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Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty, Democratic Wins, and Musk vs. Altman
Kara is joined by guest host Rahm Emanuel to unpack the shaky Iran ceasefire, and what it means for U.S. credibility abroad. Then, they break down Democrats’ recent electoral momentum, and the chaos…
F-Bomb Diplomacy, Cabinet Shake-Up Signals, and OpenAI’s Podcast Play
Kara is joined by Echelon Insights pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson to unpack Trump’s expletive-filled Iran ultimatum, and what his latest numbers say about the MAGA base and the midterms. Then, they…
Iran War Spin, Trump's Legal Losses, and TMZ Targets Politicians
Kara is joined by guest host Anthony Scaramucci! They unpack Trump’s latest speech on Iran and a string of legal losses challenging the administration's policies. Then, SpaceX has officially filed…
Iran Quagmire Questions, SpaceX IPO Plans, and The White House App
Kara and Scott unpack Trump's confusing statements on Iran, and discuss whether the U.S. is already in a quagmire. Then, Elon preps for a SpaceX IPO that could launch him into trillionaire territory,…
Meta and YouTube Lose in Court, Insider Iran Trades, and Sora Shuts Down
Kara and Scott unpack the Trump administration stacking an AI council with Big Tech names, the market-moving chaos around shifting Iran statements, and surprising Democratic wins in Florida —…
TSA Chaos, Iran War Whiplash, and White House AI Plan
Kara and Scott break down the growing chaos at U.S. airports, as the Trump administration deploys ICE agents to help manage hours-long TSA lines during the DHS shutdown. Then, they unpack Trump’s…
Trump Bullies Allies, Powell Stays Put, and Kalshi Faces Criminal Charges
Kara and Scott unpack Trump lashing out at U.S. allies over Iran, rising oil prices, and the Pentagon's new spending request. Then, Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he'll stay on as Fed Chair until his…
Billionaire Campaign Spending, Apple's Budget Gamble, and Hegseth vs. CNN
Kara and Scott are live at SXSW! They discuss billionaires' unprecedented influence in recent elections, and the reality of wealth taxes. Then, Apple introduces a budget MacBook — smart market…
Iran War Oil Shock, Anthropic Sues, and Market Wipeout Warning
Kara and Scott break down the Iran war's impact on markets, Anthropic suing the Pentagon, and a terrifying report that most major chatbots would help users plan violent attacks. Then, Grammarly…
Resist and Unsubscribe with Gov. Tim Walz
Kara and Scott are live in Minneapolis for a special show celebrating 'Resist and Unsubscribe.' They’re joined by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to discuss how the state pushed back against Trump, ICE,…
Noem Out, Iran War “Far From Over,” and Talarico’s Win
Kara and Scott break down Trump’s dismissal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the economic effects of the Iran war, and the highlights from Tuesday's first 2026 midterm primaries. Plus,…
Iran War: Trump's Endgame, Economic Fallout, and Polymarket Profiteering
Kara and Scott break down the war in Iran — what Trump’s endgame could be, and how the conflict may impact oil prices, financial markets, and the global economy. Then, the Trump administration bans…
Paramount Wins Warner Bros. Bid, Anthropic vs. Pentagon, and AI Doomsday Memo
Kara and Scott discuss Anthropic pushing back on the Pentagon's demands, and Trump's longest State of the Union ever. Then, Paramount wins the battle for Warner Bros. after Netflix drops out — Puck’s…
Tariff Turmoil, Trump's Netflix Threat, and SOTU Predictions
Kara and Scott unpack Trump’s tariff defeat at the hands of the Supreme Court, how he’s scrambling for workarounds, and whether billions in refunds will ever get paid out. Then, Trump pressures…
Andrew Arrest Fallout, Colbert Calls BS, Zuck Pushes Back
Kara and Scott discuss the arrest of former Prince Andrew as pressure mounts from the Epstein files, and Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony in the social media addiction trials. Then, Stephen Colbert takes…
Jane Fonda on How to Turn Rage Into Hope: On with Kara Swisher
Jane Fonda has been fighting for social justice for over five decades, but in the past year, she’s kicked things up a notch. This past fall, she relaunched the Committee for the First Amendment, and…
Google Nest's Surveillance Secret, Bondi's Epstein Meltdown, Meta & YouTube in Court
Kara and Scott discuss AG Pam Bondi's disastrous testimony on the Epstein files and Big Tech's day in court as Meta and YouTube face trial for deliberately addicting young users. Then, the Nancy…
AI Spending Spree, Crypto Winter, and Kara's Message to Jeff Bezos
Kara and Scott break down the Super Bowl ads, and the backlash over Bad Bunny’s halftime show. Then, they look at what’s next for crypto, as Bitcoin and major tokens plummet. Plus, Amazon and Big…
How did Heated Rivalry’s Producers Make Their Massive Hit?
In this special bonus episode of Pivot, Kara talks to Heated Rivalry Executive Producers Jacob Tierney & Brendan Brady about the creative and financial risks they took to make the hit show. The…
AI Faceoffs at the Super Bowl, Bob Iger's Heir Apparent, and WaPo's Brutal Cuts
Pivot takes a look at Anthropic's surprise Super Bowl offensive against OpenAI, and Scott explains why he thinks they are "the definition of intelligent branding." Also, Kara and Scott unpack…
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