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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 the FTC sets its sights on Amazon. Sheryl Sandber...

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 mailbag, fielding queries such as: What's the best way t...

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 and Klarna layoffs. Then, they’re joined by Frien...

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 SPAC market falters. Also, the S&P moves Tesla from t...

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 government and Netflix laid off 150 full-time staff...

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 problem, and what it could mean for Elon's takeover bi...

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 a few things to say. -- We'll be back on Tuesday w...

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 the FTC. Also, Peter Thiel sets his sights on BlackR...

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 efforts to jump-start a Post-Roe society. Plus, El...

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. Also, Uber and Lyft get a flat tire in their fir...

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 Buffet’s latest comments on the stock market. Plus...

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 big tech stocks. Also, Fidelity is throwing Bitcoin ...

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 taping. But don’t worry, we did an emergency re-tape ...

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 dropped for the first time in over a decade, but i...

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. Friend of Pivot William D. Cohan joins to discuss wheth...

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 for $43 billion. Also, inflation, price gouging vs...

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 and Discovery deal closing. Plus, a strike at Etsy...

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 Twitter. Also, Uber’s looking to create a superapp. P...

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 shareholder, Louis C.K.'s Grammy win, and urban crime tren...

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 predictions on Alibaba, Meme Stocks, and record ent...

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. And of course, all the Oscars news. Then, they’...

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, and a new social network from AARP. Also, Ben and J...

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 impressive download numbers for Crypto apps. Also, China ...

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 against Amazon, and the Fed raising interest rates for t...

More COVID Disruptions, Government Internet Carve-Ups, and Friend of Pivot, Dr. Vivek Murthy

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the latest COVID-related supply chain interruptions in China, and Disney's pause on all political donations in Florida. Plus, g...

Let's Say Gay, The U.S. Bans Russian Oil, and Guest Jeffrey Sonnenfeld

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Florida's “Don’t Say Gay” has impacts for Pivot. Kara and Scott discuss the U.S. ban on Russian oil, and Biden’s executive order on cryptocur...

Truth Social Sinks, More Russia Fallout for Big Tech, and Guest Elizabeth Williamson

08 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Russia’s invasion has more impacts for Big Tech, including Facebook. Elon Musk wants a union vote, and Apple may have big surprises at today’s eve...

The Latest on Ukraine, A TikTok Investigation, and Guest Gal Beckerman

04 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and guest host Stephanie Ruhle discuss the latest developments in Ukraine, the Fed's plan to raise interest rates, and a new investigation of Tik...

BONUS EPISODE! Live from Pivot MIA: The Life Cycle of a Company with Prof. Aswath Damodaran

03 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In one of the most popular presentations from Pivot MIA, Professor Aswath Damodoran of NYU's Stern School of Business compares the life cycle of a com...

How Big Tech is Responding to Russia, with guest Nicole Perlroth

01 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine causes trouble for Big Tech players. Kara and Scott discuss its effects on moderation, monetization, and cybersecurity ...

BONUS EPISODE: Parler, GETTR CEOs in Conversation with Casey Newton at Pivot MIA

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Platformer's Casey Newton speaks with Parler CEO George Farmer and GETTR CEO Jason Miller about the conservative social media business model, free ...

Russia Invades Ukraine, Texas Gov.'s Attack on Trans Youth, and Guest Ben Stiller

25 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

New Friend of Pivot Ben Stiller joins to talk about his new Apple TV+ thriller, Severance. Kara and Scott also discuss Texas Governor Greg Abbot's at...

Disney’s Housing Venture, Truth Social’s Soft Launch, and Scott’s Voicemails

22 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Truth Social’s future, Elon Musk’s beef with the SEC, and Disney’s new housing venture. Plus, Kara hired a plane to fly S...

BONUS EPISODE! Live from Pivot MIA: Kara & Scott in conversation with Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb

19 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott chat with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky about the future of the travel industry, housing, workplace culture, human interaction, and why the p...

What Happens in Miami....

18 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Couldn't make it to Pivot MIA? Kara and guest host Casey Newton bring you the highlights: from Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky's remarks on how his company h...

All Things Pivot MIA, California’s Lawsuit Against Tesla, and The Latest on the Trucker Convoy

15 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott are in Miami! They talk through what’s to come at Pivot MIA, including interviews with Airbnb CEO, Brian Chesky, Chairman and CEO of...

Peloton's Executive Shuffle, Peter Thiel's Meta Exit, and the Future of Fintech with Jeremy Allaire

11 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Listeners tell Kara and Scott why they're not watching the Olympics, and Elon's tweets draw SEC attention (again). Also, Amazon wants five star talent...

More Bad News at Spotify, Amazon’s Ad Business Revealed, and Guest Wajahat Ali

08 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Meta threatens to shut down Facebook in Europe! Kara and Scott discuss the latest twist at Spotify, and the surprising scale of Amazon's advertising b...

Listeners Sound Off on Spotify, Big Tech's Winners & Losers, and CNN’s Jeff Zucker is Out

04 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott go through your responses on Spotify’s Joe Rogan controversy. Then, they unpack the Big Tech winners and losers of earnings week. Als...

Spotify's Joe Rogan Controversy, Canada's Trucker Protests, and Guest Neal Kaytal

01 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott have a lot to say about Spotify, Joe Rogan, and Neil Young.  A "Freedom Convoy" of Canadian truckers are protesting vaccine mandates,...

Facebook’s Crypto Dreams Bite the Dust, Robinhood M&A Rumors, and Guest W. Kamau Bell

28 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the downfall of Facebook cryptocurrency, Diem, and M&A speculation surrounding Robinhood. Also, another round of Elevator Pitch...

Stock Market Blues, a Crypto Crash, and Mark Cuban's Pharmacy

25 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Can things get any worse for Peloton? Kara and Scott discuss the D.C. tech lobby, Twitter's push into NFTs, and the troubled stock market. Plus, Mark ...

The FTC's New Rules, Sony's Fall, and Starbucks 86's a Vax Mandate

21 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott delve into Peloton's uphill battle, and what the proposed Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal means for Sony. Also, they unpack Kara's i...

Google’s Manipulated Ad Auctions, Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard, and the Danger of Billionaires

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Microsoft's play for Activision Blizzard, Google's alleged ad auction shell game, and Peleton's rise in prices. Also, DirecTV i...

The Biggest Deal in Video Game History, and the FTC Comes for Meta (Again)

14 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the return of the FTC’s monopoly case against Meta, Take Two's purchase of Zynga, and a new lawsuit claiming the nation’s t...

Tech Stocks, Covid Sick Leave, The Winners of The Chip Shortage, and Guest Jonathan Greenblatt

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss The New York Times' plans to buy The Athletic, how Tesla adapted to the 2021 chip shortage, and the latest tech stock slide. Al...

Rep. Adam Schiff on the Capitol Attack Anniversary, The Theranos Trial Verdict, and Adam Neumann is back

07 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the verdict of the Theranos trial, Ben Smith's new global news startup, and Apple crossing the 3 trillion dollar-mark. Also, Ad...

Twitter Boots Marjorie Taylor Greene, Russia’s Demands for Netflix, and Omicron Ruined the Holidays

04 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott are back! On the agenda? Twitter's decision to ban Marjorie Taylor Greene's personal account, Russia forcing Netflix to stream state-ow...

Guest Episode: Stay Tuned with Preet: College Cartels and Facebook Follies (with Scott Galloway)

31 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Preet answers listener questions about Michael Cohen’s assertion that former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg is “not the key” to the Ma...

2021: Pivot's Year In Review

28 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott look back at the biggest news of 2021. From the Capitol insurrection to the Facebook Files, 2021 was chock full of wild events, big per...

Guest Episode: Decoder with Nilay Patel: Why the future of work is the future of travel, with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky

24 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky prides himself on thinking very differently than other CEOs, and his answers to the Decoder questions about how he structures ...

BFFs: The Best of Kara and Scott 2021

21 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This episode takes a look back at 12 months of the most aspirational friendship in podcasting. Kara and Scott review a year's worth of hot takes, bold...

End of Year Listener Mail Bag

17 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Kara and Scott dedicate a full show to the questions you've sent in! They answer questions on responsible gambling, the future of tra...

Pivot Predictions Special: 2022

14 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara, Scott and a handful of Friends of Pivot make some predictions about what 2022 has in store for the Metaverse, China, Apple and more. In this epi...

Apple’s Secret China Deal, Buzzfeed’s Mild Disaster, and Newspapers Strike Back

10 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss a massive Amazon Web Services outage, Trump Media's new CEO, and Tim Cook’s Chinese diplomacy. Also, what BuzzFeed's stock la...

Twitter’s Reorg, Comedians v. Spotify, and Friends of Pivot Charlie Warzel and Anne Helen Peterson

07 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Twitter’s split into three divisions, Spotify’s royalty dispute with comedians, and the charges against parents of the Mich...

Twitter’s New Anti-Harassment Policy, Chris Cuomo’s Suspension, and Stacey Abrams is Running for Governor

03 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Twitter’s new anti-harassment policy, Chris Cuomo’s indefinite suspension from CNN, and Stacey Abrams running for Governor ...

Jack Dorsey steps down from Twitter, Omicron’s Impact, and Friend of Pivot, John McWhorter

30 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, Jack Dorsey's Twitter exit, and Instagram CEO Adam Mosseri's upcoming congressional testimon...

Build Back Better Passes in the House, Amazon’s Exposed Customer Data, and the Holmes Trial's Surprise Witness

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Amazon reportedly leaving customer data exposed inside the company, Build Back Better passing the House, and Apple’s back-to-...

Pulp Fiction NFTs, Netflix’s Numbers Revealed, and Peloton Peddles New Stock

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara is back with Scott to discuss Peloton's new stock offering, the Miramax versus Tarantino battle over Pulp Fiction NFTs, and alarming updates in A...

The Great Resignation Continues, J&J’s Two-Way Split, and Friend of Pivot, Blake Scholl

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara is out welcoming the newest member of the Pivot family! Scott is joined by co-host Stephanie Ruhle to talk about The Great Resignation, inflation...

GE’s Three-Way Split, Facebook Scraps “Sensitive”Ad-Targeting Categories, and Friend of Pivot, Jonathan Haidt

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss GE’s plans to split into three companies, Facebook’s decision to disable ad targeting based on sensitive categories, and th...

Elon’s Taxes, Infrastructure Week at Last, and Friend of Pivot, Mark Mahaney

09 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the Bipartisan Infrastructure bill, Pfizer’s new COVID-19 pill, and Scott’s Twitter feud with Elon Musk. Big Bird and Aaro...

The Tesla and Hertz Mystery, a Tough Election for Democrats, and the Squid Crash

05 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott unpack Tuesday’s election results, dive into the confusion around the Tesla and Hertz deal, and examine Zillow quitting the home-buyi...

Facebook is So Meh-ta, Biden's Budget Package, and Friend of Pivot, Aswath Damodaran

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott talk about Facebook’s rebrand, Biden’s big week at COP 26, the spending bill drama at home, and the CEO who actually asked for a pa...

The Billionaire Tax Bites the Dust, Big Tech’s Q3, and Tesla’s Worth a Trillion

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the latest on Sen. Ron Wyden’s proposed billionaire tax, Big Tech’s Q3 results coming in strong, and testimony from YouTube...

Land of the Giants: This Changes Everything

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In Land of the Giants: The Apple Revolution, Recode’s Peter Kafka explores the company that changed what a computer is — and then changed what a...

Apple’s Privacy Changes, Amazon’s Flawed Leave System, and Friend of Pivot Pamela Paul

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Amazon’s leave system short-changing workers, the impacts of Apple’s privacy changes on Big Tech, and PayPal saying it won’...

Live from Advertising Week: Netflix’s Q3 Numbers, Facebook's Name Change and Trump's Social Network

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott are (virtually) live from Advertising Week! They discuss Facebook changing its name, Netflix’s Q3 numbers and Trump launching a socia...

Bonus Episode: Ari Emanuel at Code 2021

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara speaks with Endeavor's Ari Emanuel about entertainment lawsuits, UFC, movie theaters, and more. Recorded live at Code Conference 2021. Learn more...

LinkedIn is Leaving China, TikTok is Bad for Teens, Too, and Friend of Pivot Christopher Mims

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the latest bad news for teens on social media, LinkedIn shutting down in China, and Harvard’s endowment. They also talk about...

Facebook’s Blacklist, Apple Trims iPhone Production and William Shatner Went to Space

15 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Facebook’s blacklist of dangerous users, Apple cutting iPhone production due to the global chip shortage, and how Texas-based...

Bonus Episode: Satya Nadella at Code Conference 2021

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella joins Kara for a discussion on ransomware, remote work, and dealing with the Trump administration. Recorded live at Code 2...

Rent The Runway’s IPO, Southwest’s Flight Cancellations and Friend of Pivot Eli Saslow

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Southwest’s flight cancellations, Rent The Runway's IPO filing, and Nick Clegg’s non-apology tour. Also, Ireland wants Amer...

BONUS EPISODE: Marc Benioff at Code Conference 2021

09 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Stephanie Ruhle sit down with Salesforce CEO, Marc Benioff. Recorded live at Code 2021 in Los Angeles. This interview has been condensed and ...

Pivot Q3 Quarterly Review and Friend of Pivot, Senator Amy Klobuchar

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Pivot is back with its Quarterly Review series, taking a look back at Q3 and predicting what’s to come. Kara and Scott discuss the biggest wins and ...

BONUS EPISODE: Elon Musk at Code Conference 2021

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara sits down with SpaceX CEO/Tesla Technoking Elon Musk for a discussion on China, rockets, Mars colonization, and more. Recorded live at Code 2021 ...

The Pandora Papers, Facebook’s Whistleblower and Friend of Pivot, Andrea Elliott

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott talk about the Facebook whistleblower’s debut, the release of the “Pandora Papers,” and Ozy Media’s demise. They also discuss t...

The Biggest Moments from Code, the Latest Robinhood Controversy, and the Future of Fitness Apps

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss the biggest moments from the Code conference, including Kara’s Elon interview that sparked a Musk vs. Bezos rumble. Also: t...

Code Galore, No More Instagram for Kids, and Friend of Pivot Jim Bankoff

28 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Code has begun! Scott helps Kara prep for her conversations with Elon Musk, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos, and many more. ...

Apple Wants to Diagnose Your Depression, Google Bets on New York City, and a Friend of Pivot on Facebook Marketplace

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Facebook wants to push pro-Facebook material in News Feed. Also, Kara and Scott dive into Google's big bet on back-to-office, and Apple's plan to diag...

Russia vs. Big Tech, Facebook Responds (Dismissively), and Friend of Pivot Max Chafkin on Peter Thiel

21 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott unpack Russia's fight with Big Tech, Facebook's disappointing response to the Wall Street Journal’s revealing series, and how streami...

Instagram Knows it’s Toxic, Amazon’s Starting Wage Hike, and Another Big Week for Apple

17 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott talk about the newest revelation in the Wall Street Journal’s Facebook Files series, Amazon raising their starting wages, and what we...

Epic v. Apple, Facebook’s VIP List and a Friend of Pivot Brian Derrick on the California Recall

14 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott talk about a new report on Facebook’s special rules for their internal list of VIP users, how the Epic v. Apple lawsuit played out, a...

The red-hot IPO Market , El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment and SCOTT IS BACK!

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Scott has returned! He and Kara talk about The Justice Department’s ad tech suit against Google, the SEC-Coinbase spat, a record year for IPOs, and ...

The Texas Abortion Ban, Joe Rogan's Covid, and the Politico Acquisition Soap Opera

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guest host George Hahn joins Kara to talk about the Texas abortion ban and Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s threats to tech companies over the Jan. 6 riot inqu...

Lessons from Afghanistan, the California Recall, and this week’s Friend of Pivot is Nathan Allebach aka The Steak-umm Twitter Guy

31 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guest host Katie Couric joins Kara to discuss the withdrawal from Afghanistan and lessons learned, possible outcomes of the California recall, and of ...

What the OnlyFans news says about power and control, Cathie Wood's transparent investment strategy, and a prediction on the federal reserve pulling away from the punch bowl

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guest co-host Andrew Ross Sorkin joins Kara to discuss TikTok's e-commerce play with Shopify, Airbnb's announcement to house 20,000 Afghan refugees, a...

Big Covid Questions, the Nursing Shortage Crisis and a Friend of Pivot on the upcoming Elizabeth Holmes Trial

24 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guest host Dr. Jeffrey Swisher joins for a medical (and Swisher) themed episode. What does full FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine mean for public hea...

What the Taliban’s Rise Means for Big Tech, Facebook’s Plans for a Virtual (Reality) Work Space, and Fox News' Vaccine Database

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

What will the Taliban do with Afghans’ data? Kara and guest host Casey Newton discuss that, and how social media platforms are handling pro-Taliban ...

Tucker goes to Hungary, the Taliban take Afghanistan, and a Friend of Pivot on why Epstein couldn't have killed himself

17 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guest host Ben Smith joins Kara to discuss Afghanistan's fall to the Taliban, and what it means for news coverage of the region. And: a new business d...

Rudy Giuliani's on Cameo, Marjorie Taylor Greene's off Twitter (for now), and Baratunde Thurston's on Pivot to discuss it alll

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guest co-host Baratunde Thurston tells Kara what he'd pay to hear Rudy Giuliani say on Cameo. Kara pulls no punches on the politicization of vaccines....

We're not the only ones obsessed with Preet Bharara. Plus, the vaccine mandate divide and Friend of Pivot Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman

10 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guest host Preet Bharara reacts to getting in Team Cuomo's crosshairs. Friend of Pivot Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman on the phone call that chang...

Cuomo digs in, Chaos in the skies, and Evictions delayed... perhaps

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Guest host George Conway (and a pack of dogs) join Kara to unpack the results of a special election, new information on Trump's last days in office, a...

Hollywood on Blast, Vaccine Mandates, and Friends of Pivot Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker

03 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and guest host Stephanie Ruhle talk about why Scarlett Johansson and Amanda Knox are putting the Hollywood establishment on blast. They also brea...

Instagram's new privacy settings, Big Tech's record profits, and the Capitol insurrection hearing.

31 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s Pivot, Kara and Scott wonder why Instagram took so long to add protections for teens, and what Big Tech will do with its record profi...

Tokyo Games Can't Catch a Break, Klobuchar Targets Vaccine Misinformation, and Friend of Pivot Eliot Brown

27 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A tropical storm threatens the Olympics, Kara enjoys being the Bad Girl of GETTR, and Friend of Pivot Eliot Brown explains how WeWork's Adam Neumann a...

Jack Dorsey's Bitcoin hopes, Biden picks a heavy hitter, and the Pegasus spyware scandal

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene's recent Twitter ban, Jack Dorsey's hopes for a bitcoin "world peace," and the "joyless" Olympics. Kara ...

Biden vs. Facebook, the U.S. accuses China of cyberattacks, and Friend of Pivot Paxton Smith on Texas' new abortion law

20 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott talk Robinhood's IPO, Netflix earnings, and Jeff Bezos' rocket ride. They also weigh in on the war of words between Facebook and Presid...

Big banks' quarterly earnings and economic recovery, and a prediction on space SPACs

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Kara and Scott talk what the big banks' quarterly earnings can tell us about economic recovery. They also discuss Senate Democrats' $3.5 trillion budg...