SpaceX Wipes Out a Trillion in Value. "How Low Can These Shares Go?" | Pivot
- Jul 31, 2026
- 59:21
- Full Episode
Kara and Scott unpack Mayor Mamdani’s controversial luxury tax list, Mark Zuckerberg’s AI messaging campaign, and SpaceX’s trillion-dollar wipeout. Then, they discuss the growing divide over AI safety, Apple’s new leasing program, and calls for Mitch McConnell to prove he’s still fit to serve.
00:00 Intro 0:27 Mamdani’s Pied-a-Terre Tax 9:57 Zuckerberg’s AI Media Tour 20:06 AI Safety Initiative 22:54 Data Center Impacts 28:45 SpaceX Wipeout 35:02 Apple’s Leasing Program 45:34 McConnell Gets an Ultimatum 54:17 Predictions
Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin Todd Wiseman
Vox Media's Executive Producer of Podcasts: Nishat Kurwa
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Brief Summary
This episode discusses doxing, luxury taxes, Zuckerberg's AI comments, and data center impacts on communities.
Key points
- Doxing Revelation. Carara shares her experience of being doxed, raising concerns about privacy.
- Mayor's Controversial Tax List. The release of a list of property owners by the mayor raises ethical questions.
- AI Optimism vs. Reality. Discussion on Zuckerberg's AI vision and its implications for society.
- Data Centers and Community Impact. Evan Halper discusses the real concerns communities face from data centers, highlighting broken promises.
- SpaceX's Market Wipeout. SpaceX's stock plunges over 20%, wiping out $1.2 trillion in market value. How low can it go?
- Apple's New Leasing Program. Apple introduces a leasing program for devices, allowing customers to make monthly payments.
Episode highlights
- Doxing RevelationCarara shares her experience of being doxed, raising concerns about privacy.“You've been doxed? What? Tell me.”0:17Jul 31, 2026
- Mayor's Controversial Tax ListThe release of a list of property owners by the mayor raises ethical questions.“What is the upside here?”2:14Jul 31, 2026
- AI Optimism vs. RealityDiscussion on Zuckerberg's AI vision and its implications for society.“It's not marketing, it's preemptive regulation.”11:29Jul 31, 2026
- Data Centers and Community ImpactEvan Halper discusses the real concerns communities face from data centers, highlighting broken promises.“This is not propaganda. This is not media misinformation.”23:11Jul 31, 2026
- SpaceX's Market WipeoutSpaceX's stock plunges over 20%, wiping out $1.2 trillion in market value. How low can it go?“How low can these shares go?”29:02Jul 31, 2026
- Apple's New Leasing ProgramApple introduces a leasing program for devices, allowing customers to make monthly payments.“The cheapest iPhone option is $17.99 a month.”35:29Jul 31, 2026
- Apple's Business Model GeniusApple's decision to avoid the AI wars has led to a 61% stock increase.“The most valuable company in the world is up 61% over the last 12 months.”37:46Jul 31, 2026
- Mitch McConnell's UltimatumKentucky Governor Andy Basher demands McConnell prove his ability to serve or resign.“Prove you can still serve or resign.”45:36Jul 31, 2026
