New Epstein files incrementally implicate Trump, creating a "one-way ratchet" eroding support and fracturing the MAGA movement, forcing Republicans to confront uncomfortable truths.
Misinformation fragments shared reality, fueling polarization and hindering solutions to existential threats like AI, making critical thinking and attention crucial for survival.
The Supreme Court's *Trump v. Slaughter* case could dismantle 90 years of precedent, allowing presidents to fire heads of independent agencies at will and concentrating power.
AI's value may accrue to hardware, not labs, challenging innovation models. Bitcoin's narrative shifts, while inflation expectations remain anchored despite Fed challenges.
Unchecked presidential removal power over independent agencies threatens regulatory autonomy and separation of powers, potentially enabling executive control over antitrust and financial oversight.
"The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America" by George Packer - Mentioned as a parallel to current societal discussions, though not explicitly detailed.
Videos & Documentaries
Documentary on Ben Stiller's parents - Mentioned as a personal and moving work by Ben Stiller that he discussed during an interview.
Research & Studies
IDC study on Vanta customers - Found that Vanta customers save over $500,000 a year in costs and are three times more productive.
Tools & Software
SmartSheet - An intelligent work management platform that uses AI to drive work velocity, providing personalized insights, tailored solutions, and streamlined workflows.
Upwork Business Plus - A service that provides access to top-tier freelancers in various fields to help businesses that are overextended and understaffed.
Vanta - A trust management platform that helps companies achieve compliance and security certifications like SOC 2 and ISO 27001.
Framer - A design platform for creating and publishing websites, social assets, and other visual content.
Adobe Express - An app that allows teams to create branded content using templates and collaboration tools.
Articles & Papers
"The Unwinding: An Inner History of the New America" - While listed as a book, it's discussed in a way that suggests it functions as a significant piece of analysis.
People Mentioned
Ben Stiller - Interviewed Scott Galloway and discussed his documentary.
Zorn Mamdani - Mentioned as the newly elected mayor of New York and discussed in relation to his political message and election victory.
Andrew Cuomo - Mentioned as a candidate defeated by Zorn Mamdani.
Curtis Sliwa - Mentioned as a candidate defeated by Zorn Mamdani.
Mike Johnson - House Speaker, quoted on election results.
Bill Ackman - Mentioned as someone who has rallied behind Zorn Mamdani.
Molly Jong Fast - Did a video piece discussing bias against female candidates.
Hillary Clinton - Mentioned in the context of challenges faced by female candidates.
Kamala Harris - Mentioned in the context of challenges faced by female candidates and potential future presidential runs.
Alec Baldwin - Mentioned in passing regarding his potential move from New York.
Hilaria Baldwin - Mentioned in passing regarding her potential move from New York.
George Packer - Author of "The Unwinding."
Ruth Bader Ginsburg - Mentioned in the context of Supreme Court appointments and their impact.
Howard Letnick - Mentioned as a commentator on the Supreme Court case regarding tariffs.
Neil Katchal - Argued a Supreme Court case regarding tariffs.
Jared Isaacman - Renominated by President Trump to head NASA, a founder of a payment company who has been to space twice.
Elon Musk - Discussed in relation to Jared Isaacman's nomination to NASA, his pay package at Tesla, and his companies.
Sean Duffy - Interim NASA chief who was criticized by Elon Musk.
Kanye West - Mentioned in a Republican meme.
Nick Fuentes - White nationalist interviewed by Tucker Carlson, discussed in the context of the Republican party's internal conflicts.
Ted Cruz - Republican senator who condemned Tucker Carlson's interview with Nick Fuentes.
Josh Hawley - Republican senator who condemned Tucker Carlson's interview with Nick Fuentes.
Stephen Miller - Mentioned in relation to his wife's criticism and his perceived political leanings.
Megan Kelly - Mentioned in relation to Stephen Miller's wife's comments.
James Carville - Mentioned as a favorite political commentator.
Andrew Yang - Founder of Noble Mobile, a mobile service.
Michael Burry - "Big Short" investor who bought put options in Palantir and Nvidia.
Alex Karp - CEO of Palantir, discussed regarding his company's performance and his reaction to Michael Burry.
Dwanye Wade - Global ambassador for Aramis fragrances.
Kathy Wood - CEO of ARK Invest, predicted strong approval for Elon Musk's pay package.
Tim Cook - CEO of Apple, mentioned as a comparison for executive compensation.
Organizations & Institutions
Vox Media Podcast Network - The network that produces the Pivot podcast.
New York Magazine - Co-producer of the Pivot podcast.
92nd Street Y - Venue where Ben Stiller interviewed Scott Galloway.
The Daily Show - Show where Scott Galloway appeared.
Amazon - Where Scott Galloway's book is number one.
The Heritage Foundation - An organization facing backlash for defending Tucker Carlson's interview.
The IRS - Mentioned in the context of tax enforcement and budget cuts.
The Supreme Court - Heard arguments on Trump's tariffs and will rule on the Tesla pay package.
Ftx - Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, mentioned in relation to bankruptcy filings and investments.
Anthropic - Company in which FTX invested.
Mercedes-Benz of Wisconsin - Mentioned in the context of paying tariffs.
Geico - Auto insurance company, mentioned in a consumer complaint anecdote.
AT&T - Telecommunications company, mentioned in a consumer complaint anecdote.
Noble Mobile - Andrew Yang's mobile startup.
SpaceX - Company founded by Elon Musk, mentioned in relation to Jared Isaacman's space flights and NASA contracts.
Nasa - Space agency, discussed regarding leadership and budget.
ARK Invest - Investment firm led by Kathy Wood.
Iss - Proxy advisory firm.
Glass Lewis - Proxy advisory firm.
Norhast / Norges Bank - Norwegian investment group that owns shares in Tesla.
Sequoia Capital - Producer of the "Crucible Moments" podcast.
Zipline - Autonomous drone delivery company.
Bolt - Ride-share and food delivery platform.
Stripe - Company mentioned in relation to "Crucible Moments."
Palo Alto Networks - Company mentioned in relation to "Crucible Moments."
Klarna - Company mentioned in relation to "Crucible Moments."
Supercell - Company mentioned in relation to "Crucible Moments."
Aramis Fragrances - Brand reintroduced for a new generation.
Ulta - Retailer where Aramis fragrances are available.
Macy's - Retailer where Aramis fragrances are available.
Epic Games - Powers Fortnite with AWS.
Courses & Educational Resources
Pivot Tour - A seven-city tour hosted by Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway.
Websites & Online Resources
apple.com/mac - Where to find a Mac.
upwork.com/save - Website for Upwork Business Plus, with a special offer.
smartsheet.com - Website for SmartSheet.
nymag.com/pivot - Website to submit questions for the Pivot podcast.
pivot.com - Website for the Pivot tour.
vanta.com/pivot - Website for Vanta, offering a free demo.
framer.com/design - Website for Framer, with a promo code for a free month of Pro.
quince.com/pivot - Website for Quince, offering free shipping and returns.
betterhelp.com/pivot - Website for BetterHelp, offering a discount on the first month.
polymarket - Prediction market where bets on elections are placed, with a significant portion of bets coming from China and the Middle East.
cruciblemoments.com - Website for the "Crucible Moments" podcast.
adobe.com/express/business - Website for Adobe Express Business.
linkedin.com/pivot - Website to post jobs on LinkedIn for free.
Other Resources
Bankruptcy filings - Mentioned as a source of information for investment research.
Put options - Financial instruments used for shorting stocks.
Republican memes/images - Used in political messaging.
"Seven on your side" - A consumer advocacy segment on local TV.
Tesla's annual meeting - Where shareholders vote on Elon Musk's pay package.
The Republican party's internal conflicts - Discussed in relation to the interview with Nick Fuentes.