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- 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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57 min - 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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1 hr 2 min - 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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1 hr 7 min - 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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1 hr 3 min - 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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1 hr 2 min - 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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1 hr 12 min - '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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58 min - 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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59 min - Pope Leo’s AI Warning, UFC at the White House, and CBS Shakeups
Kara and Scott unpack the Enhanced Games and Trump’s planned UFC event. Then, they break down Pope Leo’s sweeping warning about AI, the DOJ’s new probe into E. Jean Carroll, and Elon Musk floating a merger between Tesla and SpaceX. Plus, CBS pushes out “60 Minutes” correspondent Sharyn Alfonsi.
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1 hr 20 min - Grading America's First 250 Years: America, Actually with Astead Herndon
America at 250 years old may need a new founding document. Historian Heather Cox Richardson drafts a new social contract. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed by Shannon Mahoney, video edited by Christopher Snyder, and hosted by Astead Herndon. In this episode, Richardson references a tweet of Boebert's, not a text.
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With great power, comes great scrutiny. Every Tuesday and Friday, journalist Kara Swisher and NYU Professor Scott Galloway offer sharp, unfiltered insights into the biggest stories in tech, business,…
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