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Pivot · May 5, 2026 · 1h 7m

GameStop's eBay Bid, AI and the Midterms, and Senate Prediction Market Ban

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss GameStop's $55 billion bid for eBay and the CEO's disastrous CNBC interview, the rise of AI-funded super PACs copying crypto industry tactics to influence the midterms, the Senate's ban on member trading in political prediction markets, new Pentagon AI contracts, and what Apple's latest earnings say about its future.

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Highlights

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GameStop's $55 billion eBay bid
Kara and Scott discuss GameStop's $55 billion bid for eBay and the CEO's widely criticized CNBC interview.
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AI Super PACs adopt crypto's political playbook
AI-focused political action committees are pouring millions into midterm races using aggressive spending tactics pioneered by the crypto industry.
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Senate bans member trading on prediction markets
The Senate passed a rule prohibiting lawmakers from trading on political prediction markets, citing ethical violations.
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Pentagon announces new AI deals
The Department of Defense unveiled a series of new artificial intelligence contracts and initiatives to expand military capabilities.
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Apple earnings signal future direction
Kara and Scott analyze Apple's latest quarterly earnings and what they reveal about the company's growth prospects.
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Misc

✧Kara and Scott's blistering takedown of GameStop CEO's disastrous CNBC interview.
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