Pivot
New York Magazine
With great power comes great scrutiny.
- 1 hour 11 minutesAI Spending Spree, Crypto Winter, and Kara's Message to Jeff Bezos
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 Tech continue their AI spending spree, Trump throws his support behind the Nexstar–Tegna merger, and Kara has a message for Jeff Bezos.
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10 February 2026, 11:00 am - 42 minutes 47 secondsHow did Heated Rivalry’s Producers Make Their Massive Hit?
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 also breaks down the process that allowed them to work on a shoestring budget, without compromising the artistic vision. They also explain pros and cons of shooting projects in Canada vs the U.S, and reveal the projects they’re hoping to do next.
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7 February 2026, 11:00 am - 1 hour 13 minutesAI Faceoffs at the Super Bowl, Bob Iger's Heir Apparent, and WaPo's Brutal Cuts
Pivot takes a look at Anthropic's surprise Super Bowl offensive against OpenAI, and Scott explains why he thinks they are "the definition of intelligent branding." Also, Kara and Scott unpack Alphabet's blockbuster earnings, and what a potential Clinton testimony in the Epstein case could mean. Then: Disney finally names Bob Iger's successor after years of drama, and The Washington Post slashes a third of its workforce in devastating layoffs. Is this Kara's moment to step in and buy it? Scott has some thoughts.
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6 February 2026, 11:00 am - 1 hour 3 minutesEpstein Files Fallout, Trump's Fed Chair Pick, and Musk Merger
It's Resist and Unsubscribe February! Kara and Scott discuss what they've been unsubscribing from, and what their next moves might be. Then, they unpack the new Epstein files release and the wide-ranging network of powerful figures it exposes. Plus, Trump's Fed chair pick, SpaceX and xAI merge, and the latest developments in the AI arms race.
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3 February 2026, 11:00 am - 1 hour 2 minutesEconomic Protests, Social Media on Trial, and Big Tech Earnings
Can an economic strike send an effective message to the government? Kara and Scott discuss the ways people can use their wallets to protest, including a new resource from Scott himself — resistandunsubscribe.com. Plus, Kara is not impressed with Tim Cook’s call for de-escalation in Minnesota. Then, will landmark lawsuits over social media addiction lead to any lasting change? And the S&P 500 crosses the 7,000 mark for the first time, ahead of major Big Tech earnings from, Meta, Microsoft, and Tesla. Also, Kara’s new CNN show has a name: Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever!
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30 January 2026, 11:00 am - 1 hour 11 minutesThe Cost of Corporate Silence on ICE, Trump's Health, and TikTok USA
Kara Swisher is joined by guest co-host Anthony Scaramucci to discuss why so many business leaders have stayed silent about ICE violence in Minneapolis — and why it's time to push back against Donald Trump (and Stephen Miller). Then, Trump goes on the record about his health in a new interview that’s raising more questions and concerns. Plus, TikTok seals the deal to stay in the U.S., but glitches abound.
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27 January 2026, 11:00 am - 29 minutes 41 secondsIs Alex Pretti Shooting a Turning Point?
Kara and Scott jump on for an emergency episode in the aftermath of the Alex Pretti shooting in Minneapolis. They break down how cellphone video from the scene contradicts the narrative pushed by the Trump administration, the political reaction in Washington, and why a national economic strike — not just protests — may be the most effective response.
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26 January 2026, 1:29 am - 55 minutes 19 secondsDavos Drama, DOGE's Social Security Scandal, and Netflix Goes All-Cash for Warner Bros
Kara and Scott the wins and losses at Davos, DOGE's mishandling Social Security data, Netflix's all-cash Warner Bros offer, and the FCC targeting late-night hosts with new equal time requirements. Plus, ICE agents continue to clash with protesters in Minnesota, and the so-called wine moms of Minneapolis are fighting back.
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23 January 2026, 11:00 am - 1 hour 6 minutesBetting on Reality with Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour: ACCESS
This week, Alex and Ellis talk about the rise of storytelling in tech and why X is now openly pleading for its haters to come back. Then they sit down with Tarek Mansour, co-founder and CEO of Kalshi, to discuss insider trading, his rivalry with Polymarket, regulatory chaos, sports betting, and why prediction markets are having a real moment.
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20 January 2026, 11:00 am - 1 hour 14 minutesTrump Threatens Insurrection Act, Paramount Sues Warner Bros, and Apple Teams Up with Google for AI
Kara and Scott discuss Trump's threat to invoke the Insurrection Act amid ICE violence and protests in Minneapolis. Then, Paramount files a lawsuit against Warner Bros. in a desperate bid to block the Netflix deal, Apple strikes an AI deal with Google, and the FBI raids a Washington Post reporter's home. Plus, the Clintons refuse to testify in the Epstein inquiry, and Meta appoints a former Trump adviser as President.
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16 January 2026, 11:00 am - 1 hour 15 minutesFed Chair Investigation, Trump's Oil Deals, and California's Proposed Wealth Tax
Scott is back! He and Kara discuss Fed Chair Jerome Powell's response to the DOJ's criminal investigation. Plus, Trump pressures oil executives to invest in Venezuela, and California’s proposed wealth tax has billionaires fleeing.
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