Pivot — Billionaire Campaign Spending, Apple's Budget Gamble, and Hegseth vs. CNN

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Billionaire Campaign Spending, Apple's Budget Gamble, and Hegseth vs. CNN

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Kara and Scott are live at SXSW! They discuss billionaires' unprecedented influence in recent elections, and the reality of wealth taxes. Then, Apple introduces a budget MacBook — smart market expansion or a risky move for a luxury brand? Plus, Pete Hegseth calls CNN "fake news" and cheers on the Paramount-Warner…

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