Kara Swisher Doesn't Think Trump and Elon Are Breaking Up Anytime Soon | Pivot
Episode Description
Kara Swisher is joined by Jen Psaki, the host of MSNBC's "Inside with Jen Psaki" and "The Blueprint" podcast. Kara and Jen talk Signalgate latest, President Trump taking on Big Law, and whether Trump and Elon Musk are headed for a breakup anytime soon. Plus, Tesla protests, Elon's xAI acquires Elon's X, and Jen weighs in on the White House Correspondents' Association canceling comedian Amber Ruffin's appearance at the annual dinner.
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 6:59 Signalgate Aftershocks 11:49 Trump vs. Law Firms 18:13 Elon’s Wisconsin Giveaway 25:20 Tesla Protests Worldwide 28:22 Elon Sells X… To Himself 33:48 Trump’s Pardons 37:31 WHCA Drops Amber Ruffin 48:37 Wins and Fails
Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin
Video Editor: Julian Velard
Podcast Audio Engineer: Ernie Indradat
Vox Media's Executive Producer of Audio: Nishat Kurwa
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Brief Summary
Cara Swisher and Jen Psaki discuss Psaki's podcast, political events, and media dynamics.
Key points
- The Blueprint Podcast. Jen Saki discusses her podcast as a form of therapy post-election.
- Elon Musk's Political Influence. Elon Musk's recent actions in Wisconsin raise questions about his political impact.
- Elon Musk's Political Influence. Musk's financial power shapes political dynamics, but his popularity is declining.
- Protests Against Tesla. Protests against Elon Musk's Tesla highlight growing public discontent.
- Trump's Pardon Spree. Trump commutes sentences for convicted fraudsters, raising eyebrows about his motives.
- The Press Dinner Dilemma. The awkwardness of the White House Correspondents' Dinner raises questions about press freedom.
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Episode highlights
- The Blueprint PodcastJen Saki discusses her podcast as a form of therapy post-election.“The blueprint was my form of therapy.”1:34Apr 1, 2025
- Elon Musk's Political InfluenceElon Musk's recent actions in Wisconsin raise questions about his political impact.“Elon says the destiny of humanity rests on the Wisconsin Supreme Court election.”18:17Apr 1, 2025
- Elon Musk's Political InfluenceMusk's financial power shapes political dynamics, but his popularity is declining.“His money is his power.”19:57Apr 1, 2025
- Protests Against TeslaProtests against Elon Musk's Tesla highlight growing public discontent.“Fight the billionaire oligarchy!”25:41Apr 1, 2025
- Trump's Pardon SpreeTrump commutes sentences for convicted fraudsters, raising eyebrows about his motives.“Do presidents usually do this in the middle of a term?”34:28Apr 1, 2025
- The Press Dinner DilemmaThe awkwardness of the White House Correspondents' Dinner raises questions about press freedom.“I've never been happy about that dinner.”40:38Apr 1, 2025
- Freedom of Speech for StudentsCriticism of attacks on students expressing their opinions highlights the importance of free speech.“If you don't like a Tesla, you should be able to say you don't like a Tesla.”49:04Apr 1, 2025
- Republican Senators' ChallengesThe difficulty of standing up against Trump while maintaining a political role is discussed.“I think it's super hard to be in that situation if you want to have a role in government.”50:43Apr 1, 2025
