Best Alan Dixon Podcasts (2024)

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

4m ago1:17:01

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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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New Week, New Headlines: Non-Competes - Everything You Need to Know & Wait, Shouldn't Everyone Get Overtime? 32:31

1h ago32:31

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Friends!BIG news week last week as new rules for workers hit the books. So, we're breaking it down. Topic 1: Non-Competes - Everything You Need to Know The recent federal ban of non-compete agreements is a win for workers. But not all workers are included in this ban. We cover everything you need to know,: the history, the ruling, the next phase an…

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

5h ago1:02:47

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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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La La on growing organically, misogyny in club culture and giving other people their flowers 48:03

3d ago48:03

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This episode of Belta is with La La. She’s a sensational DJ, producer and label head from Scotland. It feels really full circle getting her onto Belta, as it’s nearly three years since I wrote a little piece on her in DJ Mag. We spoke about so much: from her homeland of Scotland - it’s Belta, after all - to navigating a music career as a woman, reb…

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Visionary Executive Series: Balancing Results & People w/ CEO Alan Whitman 56:21

3d ago56:21

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We are kicking off a brand new series called Visionary Executives. There are a lot of cool leaders out there that are doing really interesting work and bringing people in business together in a way that everyone wins. So, today, we start this series to talk with executives the leading edge stuff they're doing and what you can take away from that, e…

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

3d ago1:11:44

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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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Comedian Steve Punt discusses his departure from the BBC Radio 4 satirical news programme 'The Now Show' and the evolution of radio comedy 33:35

3d ago33:35

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Steve Punt and Hugh Dennis took their bow from BBC Radio 4’s satirical news programme ‘The Now Show’ last Friday after 25 years. Steve Punt discusses the last programme, the development and success of this long-running radio comedy show, the impact of our changing news consumption, political bias, radio comedy’s evolution and the new podcast format…

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

7d ago56:18

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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

10d ago1:03:11

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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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New Week, New Headlines: Is AI Taking or Augmenting Your Job & The Legal Right to Disconnect 34:06

14d ago34:06

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Holy hell the work news is hot this week. And here are the main stories we wanted to jam about.... Topic 1: Is AI Taking or Augmenting Your Job AI is reshaping work and jobs -sometimes illuminating them. Sometimes augmenting them. Strap in as we dissect what it takes for companies and employees to be AI-ready, because when it comes to AI, silence i…

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Max Cotton discusses his BBC 'Growing Solo' documentary series on his year long food self-sufficiency experiment and the importance of food and farming literacy 26:59

15d ago26:59

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Max Cotton is a former BBC political reporter who has spent a year finding out if he can grow and produce 100% of his food on his smallholding near Glastonbury. We discuss his BBC Radio 4 documentary series on the experiment 'Growing Solo', as well as exploring food and farming literacy, food security and self sufficiency in the UK. "As a group of …

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

14d 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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Rinzen on the transition from music journalism to being a full-time artist, dealing with creative blocks and his love for sci-fi 42:14

17d ago42:14

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This episode of Belta is with Rinzen. The half-North American, half-Japanese producer and DJ has just shared his new album ‘Bend To The Light’ curated on the background of a really fun, sci-fi and futuristic concept, and hopped on to Belta to chat to me all things working with some massive labels, his obsession with creative and workflow inspiratio…

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

17d ago1:20:46

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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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Lawyer Up: Employment Law Essentials w/ Ryan Stygar 1:05:09

20d ago1:05:09

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This conversation was equal parts eye-opening and hilarious. This week, we welcome 'The Labor Lawyer' Ryan Stygar to jam about all things employment law, workers rights and what you should to make sure you're protected. Listen, this episode has it all, storytelling, actionable advice and yeah, penis jokes (hey, blame the sexual harassers). More spe…

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

21d ago54:15

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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

23d 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

24d 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

28d ago46:22

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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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Rory Cellan-Jones ex BBC Technology Correspondent on Tim Davie’s speech, 'Movers and Shakers', 'Ruskin Park' and #SophieFromRomania 27:31

1M ago27:31

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Rory Cellan-Jones, former BBC Technology and Business Correspondent examines Tim Davie’s, the BBC’s Director General speech on the BBC’s future priorities. He also explores life after the BBC, discussing his, ‘Movers and Shakers’ Parkinson’s podcast, his family memoir ‘Ruskin Park’ and his forthcoming book on #SophieFromRomania - his beloved rescue…

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

1M ago26:18

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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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Alan Dixon on leaving the North, working with top record labels and the value of putting in the work 47:52

1M ago47:52

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This episode of Belta is with Alan Dixon. He’s originally from the North East - from good old Darlington - and is a cracking DJ, producer and labelowner who creates proper uplifting, anthemic and feel-good tracks. He's worked with some of the top names in the business including Defected/Glitterbox, Three Six Zero and Keinemusik. This was a super fu…

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

1M ago1:03:41

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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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New Week, New Headlines: Job Scams Get Sophisticated & Jarring Truths: Women's Health in Prime Working Years 27:13

1M ago27:13

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Happy Detention Day Friends! We recorded this on March 24th, which, is when the crew from The Breakfast Club headed to the library for detention. Little trivia for you. And, March 24th is also the day, we jammed about the following topics: Topic 1: Job Scams Get Sophisticated Job scams are on the rise and getting more sophisticated. From a CBS News…

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

1M ago1:01:15

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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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Chris Banatvala, former Ofcom Director of Standards discusses Ofcom, GB News, impartiality and freedom of expression 29:06

1M ago29:06

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In the week that Ofcom finds GB News in breach of its code five times but will face no sanction, we talk to Chris Banatvala, Ofcom’s founding Director of Standards, and Content Board member, who was responsible for drafting and enforcing its codes. He is now an independent member of the Sky News Board, Channel 4’s online independent complaint revie…

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

1M ago35:33

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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

1M ago1:08:19

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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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New Week, New Headlines: Where Have All The Plumbers Gone & New Gig Worker Rules 25:11

1M ago25:11

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It's Sunny Friends! Freakin' finally. And, in addition to the vitamin D - here's the news we jammed about this week: Topic 1: Where Have All The Plumbers Gone? According to Bloomberg, The US will be short 550,000-plumbers by 2027. The reason why, frankly, blows. We jam about the impacts of this shortage, and the urgent need for a societal shift in …

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Magnus Brooke, ITV Group Director of Strategy discusses the future of Public Service Broadcasting and the funding of 'Mr Bates vs The Post Office' 29:47

2M ago29:47

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Magnus Brooke is Group Director of Strategy, Policy and Regulation at ITV where profits are down by 60%. The digital revolution is changing broadcasting fundamentally and destroying former business models. So does ITV have a future as a Public Service Broadcaster? We also discuss the Media Bill and the added responsibility on Ofcom's shoulders - an…

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

1M ago52:26

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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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Salary Negotiation: Earn What You Deserve with Kate Dixon 57:46

2M ago57:46

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Did you know, if you never negotiate your pay, you could leave almost $1M on the table over your career. Yeah, that's an 'M' - as in million. So, we called up our friend, Kate Dixon - one of the leading experts in all things compensation. Kate is the author of "Pay Up" and "Name Your Price". She's also the founder of Dixon Consulting - a compensati…

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

1M ago1:06:38

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

2M ago1:10:17

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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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Peter Taylor, veteran BBC journalist discusses his latest documentary 'Our Dirty War: The British State and the IRA' 34:40

2M ago34:40

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One of Britain’s finest reporters Peter Taylor, with numerous books, documentaries and awards spanning a career of over 50 years, on his latest BBC documentary 'Our Dirty War: The British State and the IRA’. We discuss the human cost of IRA informers, the role of Scappaticci codenamed “Stakeknife”, Operation Kenova and covering Northern Ireland. “T…

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

2M ago1:00:20

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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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'Our Dirty War: The British State and the IRA’, veteran journalist Peter Taylor discusses his latest BBC documentary 0:37

2M ago0:37

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One of Britain’s finest reporters Peter Taylor, with numerous books, documentaries and awards spanning a career of over 50 years, on his latest BBC documentary 'Our Dirty War: The British State and the IRA’. We discuss the human cost of IRA informers, the role of Scappaticci codenamed “Stakeknife”, Operation Kenova and covering Northern Ireland. “T…

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

2M ago1:16:37

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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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New Week, New Headlines: Where are the Moral Leaders & The Silver Tsunami Is Coming 24:43

2M ago24:43

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Happy March Friends! We're back with three topics this week! Here's what we're jamming about: Topic 1: Where Are The Moral Leaders? We dive into the complexities of moral leadership, a hot topic brought into sharper focus by a HOW Institute study covered in HR Dive. We shed light on the growing disconnect between leaders' actions and the ethical fr…

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Baroness Kidron former film and documentary director on Bridget Jones, the threat of tech giants and ad funded PSBs 28:14

2M ago28:14

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Baroness Kidron is one of the country's foremost drama and documentary directors. Her long list of credits includes ‘Storyville’, 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit', 'Victoria and Abdul' and 'Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason'. She now sits as a crossbench peer and is the founder of the Five Rights Foundation. For the past five years, she has been on…

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

2M ago1:01:16

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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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Former film and documentary director Baroness Kidron on Bridget Jones, the threat of tech giants and ad funded PSBs 0:48

2M ago0:48

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Baroness Kidron is one of the country's foremost drama and documentary directors. Her long list of credits includes ‘Storyville’, 'Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit', 'Victoria and Abdul' and 'Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason'. She now sits as a crossbench peer and is the founder of the Five Rights Foundation. For the past five years, she has been on…

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Bklava on her artistic freedom, new mixtape, and relationship with Irish club culture 54:59

2M ago54:59

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This episode of Belta is with Bklava. The Lebanese-Northern Irish artist is a stellar musician, vocalist and DJ, recently announcing a long-awaited mixtape. They’re also founder of label, party, and overall banging platform Spin Sugar, which intends to promote female and non-binary artists with the aim to influence young women to join the music ind…

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New Week, New Headlines: 4-Day Work Week Totally Works & We're In a Productivity Boom Ya'll 22:56

2M ago22:56

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Welcome to the last week of February, Friends! There were two news stories this week that give us hope (like, a lot of hope) for the future. Check it out: Topic 1: The 4-Day Work Week Totally Works We've got the latest scoop on a landmark study analyzing the UK's four-day work week pilot, which could signal a sea change for how we approach the grin…

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

2M ago1:04:26

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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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Anna McNamee, Sandford St Martin Trust on the Media Bill, religious literacy, commissioning and accessible broadcasting 27:09

2M ago27:09

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Anna McNamee, an award-winning Canadian journalist and writer with a background in BBC radio, is the Executive Director of the Sandford St Martin Trust, dedicated to promoting excellence in religious broadcasting. We discuss the new Media Bill, the importance of religious literacy, the decline in programming on religion and ethics, commissioning pr…

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

2M ago1:05:41

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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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The Media Bill, religious literacy, commissioning and accessible broadcasting with Anna McNamee, Sandford St Martin Trust 0:56

2M ago0:56

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Anna McNamee, an award-winning Canadian journalist and writer with a background in BBC radio, is the Executive Director of the Sandford St Martin Trust, dedicated to promoting excellence in religious broadcasting. We discuss the new Media Bill, the importance of religious literacy, the decline in programming on religion and ethics, commissioning pr…

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Secrets to Successful Professional Relationships 56:35

2M ago56:35

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Kara and Scott joinWhere Should We Begin? with Esther Perel. Too often we can focus on troubles in our relationships and not what happens when the relationship goes right. This week, Esther explores the inner workings of a pivotal pair with podcast royalty Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway. The hosts of Pivot join Esther to delve into what makes them…

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New Week, New Headlines: Choices: CEO Pay Cut or Layoffs & Indeed's State of Workplace Findings 29:31

2M ago29:31

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Hiya Friends! We're back with New Week, New Headlines this week. And we're talking shop. Here's what we jammed about: Topic 1: Choices: CEO Pay Cut or Layoffs? Why do some CEOs and C-Level execs take a pay cut instead of laying folks off? Why don't others? We tackle the reasons. Plus a spotlight, from CNBC, on how former Nintendo CEO, Satoru Iwata'…

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