New York Magazine
Pivot
With great power, comes great scrutiny. Every Tuesday and Friday, 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. From New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Episodes
Davos Drama, DOGE's Social Security Scandal, and Netflix Goes All-Cash for Warner Bros 23.01.2026 55:19
Kara and Scott the wins and losses at Davos, DOGE's mishandling Social Security data, Netflix's all-cash Warner Bros offer, and the FCC targeting late-night hosts with new equal time requirements. Plus, ICE agents continue to clash with protesters in Minnesota, and the so-called wine moms of Minneapolis are fighting back. Watch this episode on the Pivot YouTube channel. Follow us on Instagram...
Betting on Reality with Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour: ACCESS 20.01.2026 1:06:56
This week, Alex and Ellis talk about the rise of storytelling in tech and why X is now openly pleading for its haters to come back. Then they sit down with Tarek Mansour, co-founder and CEO of Kalshi, to discuss insider trading, his rivalry with Polymarket, regulatory chaos, sports betting, and why prediction markets are having a real moment. Listen to more from ACCESS here. ACCESS is produced in...
Trump Threatens Insurrection Act, Paramount Sues Warner Bros, and Apple Teams Up with Google for AI 16.01.2026 1:14:23
Kara and Scott discuss Trump's threat to invoke the Insurrection Act amid ICE violence and protests in Minneapolis. Then, Paramount files a lawsuit against Warner Bros. in a desperate bid to block the Netflix deal, Apple strikes an AI deal with Google, and the FBI raids a Washington Post reporter's home. Plus, the Clintons refuse to testify in the Epstein inquiry, and Meta appoints a former Trump...
Fed Chair Investigation, Trump's Oil Deals, and California's Proposed Wealth Tax 13.01.2026 1:15:31
Scott is back! He and Kara discuss Fed Chair Jerome Powell's response to the DOJ's criminal investigation. Plus, Trump pressures oil executives to invest in Venezuela, and California’s proposed wealth tax has billionaires fleeing. Watch this episode on the Pivot YouTube channel.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at @pivotpodcastofficial.Follow us on Bluesky at @pivotpod.bsky.socialFoll...
Trump's Venezuela Oil Gambit, ICE Shooting Fallout, and Warner Bros. Says No (Again) 09.01.2026 1:09:04
Kara welcomes Audie Cornish and Bill Cohan to unpack President Trump's controversial Venezuela strategy, and his pitch to oil executives. Bill reveals what he'd tell any client eyeing Greenland as an investment. Then: the fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota that's sparking national outrage, why Warner Bros. just rejected another Paramount buyout offer, and how Grok managed to sink even lower. Check ou...
The U.S. Takes Charge of Venezuela... Now What? 06.01.2026 1:16:21
Pivot is back! Kara is joined by Don Lemon, Stephanie Ruhle, and Brooke Hammerling to break down what’s happening in Venezuela and the global repercussions, from the “Donroe Doctrine” and Trump’s oil ambitions to Nicolás Maduro’s viral Nike outfit. Plus, how "Heated Rivalry" became a cultural phenomenon over the last few weeks, and the biggest questions and predictions for 2026. Watch "The Don Lem...
Pivot Predictions: Scott’s Big Tech Stock Pick, The Next Bailout, and President JD Vance? 30.12.2025 43:06
Kara and Scott check their predictions track record for 2025, and make new ones for 2026. What’s Scott’s big tech stock pick? Who’s getting the next big bailout? Will President Trump make it through another year? And will lesbians be running shit? (Yes.) Watch this episode on the Pivot YouTube channel. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at @pivotpodcastofficial. Follow us on Bluesk...
The AI Dilemma with Tristan Harris – The Prof G Pod 23.12.2025 1:01:30
Tristan Harris, former Google design ethicist and co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, joins Scott Galloway to explain why children have become the front line of the AI crisis. They unpack the rise of AI companions, the collapse of teen mental health, the coming job shock, and how the U.S. and China are racing toward artificial general intelligence. Harris makes the case for age-gating,...
The End of Human Driving? with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi | On With Kara Swisher 20.12.2025 47:12
We're bringing you a special episode of On With Kara Swisher! Kara sits down with Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi to dig into how applied artificial intelligence works at scale. At Uber, AI powers everything from pricing, routing, and customer service to autonomous vehicles and sidewalk robots that deliver food. It has partnered with more than 20 autonomous vehicle manufacturers, and it’s moving aggres...
Personal Investment Strategies, Effective Public Policies and Should We Tax AI? 19.12.2025 35:55
Kara and Scott take questions from listeners about how they manage their money, how to fix the American tax system, and which public policy would help the greatest number of people. Plus…all the audience suggestions for Kara’s next tattoo. Watch this episode on the Pivot YouTube channel.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at @pivotpodcastofficial.Follow us on Bluesky at @pivotpod.bsky.so...
Brown and Bondi Beach Shootings, Trump's AI Executive Order, and Oracle Struggles 16.12.2025 1:02:50
Kara and Scott discuss a heavy weekend of news, with shootings at Brown University and Australia's Bondi Beach, as well as the death of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. Then, Disney's "cease and desist" letter to Google over AI-generated content, Oracle's stock slide, and Paramount's pushback on Warner Bros. Discovery’s financing concerns. Plus, Trump introduces an AI executive order, but Kara sa...
Disney's OpenAI Investment, Nvidia Chip Deal, and Australia’s New Social Media Ban 12.12.2025 1:08:24
It’s Kara’s birthday! She and Scott discuss Disney’s $1 billion investment in OpenAI, the U.S. allowing Nvidia to sell chips to China, and President Trump’s continued involvement in the Warner Bros. deal. Then, the U.S. wants to review foreign visitors’ social media, Trump calls "affordability" a hoax, and Australia bans kids under 16 from social media. Plus, who do Kara and Scott think should hav...
Paramount's Hostile Bid, Elon's EU Threat, and Meta's Metaverse Cuts 09.12.2025 1:06:40
Kara and Scott break down Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after losing out to Netflix — and what the power struggle means for Hollywood. Then, Elon Musk calls for the European Union to be abolished after X is slapped with a major fine. Plus, Meta pulls back on its Metaverse ambitions, and The New York Times sues Perplexity. Watch this episode on the Pivot YouTube channel.Fol...
Anthropic IPO Chatter, Bitcoin's Turbulent Week, and Kara Gets Caught in a Scandal 05.12.2025 57:54
First up: Oprah loves Scott, and Kara comments on her role in the Nuzzi-Lizza-RFK Jr drama. Then, they react to reports that Anthropic is eyeing an IPO, and Sam Altman declaring a “code red” at OpenAI. Plus, what it means that Netflix has sweetened its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, and Scott’s coming around on Bitcoin. Stay tuned for predictions to hear which members of the Trump administration...
Holiday Spending Surge, Fed Chair Future, and Melania's Production Company 02.12.2025 1:03:13
Kara and Scott break down the post-Thanksgiving spending surge, as shoppers set new records online and in stores. Then, tech bros rush to the defense of Trump's AI and Crypto czar David Sacks after a New York Times article calls out conflicts of interest. Plus, speculation heats about the next Fed Chair, and Melania launches a production company. Watch this episode on the Pivot YouTube channel...
Why Scott Galloway Wants Us To Celebrate Masculinity, Not Diminish It | On With Kara Swisher 28.11.2025 58:47
Pivot is off for the holiday, but we’ve got a special treat — an extra helping of Kara and Scott! Kara recently sat down with Scott to talk about his new book, "Notes on Being a Man," for an episode of On With Kara Swisher. In their conversation, Scott discusses how the Trump campaign won over young men with a regressive version of masculinity, why he thinks we should re-embrace young men’s hornin...
X's Foreign Trolls, Google's AI Wins, and MTG's Resignation 25.11.2025 1:10:52
Kara and Scott discuss X’s new “About This Account” feature, which appears to show a wave of MAGA accounts posting from Russia, India, Nigeria, and beyond. They also unpack Marco Rubio denying reports that he privately called the Ukraine peace plan a Russian “wish list.” Plus, Google scores a major win with Gemini 3, Eli Lilly hits $1 trillion in market cap, and Marjorie Taylor Greene announces he...
Meta Monopoly Verdict, Trump Signs the Epstein Bill, and Nvidia's Q3 Earnings 21.11.2025 1:16:59
Kara and Scott discuss Nvidia’s latest earnings report, Meta’s major antitrust victory, and President Trump signing the bill to release the Epstein files. Then, Elon Musk makes a White House appearance, Trump defends Saudi Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, and the deadline for Warner Bros. Discovery bids arrives. Watch this episode on the Pivot YouTube channel. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at...
Bezos's AI Start-up, Thiel's Nvidia Sell-off, and Trump-MTG Breakup 18.11.2025 1:03:58
Kara and Scott are back from their whirlwind tour! They discuss Trump reversing course on the release of the Epstein files, and his breakup with Marjorie Taylor Greene. Then, Peter Thiel joins the tech stock sell-off by dumping his stake in Nvidia, and new reports raise questions about OpenAI's financials. Plus, Jeff Bezos launches a new AI startup, and Kara has some thoughts on the name. Watch th...
Tech Stock Troubles, Epstein Fallout, and SF Mayor Daniel Lurie 17.11.2025 1:11:38
The Pivot Tour has landed in Kara's beloved San Francisco! Kara and Scott chat with Mayor Daniel Lurie about the city’s revitalization — and Trump’s threat to send in troops. Then, tech stocks take a tumble, and the fallout from the Epstein emails grows. Plus, Scott gets a surprise visit from someone in his past! Watch this episode on the Pivot YouTube channel.Follow us on Instagram and Thread...
Epstein Emails, Kennedy for Congress, and Guest Gov. JB Pritzker 14.11.2025 1:09:23
Kara and Scott are live from Chicago! First up, they’re joined by Governor JB Pritzker to discuss immigration operations, the redistricting war, and whether he’ll run for president. Then, both Democrats and Republicans release new material from Jeffrey Epstein, JFK’s grandson Jack Schlossberg enters the race for Congress, and Kim Kardashian's Skims secures a new funding round. Plus, in the spirit...
Shutdown Ending, Trump's Pardons, and Guest Curtis Sliwa 12.11.2025 1:11:04
The Pivot Tour rolls on! Kara and Scott are live from Brooklyn with special guest Curtis Sliwa, founder of the Guardian Angels and former NYC mayoral candidate, to talk about his campaign, his cats, and more. Then, the government shutdown appears to be coming to an end, and Trump issues another round of pardons. Plus, the Supreme Court rejects a call to overturn its same-sex marriage decision, and...
Flight Cancellation Chaos, SNAP Ruling, and U.S.-Canada Trade War 11.11.2025 1:00:30
Live from Toronto, it's the Pivot Tour! Kara and Scott are hitting the road, and their first stop is a visit to our neighbors up north. They discuss tariffs and tourism, and how the U.S. can get back together with Canada. Plus, FAA cuts lead to flight cancellations, what the Supreme Court SNAP ruling is really all about, and the new wave of progressive mayors on both sides of the border. Watch thi...
Mamdani's Win, Palantir's Stock Slide, and Tesla's Pay Package 07.11.2025 1:01:17
Kara and Scott discuss Democrats' Election Night victories, and what they mean for the 2026 midterms. Then, Palantir's stock takes a dive amid overvaluation and shorting concerns, and Tesla shareholders vote on Elon Musk's trillion-dollar pay package. Plus, Trump's tariffs face the Supreme Court, and the far right erupts in civil war over Tucker Carlson's interview with white nationalist Nick Fuen...
Amazon's OpenAI Deal, Netflix Explores Warner Bros. Bid, and Elon's Flying Car 04.11.2025 1:02:02
Kara and Scott discuss the ongoing government shutdown, and who's really paying the price. Then, Netflix is reportedly exploring a bid for Warner Bros. Discovery. Plus, the NYC mayoral race, the latest earnings from Apple and Amazon, and Elon says a flying Tesla demo is coming soon. We're going on tour! Get tickets at pivottour.com Watch this episode on the Pivot YouTube channel.Follow us on I...
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