Pivot

By: New York Magazine
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  • Every Tuesday and Friday, tech journalist Kara Swisher and NYU Professor Scott Galloway offer sharp, unfiltered insights into the biggest stories in tech, business, and politics. They make bold predictions, pick winners and losers, and bicker and banter like no one else. After all, with great power comes great scrutiny. From New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
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Episodes
  • AI Basics: Why AI Is Not a Job Killer

    AI Basics: Why AI Is Not a Job Killer
    Oct 30 2024
    Kara and Scott are back with part two of Pivot's special series on the basics of artificial intelligence. How is AI revolutionizing the workplace? And what are the skills workers need to learn to stay ahead? Andrew McAfee, MIT research scientist and co-founder of Workhelix, explains why he doesn't think AI is a job killer, and shares the advice he gives to business leaders about integrating AI into workflows. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at @pivotpodcastofficial. Follow us on TikTok at @pivotpodcast. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    23 mins
  • Trump's Rally, Bezos Backlash, and Guest Daniel Lubetzky

    Trump's Rally, Bezos Backlash, and Guest Daniel Lubetzky
    Oct 29 2024
    With one week to go until the election, Kara and Scott discuss Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden, and the role of Jeff Bezos in The Washington Post's decision not to endorse a presidential candidate. Plus, Michelle Obama sends a message to male voters in what Scott calls "the most powerful speech given in 2024." Then, Elon Musk has reportedly been in contact with Vladimir Putin since 2022, but will the U.S. government take action? Our Friend of Pivot is Daniel Lubetzky, founder of Kind Snacks, and the newest permanent investor on "Shark Tank." Daniel explains how his Builders Movement initiative is trying to hold politicians accountable for toxic polarization, and shares some behind-the-scenes stories from "Shark Tank." Follow Daniel at @danielubetzky Follow us on Instagram and Threads at @pivotpodcastofficial. Follow us on TikTok at @pivotpodcast. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Trump & Fascism, Character.AI Sued for Teen Suicide, and Tesla Beats Earnings Expectations

    Trump & Fascism, Character.AI Sued for Teen Suicide, and Tesla Beats Earnings Expectations
    Oct 25 2024
    Kara and Scott discuss Apple scaling back production of Apple Vision Pro headsets, and a mother suing Character.AI, claiming a chatbot encouraged her teenage son to commit suicide. Then, Tesla’s Q3 earnings beat expectations, and Starbucks preliminary quarterly results disappoint yet again. Plus, the podcast election continues with former President Trump going on Joe Rogan, and VP Kamala Harris sitting down with Brené Brown. In more election news, Trump’s former Chief of Staff, John Kelly warns that Trump is a fascist, and the secret big names donating to Harris. Stick around for listener mail to hear Scott’s tips for teaching kids how to negotiate. Answer this week’s listener poll on Threads here! Follow us on Instagram and Threads at @pivotpodcastofficial. Follow us on TikTok at @pivotpodcast. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 19 mins

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KARA & SCOTT ARE IN SYNC & PULL NO PUNCHES

MY FAVORITE PODCAST! TOPICAL
Digital/Media experts Humorous Opining on serious topics....CNN should sign for weekly roundup show

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Love your podcast

Thanks for helping me keep current on so many issues I find you and Kara very entertaining. Btw NY Times got it wrong. You are no way close to Howard Stern, you are a zillion times better!Thanks for the work you both do! Love you guys

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So much fun to listen to!

I love the jokes they tell while discussing relevant, interesting topics. I was also surprised at how many different topics they covered in such a short amount of time! Thank you!

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High quality and fast moving!

Wonderful narration and a very easy listen. Highly recommend to anyone wanting an overview of Tesla's origin

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