Apple's Vision Pro, Chris Licht Outlook, and Friend of Pivot Ben Terris
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Directors Guild avoids a strike, Amazon may join the wireless market, and tech companies prepare...
Biden Wins the Debt Deal, and AI Extinction
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth Holmes goes to prison, the Sackler family escapes liability, and Twitter's valuation drops...
How worried—or excited—should we be about AI? Recode Media with Peter Kafka
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AI is amazing… or terrifying, depending on who you ask. This is a technology that elicits strong, ...
The Twitter DeSaster and the Surgeon General’s Social Media Warning
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meta will sell Giphy in an antitrust loss, and the man who ran a Twitter account tracking Elon Musk’...
Disney’s Billion Dollar Punch, AppGPT, and Guest Chasten Buttigieg
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The EU deals Meta a record-breaking fine, Jeffrey Epstein reportedly attempted to blackmail Bill Gat...
Supreme Court Saves Social Media, Montana Bans TikTok, and Sam Altman Wants AI Regulation
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
EU regulators say 'game on' for the Microsoft-Activision deal, WeWork's CEO is stepping down, and th...
A New Chief Twit, CNN Fallout, and Senator Mark Warner
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Taylor Swift's economic impact, and why there are troubles at Disney Plus and...
Trump's Town Hall, Santos Charged, and STFU with Dan Lyons
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tucker Carlson says he's moving to Twitter, Google cuts a deal with the New York Times, and the Bide...
Debt Ceiling, Trump Town Hall, and Guest Claire Hughes Johnson
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott talk about the coronation, CNN's Trump town hall, and Elizabeth Holmes. Also, Twitter...
Regulating AI, Culture Wars at the School Play, and Guest Anne Applebaum on Ukraine
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott on interest rates, new Airbnb features, and the text that got Tucker Carlson fired. A...
J.P. Morgan's First Republic Deal, Twitter v. Bluesky, and Friend of Pivot Joelle Emerson
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the recent warnings from one of the “Godfathers of AI,” as well as the po...
Disney Sues DeSantis, Meta's Good Quarter, and the Case Against TikTok with Senator Michael Bennet
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The UK moves to block the Microsoft-Activision deal, Peter Thiel announces a change to his political...
Tucker & Don Out, Elon's Blue Check Wreck, and Guest Baratunde Thurston
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott react to news that Tucker Carlson is out at Fox, and Don Lemon at CNN. Plus, Kara's g...
Fox News Must Pay, DeSantis Doubles Down on Disney, and Dmitri Alperovitch on Discord
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Meta's Year of Efficiency continues with 10,000 more layoffs. Apple gets into the savings game with ...
The Discord Leaks, San Francisco Safety, and Kate Crawford on AI
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scott’s back on Twitter, and Elon says the platform could be cash-flow positive this quarter - coi...
Twitter Payments, Financial Illiteracy, and the Out-of-Touch Elite
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why does anyone need another form of payment? Who's really behind all that "un-American" content on ...
Twitter vs. Substack, Stormy Daniels, and Jennifer Senior On Grief
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
SPOILERS: Succession. Jill Biden makes a rare gaffe after the NCAA championships. Dueling court ruli...
Trump Arrest Fallout
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The View co-host Alyssa Farah Griffin joins Kara to discuss the fallout from former President Donald...
Blue Checks Live On (For Now), Adam Neumann of Arabia, and Guest Liz Hoffman
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott still have their blue checks! They discuss a confusing and slow legacy check removal ...
Trump Indicted, Alibaba Splits, School Shooting Misinformation
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Disney drops out of the metaverse, Apple jumps into buy now, pay later, and tech leaders call for a ...
Twitter Blues, Israel Protests, and TikTok espionage with Emily Baker-White
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Short sellers come to Jack Dorsey's Block, Apple's employees don't like what they're seeing in the c...
TikTok’s Testimony, and Google’s Bard Release
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Scott and Kara* dissect TikTok CEO Shou Chew’s testimony in the House as the app fends of a potent...
TikTok Gets Ready to Testify, UBS Rescues Credit Suisse, and Guest Dr. Gloria Mark
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss another round of Amazon layoffs, former President Trump’s call for protests...
ChatGPT Will See You Now, and Silicon Valley Bank Fallout Continues
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Biden administration tells Tiktok to leave ByteDance or leave the US. Meta's year of Zuck-ficien...
The Oscars, a Silicon Valley Bank Update, and Data Privacy
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Sanders of Into It joins Kara for co-hosting duties! They discuss the latest on the Silicon...
Silicon Valley Bank’s Downfall
12 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara, Scott, and William D. Cohan are back with a bonus episode to talk through Silicon Valley Bank’...
Wheels Come Off at Tesla, Tucker's Texts, and Hannah Dreier on Immigrant Child Labor
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
More layoffs are coming to Meta, and President Biden's pick for the FCC, Gigi Sohn, drops out of the...
TikTok, Freedom, and the First Amendment with Jeff Kosseff
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott talk big earnings at Salesforce, Amazon's HQ2 construction pause, and more executive ...
Twitter Competitors, Lab Leak Theory, and Guest Mehdi Hasan
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Tesla’s “Master Plan 3,” and TikTok's new time limits. Also, the world ...
Meta Joins the A.I. Race, More Twitter Cuts, and Guest Malcolm Harris
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dilbert is out of work after his creator made racist remarks. House Republicans are launching an inv...
Meta Verified, SCOTUS, and the Future of the Internet
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Don Lemon's troubling comments, the high cost of shooting down UFOs, and Amaz...
America’s Progress Has Stalled — with Derek Thompson | The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
21 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy President's Day! Pivot will return on Friday. Today, an episode from our other favorite podcas...
Elon’s Timeline Takeover, Bing’s AI Freakout, and the Sordid Affairs of Sumner Redstone
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A week of surprising resignations: the FTC’s lone Republican commissioner announced her departure ...
UFOs, The State of Tech, and Guest Lakshmi Rengarajan
14 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott talk Super Bowl ads and legacy blue check wars. And what on Earth (or Mars?) is the d...
AI Blunders, The GOP Cries Censorship, and Adam Neumann’s Comeback
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the latest changes at Disney, including layoffs, and the expensive mistake ma...
Balloon-Gate, The AI Arms Race, and Guest Jerry Saltz
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Google's newest effort to compete with ChatGPT, the Koch network's anti-Trump...
Meta Shakes Off the FTC, and AAG Jonathan Kanter takes on Google
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Fed eases up on the brakes, Elon Musk looks for new ways to monetize Twitter, and Snap has ano...
Sick Day! Tinder Changed the Game - from Land of the Giants: Dating Games
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today Kara’s out sick and we’re sharing an episode of Land of the Giants. When Tinder launched ...
Trump is Back on Meta, The DOJ Sues Google, and No More Murdoch Merger
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the Bad Blood between the Senate Judiciary Committee and Live Nation, Walmart...
Netflix Shakeup, More Tech Layoffs, and Guest Cory Doctorow
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Biden will get a new Chief of Staff, the U.S. Attorney has questions for Amazon, and Elon takes the ...
Microsoft's Hard Landing, Bitcoin Bounces Back, and Inside Twitter with Zoe Schiffer
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Microsoft layoffs, cryptocurrency’s surprising recovery, and Jacinda Ardern...
Live from London: Recession Calling?
18 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott visit London's "new Palo Alto" for a live discussion on Tim Cook's pay cut, Prince Ha...
Live from DLD: Microsoft's AI Future and the FAA Meltdown
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At Munich's Digital-Life-Design conference, Kara and Scott unpack EU tech regulations, Tesla's many ...
The New McCarthy Era, A.I. on the Rise, and Guest Mike Allen
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott are back together! They discuss the new power balance in Congress, how A.I. will and ...
House Arrest, Meta Fined Over Fine Print, and More...with Audie Cornish
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
CNN's Audie Cornish joins Kara as guest co-host with plenty to cover: the Republican disarray in the...
State of Play: Inflation, Recession Signals, and the Housing Market — with Mark Zandi - The Prof G Pod
03 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sharing an episode of The Prof G Pod, Scott Galloway's other favorite podcast. Enjoy! Ma...
Elon Musk: Somebody That I Used to Know - On with Kara Swisher
30 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today we're sharing an episode of On with Kara Swisher - her other favorite podcat. Elon Musk is a p...
Elon, SBF, AI and What the Hell is Up in Tech? - On with Kara Swisher
27 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this episode of On with Kara Swisher! From the high speed train wreck at Twitter to the extrad...
2022: Pivot's Year in Review
23 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We're looking back at the BIGGEST stories of the year. And what a year! When 2022 began, Russia enjo...
The Future of Antitrust, Bitcoin, DWAC, and more
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott look back on a year of predictions. What did they get right? What did Elon ruin? We’...
Microsoft Takeovers, the World's Richest Person, and Jack Dorsey's Legacy
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott open the ol' listener mailbag to answer queries about LinkedIn etiquette, Microsoft p...
The FTC Sues Microsoft and Twitter Blue is Back
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Shortly after we recorded this episode, Sam Bankman-Fried was arrested in the Bahamas. Don't worry, ...
The Growing U.S.-China Divide, Senate's Journalism Bill is DOA, and Congressman Ro Khanna
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Twitter ads are showing up on white nationalist profiles, and some big names exit Salesforce. Also, ...
The Twitter Files, How to Make Good Business Decisions, and Guest Maria Ressa
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In another big week for content moderation, internal Twitter emails detailing the decision to block ...
SBF’s Publicity Tour, Elon vs. Apple, and The Respect for Marriage Act
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk calls a truce with Tim Cook after picking a series of fights with Apple. Kara and Scott re...
The Excruciating Toll of Elon's Stunts
29 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host William D. Cohan joins Kara to discuss the latest developments in the Twitter saga: banne...
How to Raise the Next Scott Galloway
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving! Kara and Scott take a break from the news to answer all your questions about rai...
Bob One Returns, Trump Can Tweet Again, and Guest Noam Bardin on Post News
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Elon Musk’s latest moves, including letting Former President Trump back ont...
Elon Bets It All, Apple Grows Out of China, and Guest Kate Klonick
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apple will source chips from a plant in Arizona, in a move to lower its dependence on Taiwan. Also, ...
Deep Cuts at Twitter, FTX Hack, and Friend of Pivot Joe Coscarelli
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the latest belt-tightening measures at Amazon and Disney and the latest round...
Crypto Chaos, Meta Layoffs, Musk Mania, and Guest Jonathan Haidt
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott dissect what the FTX meltdown means for cryptocurrency, Meta's layoffs, and how the m...
Parody Accounts on Twitter, Peak Layoff Season, and Tech Monopolies
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott question Elon Musk's sense of humor after he bans comedian Kathy Griffin (and others ...
More Twitter Drama, Amazon Post-Pandemic, and Guest Jon Favreau on the Midterms
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara is joined by guest host Kai Ryssdal, Host and Senior Editor of Marketplace! They discuss the l...
Chief Twit, Apple’s Earnings, and Guest Margaret Sullivan
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From a misinformation scandal to a so-called trolling campaign, Kara and Scott discuss the first few...
Twitter’s Future, Big Tech’s Bad Earnings, and Adidas and Ye
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the headwinds Elon Musk and Twitter employees will face, as well as disappoin...
Republicans v. Google, Musk’s Twitter Plans, and Guest Dahlia Lithwick
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk wants to layoff 75% of Twitter’s staff, and Republicans are suing Google. Amazon's getti...
Netflix Breaks a Losing Streak, Zuck Swipes at iMessages, and Guest Ben Smith of Semafor
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix beat estimates for Q3 and added two million subscribers. Meta has Super-App dreams for Whats...
Ye's Parlay, Rupert's Reunion, and Guest Anne Applebaum
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a big week in right wing media: Kanye’s buying Parler, Murdoch may re-merge Fox and Ne...
Elon and Russia, the Metaverse, the Economy, and Alex Jones
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk pushes back against reports that he had conversations with Putin, but Kara and Scott aren'...
On with Kara Swisher: Maggie Haberman Makes Sense of Donald Trump
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Hey Pivot listeners! The Pivot team is off for the Monday holiday, so instead of your regularly-sche...
Elon and Twitter's Wild Ride, Q3 Wins and Fails, and OPEC
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott give us a break down of the biggest themes of Q3, and wins and fails of the quarter. ...
Emergency Bonus Episode: Now Elon's Really Ready to Buy Twitter at $54.20
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott are ready with the hot takes in reaction to the breaking news that Elon Musk has revi...
Elon’s Texts, TikTok’s Wins and Fails in Europe, and Guest Gabriel Debenedetti
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
So many Elon texts. Kara and Scott discuss A-listers’ conversations with Musk, and TikTok’s wins...
Oprah and Apple End Deal, 'Dahmer' Sets Records, Advertisers Flee Twitter, and More
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Oprah and Apple TV cut the cord on their deal while Netflix's Dahmer series breaks records. Kara and...
The Legacy of Steve Jobs, at Code 2022
28 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Cook, Sir Jony Ive, and Laurene Powell Jobs unpack the life and work of Steve Jobs, the legendar...
Market Mayhem, Iran Protests, and Guest Jessica Yellin
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the growing protests in Iran, and what dramatic market declines mean for the ...
Jen Psaki at Code 2022
24 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki speaks with Kara Swisher at Code 2022. They discuss Psa...
The Future of Crypto, SPACs, and Trump's Legal Troubles
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Biden administration makes a full-court press at crypto. Could a digital dollar be next? Also, t...
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy at Code 2022
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy speaks with Kara Swisher at Code 2022. Kara and Andy discuss his thoughts on u...
States vs. Social Media, Adobe Acquires Figma, and Guest Marta Tellado
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the impacts of a Texas social media law, and California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s...
Bob Iger at Code 2022
17 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Bob Iger, the former CEO and Chairman of The Walt Disney Company, speaks with Kara Swisher at Code 2...
Big Tech Testifies, California v. Amazon, and Patagonia for the Climate
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a big week on the Hill for tech companies. Kara and Scott discuss the testimonies of TikTok C...
Frances Haugen at Code 2022
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Frances Haugen, the former Facebook employee who turned over a trove of documents known as the Faceb...
The Twitter Whistleblower, A Potential Saudi Vice Deal, and Guest Mark Bergen
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott are back to discuss the demise of a journalism antitrust bill, as well as a potentia...
Snap Inc.'s Evan Spiegel at Code 2022
10 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2022 has been a difficult year for Snap, Inc. Shortly after announcing layoffs, Snap CEO Evan Spiege...
Queen Elizabeth, Code 2022, and Return of the Dawg!
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Galloway is back! He joins Kara at Code 2022, where they spent the week interviewing the bigge...
Land of the Giants: The Facebook Election
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're sharing a special episode from Land of the Giants: The Facebook/ Meta Disruption. To li...
Trump’s Top Secret Photo, Snap Layoffs, and more with George Hahn
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
George Hahn is back for our final Scott-Free August episode! Kara and George discuss Twitter's big c...
The Fed’s Dire Warning, Apple's Legal Headache, and Guest Kevin Delaney
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s co-host is William D. Cohan! He and Kara discuss a dire warning from the Fed, and a potent...
Twitter's Whistleblower and Biden's Debt Jubilee, with Sam Sanders
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Sanders (of Vulture's podcast "Into It") joins Kara to discuss the politics of Yellowstone, the ...
Social Media Bad Guys, Mar-a-Lago Mania, and Co-Host Monica Lewinsky
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Monica Lewinsky co-hosts Pivot! She and Kara discuss Andrew Tate's ban from Meta and TikTok, Dan Pr...
Adam Neumann's Return, Climate Change Tech, and More with Molly Wood
19 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host Molly Wood joins Kara to discuss how social media platforms are preparing for the midterm...
Salman Rushdie Recovers, Republicans vs. the FBI, and Guest Ken Burns
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Roxane Gay joins Kara as guest co-host! They discuss the growing threats of violence following the F...
Trump Pleads the Fifth, Privacy Post-Roe, and Elon Dumps More Tesla For Twitter
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Judd Apatow is Kara’s guest co-host! They discuss what the Fifth Amendment means to Donald Trump, ...
A Landmark Climate Bill, Alex Jones Owes, and Guest Isaac Fitzgerald
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara’s co-host for this episode is the one and only Sean Hayes! They discuss the Alex Jones verdic...
Primary Results, An Abortion Win in Kansas, and Pelosi’s Taiwan Trip
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara is joined by co-host Lis Smith! They discuss this week’s primary results and Kansas voting to...
The Missing January 6th Texts, Sinema’s Disruption, and Guest Sari Horwitz on the Opioid Industry
02 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Scott-Free August is here, and comedian Kathy Griffin is Kara’s first guest co-host! They discuss ...
The DOJ’s Trump Investigation, Meta’s Revenue Drop, and Joe Manchin’s Deal
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
MSNBC’s Katy Tur is Scott's guest co-host on this episode! They discuss Meta’s first ever drop i...
Liz Cheney's Next Move, a Massive Crypto Scam, Earnings, and More
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Of course Kara and Scott will talk about the sex lives of tech leaders. But once that's out of thei...
Amazon's Healthcare Move, Netflix Earnings, and More
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Amazon's purchase of One Medical could disrupt the healthcare industry, maybe for the better, Kara a...