Kara and Scott break down Trump?s dismissal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the economic effects of the Iran war, and the highlights from Tuesday's first 2026 midterm primaries. Plus, OpenAI's Pentagon deal blows up in Sam Altman's face, and the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger lands on Scott?s ?worst acquisitions? list. 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 war in Iran ? what Trump?s endgame could be, and how the conflict may impact oil prices, financial markets, and the global economy. Then, the Trump administration bans Anthropic, and OpenAI makes a deal with the Pentagon. Plus, Netflix emerges as a winner after walking away from the Warner Bros. 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 Anthropic pushing back on the Pentagon's demands, and Trump's longest State of the Union ever. Then, Paramount wins the battle for Warner Bros. after Netflix drops out ? Puck?s Bill Cohan joins with insights. Plus, Nvidia posts blockbuster earnings, and a viral memo warning of AI-triggered mass layoffs rattles Wall Street. Visit resistandunsubscribe.com for tickets to our Minneapolis show on March 8th! Proceeds to benefit the Immigrant Law Center of Minnesota. Pivot is returning to the Vox Media Podcast Stage at SXSW for a live taping on March 15th, presented by Odoo. Visit voxmedia.com/sxsw to learn more and get a 15% discount on your Innovation badge. Or use code VOXMEDIA15 at checkout on SXSW.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 unpack Trump?s tariff defeat at the hands of the Supreme Court, how he?s scrambling for workarounds, and whether billions in refunds will ever get paid out. Then, Trump pressures Netflix to fire board member Susan Rice or "pay the consequences." Plus, Democrats weigh their strategies for the State of the Union, investors bet on "HALO" stocks, and Scott explores what?s next for his Resist and Unsubscribe campaign. 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 arrest of former Prince Andrew as pressure mounts from the Epstein files, and Mark Zuckerberg?s testimony in the social media addiction trials. Then, Stephen Colbert takes on Paramount and the FCC, Warner Bros. Discovery reopens merger talks with Paramount, and The Pentagon weighs cutting ties with Anthropic. 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

Jane Fonda has been fighting for social justice for over five decades, but in the past year, she?s kicked things up a notch. This past fall, she relaunched the Committee for the First Amendment, and her environmentally focused political action committee, Jane Fonda Climate PAC, is gearing up for the midterm elections.  The iconic actor and activist talks to Kara about how to fight for democracy and the environment when both are under attack. She breaks down her PACs electoral strategy, explains why artists? voices matter, and how to use action to beat back depression and despair. And she shares a couple secrets for living well at any age. Listen to more from On with Kara Swisher here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kara and Scott discuss AG Pam Bondi's disastrous testimony on the Epstein files and Big Tech's day in court as Meta and YouTube face trial for deliberately addicting young users. Then, the Nancy Guthrie disappearance case reveals that Google Nest stores ?deleted" video, and an Anthropic researcher resigns, warning the ?world is in peril.? Plus, Hong Kong media mogul and activist Jimmy Lai is sentenced to 20 years in prison, and Antitrust Chief Gail Slater resigns. Also, Scott predicts IPO trouble for OpenAI. 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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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