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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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- Nvidia CEO's Spy Scandal, JD Vance’s 2028 Problem, and America’s Brain Drain · 1 Std. 16 Min. · Folge 767Kara and Scott are live in Denver for the final stop of Pivot Tour 2026! They unpack NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang’s affair with a suspected Chinese spy and its implications for the…
- Stephen Miller’s Promotion, Big Tech’s Reality Check, and Guest Harvey Levin · 1 Std. 10 Min. · Folge 766Kara and Scott are live in Los Angeles! They unpack Stephen Miller’s promotion to chief of staff, the post-election stock market roller coaster, and the ongoing backlash against…
- Blue Tsunami: Dems’ Next Move, Wall Street Reax, and Guest Amy Klobuchar · 1 Std. 22 Min. · Folge 765Kara and Scott are live in Minneapolis, surfing the blue tsunami! They unpack Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory, Wall Street’s reaction, and Elon Musk’s costly election bets…
- Michigan Midterm Drama, Crypto Heist, and Guest Hillary Clinton · 1 Std. 11 Min. · Folge 764Kara 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…
- Trump's War on "Artificial Intelligence," Elon v. Scott, and Google's Wall Street Meltdown · 1 Std. 0 Min. · Folge 763Kara 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…
- Anthropic's IPO Filing, Elon's Talarico Obsession, and Elizabeth Holmes' Box Office Surprise · 1 Std. 5 Min. · Folge 762Kara 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…
- Pivot Extra: From ‘Trump Curious’ to ‘Trump Furious’: Inside the Midterm Odds · 1 Std. 9 Min.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…
- Elon v. Kara, Tesla’s SpaceX Lifeline, and Sacha Baron Cohen on Satire · 1 Std. 8 Min. · Folge 761Elon 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…
- Trump's Putin Play, Elon's SpaceX Stock Pledge, and Netflix's Staffing Shakeup · 57 Min. · Folge 760Kara 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…
- Pivot Extra: America at 250 — with Heather Cox Richardson · 1 Std. 3 Min.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…
- Elon Musk's Midterm Spending Spree, Trump's Press Secretary Debacle, and OpenAI Gets Bugged · 1 Std. 2 Min. · Folge 759Kara 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…
- Kara Swisher Says the #1 Longevity Tool Isn't Sleep, Food, or Exercise | Project Swagger with Robin Arzón · 24 Min.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…
- Pivot Extra: Inside “Musk”: Power, Family and the Making of a Tech Demagogue · 1 Std. 16 Min.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…
- Camp Donald, Bezos's AI Fantasy, and Desperately Seeking Kara Swisher · 45 Min. · Folge 758Kara 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…
- Ellison's Rebrand, Netflix's Struggles, and Elon's Breakup · 59 Min. · Folge 757Kara 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…
- Pivot Extra: Timothy Snyder on America’s Superpower Suicide · 50 Min.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…
- AI’s Rocky Road to Wall Street, Hegseth’s Macho Military, and Trump’s AI Safety Theater · 59 Min. · Folge 756AI’s Rocky Road to Wall Street, Hegseth’s Macho Military, and Trump’s AI Safety TheaterKara and Scott unpack Pete Hegseth’s macho vision for the military and Trump’s new AI…
- Nvidia’s AI Guardrails, Big Tech’s White House Visits, and Elon’s Voter Data Grab · 1 Std. 1 Min. · Folge 755Kara 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…
- Trump TV, Meta’s Muse Charm, and Xi in D.C. · 1 Std. 5 Min. · Folge 754Kara 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…
- Trump’s Press Crackdown, Paramount Settles, and Anthropic’s $2 Trillion IPO · 1 Std. 12 Min. · Folge 753Kara 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…
- Zuck's AI Safety Pitch, Canada Turns to Europe, and Kash Patel on Bestiality · 1 Std. 6 Min. · Folge 752Kara 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…
- AI Panic: Dario’s Warning, Trump’s Dismissal, and OpenAI’s IPO Delay · 58 Min. · Folge 751Kara 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…
- Trump's 9/11 Fiction, a Major AI Warning, and Apple's Foldable iPhone · 1 Std. 7 Min. · Folge 750Scott 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…
- Ina Garten’s Next Course? A Podcast | On With Kara Swisher · 50 Min.Pivot is off for the holiday, so we're bringing you a special treat: Kara's recent "On With Kara Swisher" interview with Ina Garten! Ina has built a culinary empire by way of…
- Apple Bows to Trump, Bond Market Sounds the Alarm, and Kalshi Bans George Santos · 1 Std. 1 Min. · Folge 749As our Scott Free month comes to a close, Kara is joined by MS NOW’s Jacob Soboroff! They remember Gloria Steinem, discuss Apple caving to Trump over “Lake America,” and unpack…
- Trump’s Map Makeover, Milo’s Deportation, and Gwyneth’s AI Dinner Drama · 1 Std. 9 Min. · Folge 748It's the last week of Scott-Free August, and Kara is joined by Jennifer Welch, co-host of the "I've Had It" podcast. They unpack Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario…
- Meta’s Massive Settlement, Bill Gates’ AI Warning, and Remembering Dolly Parton · 1 Std. 11 Min. · Folge 747Scott-Free August continues, and Kara is joined by CNN’s Kaitlan Collins! They talk about Dolly Parton's legacy in culture and business, unpack Meta’s landmark social media…
- Trump vs. Canada, Paramount Settlement Saga, and Melania's Return · 1 Std. 5 Min. · Folge 746Kara is joined by comedian and “Have I Got News for You” host Roy Wood Jr., as Scott-Free August rolls on! They unpack Trump’s escalating trade war with Canada, his stock-trading…
- Mark Cuban on High Drug Prices, Taxing Billionaires, and 2028 · 1 Std. 15 Min. · Folge 745Scott-Free August continues, and Kara sits down with Mark Cuban — entrepreneur and co-founder of Cost Plus Drugs. They dig into why prescription drug prices are finally falling…
- USS Lincoln Fallout, Spotlight on Natalie Harp, and Press Secretary Succession · 58 Min. · Folge 744Kara kicks off another week of Scott-Free August! Gen Z political commentator Adam Mockler is in the guest host chair to discuss the growing fallout over conditions aboard the…
- Trump's Catering Truck Escape, MAGA Media, and Chelsea Handler on Joe Rogan's $82M Payday · 1 Std. 11 Min. · Folge 743Scott-Free August continues, and Kara is joined by comedian Chelsea Handler. Chelsea clarifies her recent comments on Joe Rogan's income, and the two dig into Trump's bizarre…
- Zuck's Meta Manifesto, Data Center Wars, and AI Slop Pushback · 1 Std. 4 Min. · Folge 742As Scott-Free August rolls on, Kara is joined by "Hard Fork" co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton to break down Mark Zuckerberg’s latest AI manifesto, and Meta’s push to catch…
- Michigan's Primary Drama, the DOJ's Next Boss, and Hillary Clinton Co-Hosts · 1 Std. 12 Min. · Folge 741Kara sits down with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for the first episode of Scott-Free August. They discuss Michigan's messy Democratic primary, state redistricting…
- RFK Jr.'s Bash Clash, AI's "Jurassic Park" Moment, and Elon's Midterm Millions · 1 Std. 8 Min. · Folge 740Kara and Scott break down RFK Jr.'s combative CNN interview with Dana Bash. Then, Anthropic joins OpenAI in revealing alarming AI hacking incidents, raising new questions about…
- Mamdani’s Tax List, Zuck's Media Blitz, and SpaceX’s Trillion-Dollar Wipeout · 1 Std. 2 Min. · Folge 739Kara and Scott unpack Mayor Mamdani’s controversial luxury tax list, Mark Zuckerberg’s AI messaging campaign, and SpaceX’s trillion-dollar wipeout. Then, they discuss the growing…
- Paramount Merger Pause, Meta AI Optimism, and the Peptide Boom · 1 Std. 9 Min. · Folge 738Kara and Scott discuss Paramount's decision to pause its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, and predict whether the blockbuster deal will ultimately go through. Then, Meta's…
- Trump's Tariffs Return, Kalshi's Midterms Hub, and Elon's AI "Odyssey" · 52 Min. · Folge 737Kara and Scott break down Trump's new tariffs on Canada, Kalshi's new midterms betting hub, and Anthropic's growing political spending. Then, they discuss AI leaders' warnings…
- China's AI Threat, SpaceX's Plunge, and Trump's Truth Social Grift · 1 Std. 17 Min. · Folge 736Kara and Scott unpack the latest Trump grift: Truth Social's paid fast lane for Wall Street. Then, China's new AI model rattles markets, and raises fresh questions about…
- Military Testosterone Screenings, Diarrhea Parasite Politics, and Data Center Debates · 57 Min. · Folge 735Kara and Scott unpack the military’s new testosterone screening program, Trump’s election fraud obsession, and the growing food contamination outbreak. Then, they discuss…
- Apple Sues OpenAI, States Move to Block Paramount Deal, and McConnell Conspiracy Theories · 1 Std. 11 Min. · Folge 734Kara and Scott discuss Lindsey Graham's legacy, the conspiracy theories around Mitch McConnell's new photo, and whether the Democrats can still pull off a victory in Maine. Then…
- Netflix Chases YouTube, Meta's AI Photo Grab, and Disney Fights the FCC · 1 Std. 9 Min. · Folge 733Kara is joined by Puck’s Matt Belloni to unpack states’ upcoming antitrust challenge to the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, Disney’s fight with the FCC over "The View,"…
- World Cup Controversy, Trump Accounts, and DOGE Farewell · 1 Std. 0 Min. · Folge 732Kara is joined by guest co-host, the one and only Anthony Scaramucci. Kara and The Mooch break down Trump inserting himself into the World Cup, and his latest line of attack…
- Trump's Crypto Windfall, Dems' Anti-Establishment Wave, and the Supreme Court’s Big Week · 1 Std. 8 Min. · Folge 731Kara and Scott unpack Trump’s crypto fortune, Democratic primary shakeups, and the Supreme Court’s latest rulings. Then, they discuss SpaceX backing Trump Accounts, OpenAI’s…
- Comcast Splits, OpenAI Weighs IPO Delay, and Buttigieg Targeted · 1 Std. 1 Min. · Folge 730Kara and Scott discuss Comcast splitting itself up, and spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky. Then, OpenAI reportedly considers delaying its IPO, but is that the smart money move?…
- Meta’s Prediction Market App, Europe vs. Big Tech, and Hollywood’s Comeback · 56 Min. · Folge 729Live from Cannes, Kara and Scott unpack the rise of the creator economy, Meta’s prediction market ambitions, and Europe’s push to break free from U.S. tech dominance. Then, they…
- Starmer Resigns, Reflecting Pool Fiasco, and Amazon Dumps OpenAI Movie · 1 Std. 1 Min. · Folge 728Kara and Scott discuss Trump's mishandling of Iran, and his vandalism claims about the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Then, lots of drama in Europe as UK Prime Minister Keir…
- Trump's Iran Deal, SpaceX’s Wild Ride, and Snap’s Specs · 1 Std. 6 Min. · Folge 727Kara and Scott unpack the backlash to Trump’s Iran deal, and the symbolism of the algae bloom in the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool. Plus, SpaceX passes Amazon in its first…
- The White House UFC Fight, SpaceX’s Big Pop, and Fox’s Roku Deal · 1 Std. 3 Min. · Folge 726Kara and Scott unpack the White House’s UFC spectacle, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery clearing a major merger hurdle, and SpaceX’s blockbuster public debut. Then, they…
- SpaceX IPO: Markets, Morals, and What It Means for You · 1 Std. 1 Min. · Folge 725Kara and Scott are joined by MS NOW’s Stephanie Ruhle to unpack SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO, OpenAI’s public market ambitions, and rising inflation. Then, they discuss the White…
- Trump's AI Stake, SpaceX's IPO Froth, and Apple's Siri Overhaul · 1 Std. 11 Min. · Folge 724Kara and Scott unpack the ongoing "60 Minutes" fallout, and discuss whether the real story is less about journalism and more about business. Then, as SpaceX's blockbuster IPO…
