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Kara and Scott discuss political conspiracy theories, Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI, and a multistate lawsuit regarding the Paramount merger.

Kara and Scott discuss Lindsey Graham's legacy, the conspiracy theories around Mitch McConnell's new photo, and whether the Democrats can still pull off a victory in Maine. Then, Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft, marking the company's latest setback. Plus, Kara sits down with California Attorney General Rob Bonta to unpack his multistate lawsuit challenging the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠.Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Kara, Scott

Guest: California Attorney General Rob Bonta

Topics covered

• Apple lawsuit
• OpenAI
• Mitch McConnell
• Lindsey Graham
• Paramount merger
• California Attorney General
• conspiracy theories

Keywords

• Apple
• OpenAI
• lawsuit
• Mitch McConnell
• Lindsey Graham
• Paramount
• Warner Bros. Discovery
• California Attorney General

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Organizations: Apple, OpenAI, Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery

Places: Maine

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