DeepSummary
In this episode, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss the reviews of Apple's Vision Pro headset, with Kara sharing insights from a panel she moderated. They also talk about a federal judge dismissing Disney's lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and the $100 million deal for the Smartless podcast.
A major topic is Elon Musk's $55 billion compensation package from Tesla being voided by a Delaware court, with the hosts analyzing the implications and Musk's potential next moves. They also discuss the testimonies of tech CEOs on Capitol Hill regarding child safety on social media platforms and the lack of action from Congress.
The episode features an interview with New York Times reporter Conor Dougherty, who discusses his investigation into a mysterious company backed by Silicon Valley elites that wants to build a new city from scratch in California, facing off against local landowners.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- A Delaware court voided Elon Musk's $55 billion compensation package from Tesla, citing conflicts of interest and a flawed approval process by the company's board.
- Tech CEOs testified before Congress about child safety on their platforms, but the hosts are skeptical that lawmakers will take meaningful action to regulate social media.
- The Smartless podcast secured a $100 million deal with Sirius XM, highlighting the continuing boom in podcast investments despite some high-profile failures.
- A mysterious company backed by Silicon Valley billionaires is planning to build a new city from scratch in California, facing opposition from local landowners and potential legal hurdles.
- Apple's new Vision Pro mixed reality headset received mixed reviews, with questions about its adoption and positioning as a potential new computing platform.
- Disney's lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over the revocation of its special tax status was dismissed, with the hosts suggesting the company should move on from the dispute.
- The hosts believe the U.S. and allies' financial support for Ukraine's defense against Russia's invasion has been a highly cost-effective investment in deterring authoritarianism and protecting democratic values.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Let's be clear, if you get angry enough and Mark Zuckerberg leaves, there are other people, there are a million Mark Zuckerbergs and Cheryl Sandbergs who are smart and will elegantly figure out a way to create delay in obfuscation as they harm our children.“ by Scott Galloway
- “Never incorporate your company in the state of Delaware. Too late, Elon.“ by Elon Musk
- “I don't see any reason to pursue it.“ by Scott Galloway
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Episode Information
Pivot
New York Magazine
2/2/24
Kara and Scott talk Apple Vision Pro, Disney’s failed lawsuit against Ron DeSantis, and a $100 million deal for the Smartless podcast. Also, will Elon Musk move Tesla to Texas after a Delaware judge voided his $55 billion compensation package? Plus, the upshot of the social media companies' CEOs' testimonies on child safety. Our Friend of Pivot is New York Times reporter Conor Dougherty, who stops by to talk about his piece on the Silicon Valley bigwigs trying to build a city in California.
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