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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.© 2023 Vox Media, Inc. All Rights Reserved Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Epstein Distractions, Columbia’s Big Check, and Tesla Underwhelms

    Epstein Distractions, Columbia’s Big Check, and Tesla Underwhelms
    Jul 25 2025
    Kara and Scott discuss the news that President Trump is indeed in the Epstein files, and his latest attempts to distract the public from the story, including going after former President Barack Obama. They also unpack Tesla’s underwhelming earnings report, Trump’s so-called “AI Action Plan,” and why Columbia University is writing a big check. 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 16 mins
  • Trump Sues Murdoch, Colbert Cancellation, and Coldplay Kiss Cam Fallout

    Trump Sues Murdoch, Colbert Cancellation, and Coldplay Kiss Cam Fallout
    Jul 22 2025
    Kara and Scott discuss the Coldplay kiss cam moment that captivated the nation, and launched a thousand memes. What does the incident reveal about work relationships, and letting your guard down in public? Then, Trump sues Rupert Murdoch and The Wall Street Journal for defamation. Who will emerge victorious in this legal battle? Plus, CBS cancels "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," and insists the decision was purely financial, and not related to Paramount's Trump settlement. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠.Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠Follow 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 11 mins
  • Epstein Saga Continues, Trump Launches Distractions, and Cuomo Relaunches Campaign

    Epstein Saga Continues, Trump Launches Distractions, and Cuomo Relaunches Campaign
    Jul 18 2025
    Kara and Scott discuss whether Trump will fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, and all of the administration's efforts to distract from the Epstein scandal. Elon Musk’s Grok scores a contract with the Defense Department, and Andrew Cuomo will officially run as an independent in the NYC mayoral race. Plus, the House advances three crypto bills, and Kara and Scott are feeling better than ever after getting some love from a certain fellow podcast host. 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 16 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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