The Price of Power: Donald Trump and the Tech Broligarchs | Pivot

ℹ️ EPISODE INFO

Released

December 17, 2024

Duration

10m

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Pivot

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📝 EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Kara Swisher and Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman discuss the controversial relationship between Donald Trump and tech billionaires. They explore how once-celebrated innovators are trading their ideals for political influence, and the potential long-term consequences for American business and democracy. Subscribe to Pivot on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot/id1073226719 Subscribe to Pivot on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MU3RFGELZxPT9XHVwTNPR Follow us on Instagram and Threads at: https://www.instagram.com/pivotpodcastofficial Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@PIVOTPODCAST Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot #pivot #podcast #DonaldTrump #TechIndustry #PaulKrugman #PoliticalPower #techoligarchs

🎤 SPEAKERS

• Kara Swisher

  host

• Paul Krugman

  guest

🧾 EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Pivot, featuring Kara Swisher and Paul Krugman, The Price of Power: Donald Trump and the Tech Broligarchs | Pivot explores trump, Tech Billionaires, And How Power Corrupts America’s Innovation Edge The discussion examines ABC News’ $15 million defamation settlement with Donald Trump as an example of powerful figures using legal threats to intimidate media and businesses. The guests argue this is less about legal merit and more about fear of government retaliation under a potential second Trump administration. They warn that Trump’s discretionary power over tariffs, regulation, and government favors risks turning the U.S. into a protection-racket economy where success depends on political loyalty. The conversation also explores how aging tech oligarchs are abandoning libertarian ideals to curry favor with authoritarian power, endangering rule of law, innovation, and long‑term economic growth.

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