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Resources & Recommendations
Books
- "The Knives Out" series by Rian Johnson - A mystery film series featuring Daniel Craig as Detective Benoit Blanc. Scott found the third installment fantastic, praising Daniel Craig's performance and the cast.
Videos & Documentaries
- "Melania" - A documentary produced by Melania Trump's new company, Muse Films, focusing on the 20 days leading up to Trump's 2025 inauguration. Its rights were reportedly bought by Amazon MGM Studios.
- "Jackie Manry" (directed by Judd Apatow) - A documentary mentioned by Kara Swisher, which she will be interviewing the creators about for the 100th anniversary of The New Yorker.
- "Pluribus" - A show recommended by Scott Galloway, which Kara Swisher loved, describing it as being about AI come to life and giving you everything you want.
Plays
- "Arcadia" by Tom Stoppard - A play that Kara Swisher mentioned changed her life, known for its scientific and complex themes.
- "Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Are Dead" by Tom Stoppard - Another play by Tom Stoppard mentioned by Kara Swisher.
People Mentioned
- David Remnick - Editor of The New Yorker, mentioned by Kara Swisher as a friend for whom she is doing an interview.
- Michael Burry - Investor known for predicting the 2008 financial crisis, mentioned in the context of the movie "The Big Short."
- Kevin Hassett - Former National Economic Council Director, rumored frontrunner for Fed Chair, described as a "suck up" by Kara Swisher.
- Janet Yellen - Former Chair of the Federal Reserve and current Treasury Secretary, mentioned positively by Scott Galloway.
- Jamie Dimon - CEO of JPMorgan Chase, mentioned as a potential, though unlikely, candidate for Fed Chair, and someone Scott has had a "testy dinner" with.
- Michael Simbolist - Chief Economist at JPMorgan Chase, mentioned by Kara Swisher as impressive.
- Mark Benioff - CEO of Salesforce, mentioned for defending David Sacks against criticism.
- Marc Andreessen - Venture capitalist, mentioned for defending David Sacks against criticism.
- Ian Bremmer - Political scientist and author, mentioned for his insights on the economic implications of immigration policies on Threads.
- Kirstie Noem - Governor of South Dakota, criticized for her stance on immigration policies.
- Laura Benanti - Actress known for her impersonation of Melania Trump on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert."
- Tig Notaro - Comedian interviewed by Kara Swisher on "On with Kara Swisher," discussed for her recent documentary and podcast work.
- Michelle Wolf - Comedian, mentioned by Kara Swisher as a "hero" and for her humorous takes on current events.
Organizations & Institutions
- The New Yorker - A magazine celebrating its 100th anniversary, praised by Kara Swisher for its quality work.
- Anthropic - An AI firm criticized by David Sacks, mentioned by Kara Swisher as being more safety-conscious.
- Amazon MGM Studios - Reportedly bought the rights to Melania Trump's documentary.
Websites & Online Resources
- Threads - A social media platform where Ian Bremmer shared his insights on immigration.