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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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June 19, 2026 • 66 mins
Kara and Scott unpack the backlash to Trump’s Iran deal, and the symbolism of the algae bloom in the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool. Plus, SpaceX passes Amazon in its first week as a public company, acquires Cursor, and kicks off an AI IPO frenzy. Then, Snap’s pricey new smart glasses.
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June 16, 2026 • 63 mins
Kara and Scott unpack the White House’s UFC spectacle, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery clearing a major merger hurdle, and SpaceX’s blockbuster public debut. Then, they discuss Fox buying Roku, the Trump administration’s latest clash with Anthropic, and state attorneys general investigating OpenAI.Watch this episode on the Pivot YouTube channel.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at @pivotpodcastofficial...
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June 12, 2026 • 61 mins
Kara and Scott are joined by MS NOW’s Stephanie Ruhle to unpack SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO, OpenAI’s public market ambitions, and rising inflation. Then, they discuss the White House’s Epstein headache, Paramount taking aim at Netflix, and the growing push to ban social media for teens.
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June 9, 2026 • 71 mins
Kara and Scott unpack the ongoing "60 Minutes" fallout, and discuss whether the real story is less about journalism and more about business. Then, as SpaceX's blockbuster IPO approaches, the company makes a massive new deal with Google. Plus, Apple overhauls Siri, Trump floats a government stake in AI companies, and Hunter Biden finds a second act on X.
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June 5, 2026 • 57 mins
Kara and Scott unpack the growing turmoil at CBS and "60 Minutes," along with Trump’s surprise pick to lead national intelligence, and the consequences of sidelining expertise. Then, they discuss what California’s primary results reveal about voters’ priorities and the politics of competence. Plus, Apple bets on AI glasses, and Trump’s watered-down AI executive order.
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June 2, 2026 • 58 mins
Kara and Scott discuss Anthropic's IPO filing, and how the company surpassed OpenAI's valuation in record time. Then, Maine's Graham Platner deals with yet another campaign controversy, but do voters care? Plus, Blue Origin suffers a major setback, Trump faces a Freedom 250 concert fiasco, and Jay Shetty lands a blockbuster deal with Netflix and Spotify.
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May 29, 2026 • 79 mins
Kara and Scott unpack the Enhanced Games and Trump’s planned UFC event. Then, they break down Pope Leo’s sweeping warning about AI, the DOJ’s new probe into E. Jean Carroll, and Elon Musk floating a merger between Tesla and SpaceX. Plus, CBS pushes out “60 Minutes” correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi.
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May 26, 2026 • 28 mins
America at 250 years old may need a new founding document. Historian Heather Cox Richardson drafts a new social contract. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher Snyder, and hosted by Astead Herndon. In this episode, Richardson references a tweet of Boebert's, not a text.
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May 22, 2026 • 66 mins
Kara and Scott unpack James Murdoch’s acquisition of Vox Media’s podcast network and New York Magazine, and what it says about the future of digital media and Pivot. Then, they break down SpaceX’s eye-popping IPO filing, and why the numbers may not add up. Plus, Jeff Bezos defends his tax rate, Mark Cuban teams up with Trump on drug prices, and Nvidia’s massive earnings.
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May 19, 2026 • 88 mins
Kara and Scott discuss Elon Musk losing the OpenAI trial — just as they predicted. Then, OpenAI gears up for its next battle: a potential legal fight with Apple over ChatGPT’s integration into Siri and iOS. Plus, Trump’s stock trades, new details about SpaceX’s IPO and governance, and Spencer Pratt’s rise in the L.A. mayoral race.
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May 15, 2026 • 60 mins
Kara and Scott unpack what AI obsession is doing to relationships and young men. Then, they break down Trump’s China summit, the crew of business executives he brought along, and ominous warnings from Xi Jinping about Taiwan. Plus, Sam Altman testifies in the Elon Musk–OpenAI trial, inflation surges, and Andreessen Horowitz becomes the biggest donor of the midterms. Also, Anthropic eyes a valuation higher than OpenAI&rs...
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May 12, 2026 • 64 mins
Kara and Scott discuss ABC pushing back against the FCC and how the escalating redistricting wars could reshape the midterms. Then, Apple’s AirPods with built-in cameras move closer to reality. Plus, the Trump Phone remains MIA, and the Pentagon releases a new batch of UFO files.
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May 8, 2026 • 70 mins
Kara and Scott discuss Ted Turner's legacy, and unpack a major week of earnings from Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, and Disney. Plus, Anthropic teams up with SpaceX, the Elon Musk vs. OpenAI trial gets even messier, and just how good is ChatGPT at picking stocks?
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May 5, 2026 • 67 mins
Kara and Scott unpack GameStop's $55 billion bid for eBay — and that disastrous CNBC interview. Then, AI super PACs are taking a page out of the crypto playbook, pouring millions into the midterms. Plus, the Senate bans itself from prediction market trading, the Pentagon rolls out a slew of new AI deals, and what Apple's latest earnings signal about its future.
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May 1, 2026 • 64 mins
Kara and Scott unpack the FCC’s attack on Disney and what it means for media and free speech. Then, they break down a massive Big Tech earnings day, the AI spending arms race, and the "ketamine economy." Plus, Elon Musk takes the stand in the OpenAI trial, and Taylor Swift moves to protect her voice and image from AI.Watch this episode on the Pivot YouTube channel.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at @pivotpodcastoffic...
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April 28, 2026 • 70 mins
Kara and Scott unpack the aftermath of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting — the suspect, the media response, and how Trump is using the incident to push for his ballroom. Then, as the Musk vs. Altman courtroom battle gets underway, they break down who has the upper hand. Plus, Big Tech layoffs, the DOJ dropping its Powell probe, and a potential Spirit Airlines bailout.Watch this episode on the Pivot YouTu...
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April 24, 2026 • 62 mins
Kara and Scott unpack Tucker Carlson’s attempt at a political reset — and have a broader debate about Scott's interview with Ben Shapiro, forgiveness, and accountability on the right. Then, they break down the end of the Tim Cook era at Apple, SpaceX’s AI acquisition, and Tesla’s latest earnings. Plus, RFK Jr.’s ongoing chaos, a “criminal extortion” claim against the Trump family’s cr...
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April 21, 2026 • 70 mins
Kara and Scott discuss Kash Patel’s defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, and Donald Trump’s attempt to appease Joe Rogan with an executive order on psychedelics. Then, they break down the U.S. seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, as JD Vance heads back to Pakistan for peace talks. Plus, Anthropic’s “productive” White House meeting, and Netflix’s push into vertical video and podcasts.
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April 17, 2026 • 59 mins
Kara and Scott unpack the latest on Iran, why markets keep rising despite escalating tensions, and what VP Vance is risking by challenging the Pope. Then, Trump renews his attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Amazon makes a big satellite move, and OpenAI takes shots at Microsoft and Anthropic. Plus, a potential United–American merger, and millions of kids sign up for Trump-backed investment accounts.
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April 14, 2026 • 64 mins
Kara and Scott break down Trump lashing out against the Pope and right-wing media figures, and his next moves for Iran after peace talks fail. Then, Viktor Orban loses in Hungary, and his concession is a surprising win for democracy. Plus, Eric Swalwell drops out of the California governor’s race and Congress, Scott Bessent warns banks about Anthropic’s Mythos model, and Hollywood heavyweights push back on the Paramount...
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