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  • Tech Stock Slump, Staff Morale Down at the FTC, and Guest Tripp Mickle

    Kara and Scott discuss Amazon missing its earnings target, employee morale at the FTC, and Warren Buffet’s latest comments on the stock market. Plus, the Correspondents Dinner is back and workers behind union drives at Amazon and Starbucks may get a White House visit. Then, we’re joined by Friend of Pivot, Tripp Mickle to discuss his book, “After Steve” about Apple post Steve Jobs.


    You can find Tripp on Twitter at @trippmickle and can order “After Steve” here.

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    58 min
  • The Latest Twitter Battle, What's Up With Tech Stocks, and Our Guest Is State Senator Mallory McMorrow

    Kara and Scott discuss the fallout so far from Elon’s Twitter purchase, and some mixed news for big tech stocks. Also, Fidelity is throwing Bitcoin into 401Ks and Robinhood is cutting staff. Then, Friend of Pivot, State Senator Mallory McMorrow joins to talk about her viral response to accusations of “grooming.”

    You can find Senator McMorrow on Twitter at @MalloryMcMorrow.

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    1 hr 10 min
  • Twitter! CNN+! Unions!

    In the most Elon Musk move ever, the billionaire bought Twitter just 2 hours after we finished taping. But don’t worry, we did an emergency re-tape so you’d have our latest thoughts. Scott & Kara discuss the unprecedented buyout, as well as Scott's front row seat to the demise of CNN+. And as Amazon labor organizers make inroads in New York, Kim Kelly, author of Fight Like Hell: The Untold History of American Labor, joins us to talk about the past, present, and future of unions.

    Follow Kim Kelly at @GrimKim and find her book here.

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    1 hr 19 min
  • Everyone's Watching NFLX, and Elon Says "Funding Secured"

    Elon Musk says he's financed his Twitter bid to the tune of $46 billion. Netflix subscriber numbers dropped for the first time in over a decade, but is the market missing the bigger picture? Also, Governor Ron DeSantis won't be leading the Disney parade anytime soon. And, Kara and Scott take a listener question about the future of aging.

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    44 min
  • The Poison Pill, The State of Streaming and Guest William D. Cohan

    Kara and Scott discuss the Twitter board's “poison pill” approach to fend of Elon’s bid. Friend of Pivot William D. Cohan joins to discuss whether or not Elon has the cash. Also, Alex Jones’ Info Wars has declared bankruptcy, and Tucker Carlson’s new documentary trailer is raising eyebrows... and other things, too.

    You can find William on Twitter at @WilliamCohan.

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    1 hr 4 min
  • Is Elon's Offer Serious? Plus, Inflation, Astroturfing, and DAOs

    The Elon and Twitter saga continues: Kara and Scott talk about Musk’s offer to buy all of Twitter for $43 billion. Also, inflation, price gouging vs supply and demand, and more trouble at the Texas border. Then, a listener question, and Wins and Fails.

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    1 hr 5 min
  • Elon's Twitter Board Reversal, Warner Bros. and Discovery Merger, and Cathy O’Neil on Shame

    Never mind: Elon's NOT joining the Twitter board after all. Kara and Scott discuss the Warner Media and Discovery deal closing. Plus, a strike at Etsy, and Saudi investments in Jared Kushner. Then, Kara is joined by Friend of Pivot and author of “The Shame Machine,” Cathy O’Neil.

    You can find Cathy on Twitter at @mathbabedotorg.

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    53 min
  • Has Musk Crossed a Red Line? Plus: Uber’s Superapp, and Career Advice for Grads

    Stock buys, joining the board, edit buttons, polls: Kara and Scott Discuss everything Elon and Twitter. Also, Uber’s looking to create a superapp. Plus, a listener question on startup culture, and Wins and Fails.

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    1 hr 1 min
  • Elon’s Twitter Buy, Urban Hellscapes, and Guest Dr. Laurie Santos

    Kara is joined by co-host George Hahn today to discuss Elon Musk becoming Twitter's largest shareholder, Louis C.K.'s Grammy win, and urban crime trends. This episode's Friend of Pivot, Dr. Laurie Santos of The Happiness Lab to talk about the secret to living a happy life.Y

    ou can find George on Twitter at @georgehahn.

    You can find Dr. Laurie Santos hosting The Happiness Lab and on Twitter at @lauriesantos.

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    1 hr 8 min
  • Pivot Q1 Quarterly Review

    Kara and Scott are back with Pivot’s Quarterly Review series. They take a look at Scott’s past predictions on Alibaba, Meme Stocks, and record entrepreneurship to see how they’ve held up. Then, they get some predictions from Friends of Pivot, including Ina Fried of Axios, journalist Nicole Perlroth, Rani Molla of Recode, and Matt Belloni of Puck.

    You can find Ina on Twitter at @inafried, Nicole at @nicoleperlroth, Rani at @ranimolla, and Matt at @MattBelloni.

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    1 hr 1 min

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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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