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
Is Elon's Offer Serious? Plus, Inflation, Astroturfing, and DAOs
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 supply and demand, and more trouble at the Texas b…
01:04:55 |
Fri 15 Apr 2022
Elon's Twitter Board Reversal, Warner Bros. and Discovery Merger, and Cathy O’Neil on Shame
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, and Saudi investments in Jared Kushner. Then, K…
00:52:06 |
Tue 12 Apr 2022
Has Musk Crossed a Red Line? Plus: Uber’s Superapp, and Career Advice for Grads
Stock buys, joining the board, edit buttons, polls: Kara and Scott Discuss everything Elon and Twitter. Also, Uber’s looking to create a superapp. Plus, a listener question on startup culture, and Wi…
01:00:43 |
Fri 08 Apr 2022
Elon’s Twitter Buy, Urban Hellscapes, and Guest Dr. Laurie Santos
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 trends. This episode's Friend of Pivot, Dr. Laurie Sa…
01:07:37 |
Tue 05 Apr 2022
Pivot Q1 Quarterly Review
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 entrepreneurship to see how they’ve held up. Then, they …
01:00:27 |
Fri 01 Apr 2022
Oscars Reactions, Apple Subscriptions, and The Team Behind Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber
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’re joined by Friends of Pivot, Executive Producers …
01:08:38 |
Tue 29 Mar 2022
Buzzfeed Layoffs, SCOTUS Confirmation Hearings, and MacKenzie Scott’s Donations
Kara and Scott discuss Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings, layoffs at Buzzfeed, and a new social network from AARP. Also, Ben and Justin Smith announce the name of their new venture …
01:01:23 |
Fri 25 Mar 2022
Disney Drama, Amazon Owns MGM, and Guest Kelly AuCoin
Kara and Scott talk about the latest drama at Disney, Amazon officially owning MGM, and some impressive download numbers for Crypto apps. Also, China produces more billionaires than any other country…
01:00:37 |
Tue 22 Mar 2022
Universities Cut Ties with Russia, Antitrust Action, and Guest Preet Bharara
Kara and Scott talk about universities cutting ties with Russia, this week's antitrust action against Amazon, and the Fed raising interest rates for the first time in three years. Also, Tesla prices …
01:03:23 |
Fri 18 Mar 2022
More COVID Disruptions, Government Internet Carve-Ups, and Friend of Pivot, Dr. Vivek Murthy
Kara and Scott discuss the latest COVID-related supply chain interruptions in China, and Disney's pause on all political donations in Florida. Plus, governments are carving up the global internet. Fr…
01:01:11 |
Tue 15 Mar 2022
Let's Say Gay, The U.S. Bans Russian Oil, and Guest Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
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 cryptocurrencies. Also, Elon just wants his Twitter freedom back. F…
01:03:01 |
Fri 11 Mar 2022
Truth Social Sinks, More Russia Fallout for Big Tech, and Guest Elizabeth Williamson
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 event. Also, Trump’s Truth Social does not have the larg…
01:10:57 |
Tue 08 Mar 2022
The Latest on Ukraine, A TikTok Investigation, and Guest Gal Beckerman
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 TikTok's effects on mental health. Plus, Friend of P…
01:07:59 |
Fri 04 Mar 2022
BONUS EPISODE! Live from Pivot MIA: The Life Cycle of a Company with Prof. Aswath Damodaran
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 company to the stages of life of an actual human bei…
00:45:52 |
Thu 03 Mar 2022
How Big Tech is Responding to Russia, with guest Nicole Perlroth
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine causes trouble for Big Tech players. Kara and Scott discuss its effects on moderation, monetization, and cybersecurity with journalist Nicole Perlroth. Plus, the CDC says…
01:05:31 |
Tue 01 Mar 2022
BONUS EPISODE: Parler, GETTR CEOs in Conversation with Casey Newton at Pivot MIA
Platformer's Casey Newton speaks with Parler CEO George Farmer and GETTR CEO Jason Miller about the conservative social media business model, free speech, and content moderation.
Recorded live at Piv…
00:44:47 |
Sat 26 Feb 2022
Russia Invades Ukraine, Texas Gov.'s Attack on Trans Youth, and Guest Ben Stiller
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 attack on health care for trans youth, as well as wh…
01:06:51 |
Fri 25 Feb 2022
Disney’s Housing Venture, Truth Social’s Soft Launch, and Scott’s Voicemails
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 Scott’s phone number on a banner over South Beach. We pl…
00:51:05 |
Tue 22 Feb 2022
BONUS EPISODE! Live from Pivot MIA: Kara & Scott in conversation with Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb
Kara and Scott chat with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky about the future of the travel industry, housing, workplace culture, human interaction, and why the pandemic was the “ultimate growing-up experience” …
00:55:25 |
Sat 19 Feb 2022
What Happens in Miami....
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 handled January 6th, to the fireworks at Casey's pa…
00:58:47 |
Fri 18 Feb 2022
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