Podcast

Pivot

From Recode News, News Commentary, Tech News

With great power, comes great scrutiny. Every Tuesday and Friday, journalist Kara Swisher and NYU Professor Scott Galloway offer sharp, unfiltered insights into the biggest stories in tech, business, and politics. They make bold predictions, pick winners and losers, and bicker and banter like no one else. From New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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#4
Episodes
825
Releases
Twice a week
Typical length
1 hr 4 min
On air since
2018
Latest episode
10 hours ago

Episodes

825 episodes, newest first

  1. Michigan Midterm Drama, Crypto Heist, and Guest Hillary Clinton

    Episode 764

    Show notes

    Kara and Scott kick off Pivot Tour 2026 in New York City! Former Secretary of State (and Kara’s new “High Stakes” co-host) Hillary Clinton joins them to discuss the drama in Michigan’s Senate race, Democrats’ chances in Texas, and what the party needs to deliver if it wins Congress. Plus, the Binance crypto heist, Apple’s earnings, and OpenAI’s data center rebrand.
    This episode was recorded live at the Beacon Theatre in New York City on November 2, 2026.
    Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠.
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    The Pivot Tour is happening now, but you can still grab tickets in Minneapolis, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Denver: http://pivottour.com

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    1 hr 11 min
  2. Trump's War on "Artificial Intelligence," Elon v. Scott, and Google's Wall Street Meltdown

    Episode 763

    Show notes

    Kara and Scott unpack Trump's bizarre attempt to ban the term “AI,” Elon Musk finally taking aim at Scott, and the final countdown to the midterms. Then, they discuss Microsoft's earnings win, Alphabet's Wall Street stumble, and Nvidia's increasingly circular AI investments. Plus, former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer faces backlash over using AI to describe her daughter.
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    1 hr 1 min
  3. Anthropic's IPO Filing, Elon's Talarico Obsession, and Elizabeth Holmes' Box Office Surprise

    Episode 762

    Show notes

    Kara and Scott break down Anthropic’s IPO filing — the revenue, the losses, and the risks to humanity. Then, with just a week to go before the midterms, Elon Musk pours millions into the Texas Senate race, and James Talarico fires back. Plus, Elon admits to restricting Ukraine’s Starlink access, and Kara gives her review of the hit Elizabeth Holmes documentary, "You Can See Everything."

    THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR "YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING!"

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    Kara and Scott are going on tour! Tickets are still available in New York, Minneapolis, LA, San Francisco and Denver: https://www.PivotTour.com

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    1 hr 5 min
  4. Pivot Extra: From ‘Trump Curious’ to ‘Trump Furious’: Inside the Midterm Odds

    Show notes

    With just under two weeks until the midterms, Democrats have reason for cautious optimism.Analysts at the Cook Political Report project the party could flip the House. The Senate, meanwhile, has swung from Republican confidence earlier this year to a jump ball, and the Democratic party is also poised toregain a majority of governorships for the first time since 2010. But voters have been burned by polls before.

    Kara sits down with a panel of experts to talk about whether a “blue wave” is coming, or if it’s more of a lack of enthusiasm from GOP voters that will result in a “red undertow.” They also discuss the impact of prediction markets and the affordability crisis on voters’ decision making, how Gen Z is thinking about all political parties and what the midterms could signal for 2028.

    Kristen Soltis Anderson is a Republican pollster, founding partner of Echelon Insights and focus group moderator for The New York Times Opinion section’s America in Focus series. She’s also the author of "The Selfie Vote: Where Millennials Are Leading America (and How Republicans Can Keep Up)." David Wasserman is a senior editor and elections analyst for the non-partisan Cook Political Report with Amy Walter. Terrance Woodbury is a Democratic pollster and president and founding partner of HIT Strategies, a research firm specializing in young voters and voters of color.

    Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok,Threads, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher.

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    1 hr 9 min
  5. Elon v. Kara, Tesla’s SpaceX Lifeline, and Sacha Baron Cohen on Satire

    Episode 761

    Show notes

    Elon Musk says Kara "really wants to go to prison," and she has some thoughts! Kara and Scott break down the contrasting earnings reports from SpaceX and Tesla, and the potential merger of Musk’s two companies. Plus, Meta’s blockbuster earnings, Zuckerberg’s latest power play, and Joel Kaplan’s exit. Then, Sacha Baron Cohen joins to discuss his new movie, "Ali G: Who Iz I?" and why he doesn't think democracy is compatible with social media.

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    1 hr 8 min
  6. Trump's Putin Play, Elon's SpaceX Stock Pledge, and Netflix's Staffing Shakeup

    Episode 760

    Show notes

    Kara and Scott unpack President Trump's latest efforts to play nice with Putin. Then, they break down Elon Musk's promise to give every kid in America a share of SpaceX, along with his Tesla Roadster stunt. Plus, Netflix's major leadership shakeup, Trump's new AI task force, and a brief farewell to Katie Zacharia's brief White House tenure.

    Get tickets for the Pivot Tour at http://PivotTour.com!

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    57 min
  7. Pivot Extra: America at 250 — with Heather Cox Richardson

    Show notes

    Today, we’re sharing an episode of The Prof G Pod.

    As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, Scott Galloway speaks with historian Heather Cox Richardson about the future of American democracy. They explore Trump's politics of spectacle, the war in Iran, the state of both political parties, and what history suggests comes next.

    For more conversations like this, listen to and subscribe to The Prof G Pod wherever you get your podcasts.

    Note: This originally aired on June 18, 2026.

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    1 hr 4 min
  8. Elon Musk's Midterm Spending Spree, Trump's Press Secretary Debacle, and OpenAI Gets Bugged

    Episode 759

    Show notes

    Kara and Scott unpack Elon Musk's role in Ukraine's Starshield disruption, his quarter-billion-dollar midterm spending spree, and the fight against Russian bots. Then, they discuss the new White House press secretary’s painfully awkward debut, with insight from someone who's been there, briefly: Anthony Scaramucci. Plus, Trump’s reversal on livestreaming an execution, a bizarre espionage scandal at OpenAI, and Apple’s latest play for the smart home.
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    1 hr 2 min
  9. Kara Swisher Says the #1 Longevity Tool Isn't Sleep, Food, or Exercise | Project Swagger with Robin Arzón

    Show notes

    Robin Arzón chats with Kara Swisher, who recently reported a series on longevity for CNN called Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever. From red light therapy to hyperbaric chambers, Kara has tried everything. I ask her what’s overrated and overpriced, and what we should all be doing to live healthier, longer lives.

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    24 min
  10. Pivot Extra: Inside “Musk”: Power, Family and the Making of a Tech Demagogue

    Show notes

    You get an extra, and you get an extra! Today, we're dropping ⁠On with Kara Swisher⁠ into the feed.

    In his new documentary, ‘⁠Musk⁠,’ filmmaker Alex Gibney set out to answer two big questions about the world’s first trillionaire: How has Elon Musk assumed so much power, and why have we given it to him so willingly? Over nearly four hours, the film connects the dots between Musk’s various ventures — SpaceX, Tesla, Starlink, X, xAI, and Neurolink — to tell a bigger story of the unique threat he poses to democracy. The film also includes revealing interviews from people who know Musk personally, including his first wife, the writer Justine Musk, who hasn’t spoken publicly in years.

    Kara sits down with Alex and Justine to talk about making the film, Musk’s obsession with being seen as an “engineer,” and Alex’s use of a computer-generated Elon as a stand-in for an interview with him (Musk declined to participate in Gibney’s film and declined to comment on this interview). They also talk about Musk’s hard shift toward right-wing politics and what it means for the midterms and future U.S. elections.

    Questions? Comments? Email the On with Kara Swisher team at on@voxmedia.com or find us on ⁠YouTube⁠, ⁠Instagram⁠, ⁠TikTok⁠,⁠ Threads⁠, and ⁠Bluesky⁠ @onwithkaraswisher.

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    1 hr 17 min
  11. Camp Donald, Bezos's AI Fantasy, and Desperately Seeking Kara Swisher

    Episode 758

    Show notes

    Kara goes missing, and Jessica Tarlov steps in to save the day! Scott and Jessica discuss Trump's bizarre comments about California, and the possibility of an October surprise involving Iran. Eventually, though, Kara emerges to unpack Trump’s plan to turn his golf club into a presidential retreat, the completion of the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, and Jeff Bezos's rosy vision for AI and the American worker.

    Kara and Scott are going on tour! Get tickets at http://PivotTour.com.

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    45 min
  12. Ellison's Rebrand, Netflix's Struggles, and Elon's Breakup

    Episode 757

    Show notes

    Kara and Scott discuss Elon Musk’s very public breakup with Shivon Zilis. Then, they debate David Ellison’s decision to name the combined Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery company Skydance, take a closer look at CNN’s future, and break down Netflix’s growth problem. Plus, the fallout over Cornell’s handling of sexual assault allegations, and how Kara and Scott are talking to their kids about it.

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    59 min
  13. Pivot Extra: Timothy Snyder on America’s Superpower Suicide

    Show notes

    Today, we’re sharing an episode of The Prof G Pod. Scott speaks with historian Timothy Snyder to discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine, why Snyder believes America is undermining its own power, and what’s at stake in the upcoming midterms. Plus, what Canada’s response to Trump can teach us about standing up to intimidation.

    For more conversations like this, listen to and subscribe to The Prof G Pod wherever you get your podcasts.

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    50 min
  14. AI’s Rocky Road to Wall Street, Hegseth’s Macho Military, and Trump’s AI Safety Theater

    Episode 756

    Show notes

    AI’s Rocky Road to Wall Street, Hegseth’s Macho Military, and Trump’s AI Safety Theater
    Kara and Scott unpack Pete Hegseth’s macho vision for the military and Trump’s new AI safety deal. Then, they break down the shaky road to Wall Street for Anthropic and OpenAI, David Ellison’s new co-CEO at Paramount, and Amy Klobuchar’s viral fact-check on Capitol Hill.

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    59 min
  15. Nvidia’s AI Guardrails, Big Tech’s White House Visits, and Elon’s Voter Data Grab

    Episode 755

    Show notes

    Kara and Scott unpack Nvidia’s record stock buyback and its new guardrails for rogue AI. Then, they break down Big Tech’s prime seats at the state dinner, and the privacy concerns surrounding VoteSafe.org, a voting-information site run by Elon Musk’s America PAC. Plus, the GOP’s midterm outlook is reportedly “craptastic,” but Scott is still nervous — and Kara gets a kick out of SNL’s “Dario Amodei.”

    Kara and Scott are going on tour! Get tickets at PivotTour.com.

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    1 hr 1 min
  16. Trump TV, Meta’s Muse Charm, and Xi in D.C.

    Episode 754

    Show notes

    Kara and Scott unpack the judge’s order restoring White House press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, as well as the lackluster start for Trump TV. Then, Trump’s summit with Chinese president Xi Jinping, and the implications for Taiwan. Plus, Meta goes all in on Muse with new smart glasses and a Tamagotchi-like AI charm, Andreessen Horowitz launches an alternative to college, and Scott predicts another blockbuster IPO.

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    1 hr 5 min
  17. Trump’s Press Crackdown, Paramount Settles, and Anthropic’s $2 Trillion IPO

    Episode 753

    Show notes

    Kara and Scott unpack the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery settlement, the White House’s escalating fight with the press, and Amazon blocking Meta’s AI assistant. Then, they break down Trump's plans for an AI Force, whether Anthropic can pull off a $2 trillion IPO, and the stakes of Trump’s upcoming summit with Xi Jinping.
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    1 hr 13 min
  18. Zuck's AI Safety Pitch, Canada Turns to Europe, and Kash Patel on Bestiality

    Episode 752

    Show notes

    Kara and Scott debate Sydney Sweeney’s latest controversial ad. Raging Moderates co-host Jessica Tarlov joins to discuss Canada cozying up to Europe, and the art of political disagreement. Then, Universal's cold feet about the Elon Musk documentary, Mark Zuckerberg’s motives in the AI debate, and Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon find common ground. And... why is FBI Director Kash Patel explaining the bureau's stance on bestiality?

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    1 hr 7 min
  19. AI Panic: Dario’s Warning, Trump’s Dismissal, and OpenAI’s IPO Delay

    Episode 751

    Show notes

    Kara and Scott unpack the recent AI panic, as Dario Amodei calls for a slowdown, Donald Trump dismisses concerns, and Sam Altman says OpenAI won’t go public this year. Then, they discuss Mark Carney’s push for closer ties with the EU, and why Canada and the U.S. may not be getting back together anytime soon. Plus, California’s new online child-safety laws, and Mitch McConnell’s return to the Senate.

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    58 min
  20. Trump's 9/11 Fiction, a Major AI Warning, and Apple's Foldable iPhone

    Episode 750

    Show notes

    Scott Free August is officially over, and Scott is back! Kara and Scott run through the biggest news he missed in August before unpacking President Trump's shifting 9/11 story and a disturbing new AI warning. Then, Trump makes a $5,000 cash promise to voters, Apple unveils its first foldable iPhone, and Kara and Scott reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11.

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    1 hr 7 min