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TikTok Ban, Sam Altman's Return to OpenAI Board, Fake News Sites

13 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Live from SXSW... it's a bonus episode of Pivot! Kara and Scott discuss Sam Altman getting reinstated to OpenAI's board following an investigation, fa...

Katie Britt's SOTU Response, SVB Collapse Revisited, and Guest Savannah Guthrie

12 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the Oscars, Sen. Katie Britt's viral State of the Union rebuttal, and the Kate Middleton photo manipulation controversy. Then, ...

OpenAI Claps Back at Elon, Biden v. Trump Rematch, and Disney’s Proxy Fight

08 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Disney’s proxy fight with Nelson Peltz nearing an end, a new cap on credit card late fees, and employers dialing back on cove...

Elon's OpenAI Lawsuit, EU's Big Tech Regulation, and Guest Tom Scocca

05 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the state of the presidential race on Super Tuesday, and the Supreme Court ruling on Trump's Colorado ballot eligibility. Then,...

Apple Scraps EVs, Google’s Problematic AI, and the SEC’s OpenAI Investigation

01 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Warning: there are already fake AI-generated versions of Kara's book on Amazon. Plus, Kara and Scott discuss Mitch McConnell’s retirement, and the S...

SCOTUS and Social Media, Reddit's IPO, and Guest Barbara McQuade

27 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the Supreme Court cases that could change social media as we know it, and the recent disturbing investigations into parent-run ...

Nvidia Earnings, Tech Regulation, and the Capital One-Discover Merger

23 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott weigh in on the Alabama Supreme Court embryo ruling, and what it means for the future of IVF. Then, the Senate moves closer to passing ...

Secrets to Successful Professional Relationships

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott joinWhere Should We Begin? with Esther Perel. Too often we can focus on troubles in our relationships and not what happens when the rel...

X’s Check Mark Trouble, Lyft’s Typo, and Bezos’ Tax Break

16 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the country’s latest mass shooting in Kansas City, and a new AI gun safety campaign. Also, X may be violating U.S. sanctions ...

Disney's "Epic" Deal, Biden's Memory, and Guests Zoë Schiffer and Kurt Wagner

13 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the Taylor Swift effect on the Super Bowl, and pick their favorite ads. Then, they've got opinions about the new special counse...

Tucker Carlson’s Putin Interview, Adam Neumann’s WeWork Bid, and Meta’s AI Labels

09 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Donald Trump’s lack of immunity in the 2020 election trial, Meta’s efforts to label AI content, and WeWork co-founder Adam ...

Meta's Stock Surge, Biden's Economy, and Guest Denise Hamilton

06 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Joe Rogan's new $250 million deal with Spotify, the Wall Street Journal's latest report on Elon's drug use, and Nikki Haley's a...

Social Media & Child Safety, Elon's Paycheck, and Guest Conor Dougherty

02 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott talk Apple Vision Pro, Disney’s failed lawsuit against Ron DeSantis, and a $100 million deal for the Smartless podcast. Also, will El...

Deepfake Regulation, Media Layoffs, and Guest Chris Dixon

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Amazon bringing ads to Prime Video, the jury's $83 million verdict against Donald Trump in the E. Jean Carroll defamation case,...

Netflix’s Subscriber Surge, Tesla Earnings, and Guest James Bennet

26 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott are back with you to discuss Oscar nominations, Jon Stewart’s return to The Daily Show, and Trump’s win in New Hampshire. Also, Net...

DeSantis Drops Out, Stock Market Soars, and Guest Aileen Lee

23 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Ron DeSantis' departure from the 2024 race and the Biden/Trump rematch that everyone is dreading. Then, with the good news abou...

Elon’s Power Play, Ozempic Insurance Costs, and the Future of ESG

19 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It’s the first-ever Pivot call-in show! Kara and Scott talk to Pivot listeners and answer questions on Elon, AI, Ozempic, and more. Plus, Apple’s ...

‎Decoder: How Donald Trump and Elon Musk Killed Twitter, with Marty Baron and Zoe Schiffer

16 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Pivot will return on Friday! But in the meantime, we're bringing you this special episode of Decoder, all about the demise of Twitter. Nilay Patel tal...

Don Lemon Returns, Bitcoin ETF Approval, and BI vs. Axel Springer

12 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the final GOP debate before the Iowa caucuses, the SEC approving Bitcoin ETFs, and Apple Vision Pro getting ready to hit the ma...

Musk Drug Use, Plagiarism Debates, & Disney's Family Feud

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott are back with a lot to discuss! They start with the new Wall Street Journal piece on Elon Musk’s drug use, and get some medical exper...

AI Copyrights, Girl Math, and Blindsides

05 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott are starting off the new year answering your listener questions! They tackle why more tech people aren't serving in government, whether...

The Year in Pivot: AI, Unions, Taylor Swift, and Insults Galore

29 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott look back at highlights from the biggest themes of the year: learning to live with AI, labor strikes, the economic impact of girl powe...

Best Friends of Pivot

22 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As 2023 comes to an end, Kara and Scott are revisiting some of their favorite Friends of Pivot interviews, including fascinating and thought-provoking...

2024 Predictions on AI, The Election, X's Future and More

19 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time for our annual predictions episode! Kara and Scott share their 2024 predictions on politics, stocks, China, Google and more. Plus, some Fr...

Epic Games Wins Against Google, COP 28, and Guest Naomi Alderman

15 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Tesla recalling 2 million vehicles, Netflix revealing viewership statistics, and a couple of….terrifying liquids. Then, nearl...

"Free Speech Warriors," EU's AI Act, and Guest Dan Pfeiffer

12 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Tucker Carlson's new streaming service, Elon letting Alex Jones back on X, and whether the criticism of Google's Gemini demo vi...

Taylor Swift, AI Alliance, University Presidents, and Guest Lou Paskalis

08 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss TIME's Person of the Year, Taylor Swift, George Santos' Cameo stardom, and yet another Republican debate. Then, they critique ...

Dow is Up, Santos is Out, and Guest Sixto Cancel

05 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the Dow's record highs and home ownership's new lows. Then, George Santos leaves Congress like a "Scandal in the Wind," while t...

Elon, Kissinger, Cuban, Haley, IPOs, and Guest Rob Copeland

01 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We have a newspalooza for you today. Kara and Scott discuss Elon Musk's decision to put advertisers on blast, Henry Kissinger's death, Nikki Haley's n...

Sam Altman's Return to OpenAI, Meta's Underage Users, and Guest Alan Patricof

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Jeff Zucker's return to the news business, and the cost of advertiser backlash in Elon Musk's antisemitism controversy. Then, S...

Decoder: Barack Obama on AI, Free Speech, and the Future of the Internet

24 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Happy Thanksgiving! While Kara and Scott take a break after a crazy week of news, enjoy this episode of Decoder, featuring Nilay Patel's interview wit...

Sam Altman Goes to Microsoft, Elon Goes Thermonuclear, and Guest Dr. Joy Buolamwini

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara shares her latest reporting on Sam Altman and his decision to go to Microsoft, then she and Scott discuss what's next for OpenAI. Plus, Elon Musk...

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on the OpenAI Debacle

21 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In the swirl of drama around Sam Altman’s exit from OpenAI, one company seems to be the winner: Microsoft. It has both a significant partnership wit...

Emergency Episode! Sam Altman Out at OpenAI and X's Advertiser Exodus

18 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

It's an emergency crossover episode of Pivot and the Prof G Pod and there's a lot to discuss. Sam Altman is out as CEO of OpenAI – but what exactly ...

Government Shutdown Averted, A Surge in Hate Speech, and Guest Adrian Aoun

17 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Nikki Haley's social media stance, Truth Social's waning prospects, and the revelation that Google sends a third of Safari ad r...

Shutdown Deja Vu, AI and Actors, and Guest Meredith Levien

14 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the new (and bizarre) AI pin, and Trump's desire for a televised trial. Also, the threat of a government shutdown is back, but ...

Actors Strike Ends, OpenAI's Big Moves, and Guest Mattie Kahn

10 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the winners and losers from the GOP debate, Disney's latest earnings, and why Rivian seems to be bucking EV trends. Then, the 1...

Biden's Bad Polls, Lessons Learned from SBF Trial, and Guest Kashmir Hill

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss why Jeff Bezos is really moving to Florida, major changes coming to the real estate business and Elon's new AI bot, Grok. Plus,...

Disney's Hulu Deal, UAW Strike Impact, and Guest Chris Krebs

03 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott tell all about their trip to the White House. Then, they discuss the Ozempic effect on Krispy Kreme stock, and Disney taking full contr...

EV Declines, Net Neutrality, and an AI Executive Order

31 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott are making the TV rounds: Kara was on The Simpsons, and Scott was on Bill Maher! They’re also on their way to The White House as Pres...

Speaker Johnson, Meta Lawsuit, and Elon's Twitter-versary

27 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss where Twitter/X stands one year after Elon's acquisition. They also break down Biden's upcoming A.I. executive order, and the...

AI Ethics at Code 2023

25 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Platformer's Casey Newton moderates a conversation at Code 2023 on ethics in artificial intelligence, with Ajeya Cotra, Senior Program Officer at Open...

Supreme Court and Social Media, Cybertruck Troubles, and Guest Matt Mullenweg

24 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the investigation into what Jim Jordan knew about sexual abuse at Ohio State, Jon Stewart and Apple parting ways and a tough ro...

Goldman Sachs' Earnings Woes, X Tests Subscriptions, and Marc Andreesen’s Manifesto

20 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the ongoing House speaker’s race, tech leaders dropping out of the Web Summit conference, and Google cutting news division jo...

Middle East Messaging, Microsoft's $69B Deal, and Guest Rick Wilson

17 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss whether companies should speak up or stay silent on the Israel-Hamas War. Then, what Microsoft's $69 billion acquisition of vid...

Israel-Hamas War, Search for a Speaker, and Guest Esther Perel

13 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss how the Israel-Hamas war is getting covered on social media and the influx of misinformation. Then, Republicans still can't dec...

Driving Upward Economic Mobility — with Professor Raj Chetty | The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

10 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Pivot will return on Friday! In the meantime, we're bringing you an episode from another podcast in the Pivot universe: The Prof G Pod. Raj Chetty, t...

Congress in Chaos, The Ozempic Effect, and the Healthcare Strike

06 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss declining social media traffic to news sites, Amazon using an algorithm to test how high they could boost prices, and why the b...

Whitney Wolfe Herd at Code 2023

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Bumble Founder and CEO Whitney Wolfe Herd speaks with CNBC Correspondent Julia Boorstin at Code 2023. They discuss the power of AI, and whether it cou...

Newsom's Senate Pick, SCOTUS Takes on Social Media, and Guest New York Times Pitchbot

03 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss California Governor Gavin Newsom's choice of Laphonza Butler for Dianne Feinstein's senate seat, and whether Kevin McCarthy cou...

Byron Allen at Code 2023

30 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Allen Media Group Founder, Chairman and CEO Byron Allen speaks with CNBC Correspondent Julia Boorstin at Code 2023. They discuss his bid to buy ABC, ...

Code Drama, WGA Revisited, and The Taylor Swift Effect

29 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After a headline-making Code Conference, Kara discusses her interview with Yoel Roth, the former head of trust and safety at Twitter, and also talks ...

Writers Strike Deal, Betting Against the FTC, and Guest Mathias Döpfner

26 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the tentative deal between Hollywood writers and studios, and what it means for the future of the industry. They also talk abo...

Rupert, Russell, and a Looming Shutdown

22 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

As Rupert Murdoch announces his retirement, Kara and Scott discuss the future of the media mogul's empire and his legacy. They also react to the Russe...

Strike Winners & Losers, Disney's ABC Decision, and Guest Benyamin Cohen

19 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the Jann Wenner controversy, and the new management term "feedforward." And as the "summer of strikes" marches into the fall, ...

AI Summit, U.S. v. Google, and Drew Barrymore Backlash

15 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the new openings for the greatest jobs in journalism – Taylor Swift and Beyoncé reporters. They also unpack Apple's underwhe...

Inside Elon’s New Bio, A.I. Goes to Washington and Guest Kristi Coulter

12 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott dish on their big date night at the U.S. Open. They also preview A.I.'s big week on Capitol Hill before Kara gives her no-holds-ba...

Cable Wars, FTC vs. Amazon, and Elon vs. the ADL

08 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scott is back! He and Kara waste no time digging into Charter vs. Disney and the FTC’s possible Amazon suit. Our Friend of Pivot is CEO and National...

Land of the Giants: How Tesla Became the Elon Musk Co.

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not many people can name the original founders of Tesla. So how did two guys who wanted to build an electric car create a company synonymous with Elon...

The Apple Vision Pro, Being Present, and Scott’s Hair

01 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Free August is over, welcome to Scottember! As we head into the holiday weekend, Kara and Scott open the listener mail bag to answer questions a...

Electric Vehicles, Tech Giant Land Grab and Co-Host Joanna Stern

29 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Wall Street Journal columnist Joanna Stern is Kara's co-host as Scott-free August comes to an end. They explore how Trump's mugshot is spawning merch ...

GOP Debate, AI in Medicine and the Right Wing's New Favorite Song with Co-Hosts Louie Swisher and Dr. Jeffrey Swisher

25 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

All in the family! Kara's son Louie Swisher and her brother Dr. Jeffrey Swisher join her to co-host. The trio discuss Ronan Farrow's new reporting on ...

The Future of Threads, Biotech, and Education

22 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

A minor break in Scott-Free August (because Scott misses you all): Kara and Scott open the listener mail bag to answer your questions about Instagram ...

Trump Indictments, Blind Side Drama, and Co-Host Don Lemon

18 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Journalist and anchor Don Lemon joins Kara for his first major conversation about leaving CNN, what he's been doing since, and what he's planning to d...

Maui Fires, the Hollywood Strikes, and Co-Host George Hahn

15 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

George Hahn is back to join Kara as co-host! They discuss the latest in the Zuckerberg v. Musk cage match, Sam Bankman-Fried reporting to jail, and Do...

Twitter’s Trump Warrant, and An Abortion Rights Win in Ohio with Co-Host Will Hurd

11 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Republican presidential candidate joins Will Hurd joins Kara as co-host to discuss aging politicians, an FEC efforts to regulate AI in campaign ads, a...

Tech Money in Politics, SBF, and Billion-Dollar Barbie with Co-Host Teddy Schleifer

08 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Puck's Teddy Schleifer is Kara's co-host, chatting about Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal woes, Barbie hitting $1 billion, and the Musk v. Zuckerberg cag...

Trump's Latest Indictment, Strike Update, and Co-Host Savannah Guthrie

04 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We’re starting off Scott Free August strong with TODAY co-host Savannah Guthrie. Kara and Savannah give us a look behind the scenes at how they've ...

Elon Musk’s Outer Space, Scott-Free August Preview, and Guest Ian Rogers

01 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the comeback of the Chevy Bolt, and Scott’s thoughts on Barbie. Also, what should the government do about the dominance o...

Big Tech Earnings, College Admissions Controversies, and UFOs

28 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott talk about the latest interest rate hike, Mitch McConnell’s health scare, and whether the aliens are finally here or not. Plus, it’...

The X Factor, AI Guardrails, and a Barbenheimer Post-Mortem

25 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss a huge weekend at the box office, and Jeff Bezos' renewed interest in The Washington Post. Plus, WTF is Elon doing with his Twi...

Barbenheimer, AI in the Newsroom, and Scott Doubles Down

21 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara's got the latest from the Barbie premiere, where YES she saw Mr and Mrs. Gaetz. Scott has some more thoughts on who the real enemy is in the Holl...

Bob Iger’s Rough Ride, Record-Breaking Heat Waves and Guest Ashlee Vance

18 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Tesla’s Cybertruck, Tucker Carlson’s new media company, and a drop in Threads engagement. Also, Bob One’s contract has be...

Zuck's Second Chance, Lina Khan's Losing Streak, and More

14 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss actors joining writers on the picket line, and Ticketmaster vs. Taylor Swift fans, again.* Also, Threads hit 100 million users...

Tesla’s Chargers, The Writers’ Strike, and What Global Policies Will Save the World

11 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Will Tesla’s Charging network provoke the FTC? Can writers take control of their intellectual property? Can our electrical infrastructure support EV...

Meta’s Threads, and A Major First Amendment Ruling

07 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Apple hitting a $3 trillion valuation, China announcing export restrictions on minerals used in the production of semiconductor...

The Economy, the Media, and Fatherhood — with Kai Ryssdal

04 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kai Ryssdal, the host and senior editor of Marketplace, joins Scott to discuss the state of the economy and his take on the media. We also learn how K...

Psychedelics in Silicon Valley, and Restrictions on AI Chip Exports

30 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Donald Trump may soon return to Twitter, new F1 team owners, and Wheel of Fortune’s Vanna White wants a raise. Then, psychedelics have a hold on tec...

Rebellion in Russia, Titan Fallout, and Guest Jason Del Rey

27 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Breaking news: Kara Swisher will not referee the cage match between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. Also, SpaceX is looking to up its valuation, and Me...

Tesla’s Rising Value, Meta’s AI, and Twitter’s Ad Problem

23 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott are live at Cannes! They discuss Tesla’s market value going up a quarter of a trillion dollars, and Meta letting advertisers know how...

Google’s Sundar Pichai Talks Seach, AI, and Dancing with Microsoft

20 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Nilay Patel, editor in chief of The Verge, talks to Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google and Alphabet about what he thinks of the future of search, and hi...

E.U. Tech Regulation, Bud Light Sales, and Kara Tries the Apple Vision Pro

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara has a pretty rave review of Apple's Vision Pro, but can she sell Scott on trying it out? Also, E.U is on a tear of technology regulation, includ...

Trump Heads to Court (Again), Tesla's Autopilot Danger, and Guest Jennifer Pahlka

13 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Trump Heads to Court (Again), Tesla's Autopilot Danger, and Guest Jennifer Pahlka Kara and Scott talk about George Soros' succession plan, Twitter’s...

PGA Tour's Mysterious Merger, Instagram's Pedophile Problem

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The SEC is coming for crypto’s biggest players, Fox News says Tucker Carlson broke his contract with a new Twitter show, and Chris Licht is out at C...

Apple's Vision Pro, Chris Licht Outlook, and Friend of Pivot Ben Terris

06 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The Directors Guild avoids a strike, Amazon may join the wireless market, and tech companies prepare for 2024 by acting like it's 2020. Also, Apple fi...

Biden Wins the Debt Deal, and AI Extinction

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Elizabeth Holmes goes to prison, the Sackler family escapes liability, and Twitter's valuation drops even lower. Also, Congress votes to raise the deb...

How worried—or excited—should we be about AI? Recode Media with Peter Kafka

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

AI is amazing… or terrifying, depending on who you ask. This is a technology that elicits strong, almost existential reactions. So, as a Memorial Da...

The Twitter DeSaster and the Surgeon General’s Social Media Warning

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meta will sell Giphy in an antitrust loss, and the man who ran a Twitter account tracking Elon Musk’s private jet is now tracking Ron Desantis. Also...

Disney’s Billion Dollar Punch, AppGPT, and Guest Chasten Buttigieg

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The EU deals Meta a record-breaking fine, Jeffrey Epstein reportedly attempted to blackmail Bill Gates, and the debt ceiling is looming closer. Also, ...

Supreme Court Saves Social Media, Montana Bans TikTok, and Sam Altman Wants AI Regulation

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

EU regulators say 'game on' for the Microsoft-Activision deal, WeWork's CEO is stepping down, and the latest call for AI regulation is coming from ins...

A New Chief Twit, CNN Fallout, and Senator Mark Warner

16 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Taylor Swift's economic impact, and why there are troubles at Disney Plus and Netflix. Meanwhile, over at Twitter: a new CEO, a...

Trump's Town Hall, Santos Charged, and STFU with Dan Lyons

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Tucker Carlson says he's moving to Twitter, Google cuts a deal with the New York Times, and the Biden administration might make airlines pay their cus...

Debt Ceiling, Trump Town Hall, and Guest Claire Hughes Johnson

09 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott talk about the coronation, CNN's Trump town hall, and Elizabeth Holmes. Also, Twitter is bleeding blue checks, and Tucker Carlson repor...

Regulating AI, Culture Wars at the School Play, and Guest Anne Applebaum on Ukraine

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott on interest rates, new Airbnb features, and the text that got Tucker Carlson fired. AI CEOs are headed to the White House as the FTC pu...

J.P. Morgan's First Republic Deal, Twitter v. Bluesky, and Friend of Pivot Joelle Emerson

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the recent warnings from one of the “Godfathers of AI,” as well as the potential writers' strike. Then, J.P Morgan keeps g...

Disney Sues DeSantis, Meta's Good Quarter, and the Case Against TikTok with Senator Michael Bennet

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The UK moves to block the Microsoft-Activision deal, Peter Thiel announces a change to his political giving, and First Republic Bank shows we're not o...

Tucker & Don Out, Elon's Blue Check Wreck, and Guest Baratunde Thurston

25 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott react to news that Tucker Carlson is out at Fox, and Don Lemon at CNN. Plus, Kara's got a blue check and Scott doesn't after a messy we...

Fox News Must Pay, DeSantis Doubles Down on Disney, and Dmitri Alperovitch on Discord

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Meta's Year of Efficiency continues with 10,000 more layoffs. Apple gets into the savings game with a competitive interest rate. Florida's Ron DeSanti...

The Discord Leaks, San Francisco Safety, and Kate Crawford on AI

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Scott’s back on Twitter, and Elon says the platform could be cash-flow positive this quarter - coincidence? Kara and Scott discuss growing calls for...

Twitter Payments, Financial Illiteracy, and the Out-of-Touch Elite

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why does anyone need another form of payment? Who's really behind all that "un-American" content on TikTok? And which Pivot co-host is the most elite?...