Trump is Back on Meta, The DOJ Sues Google, and No More Murdoch Merger
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the Bad Blood between the Senate Judiciary Committee and Live Nation, Walmart...
Netflix Shakeup, More Tech Layoffs, and Guest Cory Doctorow
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Biden will get a new Chief of Staff, the U.S. Attorney has questions for Amazon, and Elon takes the ...
Microsoft's Hard Landing, Bitcoin Bounces Back, and Inside Twitter with Zoe Schiffer
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Microsoft layoffs, cryptocurrency’s surprising recovery, and Jacinda Ardern...
Live from London: Recession Calling?
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott visit London's "new Palo Alto" for a live discussion on Tim Cook's pay cut, Prince Ha...
Live from DLD: Microsoft's AI Future and the FAA Meltdown
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At Munich's Digital-Life-Design conference, Kara and Scott unpack EU tech regulations, Tesla's many ...
The New McCarthy Era, A.I. on the Rise, and Guest Mike Allen
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott are back together! They discuss the new power balance in Congress, how A.I. will and ...
House Arrest, Meta Fined Over Fine Print, and More...with Audie Cornish
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CNN's Audie Cornish joins Kara as guest co-host with plenty to cover: the Republican disarray in the...
State of Play: Inflation, Recession Signals, and the Housing Market — with Mark Zandi - The Prof G Pod
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sharing an episode of The Prof G Pod, Scott Galloway's other favorite podcast. Enjoy! Ma...
Elon Musk: Somebody That I Used to Know - On with Kara Swisher
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sharing an episode of On with Kara Swisher - her other favorite podcat. Elon Musk is a p...
Elon, SBF, AI and What the Hell is Up in Tech? - On with Kara Swisher
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this episode of On with Kara Swisher! From the high speed train wreck at Twitter to the extrad...
2022: Pivot's Year in Review
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're looking back at the BIGGEST stories of the year. And what a year! When 2022 began, Russia enjo...
The Future of Antitrust, Bitcoin, DWAC, and more
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott look back on a year of predictions. What did they get right? What did Elon ruin? We’...
Microsoft Takeovers, the World's Richest Person, and Jack Dorsey's Legacy
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott open the ol' listener mailbag to answer queries about LinkedIn etiquette, Microsoft p...
The FTC Sues Microsoft and Twitter Blue is Back
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shortly after we recorded this episode, Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested in the Bahamas. Don't worry, ...
The Growing U.S.-China Divide, Senate's Journalism Bill is DOA, and Congressman Ro Khanna
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Twitter ads are showing up on white nationalist profiles, and some big names exit Salesforce. Also, ...
The Twitter Files, How to Make Good Business Decisions, and Guest Maria Ressa
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In another big week for content moderation, internal Twitter emails detailing the decision to block ...
SBF’s Publicity Tour, Elon vs. Apple, and The Respect for Marriage Act
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk calls a truce with Tim Cook after picking a series of fights with Apple. Kara and Scott re...
The Excruciating Toll of Elon's Stunts
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host William D. Cohan joins Kara to discuss the latest developments in the Twitter saga: banne...
How to Raise the Next Scott Galloway
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving! Kara and Scott take a break from the news to answer all your questions about rai...
Bob One Returns, Trump Can Tweet Again, and Guest Noam Bardin on Post News
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Elon Musk’s latest moves, including letting Former President Trump back ont...
Elon Bets It All, Apple Grows Out of China, and Guest Kate Klonick
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apple will source chips from a plant in Arizona, in a move to lower its dependence on Taiwan. Also, ...
Deep Cuts at Twitter, FTX Hack, and Friend of Pivot Joe Coscarelli
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the latest belt-tightening measures at Amazon and Disney and the latest round...
Crypto Chaos, Meta Layoffs, Musk Mania, and Guest Jonathan Haidt
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott dissect what the FTX meltdown means for cryptocurrency, Meta's layoffs, and how the m...
Parody Accounts on Twitter, Peak Layoff Season, and Tech Monopolies
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott question Elon Musk's sense of humor after he bans comedian Kathy Griffin (and others ...
More Twitter Drama, Amazon Post-Pandemic, and Guest Jon Favreau on the Midterms
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara is joined by guest host Kai Ryssdal, Host and Senior Editor of Marketplace! They discuss the l...
Chief Twit, Apple’s Earnings, and Guest Margaret Sullivan
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From a misinformation scandal to a so-called trolling campaign, Kara and Scott discuss the first few...
Twitter’s Future, Big Tech’s Bad Earnings, and Adidas and Ye
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the headwinds Elon Musk and Twitter employees will face, as well as disappoin...
Republicans v. Google, Musk’s Twitter Plans, and Guest Dahlia Lithwick
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk wants to layoff 75% of Twitter’s staff, and Republicans are suing Google. Amazon's getti...
Netflix Breaks a Losing Streak, Zuck Swipes at iMessages, and Guest Ben Smith of Semafor
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix beat estimates for Q3 and added two million subscribers. Meta has Super-App dreams for Whats...
Ye's Parlay, Rupert's Reunion, and Guest Anne Applebaum
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a big week in right wing media: Kanye’s buying Parler, Murdoch may re-merge Fox and Ne...
Elon and Russia, the Metaverse, the Economy, and Alex Jones
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk pushes back against reports that he had conversations with Putin, but Kara and Scott aren'...
On with Kara Swisher: Maggie Haberman Makes Sense of Donald Trump
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Pivot listeners! The Pivot team is off for the Monday holiday, so instead of your regularly-sche...
Elon and Twitter's Wild Ride, Q3 Wins and Fails, and OPEC
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott give us a break down of the biggest themes of Q3, and wins and fails of the quarter. ...
Emergency Bonus Episode: Now Elon's Really Ready to Buy Twitter at $54.20
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott are ready with the hot takes in reaction to the breaking news that Elon Musk has revi...
Elon’s Texts, TikTok’s Wins and Fails in Europe, and Guest Gabriel Debenedetti
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So many Elon texts. Kara and Scott discuss A-listers’ conversations with Musk, and TikTok’s wins...
Oprah and Apple End Deal, 'Dahmer' Sets Records, Advertisers Flee Twitter, and More
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oprah and Apple TV cut the cord on their deal while Netflix's Dahmer series breaks records. Kara and...
The Legacy of Steve Jobs, at Code 2022
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Cook, Sir Jony Ive, and Laurene Powell Jobs unpack the life and work of Steve Jobs, the legendar...
Market Mayhem, Iran Protests, and Guest Jessica Yellin
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the growing protests in Iran, and what dramatic market declines mean for the ...
Jen Psaki at Code 2022
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki speaks with Kara Swisher at Code 2022. They discuss Psa...
The Future of Crypto, SPACs, and Trump's Legal Troubles
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Biden administration makes a full-court press at crypto. Could a digital dollar be next? Also, t...
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy at Code 2022
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks with Kara Swisher at Code 2022. Kara and Andy discuss his thoughts on u...
States vs. Social Media, Adobe Acquires Figma, and Guest Marta Tellado
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the impacts of a Texas social media law, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s...
Bob Iger at Code 2022
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Iger, the former CEO and Chairman of The Walt Disney Company, speaks with Kara Swisher at Code 2...
Big Tech Testifies, California v. Amazon, and Patagonia for the Climate
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a big week on the Hill for tech companies. Kara and Scott discuss the testimonies of TikTok C...
Frances Haugen at Code 2022
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Frances Haugen, the former Facebook employee who turned over a trove of documents known as the Faceb...
The Twitter Whistleblower, A Potential Saudi Vice Deal, and Guest Mark Bergen
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott are back to discuss the demise of a journalism antitrust bill, as well as a potentia...
Snap Inc.'s Evan Spiegel at Code 2022
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 has been a difficult year for Snap, Inc. Shortly after announcing layoffs, Snap CEO Evan Spiege...
Queen Elizabeth, Code 2022, and Return of the Dawg!
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Galloway is back! He joins Kara at Code 2022, where they spent the week interviewing the bigge...
Land of the Giants: The Facebook Election
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're sharing a special episode from Land of the Giants: The Facebook/ Meta Disruption. To li...
Trump’s Top Secret Photo, Snap Layoffs, and more with George Hahn
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
George Hahn is back for our final Scott-Free August episode! Kara and George discuss Twitter's big c...
The Fed’s Dire Warning, Apple's Legal Headache, and Guest Kevin Delaney
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s co-host is William D. Cohan! He and Kara discuss a dire warning from the Fed, and a potent...
Twitter's Whistleblower and Biden's Debt Jubilee, with Sam Sanders
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Sanders (of Vulture's podcast "Into It") joins Kara to discuss the politics of Yellowstone, the ...
Social Media Bad Guys, Mar-a-Lago Mania, and Co-Host Monica Lewinsky
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monica Lewinsky co-hosts Pivot! She and Kara discuss Andrew Tate's ban from Meta and TikTok, Dan Pr...
Adam Neumann's Return, Climate Change Tech, and More with Molly Wood
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host Molly Wood joins Kara to discuss how social media platforms are preparing for the midterm...
Salman Rushdie Recovers, Republicans vs. the FBI, and Guest Ken Burns
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Roxane Gay joins Kara as guest co-host! They discuss the growing threats of violence following the F...
Trump Pleads the Fifth, Privacy Post-Roe, and Elon Dumps More Tesla For Twitter
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Judd Apatow is Kara’s guest co-host! They discuss what the Fifth Amendment means to Donald Trump, ...
A Landmark Climate Bill, Alex Jones Owes, and Guest Isaac Fitzgerald
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara’s co-host for this episode is the one and only Sean Hayes! They discuss the Alex Jones verdic...
Primary Results, An Abortion Win in Kansas, and Pelosi’s Taiwan Trip
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara is joined by co-host Lis Smith! They discuss this week’s primary results and Kansas voting to...
The Missing January 6th Texts, Sinema’s Disruption, and Guest Sari Horwitz on the Opioid Industry
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott-Free August is here, and comedian Kathy Griffin is Kara’s first guest co-host! They discuss ...
The DOJ’s Trump Investigation, Meta’s Revenue Drop, and Joe Manchin’s Deal
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MSNBC’s Katy Tur is Scott's guest co-host on this episode! They discuss Meta’s first ever drop i...
Liz Cheney's Next Move, a Massive Crypto Scam, Earnings, and More
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Of course Kara and Scott will talk about the sex lives of tech leaders. But once that's out of thei...
Amazon's Healthcare Move, Netflix Earnings, and More
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon's purchase of One Medical could disrupt the healthcare industry, maybe for the better, Kara a...
Microsoft & Netflix are BFFs, Delaware Showdown, and Sperm Donors
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk doesn't want to go to Delaware anytime soon. Adam Neumann's new blockchain venture isn't b...
Everyone’s Favorite Legal Battle, and So Much Inflation
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss inflation being at a 41 year high, and predict what's to come in the showdown...
Twitter and Elon Head to Court, The Uber Files, and Guest Mark Leibovich
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Elon Musk and Twitter gearing up for a court battle, the initial revelations ...
Bonus Episode: Elon is Done with Twitter
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking news: Elon Musk has informed Twitter that he is terminating his $44 billion dollar deal. Ka...
Twitter’s Suing the Government of India and Yet Another Mass Shooting in America
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Twitter alleging the Government of India abused their power, and more Governm...
Twitter, Layoffs, and Streaming: Pivot's Q2 Quarterly Review
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott are back with a Quarterly Review, to see how our predictions from the past quarter ha...
Corporations Adapt Post-Roe, Disney’s Bob Chapek is Here to Stay, and Cassidy Hutchinson’s Testimony
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott take a look at how corporations are adapting to a post-Roe world, including Facebook ...
Post-Roe America: Politics, Privacy, and the Court
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara talks to three experts about the fallout from Dobbs v Jackson. First, Irin Carmon, Senior Corre...
TikTok's China Problem, Kellogg's Snack Attack, and MSNBC'S Katy Tur
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Twitter's board gives Elon's bid the go-ahead, the Obamas ditch Spotify for Amazon, and TikTok denie...
Couples, Money, and the Future of Dating Apps
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Pivot’s first (and possibly last) dating-themed show, Kara and Scott discuss expert predictions...
Elon's Meet-and-Tweet, Microsoft's Union Deal, and Senator Michael Bennet
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix plays a Squid Game in real life, but the Fed may have already launched its own. The January ...
Will Netflix Buy Roku? Are You Ready for Antitrust Summer? And More.
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott sounds off about the rumors of a Netflix-Roku deal. Also, the Senate could vote on t...
Apple’s Buy-Now-Pay-Later, Texas’ Twitter Investigation, and Buzzfeed’s Stock Drop
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Apple getting into the Buy-Now-Pay-Later game, and Texas announcing an invest...
Elon Threatens to Walk, TikTok's Fave CPA, Krystal Todd, and more.
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise, surprise: Elon is threatening to walk away from the Twitter deal. We look ahead to the upc...
Sheryl Sandberg's Next Move
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk orders Tesla executives back to the office, Texas's social media law goes back on ice, and...
Ask Kara and Scott!
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You send us great questions, and we owe you answers. On this episode, we open up the listener mailba...
Judd Apatow, Texas, and Snap Inc.
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Also, Snap Inc.’s stock spiral, and Paypal a...
Just the SPACs, Ma'am
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apple pulls up roots in China, Facebook gives researchers access to some treasured data, and the SPA...
Billionaires Shouldn't Tweet, Netflix Layoffs, and Guest Rebecca Traister
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Primary results are in! Aggrieved billionaires Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk can't stop tweeting at the g...
Twitter's Lots of Bots, Netflix Isn't Joking With Employees
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Disney+ gains subscribers in Q2, but winter may be coming. Kara and Scott discuss Twitter's bot prob...
Bonus Episode: Elon Pauses Twitter Bid
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk is putting his Twitter deal on hold. Who could have predicted this??? Kara and Scott have ...
Thiel Thinks BlackRock is Woke, Tesla Stalls Out, and a Crypto Crash
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tesla halts production in Shanghai, Grindr flirts with going public, and Democrats get an edge at th...
Market Madness, The Latest on Roe, and Guest Kirsten Grind
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott ponder the market slide and where its worst impacts will be felt, and discuss legal e...
Can Corporations Plan for a Post-Roe World?
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Roe v. Wade could be overturned. Kara and Scott discuss the implications for big business and beyond...
Tech Stock Slump, Staff Morale Down at the FTC, and Guest Tripp Mickle
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Amazon missing its earnings target, employee morale at the FTC, and Warren Bu...
The Latest Twitter Battle, What's Up With Tech Stocks, and Our Guest Is State Senator Mallory McMorrow
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the fallout so far from Elon’s Twitter purchase, and some mixed news for bi...
Twitter! CNN+! Unions!
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the most Elon Musk move ever, the billionaire bought Twitter just 2 hours after we finished tapin...
Everyone's Watching NFLX, and Elon Says "Funding Secured"
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk says he's financed his Twitter bid to the tune of $46 billion. Netflix subscriber numbers ...
The Poison Pill, The State of Streaming and Guest William D. Cohan
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the Twitter board's “poison pill” approach to fend of Elon’s bid. Frien...
Is Elon's Offer Serious? Plus, Inflation, Astroturfing, and DAOs
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Elon and Twitter saga continues: Kara and Scott talk about Musk’s offer to buy all of Twitter ...
Elon's Twitter Board Reversal, Warner Bros. and Discovery Merger, and Cathy O’Neil on Shame
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Never mind: Elon's NOT joining the Twitter board after all. Kara and Scott discuss the Warner Media ...
Has Musk Crossed a Red Line? Plus: Uber’s Superapp, and Career Advice for Grads
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stock buys, joining the board, edit buttons, polls: Kara and Scott Discuss everything Elon and Twitt...
Elon’s Twitter Buy, Urban Hellscapes, and Guest Dr. Laurie Santos
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara is joined by co-host George Hahn today to discuss Elon Musk becoming Twitter's largest sharehol...
Pivot Q1 Quarterly Review
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott are back with Pivot’s Quarterly Review series. They take a look at Scott’s past p...
Oscars Reactions, Apple Subscriptions, and The Team Behind Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss new regulations for tech in Europe and Apple planning a subscription service....
Buzzfeed Layoffs, SCOTUS Confirmation Hearings, and MacKenzie Scott’s Donations
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings, layoffs at Buzzfeed, a...
Disney Drama, Amazon Owns MGM, and Guest Kelly AuCoin
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott talk about the latest drama at Disney, Amazon officially owning MGM, and some impress...
Universities Cut Ties with Russia, Antitrust Action, and Guest Preet Bharara
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott talk about universities cutting ties with Russia, this week's antitrust action agains...