Podcast · 383 episodes
Pivot
by New York Magazine · English
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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Nvidia’s AI Guardrails, Big Tech’s White House Visits, and Elon’s Voter Data GrabThe episode criticizes AI “guardrails” and self-regulation (Nvidia’s new agent-monitoring tool after OpenAI agents allegedly meddled with U.S.29 Sep 2026 · 1 h 1 min
Trump TV, Meta’s Muse Charm, and Xi in D.C.The episode covers (1) a federal judge’s ruling on Trump’s press-credential ban, (2) the White House launching “Trump TV” and its low viewership, (3) Meta’s new Muse AI integrations and smart…25 Sep 2026 · 1 h 5 min
Trump’s Press Crackdown, Paramount Settles, and Anthropic’s $2 Trillion IPOThe hosts discuss (1) Paramount’s settlement with 12 states clearing the way for its Warner Bros.22 Sep 2026 · 1 h 13 min
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Nvidia’s AI Guardrails, Big Tech’s White House Visits, and Elon’s Voter Data GrabThe episode criticizes AI “guardrails” and self-regulation (Nvidia’s new agent-monitoring tool after OpenAI agents allegedly meddled with U.S.29 Sep 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 22 chapters
Trump TV, Meta’s Muse Charm, and Xi in D.C.The episode covers (1) a federal judge’s ruling on Trump’s press-credential ban, (2) the White House launching “Trump TV” and its low viewership, (3) Meta’s new Muse AI integrations and smart…25 Sep 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 22 chapters
Trump’s Press Crackdown, Paramount Settles, and Anthropic’s $2 Trillion IPOThe hosts discuss (1) Paramount’s settlement with 12 states clearing the way for its Warner Bros.22 Sep 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 29 chapters
Zuck's AI Safety Pitch, Canada Turns to Europe, and Kash Patel on BestialityPivot discusses (1) the Canada–Europe push for closer ties and Trump’s backlash, (2) how “disagreeing” has become dominance/dunking in politics and online culture, (3) the business/political risk…18 Sep 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 26 chapters
AI Panic: Dario’s Warning, Trump’s Dismissal, and OpenAI’s IPO DelayPivot discusses “AI panic” and AI governance: Trump dismisses AI safety concerns as a conspiracy; Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei urges a development slowdown, independent evaluations, and government…15 Sep 2026 · 58 min · 23 chapters
Trump's 9/11 Fiction, a Major AI Warning, and Apple's Foldable iPhonePivot news roundup focused on (1) Trump’s evolving 9/11 story and politicization of the 25th anniversary, (2) AI safety/incentives and “sentient” narratives, (3) Trump’s “Trump dividend” $5,000…11 Sep 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 26 chapters
Ina Garten’s Next Course? A Podcast | On With Kara SwisherKara Swisher interviews Ina Garten about her upcoming podcast Happy Hour with Ina Garten (launching Sept 16).8 Sep 2026 · 50 min · 24 chapters
Apple Bows to Trump, Bond Market Sounds the Alarm, and Kalshi Bans George SantosApple Maps changes “Lake Ontario” to “Lake America” for U.S. users after Google’s similar “Gulf of America” move; Trump celebrates the renaming.4 Sep 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 28 chapters
Trump’s Map Makeover, Milo’s Deportation, and Gwyneth’s AI Dinner DramaJennifer Welch (Pivot) discusses Trump’s “Lake America” map renaming and tech companies’ compliance, Milo Yiannopoulos’s ICE deportation, escalating MAGA infighting, and Gwyneth Paltrow’s postponed…1 Sep 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 21 chapters
Meta’s Massive Settlement, Bill Gates’ AI Warning, and Remembering Dolly PartonThe episode moves from Dolly Parton’s cultural/political impact to major tech regulation and AI warnings, then to Trump’s recent primary wins and legal fights over mail-in voting.28 Aug 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 31 chapters
Trump vs. Canada, Paramount Settlement Saga, and Melania's ReturnA wide-ranging news/comedy discussion covering Trump’s escalating trade fight with Canada, the Paramount/Warners merger settlement saga, and multiple Trump-related relationship and ethics stories…25 Aug 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 21 chapters
Mark Cuban on High Drug Prices, Taxing Billionaires, and 2028Mark Cuban discusses falling prescription drug prices, what still drives high costs (especially PBMs and insurance middlemen), and broader economic forces like deficits and interest rates.21 Aug 2026 · 1 h 16 min · 32 chapters
USS Lincoln Fallout, Spotlight on Natalie Harp, and Press Secretary SuccessionConditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln during a long Iran-related deployment; Natalie Harp’s close relationship with Trump and alleged note-passing/security concerns; Trump press secretary…18 Aug 2026 · 58 min · 25 chapters
Trump's Catering Truck Escape, MAGA Media, and Chelsea Handler on Joe Rogan's $82M PaydayChelsea Handler and Kara Swisher discuss Trump’s alleged “catering truck” escape during an Iran assassination threat, the splintering of right-wing media, RFK Jr.’s “Real Food Show,” and the broader…14 Aug 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 37 chapters
Zuck's Meta Manifesto, Data Center Wars, and AI Slop PushbackMark Zuckerberg’s Meta AI manifesto and its implications; Meta’s legal troubles over social media harms to children; “data center wars” over power, climate, and community backlash; and the growing…11 Aug 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 23 chapters
Michigan's Primary Drama, the DOJ's Next Boss, and Hillary Clinton Co-HostsScott Free August kicks off Pivot with Hillary Clinton co-hosting. They discuss women’s sports and Title IX-era progress, then U.S. politics: Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary (Abdul El-Sayed vs.7 Aug 2026 · 1 h 13 min · 30 chapters
RFK Jr.'s Bash Clash, AI's "Jurassic Park" Moment, and Elon's Midterm MillionsThe episode covers three main areas: (1) RFK Jr.’s vaccine/autism interview with Dana Bash and the broader media/“experts” debate; (2) Big Tech earnings and AI infrastructure spending; (3) AI…4 Aug 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 22 chapters
Mamdani’s Tax List, Zuck's Media Blitz, and SpaceX’s Trillion-Dollar WipeoutThe episode is a wide-ranging discussion of New York politics, AI messaging, data-center impacts, and tech-market volatility.31 Jul 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 25 chapters
Paramount Merger Pause, Meta AI Optimism, and the Peptide BoomParamount Skydance pauses its Warner Bros. Discovery merger amid legal challenges; Meta launches an “AI optimism” ad campaign; the hosts debate the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and Trump’s EU…28 Jul 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 22 chapters
Trump's Tariffs Return, Kalshi's Midterms Hub, and Elon's AI "Odyssey"Debate on Trump’s tariff return (50% on Canadian goods; possible new tariffs as prior ones expire), prediction markets for midterm elections (Kalshi midterms hub), and AI’s political/economic impact…24 Jul 2026 · 52 min · 19 chapters
China's AI Threat, SpaceX's Plunge, and Trump's Truth Social GriftThe hosts (Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway) discuss (1) prediction markets as a new “truth aggregator,” including alleged insider trading and addiction risks; (2) SpaceX’s post-IPO stock plunge and…21 Jul 2026 · 1 h 17 min · 22 chapters
Military Testosterone Screenings, Diarrhea Parasite Politics, and Data Center DebatesA two-part “systems that run the world” discussion covering (1) U.S.17 Jul 2026 · 57 min · 21 chapters
Apple Sues OpenAI, States Move to Block Paramount Deal, and McConnell Conspiracy TheoriesPivot (Kara Swisher, Scott Galloway) covers political age/conspiracy memes after Lindsey Graham’s death and Mitch McConnell’s “proof of life” photo; the Maine Senate race after candidate Graham…14 Jul 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 22 chapters
Netflix Chases YouTube, Meta's AI Photo Grab, and Disney Fights the FCCThe episode covers (1) state antitrust efforts to block Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros.10 Jul 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 18 chapters