Emotions can heavily influence investment decisions, as seen with the immediate selling of stocks after Trump's election. However, the stock market thrived during his administration, with record lows in unemployment among non-whites and the implementation of tax breaks. The speaker emphasizes the need for critical thinking in interpreting data, urging individuals to check their emotions and analyze the data soberly, regardless of whether it aligns with their narrative or not.
Kara and Scott discuss Joe Rogan's new $250 million deal with Spotify, the Wall Street Journal's latest report on Elon's drug use, and Nikki Haley's appearance on "Saturday Night Live." Then, the U.S. economy continues to defy expectations, so why isn't Biden benefiting? Plus, Meta's stock rockets to record highs after its latest earnings report, and Facebook turns 20. Our Friend of Pivot is Denise Hamilton, whose new book, "Indivisible: How to Forge Our Differences Into a Stronger Future," examines how to reevaluate DEI.
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