Late Night TV & Tylenol Face Washington Pressure | Pivot
Episode Description
Kara and Scott discuss the aftermath of Jimmy Kimmel's highly-rated return, Nvidia’s $100 billion investment in OpenAI, and what Tylenol's parent company should do about the attacks from the Trump administration. Plus, YouTube will reinstate accounts banned for posting misinformation, and a Charlie Kirk poster at Office Depot reignites a fight over whether businesses can refuse service.
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Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 5:28 Jimmy Kimmel Returns 13:20 Nvidia to Invest $100B in OpenAI 21:54 Tylenol Maker Stock Down 28:57 YouTube to Reinstate Banned Accounts 32:04 When Can a Business Refuse Service? 37:40 Predictions
Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin Kate Gallagher
Video Producer: Jim Mackil
Vox Media's Executive Producer of Podcasts: Nishat Kurwa
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Brief Summary
Cara and Scott discuss Kimmel's return, Trump's Tylenol claims, and Nvidia's OpenAI investment.
Key points
- Jimmy Kimmel's Return. Kimmel's comeback to late night garners 6.2 million viewers despite boycotts.
- Nvidia's $100 Billion Investment. Nvidia's investment in OpenAI raises concerns about market manipulation and competition.
- Tylenol Controversy. Tylenol's stock drops after claims linking it to autism arise, sparking a heated debate.
- Office Depot Investigation. Attorney General investigates Office Depot for political discrimination after employees refuse service.
- Adopt a Dog. A heartfelt plea to adopt dogs from shelters, emphasizing their benefits for mental health.
- Exciting Predictions. Scott shares predictions about upcoming guests and trends in tech and business.
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Episode highlights
- Jimmy Kimmel's ReturnKimmel's comeback to late night garners 6.2 million viewers despite boycotts.“Kimmel's audience is gone.”9:06Sep 26, 2025
- Nvidia's $100 Billion InvestmentNvidia's investment in OpenAI raises concerns about market manipulation and competition.“This feels like a round trip.”13:40Sep 26, 2025
- Tylenol ControversyTylenol's stock drops after claims linking it to autism arise, sparking a heated debate.“This is crazy.”22:41Sep 26, 2025
- Office Depot InvestigationAttorney General investigates Office Depot for political discrimination after employees refuse service.“It sucks to be a grown-up.”35:19Sep 26, 2025
- Adopt a DogA heartfelt plea to adopt dogs from shelters, emphasizing their benefits for mental health.“You should get a dog.”42:07Sep 26, 2025
- Exciting PredictionsScott shares predictions about upcoming guests and trends in tech and business.“I predict that will be off the charts.”42:36Sep 26, 2025
- Thought Leadership RecognitionPivot is nominated for a Signal Award for best thought leadership show.“Scott, we're thought leaders.”45:36Sep 26, 2025
