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Pivot · October 23, 2026 · 1h 8m

Elon v. Kara, Tesla’s SpaceX Lifeline, and Sacha Baron Cohen on Satire

Kara and Scott react to Elon Musk saying Kara 'really wants to go to prison,' then analyze the divergent fortunes of Tesla's declining core business and SpaceX's surging revenue, and discuss a possible merger of Musk's two companies. They also cover Meta's blockbuster earnings and the departure of Joel Kaplan. In a wide-ranging interview, Sacha Baron Cohen discusses his new Ali G film and his belief that democracy is fundamentally incompatible with social media.

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Musk’s Personal Attack on Kara Swisher
Elon Musk said Kara 'really wants to go to prison,' prompting her to respond on the show.
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SpaceX vs. Tesla: Divergent Earnings Trajectories
SpaceX is thriving financially while Tesla's core automotive margins are under pressure, leading to speculation about a merger that would blend the two companies’ strengths.

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