Podcast · 383 episodes
Pivot, page 2
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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World Cup Controversy, Trump Accounts, and DOGE FarewellPivot with Kara Swisher and guest Anthony Scaramucci (“the Mooch”), founder of Skybridge Capital and author of All the Wrong Moves, covers celebrity philanthropy, U.S.7 Jul 2026 · 1 h · 24 chapters
Trump's Crypto Windfall, Dems' Anti-Establishment Wave, and the Supreme Court’s Big WeekTrump’s crypto windfall and “grift” while in office; Democratic anti-establishment wins in Colorado/New York; and major Supreme Court rulings (FTC firing limits, campaign finance, transgender sports,…3 Jul 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 26 chapters
Comcast Splits, OpenAI Weighs IPO Delay, and Buttigieg TargetedComcast’s planned split of NBCUniversal and Sky from its broadband business; why OpenAI may delay its IPO; and a news cycle on Pete Buttigieg’s family being targeted (swatting/CPS investigation),…30 Jun 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 20 chapters
Meta’s Prediction Market App, Europe vs. Big Tech, and Hollywood’s ComebackMeta’s upcoming prediction market app (Arena) and the broader rise of prediction markets; Europe’s push for “sovereign” tech versus U.S.26 Jun 2026 · 56 min · 23 chapters
Starmer Resigns, Reflecting Pool Fiasco, and Amazon Dumps OpenAI MovieCara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss UK political turmoil (Keir Starmer resigning), a Washington “Green Watergate” dispute over the reflecting pool, Iran/JCPOA negotiations, Trump feuds with…23 Jun 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 27 chapters
Trump's Iran Deal, SpaceX’s Wild Ride, and Snap’s SpecsKara Swisher and Scott Galloway cover three threads: (1) Washington symbolism and policy, (2) Trump’s Iran “deal,” and (3) tech business moves—SpaceX’s IPO week and Snap’s new smart glasses.19 Jun 2026 · 1 h 6 min · 26 chapters
The White House UFC Fight, SpaceX’s Big Pop, and Fox’s Roku DealPivot episode covers three big tech/politics stories. First, the “White House UFC Fight”: Trump’s 80th birthday UFC event at the White House drew major tech and political figures (Mark Zuckerberg,…16 Jun 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 21 chapters
SpaceX IPO: Markets, Morals, and What It Means for YouThe Pivot episode focuses on SpaceX’s imminent IPO and what it signals about markets, politics, and morality, plus follow-on discussion of OpenAI/Anthropic IPO timing and a separate segment on…12 Jun 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 33 chapters
Trump's AI Stake, SpaceX's IPO Froth, and Apple's Siri OverhaulThe hosts debate media consolidation and pressure on journalism (CBS/60 Minutes), then pivot to markets—SpaceX’s IPO pricing and “AI froth”—and end with political talk about a possible U.S.9 Jun 2026 · 1 h 12 min · 28 chapters
'60 Minutes' Meltdown, Trump's Intel Chief Pick, and Apple’s Next Big BetPivot with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway covers (1) the “60 Minutes” turmoil at CBS—Scott Pelley’s firing after leaked staff-audio allegations and disputes over editorial control; (2) Trump’s…5 Jun 2026 · 58 min · 20 chapters
Anthropic's IPO, Platner's Campaign Controversies, and Blue Origin's SetbackPivot (Kara Swisher, Scott Galloway) covers: (1) Maine Senate Democratic nominee Graham Plattner’s campaign controversies; (2) Jay Shetty’s podcast video deal; (3) Anthropic’s IPO filing and AI…2 Jun 2026 · 59 min · 21 chapters
Pope Leo’s AI Warning, UFC at the White House, and CBS ShakeupsPivot discusses Pope Leo XIV’s first AI encyclical (“Magnificent Humanity”), the political and cultural meaning of UFC events at the White House, and broader U.S.29 May 2026 · 1 h 19 min · 29 chapters
Grading America's First 250 Years: America, Actually with Astead HerndonHeather Cox Richardson and Astead Herndon grade America’s first 250 years, arguing the U.S.26 May 2026 · 28 min · 11 chapters
James Murdoch & Vox Media, SpaceX IPO Predictions, and Bezos Gets DefensiveVox Media Podcast Network sale to James Murdoch’s Lupa Systems; fallout for media freedom; tech/AI market dynamics; SpaceX IPO valuation skepticism; OpenAI IPO timing and spending concerns; Jeff…22 May 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 23 chapters
Elon's Big Loss, Trump's Stock Trades, and OpenAI vs. ApplePivot (Kara Swisher, Scott Galloway) covers: (1) Elon Musk losing his OpenAI nonprofit-related lawsuit; (2) OpenAI reportedly considering legal action against Apple over ChatGPT placement/promotions;…19 May 2026 · 1 h 28 min · 25 chapters
Trump’s China Summit, Inflation Shock, and Silicon Valley’s Midterm MoneyPivot (Kara Swisher, Scott Galloway) covers: (1) Wired’s “The Sad Wives of AI” and the claim that AI obsession—especially among men—substitutes for real relationships by offering frictionless control…15 May 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 21 chapters
Midterm Map Wars, AirPods Revamp, and Trump Phone GriftThe episode covers (1) FCC pressure on ABC/The View over “equal time” rules, (2) midterm redistricting/gerrymandering battles after court rulings, (3) Apple’s planned AirPods with tiny cameras for AI…12 May 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 28 chapters
OpenAI Trial "Soap Opera," ChatGPT's Stock Picks, and Remembering Ted TurnerKara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss (1) Ted Turner’s legacy after his death, (2) media/tech politics in Europe vs. the U.S., (3) major entertainment company earnings (Warner Bros.8 May 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 29 chapters
GameStop's eBay Bid, AI and the Midterms, and Senate Prediction Market BanThe hosts debate GameStop’s unsolicited eBay buyout bid, the Supreme Court’s temporary block of a mifeprestone (abortion pill) mailing ban, AI’s role in the midterms (including AI regulation and…5 May 2026 · 1 h 8 min · 28 chapters
Big Tech’s Day of Reckoning, Elon Takes the Stand, and the FCC Targets DisneyThe hosts debate political pressure on media (FCC action against Disney/ABC and Trump-linked pressure to remove Jimmy Kimmel), then pivot to “Big Tech’s Day of Reckoning” driven by massive AI…1 May 2026 · 1 h 5 min · 19 chapters
WHCD Shooting Aftermath, Musk and Altman Face-Off, Spirit Airlines BailoutAftermath of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting; debate over security failures and politicization of the event; Musk vs.28 Apr 2026 · 1 h 10 min · 25 chapters
Tucker Carlson's Rebrand, Apple’s New Era, and SpaceX’s AI DealThe episode covers three main stories: Tucker Carlson’s “rebrand” after backing Trump, Apple’s leadership transition, and SpaceX’s AI-focused IPO/financing moves.24 Apr 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 20 chapters
Kash Patel Sues, Trump's Psychedelics Push, and Netflix’s Podcast BetPivot episode covers (1) Kash Patel’s $250M defamation suit against The Atlantic over reporting on his FBI conduct, (2) Trump’s executive order fast-tracking FDA review of psychedelic drugs after a…21 Apr 2026 · 1 h 11 min · 26 chapters
Iran Market Disconnect, Vance v. Pope, and OpenAI Shades Microsoft and AnthropicThe episode covers (1) Iran–U.S. tensions and why markets look “dislocated” upward despite rising oil/gas costs, (2) J.D.17 Apr 2026 · 1 h · 16 chapters