Did JD Vance Just Blow Up His 2028 Run? | Pivot
Episode Description
Kara and Scott unpack the latest on Iran, why markets keep rising despite escalating tensions, and what VP Vance is risking by challenging the Pope. Then, Trump renews his attacks on Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Amazon makes a big satellite move, and OpenAI takes shots at Microsoft and Anthropic. Plus, a potential United–American merger, and millions of kids sign up for Trump-backed investment accounts.
00:00 Intro 00:26 Iran Latest 5:55 Vance vs Pope 11:32 Trump Threatens to Fire Powell 16:31 Amazon Acquiring Globalstar 21:55 OpenAI Disses Microsoft 37:33 United + American Merger? 42:33 Trump Accounts 50:04 Predictions
Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin Todd Wiseman
Video Producer: Manolo Moreno
Special Thanks To: Kate Gallagher Brad Sylvester
Vox Media's Executive Producer of Podcasts: Nishat Kurwa
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Brief Summary
Swisher and Galloway discuss Iran, JD Vance's comments on the Pope, and Amazon's satellite acquisition.
Key points
- Pope's Controversial Comments. The Pope's remarks spark debate on his role in theology and politics.
- Amazon's Big Acquisition. Amazon acquires Global Star for $11.5 billion to enhance its satellite network.
- Amazon's Bold Move. Amazon plans to launch a phone and offer connectivity through its own satellite network.
- Anthropic's Rapid Growth. Anthropic has tripled its annual recurring revenue in just four months, surpassing OpenAI.
- OpenAI's Struggles. OpenAI's public spat with Microsoft raises questions about its future and strategy.
- Potential United Airlines Merger. The CEO of United Airlines pitched a merger with American Airlines, raising antitrust concerns.
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Episode highlights
- Amazon's Big AcquisitionAmazon acquires Global Star for $11.5 billion to enhance its satellite network.“Amazon is acquiring a satellite operator, Global Star, in a deal worth around 11.5 billion.”16:32Apr 17, 2026
- Amazon's Bold MoveAmazon plans to launch a phone and offer connectivity through its own satellite network.“They’re going after AT&T, Verizon, and Comcast.”18:01Apr 17, 2026
- Anthropic's Rapid GrowthAnthropic has tripled its annual recurring revenue in just four months, surpassing OpenAI.“It’s more than tripled its annual recurring revenue in 4 months.”23:16Apr 17, 2026
- OpenAI's StrugglesOpenAI's public spat with Microsoft raises questions about its future and strategy.“What enterprise is going to hire OpenAI because they’ve been critical of Microsoft?”31:57Apr 17, 2026
- Potential United Airlines MergerThe CEO of United Airlines pitched a merger with American Airlines, raising antitrust concerns.“This seems like something that would be dead on arrival.”38:09Apr 17, 2026
- Trump's Seed Deposits for Kids5 million kids have signed up for Trump accounts, offering $1,000 Treasury seed deposits.“It’s like thousand free dollars, like why not?”43:03Apr 17, 2026
- Investing YoungThe discussion emphasizes the importance of starting to invest at a young age.“You want to at a very young age figure out a way where you don’t even get the cash in your hands.”48:50Apr 17, 2026
- Scott Galloway's Weekend AppearanceScott Galloway will be a star on the show this weekend, bringing humor and serious insights.“Everybody watch it cuz Scott is very funny and actually has a lot of serious things to say.”52:53Apr 17, 2026
