This is What Happens When Kara Swisher is VERY Late to Pivot
Episode Description
Kara goes missing, and Jessica Tarlov steps in to save the day! Scott and Jessica discuss Trump's bizarre comments about California and the possibility of an October surprise involving Iran. Eventually, though, Kara emerges to unpack Trump’s plan to turn his golf club into a presidential retreat, the completion of the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, and Jeff Bezos's rosy vision for AI and the American worker.
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00:00 Intro 00:23 Where’s Kara? 1:34 Trump’s California Comments 6:48 October Surprise? 8:00 Kara Returns! 10:27 Grift of the Week: Camp Donald 16:45 Paramount–WB Merger Is Complete 29:37 Bezos on AI 39:24 Predictions
Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin Todd Wiseman
Vox Media's Executive Producer of Podcasts: Nishat Kurwa
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With great power, comes great scrutiny. Every Tuesday and Friday, journalist Kara Swisher and NYU Professor Scott Galloway offer sharp, unfiltered insights into the biggest stories in tech, business, and politics. They make bold predictions, pick winners and losers, and bicker and banter like no one else.
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Brief Summary
Trump's comments on Iran spark controversy; Paramount and Warner Brothers merge; Bezos discusses AI's impact on work.
Key points
- Finding Cara. The hosts joke about the mysterious disappearance of Cara Swisser.
- Trump's Controversial Comments. Trump doubles down on alarming remarks about Iran potentially striking California.
- Political Strategy Discussion. The hosts analyze Trump's comments and their impact on moderates and independents.
- David Zazzov's Shark Show. Investment banker David Zazzov created a shark-themed show that failed spectacularly.
- The Complexity of Media Ownership. Discussion on the trustworthiness of new media owners and their political implications.
- Bezos on AI and Work. Jeff Bezos predicts AI could allow for a three-day work week, transforming productivity.
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Episode highlights
- Finding CaraThe hosts joke about the mysterious disappearance of Cara Swisser.“We sent blood hounds looking for her, but she found them first.”0:29Oct 9, 2026
- Trump's Controversial CommentsTrump doubles down on alarming remarks about Iran potentially striking California.“You want to see trauma, you want to see problems.”1:46Oct 9, 2026
- Political Strategy DiscussionThe hosts analyze Trump's comments and their impact on moderates and independents.“This is crunch time right early voting has started.”4:38Oct 9, 2026
- David Zazzov's Shark ShowInvestment banker David Zazzov created a shark-themed show that failed spectacularly.“"That stock went way down because the business made no sense."”19:05Oct 9, 2026
- The Complexity of Media OwnershipDiscussion on the trustworthiness of new media owners and their political implications.“"I fundamentally don't trust them as media owners."”24:08Oct 9, 2026
- Bezos on AI and WorkJeff Bezos predicts AI could allow for a three-day work week, transforming productivity.“"AI could transform the American work week, allowing people to support their families by working just three days a week."”29:39Oct 9, 2026
- Coreweave's AI RevolutionCoreweave is reshaping industries with its AI platform, powering complex workloads efficiently.“Cororeweave is the essential cloud for AI.”38:09Oct 9, 2026
- Vanguard's Steady ApproachVanguard focuses on reliability in bond investing, avoiding risky bets for consistent results.“It's not always flashy, but it sets a standard for what dependable investing should look like.”39:03Oct 9, 2026
