Sequoia Capital’s free speech debate

红杉资本的自由言论辩论

FT News Briefing

2025-10-23

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Tesla said its quarterly profit fell by more than a quarter, Sequoia Capital’s chief operating officer resigned over comments made by partner Shaun Maguire that she regarded as Islamophobic, and UK inflation unexpectedly held steady at 3.8 per cent in September. Plus, the Trump administration has been quietly suppressing climate change data.  Mentioned in this podcast: Tesla profits drop more than a quarter despite record sales Sequoia COO quit over Shaun Maguire’s comments about Mamdani UK inflation unexpectedly holds steady at 3.8% in September The costs of Trump’s campaign to censor climate science Save 40% on a standard annual digital subscription: ft.com/briefingsale  Today’s FT News Briefing was produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, and Marc Filippino. Our show was mixed by Kelly Garry. Additional help from Michela Tindera and Gavin Kallmann. The FT’s acting co-head of audio is Topher Forhecz. The show’s theme music is by Metaphor Music.  Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  • Good morning from the Financial Times.

  • Today is Thursday, October 23rd, and this is your FT News Briefing.

  • Tesla's profits took a major hit last quarter,

  • and a Sequoia Capital Executive quit over a contentious free speech issue.

  • Plus, the Trump administration has been quietly suppressing government climate change data.

  • I'm Mark Filippino and here's the news you need to start your day.

  • Tesla saw its profits drop nearly 30% last quarter.

  • the electric car company reported earnings yesterday,

  • and it said that its adjusted net income fell to $1.8 billion,

  • but just missed Wall Street expectations.

  • Tesla pointed to the costs associated with its pivot to robotics and artificial intelligence,

  • plus the hit came as the U.S. ramped up tariffs,