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New York Magazine

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, and politics. They make bold predictions, pick winners and losers, and bicker and banter like no one else. From New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

300 episodes

Pivot Extra: Timothy Snyder on America’s Superpower Suicide 4 Oct 2026 · 50 min 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 ow…

AI’s Rocky Road to Wall Street, Hegseth’s Macho Military, and Trump’s AI Safety Theater 2 Oct 2026 · 59 min 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 safet…

Nvidia’s AI Guardrails, Big Tech’s White House Visits, and Elon’s Voter Data Grab 29 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 1 min 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…

Trump TV, Meta’s Muse Charm, and Xi in D.C. 25 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 5 min 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 C…

Trump’s Press Crackdown, Paramount Settles, and Anthropic’s $2 Trillion IPO 22 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 13 min 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…

Zuck's AI Safety Pitch, Canada Turns to Europe, and Kash Patel on Bestiality 18 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 7 min 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 disa…

AI Panic: Dario’s Warning, Trump’s Dismissal, and OpenAI’s IPO Delay 15 Sept 2026 · 58 min 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…

Trump's 9/11 Fiction, a Major AI Warning, and Apple's Foldable iPhone 11 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 7 min 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…

Ina Garten’s Next Course? A Podcast | On With Kara Swisher 8 Sept 2026 · 50 min 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 simp…

Apple Bows to Trump, Bond Market Sounds the Alarm, and Kalshi Bans George Santos 4 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 1 min 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 th…

Trump’s Map Makeover, Milo’s Deportation, and Gwyneth’s AI Dinner Drama 1 Sept 2026 · 1 hr 9 min 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, Mil…

Meta’s Massive Settlement, Bill Gates’ AI Warning, and Remembering Dolly Parton 28 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 11 min 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 addict…

Trump vs. Canada, Paramount Settlement Saga, and Melania's Return 25 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 6 min 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…

Mark Cuban on High Drug Prices, Taxing Billionaires, and 2028 21 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 16 min 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, C…

USS Lincoln Fallout, Spotlight on Natalie Harp, and Press Secretary Succession 18 Aug 2026 · 58 min 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…

Trump's Catering Truck Escape, MAGA Media, and Chelsea Handler on Joe Rogan's $82M Payday 14 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 12 min Scott-Free August continues, and Kara is joined by comedian Chelsea Handler. Chelsea clarifies her recent comments on Joe Rogan's income, and the two dig into Trump's bizarre cate…

Zuck's Meta Manifesto, Data Center Wars, and AI Slop Pushback 11 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 4 min As Scott-Free August rolls on, Kara is joined by "Hard Fork" co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton to break down Mark Zuckerberg’s latest AI manifesto, and Meta’s push to catch up…

Michigan's Primary Drama, the DOJ's Next Boss, and Hillary Clinton Co-Hosts 7 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 13 min Kara sits down with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for the first episode of Scott-Free August. They discuss Michigan's messy Democratic primary, state redistricting bra…

RFK Jr.'s Bash Clash, AI's "Jurassic Park" Moment, and Elon's Midterm Millions 4 Aug 2026 · 1 hr 8 min Kara and Scott break down RFK Jr.'s combative CNN interview with Dana Bash. Then, Anthropic joins OpenAI in revealing alarming AI hacking incidents, raising new questions about re…

Mamdani’s Tax List, Zuck's Media Blitz, and SpaceX’s Trillion-Dollar Wipeout 31 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 2 min Kara and Scott unpack Mayor Mamdani’s controversial luxury tax list, Mark Zuckerberg’s AI messaging campaign, and SpaceX’s trillion-dollar wipeout. Then, they discuss the growing…

Paramount Merger Pause, Meta AI Optimism, and the Peptide Boom 28 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 9 min Kara and Scott discuss Paramount's decision to pause its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, and predict whether the blockbuster deal will ultimately go through. Then, Meta's late…

Trump's Tariffs Return, Kalshi's Midterms Hub, and Elon's AI "Odyssey" 24 Jul 2026 · 52 min Kara and Scott break down Trump's new tariffs on Canada, Kalshi's new midterms betting hub, and Anthropic's growing political spending. Then, they discuss AI leaders' warnings abo…

China's AI Threat, SpaceX's Plunge, and Trump's Truth Social Grift 21 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 17 min Kara and Scott unpack the latest Trump grift: Truth Social's paid fast lane for Wall Street. Then, China's new AI model rattles markets, and raises fresh questions about America's…

Military Testosterone Screenings, Diarrhea Parasite Politics, and Data Center Debates 17 Jul 2026 · 57 min Kara and Scott unpack the military’s new testosterone screening program, Trump’s election fraud obsession, and the growing food contamination outbreak. Then, they discuss OpenAI’s…

Apple Sues OpenAI, States Move to Block Paramount Deal, and McConnell Conspiracy Theories 14 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 11 min Kara and Scott discuss Lindsey Graham's legacy, the conspiracy theories around Mitch McConnell's new photo, and whether the Democrats can still pull off a victory in Maine. Then,…

Netflix Chases YouTube, Meta's AI Photo Grab, and Disney Fights the FCC 10 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 10 min Kara is joined by Puck’s Matt Belloni to unpack states’ upcoming antitrust challenge to the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, Disney’s fight with the FCC over "The View," a…

World Cup Controversy, Trump Accounts, and DOGE Farewell 7 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 0 min Kara is joined by guest co-host, the one and only Anthony Scaramucci. Kara and The Mooch break down Trump inserting himself into the World Cup, and his latest line of attack: comm…

Trump's Crypto Windfall, Dems' Anti-Establishment Wave, and the Supreme Court’s Big Week 3 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 9 min Kara and Scott unpack Trump’s crypto fortune, Democratic primary shakeups, and the Supreme Court’s latest rulings. Then, they discuss SpaceX backing Trump Accounts, OpenAI’s repor…

Comcast Splits, OpenAI Weighs IPO Delay, and Buttigieg Targeted 30 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 1 min Kara and Scott discuss Comcast splitting itself up, and spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky. Then, OpenAI reportedly considers delaying its IPO, but is that the smart money move? Pl…

Meta’s Prediction Market App, Europe vs. Big Tech, and Hollywood’s Comeback 26 Jun 2026 · 56 min Live from Cannes, Kara and Scott unpack the rise of the creator economy, Meta’s prediction market ambitions, and Europe’s push to break free from U.S. tech dominance. Then, they d…