by ego or perceived synergies hindering proactive measures to avoid antitrust scrutiny.
Kara and Scott discuss Tesla's Cybertruck recall, Sony teaming up with Apollo for a Paramount bid, and Netflix's decision to stop reporting subscriber numbers. Then, the TikTok bill moves closer to becoming a law. Will TikTok's parent company go to court to stop a ban? Plus, is China's decision to crack down on popular messaging apps a retaliatory move? Finally, our Friend of Pivot is Dana Mattioli, the Wall Street Journal's Amazon reporter, and author of the new book, "The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power." Dana explains what she learned about Amazon's tactics to stay on top.
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