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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.© 2023 Vox Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved Politics & Government
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  • Trump and Elon Clash Again, Paramount Settles, and the Fate of the “Big Beautiful Bill”

    Trump and Elon Clash Again, Paramount Settles, and the Fate of the “Big Beautiful Bill”
    Jul 4 2025
    Kara is joined by guest co-host Kristen Soltis Anderson, pollster and co-founder of Echelon Insights. They unpack the latest in Trump-world: a new round in the Trump vs. Elon saga, the $16 million settlement with Paramount, and a potential TikTok buyer. Plus, what the polls say about the “Big Beautiful Bill," and how NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani is responding to Trump’s threats. Follow Kristen on X here. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠. 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 12 mins
  • Mamdani's Victory, Iran Nuclear Damage Dispute, and Fed Chair Succession

    Mamdani's Victory, Iran Nuclear Damage Dispute, and Fed Chair Succession
    Jun 27 2025
    Kara and Scott discuss President Trump doubling down on claims that Iran’s nuclear program has been “obliterated,” and attacking news outlets for reporting on leaked intelligence that suggests otherwise. Then, Zohran Mamdani’s surprise win in the New York City Democratic primary for mayor. Plus, President Trump reportedly wants to name Fed Chair Jerome Powell’s replacement as soon as this fall, the FTC approves a mega advertising merger, and Meta and Anthropic score wins in AI copyright cases. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠. 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 7 mins
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MY FAVORITE PODCAST! TOPICAL
Digital/Media experts Humorous Opining on serious topics....CNN should sign for weekly roundup show

KARA & SCOTT ARE IN SYNC & PULL NO PUNCHES

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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

Love your podcast

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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!

So much fun to listen to!

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

candid insight

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