How Elon Backlash is Creating Problems for Tesla | Pivot
Episode Description
Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss Elon Musk holding court at President Trump's first cabinet meeting, and Tesla's plunging shares and sales. Then, Jeff Bezos announces a major shift for The Washington Post's opinion section, but what exactly do these changes mean? Plus, Nvidia's latest earnings, Trump's new "Gold Card" visa plan, and Scott's upcoming cameo on "The White Lotus."
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 07:22 The Washington Post’s “Significant Shift” 16:59 Trump’s Cabinet Meeting 23:40 DOGE Updates 31:50 Tesla’s Plunge 37:18 Nvidia’s Earnings 42:38 Trump's 'Gold Card' 48:07 Predictions 52:48 Scott's "White Lotus" Cameo 58:13 Gayle King, Katy Perry, and Lauren Sanchez's Space Odyssey
Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin
Video Editor: Andy Robinson
Audio Engineer: Ernie Indradat
Vox Media's Executive Producer of Audio: Nishat Kurwa
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Brief Summary
Cara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss Bezos's Washington Post changes, Musk's Doge backlash, Nvidia's earnings, and Trump's new investor visa.
Key points
- Measles Outbreak in DC. A surprising remark about welcoming a measles outbreak in Washington, D.C.
- Jeff Bezos's Opinion Shift. Bezos announces a significant shift in the Washington Post's opinion section.
- Elon Musk's Controversial Claims. Musk's claims about restoring Ebola prevention programs are challenged by experts.
- Nvidia's Blockbuster Earnings. Nvidia reports a staggering $39 billion in quarterly earnings, marking a 78% increase year-over-year.
- Trump's Gold Card Visa Proposal. Trump unveils a new visa initiative aimed at attracting wealthy foreigners to the U.S.
- Gold Card Citizenship. Trump's new initiative offers wealthy foreigners a path to US citizenship for $5 million.
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Episode highlights
- Measles Outbreak in DCA surprising remark about welcoming a measles outbreak in Washington, D.C.“I kind of welcome a measles outbreak in DC right now.”1:13Feb 28, 2025
- Jeff Bezos's Opinion ShiftBezos announces a significant shift in the Washington Post's opinion section.“It's a piece of [ __ ] now.”9:22Feb 28, 2025
- Elon Musk's Controversial ClaimsMusk's claims about restoring Ebola prevention programs are challenged by experts.“He's just disingenuous.”17:50Feb 28, 2025
- Nvidia's Blockbuster EarningsNvidia reports a staggering $39 billion in quarterly earnings, marking a 78% increase year-over-year.“Nvidia has done it again with another Blockbuster earnings report.”37:20Feb 28, 2025
- Trump's Gold Card Visa ProposalTrump unveils a new visa initiative aimed at attracting wealthy foreigners to the U.S.“The gold card for $5 million will grant legal permanent residency.”42:40Feb 28, 2025
- Gold Card CitizenshipTrump's new initiative offers wealthy foreigners a path to US citizenship for $5 million.“Rich foreigners can buy their way to legal residency.”42:40Feb 28, 2025
- Skepticism Over Gold CardExperts doubt the feasibility of Trump's gold card plan without Congressional approval.“Some experts are skeptical that it can happen without Congressional approval.”42:58Feb 28, 2025
- London vs. AmericaDiscussion on how London caters to wealth created elsewhere, unlike the US.“People go to America to make their billion; they come to London to spend it.”45:55Feb 28, 2025
