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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.

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Kara and Scott discuss the ramifications of the government shutdown, Electronic Arts going private, and OpenAI taking on TikTok. Then, how does real Scott feel about AI Scott? Plus, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth declares the military free from woke-... more

Kara and Scott discuss comedians participating in Saudi Arabia's comedy festival, Threads surpassing X in daily active users, and Nexstar and Sinclair caving on Kimmel. Then, Trump says he's imposing a tariff on foreign-made movies, but who are the r... more

Kara and Scott discuss the aftermath of Jimmy Kimmel's highly-rated return, Nvidia’s $100 billion investment in OpenAI, and what Tylenol's parent company should do about the attacks from the Trump administration. Plus, YouTube will reinstate accounts... more

Kara and Scott discuss Charlie Kirk’s memorial service, Jimmy Kimmel’s return, and the Trump administration sending big tech into panic over H1-B visas. Plus, Trump takes to Truth Social to tell AG Pam Bondi to prosecute his enemies, and more details... more

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Recent Guests

Paul Krugman
Nobel Prize-winning economist and columnist
City University of New York, New York Times
Episode: How Paul Krugman Would Fix The Economy: Solutions with Henry Blodget
Tim Miller
Former GOP strategist and host of the Bulkwark Podcast
Bulkwark Podcast
Episode: Ghislaine's DOJ Interview, Cracker Barrel's Logo Change, and Guest Co-Host Tim Miller
Rachel Maddow
Host of MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show
MSNBC
Episode: Trump & Putin’s Alaska Date, Gay Marriage Challenged, and Guest Co-Host Rachel Maddow
Kim Davis
Former Kentucky County clerk known for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples.
Episode: Trump & Putin’s Alaska Date, Gay Marriage Challenged, and Guest Co-Host Rachel Maddow
Kristen Soltis Anderson
Pollster, contributing opinion writer for The New York Times, and co-founder of Echelon Insights
Echelon Insights
Episode: Trump and Elon Clash Again, Paramount Settles, and the Fate of the “Big Beautiful Bill”
Livia Albeck-Ripka
New York Times reporter on the ground in Los Angeles
The New York Times
Episode: LA Protests, Trump's Authoritarian Playbook, and Warner Bros. Discovery Split
Lina Khan
Former Chair of the Federal Trade Commission
Federal Trade Commission
Episode: Monopoly Isn't A Game (with Lina Khan) - Stay Tuned with Preet
Lisa Su
CEO of Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), a leader in the semiconductor industry
AMD
Episode: AMD CEO Lisa Su on the “Dead Sexy” AI Chips Race - On with Kara Swisher
Demis Hassabis
Co-founder and CEO of DeepMind
DeepMind
Episode: Demis Hassabis on AI, Game Theory, Multimodality, and the Nature of Creativity | Possible

Hosts

Kara Swisher
Co-host with a background in technology journalism, known for her incisive interviewing style and expertise in the tech landscape.
Scott Galloway
Co-host and NYU Professor showcasing expertise in business strategy and marketing, recognized for his engaging and often humorous takes on contemporary issues.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 17.1k ratings
  • The best!

    One of my favorite podcasts….love Kara and Scott and never miss an episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KimSm610$
    United Statesa month ago
  • Big Fan

    Love the show. Enjoy both hosts. Am really a Prof g fan but have come to love this show and Kara too. Missed you Scott (a lot) but the show was still a good listen while you were away. Kara did a great job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    finnigan111
    Canadaa month ago
  • All the love

    I just love Pivot so much - and everybody who gets wound up about the banter needs to take a breath. It’s so much fun and incredibly informative - like they’re serving dessert and vegetables on the same plate. With a side of protein (and a shot of testosterone, right, Scott?). Keep on keeping on!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raleighwood
    United Statesa month ago
  • Hallelujah! Scott is Back!

    Kara stop talking over people. Let Scott or guest hosts finish their thoughts. This is becoming extremely annoying. I often find myself yelling out “let him/her finish!” I wanted to know what they were going to say dammit.

    Love you Scott, but stop all the sex talk. I don’t need to know your porn search words. Understand, I am no prude, but I suspect most of us listen to this particular pod because we want to hear a fairly intellectual conversation, tinged with humor. The crude comments are off-p... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meghan3245
    United Statesa month ago
  • Less Scott, Better Show

    Love Kara. Tired of Scott telling us how much money he earns. Not one of the August cohosts mentioned their wealth as Scott does every episode. He is boorish and reeks of new money.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raj Fan
    United Statesa month ago

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Zelensky's White House Return, Newsom Trolls Trump, and Guest Co-Host Abby Phillip
Q: What are your thoughts on Trump's recent statements about mail-in voting?
It's concerning as he promotes misinformation about mail-in voting, challenging its legitimacy without cause.
Zelensky's White House Return, Newsom Trolls Trump, and Guest Co-Host Abby Phillip
Q: What do you think is Gavin Newsom doing in terms of political strategy?
He's using social media effectively to mock Trump and gain attention, but the real question is whether this will have an electoral impact.
Trump and Elon Clash Again, Paramount Settles, and the Fate of the “Big Beautiful Bill”
Q: How would you advise Mamdani now that he won the primary?
I would advise Mamdani to focus on the cost of living question relentlessly and avoid distractions that could harm his campaign.
Trump and Elon Clash Again, Paramount Settles, and the Fate of the “Big Beautiful Bill”
Q: What are your thoughts on the polling challenges faced by pollsters?
Pollsters face challenges due to distrust in polls, the advent of AI complicates legitimate response verification, and many people are evading pollsters.
China's EV Power Play, AI Career Choices, and Time Travel
Q: What advice do you have for young people who want fulfilling careers that won't disappear?
Encourage a broad range of studies and not to push them into specific fields without their interest.

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With a blend of sharp insights and entertaining banter, hosts provide unfiltered commentary on the intersecting worlds of technology, business, and politics. They tackle current events, critique influential figures, and discuss the impact of social media on public discourse while making bold predictions about the future. Episode topics vary widely—from discussions on recent political controversies to examinations of major corporate actions, cultural shifts, and economic policies—each episode is characterized by a lively and engaging dynamic that keeps listeners informed and entertained. This approach not only highlights pressing issues but also emphasizes the relationship between power and accountability in the current media landscape.

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7. Lina Khan
8. Lisa Su

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