Pivot
Every Tuesday and Friday, tech journalist Kara Swisher and NYU Professor Scott Galloway offer sharp, unfiltered insights into the biggest stories in tech, business, and politics. They make bold predictions, pick winners and losers, and bicker and banter like no one else. After all, with great power comes great scrutiny. From New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
- Update frequency
- every 3 days
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 700
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
On with Kara Swisher: Maggie Haberman Makes Sense of Donald Trump
Hey Pivot listeners! The Pivot team is off for the Monday holiday, so instead of your regularly-scheduled episode, you're getting an exciting surprise: an episode of our sister podcast, On with Kara …
00:58:16 |
Mon 10 Oct 2022
Elon and Twitter's Wild Ride, Q3 Wins and Fails, and OPEC
Kara and Scott give us a break down of the biggest themes of Q3, and wins and fails of the quarter. And of course, the latest with Elon and Twitter. Also, Amazon won’t make any new hires for the rest…
00:59:07 |
Fri 07 Oct 2022
Emergency Bonus Episode: Now Elon's Really Ready to Buy Twitter at $54.20
Kara and Scott are ready with the hot takes in reaction to the breaking news that Elon Musk has revived his offer to buy the social media company. They discuss everything from his possible motivation…
00:24:20 |
Tue 04 Oct 2022
Elon’s Texts, TikTok’s Wins and Fails in Europe, and Guest Gabriel Debenedetti
So many Elon texts. Kara and Scott discuss A-listers’ conversations with Musk, and TikTok’s wins and losses in Europe. Also, Liz Truss’s reversal on tax cuts for the wealthy, and Kim Kardashian’s cry…
01:02:33 |
Tue 04 Oct 2022
Oprah and Apple End Deal, 'Dahmer' Sets Records, Advertisers Flee Twitter, and More
Oprah and Apple TV cut the cord on their deal while Netflix's Dahmer series breaks records. Kara and Scott discuss what it all means for the streaming industry. Also, Apple rolls back iPhone producti…
00:47:15 |
Fri 30 Sep 2022
The Legacy of Steve Jobs, at Code 2022
Tim Cook, Sir Jony Ive, and Laurene Powell Jobs unpack the life and work of Steve Jobs, the legendary Apple co-founder who changed consumer technology forever. Jobs was a regular guest at Code confer…
01:13:05 |
Wed 28 Sep 2022
Market Mayhem, Iran Protests, and Guest Jessica Yellin
Kara and Scott discuss the growing protests in Iran, and what dramatic market declines mean for the future. They also chat about Elon's pre-trial deposition in Delaware, and how Meta allegedly bypass…
00:55:48 |
Tue 27 Sep 2022
Jen Psaki at Code 2022
Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki speaks with Kara Swisher at Code 2022. They discuss Psaki's new career at MSNBC, the state of news, and her time in the White House.
Recorded on September…
00:38:58 |
Sat 24 Sep 2022
The Future of Crypto, SPACs, and Trump's Legal Troubles
The Biden administration makes a full-court press at crypto. Could a digital dollar be next? Also, the FTC wants the dirt on the Amazon/Roomba deal. Trump says he can use the power of thought to decl…
00:58:37 |
Fri 23 Sep 2022
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy at Code 2022
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks with Kara Swisher at Code 2022. Kara and Andy discuss his thoughts on unionization, returning to the office, higher wages, and tech legislation.
Recorded on September 7th…
00:59:28 |
Wed 21 Sep 2022
States vs. Social Media, Adobe Acquires Figma, and Guest Marta Tellado
Kara and Scott discuss the impacts of a Texas social media law, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s bill to protect children’s data. Also, Adobe acquired Figma. Plus, a mega stock crash at Meta, a biz…
00:54:13 |
Tue 20 Sep 2022
Bob Iger at Code 2022
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 in the streaming wars, the future of movies, that …
00:46:10 |
Sat 17 Sep 2022
Big Tech Testifies, California v. Amazon, and Patagonia for the Climate
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, “Mudge.” Also, California’s Attorney General sued Amazon…
00:52:25 |
Fri 16 Sep 2022
Frances Haugen at Code 2022
Frances Haugen, the former Facebook employee who turned over a trove of documents known as the Facebook Files, speaks with Kara Swisher and Casey Newton at Code 2022. What was the impact of Haugen’s …
00:37:56 |
Wed 14 Sep 2022
The Twitter Whistleblower, A Potential Saudi Vice Deal, and Guest Mark Bergen
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, Twitter says payments to a whistleblower shouldn'…
01:02:10 |
Tue 13 Sep 2022
Snap Inc.'s Evan Spiegel at Code 2022
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 challenges facing his company, and why he thinks they…
00:36:22 |
Sat 10 Sep 2022
Queen Elizabeth, Code 2022, and Return of the Dawg!
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) about everything from regulation to TikTok to the…
01:05:41 |
Fri 09 Sep 2022
Land of the Giants: The Facebook Election
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 Land of the Giants to get new episodes every Wedne…
00:32:23 |
Tue 06 Sep 2022
Trump’s Top Secret Photo, Snap Layoffs, and more with George Hahn
George Hahn is back for our final Scott-Free August episode! Kara and George discuss Twitter's big changes (hello, Edit Button!), Snap’s disappearing staffers, and a photo shoot that may have laid Tr…
01:04:15 |
Fri 02 Sep 2022
The Fed’s Dire Warning, Apple's Legal Headache, and Guest Kevin Delaney
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 Social is struggling, and the @WhiteHouse Twitter is ge…
01:07:18 |
Tue 30 Aug 2022
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