In basketball, the pivot is an essential move that can allow a player with the ball to trick a defender and score points.

In politics, pivoting on an issue can score points - but it also carries the risk of being labeled a flip-flop.

The Christie Tracker Podcast takes a close look at some of Christie's pivot moves. We also wade into the settlement with ExxonMobil over contaminated wetlands to find out whether the governor sold out the Garden State for a quick infusion of cash.

Host David Furst is joined by New Jersey Public Radio's Matt Katz, Tom Moran, editorial page editor for The Star-Ledger, and Matt Rooney who runs the conservative blog, Save Jersey.

Also: Check out the WNYC Data News App: The Christie Tracker.