Emergency Episode! Sam Altman Out at OpenAI and X's Advertiser Exodus
It's an emergency crossover episode of Pivot and the Prof G Pod and there's a lot to discuss. Sam Altman is out as CEO of OpenAI – but what exactly happened? Kara shares her latest reporting. Plus, ma...
18 Nov 202332min
Government Shutdown Averted, A Surge in Hate Speech, and Guest Adrian Aoun
Kara and Scott discuss Nikki Haley's social media stance, Truth Social's waning prospects, and the revelation that Google sends a third of Safari ad revenue to Apple. And don’t worry, they also talk a...
17 Nov 20231h 12min
Shutdown Deja Vu, AI and Actors, and Guest Meredith Levien
Kara and Scott discuss the new (and bizarre) AI pin, and Trump's desire for a televised trial. Also, the threat of a government shutdown is back, but will Speaker Mike Johnson be able to make a deal i...
14 Nov 20231h 18min
Actors Strike Ends, OpenAI's Big Moves, and Guest Mattie Kahn
Kara and Scott discuss the winners and losers from the GOP debate, Disney's latest earnings, and why Rivian seems to be bucking EV trends. Then, the 118-day SAG-AFTRA strike is coming to an end, but w...
10 Nov 20231h 14min
Biden's Bad Polls, Lessons Learned from SBF Trial, and Guest Kashmir Hill
Kara and Scott discuss why Jeff Bezos is really moving to Florida, major changes coming to the real estate business and Elon's new AI bot, Grok. Plus, what's next for crypto and investors after Sam Ba...
7 Nov 20231h 13min
Disney's Hulu Deal, UAW Strike Impact, and Guest Chris Krebs
Kara and Scott tell all about their trip to the White House. Then, they discuss the Ozempic effect on Krispy Kreme stock, and Disney taking full control of Hulu. They've also got thoughts on whether b...
3 Nov 20231h 3min
EV Declines, Net Neutrality, and an AI Executive Order
Kara and Scott are making the TV rounds: Kara was on The Simpsons, and Scott was on Bill Maher! They’re also on their way to The White House as President Biden launches a new approach to AI. Then, the...
31 Okt 202351min
Speaker Johnson, Meta Lawsuit, and Elon's Twitter-versary
Kara and Scott discuss where Twitter/X stands one year after Elon's acquisition. They also break down Biden's upcoming A.I. executive order, and the UAW—Ford agreement. Then, Mike Johnson is the new S...
27 Okt 20231h
