Best High Speed Luke Podcasts (2024)

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OpenAI CTO Mira Murati on ScarJo Controversy, Sam Altman & Disinfo Fears | On With Kara Swisher 50:29

17m ago50:29

50:29

Pivot is off for the holiday! In the meantime, we're bringing you an episode of On With Kara Swisher. Kara interviews Mira Murati, Chief Technology Officer at OpenAI, and one of the most powerful people in tech. Murati has helped the company skyrocket to the forefront of the generative AI boom, and Apple’s recent announcement that it will soon put …

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Future of Travel: How is Aviation Innovating? 39:18

21h ago39:18

39:18

Pivot’s special series on the future of travel wraps up with a last stop: planes. What exactly is happening with Boeing? How will AI play a role in aviation? And most importantly, what is everyone’s favorite, and least favorite airport? Kara and Scott discuss it all with Pete Muntean, CNN's aviation and transportation correspondent, who also happen…

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Debate Aftermath, Amazon Takes on Shein, and Guest Kim Scott 1:00:55

2d ago1:00:55

1:00:55

Kara and Scott discuss the Supreme Court's Trump immunity ruling, and some of the controversial opinions from this term. Then, frustrations, fears, and theories after Biden's disastrous debate. Plus, Amazon prepares to compete in the on-demand fashion arena with Shein and Temu. Can it be a contender? Finally, our Friend of Pivot is Kim Scott, a for…

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SCOTUS Social Media Ruling, VW Rivian Deal, and Nvidia Stock Roller Coaster 1:01:34

6d ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Kara and Scott discuss Nvidia’s roller coaster week, Waymo making robotaxis available for everyone in San Francisco, and what's next for Julian Assange after his release. Then, the Supreme Court rules in favor of the Biden administration in a social media content moderation case. Will that set a precedent for future social media/misinformation ruli…

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Future of Travel: Is It Boom or Bust Time for EVs? 26:23

8d ago26:23

26:23

Pivot's special series on the future of travel rolls on — next stop, electric vehicles. Is the slowdown in EV sales a temporary blip, or part of a larger trend? When will individuals get a piece of charging station revenues? And what will be the ultimate gamechanger to get people to buy these cars? Kara and Scott discuss it all with Beia Spiller, a…

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Debate Prep, Apple and Meta's Potential AI Partnership, and Guest Brené Brown 1:23:34

9d ago1:23:34

1:23:34

Kara and Scott roll their eyes over the latest Elon stories, including the news of his 12th child, and his criticism of Melinda French Gates’ political donations. Then, are longtime adversaries Apple and Meta putting their differences aside for a new AI partnership? Plus, with the presidential debate just a few days away, Kara and Scott share their…

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Elon's About-Face, Surgeon General's New Warning, and AI in Ads 41:40

13d ago41:40

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Kara and Scott are live at Cannes! They discuss Elon's plan to win back advertisers, and the Surgeon General's proposal for warning labels on social media. Then, what brands are using AI most effectively right now? Plus, the EU's hard-right parties just harnessed the youth vote in recent elections. What role will the younger generation of voters pl…

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Future of Travel: Is High-Speed Rail Finally Happening in the U.S.? 27:50

15d ago27:50

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All aboard for Pivot's special series on the future of travel, examining the big changes coming to the way we get around the world! Will 2024 be the year that high-speed rail becomes reality in the United States? How did the U.S. get so far behind other countries? And what cities have the best train systems? On this episode, Kara and Scott talk tra…

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Washington Post Drama, OpenAI IPO Rumblings, and Guest Scott Wiener 1:11:35

16d ago1:11:35

1:11:35

Kara and Scott discuss the drama surrounding the Washington Post's new publisher and incoming editor, as well as Amazon's One Medical facing questions about its call centers. Then, Stanford's Internet Observatory, a prominent disinformation research group, is facing an uncertain future amid ongoing political attacks. Plus, OpenAI announces its newe…

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Apple’s AI Pop, The Fate of Paramount, and Elon’s Eventful Week 54:42

20d ago54:42

54:42

Kara and Scott discuss North Dakota voting in favor of placing age restrictions on congressional candidates, X making likes private, and Tesla shareholders voting on Elon Musk’s pay package. Then, Apple stock is surging after the company revealed its AI plans, and Paramount’s merger talks with Skydance fall apart. Plus, a listener question on the l…

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Apple Intelligence, The Texas Stock Exchange, and Guests Brody and Luke Mullins 57:36

23d ago57:36

57:36

Kara and Scott discuss Apple finally unveiling AI plans. Can it pull ahead in the AI race? Then, Sandy Hook families may finally get some of their settlement, as Alex Jones moves to liquidate his assets. Plus, AI start-up Perplexity is in hot water with news publishers, Amazon expands its robotaxi testing to more cities, and a proposed Texas Stock …

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AI Antitrust Investigations, Nvidia Stock Split, and OpenAI Whistleblowers 1:09:31

27d ago1:09:31

1:09:31

Kara and Scott discuss New York's plan to regulate social media for kids, X's new rules on adult content, and Shane Smith's latest venture at Vice. Then, federal regulators move forward with antitrust investigations in the AI sector, while Nvidia surges to a $3 trillion market cap, and gets ready for a stock split. Plus, a group of current and form…

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Google Search Troubles, Trump Trial Aftermath, and Guest Elie Honig 1:08:22

30d ago1:08:22

1:08:22

Kara and Scott discuss the Paramount/Skydance merger, the Washington Post's major changes at the top, and Salesforce's worst trading day in 20 years. Then, Google is in damage control mode after a document leak raises questions about search, and its new AI Overviews feature goes viral for all the wrong reasons. Plus, Tesla shareholders are getting …

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Elon and Trump, OpenAI's Next Moves, and Melinda French Gates' $1B Donation 59:02

1M ago59:02

59:02

Kara and Scott discuss what impact the Trump hush money trial outcome could have on the election, and whether a Trump second term could include Elon Musk in an advisory role. Then, OpenAI announces a new model in the works, the formation of a safety committee, and more deals with publishers. Plus, Melinda French Gates announces a $1 billion donatio…

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Are Elon’s Best Days Behind Him? | On With Kara Swisher 56:36

1M ago56:36

56:36

Pivot will be back on Friday! In the meantime, we're bringing you an episode of On With Kara Swisher, all about someone we just don't discuss enough – Elon Musk. Kara has assembled a panel of experts, to get their take on all things Elon: Kirsten Grind from the New York Times, Becky Peterson from The Information, and Tim Higgins, Wall Street Journa…

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Scarlett vs. OpenAI, Nvidia's Numbers, and Guest Julia Angwin 1:07:34

1M ago1:07:34

1:07:34

Kara and Scott discuss the Department of Justice's antitrust suit against Live Nation, News Corp's $250 million deal with OpenAI, and Nestle's new frozen food brand aimed at Ozempic users. Then, Scarlett Johansson alleges OpenAI copied her voice after she refused to license it to Sam Altman, though new reporting says a voice actress was hired month…

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Market Milestone, Alito Flag Fail, and OpenAI Drama 55:22

1M ago55:22

55:22

Kara and Scott discuss Disney character and parade performers voting to unionize, whether a global tax on billionaires could actually happen, and Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito's wife flying an upside-down American flag. Then, the Dow passes the 40,000 mark as other markets surge. But are meme stocks creating a little too much froth for investo…

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OpenAI's New Model, Presidential Debates, and EV Tariffs 1:09:54

2M ago1:09:54

1:09:54

Kara and Scott discuss the Senate's new AI "Roadmap to Legislation," the Biden administration's tariffs on Chinese EVs, and Mark Zuckerberg's 40th birthday bash. Then OpenAI and Google reveal their latest AI models and features. Should we be worried about our AI future? Plus, President Biden and former President Trump are set to face off in two deb…

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Apple’s ChatGPT Deal, Uber Earnings, and Guest Adam Moss 1:18:05

2M ago1:18:05

1:18:05

Kara and Scott discuss Sony and Apollo Global wanting to break up Paramount, Apple apologizing after everyone hated the new iPad Pro ad, Melinda Gates resigning from the Gates Foundation, and new reporting that casts doubt on RFK Jr.’s VP pick. Then, earnings, earnings, earnings. What do Kara and Scott think of the latest numbers from Uber, Warner …

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TikTok Lawsuit, Reddit's Debut Earnings, and the 4-Day Work Week 1:01:29

2M ago1:01:29

1:01:29

Kara and Scott are live at the Finance Forward Conference in Hamburg, Germany! They discuss TikTok's lawsuit against the U.S. government, as well as the latest earnings from Reddit and Disney. Then, Microsoft and OpenAI launch a $2 million fund to counter election deepfakes. Will that amount of money do anything to move the needle? Plus, Germany is…

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Non-Competes, Inflation, and Peloton 32:06

2M ago32:06

32:06

Kara and Scott take another look at non-compete agreements: where do they actually make sense? Plus, as the Fed holds interest rates steady, what factors are really affecting inflation? And, with another leadership shakeup at Peloton, can the pandemic-era fitness darling survive? All that and more, including what Big Tech regulation would do to sto…

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Tesla Layoffs, Amazon Earnings, and Walmart Closes Health Centers 50:23

2M ago50:23

50:23

Kara and Scott discuss Tesla laying off its Supercharger team, WeWork reaching a $450 million restructuring deal, and Dave & Buster's taking a gamble on betting. Then, what do Amazon's latest earnings mean for the company's AI plans? Plus, Walmart shuts down its health centers and CVS stocks take a major tumble. Is anyone doing healthcare right? Fo…

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Paramount CEO Ouster, Microsoft and Alphabet Earnings, and Guest Jan Sramek 1:17:01

2M ago1:17:01

1:17:01

Kara and Scott discuss the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the FTC accusing Amazon of using disappearing messaging apps to conceal potential evidence, and social media reacting to Gov. Kristi Noem's dog tale. Then, what Microsoft and Alphabet's latest earnings reveal about the Big Tech's AI race. Plus, Paramount's drama continues as CEO Bob Bak…

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Kara's Ketamine Trip, Meta and Tesla Earnings, and the FTC Bans Non-Competes 1:02:47

2M ago1:02:47

1:02:47

Kara and Scott discuss the campus protests, Harvey Weinstein’s conviction being overturned, and… Kara doing ketamine. Meta and Tesla’s Q1 earnings are out, and Scott’s got predictions on earnings to come. Plus, the FTC bans non-competes. Then, a listener question on what the TikTok ban means for the presidential election. Follow us on Instagram and…

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TikTok Ban Approaches, China's App Crackdown, and Guest Dana Mattioli 1:11:44

2M ago1:11:44

1:11:44

Kara and Scott discuss Tesla's Cybertruck recall, Sony teaming up with Apollo for a Paramount bid, and Netflix's decision to stop reporting subscriber numbers. Then, the TikTok bill moves closer to becoming a law. Will TikTok's parent company go to court to stop a ban? Plus, is China's decision to crack down on popular messaging apps a retaliatory …

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TikTok Ban Fast-Tracked, Elon Pay Package Revived, and NPR Bias Accusations 56:18

3M ago56:18

56:18

Kara and Scott discuss the new plan to fast-track the TikTok ban bill through Congress, the debate over Caitlin Clark's WNBA salary, and Trump Media's questionable move into streaming. Then, Tesla is asking shareholders to reapprove Elon Musk's multi-billion dollar pay package, despite a judge calling it unfair back in January. Will Elon get his wa…

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Trump on Trial, Big Bank Earnings, and Guest Charles Duhigg 1:03:11

3M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

Kara and Scott discuss Google's efforts to avoid paying for news in California, Barry Diller's plan to revitalize The Daily Beast, and Iran's attack on Israel. Then, Goldman Sachs and JPMorgan Chase are out with first quarter earnings. Is the future looking bright for big banks? Plus, Donald Trump's hush money trial gets underway in Manhattan. How …

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OpenAI Lawyers Up, Paramount's Messy Merger, and Guest Isaac Arnsdorf 58:43

3M ago58:43

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Kara and Scott discuss Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's showstopping appearance at the White House state dinner, David Chang's chili crunch drama, and Meta facing pushback on its political content restrictions. Then, OpenAI prepares to fight numerous legal battles, but do they have a winning strategy? Plus, Paramount Global's proposed merger with Sk…

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Disney's Victory Lap, Online Privacy, and Guest Ruth Ben-Ghiat 1:20:46

3M ago1:20:46

1:20:46

Kara and Scott discuss Meta's stock continuing to rise, California businesses challenging Gov. Gavin Newsom on taxes, and Elon Musk's robotaxi announcement. Then, Disney successfully fended off Nelson Peltz in a proxy battle, but where does the company go from here? Plus, could Congress be getting close to actually passing an online privacy bill? F…

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Election Predictions, Trump Media’s Dip, and Guest Host Jon Favreau 54:15

3M ago54:15

54:15

Crooked Media’s Jon Favreau joins Kara to co-host! They discuss Trump Media’s stock taking a dive, Jon Stewart saying Apple wouldn’t let him interview Lina Khan, and a new bill in California that could give employees the “right to disconnect.” Then, Louie Swisher joins the mix to talk all things about the upcoming presidential election: bad polls f…

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Future of Work: AI 25:02

3M ago25:02

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In the third and final part of our Future of work series, Kara and Scott chat with Susan Athey, who teaches The Economics of Technology at Stanford Graduate School of Business. They take a deep dive into AI, discussing how it will impact work as we know it, and whether all the doom and gloom is justified. Follow Susan at @Susan_Athey. Follow us on …

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SBF Sentenced, OpenAI's New Voice Tool, and Guest Ari Wallach 1:03:17

3M ago1:03:17

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Kara is joined by guest host, Lydia Polgreen, New York Times Opinion columnist and co-host of the "Matter of Opinion" podcast. Kara and Lydia discuss the reactions to Beyonce's "Cowboy Carter" album and the viral essay from The Cut that everyone on social media had thoughts on. Then, was Sam Bankman-Fried's 25-year sentence too harsh, or not harsh …

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Trump's Meme Stock, Florida's Social Media Law, and the Baltimore Bridge Collapse 46:22

3M ago46:22

46:22

Kara and Scott discuss the fallout from NBC's Ronna McDaniel debacle, Reddit’s first week on the market, and Trump Media being a meme stock. Plus, Florida’s restrictive law for teens on social media, mifepristone’s fate in the Supreme Court, and the one-year anniversary of Evan Gershkovich's detention in Russia, Then, a listener question on…facial …

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Future of Work: Why Remote and Hybrid Are Here to Stay 26:18

3M ago26:18

26:18

It's Part 2 of our Future of Work series. Kara and Scott chat with Stanford economics professor and the "Guru of Remote Work," Nick Bloom. Bloom explains why he thinks flexible work has been good for both employees and companies, and why he believes it will increase in the coming years. He also shares a few predictions. Follow Nick at @I_Am_NickBlo…

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Trump's Truth Social Gamble, NBC's Ronna Revolt, and Guest Jim Sciutto 1:03:41

3M ago1:03:41

1:03:41

Kara and Scott discuss NBC's internal backlash to hiring former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel, Boeing's CEO stepping down, and how the royal family's PR team messed up the Kate Middleton story. Then, does the DOJ have a good case against Apple in its antitrust lawsuit? Plus, will Donald Trump get a financial boost from Truth Social's parent company goin…

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Reddit Goes Public, Microsoft’s Big AI Move, and the DOJ Sues Apple 1:01:15

4M ago1:01:15

1:01:15

Kara and Scott discuss the latest Neuralink news, Trump’s $464 million problem, and the DOJ’s Apple lawsuit. Then, Microsoft makes a big move in the AI race, hiring former Google Executive and Deep Mind Co-Founder, Mustafa Suleyman. And Reddit is officially public. Plus, stay tuned for the listener question if you want to hear what movies make Kara…

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Predictions on The Future of Work: AI, The Gig Economy, and DEI 35:33

4M ago35:33

35:33

Kara and Scott are coming at you on a Wednesday with the first of three episodes in our special Future of Work series! They make predictions on what’s to come for the gig economy, DEI, and more. Is hybrid work here to stay? Will vocational training gain traction? How will AI impact the job market in the years to come? Follow us on Instagram and Thr…

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Apple's AI Plans, Real Estate Shake-up, and Guest Dana R. Fisher 1:08:19

4M ago1:08:19

1:08:19

Scott fills Kara in on his "clarifying" ketamine experience. Then, Don Lemon releases his much-anticipated Elon Musk interview. Was Elon angry or just bored? Plus, Apple and Google explore a potential AI partnership, the Supreme Court rules on public officials blocking people on social media, and major changes are coming to the world of real estate…

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Don Lemon on the End of His X Partnership 52:26

4M ago52:26

52:26

Don Lemon chats with Kara and Scott about the interview with Elon Musk that led to the cancellation of his partnership with X. Don shares his thoughts on Elon, X CEO Linda Yaccarino, and more. Plus, the TikTok bill heads to the Senate, but will a ban actually happen? Kara and Scott have a few predictions... Follow Don at @donlemon Follow us on Inst…

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TikTok Ban, Sam Altman's Return to OpenAI Board, Fake News Sites 1:06:38

4M ago1:06:38

1:06:38

Live from SXSW... it's a bonus episode of Pivot! Kara and Scott discuss Sam Altman getting reinstated to OpenAI's board following an investigation, fake news sites with ties to Russia popping up in the U.S., and a group of moms launching a grassroots campaign to fight social media addiction. Then, as the House gets closer to passing a potential Tik…

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Matthew McConaughey | The Sexy Practicality of a Texan Truck 37:10

4M ago37:10

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As the youngest brother in a family of storytellers, Matthew McConaughey had to hone his storytelling craft in order to hold his own at the dinner table. He regales Jim with stories of the role of driving in his life: an ill-advised high school trade of his pick-up truck for a sports car; a motorcycle trip through Europe on borrowed bikes; and the …

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Katie Britt's SOTU Response, SVB Collapse Revisited, and Guest Savannah Guthrie 1:10:17

4M ago1:10:17

1:10:17

Kara and Scott discuss the Oscars, Sen. Katie Britt's viral State of the Union rebuttal, and the Kate Middleton photo manipulation controversy. Then, one year after the Silicon Valley Bank collapse, are banks still in trouble? Plus, Elon Musk says he won't be donating to the Trump or Biden campaigns, but could he still play a big role in the electi…

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OpenAI Claps Back at Elon, Biden v. Trump Rematch, and Disney’s Proxy Fight 1:00:20

4M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Kara and Scott discuss Disney’s proxy fight with Nelson Peltz nearing an end, a new cap on credit card late fees, and employers dialing back on coverage of weight loss drugs. Also, the Biden-Trump rematch is getting closer after Super Tuesday. Plus, OpenAI intends to dismiss all of Elon Musk’s legal claims and an open letter for “AI for a Better Fu…

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Bill Ford | Creating ‘the Ford of the Future’ 34:55

4M ago34:55

34:55

Jim sits down with his boss, the executive chair of Ford Motor Company, Bill Ford. They discuss their shared passions and approaches to both work (relationships with employees; maintaining authenticity as leaders) and play (hockey, racing, fly fishing). And of course, they talk about the legacy of the company that Bill’s great grandfather founded. …

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Elon's OpenAI Lawsuit, EU's Big Tech Regulation, and Guest Tom Scocca 1:16:37

4M ago1:16:37

1:16:37

Kara and Scott discuss the state of the presidential race on Super Tuesday, and the Supreme Court ruling on Trump's Colorado ballot eligibility. Then, does Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and Sam Altman hold up in court? Plus, the era of self-regulation for Big Tech appears to be over, at least in the EU. Will that regulation ever make its way t…

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Apple Scraps EVs, Google’s Problematic AI, and the SEC’s OpenAI Investigation 1:01:16

4M ago1:01:16

1:01:16

Warning: there are already fake AI-generated versions of Kara's book on Amazon. Plus, Kara and Scott discuss Mitch McConnell’s retirement, and the SEC investigation into whether OpenAI’s investors were misled. They also talk about Apple scrapping its almost decade-long plan to release an electric vehicle, and the controversy around Google's Gemini …

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Jimmy Fallon | Lightning Round 30:48

4M ago30:48

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From the backseat of an F-150 Lightning, Jim takes TV host Jimmy Fallon on a tour of Dearborn, Michigan. While they drive, Jim Farley and Jimmy talk about growing up in loud Irish Catholic families, how Ford got through the early days of the pandemic, and the thrill and terror of going 200 mph. And Jimmy shares a surprising alteration that he made …

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SCOTUS and Social Media, Reddit's IPO, and Guest Barbara McQuade 1:04:26

4M ago1:04:26

1:04:26

Kara and Scott discuss the Supreme Court cases that could change social media as we know it, and the recent disturbing investigations into parent-run accounts on Instagram. Also, Reddit is finally going public in the first major tech IPO of the year. Will it be successful? Plus, Kara's memoir "Burn Book" is hitting the shelves, featuring fascinatin…

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Nvidia Earnings, Tech Regulation, and the Capital One-Discover Merger 1:05:41

5M ago1:05:41

1:05:41

Kara and Scott weigh in on the Alabama Supreme Court embryo ruling, and what it means for the future of IVF. Then, the Senate moves closer to passing the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), but will regulation actually happen? Also, how Nvidia's monster earnings show AI is not slowing down anytime soon, and the Capital One-Discover merger that's set to …

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Luke Russert | The Long Road Trip 26:52

5M ago26:52

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In this episode, Jim Farley talks with journalist Luke Russert, the son of journalists Tim Russert and Maureen Orth. They delve into Luke's journey around the world and his experience of dealing with the loss of his father at a young age. Follow Jim: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Jim.Farley Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jimfarley98/ Thre…

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