Can We Get Back Together With Canada? | Pivot
Episode Description
Live from Toronto, it's the Pivot Tour! Kara and Scott are hitting the road, and their first stop is a visit to our neighbors up north. They discuss tariffs and tourism, and how the U.S. can get back together with Canada. Plus, FAA cuts lead to flight cancellations, what the Supreme Court SNAP ruling is really all about, and the new wave of progressive mayors on both sides of the border.
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 7:15 Flight Cancellations Mount 12:05 Supreme Court SNAP Ruling 21:45 U.S.-Canada Trade War 35:21 Mamdani the Role Model 43:21 Tourism Downturn 49:47 Q&A
Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin Corinne Ruff
Video Editor: Jim Mackil
Vox Media's Executive Producer of Podcasts: Nishat Kurwa
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Brief Summary
Scott Galloway and Cara Swisher discuss US-Canada relations, airline travel issues, and the impact of AI on society in Toronto.
Key points
- Flight Cancellations Impact. Flight cancellations could rise significantly due to government shutdown, affecting business and tourism.
- America's Character Revealed. The budget priorities reflect America's values, with a shocking number of hungry children.
- Trade Tensions with Canada. The US has imposed tariffs on Canadian imports, prompting Canada to seek new trade partners.
- The Importance of Alliances. America's reliance on allies is crucial, especially in times of conflict.
- Canada's Trade Relationship with the US. The trade dynamics between Canada and the US are asymmetric, benefiting the US more.
- Tourism Trends Between US and Canada. A significant drop in Canadian visitors to the US raises questions about tourism dynamics.
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Episode highlights
- Flight Cancellations ImpactFlight cancellations could rise significantly due to government shutdown, affecting business and tourism.“Flight cancellations could rise 15% or even 20% if the government shutdown continues.”2:17Nov 11, 2025
- America's Character RevealedThe budget priorities reflect America's values, with a shocking number of hungry children.“40% of SNAP recipients are kids.”13:38Nov 11, 2025
- Trade Tensions with CanadaThe US has imposed tariffs on Canadian imports, prompting Canada to seek new trade partners.“It's time to date other people.”21:05Nov 11, 2025
- The Importance of AlliancesAmerica's reliance on allies is crucial, especially in times of conflict.“Churchill said the only thing worse than fighting with your allies is fighting without them.”22:53Nov 11, 2025
- Canada's Trade Relationship with the USThe trade dynamics between Canada and the US are asymmetric, benefiting the US more.“For every dollar we push into you, we get triple the amount of shareholder value.”24:58Nov 11, 2025
- Tourism Trends Between US and CanadaA significant drop in Canadian visitors to the US raises questions about tourism dynamics.“More US residents travel to Canada, largely escaping.”42:31Nov 11, 2025
- The Connection Between AI and DemocracyAI is amplifying disinformation and threatening democracies worldwide. We need to act now.“It's not AI. It was here before.”54:16Nov 11, 2025
- The Importance of Personal RelationshipsIn an era of tech and partisanship, personal relationships matter more than ever.“The most significant relationships are with each other.”59:12Nov 11, 2025
