With great power, comes great scrutiny. Every Tuesday and Friday, 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. From New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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Episodes

Elon's Big Loss, Trump's Stock Trades, and OpenAI vs. Apple
May 19, 2026
Kara and Scott discuss Elon Musk losing the OpenAI trial — just as they predicted. Then, OpenAI gears up for its next battle: a potential legal fight with Apple over ChatGPT’s integration into Siri…
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Trump’s China Summit, Inflation Shock, and Silicon Valley’s Midterm Money
May 15, 2026
Kara and Scott unpack what AI obsession is doing to relationships and young men. Then, they break down Trump’s China summit, the crew of business executives he brought along, and ominous warnings…
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Midterm Map Wars, AirPods Revamp, and Trump Phone Grift
May 12, 2026
Kara and Scott discuss ABC pushing back against the FCC and how the escalating redistricting wars could reshape the midterms. Then, Apple’s AirPods with built-in cameras move closer to reality. Plus…
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OpenAI Trial "Soap Opera," ChatGPT's Stock Picks, and Remembering Ted Turner
May 08, 2026
Kara and Scott discuss Ted Turner's legacy, and unpack a major week of earnings from Warner Bros. Discovery, Paramount, and Disney. Plus, Anthropic teams up with SpaceX, the Elon Musk vs. OpenAI…
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GameStop's eBay Bid, AI and the Midterms, and Senate Prediction Market Ban
May 05, 2026
Kara and Scott unpack GameStop's $55 billion bid for eBay — and that disastrous CNBC interview. Then, AI super PACs are taking a page out of the crypto playbook, pouring millions into the midterms…
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Big Tech’s Day of Reckoning, Elon Takes the Stand, and the FCC Targets Disney
May 01, 2026
Kara and Scott unpack the FCC’s attack on Disney and what it means for media and free speech. Then, they break down a massive Big Tech earnings day, the AI spending arms race, and the "ketamine…
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WHCD Shooting Aftermath, Musk and Altman Face-Off, Spirit Airlines Bailout
Apr 28, 2026
Kara and Scott unpack the aftermath of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting — the suspect, the media response, and how Trump is using the incident to push for his ballroom. Then, as the…
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Tucker Carlson's Rebrand, Apple’s New Era, and SpaceX’s AI Deal
Apr 24, 2026
Kara and Scott unpack Tucker Carlson’s attempt at a political reset — and have a broader debate about Scott's interview with Ben Shapiro, forgiveness, and accountability on the right. Then, they…
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Kash Patel Sues, Trump's Psychedelics Push, and Netflix’s Podcast Bet
Apr 21, 2026
Kara and Scott discuss Kash Patel’s defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, and Donald Trump’s attempt to appease Joe Rogan with an executive order on psychedelics. Then, they break down the U.S…
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Iran Market Disconnect, Vance v. Pope, and OpenAI Shades Microsoft and Anthropic
Apr 17, 2026
Kara and Scott unpack the latest on Iran, why markets keep rising despite escalating tensions, and what VP Vance is risking by challenging the Pope. Then, Trump renews his attacks on Fed Chair Jerome…
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Pope's Pushback, Orban's Concession, and Bessent's Anthropic Warning
Apr 14, 2026
Kara and Scott break down Trump lashing out against the Pope and right-wing media figures, and his next moves for Iran after peace talks fail. Then, Viktor Orban loses in Hungary, and his concession…
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Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty, Democratic Wins, and Musk vs. Altman
Apr 10, 2026
Kara is joined by guest host Rahm Emanuel to unpack the shaky Iran ceasefire, and what it means for U.S. credibility abroad. Then, they break down Democrats’ recent electoral momentum, and the chaos…
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F-Bomb Diplomacy, Cabinet Shake-Up Signals, and OpenAI’s Podcast Play
Apr 07, 2026
Kara is joined by Echelon Insights pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson to unpack Trump’s expletive-filled Iran ultimatum, and what his latest numbers say about the MAGA base and the midterms. Then, they…
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Iran War Spin, Trump's Legal Losses, and TMZ Targets Politicians
Apr 03, 2026
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…
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Iran Quagmire Questions, SpaceX IPO Plans, and The White House App
Mar 31, 2026
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 into trillionaire territory…
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Meta and YouTube Lose in Court, Insider Iran Trades, and Sora Shuts Down
Mar 27, 2026
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 —…
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TSA Chaos, Iran War Whiplash, and White House AI Plan
Mar 24, 2026
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 unpack Trump’s…
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Trump Bullies Allies, Powell Stays Put, and Kalshi Faces Criminal Charges
Mar 20, 2026
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 as Fed Chair until his…
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Billionaire Campaign Spending, Apple's Budget Gamble, and Hegseth vs. CNN
Mar 17, 2026
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…
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Iran War Oil Shock, Anthropic Sues, and Market Wipeout Warning
Mar 13, 2026
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, Grammarly…
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Resist and Unsubscribe with Gov. Tim Walz
Mar 10, 2026
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 Trump, ICE…
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Noem Out, Iran War “Far From Over,” and Talarico’s Win
Mar 06, 2026
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…
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Iran War: Trump's Endgame, Economic Fallout, and Polymarket Profiteering
Mar 03, 2026
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, the Trump administration bans…
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Paramount Wins Warner Bros. Bid, Anthropic vs. Pentagon, and AI Doomsday Memo
Feb 27, 2026
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 out — Puck’s…
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Tariff Turmoil, Trump's Netflix Threat, and SOTU Predictions
Feb 24, 2026
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, Trump pressures…
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Andrew Arrest Fallout, Colbert Calls BS, Zuck Pushes Back
Feb 20, 2026
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 takes…
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Jane Fonda on How to Turn Rage Into Hope: On with Kara Swisher
Feb 17, 2026
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 for the First Amendment, and…
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Google Nest's Surveillance Secret, Bondi's Epstein Meltdown, Meta & YouTube in Court
Feb 13, 2026
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. Then, the Nancy…
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AI Spending Spree, Crypto Winter, and Kara's Message to Jeff Bezos
Feb 10, 2026
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 plummet. Plus, Amazon and Big…
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How did Heated Rivalry’s Producers Make Their Massive Hit?
Feb 07, 2026
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 hit show. The duo…
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