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
  • Elon's Empire Struggles, Trump's Crypto Summit, and IPO Slump

    Elon's Empire Struggles, Trump's Crypto Summit, and IPO Slump
    Mar 11 2025
    Kara and Scott are live at SXSW — taking shots and dancing around like Elon (okay, that's just Scott). They discuss how Elon's business empire is struggling, and how much money DOGE is really saving. Then, Trump's crypto summit, and his plan to create a Bitcoin reserve. Plus, as the IPO slump continues, will any major company go public this year? Follow us on Instagram and Threads at @pivotpodcastofficial. Follow us on Bluesky at @pivotpod.bsky.social. Follow us on TikTok at @pivotpodcast. Recorded on March 9th at SXSW in Austin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Trump's Big Speech, Trade War Roller Coaster, and Elon v. Jon Stewart

    Trump's Big Speech, Trade War Roller Coaster, and Elon v. Jon Stewart
    Mar 7 2025
    Kara and Scott discuss Jon Stewart's interview invitation to Elon Musk, and Google's efforts to persuade the DOJ that it should keep Chrome. Then, President Trump's one hour and forty minute joint address to Congress puts a spotlight on major partisan divides. Plus, the effects of Trump's tariff whiplash. (Note: in the hours since this episode was recorded, Trump changed his mind once and may do so again.) Follow us on Instagram and Threads at @pivotpodcastofficial. Follow us on Bluesky at @pivotpod.bsky.social. 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 18 mins
  • Trump Term Limits, TikTok Status Check, and Scott's Presidential Prospects

    Trump Term Limits, TikTok Status Check, and Scott's Presidential Prospects
    Mar 4 2025
    Kara and Scott are opening up the Pivot listener mailbag and answering your questions! They discuss whether Trump will try to seek a third term, what U.S. TikTok employees should do right now, and the art of quitting. Then, Kara and Scott reveal how they quickly pull those facts and stats on every episode, and share tips for battling jet lag. Plus, would Scott ever consider a run for the presidency?! Follow us on Instagram and Threads at @pivotpodcastofficial. Follow us on Bluesky at @pivotpod.bsky.social 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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    45 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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candid insight

Scott and Kara gives great insight into tech and business with a sprinkling of politics. They don't pull their punches

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