Israel-Hamas War, Search for a Speaker, and Guest Esther Perel

Episode • Oct 13, 2023 • 1h 25m

Kara and Scott discuss how the Israel-Hamas war is getting covered on social media and the influx of misinformation. Then, Republicans still can't decide on a Speaker of the House. Plus, the failed talks between SAG-AFTRA and the studios, Birkenstock's underwhelming IPO and layoffs at the Washington Post. Finally, our Friend of Pivot is psychotherapist Esther Perel, who shares wise words on grief and loneliness.

Follow Esther at @estherperel, subscribe to her podcast Where Should We Begin? and be sure to check out her upcoming course, Turning Conflict Into Connection.

Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at nymag.com/pivot.

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