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Mar 2023
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Behind the Scenes of SVB’s Collapse + A ...

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Representative Ro Khanna joins Scott to discuss several topics including TikTok, SVB, and his agendas for a “new economic patriotism.” Follow Ro on Twitter @RepRoKhanna.

Scott opens by discussing why distressed assets are a great buy, Twitter’s $20 billion valuation, and why Alibaba splitting into six separate businesses is a smart move for shareholders. 

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