E95: Winter is Coming, Europe's energy crisis, Kim Kardashian's new PE firm & more
- Sep 10, 2022
- 1:15:01
- Full Episode
0:00 Bestie intros: Luxury brand influencers, Birthday Party stories and more! 3:34 Jason reflects on the final Kara Swisher-hosted Code Conference, All-In media and hit piece requests 12:53 Passing of Queen Elizabeth II 15:39 Winter is Coming: Europe's energy crisis, potential fracturing of the Western Alliance, how we got here, endgame, and more 53:03 Kim Kardashian's new PE firm, content as the dominant distribution channel, what will mega-influencers do to legacy brands 1:03:46 Overprescribing of amphetamines to children
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Brief Summary
The episode discusses the influence of social media on brands, the Ukraine energy crisis, and ADHD medication over-prescription.
Key points
- Montclair Hat Trend. After wearing a Montclair hat, it sold out due to a viral tweet.
- Heartfelt Tribute to the Queen. A touching reflection on Queen Elizabeth II's life and service.
- Energy Crisis in Europe. The looming energy crisis as winter approaches raises concerns across Europe.
- Europe's Energy Crisis. A deep dive into how the Ukraine war has led to widespread protests in Europe over energy shortages.
- The Domino Effect of Leadership Changes. As leaders in Europe face backlash over energy policies, the political landscape is shifting dramatically.
- The Inevitable Need for Compromise. Experts predict that a deal with Russia may be necessary to avoid civil unrest in Europe this winter.
Episode highlights
- Heartfelt Tribute to the QueenA touching reflection on Queen Elizabeth II's life and service.“She dedicated her entire life to public service.”14:26Sep 10, 2022
- Energy Crisis in EuropeThe looming energy crisis as winter approaches raises concerns across Europe.“Winter is coming.”15:43Sep 10, 2022
- Europe's Energy CrisisA deep dive into how the Ukraine war has led to widespread protests in Europe over energy shortages.“People have decided that this war has gotten two or three steps beyond what they thought they were getting into.”25:32Sep 10, 2022
- The Domino Effect of Leadership ChangesAs leaders in Europe face backlash over energy policies, the political landscape is shifting dramatically.“The dominoes are starting to fall in Europe, and there's going to be a lot more of this.”28:52Sep 10, 2022
- The Inevitable Need for CompromiseExperts predict that a deal with Russia may be necessary to avoid civil unrest in Europe this winter.“There's going to be a lot of saving face; we need to broker a deal with Russia.”32:50Sep 10, 2022
- The Flaws of Ukraine PolicyThe pillars of the current Ukraine strategy have all turned out to be flawed.“These were the pillars of our Ukraine policy and they have all turned out to be flawed.”52:08Sep 10, 2022
- The Rise of InfluencersInfluencers like Kim Kardashian are reshaping consumer brands and distribution models.“Every traditional brand will get destroyed in 30 years.”1:01:16Sep 10, 2022
- Mr. Beast's Investment StrategyExploring how Mr. Beast's videos sometimes lose money as an investment in his brand.“He lost money on so the videos at some point started losing him money.”1:03:14Sep 10, 2022
