Trump’s Movie Tariff Threat Puts Hollywood on Edge | Pivot
Episode Description
Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway weigh in on President Trump claiming not to know if he has to uphold the Constitution, and how his tariff threat on foreign-made movies is causing confusion in Hollywood. Then, Warren Buffett is stepping down as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway after 60 years at the helm. Plus, Apple and Amazon’s latest earnings, Elon Musk's new city in Texas, and Mark Zuckerberg explains why he likes to "rawdog" reality.
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 0:52 Kara on Bill Maher 6:12 Trump on Meet the Press 14:28 Mark Zuckerberg Rawdogging Life 21:00 Warren Buffett Steps Down 28:34 Apple and Amazon Earnings 33:38 Trump’s Hollywood Tariffs 43:21 Elon’s New City 47:29 Wins and Fails
Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin Kevin Oliver
Vox Media's Executive Producer of Podcasts: Nishat Kurwa
Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot
Brief Summary
Cara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss Trump, Buffett, and Musk's new Texas city.
Key points
- Trump's Chaotic Leadership. Discussion on Trump's chaotic approach to leadership and its impact on businesses.
- Mark Zuckerberg's Awkward Admission. Zuckerberg discusses his unusual relationship with coffee and AI's role in loneliness.
- The Crisis of Loneliness. Exploration of how loneliness affects young men and the implications of AI solutions.
- Warren Buffett Steps Down. Warren Buffett announces his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway after 60 years.
- Buffett on Trade. Warren Buffett discusses the importance of trade and its impact on global relations.
- Apple and Amazon Earnings. Both companies report strong earnings, but face tariff challenges ahead.
Ask about Pivot with Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway
Episode highlights
- Trump's Chaotic LeadershipDiscussion on Trump's chaotic approach to leadership and its impact on businesses.“He's not playing 4D chess. He's eating the chess pieces.”1:42May 6, 2025
- Mark Zuckerberg's Awkward AdmissionZuckerberg discusses his unusual relationship with coffee and AI's role in loneliness.“You're just sitting there raw dogging reality.”15:22May 6, 2025
- The Crisis of LonelinessExploration of how loneliness affects young men and the implications of AI solutions.“Friendships and being mammalia, it really is an issue.”18:00May 6, 2025
- Warren Buffett Steps DownWarren Buffett announces his retirement as CEO of Berkshire Hathaway after 60 years.“What a legend.”20:52May 6, 2025
- Buffett on TradeWarren Buffett discusses the importance of trade and its impact on global relations.“Trade can be an act of war.”21:31May 6, 2025
- Apple and Amazon EarningsBoth companies report strong earnings, but face tariff challenges ahead.“Apple had $95 billion in revenue and nearly $25 billion in profit.”28:39May 6, 2025
- Trump's 100% Tariff on MoviesTrump announces a surprising 100% tariff on movies made overseas, causing confusion.“This is strange.”33:38May 6, 2025
- Supply Chain ConcernsExperts predict a slowdown in supply chains and potential empty shelves in the U.S.“Americans freak out when the shelves are empty.”40:31May 6, 2025
