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Monopoly Isn't A Game (with Lina Khan) - Stay Tuned with Preet

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Elon’s Politics Detox, the “Big, Beautiful” Bill's Next Phase, and Open AI's Big Bet

23 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Elon Musk’s plans to significantly reduce political spending, and his defensiveness around DOGE. They also talk about reactio...

Biden's Cancer Diagnosis, U.S. Credit Downgrade, and Trump Bullies Walmart

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss former President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis, and the reactions across the political spectrum. Then, Moody's downgrades the U....

HBO Max Returns, Trump in the Middle East, and RFK Jr. Goes Swimming

16 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 iPhon...

U.S.-China Trade Deal, Trump's Plane Grift, and the American Pope

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

AMD CEO Lisa Su on the “Dead Sexy” AI Chips Race - On with Kara Swisher

10 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

OpenAI Abandons For-Profit Plans, Disney and Uber Earnings, and Meta’s “Creepy” AI

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss rising tensions between India and Pakistan, OpenAI abandoning its for-profit plans, and President Trump’s meeting with Canadi...

Trump's Movie Tariffs, Buffett's Retirement, and Elon's New City

06 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Elon's Tesla Board Drama, Microsoft and Meta Earnings, and Bezos Bends the Knee

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss a report that Tesla’s board considered replacing Musk as CEO, President Trump’s contentious ABC interview, and Apple’s vi...

Trump's Meme Coin Scheme, Alphabet's Earnings, and Cybertruck's Competition

29 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 seriou...

Elon Steps Back from DOGE, Wall Street Whiplash, and Meta’s Antitrust Trial Continues

25 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 antitr...

Signalgate Sequel, Trump's Baby Boom Plans, and Netflix Earnings

22 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth getting caught up in another Signal scandal, Tesla’s latest setbacks, and whether Google will ...

Elon’s Harem, Trump v. Harvard, and Zuckerberg on the Stand

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

Tariff Twists and Turns, Meta Antitrust Trial, and Blue Origin Girls' Trip

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Demis Hassabis on AI, Game Theory, Multimodality, and the Nature of Creativity | Possible

12 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 pu...

Trump's Tariff Pause, Apple's Highs and Lows, and Musk v. Navarro

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 c...

Market Meltdown, Tariff Winners and Losers, and TikTok Deadline Delayed

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Liberation Day, Elon Exit Rumors, and Guest Co-Host Jon Lovett

04 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 Tr...

Elon Merges Companies, WHCA Cuts Comedian, and Guest Co-Host Jen Psaki

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Signalgate, Auto Tariffs, and Trump's Crypto Empire

28 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Meta Tell-All, Elon's Daughter Speaks Out, Cybertruck Recall

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Roberts Criticizes Trump, FTC Firings, and White House Installs Starlink

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the showdown between the Trump administration and the judiciary, President Trump’s firings at the FTC, and Starlink’s lates...

Democrats Divided, Market Roller Coaster, and Southwest Airlines

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss cracks in the Democratic Party after the shutdown showdown, and the Dems' missed messaging opportunity on the economy. Then, Pr...

Tariff Turmoil, Trump’s Tesla Ad, and Newsom’s Bannon Interview

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Amazon's Prime Video streaming “The Apprentice,” and Steve Bannon’s guest appearance on Gavin Newsom’s podcast. Then, t...

Elon's Empire Struggles, Trump's Crypto Summit, and IPO Slump

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 st...

Trump's Big Speech, Trade War Roller Coaster, and Elon v. Jon Stewart

07 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, Pre...

Trump Term Limits, TikTok Status Check, and Scott's Presidential Prospects

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Elon's First Cabinet Meeting, Trump's Gold Card, and Bezos' WaPo Revamp

28 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Elon's Ultimatum, Trump's Military Purge, and Amazon's 007 Deal

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Elon's ultimatum to federal workers, his bizarre chainsaw-wielding appearance at CPAC, and the paternity lawsuit brought by a r...

DOGE’s Chaos Strategy, X’s New Valuation, and Guest Co-Host Katie Drummond

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 f...

On with Kara Swisher: Why Ben Stiller Made Severance

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Trump’s Putin Call, Inflation Rises, and Sam Altman Strikes Back at Elon Musk

14 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss President Trump’s call with Vladimir Putin about Ukraine, inflation rising 3% in January, and Elon Musk’s Oval Office appea...

Elon's OpenAI Bid, Trump's Judicial Strategy, and DOGE's Shock and Awe

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

​​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...

Elon Pushback, Trump's Distraction Trap, and Disney Earnings

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Trump's Tariffs, Elon's Government Takeover, and OpenAI's New Funding

04 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 cronie...

DeepSeek Fallout, Meta Settles with Trump, and Guest Host Reid Hoffman

31 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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...

DeepSeek Shockwaves, Nvidia's Plunge, and Target's DEI Rollback

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 plun...

Musk vs. Altman, Trump Admin's DEI Crackdown, and Netflix Stock Surge

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Trump Takes Office, TikTok’s Brief Shutdown, and Crypto Cronyism

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 i...

TikTok's Future, Big Tech at Trump's Inauguration, and Biden's Final Warning

17 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 abou...

Zuck's Masculine Energy, Bannon vs. Musk, and Wildfires Misinformation

14 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss TikTok's prospects after the recent Supreme Court hearing, and Steve Bannon taking on Elon Musk. Then, firefighters are still b...

Meta Ends Fact Checking, Trump Tries to Redraw the Map, and the Los Angeles Fires

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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, ...

Kara's Washington Post Bid, Trump's TikTok Plans, and Tesla's Sales Drop

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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 sta...

2025 Predictions on AI, Podcasting, and the IPO of the Year

03 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for our annual predictions episode! Kara and Scott share their 2025 predictions on Trump’s second term, AI, podcasting, the IPO of the y...

Stay Tuned with Preet: Mind Over Brain Rot (with Sam Harris)

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Sam Harris is a philosopher, neuroscientist, and the host of the Making Sense podcast. He joins Preet to discuss political debate in the Trump era, th...

Prof G Markets: The Art of Spending Money

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Scott breaks down the best and worst purchases he’s ever made, and why he prefers spending money on experiences rather than things. He also shares h...

Meta's Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun Makes the Case for Open Source | On With Kara Swisher

21 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're bringing you a special episode of On With Kara Swisher! Kara sits down for a live interview with Meta's Yann LeCun, an “early AI prophet” an...

Tech Layoffs, Midlife Investing, and Parenthood in the Age of AI

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s our second call-in show! Kara and Scott talk to Pivot listeners and answer questions about investing in your 50s, how much is enough, and what ...

SoftBank's Investment, ABC's Trump Settlement, and Guest Co-Host Paul Krugman

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara is joined by Nobel Prize-winning economist, and recently retired New York Times columnist, Paul Krugman. They discuss SoftBank's $100 billion inv...

Internet’s Luigi Obsession, Biden Pardons, and Guest R.J. Cutler

13 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss President Biden’s clemency announcement, Rupert Murdoch’s succession scheme backfires, and GM scraps its Cruise robotaxi pr...

TikTok Ban Looms, Trump's AI and Crypto Czar, and Guest Vivian Tu

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss TikTok's latest legal setback, and what Donald Trump will do (if anything) if the ban goes into effect next month. Then, Trump ...

CEO Shooting, Bitcoin Surge, and Bezos’s Trump Optimism

06 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the highlights from The New York Times DealBook Summit, including Jeff Bezos saying he’s “optimistic” about a second Trum...

Hunter Biden Pardon, Kash Patel for FBI Director, and Guest Lauren Greenfield

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the Hunter Biden pardon, and its repercussions for President Biden. Then, President-elect Donald Trump selects Kash Patel to ru...

How Trump’s Second Term Could Be Bad For EVs, But Great For Tesla | Decoder

29 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving! Pivot is off for the holiday, so we're bringing you an episode of Decoder with Nilay Patel. Nilay is talking about something we've...

Bluesky's Moment, Crony Capitalism, and Guest Julie Scelfo of MAMA

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the "Glicked" effect on the box office, and Amazon's new $4 billion investment in Anthropic. Then, Elon Musk and Vivek Rameswam...

DOJ's Google Breakup Plan, Nvidia's Earnings, and Comcast's Cable Spin-off

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Nvidia's latest blockbuster earnings, the DOJ's proposal that Google sell its Chrome browser, and Comcast's plan to spin off it...

Joe and Mika's Mar-a-Lago Visit, Big Tech Derails KOSA, and Guest Kristy Caylor

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Morning Joe anchors Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski revealing they paid a visit to Donald Trump to "restart communications,...

Trump’s Controversial Picks, Bluesky’s Pop, and Spotify’s Subscriber Jump

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to deliver on his campaign promise to stop the TikTok ban, and the latest earnings from ...

Stock Market Surge, Kara's X Defection, and Guests Samantha Bee and Joanna Coles

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Wall Street hitting new highs in the wake of Trump's victory, and whether Trump will face off with Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The...

How Trump Will Impact the Economy, Big Tech, and Social Media

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott trade Election Day stories, and discuss where they went wrong with their predictions. Then, a deep dive into what a second Trump term m...

Election Predictions, Comcast Spinoff Plans, and Guest Dan Harris

05 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Election Day has finally arrived! Kara and Scott discuss the last-minute polls, the debate over equal time on TV, and how this became the "Elon Electi...

Big Tech Earnings, Trump Media Stock Plunge, and Guest Margaret Brennan

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the rise and fall of Trump Media stock, and whether or not it's an accurate predictor for the election. Plus, Biden's "garbage"...

AI Basics: Why AI Is Not a Job Killer

30 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott are back with part two of Pivot's special series on the basics of artificial intelligence. How is AI revolutionizing the workplace? And...

Trump's Rally, Bezos Backlash, and Guest Daniel Lubetzky

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

With one week to go until the election, Kara and Scott discuss Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden, and the role of Jeff Bezos in The Washin...

Trump & Fascism, Character.AI Sued for Teen Suicide, and Tesla Beats Earnings Expectations

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Apple scaling back production of Apple Vision Pro headsets, and a mother suing Character.AI, claiming a chatbot encouraged her ...

AI Basics: How and When to Use AI

23 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott are back in your feeds for a special series on the basics of Artificial Intelligence. What should you use it for? What tools are right ...

Elon's Million Dollar Giveaway, OpenAI and Microsoft Tensions, and Guests Chantal Fernandez and Lauren Sherman

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Disney's succession plans, and Netflix's latest blockbuster earnings. Then, a new report details tensions between Microsoft and...

Trump’s Strange Playlist, Kamala on Fox, and Elon’s Robot Fail

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the latest from the campaign trail: VP Kamala Harris’s potential Joe Rogan appearance, former President Trump’s musical ral...

Bill Gates on How to Tax the Rich, AI, Misinformation, & the Election | On With Kara Swisher

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pivot is off for the holiday! In the meantime, we're bringing you an episode of On With Kara Swisher. Kara is chatting with Bill Gates, the co-founder...

Google’s Potential Break Up, Hurricane Conspiracies, and Guests Susanne Craig and Russ Buettner

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the highlights of VP Kamala Harris’s press blitz, TikTok being sued by 14 states, and the much-anticipated Tesla robotaxi eve...

Kamala's Media Blitz, Elon's Giant Leap, and Guest Chris Urmson

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Kamala Harris's big media blitz, and the podcast (aside from Pivot) that she should really appear on. Then, Elon Musk leapt int...

Hurricane Helene Aftermath, Trump’s Federal Election Case, and OpenAI’s Valuation

04 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss OpenAI’s huge new valuation, and Elon Musk’s “corporate puffery.” Then, in election news, a civil VP debate, and newly ...

VP Debate, OpenAI Financial Churn, and Guest Mike Maples Jr.

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss California governor Gavin Newsom's veto of the AI bill that divided Big Tech, and Trump Media co-founders dumping $100 million ...

OpenAI Shake-Ups, Harris’s Economic Vision, and Meta's Big Show

27 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the biggest announcements from Meta’s Connect conference, and...that shirt. Then, OpenAI executives are jumping ship while th...

Nike's CEO Shake-up, Trump's "Deranged" Messaging, and Guests Kate Conger and Ryan Mac

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Microsoft's plan to reopen Three Mile Island to power its data centers, and Qualcomm's potential takeover of Intel. Then, Nike ...

Instagram's Teen Accounts, Fed Rate Cut, and Guest Justin Theroux

20 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Donald Trump's crypto plans, and Melania's bizarre promotional videos for her book. Then, Instagram is rolling out teen account...

TikTok in Court, Shein and Temu Crackdown, and Guest Evan Ratliff

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and what impact (if any) this will have on the election. Then, Tiktok has i...

Debate Reax, Taylor's Endorsement, Apple's AI Upgrades

13 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the highs and lows of the presidential debate, the potential power of Taylor Swift's endorsement, and Elon's creepy offer. Then...

Google Antitrust Redux, Debate Predictions, and Guests Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the court battle over Rupert Murdoch's empire set to get underway this week. Then, Google and the DOJ are facing off for anothe...

X Blocked in Brazil, Nvidia Wipeout, and the Fuss Over Founder Mode

06 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott are reunited and it feels so good! They talk about the latest election polls, tech stocks continuing to struggle, and Apple's role in c...

Decoder with Nilay Patel: What's Next for the Controversial 'Child Safety' Internet Bill

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

There’s a major internet speech regulation currently making its way through Congress, and it has a really good chance of becoming law. It’s called...

Zuck Under Pressure, Presidential Debate Rules, and New Covid Vaccines

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara is joined by her brother Jeff Swisher, her son Louie Swisher, and best friend of Pivot George Hahn! They discuss the upcoming debate rules and th...

The Politics of Joy, Telegram CEO Arrested, and Guest Host Adam Grant

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and guest host Adam Grant discuss whether Democrats can keep running on the politics of joy, the contrasting types of masculinity on the ballot, ...

All Things DNC, Election Updates, and Guest Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Laura Coates joins Kara as co-host to discuss all things DNC! Top speakers, funny moments, and better vibes than the RNC. And of course, Tim Walz’s ...

Convention Kickoff, Kamala Reshapes the Electoral Map, and TimTok Arrives

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pivot is at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago! Scott is stuck outside the security perimeter, but you'll still hear from him. Meanwhile, K...

The Harris Campaign's Got Jokes, Tubi's Taking Over, and Mike Birbiglia's Our Co-Host

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Comedian Mike Birbiglia joins Kara to discuss the legal backlash to President Trump and Elon Musk's X event, the role of humor in the Harris campaign,...

Trump's AI Accusations, Cable TV Challenges, and Guest Anthony Scaramucci

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara is joined by guest host Mehdi Hasan to discuss Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount announcing major write-offs for their cable assets, and Elon ...

Tim Walz, X vs. Advertisers, and Global Markets Bounce Back

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Noel King joins Kara as co-host to discuss the latest global market moves, NASA needing help from SpaceX, and whether empathy punishments work. Then, ...

Stock Market Sell-Off, Google Antitrust Verdict, and Guest Jonathan Kanter

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the global stock market sell-off, and why people shouldn't panic. Then, Berkshire Hathaway unloads nearly half of its stake in ...

Trump's Interview Disaster, The Kids Online Safety Act, and Governor Jared Polis

02 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Donald Trump's disastrous interview at the National Association of Black Journalists’ conference, the hundreds of VCs pledgin...

Murdoch Succession Drama, Trump's Voting Promises, and Guest Anne Applebaum

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Biden's proposal to reform the Supreme Court, and Rupert Murdoch's real-life succession drama. Then, Elon is dealing with some ...

Tech Stocks Tumble, Kamala's Momentum, and Guest Dr. Anthony Fauci

26 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Kamala Harris's poll numbers in the face of GOP attacks, Biden's farewell speech, and what Taylor Swift will do about it all. T...

Kamala’s Presidential Run, CrowdStrike’s Meltdown, and Guest Lydia Polgreen

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Joe Biden passing the torch to Kamala Harris, and how she'll do against Trump. Also, who will be her VP? Friend of Pivot, Ne...

Biden Campaign Crisis, Trump and the Tech Bros, and Elon Exits California

19 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Biden's campaign crisis, and what happens next. Then, a number of Kara's favorite tech bros are lining up behind Donald Trump a...

Trump VP Pick, Assassination Attempt Aftermath, and Guest David Plouffe

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott react to the news of Donald Trump's VP pick, J.D. Vance, in real time. Then, they discuss whether Americans can actually "lower the tem...

Biden on the Defensive, Trump's Threats, and Congressional Stock Trading

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Microsoft and Apple ditching OpenAI board seats, the proposed ban on congressional stock trading, and Tesla's EV market share d...

Biden's Future, Paramount Skydance Merger, and Guest Brian Derrick

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Biden's decision to stay in the race, and what alternate scenarios might look like. Then, after months of negotiations, the Par...

OpenAI CTO Mira Murati on ScarJo Controversy, Sam Altman & Disinfo Fears | On With Kara Swisher

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pivot is off for the holiday! In the meantime, we're bringing you an episode of On With Kara Swisher. Kara interviews Mira Murati, Chief Technology Of...

Future of Travel: How is Aviation Innovating?

03 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pivot’s special series on the future of travel wraps up with a last stop: planes. What exactly is happening with Boeing? How will AI play a role in ...

Debate Aftermath, Amazon Takes on Shein, and Guest Kim Scott

02 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the Supreme Court's Trump immunity ruling, and some of the controversial opinions from this term. Then, frustrations, fears, an...