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
Google’s Potential Break Up, Hurricane Conspiracies, and Guests Susanne Craig and Russ Buettner
Kara and Scott discuss the highlights of VP Kamala Harris’s press blitz, TikTok being sued by 14 states, and the much-anticipated Tesla robotaxi event. Plus, the DOJ is considering breaking up Google…
01:10:46 |
Fri 11 Oct 2024
Kamala's Media Blitz, Elon's Giant Leap, and Guest Chris Urmson
Kara and Scott discuss Kamala Harris's big media blitz, and the podcast (aside from Pivot) that she should really appear on. Then, Elon Musk leapt into the air at Donald Trump's weekend rally in Penn…
01:12:08 |
Tue 08 Oct 2024
Hurricane Helene Aftermath, Trump’s Federal Election Case, and OpenAI’s Valuation
Kara and Scott discuss OpenAI’s huge new valuation, and Elon Musk’s “corporate puffery.” Then, in election news, a civil VP debate, and newly revealed evidence in the Trump federal election case. Als…
01:01:45 |
Fri 04 Oct 2024
VP Debate, OpenAI Financial Churn, and Guest Mike Maples Jr.
Kara and Scott discuss California governor Gavin Newsom's veto of the AI bill that divided Big Tech, and Trump Media co-founders dumping $100 million worth of stock. Then, JD Vance and Tim Walz face …
01:19:33 |
Tue 01 Oct 2024
OpenAI Shake-Ups, Harris’s Economic Vision, and Meta's Big Show
Kara and Scott discuss the biggest announcements from Meta’s Connect conference, and...that shirt. Then, OpenAI executives are jumping ship while the company attempts to go for-profit. Plus, VP Harri…
01:06:17 |
Fri 27 Sep 2024
Nike's CEO Shake-up, Trump's "Deranged" Messaging, and Guests Kate Conger and Ryan Mac
Kara and Scott discuss Microsoft's plan to reopen Three Mile Island to power its data centers, and Qualcomm's potential takeover of Intel. Then, Nike gets a new CEO, but will the corporate shake-up g…
01:14:57 |
Tue 24 Sep 2024
Instagram's Teen Accounts, Fed Rate Cut, and Guest Justin Theroux
Kara and Scott discuss Donald Trump's crypto plans, and Melania's bizarre promotional videos for her book. Then, Instagram is rolling out teen accounts, with default privacy for users under 18, messa…
01:13:39 |
Fri 20 Sep 2024
TikTok in Court, Shein and Temu Crackdown, and Guest Evan Ratliff
Kara and Scott discuss the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and what impact (if any) this will have on the election. Then, Tiktok has its day in court, the Biden administration cracks …
01:01:05 |
Tue 17 Sep 2024
Debate Reax, Taylor's Endorsement, Apple's AI Upgrades
Kara and Scott discuss the highs and lows of the presidential debate, the potential power of Taylor Swift's endorsement, and Elon's creepy offer. Then, Kara shares what she saw at Apple's big "Glowti…
01:13:44 |
Fri 13 Sep 2024
Google Antitrust Redux, Debate Predictions, and Guests Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe
Kara and Scott discuss the court battle over Rupert Murdoch's empire set to get underway this week. Then, Google and the DOJ are facing off for another major trial, this time Google is facing antitru…
01:14:52 |
Tue 10 Sep 2024
X Blocked in Brazil, Nvidia Wipeout, and the Fuss Over Founder Mode
Kara and Scott are reunited and it feels so good! They talk about the latest election polls, tech stocks continuing to struggle, and Apple's role in child safety legislation. Then, after Brazil block…
01:21:58 |
Fri 06 Sep 2024
Decoder with Nilay Patel: What's Next for the Controversial 'Child Safety' Internet Bill
There’s a major internet speech regulation currently making its way through Congress, and it has a really good chance of becoming law. It’s called KOSPA: the Kids Online Safety and Privacy Act, which…
00:38:44 |
Tue 03 Sep 2024
Zuck Under Pressure, Presidential Debate Rules, and New Covid Vaccines
Kara is joined by her brother Jeff Swisher, her son Louie Swisher, and best friend of Pivot George Hahn! They discuss the upcoming debate rules and the state of the race, Mark Zuckerberg saying he fe…
01:03:42 |
Fri 30 Aug 2024
The Politics of Joy, Telegram CEO Arrested, and Guest Host Adam Grant
Kara and guest host Adam Grant discuss whether Democrats can keep running on the politics of joy, the contrasting types of masculinity on the ballot, and the effective leadership tactics that everyon…
01:14:15 |
Tue 27 Aug 2024
All Things DNC, Election Updates, and Guest Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
Laura Coates joins Kara as co-host to discuss all things DNC! Top speakers, funny moments, and better vibes than the RNC. And of course, Tim Walz’s pep talk for the country. Plus, the latest on the r…
01:03:57 |
Fri 23 Aug 2024
Convention Kickoff, Kamala Reshapes the Electoral Map, and TimTok Arrives
Pivot is at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago! Scott is stuck outside the security perimeter, but you'll still hear from him. Meanwhile, Kara sits down with CNN'S Audie Cornish and Politi…
01:06:27 |
Tue 20 Aug 2024
The Harris Campaign's Got Jokes, Tubi's Taking Over, and Mike Birbiglia's Our Co-Host
Comedian Mike Birbiglia joins Kara to discuss the legal backlash to President Trump and Elon Musk's X event, the role of humor in the Harris campaign, and Starbucks tapping Chipotle’s CEO. Plus, Gove…
01:04:43 |
Fri 16 Aug 2024
Trump's AI Accusations, Cable TV Challenges, and Guest Anthony Scaramucci
Kara is joined by guest host Mehdi Hasan to discuss Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount announcing major write-offs for their cable assets, and Elon Musk facing yet another lawsuit. Then, what the l…
01:17:24 |
Tue 13 Aug 2024
Tim Walz, X vs. Advertisers, and Global Markets Bounce Back
Noel King joins Kara as co-host to discuss the latest global market moves, NASA needing help from SpaceX, and whether empathy punishments work. Then, Tim Walz joins the Democratic ticket, how will th…
01:04:56 |
Fri 09 Aug 2024
Stock Market Sell-Off, Google Antitrust Verdict, and Guest Jonathan Kanter
Kara and Scott discuss the global stock market sell-off, and why people shouldn't panic. Then, Berkshire Hathaway unloads nearly half of its stake in Apple as the company's cash stockpile increases, …
01:20:13 |
Tue 06 Aug 2024
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