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Live from Advertising Week: Netflix’s Q3 Numbers, Facebook's Name Change and Trump's Social Network Oct 22, 2021

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Kara and Scott are (virtually) live from Advertising Week! They discuss Facebook changing its name, Netflix’s Q3 numbers and Trump launching a social network. And they tell us how they feel about the latest vaccine mandate pushbacks from In-N-Out Burger and radio host Dan Bongino. Also, some predictions around Shopify and Square.

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Bonus Episode: Ari Emanuel at Code 2021 Oct 20, 2021

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Kara speaks with Endeavor's Ari Emanuel about entertainment lawsuits, UFC, movie theaters, and more. Recorded live at Code Conference 2021.

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LinkedIn is Leaving China, TikTok is Bad for Teens, Too, and Friend of Pivot Christopher Mims Oct 19, 2021

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Kara and Scott discuss the latest bad news for teens on social media, LinkedIn shutting down in China, and Harvard’s endowment. They also talk about Hollywood’s narrowly avoided strike, and the planned walkouts at Netflix. Plus, Friend of Pivot Christopher Mims on how the global supply chain problems will affect our lives.

You can find Christopher on social media at @mims.

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Facebook’s Blacklist, Apple Trims iPhone Production and William Shatner Went to Space Oct 15, 2021

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Kara and Scott discuss Facebook’s blacklist of dangerous users, Apple cutting iPhone production due to the global chip shortage, and how Texas-based airlines are responding to Gov. Greg Abbot’s anti-vaccine mandate. Also, their thoughts on the controversy around Dave Chapelle's Netflix special. Plus, Kara reveals some fascinating details from her high school years.

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Bonus Episode: Satya Nadella at Code Conference 2021 Oct 13, 2021

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Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella joins Kara for a discussion on ransomware, remote work, and dealing with the Trump administration. Recorded live at Code 2021.

This interview was been lightly edited for runtime and clarity.

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Rent The Runway’s IPO, Southwest’s Flight Cancellations and Friend of Pivot Eli Saslow Oct 12, 2021

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Kara and Scott discuss Southwest’s flight cancellations, Rent The Runway's IPO filing, and Nick Clegg’s non-apology tour. Also, Ireland wants American companies to pay more in taxes and Tesla is moving to Texas. Plus, Friend of Pivot Eli Saslow on his new book, Voices From The Pandemic: Americans Tell Their Stories of Crisis, Courage, and Resilience.

You can find Eli on Twitter at @elisaslow.

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BONUS EPISODE: Marc Benioff at Code Conference 2021 Oct 09, 2021

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Kara and Stephanie Ruhle sit down with Salesforce CEO, Marc Benioff. Recorded live at Code 2021 in Los Angeles.

This interview has been condensed and lightly edited.

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Pivot Q3 Quarterly Review and Friend of Pivot, Senator Amy Klobuchar Oct 08, 2021

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Pivot is back with its Quarterly Review series, taking a look back at Q3 and predicting what’s to come. Kara and Scott discuss the biggest wins and fails of the past quarter and check their prediction track records. They also get some predictions from from Friends of Pivot, including Preet Bharara, Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, author Sheera Frenkel and Cofounder of Zero100, Kevin O’Marah. Plus, Friend of Pivot Amy Klobuchar joins to discuss the Frances Haugen testimony and what’s next for Facebook.

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BONUS EPISODE: Elon Musk at Code Conference 2021 Oct 06, 2021

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Kara sits down with SpaceX CEO/Tesla Technoking Elon Musk for a discussion on China, rockets, Mars colonization, and more. Recorded live at Code 2021 in Los Angeles. This interview has been condensed and lightly edited.

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The Pandora Papers, Facebook’s Whistleblower and Friend of Pivot, Andrea Elliott Oct 05, 2021

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Kara and Scott talk about the Facebook whistleblower’s debut, the release of the “Pandora Papers,” and Ozy Media’s demise. They also discuss the U.S. passing yet another grim milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic, and their reaction to Alex Jones losing two defamation lawsuits. Plus, Friend of Pivot Andrea Elliott on her book, Invisible Child: Poverty, Survival and Hope in an American City.

You can find Andrea on Twitter at @andreafelliott.

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