Pivot

With just under two weeks until the midterms, Kara Swisher hosts a panel of experts to discuss the electoral outlook. Democrats have reason for cautious optimism—the Cook Political Report projects the House could flip, the Senate is a toss-up, and the party may regain a majority of governorships. The conversation covers the rising influence of prediction markets on voter sentiment, the affordability crisis as a top concern, how Gen Z is approaching all political parties, and what the midterm results could signal for the 2028 presidential election.

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.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway cover the latest developments in tech and politics. They begin with President Trump's latest efforts to play nice with Putin, examining the foreign-policy implications. They then turn to Elon Musk's promise to give every kid in America a share of SpaceX, along with his Tesla Roadster stunt. The episode also covers Netflix's major leadership shakeup and Trump's newly announced AI task force, closing with a brief farewell to Katie Zacharia's White House tenure.

As the U.S. nears its 250th birthday, Scott Galloway talks with historian Heather Cox Richardson about the future of American democracy. They discuss Trump's politics of spectacle, the war in Iran, the state of both political parties, and what history suggests comes next.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway dissect Elon Musk's involvement in Ukraine's Starshield disruption, his $250 million midterm election spending spree, and the ongoing battle against Russian bot networks. They analyze the new White House press secretary's disastrous first briefing, with candid perspective from former Trump communications director Anthony Scaramucci. Also discussed: Trump's reversal on livestreaming an execution, a bizarre espionage scandal at OpenAI, and Apple's latest smart home push.

Robin Arzón interviews Kara Swisher about her CNN series on longevity, 'Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever.' Swisher details her personal experiments with a wide range of longevity interventions—from red light therapy to hyperbaric chambers—and shares her perspective on which practices are overrated or overpriced. She also discusses a more foundational, often overlooked tool for living a healthier, longer life.

Filmmaker Alex Gibney discusses his new documentary “Musk,” which examines how Elon Musk has accumulated so much power and why the public has given it to him so willingly. The nearly four-hour film connects SpaceX, Tesla, Starlink, X, xAI, and Neuralink into a larger story about the threat Gibney believes Musk poses to democracy. Kara Swisher also speaks with Justine Musk, Elon’s first wife, who appears in the documentary after years of public silence. They discuss Musk’s obsession with being seen as an engineer, Gibney’s use of a computer-generated Elon as a stand-in for an interview, and Musk’s hard shift toward right-wing politics.

Kara Swisher goes missing, so Jessica Tarlov steps in to co-host with Scott Galloway. They cover Trump’s bizarre California comments, speculation about an October surprise with Iran, Trump’s plan to turn his golf club into a presidential retreat, the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, and Jeff Bezos’s optimistic AI vision. Kara eventually joins to weigh in on the latter topics.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss Elon Musk’s public breakup with Shivon Zilis, David Ellison’s decision to brand the merged Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery company as Skydance, the uncertain future of CNN, Netflix’s growth challenges, and the fallout from Cornell University’s handling of sexual assault allegations. They also reflect on how they talk to their kids about consent and supporting survivors.

Historian Timothy Snyder joins Scott Galloway to examine Russia’s war in Ukraine, his view that America is actively undermining its own global power, the high stakes for the upcoming midterm elections, and the lessons Canada’s response to Trump offers for resisting intimidation on the international stage.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss the challenges facing AI companies Anthropic and OpenAI as they consider going public, Pete Hegseth's macho vision for the U.S. military, President Trump's new AI safety deal, the appointment of a new co-CEO at Paramount alongside David Ellison, and Senator Amy Klobuchar's viral fact-check moment on Capitol Hill.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss Nvidia's record stock buyback and its new guardrails for rogue AI, the prominent placement of Big Tech executives at a White House state dinner, privacy alarms around Elon Musk's voting-information site VoteSafe.org, the GOP's midterm election outlook, and an SNL sketch parodying AI leader Dario Amodei.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery settlement, the White House’s escalating conflict with the press, and Amazon’s move to block Meta’s AI assistant. They also analyze Trump’s proposed AI Force, the viability of Anthropic’s massive IPO, and the high-stakes upcoming summit with China’s Xi Jinping.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss Mark Zuckerberg's AI safety pitch, Canada's turn toward Europe, and the FBI director's unusual bestiality comments. Jessica Tarlov joins to talk political disagreement and Canada's geopolitical shift. Other segments include Sydney Sweeney's ad controversy, Universal's hesitation on an Elon Musk documentary, and Bernie Sand ers and Steve Bannon finding common ground.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway break down the week's news. They cover the recent AI panic, including Dario Amodei's call for a slowdown, Donald Trump's dismissal of the concerns, and Sam Altman's announcement that OpenAI won't go public this year. They also discuss Mark Carney's push for closer EU ties and the strained state of US-Canada relations. The episode closes with California's new online child-safety laws and Mitch McConnell's return to the Senate.

Scott returns from August break to catch up with Kara on the biggest stories he missed. They discuss President Trump's evolving narrative around the 9/11 attacks, a disturbing new warning about AI that emerged in his absence, and Trump's promise of a $5,000 cash payment to voters. Apple's unveiling of its first foldable iPhone and the 25th anniversary of 9/11 also provide points for reflection.

Kara Swisher interviews Ina Garten about her new podcast 'Happy Hour With Ina Garten.' They discuss the leap from TV to independent podcasting, the creative freedom of the medium, social media's impact on cooking, and the people who inspire Ina's culinary empire.

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.

Kara Swisher is joined by Jennifer Welch, co-host of "I've Had It," to discuss three controversial news items: Trump issuing an executive order to rename Lake Ontario, the deportation of Milo Yiannopoulos, and Gwyneth Paltrow postponing a dinner party for Sam Altman. Later, journalist Karen Attiah discusses her experience of being fired from The Washington Post following the assassination of Charlie Kirk and her subsequent battle to win her job back.

Kara Swisher is joined by CNN's Kaitlan Collins while Scott Galloway is away for Scott-Free August. They discuss Dolly Parton's legacy in culture and business, Meta's landmark social media addiction case settlement, and the growing political backlash to data centers. The episode also covers Bill Gates' warning about AI, Trump's political power heading into the midterms, and a golf ad that missed the mark.

Kara Swisher and comedian Roy Wood Jr. unpack a busy news week: Trump's escalating trade war with Canada, his personal stock-trading activity, and a reported reunion with Michael Cohen. They examine the California Attorney General's decision to halt settlement talks in the Paramount–Warner Bros. merger saga, and the Pentagon’s targeting of the independent military newspaper Stars and Stripes. The episode also touches on Melania Trump’s return from a mysterious absence.

Kara Swisher interviews Mark Cuban about the forces pushing prescription drug prices down and his fight with the healthcare industry as co-founder of Cost Plus Drugs. They examine Costco's unexpected Medicare move and what it signals for healthcare competition. Cuban explains why he sees computing chips as the new crypto, and the conversation turns to California's billionaire tax. The episode closes with the recurring question of whether Cuban will run for president.

Guest host Adam Mockler joins Kara Swisher to discuss the political fallout from reported conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln and Senator Jon Ossoff's criticism of Trump and his aide Natalie Harp. The conversation also covers the Democratic Party's decision to shake up the 2028 presidential primary calendar, updates on midterm election predictions, and speculation that Scott Jennings could become the next White House Press Secretary.

In this Scott-Free August episode, Kara Swisher is joined by comedian Chelsea Handler. Handler clarifies her recent comments about Joe Rogan's $82 million payday. They discuss Donald Trump's bizarre catering truck ride in Turkey, RFK Jr.'s new cooking show, and widening cracks in the MAGA media ecosystem. They also cover Mitch McConnell's absence, Melania Trump's next docuseries, and Handler's new side career as a matchmaker.

Kara Swisher is joined by 'Hard Fork' co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton to discuss Mark Zuckerberg's latest AI manifesto and Meta's position in the AI race, the growing pushback against AI-generated slop content on platforms, new details about OpenAI's compact device, and the intensifying backlash against large-scale data centers. They also reflect on Kevin and Casey's future beyond 'Hard Fork' and make a special request to Kara.

Kara Swisher sits down with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for a politics-heavy conversation. They dig into Michigan's chaotic Democratic primary and the high stakes of redistricting battles, then examine Trump's gilded vision of the presidency. The discussion shifts to Todd Blanche's trajectory toward attorney general, an update on U.S.-Iran tensions, and a shared alarm that AI governance isn't getting the urgent attention it requires.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway break down RFK Jr.'s combative CNN interview with Dana Bash. They discuss Anthropic joining OpenAI in revealing alarming AI hacking incidents, raising new questions about regulation and cybersecurity. The episode also covers Big Tech earnings, Elon Musk's midterm spending plans, and the Trump administration's Reflecting Pool feud.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss Mayor Mamdani's controversial luxury tax proposal, Mark Zuckerberg's AI messaging campaign, and the massive drop in SpaceX's valuation. They also explore the growing divide over AI safety, Apple's new leasing program, and calls for Mitch McConnell to demonstrate his fitness for office.

Kara and Scott unpack Tucker Carlson’s attempt at a political reset — and have a broader debate about Scott's interview with Ben Shapiro, forgiveness, and accountability on the right. Then, they break down the end of the Tim Cook era at Apple, SpaceX’s AI acquisition, and Tesla’s latest earnings.

Kara and Scott discuss Kash Patel’s defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, and Donald Trump’s attempt to appease Joe Rogan with an executive order on psychedelics. Then, they break down the U.S. seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, as JD Vance heads back to Pakistan for peace talks.

Kara and Scott unpack the latest on Iran, why markets keep rising despite escalating tensions, and what VP Vance is risking by challenging the Pope. Then, Trump renews his attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Amazon makes a big satellite move, and OpenAI takes shots at Microsoft and Anthropic.

Kara and Scott break down Trump lashing out against the Pope and right-wing media figures, and his next moves for Iran after peace talks fail. Then, Viktor Orban loses in Hungary, and his concession is a surprising win for democracy.

Kara is joined by guest host Rahm Emanuel to unpack the shaky Iran ceasefire, and what it means for U.S. credibility abroad. Then, they break down Democrats’ recent electoral momentum, and the chaos unfolding in the California governor’s race.

Kara is joined by Echelon Insights pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson to unpack Trump’s expletive-filled Iran ultimatum, and what his latest numbers say about the MAGA base and the midterms. Then, they dig into who might be on the chopping block amid a potential cabinet shake-up.

Kara is joined by guest host Anthony Scaramucci! They unpack Trump’s latest speech on Iran and a string of legal losses challenging the administration's policies.

Kara and Scott unpack Trump's confusing statements on Iran, and discuss whether the U.S. is already in a quagmire. Then, Elon preps for a SpaceX IPO that could launch him into trillionaire territory, and Anthropic scores a key legal win.

Kara and Scott unpack the Trump administration stacking an AI council with Big Tech names, the market-moving chaos around shifting Iran statements, and surprising Democratic wins in Florida — including in Trump’s own backyard.

Kara and Scott break down the growing chaos at U.S. airports, as the Trump administration deploys ICE agents to help manage hours-long TSA lines during the DHS shutdown. Then, they unpack Trump’s latest moves on Iran, and the impact on oil prices, markets, and EVs.

Kara and Scott unpack Trump lashing out at U.S. allies over Iran, rising oil prices, and the Pentagon's new spending request. Then, Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he'll stay on as Fed Chair until his successor is in place, while Bob Iger passes the Disney CEO baton (again).

Kara and Scott are live at SXSW! They discuss billionaires' unprecedented influence in recent elections, and the reality of wealth taxes. Then, Apple introduces a budget MacBook — smart market expansion or a risky move for a luxury brand?

Kara and Scott break down the Iran war's impact on markets, Anthropic suing the Pentagon, and a terrifying report that most major chatbots would help users plan violent attacks.

Kara and Scott are live in Minneapolis for a special show celebrating 'Resist and Unsubscribe.' They’re joined by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to discuss how the state pushed back against Trump, ICE, and Kristi Noem — and what Democrats should be doing now.

Kara and Scott break down Trump’s dismissal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the economic effects of the Iran war, and the highlights from Tuesday's first 2026 midterm primaries. Plus, OpenAI's Pentagon deal blows up in Sam Altman's face, and the Paramount-Warner Bros.

Kara and Scott break down the war in Iran — what Trump’s endgame could be, and how the conflict may impact oil prices, financial markets, and the global economy. Then, the Trump administration bans Anthropic, and OpenAI makes a deal with the Pentagon.

Kara and Scott discuss Anthropic pushing back on the Pentagon's demands, and Trump's longest State of the Union ever. Then, Paramount wins the battle for Warner Bros. after Netflix drops out — Puck’s Bill Cohan joins with insights.

Kara and Scott unpack Trump’s tariff defeat at the hands of the Supreme Court, how he’s scrambling for workarounds, and whether billions in refunds will ever get paid out.

Kara and Scott discuss the arrest of former Prince Andrew as pressure mounts from the Epstein files, and Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony in the social media addiction trials. Then, Stephen Colbert takes on Paramount and the FCC, Warner Bros.

Jane Fonda has been fighting for social justice for over five decades, but in the past year, she’s kicked things up a notch.

Kara and Scott discuss AG Pam Bondi's disastrous testimony on the Epstein files and Big Tech's day in court as Meta and YouTube face trial for deliberately addicting young users.

Kara and Scott break down the Super Bowl ads, and the backlash over Bad Bunny’s halftime show. Then, they look at what’s next for crypto, as Bitcoin and major tokens plummet.

In this special bonus episode of Pivot, Kara talks to Heated Rivalry Executive Producers Jacob Tierney & Brendan Brady about the creative and financial risks they took to make the hit show.

Pivot takes a look at Anthropic's surprise Super Bowl offensive against OpenAI, and Scott explains why he thinks they are "the definition of intelligent branding." Also, Kara and Scott unpack Alphabet's blockbuster earnings, and what a potential Clinton testimony in the Epstein case could mean.

It's Resist and Unsubscribe February! Kara and Scott discuss what they've been unsubscribing from, and what their next moves might be. Then, they unpack the new Epstein files release and the wide-ranging network of powerful figures it exposes.