Pivot

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 …

Apr 03, 2026 · 1h 8m

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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 …

Mar 31, 2026 · 1h 11m

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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 — including …

Mar 27, 2026 · 1h 10m

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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 …

Mar 24, 2026 · 1h 7m

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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 …

Mar 20, 2026 · 1h 15m

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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 …

Mar 17, 2026 · 56m

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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, …

Mar 13, 2026 · 1h 11m

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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 …

Mar 10, 2026 · 1h 16m

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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, …

Mar 06, 2026 · 1h 6m

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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, …

Mar 03, 2026 · 1h 10m

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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 …

Feb 27, 2026 · 1h 10m

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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, …

Feb 24, 2026 · 1h 4m

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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 …

Feb 20, 2026 · 1h 9m

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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 …

Feb 17, 2026 · 49m

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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. …

Feb 13, 2026 · 1h 5m

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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 …

Feb 10, 2026 · 1h 11m

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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 …

Feb 07, 2026 · 42m

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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 …

Feb 06, 2026 · 1h 13m

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Epstein Files Fallout, Trump's Fed Chair Pick, and Musk Merger

It's Resist and Unsubscribe February! Kara and Scott discuss what they've been unsubscribing from, and what their next moves might be. Then, they unpack the new Epstein files release and …

Feb 03, 2026 · 1h 3m

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Economic Protests, Social Media on Trial, and Big Tech Earnings

Can an economic strike send an effective message to the government? Kara and Scott discuss the ways people can use their wallets to protest, including a new resource from Scott …

Jan 30, 2026 · 1h 2m

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The Cost of Corporate Silence on ICE, Trump's Health, and TikTok USA

Kara Swisher is joined by guest co-host Anthony Scaramucci to discuss why so many business leaders have stayed silent about ICE violence in Minneapolis — and why it's time to …

Jan 27, 2026 · 1h 11m

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Is Alex Pretti Shooting a Turning Point?

Kara and Scott jump on for an emergency episode in the aftermath of the Alex Pretti shooting in Minneapolis. They break down how cellphone video from the scene contradicts the …

Jan 26, 2026 · 29m

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Davos Drama, DOGE's Social Security Scandal, and Netflix Goes All-Cash for Warner Bros

Kara and Scott the wins and losses at Davos, DOGE's mishandling Social Security data, Netflix's all-cash Warner Bros offer, and the FCC targeting late-night hosts with new equal time requirements. …

Jan 23, 2026 · 55m

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