Pivot

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With great power comes great scrutiny. Every Friday, Recode’s Kara Swisher and NYU Professor Scott Galloway offer sharp, unfiltered insights into the way technology is shaping business and culture across media, advertising, politics, and more. Produced by Recode and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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Live from Advertising Week:...

10.22.2021

Kara and Scott are (virtually) live from Advertising Week! They discuss Facebook changing its name, Netflix’s Q3 numbers and Trump launching a social network. And they tell us how they feel about the latest vaccine mandate pushbacks from In-N-Out Burger ...

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10.22.2021 Live from Advertising Week: Netflix’s Q3 Numbers, Facebook's Name Change and Trump's Social Network Kara and Scott are (virtually) live from Advertising Week! They discuss Facebook changing its name, Netflix’s Q3 numbers and Trump launching a social network. And they tell us how they feel about the latest vaccine mandate pushbacks from In-N-Out Burger ...
10.20.2021 Bonus Episode: Ari Emanuel at Code 2021 Kara speaks with Endeavor's Ari Emanuel about entertainment lawsuits, UFC, movie theaters, and more. Recorded live at Code Conference 2021. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10.19.2021 LinkedIn is Leaving China, TikTok is Bad for Teens, Too, and Friend of Pivot Christopher Mims Kara and Scott discuss the latest bad news for teens on social media, LinkedIn shutting down in China, and Harvard’s endowment. They also talk about Hollywood’s narrowly avoided strike, and the planned walkouts at Netflix. Plus, Friend of Pivot Christopher ...
10.15.2021 Facebook’s Blacklist, Apple Trims iPhone Production and William Shatner Went to Space Kara and Scott discuss Facebook’s blacklist of dangerous users, Apple cutting iPhone production due to the global chip shortage, and how Texas-based airlines are responding to Gov. Greg Abbot’s anti-vaccine mandate. Also, their thoughts on the controversy around Dave Chapelle's ...
10.13.2021 Bonus Episode: Satya Nadella at Code Conference 2021 Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella joins Kara for a discussion on ransomware, remote work, and dealing with the Trump administration. Recorded live at Code 2021. This interview was been lightly edited for runtime and clarity. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
10.12.2021 Rent The Runway’s IPO, Southwest’s Flight Cancellations and Friend of Pivot Eli Saslow Kara and Scott discuss Southwest’s flight cancellations, Rent The Runway's IPO filing, and Nick Clegg’s non-apology tour. Also, Ireland wants American companies to pay more in taxes and Tesla is moving to Texas. Plus, Friend of Pivot Eli Saslow on ...
10.09.2021 BONUS EPISODE: Marc Benioff at Code Conference 2021 Kara and Stephanie Ruhle sit down with Salesforce CEO, Marc Benioff. Recorded live at Code 2021 in Los Angeles. This interview has been condensed and lightly edited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
10.08.2021 Pivot Q3 Quarterly Review and Friend of Pivot, Senator Amy Klobuchar Pivot is back with its Quarterly Review series, taking a look back at Q3 and predicting what’s to come. Kara and Scott discuss the biggest wins and fails of the past quarter and check their prediction track records. They also ...
10.06.2021 BONUS EPISODE: Elon Musk at Code Conference 2021 Kara sits down with SpaceX CEO/Tesla Technoking Elon Musk for a discussion on China, rockets, Mars colonization, and more. Recorded live at Code 2021 in Los Angeles. This interview has been condensed and lightly edited. Learn more about your ad ...
10.05.2021 The Pandora Papers, Facebook’s Whistleblower and Friend of Pivot, Andrea Elliott Kara and Scott talk about the Facebook whistleblower’s debut, the release of the “Pandora Papers,” and Ozy Media’s demise. They also discuss the U.S. passing yet another grim milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic, and their reaction to Alex Jones losing ...
10.01.2021 The Biggest Moments from Code, the Latest Robinhood Controversy, and the Future of Fitness Apps Kara and Scott discuss the biggest moments from the Code conference, including Kara’s Elon interview that sparked a Musk vs. Bezos rumble. Also: the latest with Robinhood, Citadel and #KenGriffinLied, and a big announcement from The Dawg. Plus, a prediction ...
09.28.2021 Code Galore, No More Instagram for Kids, and Friend of Pivot Jim Bankoff Code has begun! Scott helps Kara prep for her conversations with Elon Musk, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, Netflix Co-CEO Ted Sarandos, and many more. Plus, Facebook puts Instagram for Kids on pause, and what are the implications of China's crypto ...
09.24.2021 Apple Wants to Diagnose Your Depression, Google Bets on New York City, and a Friend of Pivot on Facebook Marketplace Facebook wants to push pro-Facebook material in News Feed. Also, Kara and Scott dive into Google's big bet on back-to-office, and Apple's plan to diagnose depression with iPhone data. Friend of Pivot Craig Silverman discusses his latest reporting on the ...
09.21.2021 Russia vs. Big Tech, Facebook Responds (Dismissively), and Friend of Pivot Max Chafkin on Peter Thiel Kara and Scott unpack Russia's fight with Big Tech, Facebook's disappointing response to the Wall Street Journal’s revealing series, and how streaming swept the Emmys. Also, Kara has a big announcement. (Hint: She confirms that Scott is NOT the father). ...
09.17.2021 Instagram Knows it’s Toxic, Amazon’s Starting Wage Hike, and Another Big Week for Apple Kara and Scott talk about the newest revelation in the Wall Street Journal’s Facebook Files series, Amazon raising their starting wages, and what we’ve learned from the California Recall Election. And Kara reminds us all to update our Apple devices. ...
09.14.2021 Epic v. Apple, Facebook’s VIP List and a Friend of Pivot Brian Derrick on the California Recall Kara and Scott talk about a new report on Facebook’s special rules for their internal list of VIP users, how the Epic v. Apple lawsuit played out, and the House Democrats’ push for a new FTC Privacy Bureau. Also, Facebook ...
09.10.2021 The red-hot IPO Market , El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment and SCOTT IS BACK! Scott has returned! He and Kara talk about The Justice Department’s ad tech suit against Google, the SEC-Coinbase spat, a record year for IPOs, and El Salvador’s Bitcoin buy. And it wouldn’t be an episode with Scott without some predictions ...
09.03.2021 The Texas Abortion Ban, Joe Rogan's Covid, and the Politico Acquisition Soap Opera Guest host George Hahn joins Kara to talk about the Texas abortion ban and Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s threats to tech companies over the Jan. 6 riot inquiry. Plus, why are there so many viral videos of anti-maskers and anti-vaxxers spinning ...
08.31.2021 Lessons from Afghanistan, the California Recall, and this week’s Friend of Pivot is Nathan Allebach aka The Steak-umm Twitter Guy Guest host Katie Couric joins Kara to discuss the withdrawal from Afghanistan and lessons learned, possible outcomes of the California recall, and of course, Jeopardy! Plus, Friend of Pivot Nathan Allebach joins to talk about how he turned Steak-umm’s Twitter ...
08.27.2021 What the OnlyFans news says about power and control, Cathie Wood's transparent investment strategy, and a prediction on the federal reserve pulling away from the punch bowl Guest co-host Andrew Ross Sorkin joins Kara to discuss TikTok's e-commerce play with Shopify, Airbnb's announcement to house 20,000 Afghan refugees, and how more businesses are going to start requiring COVID-19 vaccination proof. Kara and Andrew also discuss OnlyFan's decision ...
08.24.2021 Big Covid Questions, the Nursing Shortage Crisis and a Friend of Pivot on the upcoming Elizabeth Holmes Trial Guest host Dr. Jeffrey Swisher joins for a medical (and Swisher) themed episode. What does full FDA approval of the Pfizer vaccine mean for public health? What about antibody treatments? Team Swisher also discusses the nursing crisis, and the Biden ...
08.20.2021 What the Taliban’s Rise Means for Big Tech, Facebook’s Plans for a Virtual (Reality) Work Space, and Fox News' Vaccine Database What will the Taliban do with Afghans’ data? Kara and guest host Casey Newton discuss that, and how social media platforms are handling pro-Taliban accounts. Plus, will workers go for Facebook’s new VR meeting app, Horizon Workrooms? And...thoughts on Fox ...
08.17.2021 Tucker goes to Hungary, the Taliban take Afghanistan, and a Friend of Pivot on why Epstein couldn't have killed himself Guest host Ben Smith joins Kara to discuss Afghanistan's fall to the Taliban, and what it means for news coverage of the region. And: a new business deal aims to bring movies back to movie theaters. But will audiences follow? ...
08.13.2021 Rudy Giuliani's on Cameo, Marjorie Taylor Greene's off Twitter (for now), and Baratunde Thurston's on Pivot to discuss it alll Guest co-host Baratunde Thurston tells Kara what he'd pay to hear Rudy Giuliani say on Cameo. Kara pulls no punches on the politicization of vaccines. They discuss the implications of the latest census data, and answer a listener question about ...
08.10.2021 We're not the only ones obsessed with Preet Bharara. Plus, the vaccine mandate divide and Friend of Pivot Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman Guest host Preet Bharara reacts to getting in Team Cuomo's crosshairs. Friend of Pivot Retired Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman on the phone call that changed his life, and his new book, Here, Right Matters: An American Story. Also: Apple's new ...
08.06.2021 Cuomo digs in, Chaos in the skies, and Evictions delayed... perhaps Guest host George Conway (and a pack of dogs) join Kara to unpack the results of a special election, new information on Trump's last days in office, and the damning report on Governor Andrew Cuomo. Also, could a class action ...
08.03.2021 Hollywood on Blast, Vaccine Mandates, and Friends of Pivot Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker Kara and guest host Stephanie Ruhle talk about why Scarlett Johansson and Amanda Knox are putting the Hollywood establishment on blast. They also break down the latest on vaccine mandates and infrastructure legislation. Pulitzer-winning Washington Post reporters Carol Leonnig and ...
07.31.2021 Instagram's new privacy settings, Big Tech's record profits, and the Capitol insurrection hearing. On this week’s Pivot, Kara and Scott wonder why Instagram took so long to add protections for teens, and what Big Tech will do with its record profits. A Pivot listener wants the details on Scott’s investment strategies, and this ...
07.27.2021 Tokyo Games Can't Catch a Break, Klobuchar Targets Vaccine Misinformation, and Friend of Pivot Eliot Brown A tropical storm threatens the Olympics, Kara enjoys being the Bad Girl of GETTR, and Friend of Pivot Eliot Brown explains how WeWork's Adam Neumann attracted experienced investors, and kept his hair looking good at all times. Learn more about ...
07.23.2021 Jack Dorsey's Bitcoin hopes, Biden picks a heavy hitter, and the Pegasus spyware scandal Kara and Scott discuss Marjorie Taylor Greene's recent Twitter ban, Jack Dorsey's hopes for a bitcoin "world peace," and the "joyless" Olympics. Kara has high hopes for Jonathan Kanter, Biden's pick for the Justice Department's anti-trust division. Things look a ...
07.20.2021 Biden vs. Facebook, the U.S. accuses China of cyberattacks, and Friend of Pivot Paxton Smith on Texas' new abortion law Kara and Scott talk Robinhood's IPO, Netflix earnings, and Jeff Bezos' rocket ride. They also weigh in on the war of words between Facebook and President Biden, as well as the administration's stance on China and cyberattacks. And, Friend of ...
07.16.2021 Big banks' quarterly earnings and economic recovery, and a prediction on space SPACs Kara and Scott talk what the big banks' quarterly earnings can tell us about economic recovery. They also discuss Senate Democrats' $3.5 trillion budget deal. In listener mail, we get a question about Apple and the niche search market. Scott ...
07.13.2021 Regulators are cracking down on tech, and Friends of Pivot Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang on Facebook's leadership Kara and Scott talk about Biden's broad executive order aimed at stirring competition and limiting corporate dominance. They also discuss the regulations coming out of China that specifically call for data-rich companies to undergo security reviews before listing overseas. Then ...
07.09.2021 Q2 Quarterly Review: The State of the World According to Pivot Pivot launches its Quarterly Review series, with a look back at the past two quarters and predictions of what's ahead. Kara and Scott discuss the biggest wins and fails of the year so far and check their prediction track record. ...
07.02.2021 Facebook FTC antitrust case thrown out and Amazon vs. Lina Khan Kara and Scott talk about a Federal judge throwing out an antitrust case against Facebook by the FTC and more than 40 states. They also discuss Amazon's motion to have newly instated FTC Chair Lina Khan recuse herself from antitrust ...
06.29.2021 Toyota's GOP contributions, BuzzFeed's SPAC and a Friend of Pivot from Microsoft Kara and Scott talk about the revelations that the car company Toyota is the highest contributor to Republicans who voted to invalidate the presidential election. They also discuss BuzzFeed's plan to IPO with a SPAC and what that means for ...
06.25.2021 House Judiciary Committee antitrust bills, Microsoft hits $2 trillion, and a prediction on the future of social media Kara and Scott talk about the six antitrust bills the House is contemplating this week and what it means for big tech and political divisions. They also discuss Microsoft joining Apple as the 2nd $2 trillion company. In listener mail, ...
06.22.2021 American Airlines cancellations, Bitcoin mining bans, and Friend of Pivot Chuck Todd Kara and Scott talk about American Airlines cancelling flights because of staff shortages. They also discuss China banning the mining of Bitcoin in the country. Meanwhile, the SEC is readying new climate change disclosure regulations. Then we are joined by ...
06.18.2021 Amazon's worker problem, Andreessen Horowitz's new website and a prediction about inflation Kara and Scott talk about a blockbuster story exposing worker issues in Amazon warehouses as Mackenzie Scott donates money to counteract the forces of her ex-husband's company. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
06.15.2021 Apple vs. the Trump Administration, CEO compensation broke records during COVID, and Friend of Pivot Caleb Scharf on space exploration 8:18 Kara and Scott discuss how Apple unknowingly handed over phone data of two Democratic congressmen to the Trump Administration. Then, they discuss how the pay gap between workers and CEOs grew even wider during the pandemic. In Friend of Pivot, ...
06.11.2021 Billionaires and the tax code, Facebook smartwatch and a listener mail question on children's screen time Kara and Scott talk about the ProPublica report that America's wealthiest people paid basically nothing in taxes and what the country should do about it. They also discuss Facebook's upcoming smartwatch and the wearables industry. Learn more about your ad ...
06.08.2021 G-7 nations' historic tax reform, Bitcoin 2021, and Friend of Pivot Jon Meacham on de-platforming Trump Kara and Scott talk about the historic tax reform deal reached by the G-7 nations that would make the minimum global corporate tax rate 15%. Then they discuss this weeks' Bitcoin 2021 event in Miami and Jack Dorsey's future in ...
06.04.2021 The SEC goes after Elon Musk's tweets, Fauci's emails, and should Roku acquire more content? Kara and Scott talk about the SEC saying that several of Elon Musk's tweets were not vetted before they were posted and violate a previous settlement with regulators. Then they discuss the trove of Dr. Fauci emails released from a ...
06.01.2021 Uber and Lyft price surge, the Biden infrastructure bill and Friend of Pivot Casey Newton Kara and Scott talk about Uber and Lyft rideshare prices surging as the companies struggle to find contract drivers. They also discuss hold-ups from Republican Senators and the Biden infrastructure bill. Then All-Star Friend of Pivot and writer of the ...
05.28.2021 Russia crackdown on social media, Amazon buys MGM, and is 5G worth the hype? Kara and Scott talk about Russia increasing penalties and crackdowns on Google, Twitter, and Facebook. They also discuss Amazon's $8.45billion purchase of MGM Studios. In listener mail they answer a question about whether 5G is actually worth the hype. Learn ...
05.25.2021 Tim Cook takes the stand in Apple vs. Epic trial and a Friend of Pivot on app dating Kara and Scott talk about Apple CEO Tim Cook's testimony in the final days of the Apple vs. Epic antitrust case. Scott gives a mini-lesson on why "big is bad". Then we're joined by Friend of Pivot, author Nancy Jo ...
05.21.2021 Crypto-crash, Streaming wars and tax plans with MSNBC Host Stephanie Ruhle Kara and Scott are joined by MSNBC Host and NBC News Senior Business Correspondent Stephanie Ruhle for a lightning round about the week's news. They talk about the tough week for the crypto-market, more on the AT&T spin-off of Time ...
05.18.2021 AT&T's TimeWarner/Discovery+ super merger and GLAAD's report on social media platforms Kara and Scott talk about AT&T spinning off their streaming service Time Warner and combining it with Discovery+ to compete with streaming content giants. They also discuss Twitter's potential new subscription service "Twitter Blue" (ya heard it here first!) Then ...
05.14.2021 The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack and Tesla breaks up with Bitcoin Kara and Scott talk about the fallout from the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack and the gas hoarding that followed. They also discuss Tesla's decision to suspend accepting Bitcoin for car purchases until it is more sustainable and environmentally-friendly (Scott is ...
05.11.2021 Elon Musk on Saturday Night Live and the dogecoin tumble Kara and Scott recap Elon Musk's host appearance on Saturday Night Live and how it affected the cryptocurrency market. They also discuss a major cyberattack on a US natural gas pipeline. Then we are joined by author of the new ...

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Live from Advertising Week: Netflix’s Q3 Numbers, Facebook's Name Change and Trump's Social Network

Bonus Episode: Ari Emanuel at Code 2021

LinkedIn is Leaving China, TikTok is Bad for Teens, Too, and Friend of Pivot Christopher Mims

Facebook’s Blacklist, Apple Trims iPhone Production and William Shatner Went to Space

Bonus Episode: Satya Nadella at Code Conference 2021

Rent The Runway’s IPO, Southwest’s Flight Cancellations and Friend of Pivot Eli Saslow

BONUS EPISODE: Marc Benioff at Code Conference 2021

Pivot Q3 Quarterly Review and Friend of Pivot, Senator Amy Klobuchar

BONUS EPISODE: Elon Musk at Code Conference 2021

The Pandora Papers, Facebook’s Whistleblower and Friend of Pivot, Andrea Elliott

The Biggest Moments from Code, the Latest Robinhood Controversy, and the Future of Fitness Apps

Code Galore, No More Instagram for Kids, and Friend of Pivot Jim Bankoff

Apple Wants to Diagnose Your Depression, Google Bets on New York City, and a Friend of Pivot on Facebook Marketplace

Russia vs. Big Tech, Facebook Responds (Dismissively), and Friend of Pivot Max Chafkin on Peter Thiel

Instagram Knows it’s Toxic, Amazon’s Starting Wage Hike, and Another Big Week for Apple

Epic v. Apple, Facebook’s VIP List and a Friend of Pivot Brian Derrick on the California Recall

The red-hot IPO Market , El Salvador’s Bitcoin Experiment and SCOTT IS BACK!

The Texas Abortion Ban, Joe Rogan's Covid, and the Politico Acquisition Soap Opera

Lessons from Afghanistan, the California Recall, and this week’s Friend of Pivot is Nathan Allebach aka The Steak-umm Twitter Guy

What the OnlyFans news says about power and control, Cathie Wood's transparent investment strategy, and a prediction on the federal reserve pulling away from the punch bowl

Big Covid Questions, the Nursing Shortage Crisis and a Friend of Pivot on the upcoming Elizabeth Holmes Trial

What the Taliban’s Rise Means for Big Tech, Facebook’s Plans for a Virtual (Reality) Work Space, and Fox News' Vaccine Database

Tucker goes to Hungary, the Taliban take Afghanistan, and a Friend of Pivot on why Epstein couldn't have killed himself

Rudy Giuliani's on Cameo, Marjorie Taylor Greene's off Twitter (for now), and Baratunde Thurston's on Pivot to discuss it alll

We're not the only ones obsessed with Preet Bharara. Plus, the vaccine mandate divide and Friend of Pivot Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman

Cuomo digs in, Chaos in the skies, and Evictions delayed... perhaps

Hollywood on Blast, Vaccine Mandates, and Friends of Pivot Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker

Instagram's new privacy settings, Big Tech's record profits, and the Capitol insurrection hearing.

Tokyo Games Can't Catch a Break, Klobuchar Targets Vaccine Misinformation, and Friend of Pivot Eliot Brown

Jack Dorsey's Bitcoin hopes, Biden picks a heavy hitter, and the Pegasus spyware scandal

Biden vs. Facebook, the U.S. accuses China of cyberattacks, and Friend of Pivot Paxton Smith on Texas' new abortion law

Big banks' quarterly earnings and economic recovery, and a prediction on space SPACs

Regulators are cracking down on tech, and Friends of Pivot Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang on Facebook's leadership

Q2 Quarterly Review: The State of the World According to Pivot

Facebook FTC antitrust case thrown out and Amazon vs. Lina Khan

Toyota's GOP contributions, BuzzFeed's SPAC and a Friend of Pivot from Microsoft

House Judiciary Committee antitrust bills, Microsoft hits $2 trillion, and a prediction on the future of social media

American Airlines cancellations, Bitcoin mining bans, and Friend of Pivot Chuck Todd

Amazon's worker problem, Andreessen Horowitz's new website and a prediction about inflation

Apple vs. the Trump Administration, CEO compensation broke records during COVID, and Friend of Pivot Caleb Scharf on space exploration 8:18

Billionaires and the tax code, Facebook smartwatch and a listener mail question on children's screen time

G-7 nations' historic tax reform, Bitcoin 2021, and Friend of Pivot Jon Meacham on de-platforming Trump

The SEC goes after Elon Musk's tweets, Fauci's emails, and should Roku acquire more content?

Uber and Lyft price surge, the Biden infrastructure bill and Friend of Pivot Casey Newton

Russia crackdown on social media, Amazon buys MGM, and is 5G worth the hype?

Tim Cook takes the stand in Apple vs. Epic trial and a Friend of Pivot on app dating

Crypto-crash, Streaming wars and tax plans with MSNBC Host Stephanie Ruhle

AT&T's TimeWarner/Discovery+ super merger and GLAAD's report on social media platforms

The Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack and Tesla breaks up with Bitcoin

Elon Musk on Saturday Night Live and the dogecoin tumble

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