Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchConvention Kickoff, Kamala Reshapes the Electoral Map, and TimTok Arrives
Episode 542
Pivot is at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago! Scott is stuck outside the security perimeter, but you'll still hear from him. Meanwhile, …
1 year, 6 months ago
The Harris Campaign's Got Jokes, Tubi's Taking Over, and Mike Birbiglia's Our Co-Host
Episode 541
Comedian Mike Birbiglia joins Kara to discuss the legal backlash to President Trump and Elon Musk's X event, the role of humor in the Harris campaign…
1 year, 6 months ago
Trump's AI Accusations, Cable TV Challenges, and Guest Anthony Scaramucci
Episode 540
Kara is joined by guest host Mehdi Hasan to discuss Warner Bros. Discovery and Paramount announcing major write-offs for their cable assets, and Elon…
1 year, 7 months ago
Tim Walz, X vs. Advertisers, and Global Markets Bounce Back
Episode 539
Noel King joins Kara as co-host to discuss the latest global market moves, NASA needing help from SpaceX, and whether empathy punishments work. Then,…
1 year, 7 months ago
Stock Market Sell-Off, Google Antitrust Verdict, and Guest Jonathan Kanter
Episode 539
Kara and Scott discuss the global stock market sell-off, and why people shouldn't panic. Then, Berkshire Hathaway unloads nearly half of its stake in…
1 year, 7 months ago
Trump's Interview Disaster, The Kids Online Safety Act, and Governor Jared Polis
Episode 538
Kara and Scott discuss Donald Trump's disastrous interview at the National Association of Black Journalists’ conference, the hundreds of VCs pledging…
1 year, 7 months ago
Murdoch Succession Drama, Trump's Voting Promises, and Guest Anne Applebaum
Episode 537
Kara and Scott discuss Biden's proposal to reform the Supreme Court, and Rupert Murdoch's real-life succession drama. Then, Elon is dealing with some…
1 year, 7 months ago
Tech Stocks Tumble, Kamala's Momentum, and Guest Dr. Anthony Fauci
Episode 536
Kara and Scott discuss Kamala Harris's poll numbers in the face of GOP attacks, Biden's farewell speech, and what Taylor Swift will do about it all. …
1 year, 7 months ago
Kamala’s Presidential Run, CrowdStrike’s Meltdown, and Guest Lydia Polgreen
Episode 535
Kara and Scott discuss Joe Biden passing the torch to Kamala Harris, and how she'll do against Trump. Also, who will be her VP? Friend of Pivot, New …
1 year, 7 months ago
Biden Campaign Crisis, Trump and the Tech Bros, and Elon Exits California
Episode 534
Kara and Scott discuss Biden's campaign crisis, and what happens next. Then, a number of Kara's favorite tech bros are lining up behind Donald Trump …
1 year, 7 months ago