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Pivot · June 16, 2026 · 1h 3m

The White House UFC Fight, SpaceX’s Big Pop, and Fox’s Roku Deal

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway analyze the White House's UFC event, the Paramount/Warner Bros. Discovery merger progress, SpaceX's high-profile public debut, and Fox's acquisition of Roku. They also cover the Trump administration's conflict with Anthropic and state-level investigations into OpenAI.

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Highlights

White House as UFC venue
Kara and Scott examined the political and cultural implications of the White House hosting a UFC event.
Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery merger hurdle cleared
The hosts discussed the implications of the two media giants moving closer to a merger after clearing a major regulatory obstacle.
SpaceX’s blockbuster public debut
Scott and Kara reacted to SpaceX’s first day of public trading, unpacking the valuation and investor frenzy.
Fox buying Roku
The co-hosts broke down Fox’s move to acquire Roku and what it signals for the streaming wars.
Trump administration vs. Anthropic
The show tackled the Trump administration’s latest clash with AI company Anthropic over safety and governance.
State attorneys general investigate OpenAI
Kara and Scott examined the multi-state investigation into OpenAI and its potential consequences.
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