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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WOW! ?GOVERNOR" GAVIN NEWSOM IS HERE TO CO-HOST PIVOT, WHICH MANY ARE CALLING THE BEST PODCAST OF ALL TIME! Kara and Governor Newsom discuss the latest on the redistricting fight, Trump announcing he?s removing Fed Governor Lisa Cook, and OpenAI's latest legal trouble. Also, Newsom is releasing?a memecoin? Plus, Kara asks the governor all the important questions: Will he accept a debate challenge from Ron DeSantis and Sean Hannity? What does he think of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce?s engagement? Could he beat Scott in a bench pressing contest? 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

It's the final week of Scott-Free August, and Kara is joined by Tim Miller, host of The Bulwark Podcast. Kara and Tim talk about  Trump's threats to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, New York, and Baltimore. Then, is the government's Intel deal MAGA socialism?  Also on the rundown: the DOJ's interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, Cracker Barrel's new logo, and Trump's cankles. 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

Scott-Free August continues as Kara is joined by host of The New York Times' Cannonball podcast, Wesley Morris. Kara and Wesley discuss President Trump?s beef with the ?woke? Smithsonian, The White House?s new TikTok account, and South Park?s latest Trump Administration burn. Then, Taylor Swift hits the podcast world. Listen to Cannonball 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 at ??nymag.com/pivot??. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Scott-Free August sails on, Kara is joined by CNN's Abby Phillip. Kara and Abby discuss Zelensky returning to the White House alongside European leaders, and whether a peace agreement will be hammered out. Then, Gov. Gavin Newsom has turned trolling Trump into an art form, but will that actually help Democrats? Plus, GOP governors send National Guard troops to D.C., the Trump administration floats a new ranking system for companies, and Costco says no to selling abortion pills. 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

Scott-Free August continues with none other than MSNBC?s Rachel Maddow! Kara and Rachel talk about the origins of ?America First,? Trump?s ongoing D.C. takeover, and The White House?s review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions. Plus, President Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska, and SCOTUS is asked to overturn marriage equality. Then, what are The Ladies of the Right beefing about? Rachel?s podcast, ?Ultra? won a 2025 Edward R. Murrow Award! Listen to it 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 at ??nymag.com/pivot??. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Scott-Free August rolls on, Kara is joined by guest co-host David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker, and host of The New Yorker Radio Hour. Kara and David discuss Trump's federal takeover of the D.C. police, and look ahead to the "feel-out" meeting with Putin in Alaska this week. Plus, redistricting fights spread across the country, Cuomo pulls some punches on Mamdani (with limited success), and Zuck's Palo Alto compound faces scrutiny. 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

Scott-Free August continues with #1 New York Times bestselling author and award-winning podcast host, Mel Robbins! Kara and Mel talk about why ?The Let Them Theory? took off, the pros and cons of using AI for therapy, why people should stop blaming their phones, and the deeper issues behind "mankeeping." Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast 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 at ??nymag.com/pivot??. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kara kicks off Scott-free August with guest co-host Anthony Scaramucci ? lawyer, podcaster, founder of SkyBridge Capital, and yes, former White House Communications Director for Trump (briefly). Kara and The Mooch break down Trump?s decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the latest tariff moves, and some nuclear saber-rattling with Russia. Plus, MAGA builds up its war chest, and Trump tussles with Charlamagne tha God over Epstein. 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

Kara and Scott discuss the advancement of a bill to ban stock trading by lawmakers, President Trump?s Joe Rogan problem, and Ghislaine Maxwell agreeing to testify for immunity. Then, President Trump says he will not extend the latest August 1st tariff deadline, and Microsoft and Meta?s mega earnings. Plus, Novo Nordisk shares are plummeting after weak growth for Ozempic and Wegovy. 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

Kara and Scott discuss the Skydance-Paramount merger getting the green light from the FCC, and South Park's timely takedown of Trump and Paramount. Then, with the tariff deadline looming, the EU strikes a trade deal with Trump. Plus, Ghislaine Maxwell talks to the DOJ, Gwyneth Paltrow becomes the "temporary" spokesperson for Astronomer in the wake of the Coldplay kiss cam scandal, and Tony Robbins sues over AI chatbots. 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

Kara and Scott discuss the news that President Trump is indeed in the Epstein files, and his latest attempts to distract the public from the story, including going after former President Barack Obama. They also unpack Tesla?s underwhelming earnings report, Trump?s so-called ?AI Action Plan,? and why Columbia University is writing a big check. 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

Kara and Scott discuss the Coldplay kiss cam moment that captivated the nation, and launched a thousand memes. What does the incident reveal about work relationships, and letting your guard down in public? Then, Trump sues Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal for defamation. Who will emerge victorious in this legal battle? Plus, CBS cancels "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," and insists the decision was purely financial, and not related to Paramount's Trump 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

Kara and Scott discuss whether Trump will fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and all of the administration's efforts to distract from the Epstein scandal.   Elon Musk?s Grok scores a contract with the Defense Department, and Andrew Cuomo will officially run as an independent in the NYC mayoral race.  Plus, the House advances three crypto bills, and Kara and Scott are feeling better than ever after getting some love from a certain fellow podcast host. 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

Kara and Scott unpack the MAGA civil war erupting over how the Trump administration is handling the Epstein files. Then, Trump continues to go tariff-wild, now threatening Russia, the EU, Mexico and more, and he's also reigniting his longtime feud with Rosie O'Donnell. Plus, Elon blurs lines between businesses with SpaceX investing in xAI, and Google makes a new AI acqui-hire in the latest Big Tech talent grab. 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

Kara and Scott discuss Linda Yaccarino's exit from X, the major problems with xAI's chatbot Grok, and President Trump?s continued tariff chaos. Plus, trouble at Tesla, a big shake-up at Apple, and Shein's IPO filing in Hong Kong. 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

Kara and Scott discuss the catastrophic flooding in Texas, and the blame game over forecasts, funding, and warning systems. Then, Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" is now law, so who wins, who loses, and what does the bill mean for the future of the country? Plus, Elon forms a new political party, and TikTok reportedly prepares to launch a U.S. app. 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

Kara is joined by guest co-host Kristen Soltis Anderson, pollster and co-founder of Echelon Insights. They unpack the latest in Trump-world: a new round in the Trump vs. Elon saga, the $16 million settlement with Paramount, and a potential TikTok buyer. Plus, what the polls say about the ?Big Beautiful Bill," and how NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is responding to Trump?s threats. Follow Kristen on X 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 at ??nymag.com/pivot??. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kara and Scott are opening up the listener mailbag, and taking questions from Pivot fans! They discuss why China's BYD electric vehicles are so innovative, and what would happen if the cars ever came to the U.S. Then, some parenting advice on navigating career choices in the age of AI, and how to have "The Talk" with your kids. Plus, why tech launches don't thrill us like they used to, and a question on time travel! 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

Kara and Scott discuss President Trump doubling down on claims that Iran?s nuclear program has been ?obliterated,? and attacking news outlets for reporting on leaked intelligence that suggests otherwise. Then, Zohran Mamdani?s surprise win in the New York City Democratic primary for mayor. Plus, President Trump reportedly wants to name Fed Chair Jerome Powell?s replacement as soon as this fall, the FTC approves a mega advertising merger, and Meta and Anthropic score wins in AI copyright cases. 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

Kara and Scott discuss the U.S. strikes on Iran's nuclear sites, and the mixed messages coming from President Trump and his team. Then, Tesla's long-awaited robotaxis are finally on the streets (sort of), but will they live up to Elon's game-changing promises? Plus, Meta's AI power grab, and the TikTok deadline gets delayed... again. The info in this podcast reflects events in the Middle East at the time of recording. 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