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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Ellison's Rebrand, Netflix's Struggles, and Elon's Breakup
Episode 757
Tuesday, October 6, 2026 β’ Duration 58:46
Kara and Scott discuss Elon Muskβs very public breakup with Shivon Zilis. Then, they debate David Ellisonβs decision to name the combined ParamountβWarner Bros. Discovery company Skydance, take a closer look at CNNβs future, and break down Netflixβs growth problem. Plus, the fallout over Cornellβs handling of sexual assault allegations, and how Kara and Scott are talking to their kids about it.
Kara and Scott are going on tour! Get tickets at PivotTour.com.
Watch this episode on the β β Pivot YouTube channelβ β .Follow us on Instagram and Threads at β β @pivotpodcastofficialβ β .Follow us on Bluesky at β β @pivotpod.bsky.socialβ β Follow us on TikTok at β β @pivotpodcastβ β .Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com
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Pivot Extra: Timothy Snyder on Americaβs Superpower Suicide
Sunday, October 4, 2026 β’ Duration 50:04
Today, weβre sharing an episode of The Prof G Pod. Scott speaks with historian Timothy Snyder to discuss Russiaβs war in Ukraine, why Snyder believes America is undermining its own power, and whatβs at stake in the upcoming midterms. Plus, what Canadaβs response to Trump can teach us about standing up to intimidation.
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AIβs Rocky Road to Wall Street, Hegsethβs Macho Military, and Trumpβs AI Safety Theater
Episode 756
Friday, October 2, 2026 β’ Duration 58:32
AIβs Rocky Road to Wall Street, Hegsethβs Macho Military, and Trumpβs AI Safety TheaterKara and Scott unpack Pete Hegsethβs macho vision for the military and Trumpβs new AI safety deal. Then, they break down the shaky road to Wall Street for Anthropic and OpenAI, David Ellisonβs new co-CEO at Paramount, and Amy Klobucharβs viral fact-check on Capitol Hill.
Watch this episode on the β β Pivot YouTube channelβ β .
Watch Pivot on The Prof G Channel Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 pm or 9 pm eastern. Youβll find Prof G in the live TV section on Amazon Prime, The Roku Channel, or Plex.
Follow us on Instagram and Threads at β β @pivotpodcastofficialβ β .Follow us on Bluesky at β β @pivotpod.bsky.socialβ β Follow us on TikTok at β β @pivotpodcastβ β .Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com
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Nvidiaβs AI Guardrails, Big Techβs White House Visits, and Elonβs Voter Data Grab
Episode 755
Tuesday, September 29, 2026 β’ Duration 01:01:08
Kara and Scott unpack Nvidiaβs record stock buyback and its new guardrails for rogue AI. Then, they break down Big Techβs prime seats at the state dinner, and the privacy concerns surrounding VoteSafe.org, a voting-information site run by Elon Muskβs America PAC. Plus, the GOPβs midterm outlook is reportedly βcraptastic,β but Scott is still nervous β and Kara gets a kick out of SNLβs βDario Amodei.β
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Watch this episode on the β β Pivot YouTube channelβ β .
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Trump TV, Metaβs Muse Charm, and Xi in D.C.
Episode 754
Friday, September 25, 2026 β’ Duration 01:05:00
Kara and Scott unpack the judgeβs order restoring White House press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, as well as the lackluster start for Trump TV. Then, Trumpβs summit with Chinese president Xi Jinping, and the implications for Taiwan. Plus, Meta goes all in on Muse with new smart glasses and a Tamagotchi-like AI charm, Andreessen Horowitz launches an alternative to college, and Scott predicts another blockbuster IPO.
Kara and Scott are going on tour! Get tickets at PivotTour.com.
Watch this episode on the β β Pivot YouTube channelβ β .Follow us on Instagram and Threads at β β @pivotpodcastofficialβ β .Follow us on Bluesky at β β @pivotpod.bsky.socialβ β Follow us on TikTok at β β @pivotpodcastβ β .Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com
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Trumpβs Press Crackdown, Paramount Settles, and Anthropicβs $2 Trillion IPO
Episode 753
Tuesday, September 22, 2026 β’ Duration 01:12:30
Kara and Scott unpack the ParamountβWarner Bros. Discovery settlement, the White Houseβs escalating fight with the press, and Amazon blocking Metaβs AI assistant. Then, they break down Trump's plans for an AI Force, whether Anthropic can pull off a $2 trillion IPO, and the stakes of Trumpβs upcoming summit with Xi Jinping.Watch this episode on the β β Pivot YouTube channelβ β .Follow us on Instagram and Threads at β β @pivotpodcastofficialβ β .Follow us on Bluesky at β β @pivotpod.bsky.socialβ β Follow us on TikTok at β β @pivotpodcastβ β .Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com
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Zuck's AI Safety Pitch, Canada Turns to Europe, and Kash Patel on Bestiality
Episode 752
Friday, September 18, 2026 β’ Duration 01:06:59
Kara and Scott debate Sydney Sweeneyβs latest controversial ad. Raging Moderates co-host Jessica Tarlov joins to discuss Canada cozying up to Europe, and the art of political disagreement. Then,Β Universal's cold feet about the Elon Musk documentary, Mark Zuckerbergβs motives in the AI debate, and Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon find common ground. And... why is FBI Director Kash Patel explaining the bureau's stance on bestiality?
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Watch this episode on the β β Pivot YouTube channelβ β .Follow us on Instagram and Threads at β β @pivotpodcastofficialβ β .Follow us on Bluesky at β β @pivotpod.bsky.socialβ β Follow us on TikTok at β β @pivotpodcastβ β .Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com
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AI Panic: Darioβs Warning, Trumpβs Dismissal, and OpenAIβs IPO Delay
Episode 751
Tuesday, September 15, 2026 β’ Duration 58:17
Kara and Scott unpack the recent AI panic, as Dario Amodei calls for a slowdown, Donald Trump dismisses concerns, and Sam Altman says OpenAI wonβt go public this year. Then, they discuss Mark Carneyβs push for closer ties with the EU, and why Canada and the U.S. may not be getting back together anytime soon. Plus, Californiaβs new online child-safety laws, and Mitch McConnellβs return to the Senate.
Watch this episode on the β β Pivot YouTube channelβ β .Follow us on Instagram and Threads at β β @pivotpodcastofficialβ β .Follow us on Bluesky at β β @pivotpod.bsky.socialβ β Follow us on TikTok at β β @pivotpodcastβ β .Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com
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Trump's 9/11 Fiction, a Major AI Warning, and Apple's Foldable iPhone
Episode 750
Friday, September 11, 2026 β’ Duration 01:07:14
Scott Free August is officially over, and Scott is back! Kara and Scott run through the biggest news he missed in August before unpacking President Trump's shifting 9/11 story and a disturbing new AI warning. Then, Trump makes a $5,000 cash promise to voters, Apple unveils its first foldable iPhone, and Kara and Scott reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.
Watch this episode on the β β Pivot YouTube channelβ β .Watch Pivot on The Prof G Channel Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 pm or 9 pm eastern. Youβll find Prof G in the live TV section on Amazon Prime, The Roku Channel, or Plex.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at β β @pivotpodcastofficialβ β .Follow us on Bluesky at β β @pivotpod.bsky.socialβ β Follow us on TikTok at β β @pivotpodcastβ β .Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com
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Ina Gartenβs Next Course? A Podcast | On With Kara Swisher
Tuesday, September 8, 2026 β’ Duration 50:03
Pivot is off for the holiday, so we're bringing you a special treat: Kara's recent "On With Kara Swisher" interview with Ina Garten!
Ina has built a culinary empire by way of simple, delicious recipes for the home cook. After two decades on The Food Network and more than a dozen cookbooks, sheβs launching a new podcast with the Vox Media Podcast Network this month, called βHappy Hour With Ina Garten.β
Ina and Kara talk about Inaβs plans for her new show, making the leap from traditional platforms to independent media, and what she'll get to do on podcasts that she couldn't do on TV. They also talk about the ways social media is reshaping our relationship to cooking and the people Ina turns to for inspiration.
Happy Hour with Ina Garten premieres Wednesday, September 16th. Subscribe to the show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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