

Pivot
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.
Episodes


Mamdani's Win, Palantir's Stock Slide, and Tesla's Pay Package

Amazon's OpenAI Deal, Netflix Explores Warner Bros. Bid, and Elon's Flying Car

Nvidia Hits $5 Trillion, Elon Musk Launches Grokipedia, and OpenAI's IPO Future

Crypto Pardon, Amazon Automation, and Reagan Tariff Ad

Warner Bros. Discovery For Sale, OpenAI’s Browser, and Netflix Earnings

Colleges Push Back, Ozempic Price Promise, and White House vs. Anthropic

Instagram Goes PG-13, ChatGPT Allows Erotica, and Netflix Grabs Podcasts

Mark Zuckerberg on the AI bubble and Meta's new display glasses | ACCESS
The podcast "Access" features Alex Heath and Ellis Hamburger interviewing Mark Zuckerberg about Meta's AI strategy and the new Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses. Zuckerberg envisions glasses as the next major computing platform, emphasizing their role in AI integration through visual and auditory context. A key innovation is ...

Cheaper Teslas, OpenAI’s Cash Burn, and Apple’s CEO Succession Plans
Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss a range of topics, beginning with a look at potential presidential candidates and a visit to Dollywood. They then analyze Tesla's recent moves to release cheaper car models amidst growing competition, and debate the sustainability of Tesla's stock price. The conversation shifts t...

OpenAI Backtracks, Elon's Netflix Boycott, and Instagram Safety Features
In this episode of Pivot, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss a range of topics, starting with personal anecdotes about a mermaid party and sleep issues before diving into current events. They analyze Trump's immigration policies, the role of big tech in enforcement, and the implications of ICE actions. They also d...

Government Shutdown, OpenAI’s Sora 2, and Hegseth's Lecture
Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss current events, including the U.S. government shutdown, the potential for a Netflix-Disney merger, and controversies surrounding AI, such as OpenAI's copyright practices and synthetic relationships. They analyze the political messaging around the shutdown, with Galloway suggestin...

Saudi Comedy Festival Controversy, Threads' Major Milestone, and Trump's Movie Tariff
In this episode of Pivot, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss a range of topics, including Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on foreign films and the controversy surrounding comedians performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. They delve into the implications of Trump's tariff for Netflix and the broad...

Kimmel & ABC, Nvidia’s OpenAI Investment, and Tylenol’s Trump Problem
In this episode of Pivot, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss a range of topics, starting with their podcast ranking and humorous banter. They delve into Jimmy Kimmel's return to late night TV and the related political commentary, as well as South Park's controversial humor. The conversation shifts to NVIDIA's inve...

Jimmy Kimmel Returns, Charlie Kirk’s Memorial, and Trump’s H1-B Visa Shake-Up
In this episode of Pivot, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss several current events, beginning with the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's suspension and subsequent reinstatement after making comments about Donald Trump, analyzing Disney's reaction and the broader implications for free speech and corporate res...

ABC Pulls Jimmy Kimmel, Pam Bondi’s Free Speech Mess, and Trump Sues The New York Times
In this episode of Pivot, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss current events, beginning with the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's show being pulled off the air after a joke about Charlie Kirk, leading to a broader discussion about free speech, cancel culture, and the influence of political figures on media. T...

Kirk Suspect Motives, TikTok "Framework" Deal, and Tucker Carlson Plays Detective
Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss a range of topics, beginning with personal anecdotes before diving into current events such as the Charlie Kirk assassination and the political fallout, including concerns about online radicalization and the exploitation of tragedy for political gain. They critique figures like E...

Charlie Kirk Assassination Aftermath
Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk and the subsequent reactions, including political figures' responses and conspiracy theories. They explore the implications for free speech on college campuses and the broader issue of political violence. The conversation shifts to Larry Ellison'...

Dept. of War Rebrand, Trump's Tech Bro Dinner, and Elon's Pay Package

Trump’s Alive, China Flaunts BFFs, and Scott’s Back!
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