Best Kurt Wagner Podcasts (2024)

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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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Episode #56 with Mark "Springo" Spring 1:38:32

1d ago1:38:32

1:38:32

Mark Spring pulls no punches. He says what’s on his mind unapologetically. Springo, a Parnelli Lifetime Achievement recipient, shares sensational stories with Matt and I spanning his 40 plus year career. From his early days working for Show Lights touring huge productions with the likes of Def Leppard all the way through is 22 years as production m…

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Act 103 - Nightcrawler is finally a real 90's X-Man! | X-Men '97 Ep. 6 & the Future 36:13

2d ago36:13

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Guess who is officially a 90’s X-Men now?!? It’s a great time to be a Nightcrawler fan - condolences to other character fans- because our boi is back and more swashbuckling than ever! But what else is to come in X-Men '97? When is -insert name here- going to ever get it together??? Join Lisa and Lauren as they celebrate a pivotal moment for Kurt, t…

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Amazon’s Quest For World Domination with Dana Mattioli 29:24

2d ago29:24

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This week, Anthony talks with the Wall Street Journal’s veteran Amazon reporter, Dana Mattioli. Dana’s brand-new book "The Everything War: Amazon’s Ruthless Quest to Own the World and Remake Corporate Power,” tells the inside story of Amazon’s rise to becoming one of the world’s most powerful and feared companies. Dana exposes what’s really happeni…

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

3d 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

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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Act 102 - X-Men '97 Ep 5 REACTION - Nightcrawler is HERE! 1:03:22

10d ago1:03:22

1:03:22

X-Men 97 is on full cylinders and we are all crying in the club!! Tears of Joy or Misery? You tell us and we’ll tell you!! Nightcrawler, Kurt himself, is FINALLY here and- well.. it’s hard not to spoil how wonderful it is! Join Lisa and Lauren as they celebrate Kurt’s appearance in X-Men ’97, what it means to be a mutant, and the glory that is X-Me…

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Changing the World, One Mindset at a Time with Mary C. Murphy 31:27

9d ago31:27

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This week, Anthony talks with social psychologist at Stanford and Indiana University, Mary C. Murphy, about her brand-new book, Cultures of Growth. Carol Dweck’s “Mindset” altered our view of individual potential forever. Now, her protégé Mary C. Murphy has taken it one step further. Mary discusses her groundbreaking take that mindset can in fact t…

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

10d 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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Are Flukes Actually the Norm? 36:50

11d ago36:50

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Indre examines the realm of randomness and its undeniable sway over our lives and the fabric of society, as she welcomes global politics luminary, Brian Klaas, to the podcast today. An Associate Professor in Global Politics at University College London, affiliate researcher at the University of Oxford, contributing writer for The Atlantic, creator …

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Dan Salinger : HUMANIZE DEMENTIA CAREGIVING : The Tyler Wagner Show #1118 33:23

14d ago33:23

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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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From Food Stamps to the US Senate with John Deaton 34:14

16d ago34:14

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This week, Anthony talks with Marine veteran and candidate for the US Senate in Massachusetts, John Deaton. From growing up in a world where violence was second nature, to becoming a marine and having public showdowns with the SEC, John discusses his raw and compelling memoir Food Stamp Warrior. Every moment of John’s life has been a fight for surv…

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

17d 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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Capitalizing on The Neurodiversity Edge with Maureen Dunne 33:28

18d ago33:28

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Globally recognized neurodiversity expert, thought leader, and public policy professional and champion, Maureen Dunne, joins Indre today to discuss the evolving perceptions of neurological diversity within our society. Centering their discussion around Maureen's recent publication, The Neurodiversity Edge, they delve into the profound benefits of w…

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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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How the Weaponization of the Dollar Changed the World with Saleha Mohsin 33:31

23d ago33:31

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This week, Anthony talks with Senior Washington Correspondent for Bloomberg News, Saleha Mohsin. Saleha’s new book, Paper Soldiers discusses how the weaponization of the dollar changed the world order. Together they get into how the Trump administration began to turn against the "strong dollar” consensus; the policy wounds that have damaged the dol…

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Catherine Nikkel : THE STORY EVERYONE HAS BUT HASN'T TOLD : The Tyler Wagner Show #1120 32:16

24d ago32:16

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This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite.Authors Unite provides you with all the resources you need to become a successful author. You can learn more about Authors Unite here: https://authorsunite.com/Catherine Nikkel, is a writer and bestselling author specializing in ghostwriting books, blogs, and emails. She has authored 15 books …

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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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Rick Jordan : UNLEASH YOUR MOST POWERFUL SELF : The Tyler Wagner Show #1119 51:02

25d ago51:02

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This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite.Authors Unite provides you with all the resources you need to become a successful author. You can learn more about Authors Unite here: https://authorsunite.com/Rick founded ReachOut and took it from startup to a public company without the influence of outside money from private equity. He work…

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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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Making the Mundane Magic with Dan Winters 29:28

29d ago29:28

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In this latest installment of Inquiring Minds, Indre explores the intricate world of photography with the renowned Dan Winters, whose career spans the realms of celebrity portraiture, scientific documentation, and beyond. Winters' journey from a childhood captivated by the narratives of Star Wars to his status as a National Geographic Explorer and …

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Cheryl Hunter : MAGNIFY YOUR MESSAGE : The Tyler Wagner Show #116 55:25

30d ago55:25

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This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite.Authors Unite provides you with all the resources you need to become a successful author. You can learn more about Authors Unite here: https://authorsunite.com/Make sure to subscribe so you don’t miss out on my future videos.https://cherylhunter.com/ Cheryl Hunter is an Author, Speaker, Media …

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Act 101 - X-Men '97 Eps 1 and 2 REACTION! 45:48

1M ago45:48

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THE X-MEN ARE BACK! AVENGERS, MOVE OVER! X-Men '97 had its first 2 episodes release on Disney Plus and Lisa and Lauren have LOTS of feelings! Kurt may not be there yet, but we know he's coming- and it's going to be epic! Join Lisa and Lauren as they celebrate the X-Men, rejoice in their resurgence with general audiences, and get ready for more NIGH…

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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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Burn Book: A Tech Love Story with Kara Swisher 38:09

1M ago38:09

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This week, Anthony talks with tech journalist, podcast host, entrepreneur, author and self-defined bad ass, Kara Swisher about her new book, Burn Book: A Tech Love Story. Anthony and Kara discuss their surprisingly similar backgrounds, and how they became unexpected friends when a “very short man” ran towards Kara at a conference... Kara takes no p…

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Scott Ritzheimer: Bring Predictable Success to your Organization | The Tyler Wagner Show #1115 47:58

1M ago47:58

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This episode is brought to you by Authors Unite.Meet Scott Ritzheimer, Founder and CEO of Scale Architects. Scott, has helped start nearly 20,000 new businesses and nonprofits and with his business partner started led their multimillion-dollar business through an exceptional and extended growth phase (over 10 years of double-digit growth) all befor…

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

1M 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

1M 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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Act 100 - 100 Eps of Nightcrawler - Simply Amazing 100! 53:52

1M ago53:52

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It’s been 100 episodes of Nightcrawler!! (plus some bonus eps). THANK YOU ALL!! We are so excited to talk about these 100 great eps, and in addition to that, talk about another Simply Amazing Manifestation coming TRUE!! That’s right- if you’ve seen it, you know who is writing Kurt soon, and you KNOW WE ARE EXCITED!! Join us (Lisa and Lauren) as we …

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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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The Billionaire Brain: Elon Musk, Jack Dorsey & the Battle for Twitter with Kurt Wagner 36:07

1M ago36:07

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In this episode, Anthony talks with award-winning Bloomberg journalist, Kurt Wagner about his new book Battle for the Bird. Kurt tells the gripping tale of the high stakes battle to control Twitter. From the rise of @RealDonaldTrump that showcased Twitter’s power, to the true characteristics of the story’s two main characters: Elon Musk and Jack Do…

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

1M 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

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

1M 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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America’s Greatest Threats Are Coming with Admiral James Stavridis & Elliot Ackerman 32:17

1M ago32:17

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From China and Artificial Intelligence to the death of a President and the possibility of a coming Singularity, retired four-star U.S. Naval Officer Admiral James Stavridis and Marine Veteran Elliot Ackerman join Anthony to discuss their brand-new book, 2054. With another book in the trilogy still to come, what existential threat could be next… Adv…

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

2M 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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Why We Die with Venki Ramakrishnan 43:33

2M ago43:33

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Among his many achievements, the esteemed Venki Ramakrishnan has been knighted by Queen Elizabeth, served as the President of the Royal Society, and shared the 2009 Nobel Prize in Chemistry. Today, he adds being a special guest on the Inquiring Minds podcast to this impressive list of accomplishments as he joins Indre to tackle the age-old question…

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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

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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Act 99 - Nightcrawler's new X-Men team - led by his sister Rogue?! 30:40

2M ago30:40

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Krakoa is burning down slowly and new X-Men teams are coming! It was revealed in Women of Marvel #1 (2024) that a new X-men team with Nightcrawler, Wolverine (Logan), Gambit, and Rogue would appear soon and be led by Rogue! All the things that could happen- Nightcrawler and Wolverine/Logan are besties (and to some, lovers/husbands), Gambit and Rogu…

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What Could Be More Addictive Than Cocaine? Dr. Daryl Gioffre Tells Us 32:55

2M ago32:55

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This week Anthony is joined by celebrity nutritionist and longevity expert, Dr. Daryl Gioffre. Dr. Gioffre discusses his bestselling book Get Off Your Sugar, which shares alarming facts on our societies’ obsession with sugar and provides a foolproof plan for how to fix it. Having overcome a lifelong sugar addiction himself, Dr. Gioffre tells us eve…

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Erika Jon : THE SECRET TO GETTING UNSTUCK | The Tyler Wagner Show #1114 50:31

2M ago50:31

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Erika Jon has over 25 years of experience in Human Resources, having worked with major corporations such as Boeing Aerospace, Caterpillar, and Marriott. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Tougaloo College and a Master’s degree in Human Relations and Business from Amberton University. Despite being raised with the notion of being seen …

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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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“X”-amining the Battle for the Bird with Kurt Wagner 39:28

2M ago39:28

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Join Indre and guest Kurt Wagner, renowned business and technology journalist and author of Battle for the Bird: Jack Dorsey, Elon Musk, and the $44 Billion Fight for Twitter's Soul, as they embark on an insightful exploration of Twitter's evolution. From Jack Dorsey's humble beginnings to the platform's global prominence, pivotal themes of visiona…

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