Pivot

Kara and Scott analyze Paramount's decision to pause its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, debate whether the deal will ultimately close, and discuss the strategic implications for the media industry. They critique Meta's latest AI ad campaign and propose better messaging, then examine Trump's lackluster White House Correspondents' Dinner performance and the FDA's recent easing of peptide restrictions driving a pharmaceutical and wellness boom.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss Trump's new tariff policies on Canada, Kalshi's expansion into midterm election betting, and Anthropic's increasing political spending. They examine AI leaders' warnings about China, France's social media restrictions for minors, Tesla's Q4 earnings challenges, and Kara's prediction about Elon's AI-generated "Odyssey" project. Recorded live at the CAO Summit.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss the latest Trump grift: Truth Social's paid fast lane for Wall Street, a move that raises ethical questions about platform access. They also analyze the market impact of China's new AI model, which challenges America's lead in artificial intelligence. The hosts examine the recent decline in SpaceX's valuation and the concerns sparked by Netflix's latest earnings report. Finally, they cover the arrest of the Tate brothers.

Kara and Scott discuss the military's new testosterone screening initiative, Trump's continued election fraud claims, and a growing food contamination outbreak linked to a parasite. They also cover OpenAI's entry into hardware with its first AI device, IBM's stock decline, and New York's restrictive new policies on data center expansion.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss Lindsey Graham's political legacy and conspiracy theories surrounding Mitch McConnell's public appearance. The episode covers Apple's lawsuit against OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft, and features an interview with California Attorney General Rob Bonta about his multistate challenge to the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger deal.

Kara Swisher and Matt Belloni discuss the emerging antitrust challenge to the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, Disney's regulatory battle with the FCC over "The View," and Netflix's strategic push into YouTube-like content. The episode also covers Meta's controversial AI image generation, the Sam Altman movie finding a new distribution home, and Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey" blockbuster momentum.

Kara Swisher and Anthony Scaramucci discuss Trump's involvement in World Cup controversy, the launch of Trump Accounts, the end of DOGE, Zuckerberg's AI progress at Meta, and cultural moments like Taylor Swift's wedding versus Jeff Bezos'. The episode covers political theater, platform strategy, regulatory wind-down, and tech industry priorities.

Kara and Scott discuss Trump's cryptocurrency holdings, Democratic primary upheaval, and recent Supreme Court decisions. They analyze SpaceX's involvement in Trump-aligned accounts, OpenAI's reported proposal to give the government equity stakes, and Scott's IPO prediction for Bending Spoons materializing. The episode captures a moment of significant political and tech industry realignment.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss Comcast's plan to split into two companies, spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky from its cable assets. They also examine OpenAI's reported consideration of delaying its IPO, debate the strategic wisdom of that move, and analyze the personal and political implications of Pete Buttigieg's family being targeted. Finally, they cover President Trump's efforts to delay a housing bill moving through Congress.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway, live from Cannes, discuss the rise of the creator economy, Meta's ambitions in prediction markets, Europe's push for digital independence, Hollywood's box office rebound, Instagram's potential TV expansion, and the massive sums flowing into World Cup betting.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway cover a chaotic week in politics and business. They discuss Trump's latest controversies, including his alleged mishandling of Iran and his claims about the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Across the Atlantic, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer abruptly resigns, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni picks a fight with Trump. The hosts also unpack a new book that reveals how Trump privately mocked Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon's surprise decision to scrap a movie with OpenAI, and a sharp drop in SpaceX's stock.

Kara and Scott discuss Trump's Iran deal and its geopolitical fallout, including the symbolic algae bloom at the Lincoln Memorial. They analyze SpaceX's historic IPO milestone—surpassing Amazon's valuation in its first week—and the company's acquisition of Cursor, an AI coding assistant. The episode closes with Snap's ambitious bet on expensive smart glasses and what it signals about the AR/VR market's direction.

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.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway are joined by Stephanie Ruhle from MSNBC to discuss SpaceX's highly anticipated IPO and its implications for the market and tech regulation. The conversation expands to cover OpenAI's public market ambitions, inflation concerns, Paramount's competitive move against Netflix, the White House's Epstein-related political vulnerability, and the escalating push to restrict social media access for minors.

Kara and Scott discuss the '60 Minutes' fallout and whether the real story is about business rather than journalism. They analyze SpaceX's blockbuster IPO, Google's massive new deal with the company, Apple's Siri overhaul, Trump's proposal for government stake in AI companies, and Hunter Biden's emergence on X as a second act.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss the institutional collapse at CBS's '60 Minutes,' Trump's controversial intelligence chief appointment and what it signals about the devaluing of expertise, California's primary results as a referendum on competence, Apple's bet on AI glasses, and the weakness of Trump's AI executive order. The episode weaves together media dysfunction, political risk, and technology strategy.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss Anthropic's record-breaking IPO filing and rapid valuation climb past OpenAI, Maine political figure Graham Platner's ongoing campaign controversies and voter indifference, Blue Origin's major operational setback, Trump's Freedom 250 concert mishap, and Jay Shetty's major streaming deal with Netflix and Spotify.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss a range of current events including the Enhanced Games and Trump’s planned UFC event at the White House, Pope Leo’s sweeping warning about AI, a DOJ probe into E. Jean Carroll, Elon Musk floating a merger of Tesla and SpaceX, and CBS pushing out “60 Minutes” correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi. The specific arguments and details are unavailable as only a brief show description was provided.

On America's 250th anniversary, historian Heather Cox Richardson examines whether the nation's founding document remains fit for purpose. The episode explores what a new social contract might look like and how America's governing framework has—or hasn't—evolved to meet contemporary challenges. A conversation about national reckoning and reimagining.

Kara and Scott discuss James Murdoch's acquisition of Vox Media's podcast network and New York Magazine, exploring what consolidation means for digital media and Pivot's future. They scrutinize SpaceX's IPO filing and question whether the valuations hold up under analysis. The episode also covers Bezos defending his tax rate, Mark Cuban's drug pricing initiative with Trump, and Nvidia's earnings.

Kara and Scott discuss Elon Musk's loss in the OpenAI trial, OpenAI's brewing legal battle with Apple over ChatGPT integration into Siri and iOS, and Trump's stock trading activity. The episode also covers new SpaceX IPO governance details and Spencer Pratt's unexpected entry into the L.A. mayoral race.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss the top stories at the intersection of tech and politics this week. They unpack the effects of AI obsession on relationships and young men. They break down Trump’s high-stakes summit with Xi Jinping, where Trump brought a delegation of business executives and Xi issued ominous warnings about Taiwan. They also cover the latest inflation surge, Andreessen Horowitz becoming the biggest donor of the midterms, Sam Altman’s testimony in the Elon Musk–OpenAI trial, Anthropic’s soaring valuation, and Google exploring orbital data centers with SpaceX.

Kara and Scott examine ABC's pushback against FCC pressure, the escalating redistricting wars and their potential impact on midterms, Apple's progress on camera-equipped AirPods, the continued absence of the Trump Phone, and the Pentagon's latest UFO file releases.

Kara and Scott discuss Ted Turner's legacy and its impact on media, unpack earnings from Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, and Disney, explore Anthropic's partnership with SpaceX, analyze the Elon Musk vs. OpenAI trial, and test ChatGPT's ability to pick winning stocks in real markets.

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.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss the FCC’s politically charged action against Disney and its chilling effect on media freedom. They break down a packed Big Tech earnings day, the escalating AI capex arms race, and coin the term 'ketamine economy' to describe today's disorienting, short-term market highs. Also, Elon Musk testifies in the OpenAI trial, and Taylor Swift fights to protect her voice and likeness from AI deepfakes.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway dissect the fallout from the White House Correspondents' Dinner shooting, examining the suspect details, media coverage, and how Trump immediately used the event to advocate for his own ballroom. They then shift to the Musk vs. Altman courtroom battle over OpenAI, breaking down which side holds the stronger legal ground. The hosts also tackle the latest round of Big Tech layoffs, the DOJ’s decision to drop its investigation into Fed Chair Powell, and a possible government bailout for Spirit Airlines.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway dissect Tucker Carlson's attempted political reset and debate accountability on the right, sparked by Scott's interview with Ben Shapiro. They then analyze Apple under the approaching end of Tim Cook's tenure, SpaceX's AI acquisition, and Tesla's latest earnings. Other topics include RFK Jr.'s ongoing chaos, a Trump family crypto venture facing extortion claims, and regulatory crackdowns on prediction markets.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway break down the week's top stories: Kash Patel suing The Atlantic for defamation, Trump's executive order on psychedelics to court Joe Rogan, the U.S. seizure of an Iranian-flagged ship and JD Vance's renewed peace efforts in Pakistan, Anthropic's meeting with White House officials, and Netflix's push into vertical video and podcasts.

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss a disconnect between rising stock markets and escalating Iran tensions, VP Vance's public criticism of the Pope, and Trump's latest attacks on Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. They also cover Amazon's major satellite move, OpenAI's shots at Microsoft and Anthropic, a potential merger between United and American Airlines, and the surge in sign-ups for Trump-backed investment accounts. The episode examines political risk, market psychology, and competitive dynamics in tech and airlines.

Kara and Scott discuss Trump's public conflict with the Pope and right-wing media figures, his strategic moves regarding Iran after failed peace talks, Viktor Orban's unexpected loss in Hungary and what his concession signals for democratic resilience, Eric Swalwell's exit from California politics, Scott Bessent's warnings about Anthropic's Mythos model and banking sector risk, and Hollywood's resistance to the Paramount–Warner Bros. consolidation.

Can an economic strike send an effective message to the government? Kara and Scott discuss the ways people can use their wallets to protest, including a new resource from Scott himself — resistandunsubscribe.com. Plus, Kara is not impressed with Tim Cook’s call for de-escalation in Minnesota.

Kara Swisher is joined by guest co-host Anthony Scaramucci to discuss why so many business leaders have stayed silent about ICE violence in Minneapolis — and why it's time to push back against Donald Trump (and Stephen Miller).

Kara and Scott jump on for an emergency episode in the aftermath of the Alex Pretti shooting in Minneapolis.

Markets crash on sweeping tariff announcements. Galloway analyzes the economic impact (consumer prices, supply chain disruption, recession risk). Swisher focuses on the political strategy. Both agree the uncertainty is more damaging than the tariffs themselves.

Kara discusses her CNN series investigating the longevity industry: why tech billionaires are obsessed with living forever, what the science actually supports, and the ethical implications of extending lifespan for the wealthy.

Swisher and Galloway react to Elon Musk's ultimatum to federal workers ('resign or return to office') and Trump's firing of senior military leaders. Sharp disagreements: Galloway sees some government reform as needed; Swisher sees authoritarian overreach.

DeepSeek's release shakes Silicon Valley. Swisher and Galloway debate: is this proof that American AI dominance is a myth? Or is it evidence that AI will become commoditized, benefiting users at the expense of AI companies' valuations?

Kara and Scott review their 2024 prediction accuracy and make new predictions for 2025. Topics: TikTok ban, AI regulation, streaming consolidation, and whether Elon Musk will face consequences.

Kara and Scott analyze the growing tensions between OpenAI and Microsoft, the post-election regulatory landscape for Big Tech, and why the tech industrys relationship with government is entering a new phase.

Landmark rulings: Meta and YouTube are found liable for social media addiction in minors. Swisher argues this is the beginning of the reckoning she's predicted for a decade. Galloway analyzes the financial impact on Meta's business model.

Center for Humane Technology co-founder Tristan Harris joins to discuss why children are uniquely vulnerable to AI: AI companions replacing human relationships, deepfake bullying, and AI tutors that may be training children to outsource thinking.

Scott and Kara debate whether AI is in a speculative bubble. Galloways case: the technology is real but the valuations assume universal adoption that wont materialize. Plus Apple Intelligence strategy and NVIDIAs unstoppable rise.

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi joins for a wide-ranging interview on how AI powers Uber's pricing, routing, and matching systems, the timeline for autonomous vehicles, and why Uber partnered with Waymo rather than building its own self-driving technology.

The DOJ sues Apple for monopolizing the smartphone market. Swisher and Galloway analyze the case: Swisher thinks Apple should lose (it's a monopoly that hurts developers); Galloway thinks the case is weak (consumers love iPhones). Sharp disagreement.

Congress moves to force a TikTok sale or ban. Swisher and Galloway disagree sharply: Swisher sees legitimate national security concerns (CCP access to American data); Galloway suspects protectionism (helping Meta by eliminating its strongest competitor).

Kara and Scott debate whether banning TikTok is justified national security or dangerous censorship. Plus: AI safety regulation, Section 230 reform, and why free speech arguments are used selectively by both sides.

Galloway delivers a passionate monologue on the crisis facing young men: declining college enrollment, rising loneliness, lower incomes than their parents, and vulnerability to online radicalization. Swisher pushes back on whether this is being weaponized politically.

Swisher and Galloway break down the AI arms race: Microsoft's OpenAI partnership vs. Google's Gemini launch vs. Meta's open-source Llama strategy. They debate which approach will win and what the concentration of AI power means for society.