Charlie Kirk Assassination Fuels Rage and Retaliation | Pivot
Episode Description
Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway unpack the rage and division following Charlie Kirk’s assassination — and who’s fueling it, plus how Trump and the far right are cracking down on Kirk's critics. They also dig into the Trump administration’s “framework” for a TikTok deal, Paramount’s bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, OpenAI’s restructured partnership with Microsoft, and Tucker Carlson’s latest conspiracy theories.
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 00:23 New Details on Charlie Kirk Suspect 8:43 People Losing Jobs Over Kirk Posts 14:45 Utah Gov Denounces Social Media 22:40 Trump Makes a TikTok Deal? 25:08 OpenAI’s Future 30:09 Tucker Carlson Questions Sam Altman 35:18 Paramount’s Acquisitions 44:04 The End of Quarterly Earnings? 47:52 Wins and Fails
Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin Corinne Ruff Kate Gallagher
Video Producer: Jim Mackil
Vox Media's Executive Producer of Podcasts: Nishat Kurwa
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Brief Summary
Hosts discuss Charlie Kirk's murder, social media's role in violence, and the need for mentorship for young men.
Key points
- Governor Cox's Critique of Online Culture. Governor Cox discusses the dangers of social media addiction and its societal impact.
- The Role of Social Media in Violence. Social media is blamed for fostering outrage and division, leading to violence.
- Mint Mobile's Best Deal. 50% off unlimited premium wireless for new customers until September 22nd.
- Trump's Trade Deal Claims. President Trump claims the US-China trade deal is going well, but skepticism remains.
- OpenAI's Corporate Moves. OpenAI is finalizing terms for a new agreement with Microsoft amid legal concerns.
- Tucker Carlson's Controversial Interview. Tucker Carlson suggests a conspiracy theory regarding an OpenAI whistleblower's death.
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Episode highlights
- Governor Cox's Critique of Online CultureGovernor Cox discusses the dangers of social media addiction and its societal impact.“The damage that social media and the internet is doing to all of us.”15:02Sep 16, 2025
- The Role of Social Media in ViolenceSocial media is blamed for fostering outrage and division, leading to violence.“These companies have figured out how to hack our brains.”15:14Sep 16, 2025
- Mint Mobile's Best Deal50% off unlimited premium wireless for new customers until September 22nd.“Quit stalling and start saving when you make the switch.”22:11Sep 16, 2025
- Trump's Trade Deal ClaimsPresident Trump claims the US-China trade deal is going well, but skepticism remains.“It's such a fake deal.”23:19Sep 16, 2025
- OpenAI's Corporate MovesOpenAI is finalizing terms for a new agreement with Microsoft amid legal concerns.“I would love to know what the legal debt is at OpenAI.”25:57Sep 16, 2025
- Tucker Carlson's Controversial InterviewTucker Carlson suggests a conspiracy theory regarding an OpenAI whistleblower's death.“It's just ridiculous like that that this guy did this.”34:06Sep 16, 2025
- Corporate Shakeup ProposalTrump suggests US companies report earnings every six months instead of quarterly.“I didn't hate it.”44:03Sep 16, 2025
- Universal Childcare in New MexicoNew Mexico announces a universal childcare program that promises economic growth and benefits.“Universal childcare increases GDP by 0.1%.”56:01Sep 16, 2025
