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1. Anthropic IPO Chatter, Bitcoin's Turbulent Week, and Kara Gets Caught in a Scandal

   5 Dec 2025 · 58 min · Episode 674

   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…

2. Holiday Spending Surge, Fed Chair Future, and Melania's Production Company

   2 Dec 2025 · 1 h 03 min · Episode 673

   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…

3. Why Scott Galloway Wants Us To Celebrate Masculinity, Not Diminish It | On With Kara Swisher

   28 Nov 2025 · 59 min

   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…

4. X's Foreign Trolls, Google's AI Wins, and MTG's Resignation

   25 Nov 2025 · 1 h 11 min · Episode 672

   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…

5. Meta Monopoly Verdict, Trump Signs the Epstein Bill, and Nvidia's Q3 Earnings

   21 Nov 2025 · 1 h 17 min · Episode 671

   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…

6. Bezos's AI Start-up, Thiel's Nvidia Sell-off, and Trump-MTG Breakup

   18 Nov 2025 · 1 h 04 min · Episode 670

   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…

7. Tech Stock Troubles, Epstein Fallout, and SF Mayor Daniel Lurie

   17 Nov 2025 · 1 h 12 min · Episode 669

   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…

8. Epstein Emails, Kennedy for Congress, and Guest Gov. JB Pritzker

   14 Nov 2025 · 1 h 09 min · Episode 668

   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…

9. Shutdown Ending, Trump's Pardons, and Guest Curtis Sliwa

   12 Nov 2025 · 1 h 11 min · Episode 667

   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…

10. Flight Cancellation Chaos, SNAP Ruling, and U.S.-Canada Trade War

    11 Nov 2025 · 1 h 01 min · Episode 666

    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…

11. Mamdani's Win, Palantir's Stock Slide, and Tesla's Pay Package

    7 Nov 2025 · 1 h 01 min · Episode 665

    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…

12. Amazon's OpenAI Deal, Netflix Explores Warner Bros. Bid, and Elon's Flying Car

    4 Nov 2025 · 1 h 02 min · Episode 664

    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…

13. Nvidia Hits $5 Trillion, Elon Musk Launches Grokipedia, and OpenAI's IPO Future

    31 Oct 2025 · 1 h 14 min · Episode 663

    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…

14. Crypto Pardon, Amazon Automation, and Reagan Tariff Ad

    28 Oct 2025 · 1 h 16 min · Episode 662

    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…

15. Warner Bros. Discovery For Sale, OpenAI’s Browser, and Netflix Earnings

    24 Oct 2025 · 1 h 19 min · Episode 661

    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.…

16. Colleges Push Back, Ozempic Price Promise, and White House vs. Anthropic

    21 Oct 2025 · 1 h 23 min · Episode 660

    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…

17. Instagram Goes PG-13, ChatGPT Allows Erotica, and Netflix Grabs Podcasts

    17 Oct 2025 · 1 h 21 min · Episode 659

    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…

18. Mark Zuckerberg on the AI bubble and Meta's new display glasses | ACCESS

    14 Oct 2025 · 1 h 21 min

    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,…

19. Cheaper Teslas, OpenAI’s Cash Burn, and Apple’s CEO Succession Plans

    10 Oct 2025 · 1 h 11 min · Episode 658

    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…

20. OpenAI Backtracks, Elon's Netflix Boycott, and Instagram Safety Features

    7 Oct 2025 · 1 h 10 min · Episode 657

    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…

21. Government Shutdown, OpenAI’s Sora 2, and Hegseth's Lecture

    3 Oct 2025 · 1 h 09 min · Episode 656

    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…

22. Saudi Comedy Festival Controversy, Threads' Major Milestone, and Trump's Movie Tariff

    30 Sep 2025 · 1 h 09 min · Episode 655

    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…

23. Kimmel & ABC, Nvidia’s OpenAI Investment, and Tylenol’s Trump Problem

    26 Sep 2025 · 50 min · Episode 654

    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,…

24. Jimmy Kimmel Returns, Charlie Kirk’s Memorial, and Trump’s H1-B Visa Shake-Up

    23 Sep 2025 · 1 h 04 min · Episode 653

    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…

25. ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel, Pam Bondi’s Free Speech Mess, and Trump Sues The New York Times

    19 Sep 2025 · 1 h 09 min · Episode 652

    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”…

26. Kirk Suspect Motives, TikTok "Framework" Deal, and Tucker Carlson Plays Detective

    16 Sep 2025 · 1 h 11 min · Episode 651

    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…

27. Charlie Kirk Assassination Aftermath

    12 Sep 2025 · 1 h 14 min · Episode 650

    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…

28. Dept. of War Rebrand, Trump's Tech Bro Dinner, and Elon's Pay Package

    9 Sep 2025 · 1 h 10 min · Episode 649

    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…

29. Trump’s Alive, China Flaunts BFFs, and Scott’s Back!

    5 Sep 2025 · 1 h 18 min · Episode 648

    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…

30. How Paul Krugman Would Fix The Economy: Solutions with Henry Blodget

    2 Sep 2025 · 1 h 23 min

    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…

31. Trump Comes for the Fed, The Redistricting Wars, and Guest Co-Host Gov. Gavin Newsom

    29 Aug 2025 · 1 h 02 min · Episode 647

    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…

32. Ghislaine's DOJ Interview, Cracker Barrel's Logo Change, and Guest Co-Host Tim Miller

    26 Aug 2025 · 1 h 10 min · Episode 646

    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.…

33. The “Woke” Smithsonian, South Park’s Latest Dig at Trump, and Co-Host Wesley Morris

    22 Aug 2025 · 1 h 15 min · Episode 645

    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…

34. Zelensky's White House Return, Newsom Trolls Trump, and Guest Co-Host Abby Phillip

    19 Aug 2025 · 1 h 05 min · Episode 644

    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,…

35. Trump & Putin’s Alaska Date, Gay Marriage Challenged, and Guest Co-Host Rachel Maddow

    15 Aug 2025 · 1 h 19 min · Episode 643

    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…

36. Trump's D.C. Crackdown, Putin Summit, and Cuomo's Mamdani Jabs

    12 Aug 2025 · 1 h 07 min · Episode 642

    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…

37. AI Therapy, “Mankeeping,” and Screen Addiction

    8 Aug 2025 · 1 h 27 min · Episode 641

    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,…

38. MAGA War Chest, Nuclear Subs, and Texas Dems Flee

    5 Aug 2025 · 1 h 09 min · Episode 640

    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…

39. Joe Rogan’s Trump Jabs, Blockbuster Tech Earnings, and Another Tariff Deadline

    1 Aug 2025 · 1 h 19 min · Episode 639

    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…

40. Skydance-Paramount Merger, Ghislaine Pardon Talk, and South Park Skewers Trump

    29 Jul 2025 · 1 h 02 min · Episode 638

    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…

41. Epstein Distractions, Columbia’s Big Check, and Tesla Underwhelms

    25 Jul 2025 · 1 h 10 min · Episode 637

    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…

42. Trump Sues Murdoch, Colbert Cancellation, and Coldplay Kiss Cam Fallout

    22 Jul 2025 · 1 h 05 min · Episode 636

    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…

43. Epstein Saga Continues, Trump Launches Distractions, and Cuomo Relaunches Campaign

    18 Jul 2025 · 1 h 10 min · Episode 635

    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…

44. MAGA's Epstein Civil War, SpaceX's xAI investment, and Trump's Rosie Threat

    15 Jul 2025 · 1 h 08 min · Episode 634

    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…

45. Linda Yaccarino Steps Down, Grok's Rant, and Tariffs Galore

    11 Jul 2025 · 1 h 06 min · Episode 633

    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…

46. Texas Flooding, Trump's Tariff Threats, and Elon's Political Party

    8 Jul 2025 · 1 h 09 min · Episode 632

    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…

47. Trump and Elon Clash Again, Paramount Settles, and the Fate of the “Big Beautiful Bill”

    4 Jul 2025 · 1 h 06 min · Episode 631

    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…

48. China's EV Power Play, AI Career Choices, and Time Travel

    1 Jul 2025 · 46 min · Episode 630

    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,…

49. Mamdani's Victory, Iran Nuclear Damage Dispute, and Fed Chair Succession

    27 Jun 2025 · 1 h 01 min · Episode 629

    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…

50. Trump's Iran Strategy, Tesla's Robotaxi Rollout, and Meta's AI Ambitions

    24 Jun 2025 · 59 min · Episode 628

    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…