Virtue signalers who dislike woke people are actually engaging in the same behavior they criticize. A lesson in leadership is to listen, ask questions, and make informed decisions rather than rushing to advocate for your own opinion. It's more effective to take action like Jeffrey Sonnenfeld did by pressuring companies to pull their business from Russia instead of just posting on Instagram. In relationships, it's important to resist the instinct to argue and instead try to understand and address the concerns of your partner.
Kara and Scott discuss whether companies should speak up or stay silent on the Israel-Hamas War. Then, what Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of video game company Activision Blizzard means for future tech mergers. Plus, Taylor Swift rules the box office and Rite Aid files for bankruptcy. Our Friend of Pivot is Lincoln Project co-founder and former Republican strategist, Rick Wilson, who breaks down the speaker's race and looks ahead to the 2024 election.
Also, Kara has her annual cold.
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