• 1 hour 4 seconds
    World Cup Controversy, Trump Accounts, and DOGE Farewell

    Kara is joined by guest co-host, the one and only Anthony Scaramucci. Kara and The Mooch break down Trump inserting himself into the World Cup, and his latest line of attack: communism. Then, Trump Accounts are officially launched. Despite the name, are they actually a good idea? Plus, DOGE officially ends, Zuckerberg gets real about Meta's AI progress, and why Taylor Swift's wedding was better than Jeff Bezos'.


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    7 July 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 8 minutes
    Trump's Crypto Windfall, Dems' Anti-Establishment Wave, and the Supreme Court’s Big Week

    Kara and Scott unpack Trump’s crypto fortune, Democratic primary shakeups, and the Supreme Court’s latest rulings. Then, they discuss SpaceX backing Trump Accounts, OpenAI’s reported proposal to give the government a stake in the company, and Scott's Bending Spoons IPO prediction coming true.


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    3 July 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Comcast Splits, OpenAI Weighs IPO Delay, and Buttigieg Targeted

    Kara and Scott discuss Comcast splitting itself up, and spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky. Then, OpenAI reportedly considers delaying its IPO, but is that the smart money move? Plus, Pete Buttigieg opens up about his family being targeted, and Trump does his best to hold up Congress's housing bill.


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    30 June 2026, 10:00 am
  • 56 minutes 15 seconds
    Meta’s Prediction Market App, Europe vs. Big Tech, and Hollywood’s Comeback

    Live from Cannes, Kara and Scott unpack the rise of the creator economy, Meta’s prediction market ambitions, and Europe’s push to break free from U.S. tech dominance. Then, they discuss Hollywood’s blockbuster comeback, Instagram’s plans for TV, and the staggering amount of money flowing into World Cup betting markets.
    This episode was recorded live at ADWEEK House in Cannes, France on June 24, 2026.
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    26 June 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    Starmer Resigns, Reflecting Pool Fiasco, and Amazon Dumps OpenAI Movie

    Kara and Scott discuss Trump's mishandling of Iran, and his vandalism claims about the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Then, lots of drama in Europe as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni feuds with Trump. Plus, a new book reveals how Trump mocked Jeff Bezos and Mark Zuckerberg, Amazon dumps the OpenAI movie, and SpaceX stock takes a tumble.
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    23 June 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 6 minutes
    Trump's Iran Deal, SpaceX’s Wild Ride, and Snap’s Specs

    Kara and Scott unpack the backlash to Trump’s Iran deal, and the symbolism of the algae bloom in the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool. Plus, SpaceX passes Amazon in its first week as a public company, acquires Cursor, and kicks off an AI IPO frenzy. Then, Snap’s pricey new smart glasses.


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    19 June 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 3 minutes
    The White House UFC Fight, SpaceX’s Big Pop, and Fox’s Roku Deal

    Kara and Scott unpack the White House’s UFC spectacle, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery clearing a major merger hurdle, and SpaceX’s blockbuster public debut. Then, they discuss Fox buying Roku, the Trump administration’s latest clash with Anthropic, and state attorneys general investigating OpenAI.
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    16 June 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 1 minute
    SpaceX IPO: Markets, Morals, and What It Means for You

    Kara and Scott are joined by MS NOW’s Stephanie Ruhle to unpack SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO, OpenAI’s public market ambitions, and rising inflation. Then, they discuss the White House’s Epstein headache, Paramount taking aim at Netflix, and the growing push to ban social media for teens.


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    12 June 2026, 10:00 am
  • 1 hour 11 minutes
    Trump's AI Stake, SpaceX's IPO Froth, and Apple's Siri Overhaul

    Kara and Scott unpack the ongoing "60 Minutes" fallout, and discuss whether the real story is less about journalism and more about business. Then, as SpaceX's blockbuster IPO approaches, the company makes a massive new deal with Google. Plus, Apple overhauls Siri, Trump floats a government stake in AI companies, and Hunter Biden finds a second act on X.


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    9 June 2026, 10:00 am
  • 57 minutes 30 seconds
    '60 Minutes' Meltdown, Trump's Intel Chief Pick, and Apple’s Next Big Bet

    Kara and Scott unpack the growing turmoil at CBS and "60 Minutes," along with Trump’s surprise pick to lead national intelligence, and the consequences of sidelining expertise. Then, they discuss what California’s primary results reveal about voters’ priorities and the politics of competence. Plus, Apple bets on AI glasses, and Trump’s watered-down AI executive order.


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    5 June 2026, 10:00 am
  • 58 minutes 36 seconds
    Anthropic's IPO, Platner's Campaign Controversies, and Blue Origin's Setback

    Kara and Scott discuss Anthropic's IPO filing, and how the company surpassed OpenAI's valuation in record time. Then, Maine's Graham Platner deals with yet another campaign controversy, but do voters care? Plus, Blue Origin suffers a major setback, Trump faces a Freedom 250 concert fiasco, and Jay Shetty lands a blockbuster deal with Netflix and Spotify.


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    2 June 2026, 10:00 am
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