Pivot · September 4, 2026 · 1h 1m

Apple Bows to Trump, Bond Market Sounds the Alarm, and Kalshi Bans George Santos

Kara Swisher is joined by guest co-host Jacob Soboroff to discuss the week's news, covering Apple's capitulation to Trump pressure, the administration's escalating crackdown on mail-in voting, a global bond market sell-off, and George Santos's lifetime ban from betting platform Kalshi. The episode also pays tribute to the late feminist icon Gloria Steinem, reflecting on her enduring influence. The conversation spans the intersection of politics, tech, and finance.

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Apple Capitulates to Trump Over Map Changes

Apple reportedly renamed the Gulf of Mexico to 'Lake America' in Apple Maps under pressure from the Trump administration.

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Escalating Crackdown on Mail-In Voting

The Trump administration is intensifying efforts to restrict mail-in voting through USPS operational changes and state-level litigation.

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