The UK moves to block the Microsoft-Activision deal, Peter Thiel announces a change to his political giving, and First Republic Bank shows we're not out the woods yet. Also, Disney escalates its fight with Florida, and Big Tech has a good quarter. Plus, Senator Michael Bennet (D-CO) joins to discuss TikTok legislation, Twitter, and the Supreme Court.
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Aug 7
Michigan's Primary Drama, the DOJ's Next Boss, and Hillary Clinton Co-Hosts
Kara sits down with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for the first episode of Scott-Free August. They discuss Michigan's messy Democratic primary, state redistricting brawls, and Trump's gold-plated redecoration of the the presidency. Then — Todd Blanche's path to attorn ... Show More
1h 12m
Aug 4
RFK Jr.'s Bash Clash, AI's "Jurassic Park" Moment, and Elon's Midterm Millions
Kara and Scott break down RFK Jr.'s combative CNN interview with Dana Bash. Then, Anthropic joins OpenAI in revealing alarming AI hacking incidents, raising new questions about regulation and cybersecurity. Plus, Big Tech earnings, Elon Musk's midterm spending plans, and the Trum ... Show More
1h 8m
Jul 31
Mamdani’s Tax List, Zuck's Media Blitz, and SpaceX’s Trillion-Dollar Wipeout
Kara and Scott unpack Mayor Mamdani’s controversial luxury tax list, Mark Zuckerberg’s AI messaging campaign, and SpaceX’s trillion-dollar wipeout. Then, they discuss the growing divide over AI safety, Apple’s new leasing program, and calls for Mitch McConnell to prove he’s still ... Show More
1h 2m
Jan 2025
Meta, Big Tech Make Political Shifts
Bloomberg's Tim Stenovec and Katie Greifeld discuss Meta's new political position as longtime Republican Joel Kaplan takes the helm as President of Global Affairs. And, what's next for TikTok as its ban deadline draws ever closer. Plus, China flexes its lithium dominance by plann ... Show More
43m 14s
Sep 2020
TikTok on the clock, a “post-pandemic reset” and the software surge rolls on
<p>The U.S. will block TikTok downloads starting Sunday, while sources tell CNBC that WeChat is “dead” in this country. We have the latest details, and explore whether a deal will come together to avoid this fate.</p><p>Plus, Home Depot & Lowe’s have been huge beneficiaries of th ... Show More
47m 4s