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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 2022. Kara and Bob discuss the winners and losers i...

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 COO Vanessa Pappas and Twitter whistleblower, “Mu...

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 Facebook Files, speaks with Kara Swisher and Casey Newt...

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 potential deal between Vice and a Saudi media giant. Also,...

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 Spiegel sat down with Kara and Scott to discuss the chal...

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 biggest names in tech (and some presidential hopefuls) ...

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 listen to the full series from episode one, Follow L...

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 changes (hello, Edit Button!), Snap’s disappearin...

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 potential antitrust case against Apple. Plus, Truth Soci...

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 return of MoviePass, and HBO's big win with "House...

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 Price's exit from Gravity Payments amid assault alle...

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 elections, Elon Musk's Republican pajama party, ...

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 FBI’s search of Mar-A-Lago and Salman Rushdie's r...

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, the use of private Facebook messages in a Nebraska...

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 verdict awarding more than $45 million to the parents of...

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 uphold the right to abortion. Also, Nancy Pelosi’...

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 missing Secret Service text messages, and whet...

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 in revenue, and the backlash against Instagram's ne...

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 their system, they'll discuss Q2 Earnings, whether the...

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 and Scott discuss stock gains for Netflix and Tesla...

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 bearing fruit. "Normal Family" author Chrysta Bilto...

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 at the Delaware Chancery Court between Twitter an...

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 from The Uber Files, and Klarna’s slashed valuat...

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. Kara and Scott have a few things to say, and a few (...

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 Government vs. Tech news. And there was yet again, anothe...

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 have held up. We'll also get some predictions for th...

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 blocking abortion content, and major pharmacies li...

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 Correspondent at New York Magazine, joins to discuss th...

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 denies that it's sending data to China, even as reporti...

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 on the future of dating apps, and listener questi...

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 6 Committee gives tech a break, Microsoft reaches ...

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 two antitrust bills this month. And Meta is delayin...

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 investigation into the number of bots on Twitter. Also, ...

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 upcoming public hearings from the January 6th committ...

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...