Pivot

I’ve been listening to this show since day 1. It’s lost its way. “A show about tech and politics” It’s now about 4 people in big tech and bickering about conservatives. They used to have great guests but seem to have steered away from that and instead we get to hear more about rich Scott doing rich guy stuff. Their obsession with Elon will be the end of it for me.

An enjoyable podcast for the most part, though it often veers into the hosts indulging in their wealthy lifestyles—an awkward contrast to the struggles of other folk. Kara isn’t the issue, though she might benefit from interrupting her guests less and dropping the habitual “yeah yeah yeah,” which often feels like a passive-aggressive nudge to speed things along. The real problem is Scott Galloway, who parades as a tolerant, wealthy liberal while relentlessly preaching about “healthy male role models” and the occasional Ketamine use. At this point, he’s essentially the Sam Harris of advocating for neglected young men—whether they asked for it or not. The most baffling moment is when he told a happily married lesbian with children that her marriage needed more masculinity and male role models. But apparently, that’s excusable because he also thinks Sam Harris is hot. So, there’s that. Scott keeps telling on himself.

Scott is informed, insightful, articulate, witty, passionate - an excellent listen. Kara is simplistic, unfunny, self-obsessed, whiny, continually babbling & bumbling. She’s at her best when she gets out of the way & lets Scott go off. I’ve listened to a lot of her content (she completely RUINED the Succession podcast) & have never been impressed, amused or entertained by her in any way. Not sure how she’s become so prominent in the podcast space, but I wish I could edit her out entirely and just listen to Scott.

Pretty good. Sometimes cringy, which if you're a person with a brain living in today's world you need a little just to make it through the day. Both say interesting and spot on things about the interaction between high tech and present day politics. I don't agree with it all and I don't like it all but on the whole, they are useful. I do not trust the corporate elite but I'm invested so it helpful info.