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With great power, comes great scrutiny. Every Tuesday and Friday, journalist Kara Swisher and NYU Professor Scott Galloway offer sharp, unfiltered insights into the biggest stories in tech, business, and politics. They make bold predictions, pick winners and losers, and bicker and banter like no one else. From New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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Episodes

AI Spending Spree, Crypto Winter, and Kara's Message to Jeff Bezos

Kara and Scott break down the Super Bowl ads, and the backlash over Bad Bunny?s halftime show. Then, they look at what?s next for crypto, as Bitcoin and major tokens plummet. Plus, Amazon and Big Tech continue their AI spending spree, Trump throws his support behind the Nexstar?Tegna merger, and Kara has a message for Jeff Bezos. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-10
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How did Heated Rivalry?s Producers Make Their Massive Hit?

In this special bonus episode of Pivot, Kara talks to Heated Rivalry Executive Producers Jacob Tierney & Brendan Brady about the creative and financial risks they took to make the hit show. The duo also breaks down the process that allowed them to work on a shoestring budget, without compromising the artistic vision. They also explain pros and cons of shooting projects in Canada vs the U.S, and reveal the projects they?re hoping to do next. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-07
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AI Faceoffs at the Super Bowl, Bob Iger's Heir Apparent, and WaPo's Brutal Cuts

Pivot takes a look at Anthropic's surprise Super Bowl offensive against OpenAI, and Scott explains why he thinks they are "the definition of intelligent branding." Also, Kara and Scott unpack Alphabet's blockbuster earnings, and what a potential Clinton testimony in the Epstein case could mean. Then: Disney finally names Bob Iger's successor after years of drama, and The Washington Post slashes a third of its workforce in devastating layoffs. Is this Kara's moment to step in and buy it? Scott has some thoughts. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-06
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Epstein Files Fallout, Trump's Fed Chair Pick, and Musk Merger

It's Resist and Unsubscribe February! Kara and Scott discuss what they've been unsubscribing from, and what their next moves might be. Then, they unpack the new Epstein files release and the wide-ranging network of powerful figures it exposes. Plus, Trump's Fed chair pick, SpaceX and xAI merge, and the latest developments in the AI arms race. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??. Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]?? Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-02-03
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Economic Protests, Social Media on Trial, and Big Tech Earnings

Can an economic strike send an effective message to the government? Kara and Scott discuss the ways people can use their wallets to protest, including a new resource from Scott himself ? resistandunsubscribe.com. Plus, Kara is not impressed with Tim Cook?s call for de-escalation in Minnesota. Then, will landmark lawsuits over social media addiction lead to any lasting change? And the S&P 500 crosses the 7,000 mark for the first time, ahead of major Big Tech earnings from, Meta, Microsoft, and Tesla. Also, Kara?s new CNN show has a name: Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever! You can pre-order Vivian Tu?s book Well Endowed here. Listen to Networth and Chill here, or watch on YouTube here. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??. Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??. Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-30
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The Cost of Corporate Silence on ICE, Trump's Health, and TikTok USA

Kara Swisher is joined by guest co-host Anthony Scaramucci to discuss why so many business leaders have stayed silent about ICE violence in Minneapolis ? and why it's time to push back against Donald Trump (and Stephen Miller). Then, Trump goes on the record about his health in a new interview that?s raising more questions and concerns. Plus, TikTok seals the deal to stay in the U.S., but glitches abound. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-27
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Is Alex Pretti Shooting a Turning Point?

Kara and Scott jump on for an emergency episode in the aftermath of the Alex Pretti shooting in Minneapolis. They break down how cellphone video from the scene contradicts the narrative pushed by the Trump administration, the political reaction in Washington, and why a national economic strike ? not just protests ? may be the most effective response. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-26
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Davos Drama, DOGE's Social Security Scandal, and Netflix Goes All-Cash for Warner Bros

Kara and Scott the wins and losses at Davos, DOGE's mishandling Social Security data, Netflix's all-cash Warner Bros offer, and the FCC targeting late-night hosts with new equal time requirements. Plus, ICE agents continue to clash with protesters in Minnesota, and the so-called wine moms of Minneapolis are fighting back. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??. Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]?? Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-23
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Betting on Reality with Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour: ACCESS

This week, Alex and Ellis talk about the rise of storytelling in tech and why X is now openly pleading for its haters to come back. Then they sit down with Tarek Mansour, co-founder and CEO of Kalshi, to discuss insider trading, his rivalry with Polymarket, regulatory chaos, sports betting, and why prediction markets are having a real moment. Listen to more from ACCESS here. ACCESS is produced in partnership with the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-20
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Trump Threatens Insurrection Act, Paramount Sues Warner Bros, and Apple Teams Up with Google for AI

Kara and Scott discuss Trump's threat to invoke the Insurrection Act amid ICE violence and protests in Minneapolis. Then, Paramount files a lawsuit against Warner Bros. in a desperate bid to block the Netflix deal, Apple strikes an AI deal with Google, and the FBI raids a Washington Post reporter's home. Plus, the Clintons refuse to testify in the Epstein inquiry, and Meta appoints a former Trump adviser as President. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??. Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]?? Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-16
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Fed Chair Investigation, Trump's Oil Deals, and California's Proposed Wealth Tax

Scott is back! He and Kara discuss Fed Chair Jerome Powell's response to the DOJ's criminal investigation. Plus, Trump pressures oil executives to invest in Venezuela, and California?s proposed wealth tax has billionaires fleeing. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-13
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Trump's Venezuela Oil Gambit, ICE Shooting Fallout, and Warner Bros. Says No (Again)

Kara welcomes Audie Cornish and Bill Cohan to unpack President Trump's controversial Venezuela strategy, and his pitch to oil executives. Bill reveals what he'd tell any client eyeing Greenland as an investment. Then: the fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota that's sparking national outrage, why Warner Bros. just rejected another Paramount buyout offer, and how Grok managed to sink even lower. Check out more from Audie on ?CNN This Morning, and the podcast, ?The Assignment.? Find more from Bill on Puck. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??. Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]?? Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-09
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The U.S. Takes Charge of Venezuela... Now What?

Pivot is back! Kara is joined by Don Lemon, Stephanie Ruhle, and Brooke Hammerling to break down what?s happening in Venezuela and the global repercussions, from the ?Donroe Doctrine? and Trump?s oil ambitions to Nicolás Maduro?s viral Nike outfit. Plus, how "Heated Rivalry" became a cultural phenomenon over the last few weeks, and the biggest questions and predictions for 2026. Watch "The Don Lemon Show" on YouTubeWatch "The 11th Hour" on MS NOWSubscribe to Pop Culture Mondays Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2026-01-06
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Pivot Predictions: Scott?s Big Tech Stock Pick, The Next Bailout, and President JD Vance?

Kara and Scott check their predictions track record for 2025, and make new ones for 2026. What?s Scott?s big tech stock pick? Who?s getting the next big bailout? Will President Trump make it through another year? And will lesbians be running shit? (Yes.) Watch this episode on the ????Pivot YouTube channel????. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ????@pivotpodcastofficial????. Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]???? Follow us on TikTok at ????@pivotpodcast????. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected]? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-12-30
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The AI Dilemma with Tristan Harris ? The Prof G Pod

Tristan Harris, former Google design ethicist and co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, joins Scott Galloway to explain why children have become the front line of the AI crisis. They unpack the rise of AI companions, the collapse of teen mental health, the coming job shock, and how the U.S. and China are racing toward artificial general intelligence. Harris makes the case for age-gating, liability laws, and a global reset before intelligence becomes the most concentrated form of power in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-12-23
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The End of Human Driving? with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi | On With Kara Swisher

We're bringing you a special episode of On With Kara Swisher! Kara sits down with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi to dig into how applied artificial intelligence works at scale. At Uber, AI powers everything from pricing, routing, and customer service to autonomous vehicles and sidewalk robots that deliver food. It has partnered with more than 20 autonomous vehicle manufacturers, and it?s moving aggressively into robotaxis. And although it may take many decades, Khosrowshahi believes society may eventually decide humans aren?t safe enough to be trusted behind the wheel. Kara and Dara discuss what this all means for jobs, congestion, climate and Uber?s business model. This conversation was recorded live at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center as part of its Discovery Series on artificial intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-12-20
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Personal Investment Strategies, Effective Public Policies and Should We Tax AI?

Kara and Scott take questions from listeners about how they manage their money, how to fix the American tax system, and which public policy would help the greatest number of people.  Plus?all the audience suggestions for Kara?s next tattoo. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-12-19
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Brown and Bondi Beach Shootings, Trump's AI Executive Order, and Oracle Struggles

Kara and Scott discuss a heavy weekend of news, with shootings at Brown University and Australia's Bondi Beach, as well as the death of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. Then, Disney's "cease and desist" letter to Google over AI-generated content, Oracle's stock slide, and Paramount's pushback on Warner Bros. Discovery?s financing concerns. Plus, Trump introduces an AI executive order, but Kara says it's all about politics, not policies. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-12-16
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Disney's OpenAI Investment, Nvidia Chip Deal, and Australia?s New Social Media Ban

It?s Kara?s birthday! She and Scott discuss Disney?s $1 billion investment in OpenAI, the U.S. allowing Nvidia to sell chips to China, and President Trump?s continued involvement in the Warner Bros. deal. Then, the U.S. wants to review foreign visitors? social media, Trump calls "affordability" a hoax, and Australia bans kids under 16 from social media. Plus, who do Kara and Scott think should have been Time's Person of the Year? Psssst! Stay tuned to the end of the episode for an easter egg. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??. Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]?? Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-12-12
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Paramount's Hostile Bid, Elon's EU Threat, and Meta's Metaverse Cuts

Kara and Scott break down Paramount?s hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after losing out to Netflix ? and what the power struggle means for Hollywood. Then, Elon Musk calls for the European Union to be abolished after X is slapped with a major fine. Plus, Meta pulls back on its Metaverse ambitions, and The New York Times sues Perplexity.Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-12-09
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Anthropic IPO Chatter, Bitcoin's Turbulent Week, and Kara Gets Caught in a Scandal

First up: Oprah loves Scott, and Kara comments on her role in the Nuzzi-Lizza-RFK Jr drama. Then, they react to reports that Anthropic is eyeing an IPO, and Sam Altman declaring a ?code red? at OpenAI. Plus, what it means that Netflix has sweetened its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, and Scott?s coming around on Bitcoin. Stay tuned for predictions to hear which members of the Trump administration Scott thinks will get the boot soon.Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-12-05
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Holiday Spending Surge, Fed Chair Future, and Melania's Production Company

Kara and Scott break down the post-Thanksgiving spending surge, as shoppers set new records online and in stores. Then, tech bros rush to the defense of Trump's AI and Crypto czar David Sacks after a New York Times article calls out conflicts of interest. Plus, speculation heats about the next Fed Chair, and Melania launches a production company. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-12-02
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Why Scott Galloway Wants Us To Celebrate Masculinity, Not Diminish It | On With Kara Swisher

Pivot is off for the holiday, but we?ve got a special treat ? an extra helping of Kara and Scott! Kara recently sat down with Scott to talk about his new book, "Notes on Being a Man," for an episode of On With Kara Swisher. In their conversation, Scott discusses how the Trump campaign won over young men with a regressive version of masculinity, why he thinks we should re-embrace young men?s horniness, and why more men need to step up as mentors. He also opens up about his complicated relationship with his late father ? and how he?s working to be a better father to his own sons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-28
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X's Foreign Trolls, Google's AI Wins, and MTG's Resignation

Kara and Scott discuss X?s new ?About This Account? feature, which appears to show a wave of MAGA accounts posting from Russia, India, Nigeria, and beyond. They also unpack Marco Rubio denying reports that he privately called the Ukraine peace plan a Russian ?wish list.? Plus, Google scores a major win with Gemini 3, Eli Lilly hits $1 trillion in market cap, and Marjorie Taylor Greene announces her exit from Congress. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-25
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Meta Monopoly Verdict, Trump Signs the Epstein Bill, and Nvidia's Q3 Earnings

Kara and Scott discuss Nvidia?s latest earnings report, Meta?s major antitrust victory, and President Trump signing the bill to release the Epstein files. Then, Elon Musk makes a White House appearance, Trump defends Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, and the deadline for Warner Bros. Discovery bids arrives. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??. Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]?? Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-21
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Bezos's AI Start-up, Thiel's Nvidia Sell-off, and Trump-MTG Breakup

Kara and Scott are back from their whirlwind tour! They discuss Trump reversing course on the release of the Epstein files, and his breakup with Marjorie Taylor Greene. Then, Peter Thiel joins the tech stock sell-off by dumping his stake in Nvidia, and new reports raise questions about OpenAI's financials. Plus, Jeff Bezos launches a new AI startup, and Kara has some thoughts on the name. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-18
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Tech Stock Troubles, Epstein Fallout, and SF Mayor Daniel Lurie

The Pivot Tour has landed in Kara's beloved San Francisco! Kara and Scott chat with Mayor Daniel Lurie about the city?s revitalization ? and Trump?s threat to send in troops. Then, tech stocks take a tumble, and the fallout from the Epstein emails grows. Plus, Scott gets a surprise visit from someone in his past! Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-17
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Epstein Emails, Kennedy for Congress, and Guest Gov. JB Pritzker

Kara and Scott are live from Chicago! First up, they?re joined by Governor JB Pritzker to discuss immigration operations, the redistricting war, and whether he?ll run for president. Then, both Democrats and Republicans release new material from Jeffrey Epstein, JFK?s grandson Jack Schlossberg enters the race for Congress, and Kim Kardashian's Skims secures a new funding round. Plus, in the spirit of Chicago, a Wiener's Circle roast! Stick around to hear Kara and Scott answer some questions from the audience. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??. Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]?? Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] This episode was recorded live at The Chicago Theatre on November 12, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-14
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Shutdown Ending, Trump's Pardons, and Guest Curtis Sliwa

The Pivot Tour rolls on! Kara and Scott are live from Brooklyn with special guest Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels and former NYC mayoral candidate, to talk about his campaign, his cats, and more. Then, the government shutdown appears to be coming to an end, and Trump issues another round of pardons. Plus, the Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its same-sex marriage decision, and a New York Times piece stirs backlash over women in the workplace. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] episode was recorded live at Kings Theatre in Brooklyn, New York on November 10, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-12
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Flight Cancellation Chaos, SNAP Ruling, and U.S.-Canada Trade War

Live from Toronto, it's the Pivot Tour! Kara and Scott are hitting the road, and their first stop is a visit to our neighbors up north. They discuss tariffs and tourism, and how the U.S. can get back together with Canada. Plus, FAA cuts lead to flight cancellations, what the Supreme Court SNAP ruling is really all about, and the new wave of progressive mayors on both sides of the border. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected]. This episode was recorded live at the Queen Elizabeth Theatre in Toronto, Ontario on November 8, 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-11
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Mamdani's Win, Palantir's Stock Slide, and Tesla's Pay Package

Kara and Scott discuss Democrats' Election Night victories, and what they mean for the 2026 midterms. Then, Palantir's stock takes a dive amid overvaluation and shorting concerns, and Tesla shareholders vote on Elon Musk's trillion-dollar pay package. Plus, Trump's tariffs face the Supreme Court, and the far right erupts in civil war over Tucker Carlson's interview with white nationalist Nick Fuentes. We're going on tour! Get tickets at pivottour.com Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-07
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Amazon's OpenAI Deal, Netflix Explores Warner Bros. Bid, and Elon's Flying Car

Kara and Scott discuss the ongoing government shutdown, and who's really paying the price. Then, Netflix is reportedly exploring a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Plus, the NYC mayoral race, the latest earnings from Apple and Amazon, and Elon says a flying Tesla demo is coming soon. We're going on tour! Get tickets at pivottour.com Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-11-04
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Nvidia Hits $5 Trillion, Elon Musk Launches Grokipedia, and OpenAI's IPO Future

Kara and Scott discuss OpenAI finally completing its for-profit restructure, and Nvidia becoming the first company in history to hit a $5 trillion market cap. Then, Elon Musk launches Grokipedia, while Truth Social gets into the prediction market business. Plus, the latest in tech earnings from Microsoft, Meta, and Alphabet. We're going on tour! Get tickets at pivottour.com Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??. Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]?? Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-10-31
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Crypto Pardon, Amazon Automation, and Reagan Tariff Ad

Kara and Scott discuss the Ronald Reagan tariff ad that got under Trump?s skin, and whether the U.S. and China will ?consummate? the TikTok deal this week. Then, Binance?s founder gets a presidential pardon, and pledges to make America "the Capital of Crypto." Plus, Amazon?s automation push, and the repercussions of Argentina's election. We're going on tour! Get tickets at pivottour.com Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-10-28
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Warner Bros. Discovery For Sale, OpenAI?s Browser, and Netflix Earnings

Kara and Scott discuss Warner Bros. Discovery?s announcement that it?s exploring a sale ? and predict which buyer will come out on top. Then, OpenAI's new web browser, and the latest earnings from Netflix and Tesla. Plus, President Trump demolishing the East Wing of The White House, and demanding $230 million from The Justice Department. We're going on tour! Get tickets at pivottour.com Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??. Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]?? Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-10-24
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Colleges Push Back, Ozempic Price Promise, and White House vs. Anthropic

Kara and Scott discuss more schools saying no to Trump?s college ?compact,? the No Kings protests, and the AWS outage. Then, Trump?s promise to slash Ozempic prices sends GLP-1 stocks tumbling. Plus, AI czar David Sacks picks a fight with Anthropic over AI regulation ? and Peter Thiel warns of the Antichrist. We're going on tour! Get tickets at ?pivottour.com. ?Watch this episode on the ???Pivot YouTube channel???. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ???@pivotpodcastofficial???. Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??? Follow us on TikTok at ???@pivotpodcast???. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-10-21
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Instagram Goes PG-13, ChatGPT Allows Erotica, and Netflix Grabs Podcasts

Kara and Scott discuss the fallout from the Young Republicans' Telegram chat leak, Instagram?s new protections for teens, and OpenAI allowing "erotica" for adults.  Plus, Kara has thoughts about Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff?s call for National Guard troops in San Francisco, and Scott has a prediction about the future of the podcasting business. We're going on tour! Get tickets at pivottour.com Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??. Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]?? Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-10-17
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Mark Zuckerberg on the AI bubble and Meta's new display glasses | ACCESS

Pivot is off for the holiday! Kara and Scott will return on Friday, but in the meantime, we're bringing you the premiere episode of ACCESS. Tech insiders Alex Heath and Ellis Hamburger talk all things Mark Zuckerberg, from the newest Meta Ray-Ban Display glasses to the beverage selections in the new Meta AI Lab. Alex then sits down with Zuck himself ahead of the 2025 Meta Connect conference. Find ACCESS on YouTube or your favorite podcast app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-10-14
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Cheaper Teslas, OpenAI?s Cash Burn, and Apple?s CEO Succession Plans

Kara and Scott discuss Tesla?s rollout of cheaper models, OpenAI's $1 trillion computing power deals, and why gold prices have topped $4,000 for the first time. Then, who will be Apple?s next CEO when Tim Cook steps down? Also, major banks want to get their hands on the IPO of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and and Kara reveals her criminal past. We're going on tour! Get tickets at pivottour.com Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??. Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]?? Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-10-10
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OpenAI Backtracks, Elon's Netflix Boycott, and Instagram Safety Features

Kara and Scott discuss Trump's escalating immigration crackdowns in Chicago and Portland, and Apple and Google's decision to pull ICE-tracking apps. Then, OpenAI does an about-face on its copyright opt-out policy, and says it will give creators more control in Sora. Plus, Elon leads a Netflix boycott, and a new report says Instagram's safety features for kids are "woefully ineffective." We're going on tour! Get your tickets at pivottour.com Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??. Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]?? Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-10-07
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Government Shutdown, OpenAI?s Sora 2, and Hegseth's Lecture

Kara and Scott discuss the ramifications of the government shutdown, Electronic Arts going private, and OpenAI taking on TikTok. Then, how does real Scott feel about AI Scott? Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declares the military free from woke-ness, and YouTube settles with Trump. We're going on tour! Get your tickets at pivottour.com Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??. Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]?? Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-10-03
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Saudi Comedy Festival Controversy, Threads' Major Milestone, and Trump's Movie Tariff

Kara and Scott discuss comedians participating in Saudi Arabia's comedy festival, Threads surpassing X in daily active users, and Nexstar and Sinclair caving on Kimmel. Then, Trump says he's imposing a tariff on foreign-made movies, but who are the real winners and losers? Plus, former FBI Director James Comey gets indicted, though Trump insists it's about justice, not revenge. We're going on tour! Get your tickets at pivottour.com Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-09-30
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Kimmel & ABC, Nvidia?s OpenAI Investment, and Tylenol?s Trump Problem

Kara and Scott discuss the aftermath of Jimmy Kimmel's highly-rated return, Nvidia?s $100 billion investment in OpenAI, and what Tylenol's parent company should do about the attacks from the Trump administration. Plus, YouTube will reinstate accounts banned for posting misinformation, and a Charlie Kirk poster at Office Depot reignites a fight over whether businesses can refuse service. We?re nominated for a Signal Award! Vote for us here! Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??. Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]?? Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-09-26
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Jimmy Kimmel Returns, Charlie Kirk?s Memorial, and Trump?s H1-B Visa Shake-Up

Kara and Scott discuss Charlie Kirk?s memorial service, Jimmy Kimmel?s return, and the Trump administration sending big tech into panic over H1-B visas. Plus, Trump takes to Truth Social to tell AG Pam Bondi to prosecute his enemies, and more details about the supposed TikTok deal. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??. Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]?? Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-09-23
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ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel, Pam Bondi?s Free Speech Mess, and Trump Sues The New York Times

Kara and Scott discuss ABC pulling ?Jimmy Kimmel Live!? for a joke about the Charlie Kirk shooting, Trump filing a defamation suit against the New York Times, and Pam Bondi attempting to clean up her ?hate speech? mess. Plus, FBI Director Kash Patel?s heated testimony before the House Judiciary Committee, Nvidia's $5 billion investment in Intel, and President Trump's fourth extension of the TikTok ban deadline. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??. Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??. Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-09-19
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Kirk Suspect Motives, TikTok "Framework" Deal, and Tucker Carlson Plays Detective

Kara and Scott unpack the rage and division following Charlie Kirk?s assassination ? and who?s fueling it. Then, the Trump administration touts a ?framework? for a TikTok deal. Plus, Paramount makes a play for Warner Bros., OpenAI reshapes its partnership with Microsoft, and Tucker Carlson pushes conspiracy theories. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-09-16
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Charlie Kirk Assassination Aftermath

Kara and Scott break down the reactions to Charlie Kirk?s assassination in Utah. Then, mass protests in Nepal, Larry Ellison becomes the richest person in the world as Oracle stock soars, and Apple rolls out new iPhones. Plus, Jeffrey Epstein?s birthday book, and Kamala Harris says Biden?s run was fueled by ?recklessness.? Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??. Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]?? Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at ??nymag.com/pivot??.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-09-12
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Dept. of War Rebrand, Trump's Tech Bro Dinner, and Elon's Pay Package

Kara and Scott discuss Trump rebranding the Department of Defense as the Department of War, and his "grotesque" dinner with Big Tech leaders. Then, how Tesla's new pay package could make Elon a trillionaire. Plus, RFK Jr.'s continued chaos, and Anthropic's $1.5 billion copyright settlement. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??.Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at ??nymag.com/pivot??. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-09-09
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Trump?s Alive, China Flaunts BFFs, and Scott?s Back!

Brace yourselves, Scott has returned! He and Kara discuss the rumors about President Trump?s health, China's push to form a new world order, and the latest plans for National Guard deployment. Plus, Google's antitrust win, and Newsmax files a lawsuit against Fox. Watch this episode on the ??Pivot YouTube channel??. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ??@pivotpodcastofficial??. Follow us on Bluesky at [email protected]??. Follow us on TikTok at ??@pivotpodcast??. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at ??nymag.com/pivot??. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-09-05
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How Paul Krugman Would Fix The Economy: Solutions with Henry Blodget

What would an actually good tariff policy look like? Can the U.S. ever bring back manufacturing jobs, and should it? How bad is the deficit and what can we do to address it?  In the first episode of Solutions, Henry asks Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman about the most pressing problems facing the U.S. economy ? and how he would fix them. Listen to more from Solutions with Henry Blodget here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2025-09-02
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