Pivot
New York Magazine
300 episodes
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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Trump Mobile, WhatsApp Ads, and Bezos Wedding Protests
Kara and Scott have a live audience at the Adweek House in Cannes this week. They discuss the Bezos wedding protests in Venice, French President Emmanuel Macron’s plans to ban social media for children under 15, and…
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Minnesota Shootings, No Kings Protests, and Israel-Iran Attacks Escalate
Kara and Scott discuss the Minnesota lawmaker shootings, and if anything can be done about the uptick in political violence. Then, Trump says Israel and Iran will make a deal, but the latest conflict between the two…
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The Newsom-Trump Beef Heats Up
Kara and Scott discuss the tensions flaring between President Trump and Governor Gavin Newsom over the National Guard’s LA deployment. Then, Elon Musk regrets “some” of his recent posts about Trump, and X lures…
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LA Protests, Trump's Authoritarian Playbook, and Warner Bros. Discovery Split
Kara and Scott discuss the protests in Los Angeles, dig into Trump's escalating authoritarian tactics, and debate how the Democratic Party should fight back. They also get some on-the-ground perspective from New York…
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Elon & Trump: The Breakup of the Summer
The day has come! Kara and Scott discuss the explosion of a legendary bromance: what does it mean for the government, the economy, and most importantly, the memes? Then, a new slew of executive orders, President…
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Elon's Drug Denial, Trump's Tariff Play, and Taylor Swift's Master Move
Kara and Scott discuss Senator Joni Ernst's callous comments about Medicaid cuts, Texas's new law requiring app stores to verify ages, and Taylor Swift's blockbuster deal to get the rights to her masters. Then, Elon…
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TACO Trade, Elon's DOGE Farewell, and AI Video Gone Wild
Kara and Scott discuss Trump's tariffs getting temporarily blocked, and why everyone is talking about TACO trade. Then, Elon bids farewell to DOGE, and Trump feuds with Harvard, Putin, and Tim Cook. Plus, Kara and…
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Monopoly Isn't A Game (with Lina Khan) - Stay Tuned with Preet
Why should any of us care about monopolies? Lina Khan, the youngest-ever chair of the Federal Trade Commission, joins Preet to discuss the real-world impact of monopoly power, the surprising bipartisan support for…
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Elon’s Politics Detox, the “Big, Beautiful” Bill's Next Phase, and Open AI's Big Bet
Kara and Scott discuss Elon Musk’s plans to significantly reduce political spending, and his defensiveness around DOGE. They also talk about reactions to Joe Biden's cancer announcement, and have choice words about the…
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Biden's Cancer Diagnosis, U.S. Credit Downgrade, and Trump Bullies Walmart
Kara and Scott discuss former President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis, and the reactions across the political spectrum. Then, Moody's downgrades the U.S. credit rating, and Republicans try to pass Trump's "Big Beautiful…
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HBO Max Returns, Trump in the Middle East, and RFK Jr. Goes Swimming
Kara and Scott discuss Trump’s deal-a-palooza in the Middle East, the Meta antitrust trial, and the return of HBO Max. Plus, Apple could raise iPhone prices, but without blaming tariffs, and RFK Jr. went swimming…in…
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U.S.-China Trade Deal, Trump's Plane Grift, and the American Pope
Kara and Scott discuss the U.S. and China temporarily putting their trade war on hold, and evaluate the damage that's been done. Then, Trump is poised to accept a jet from Qatar to be the new Air Force One. Is this his…
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AMD CEO Lisa Su on the “Dead Sexy” AI Chips Race - On with Kara Swisher
In 2014, when Lisa Su took over as CEO of Advanced Micro Devices, AMD was on the verge of bankruptcy. Su bet hard on hardware and not only pulled the semiconductor company back from the brink, but also led it to…
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OpenAI Abandons For-Profit Plans, Disney and Uber Earnings, and Meta’s “Creepy” AI
Kara and Scott discuss rising tensions between India and Pakistan, OpenAI abandoning its for-profit plans, and President Trump’s meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. Then, Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard’s…
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Trump's Movie Tariffs, Buffett's Retirement, and Elon's New City
Kara and Scott discuss President Trump saying he doesn't know if he's required to uphold the Constitution, and his plan to put tariffs on movies made overseas. Then, Warren Buffett's surprise announcement that he's…
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Elon's Tesla Board Drama, Microsoft and Meta Earnings, and Bezos Bends the Knee
Kara and Scott discuss a report that Tesla’s board considered replacing Musk as CEO, President Trump’s contentious ABC interview, and Apple’s violation of an order in the Epic Games antitrust case. Then, Microsoft and…
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Trump's Meme Coin Scheme, Alphabet's Earnings, and Cybertruck's Competition
Kara and Scott break down Alphabet's strong earnings, and why the company continues to dominate. Then, the Trump meme coin grift that's raising serious corruption questions. Plus, Trump appears to flip on Ukraine,…
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Elon Steps Back from DOGE, Wall Street Whiplash, and Meta’s Antitrust Trial Continues
Kara and Scott discuss Elon Musk's decision to step back from DOGE focus on Tesla, Instagram co-founder Kevin Systrom’s testimony in the Meta antitrust trial, and late Zappos co-founder Tony Hsieh’s newly found will.…
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Signalgate Sequel, Trump's Baby Boom Plans, and Netflix Earnings
Kara and Scott discuss Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth getting caught up in another Signal scandal, Tesla’s latest setbacks, and whether Google will have to spin off Chrome. Then, they dive into a busy few days for the…
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Elon’s Harem, Trump v. Harvard, and Zuckerberg on the Stand
Kara and Scott discuss President Trump lashing out at Fed Chair Jerome Powell, The White House asking the IRS to revoke Harvard’s tax exempt status, and Elon Musk trying to build an army of super-babies. Then, Nvidia…
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Tariff Twists and Turns, Meta Antitrust Trial, and Blue Origin Girls' Trip
Kara and Scott discuss the latest tariff confusion, with Trump flip flopping on tech exemptions, and warning of more tariffs to come. Then, the FTC's blockbuster antitrust trial against Meta gets underway. Will Meta…
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Demis Hassabis on AI, Game Theory, Multimodality, and the Nature of Creativity | Possible
How can AI help us understand and master deeply complex systems—from the game Go, which has 10 to the power 170 possible positions a player could pursue, or proteins, which, on average, can fold in 10 to the power 300…
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Trump's Tariff Pause, Apple's Highs and Lows, and Musk v. Navarro
Kara and Scott discuss President Trump pausing tariffs for 90 days, the escalating trade war with China, and the fallout for Apple amidst the tariff chaos. Then, Elon Musk and trade adviser Peter Navarro are feuding,…
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Market Meltdown, Tariff Winners and Losers, and TikTok Deadline Delayed
Kara and Scott discuss the markets' wild ride thanks to Trump's tariffs, China's retaliation plans, and Howard Lutnick's theory about a manufacturing resurgence coming to the United States. Then, a deeper dive into…
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Liberation Day, Elon Exit Rumors, and Guest Co-Host Jon Lovett
Kara is joined by Jon Lovett, co-host of Pod Save America and host of Lovett or Leave It. They to discuss Elon Musk’s possible departure from the Trump administration, a Democratic win in Wisconsin, and Cory Booker’s…
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Elon Merges Companies, WHCA Cuts Comedian, and Guest Co-Host Jen Psaki
Kara is joined by Jen Psaki, the host of MSNBC's "Inside with Jen Psaki," to talk all things Signalgate, Trump taking on Big Law, and what's going on with the latest pardons. Then, Elon says the "destiny of humanity"…
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Signalgate, Auto Tariffs, and Trump's Crypto Empire
Kara and Scott jump right in to discuss all things Signalgate — will heads roll? Then, President Trump has announced a 25% tariff on imported cars, the Trump family announces plans for a stablecoin, and Megyn Kelly is…
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Meta Tell-All, Elon's Daughter Speaks Out, Cybertruck Recall
Kara and Scott discuss the Meta tell-all that's become a bestseller, the latest attempt to sunset Section 230, and RFK Jr.'s justification for banning phones in schools. Then, Elon Musk's visit to the Pentagon is…
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Roberts Criticizes Trump, FTC Firings, and White House Installs Starlink
Kara and Scott discuss the showdown between the Trump administration and the judiciary, President Trump’s firings at the FTC, and Starlink’s latest available location…The White House! Then, the HHS has removed a…
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Democrats Divided, Market Roller Coaster, and Southwest Airlines
Kara and Scott discuss cracks in the Democratic Party after the shutdown showdown, and the Dems' missed messaging opportunity on the economy. Then, President Trump puts Voice of America and another agencies on the…
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Tariff Turmoil, Trump’s Tesla Ad, and Newsom’s Bannon Interview
Kara and Scott discuss Amazon's Prime Video streaming “The Apprentice,” and Steve Bannon’s guest appearance on Gavin Newsom’s podcast. Then, the tariff whiplash continues, and President Trump is not ruling out a…
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Elon's Empire Struggles, Trump's Crypto Summit, and IPO Slump
Kara and Scott are live at SXSW — taking shots and dancing around like Elon (okay, that's just Scott). They discuss how Elon's business empire is struggling, and how much money DOGE is really saving. Then, Trump's…
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Trump's Big Speech, Trade War Roller Coaster, and Elon v. Jon Stewart
Kara and Scott discuss Jon Stewart's interview invitation to Elon Musk, and Google's efforts to persuade the DOJ that it should keep Chrome. Then, President Trump's one hour and forty minute joint address to Congress…
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Trump Term Limits, TikTok Status Check, and Scott's Presidential Prospects
Kara and Scott are opening up the Pivot listener mailbag and answering your questions! They discuss whether Trump will try to seek a third term, what U.S. TikTok employees should do right now, and the art of quitting.…
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Elon's First Cabinet Meeting, Trump's Gold Card, and Bezos' WaPo Revamp
Kara and Scott go off on Jeff Bezos' revamp of The Washington Post’s opinion section. President Trump's first cabinet meeting (feat. Elon Musk) and DOGE’s surprise leader. They also have thoughts on President Trump's…
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Elon's Ultimatum, Trump's Military Purge, and Amazon's 007 Deal
Kara and Scott discuss Elon's ultimatum to federal workers, his bizarre chainsaw-wielding appearance at CPAC, and the paternity lawsuit brought by a right-wing influencer. Then, Trump fires several high-ranking…
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DOGE’s Chaos Strategy, X’s New Valuation, and Guest Co-Host Katie Drummond
Kara is joined by guest co-host Katie Drummond of WIRED! They talk all things DOGE: Is Elon Musk not in charge? How much have cuts actually saved so far? Is Steve Bannon a fan? Plus, X is in talks to raise money at a…
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On with Kara Swisher: Why Ben Stiller Made Severance
Ben Stiller knew he needed to make Severance the moment he read an early version of the show in a writing sample its creator, Dan Erickson, submitted to his production company. Now, years later, Severance is a hit,…
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Trump’s Putin Call, Inflation Rises, and Sam Altman Strikes Back at Elon Musk
Kara and Scott discuss President Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine, inflation rising 3% in January, and Elon Musk’s Oval Office appearance. Then, Sam Altman has some harsh thoughts about Elon Musk…
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Elon's OpenAI Bid, Trump's Judicial Strategy, and DOGE's Shock and Awe
Kara and Scott share their reactions to Elon Musk calling them "cruel, mean, & deceitful human beings." Then, they dig into Elon (and a group of investors) making a $97 billion bid for control of OpenAI, and what…
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Elon Pushback, Trump's Distraction Trap, and Disney Earnings
Kara and Scott discuss Elon Musk's continued coup, and how Democrats are starting to push back. Then, President Trump shares his bizarre idea for the U.S. to take over Gaza, but is it just part of a larger plan to…
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Trump's Tariffs, Elon's Government Takeover, and OpenAI's New Funding
Kara and Scott discuss President Trump's nonsensical trade war, and if there's an actual endgame to these tariffs. Plus, Elon Musk and his DOGE cronies get access to the federal payment system, and important…
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DeepSeek Fallout, Meta Settles with Trump, and Guest Host Reid Hoffman
Kara and Scott are joined by Reid Hoffman, co-founder of LinkedIn, and the author of the new book: "Superagency: What Could Possibly Go Right with Our AI Future." They discuss DeepSeek hype and fears, and why spending…
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DeepSeek Shockwaves, Nvidia's Plunge, and Target's DEI Rollback
Kara and Scott discuss the panic in Silicon Valley and on Wall Street over China's new AI model DeepSeek, which sent Nvidia and other tech stocks plunging. Is this a troubling trend for AI and the markets? Then, Trump…
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Musk vs. Altman, Trump Admin's DEI Crackdown, and Netflix Stock Surge
Kara and Scott discuss Netflix's stock surging as subscriber growth breaks records yet again, and the SEC forming a crypto taskforce. Then, the Trump administration's disturbing new policy orders federal employees to…
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Trump Takes Office, TikTok’s Brief Shutdown, and Crypto Cronyism
Kara and Scott are coming to you on a Wednesday to discuss President Trump’s inauguration, and his barrage of Day 1 executive orders. Then, TikTok is back in the U.S. after briefly shutting down: what happens next?…
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TikTok's Future, Big Tech at Trump's Inauguration, and Biden's Final Warning
Kara and Scott preview all the Big Tech leaders going to Washington to kiss the ring at Donald Trump's inauguration. Then, Biden issues a warning about the dangers of ultra-wealthy oligarchy and the "tech industrial…
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Zuck's Masculine Energy, Bannon vs. Musk, and Wildfires Misinformation
Kara and Scott discuss TikTok's prospects after the recent Supreme Court hearing, and Steve Bannon taking on Elon Musk. Then, firefighters are still battling California's wildfires, but misinformation on social media…
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Meta Ends Fact Checking, Trump Tries to Redraw the Map, and the Los Angeles Fires
Kara and Scott discuss the devastating fires in Los Angeles. They also have thoughts about the decision to end Meta’s fact-checking program. Plus, President-elect Donald Trump has spent the week talking about annexing…
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Kara's Washington Post Bid, Trump's TikTok Plans, and Tesla's Sales Drop
As 2025 gets underway, Kara and Scott discuss Donald Trump's latest moves to stop the TikTok ban, net neutrality struck down again, and Meta's big staffing change ahead of inauguration. Then, Tesla's annual sales…
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