Trump Comes for the Fed, The Redistricting Wars, and Guest Co-Host Gov. Gavin Newsom
WOW! âGOVERNOR" GAVIN NEWSOM IS HERE TO CO-HOST PIVOT, WHICH MANY ARE CALLING THE BEST PODCAST OF ALL TIME!
Kara and Governor Newsom discuss the latest on the redistricting fight, Trump announcing heâs removing Fed Governor Lisa Cook, and OpenAI's latest legal trouble. Also, Newsom is releasingâŠa memecoin? Plus, Kara asks the governor all the important questions: Will he accept a debate challenge from Ron DeSantis and Sean Hannity? What does he think of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelceâs engagement? Could he beat Scott in a bench pressing contest?
Watch this episode on the â â Pivot YouTube channelâ â .
Follow us on Instagram and Threads at â â @pivotpodcastofficialâ â .
Follow us on Bluesky at â â @pivotpod.bsky.socialâ â
Follow us on TikTok at â â @pivotpodcastâ â .
Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at â â nymag.com/pivotâ â .
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-------- Â
1:01:34
--------
1:01:34
Ghislaine's DOJ Interview, Cracker Barrel's Logo Change, and Guest Co-Host Tim Miller
It's the final week of Scott-Free August, and Kara is joined by Tim Miller, host of The Bulwark Podcast. Kara and Tim talk about Trump's threats to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, New York, and Baltimore. Then, is the government's Intel deal MAGA socialism? Also on the rundown: the DOJ's interview with Ghislaine Maxwell, Cracker Barrel's new logo, and Trump's cankles.
Watch this episode on the â â Pivot YouTube channelâ â .Follow us on Instagram and Threads at â â @pivotpodcastofficialâ â .Follow us on Bluesky at â â @pivotpod.bsky.socialâ â Follow us on TikTok at â â @pivotpodcastâ â .Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at â â nymag.com/pivotâ â .
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-------- Â
1:10:12
--------
1:10:12
The âWokeâ Smithsonian, South Parkâs Latest Dig at Trump, and Co-Host Wesley Morris
Scott-Free August continues as Kara is joined by host of The New York Times' Cannonball podcast, Wesley Morris. Kara and Wesley discuss President Trumpâs beef with the âwokeâ Smithsonian, The White Houseâs new TikTok account, and South Parkâs latest Trump Administration burn. Then, Taylor Swift hits the podcast world.
Listen to Cannonball here, or watch on YouTube here.
Watch this episode on the â â Pivot YouTube channelâ â .
Follow us on Instagram and Threads at â â @pivotpodcastofficialâ â .
Follow us on Bluesky at â â @pivotpod.bsky.socialâ â .
Follow us on TikTok at â â @pivotpodcastâ â .
Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at â â nymag.com/pivotâ â .
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-------- Â
1:14:30
--------
1:14:30
Zelensky's White House Return, Newsom Trolls Trump, and Guest Co-Host Abby Phillip
As Scott-Free August sails on, Kara is joined by CNN's Abby Phillip. Kara and Abby discuss Zelensky returning to the White House alongside European leaders, and whether a peace agreement will be hammered out. Then, Gov. Gavin Newsom has turned trolling Trump into an art form, but will that actually help Democrats? Plus, GOP governors send National Guard troops to D.C., the Trump administration floats a new ranking system for companies, and Costco says no to selling abortion pills.
Watch this episode on the â â Pivot YouTube channelâ â .Follow us on Instagram and Threads at â â @pivotpodcastofficialâ â .Follow us on Bluesky at â â @pivotpod.bsky.socialâ â Follow us on TikTok at â â @pivotpodcastâ â .Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at â â nymag.com/pivotâ â .
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
-------- Â
1:05:29
--------
1:05:29
Trump & Putinâs Alaska Date, Gay Marriage Challenged, and Guest Co-Host Rachel Maddow
Scott-Free August continues with none other than MSNBCâs Rachel Maddow! Kara and Rachel talk about the origins of âAmerica First,â Trumpâs ongoing D.C. takeover, and The White Houseâs review of Smithsonian museum exhibitions. Plus, President Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska, and SCOTUS is asked to overturn marriage equality. Then, what are The Ladies of the Right beefing about?
Rachelâs podcast, âUltraâ won a 2025 Edward R. Murrow Award! Listen to it here.
Watch this episode on the â â Pivot YouTube channelâ â .
Follow us on Instagram and Threads at â â @pivotpodcastofficialâ â .
Follow us on Bluesky at â â @pivotpod.bsky.socialâ â
Follow us on TikTok at â â @pivotpodcastâ â .
Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at â â nymag.com/pivotâ â .
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Every Tuesday and Friday, tech 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. After all, with great power comes great scrutiny. From New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.