Microsoft & Netflix are BFFs, Delaware Showdown, and Sperm Donors
19 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk doesn't want to go to Delaware anytime soon. Adam Neumann's new blockchain venture isn't b...
Everyone’s Favorite Legal Battle, and So Much Inflation
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss inflation being at a 41 year high, and predict what's to come in the showdown...
Twitter and Elon Head to Court, The Uber Files, and Guest Mark Leibovich
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Elon Musk and Twitter gearing up for a court battle, the initial revelations ...
Bonus Episode: Elon is Done with Twitter
09 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Breaking news: Elon Musk has informed Twitter that he is terminating his $44 billion dollar deal. Ka...
Twitter’s Suing the Government of India and Yet Another Mass Shooting in America
08 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Twitter alleging the Government of India abused their power, and more Governm...
Twitter, Layoffs, and Streaming: Pivot's Q2 Quarterly Review
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott are back with a Quarterly Review, to see how our predictions from the past quarter ha...
Corporations Adapt Post-Roe, Disney’s Bob Chapek is Here to Stay, and Cassidy Hutchinson’s Testimony
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott take a look at how corporations are adapting to a post-Roe world, including Facebook ...
Post-Roe America: Politics, Privacy, and the Court
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara talks to three experts about the fallout from Dobbs v Jackson. First, Irin Carmon, Senior Corre...
TikTok's China Problem, Kellogg's Snack Attack, and MSNBC'S Katy Tur
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Twitter's board gives Elon's bid the go-ahead, the Obamas ditch Spotify for Amazon, and TikTok denie...
Couples, Money, and the Future of Dating Apps
21 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In Pivot’s first (and possibly last) dating-themed show, Kara and Scott discuss expert predictions...
Elon's Meet-and-Tweet, Microsoft's Union Deal, and Senator Michael Bennet
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Netflix plays a Squid Game in real life, but the Fed may have already launched its own. The January ...
Will Netflix Buy Roku? Are You Ready for Antitrust Summer? And More.
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott sounds off about the rumors of a Netflix-Roku deal. Also, the Senate could vote on t...
Apple’s Buy-Now-Pay-Later, Texas’ Twitter Investigation, and Buzzfeed’s Stock Drop
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Apple getting into the Buy-Now-Pay-Later game, and Texas announcing an invest...
Elon Threatens to Walk, TikTok's Fave CPA, Krystal Todd, and more.
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Surprise, surprise: Elon is threatening to walk away from the Twitter deal. We look ahead to the upc...
Sheryl Sandberg's Next Move
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk orders Tesla executives back to the office, Texas's social media law goes back on ice, and...
Ask Kara and Scott!
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You send us great questions, and we owe you answers. On this episode, we open up the listener mailba...
Judd Apatow, Texas, and Snap Inc.
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the shooting in Uvalde, Texas. Also, Snap Inc.’s stock spiral, and Paypal a...
Just the SPACs, Ma'am
24 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Apple pulls up roots in China, Facebook gives researchers access to some treasured data, and the SPA...
Billionaires Shouldn't Tweet, Netflix Layoffs, and Guest Rebecca Traister
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Primary results are in! Aggrieved billionaires Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk can't stop tweeting at the g...
Twitter's Lots of Bots, Netflix Isn't Joking With Employees
17 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Disney+ gains subscribers in Q2, but winter may be coming. Kara and Scott discuss Twitter's bot prob...
Bonus Episode: Elon Pauses Twitter Bid
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk is putting his Twitter deal on hold. Who could have predicted this??? Kara and Scott have ...
Thiel Thinks BlackRock is Woke, Tesla Stalls Out, and a Crypto Crash
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Tesla halts production in Shanghai, Grindr flirts with going public, and Democrats get an edge at th...
Market Madness, The Latest on Roe, and Guest Kirsten Grind
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott ponder the market slide and where its worst impacts will be felt, and discuss legal e...
Can Corporations Plan for a Post-Roe World?
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Roe v. Wade could be overturned. Kara and Scott discuss the implications for big business and beyond...
Tech Stock Slump, Staff Morale Down at the FTC, and Guest Tripp Mickle
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Amazon missing its earnings target, employee morale at the FTC, and Warren Bu...
The Latest Twitter Battle, What's Up With Tech Stocks, and Our Guest Is State Senator Mallory McMorrow
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the fallout so far from Elon’s Twitter purchase, and some mixed news for bi...
Twitter! CNN+! Unions!
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the most Elon Musk move ever, the billionaire bought Twitter just 2 hours after we finished tapin...
Everyone's Watching NFLX, and Elon Says "Funding Secured"
22 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elon Musk says he's financed his Twitter bid to the tune of $46 billion. Netflix subscriber numbers ...
The Poison Pill, The State of Streaming and Guest William D. Cohan
19 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the Twitter board's “poison pill” approach to fend of Elon’s bid. Frien...
Is Elon's Offer Serious? Plus, Inflation, Astroturfing, and DAOs
15 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Elon and Twitter saga continues: Kara and Scott talk about Musk’s offer to buy all of Twitter ...
Elon's Twitter Board Reversal, Warner Bros. and Discovery Merger, and Cathy O’Neil on Shame
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Never mind: Elon's NOT joining the Twitter board after all. Kara and Scott discuss the Warner Media ...
Has Musk Crossed a Red Line? Plus: Uber’s Superapp, and Career Advice for Grads
08 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Stock buys, joining the board, edit buttons, polls: Kara and Scott Discuss everything Elon and Twitt...
Elon’s Twitter Buy, Urban Hellscapes, and Guest Dr. Laurie Santos
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara is joined by co-host George Hahn today to discuss Elon Musk becoming Twitter's largest sharehol...
Pivot Q1 Quarterly Review
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott are back with Pivot’s Quarterly Review series. They take a look at Scott’s past p...
Oscars Reactions, Apple Subscriptions, and The Team Behind Super Pumped: The Battle for Uber
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss new regulations for tech in Europe and Apple planning a subscription service....
Buzzfeed Layoffs, SCOTUS Confirmation Hearings, and MacKenzie Scott’s Donations
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation hearings, layoffs at Buzzfeed, a...
Disney Drama, Amazon Owns MGM, and Guest Kelly AuCoin
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott talk about the latest drama at Disney, Amazon officially owning MGM, and some impress...
Universities Cut Ties with Russia, Antitrust Action, and Guest Preet Bharara
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott talk about universities cutting ties with Russia, this week's antitrust action agains...
More COVID Disruptions, Government Internet Carve-Ups, and Friend of Pivot, Dr. Vivek Murthy
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the latest COVID-related supply chain interruptions in China, and Disney's pa...
Let's Say Gay, The U.S. Bans Russian Oil, and Guest Jeffrey Sonnenfeld
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Florida's “Don’t Say Gay” has impacts for Pivot. Kara and Scott discuss the U.S. ban on Russia...
Truth Social Sinks, More Russia Fallout for Big Tech, and Guest Elizabeth Williamson
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Russia’s invasion has more impacts for Big Tech, including Facebook. Elon Musk wants a union vote,...
The Latest on Ukraine, A TikTok Investigation, and Guest Gal Beckerman
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and guest host Stephanie Ruhle discuss the latest developments in Ukraine, the Fed's plan to ra...
BONUS EPISODE! Live from Pivot MIA: The Life Cycle of a Company with Prof. Aswath Damodaran
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In one of the most popular presentations from Pivot MIA, Professor Aswath Damodoran of NYU's Stern S...
How Big Tech is Responding to Russia, with guest Nicole Perlroth
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine causes trouble for Big Tech players. Kara and Scott discuss its effec...
BONUS EPISODE: Parler, GETTR CEOs in Conversation with Casey Newton at Pivot MIA
26 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Platformer's Casey Newton speaks with Parler CEO George Farmer and GETTR CEO Jason Miller about t...
Russia Invades Ukraine, Texas Gov.'s Attack on Trans Youth, and Guest Ben Stiller
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
New Friend of Pivot Ben Stiller joins to talk about his new Apple TV+ thriller, Severance. Kara and...
Disney’s Housing Venture, Truth Social’s Soft Launch, and Scott’s Voicemails
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Truth Social’s future, Elon Musk’s beef with the SEC, and Disney’s new ...
BONUS EPISODE! Live from Pivot MIA: Kara & Scott in conversation with Brian Chesky, CEO of Airbnb
19 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott chat with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky about the future of the travel industry, housing, w...
What Happens in Miami....
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Couldn't make it to Pivot MIA? Kara and guest host Casey Newton bring you the highlights: from Airb...
All Things Pivot MIA, California’s Lawsuit Against Tesla, and The Latest on the Trucker Convoy
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott are in Miami! They talk through what’s to come at Pivot MIA, including interviews w...
Peloton's Executive Shuffle, Peter Thiel's Meta Exit, and the Future of Fintech with Jeremy Allaire
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Listeners tell Kara and Scott why they're not watching the Olympics, and Elon's tweets draw SEC atte...
More Bad News at Spotify, Amazon’s Ad Business Revealed, and Guest Wajahat Ali
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meta threatens to shut down Facebook in Europe! Kara and Scott discuss the latest twist at Spotify, ...
Listeners Sound Off on Spotify, Big Tech's Winners & Losers, and CNN’s Jeff Zucker is Out
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott go through your responses on Spotify’s Joe Rogan controversy. Then, they unpack the...
Spotify's Joe Rogan Controversy, Canada's Trucker Protests, and Guest Neal Kaytal
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott have a lot to say about Spotify, Joe Rogan, and Neil Young. A "Freedom Convoy" of ...
Facebook’s Crypto Dreams Bite the Dust, Robinhood M&A Rumors, and Guest W. Kamau Bell
28 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the downfall of Facebook cryptocurrency, Diem, and M&A speculation surroundin...
Stock Market Blues, a Crypto Crash, and Mark Cuban's Pharmacy
25 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Can things get any worse for Peloton? Kara and Scott discuss the D.C. tech lobby, Twitter's push int...
The FTC's New Rules, Sony's Fall, and Starbucks 86's a Vax Mandate
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott delve into Peloton's uphill battle, and what the proposed Microsoft-Activision Blizza...
Google’s Manipulated Ad Auctions, Microsoft Buys Activision Blizzard, and the Danger of Billionaires
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Microsoft's play for Activision Blizzard, Google's alleged ad auction shell g...
The Biggest Deal in Video Game History, and the FTC Comes for Meta (Again)
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the return of the FTC’s monopoly case against Meta, Take Two's purchase of ...
Tech Stocks, Covid Sick Leave, The Winners of The Chip Shortage, and Guest Jonathan Greenblatt
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss The New York Times' plans to buy The Athletic, how Tesla adapted to the 2021 ...
Rep. Adam Schiff on the Capitol Attack Anniversary, The Theranos Trial Verdict, and Adam Neumann is back
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the verdict of the Theranos trial, Ben Smith's new global news startup, and A...
Twitter Boots Marjorie Taylor Greene, Russia’s Demands for Netflix, and Omicron Ruined the Holidays
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott are back! On the agenda? Twitter's decision to ban Marjorie Taylor Greene's personal ...
Guest Episode: Stay Tuned with Preet: College Cartels and Facebook Follies (with Scott Galloway)
31 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Preet answers listener questions about Michael Cohen’s assertion that former Trump Organization CF...
2021: Pivot's Year In Review
28 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott look back at the biggest news of 2021. From the Capitol insurrection to the Facebook ...
Guest Episode: Decoder with Nilay Patel: Why the future of work is the future of travel, with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky
24 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky prides himself on thinking very differently than other CEOs, and his answers...
BFFs: The Best of Kara and Scott 2021
21 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode takes a look back at 12 months of the most aspirational friendship in podcasting. Kara ...
End of Year Listener Mail Bag
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Kara and Scott dedicate a full show to the questions you've sent in! They answer qu...
Pivot Predictions Special: 2022
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara, Scott and a handful of Friends of Pivot make some predictions about what 2022 has in store for...
Apple’s Secret China Deal, Buzzfeed’s Mild Disaster, and Newspapers Strike Back
10 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss a massive Amazon Web Services outage, Trump Media's new CEO, and Tim Cook’s...
Twitter’s Reorg, Comedians v. Spotify, and Friends of Pivot Charlie Warzel and Anne Helen Peterson
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Twitter’s split into three divisions, Spotify’s royalty dispute with come...
Twitter’s New Anti-Harassment Policy, Chris Cuomo’s Suspension, and Stacey Abrams is Running for Governor
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Twitter’s new anti-harassment policy, Chris Cuomo’s indefinite suspension...
Jack Dorsey steps down from Twitter, Omicron’s Impact, and Friend of Pivot, John McWhorter
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the new COVID-19 variant, Omicron, Jack Dorsey's Twitter exit, and Instagram ...
Build Back Better Passes in the House, Amazon’s Exposed Customer Data, and the Holmes Trial's Surprise Witness
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Amazon reportedly leaving customer data exposed inside the company, Build Bac...
Pulp Fiction NFTs, Netflix’s Numbers Revealed, and Peloton Peddles New Stock
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara is back with Scott to discuss Peloton's new stock offering, the Miramax versus Tarantino battle...
The Great Resignation Continues, J&J’s Two-Way Split, and Friend of Pivot, Blake Scholl
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara is out welcoming the newest member of the Pivot family! Scott is joined by co-host Stephanie Ru...
GE’s Three-Way Split, Facebook Scraps “Sensitive”Ad-Targeting Categories, and Friend of Pivot, Jonathan Haidt
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss GE’s plans to split into three companies, Facebook’s decision to disable ...
Elon’s Taxes, Infrastructure Week at Last, and Friend of Pivot, Mark Mahaney
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the Bipartisan Infrastructure bill, Pfizer’s new COVID-19 pill, and Scott’...
The Tesla and Hertz Mystery, a Tough Election for Democrats, and the Squid Crash
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott unpack Tuesday’s election results, dive into the confusion around the Tesla and Her...
Facebook is So Meh-ta, Biden's Budget Package, and Friend of Pivot, Aswath Damodaran
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott talk about Facebook’s rebrand, Biden’s big week at COP 26, the spending bill dram...
The Billionaire Tax Bites the Dust, Big Tech’s Q3, and Tesla’s Worth a Trillion
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the latest on Sen. Ron Wyden’s proposed billionaire tax, Big Tech’s Q3 re...
Land of the Giants: This Changes Everything
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In Land of the Giants: The Apple Revolution, Recode’s Peter Kafka explores the company that chan...
Apple’s Privacy Changes, Amazon’s Flawed Leave System, and Friend of Pivot Pamela Paul
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Amazon’s leave system short-changing workers, the impacts of Apple’s priv...
Live from Advertising Week: Netflix’s Q3 Numbers, Facebook's Name Change and Trump's Social Network
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott are (virtually) live from Advertising Week! They discuss Facebook changing its name, ...
Bonus Episode: Ari Emanuel at Code 2021
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara speaks with Endeavor's Ari Emanuel about entertainment lawsuits, UFC, movie theaters, and more....
LinkedIn is Leaving China, TikTok is Bad for Teens, Too, and Friend of Pivot Christopher Mims
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the latest bad news for teens on social media, LinkedIn shutting down in Chin...
Facebook’s Blacklist, Apple Trims iPhone Production and William Shatner Went to Space
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Facebook’s blacklist of dangerous users, Apple cutting iPhone production du...
Bonus Episode: Satya Nadella at Code Conference 2021
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella joins Kara for a discussion on ransomware, remote work, and dealing with...
Rent The Runway’s IPO, Southwest’s Flight Cancellations and Friend of Pivot Eli Saslow
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss Southwest’s flight cancellations, Rent The Runway's IPO filing, and Nick Cl...
BONUS EPISODE: Marc Benioff at Code Conference 2021
09 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Stephanie Ruhle sit down with Salesforce CEO, Marc Benioff. Recorded live at Code 2021 in L...
Pivot Q3 Quarterly Review and Friend of Pivot, Senator Amy Klobuchar
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Pivot is back with its Quarterly Review series, taking a look back at Q3 and predicting what’s to ...
BONUS EPISODE: Elon Musk at Code Conference 2021
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara sits down with SpaceX CEO/Tesla Technoking Elon Musk for a discussion on China, rockets, Mars c...
The Pandora Papers, Facebook’s Whistleblower and Friend of Pivot, Andrea Elliott
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott talk about the Facebook whistleblower’s debut, the release of the “Pandora Papers...
The Biggest Moments from Code, the Latest Robinhood Controversy, and the Future of Fitness Apps
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott discuss the biggest moments from the Code conference, including Kara’s Elon intervi...
Code Galore, No More Instagram for Kids, and Friend of Pivot Jim Bankoff
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Code has begun! Scott helps Kara prep for her conversations with Elon Musk, Microsoft CEO Satya Nad...
Apple Wants to Diagnose Your Depression, Google Bets on New York City, and a Friend of Pivot on Facebook Marketplace
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Facebook wants to push pro-Facebook material in News Feed. Also, Kara and Scott dive into Google's b...
Russia vs. Big Tech, Facebook Responds (Dismissively), and Friend of Pivot Max Chafkin on Peter Thiel
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott unpack Russia's fight with Big Tech, Facebook's disappointing response to the Wall St...
Instagram Knows it’s Toxic, Amazon’s Starting Wage Hike, and Another Big Week for Apple
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott talk about the newest revelation in the Wall Street Journal’s Facebook Files series...
Epic v. Apple, Facebook’s VIP List and a Friend of Pivot Brian Derrick on the California Recall
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Kara and Scott talk about a new report on Facebook’s special rules for their internal list of VIP ...
The red-hot IPO Market , El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment and SCOTT IS BACK!
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Scott has returned! He and Kara talk about The Justice Department’s ad tech suit against Google, t...
The Texas Abortion Ban, Joe Rogan's Covid, and the Politico Acquisition Soap Opera
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Guest host George Hahn joins Kara to talk about the Texas abortion ban and Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s t...