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Ellison's Rebrand, Netflix's Struggles, and Elon's Breakup Oct 06, 2026

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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.

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Pivot Extra: Timothy Snyder on America’s Superpower Suicide Oct 04, 2026

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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.

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AI’s Rocky Road to Wall Street, Hegseth’s Macho Military, and Trump’s AI Safety Theater Oct 02, 2026

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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.

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Nvidia’s AI Guardrails, Big Tech’s White House Visits, and Elon’s Voter Data Grab Sep 29, 2026

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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.”

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Trump TV, Meta’s Muse Charm, and Xi in D.C. Sep 25, 2026

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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.

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Trump’s Press Crackdown, Paramount Settles, and Anthropic’s $2 Trillion IPO Sep 22, 2026

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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.
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Zuck's AI Safety Pitch, Canada Turns to Europe, and Kash Patel on Bestiality Sep 18, 2026

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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?

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AI Panic: Dario’s Warning, Trump’s Dismissal, and OpenAI’s IPO Delay Sep 15, 2026

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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.

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Trump's 9/11 Fiction, a Major AI Warning, and Apple's Foldable iPhone Sep 11, 2026

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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.

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Ina Garten’s Next Course? A Podcast | On With Kara Swisher Sep 08, 2026

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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.

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