Trump's Tariffs, Elon's Government Takeover, and OpenAI's New Funding
Pivot4 Feb 2025

Trump's Tariffs, Elon's Government Takeover, and OpenAI's New Funding

Kara and Scott discuss President Trump's nonsensical trade war, and if there's an actual endgame to these tariffs. Plus, Elon Musk and his DOGE cronies get access to the federal payment system, and important information on government websites starts to disappear. Then, the winners and losers from Big Tech's recent earnings, and OpenAI in talks for a huge funding round. This episode was recorded on Monday morning, before news broke that tariffs on Canada and Mexico would be paused. 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 at nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Iran War Oil Shock, Anthropic Sues, and Market Wipeout Warning

Iran War Oil Shock, Anthropic Sues, and Market Wipeout Warning

Kara and Scott break down the Iran war's impact on markets, Anthropic suing the Pentagon, and a terrifying report that most major chatbots would help users plan violent attacks. Then, Grammarly impers...

13 Mar 1h 11min

Resist and Unsubscribe with Gov. Tim Walz

Resist and Unsubscribe with Gov. Tim Walz

Kara and Scott are live in Minneapolis for a special show celebrating 'Resist and Unsubscribe.'  They’re joined by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to discuss how the state pushed back against Trump, ICE, ...

10 Mar 1h 16min

Noem Out, Iran War “Far From Over,” and Talarico’s Win

Noem Out, Iran War “Far From Over,” and Talarico’s Win

Kara and Scott break down Trump’s dismissal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the economic effects of the Iran war, and the highlights from Tuesday's first 2026 midterm primaries. Plus, Open...

6 Mar 1h 6min

Iran War: Trump's Endgame, Economic Fallout, and Polymarket Profiteering

Iran War: Trump's Endgame, Economic Fallout, and Polymarket Profiteering

Kara and Scott break down the war in Iran — what Trump’s endgame could be, and how the conflict may impact oil prices, financial markets, and the global economy. Then, the Trump administration bans An...

3 Mar 1h 10min

Paramount Wins Warner Bros. Bid, Anthropic  vs. Pentagon, and AI Doomsday Memo

Paramount Wins Warner Bros. Bid, Anthropic vs. Pentagon, and AI Doomsday Memo

Kara and Scott discuss Anthropic pushing back on the Pentagon's demands, and Trump's longest State of the Union ever. Then, Paramount wins the battle for Warner Bros. after Netflix drops out — Puck’s ...

27 Feb 1h 10min

Tariff Turmoil, Trump's Netflix Threat, and SOTU Predictions

Tariff Turmoil, Trump's Netflix Threat, and SOTU Predictions

Kara and Scott unpack Trump’s tariff defeat at the hands of the Supreme Court, how he’s scrambling for workarounds, and whether billions in refunds will ever get paid out. Then, Trump pressures Netfli...

24 Feb 1h 4min

Andrew Arrest Fallout, Colbert Calls BS, Zuck Pushes Back

Andrew Arrest Fallout, Colbert Calls BS, Zuck Pushes Back

Kara and Scott discuss the arrest of former Prince Andrew as pressure mounts from the Epstein files, and Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony in the social media addiction trials. Then, Stephen Colbert takes o...

20 Feb 1h 9min

Jane Fonda on How to Turn Rage Into Hope: On with Kara Swisher

Jane Fonda on How to Turn Rage Into Hope: On with Kara Swisher

Jane Fonda has been fighting for social justice for over five decades, but in the past year, she’s kicked things up a notch. This past fall, she relaunched the Committee for the First Amendment, and h...

17 Feb 49min

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