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Kara and Scott unpack Elon Musk's role in Ukraine's Starshield disruption, his quarter-billion-dollar midterm spending spree, and the fight against Russian bots. Then, they discuss the new White House press secretary’s painfully awkward debut, with insight from someone who's been there, briefly: Anthony Scaramucci. Plus, Trump’s reversal on livestreaming an execution, a bizarre espionage scandal at OpenAI, and Apple’s latest play for the smart home. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠ Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠ . Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠ @pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠ . Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠ @pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠ @pivotpodcast⁠⁠ . Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robin Arzón chats with Kara Swisher, who recently reported a series on longevity for CNN called Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever. From red light therapy to hyperbaric chambers, Kara has tried everything. I ask her what’s overrated and overpriced, and what we should all be doing to live healthier, longer lives. Check out Project Swagger with Robin Arzón ⁠here⁠ . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You get an extra, and you get an extra! Today, we're dropping ⁠On with Kara Swisher⁠ into the feed. In his new documentary, ‘ ⁠ Musk ⁠ ,’ filmmaker Alex Gibney set out to answer two big questions about the world’s first trillionaire: How has Elon Musk assumed so much power, and why have we given it to him so willingly? Over nearly four hours, the film connects the dots between Musk’s various ventures — SpaceX, Tesla, Starlink, X, xAI, and Neurolink — to tell a bigger story of the unique threat he poses to democracy. The film also includes revealing interviews from people who know Musk personally, including his first wife, the writer Justine Musk, who hasn’t spoken publicly in years. Kara sits down with Alex and Justine to talk about making the film, Musk’s obsession with being seen as an “engineer,” and Alex’s use of a computer-generated Elon as a stand-in for an interview with him (Musk declined to participate in Gibney’s film and declined to comment on this interview). They also talk about Musk’s hard shift toward right-wing politics and what it means for the midterms and future U.S. elections. Questions? Comments? Email the On with Kara Swisher team at on@voxmedia.com or find us on ⁠ YouTube ⁠ , ⁠ Instagram ⁠ , ⁠ TikTok ⁠ , ⁠ Threads ⁠ , and ⁠ Bluesky ⁠ @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kara goes missing, and Jessica Tarlov steps in to save the day! Scott and Jessica discuss Trump's bizarre comments about California, and the possibility of an October surprise involving Iran. Eventually, though, Kara emerges to unpack Trump’s plan to turn his golf club into a presidential retreat, the completion of the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, and Jeff Bezos's rosy vision for AI and the American worker. Kara and Scott are going on tour! Get tickets at PivotTour.com . Watch this episode on the ⁠ ⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠ . Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠ ⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠ . Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠ . Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kara and Scott discuss Elon Musk’s very public breakup with Shivon Zilis. Then, they debate David Ellison’s decision to name the combined Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery company Skydance, take a closer look at CNN’s future, and break down Netflix’s growth problem. Plus, the fallout over Cornell’s handling of sexual assault allegations, and how Kara and Scott are talking to their kids about it. Kara and Scott are going on tour! Get tickets at PivotTour.com . Watch this episode on the ⁠ ⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠ . Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠ ⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠ . Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠ . Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, we’re sharing an episode of The Prof G Pod . Scott speaks with historian Timothy Snyder to discuss Russia’s war in Ukraine, why Snyder believes America is undermining its own power, and what’s at stake in the upcoming midterms. Plus, what Canada’s response to Trump can teach us about standing up to intimidation. For more conversations like this, listen to and subscribe to The Prof G Pod wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AI’s Rocky Road to Wall Street, Hegseth’s Macho Military, and Trump’s AI Safety Theater Kara and Scott unpack Pete Hegseth’s macho vision for the military and Trump’s new AI safety deal. Then, they break down the shaky road to Wall Street for Anthropic and OpenAI, David Ellison’s new co-CEO at Paramount, and Amy Klobuchar’s viral fact-check on Capitol Hill. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠ Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠ . Watch Pivot on The Prof G Channel Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 pm or 9 pm eastern. You’ll find Prof G in the live TV section on Amazon Prime, The Roku Channel, or Plex. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠ @pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠ . Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠ @pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠ @pivotpodcast⁠⁠ . Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kara and Scott unpack Nvidia’s record stock buyback and its new guardrails for rogue AI. Then, they break down Big Tech’s prime seats at the state dinner, and the privacy concerns surrounding VoteSafe.org, a voting-information site run by Elon Musk’s America PAC. Plus, the GOP’s midterm outlook is reportedly “craptastic,” but Scott is still nervous — and Kara gets a kick out of SNL’s “Dario Amodei.” Kara and Scott are going on tour! Get tickets at PivotTour.com. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠. Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kara and Scott unpack the judge’s order restoring White House press access for CNN, MS NOW, and Politico, as well as the lackluster start for Trump TV. Then, Trump’s summit with Chinese president Xi Jinping, and the implications for Taiwan. Plus, Meta goes all in on Muse with new smart glasses and a Tamagotchi-like AI charm, Andreessen Horowitz launches an alternative to college, and Scott predicts another blockbuster IPO. Kara and Scott are going on tour! Get tickets at PivotTour.com . Watch this episode on the ⁠ ⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠ . Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠ ⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠ . Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠ . Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kara and Scott unpack the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery settlement, the White House’s escalating fight with the press, and Amazon blocking Meta’s AI assistant. Then, they break down Trump's plans for an AI Force, whether Anthropic can pull off a $2 trillion IPO, and the stakes of Trump’s upcoming summit with Xi Jinping. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠ Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠ . Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠ @pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠ . Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠ @pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠ @pivotpodcast⁠⁠ . Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kara and Scott debate Sydney Sweeney’s latest controversial ad. Raging Moderates co-host Jessica Tarlov joins to discuss Canada cozying up to Europe, and the art of political disagreement. Then, Universal's cold feet about the Elon Musk documentary, Mark Zuckerberg’s motives in the AI debate, and Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon find common ground. And... why is FBI Director Kash Patel explaining the bureau's stance on bestiality? Kara and Scott are going on tour! Get your tickets at PivotTour.com . Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠ Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠ . Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠ @pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠ . Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠ @pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠ @pivotpodcast⁠⁠ . Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kara and Scott unpack the recent AI panic, as Dario Amodei calls for a slowdown, Donald Trump dismisses concerns, and Sam Altman says OpenAI won’t go public this year. Then, they discuss Mark Carney’s push for closer ties with the EU, and why Canada and the U.S. may not be getting back together anytime soon. Plus, California’s new online child-safety laws, and Mitch McConnell’s return to the Senate. Watch this episode on the ⁠ ⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠ . Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠ ⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠ . Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠ . Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott Free August is officially over, and Scott is back! Kara and Scott run through the biggest news he missed in August before unpacking President Trump's shifting 9/11 story and a disturbing new AI warning. Then, Trump makes a $5,000 cash promise to voters, Apple unveils its first foldable iPhone, and Kara and Scott reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠ Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠ . Watch Pivot on The Prof G Channel Tuesdays and Fridays at 1 pm or 9 pm eastern. You’ll find Prof G in the live TV section on Amazon Prime, The Roku Channel, or Plex. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠ @pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠ . Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠ @pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠ @pivotpodcast⁠⁠ . Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pivot is off for the holiday, so we're bringing you a special treat: Kara's recent "On With Kara Swisher" interview with Ina Garten! Ina has built a culinary empire by way of simple, delicious recipes for the home cook. After two decades on The Food Network and more than a dozen cookbooks, she’s launching a new podcast with the Vox Media Podcast Network this month, called “Happy Hour With Ina Garten.” Ina and Kara talk about Ina’s plans for her new show, making the leap from traditional platforms to independent media, and what she'll get to do on podcasts that she couldn't do on TV. They also talk about the ways social media is reshaping our relationship to cooking and the people Ina turns to for inspiration. Happy Hour with Ina Garten premieres Wednesday, September 16th. Subscribe to the show on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As our Scott Free month comes to a close, Kara is joined by MS NOW’s Jacob Soboroff! They remember Gloria Steinem, discuss Apple caving to Trump over “Lake America,” and unpack the administration’s escalating crackdown on mail-in voting. Then, they break down the global bond sell-off and George Santos getting a lifetime ban from Kalshi. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠ Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠ . Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠ @pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠ . Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠ @pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠ @pivotpodcast⁠⁠ . Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's the last week of Scott-Free August, and Kara is joined by Jennifer Welch, co-host of the "I've Had It" podcast. They unpack Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario, Milo Yiannopoulos' deportation, and Gwyneth Paltrow's postponed soiree for Sam Altman. Plus, journalist Karen Attiah stops by to discuss winning her job back at The Washington Post, after getting fired in the wake of Charlie Kirk's assassination. Watch this episode on the ⁠ ⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠ . Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠ ⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠ . Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠ . Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott-Free August continues, and Kara is joined by CNN’s Kaitlan Collins! They talk about Dolly Parton's legacy in culture and business, unpack Meta’s landmark social media addiction case settlement, and discuss the growing political backlash to data centers. Then, they break down Bill Gates’ warning about AI, Trump’s political power heading into the midterms, and a golf ad that spectacularly missed the mark. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠ Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠ . Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠ @pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠ . Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠ @pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠ @pivotpodcast⁠⁠ . Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kara is joined by comedian and “Have I Got News for You” host Roy Wood Jr., as Scott-Free August rolls on! They unpack Trump’s escalating trade war with Canada, his stock-trading spree, and his reunion with Michael Cohen. Then, the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger saga takes another twist as California AG Rob Bonta calls off settlement talks. Plus, the Pentagon targets Stars and Stripes, and Melania returns from... wherever she's been. Watch this episode on the ⁠ ⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠ . Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠ ⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠ . Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠ . Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott-Free August continues, and Kara sits down with Mark Cuban — entrepreneur and co-founder of Cost Plus Drugs. They dig into why prescription drug prices are finally falling, Cuban's war with the healthcare industry, and Costco's surprising Medicare play. Then: why Cuban thinks chips are the new crypto, and California's controversial billionaire tax. Plus — will Cuban actually run for president? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kara kicks off another week of Scott-Free August! Gen Z political commentator Adam Mockler is in the guest host chair to discuss the growing fallout over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, and Jon Ossoff’s swipe at Trump and his aide Natalie Harp. Plus, Democrats shake up the 2028 primary calendar, the latest midterm predictions, and will Adam’s nemesis Scott Jennings be the next White House Press Secretary? Watch this episode on the ⁠ ⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠ . Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠ ⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠ . Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠ . Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices