Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
How Trump’s Second Term Could Be Bad For EVs, But Great For Tesla | Decoder
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving! Pivot is off for the holiday, so we're bringing you an episode of Decoder with N...
Bluesky's Moment, Crony Capitalism, and Guest Julie Scelfo of MAMA
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the "Glicked" effect on the box office, and Amazon's new $4 billion investmen...
DOJ's Google Breakup Plan, Nvidia's Earnings, and Comcast's Cable Spin-off
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Nvidia's latest blockbuster earnings, the DOJ's proposal that Google sell its...
Joe and Mika's Mar-a-Lago Visit, Big Tech Derails KOSA, and Guest Kristy Caylor
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Morning Joe anchors Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski revealing they paid a...
Trump’s Controversial Picks, Bluesky’s Pop, and Spotify’s Subscriber Jump
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to deliver on his campaign promise to ...
Stock Market Surge, Kara's X Defection, and Guests Samantha Bee and Joanna Coles
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Wall Street hitting new highs in the wake of Trump's victory, and whether Tru...
How Trump Will Impact the Economy, Big Tech, and Social Media
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott trade Election Day stories, and discuss where they went wrong with their predictions....
Election Predictions, Comcast Spinoff Plans, and Guest Dan Harris
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Election Day has finally arrived! Kara and Scott discuss the last-minute polls, the debate over equa...
Big Tech Earnings, Trump Media Stock Plunge, and Guest Margaret Brennan
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the rise and fall of Trump Media stock, and whether or not it's an accurate p...
AI Basics: Why AI Is Not a Job Killer
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott are back with part two of Pivot's special series on the basics of artificial intellig...
Trump's Rally, Bezos Backlash, and Guest Daniel Lubetzky
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With one week to go until the election, Kara and Scott discuss Donald Trump's rally at Madison Squar...
Trump & Fascism, Character.AI Sued for Teen Suicide, and Tesla Beats Earnings Expectations
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Apple scaling back production of Apple Vision Pro headsets, and a mother suin...
AI Basics: How and When to Use AI
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott are back in your feeds for a special series on the basics of Artificial Intelligence....
Elon's Million Dollar Giveaway, OpenAI and Microsoft Tensions, and Guests Chantal Fernandez and Lauren Sherman
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Disney's succession plans, and Netflix's latest blockbuster earnings. Then, a...
Trump’s Strange Playlist, Kamala on Fox, and Elon’s Robot Fail
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the latest from the campaign trail: VP Kamala Harris’s potential Joe Rogan ...
Bill Gates on How to Tax the Rich, AI, Misinformation, & the Election | On With Kara Swisher
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pivot is off for the holiday! In the meantime, we're bringing you an episode of On With Kara Swisher...
Google’s Potential Break Up, Hurricane Conspiracies, and Guests Susanne Craig and Russ Buettner
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the highlights of VP Kamala Harris’s press blitz, TikTok being sued by 14 s...
Kamala's Media Blitz, Elon's Giant Leap, and Guest Chris Urmson
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Kamala Harris's big media blitz, and the podcast (aside from Pivot) that she ...
Hurricane Helene Aftermath, Trump’s Federal Election Case, and OpenAI’s Valuation
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss OpenAI’s huge new valuation, and Elon Musk’s “corporate puffery.” The...
VP Debate, OpenAI Financial Churn, and Guest Mike Maples Jr.
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss California governor Gavin Newsom's veto of the AI bill that divided Big Tech,...
OpenAI Shake-Ups, Harris’s Economic Vision, and Meta's Big Show
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the biggest announcements from Meta’s Connect conference, and...that shirt....
Nike's CEO Shake-up, Trump's "Deranged" Messaging, and Guests Kate Conger and Ryan Mac
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Microsoft's plan to reopen Three Mile Island to power its data centers, and Q...
Instagram's Teen Accounts, Fed Rate Cut, and Guest Justin Theroux
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Donald Trump's crypto plans, and Melania's bizarre promotional videos for her...
TikTok in Court, Shein and Temu Crackdown, and Guest Evan Ratliff
17 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump, and what impact (if any) ...
Debate Reax, Taylor's Endorsement, Apple's AI Upgrades
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the highs and lows of the presidential debate, the potential power of Taylor ...
Google Antitrust Redux, Debate Predictions, and Guests Sue Bird and Megan Rapinoe
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the court battle over Rupert Murdoch's empire set to get underway this week. ...
X Blocked in Brazil, Nvidia Wipeout, and the Fuss Over Founder Mode
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott are reunited and it feels so good! They talk about the latest election polls, tech st...
Decoder with Nilay Patel: What's Next for the Controversial 'Child Safety' Internet Bill
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a major internet speech regulation currently making its way through Congress, and it has a...
Zuck Under Pressure, Presidential Debate Rules, and New Covid Vaccines
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara is joined by her brother Jeff Swisher, her son Louie Swisher, and best friend of Pivot George H...
The Politics of Joy, Telegram CEO Arrested, and Guest Host Adam Grant
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and guest host Adam Grant discuss whether Democrats can keep running on the politics of joy, th...
All Things DNC, Election Updates, and Guest Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Laura Coates joins Kara as co-host to discuss all things DNC! Top speakers, funny moments, and bette...
Convention Kickoff, Kamala Reshapes the Electoral Map, and TimTok Arrives
20 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pivot is at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago! Scott is stuck outside the security perim...
The Harris Campaign's Got Jokes, Tubi's Taking Over, and Mike Birbiglia's Our Co-Host
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Comedian Mike Birbiglia joins Kara to discuss the legal backlash to President Trump and Elon Musk's ...
Trump's AI Accusations, Cable TV Challenges, and Guest Anthony Scaramucci
13 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara is joined by guest host Mehdi Hasan to discuss Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount announcing ...
Tim Walz, X vs. Advertisers, and Global Markets Bounce Back
09 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Noel King joins Kara as co-host to discuss the latest global market moves, NASA needing help from Sp...
Stock Market Sell-Off, Google Antitrust Verdict, and Guest Jonathan Kanter
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the global stock market sell-off, and why people shouldn't panic. Then, Berks...
Trump's Interview Disaster, The Kids Online Safety Act, and Governor Jared Polis
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Donald Trump's disastrous interview at the National Association of Black Jour...
Murdoch Succession Drama, Trump's Voting Promises, and Guest Anne Applebaum
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Biden's proposal to reform the Supreme Court, and Rupert Murdoch's real-life ...
Tech Stocks Tumble, Kamala's Momentum, and Guest Dr. Anthony Fauci
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Kamala Harris's poll numbers in the face of GOP attacks, Biden's farewell spe...
Kamala’s Presidential Run, CrowdStrike’s Meltdown, and Guest Lydia Polgreen
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Joe Biden passing the torch to Kamala Harris, and how she'll do against Trump...
Biden Campaign Crisis, Trump and the Tech Bros, and Elon Exits California
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Biden's campaign crisis, and what happens next. Then, a number of Kara's favo...
Trump VP Pick, Assassination Attempt Aftermath, and Guest David Plouffe
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott react to the news of Donald Trump's VP pick, J.D. Vance, in real time. Then, they dis...
Biden on the Defensive, Trump's Threats, and Congressional Stock Trading
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Microsoft and Apple ditching OpenAI board seats, the proposed ban on congress...
Biden's Future, Paramount Skydance Merger, and Guest Brian Derrick
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Biden's decision to stay in the race, and what alternate scenarios might look...
OpenAI CTO Mira Murati on ScarJo Controversy, Sam Altman & Disinfo Fears | On With Kara Swisher
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pivot is off for the holiday! In the meantime, we're bringing you an episode of On With Kara Swisher...
Future of Travel: How is Aviation Innovating?
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pivot’s special series on the future of travel wraps up with a last stop: planes. What exactly is ...
Debate Aftermath, Amazon Takes on Shein, and Guest Kim Scott
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the Supreme Court's Trump immunity ruling, and some of the controversial opin...
SCOTUS Social Media Ruling, VW Rivian Deal, and Nvidia Stock Roller Coaster
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Nvidia’s roller coaster week, Waymo making robotaxis available for everyone...
Future of Travel: Is It Boom or Bust Time for EVs?
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pivot's special series on the future of travel rolls on — next stop, electric vehicles. Is the slo...
Debate Prep, Apple and Meta's Potential AI Partnership, and Guest Brené Brown
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott roll their eyes over the latest Elon stories, including the news of his 12th child, a...
Elon's About-Face, Surgeon General's New Warning, and AI in Ads
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott are live at Cannes! They discuss Elon's plan to win back advertisers, and the Surgeon...
Future of Travel: Is High-Speed Rail Finally Happening in the U.S.?
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
All aboard for Pivot's special series on the future of travel, examining the big changes coming to t...
Washington Post Drama, OpenAI IPO Rumblings, and Guest Scott Wiener
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the drama surrounding the Washington Post's new publisher and incoming editor...
Apple’s AI Pop, The Fate of Paramount, and Elon’s Eventful Week
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss North Dakota voting in favor of placing age restrictions on congressional can...
Apple Intelligence, The Texas Stock Exchange, and Guests Brody and Luke Mullins
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Apple finally unveiling AI plans. Can it pull ahead in the AI race? Then, San...
AI Antitrust Investigations, Nvidia Stock Split, and OpenAI Whistleblowers
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss New York's plan to regulate social media for kids, X's new rules on adult con...
Google Search Troubles, Trump Trial Aftermath, and Guest Elie Honig
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the Paramount/Skydance merger, the Washington Post's major changes at the top...
Elon and Trump, OpenAI's Next Moves, and Melinda French Gates' $1B Donation
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss what impact the Trump hush money trial outcome could have on the election, an...
Are Elon’s Best Days Behind Him? | On With Kara Swisher
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pivot will be back on Friday! In the meantime, we're bringing you an episode of On With Kara Swisher...
Scarlett vs. OpenAI, Nvidia's Numbers, and Guest Julia Angwin
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the Department of Justice's antitrust suit against Live Nation, News Corp's $...
Market Milestone, Alito Flag Fail, and OpenAI Drama
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Disney character and parade performers voting to unionize, whether a global t...
OpenAI's New Model, Presidential Debates, and EV Tariffs
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the Senate's new AI "Roadmap to Legislation," the Biden administration's tari...
Apple’s ChatGPT Deal, Uber Earnings, and Guest Adam Moss
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Sony and Apollo Global wanting to break up Paramount, Apple apologizing after...
TikTok Lawsuit, Reddit's Debut Earnings, and the 4-Day Work Week
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott are live at the Finance Forward Conference in Hamburg, Germany! They discuss TikTok's...
Non-Competes, Inflation, and Peloton
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott take another look at non-compete agreements: where do they actually make sense? Plus,...
Tesla Layoffs, Amazon Earnings, and Walmart Closes Health Centers
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Tesla laying off its Supercharger team, WeWork reaching a $450 million restru...
Paramount CEO Ouster, Microsoft and Alphabet Earnings, and Guest Jan Sramek
30 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the White House Correspondents' Dinner, the FTC accusing Amazon of using disa...
Kara's Ketamine Trip, Meta and Tesla Earnings, and the FTC Bans Non-Competes
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the campus protests, Harvey Weinstein’s conviction being overturned, and…...
TikTok Ban Approaches, China's App Crackdown, and Guest Dana Mattioli
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Tesla's Cybertruck recall, Sony teaming up with Apollo for a Paramount bid, a...
TikTok Ban Fast-Tracked, Elon Pay Package Revived, and NPR Bias Accusations
19 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the new plan to fast-track the TikTok ban bill through Congress, the debate o...
Trump on Trial, Big Bank Earnings, and Guest Charles Duhigg
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Google's efforts to avoid paying for news in California, Barry Diller's plan ...
OpenAI Lawyers Up, Paramount's Messy Merger, and Guest Isaac Arnsdorf
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's showstopping appearance at the White House st...
Disney's Victory Lap, Online Privacy, and Guest Ruth Ben-Ghiat
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Meta's stock continuing to rise, California businesses challenging Gov. Gavin...
Election Predictions, Trump Media’s Dip, and Guest Host Jon Favreau
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Crooked Media’s Jon Favreau joins Kara to co-host! They discuss Trump Media’s stock taking a div...
Future of Work: AI
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In the third and final part of our Future of work series, Kara and Scott chat with Susan Athey, who ...
SBF Sentenced, OpenAI's New Voice Tool, and Guest Ari Wallach
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara is joined by guest host, Lydia Polgreen, New York Times Opinion columnist and co-host of the "M...
Trump's Meme Stock, Florida's Social Media Law, and the Baltimore Bridge Collapse
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the fallout from NBC's Ronna McDaniel debacle, Reddit’s first week on the m...
Future of Work: Why Remote and Hybrid Are Here to Stay
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Part 2 of our Future of Work series. Kara and Scott chat with Stanford economics professor and ...
Trump's Truth Social Gamble, NBC's Ronna Revolt, and Guest Jim Sciutto
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss NBC's internal backlash to hiring former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel, Boeing's C...
Reddit Goes Public, Microsoft’s Big AI Move, and the DOJ Sues Apple
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the latest Neuralink news, Trump’s $464 million problem, and the DOJ’s Ap...
Predictions on The Future of Work: AI, The Gig Economy, and DEI
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott are coming at you on a Wednesday with the first of three episodes in our special Futu...
Apple's AI Plans, Real Estate Shake-up, and Guest Dana R. Fisher
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Scott fills Kara in on his "clarifying" ketamine experience. Then, Don Lemon releases his much-antic...
Don Lemon on the End of His X Partnership
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Don Lemon chats with Kara and Scott about the interview with Elon Musk that led to the cancellation ...
TikTok Ban, Sam Altman's Return to OpenAI Board, Fake News Sites
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Live from SXSW... it's a bonus episode of Pivot! Kara and Scott discuss Sam Altman getting reinstate...
Katie Britt's SOTU Response, SVB Collapse Revisited, and Guest Savannah Guthrie
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the Oscars, Sen. Katie Britt's viral State of the Union rebuttal, and the Kat...
OpenAI Claps Back at Elon, Biden v. Trump Rematch, and Disney’s Proxy Fight
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Disney’s proxy fight with Nelson Peltz nearing an end, a new cap on credit ...
Elon's OpenAI Lawsuit, EU's Big Tech Regulation, and Guest Tom Scocca
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the state of the presidential race on Super Tuesday, and the Supreme Court ru...
Apple Scraps EVs, Google’s Problematic AI, and the SEC’s OpenAI Investigation
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Warning: there are already fake AI-generated versions of Kara's book on Amazon. Plus, Kara and Scott...
SCOTUS and Social Media, Reddit's IPO, and Guest Barbara McQuade
27 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the Supreme Court cases that could change social media as we know it, and the...
Nvidia Earnings, Tech Regulation, and the Capital One-Discover Merger
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott weigh in on the Alabama Supreme Court embryo ruling, and what it means for the future...
Secrets to Successful Professional Relationships
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott joinWhere Should We Begin? with Esther Perel. Too often we can focus on troubles in o...
X’s Check Mark Trouble, Lyft’s Typo, and Bezos’ Tax Break
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the country’s latest mass shooting in Kansas City, and a new AI gun safety ...
Disney's "Epic" Deal, Biden's Memory, and Guests Zoë Schiffer and Kurt Wagner
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the Taylor Swift effect on the Super Bowl, and pick their favorite ads. Then,...
Tucker Carlson’s Putin Interview, Adam Neumann’s WeWork Bid, and Meta’s AI Labels
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Donald Trump’s lack of immunity in the 2020 election trial, Meta’s effort...
Meta's Stock Surge, Biden's Economy, and Guest Denise Hamilton
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Joe Rogan's new $250 million deal with Spotify, the Wall Street Journal's lat...
Social Media & Child Safety, Elon's Paycheck, and Guest Conor Dougherty
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott talk Apple Vision Pro, Disney’s failed lawsuit against Ron DeSantis, and a $100 mil...
Deepfake Regulation, Media Layoffs, and Guest Chris Dixon
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Amazon bringing ads to Prime Video, the jury's $83 million verdict against Do...
Netflix’s Subscriber Surge, Tesla Earnings, and Guest James Bennet
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott are back with you to discuss Oscar nominations, Jon Stewart’s return to The Daily S...
DeSantis Drops Out, Stock Market Soars, and Guest Aileen Lee
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Ron DeSantis' departure from the 2024 race and the Biden/Trump rematch that e...
Elon’s Power Play, Ozempic Insurance Costs, and the Future of ESG
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the first-ever Pivot call-in show! Kara and Scott talk to Pivot listeners and answer question...