Where Is Mitch McConnell? Kara Swisher (Still) Wants Answers | Pivot
- Sep 4, 2026
- 1:02:01
- Full Episode
As our Scott Free month comes to a close, Kara is joined by MS NOW’s Jacob Soboroff! They remember Gloria Steinem, discuss Apple caving to Trump over “Lake America,” and unpack the administration’s escalating crackdown on mail-in voting. Then, they break down the global bond sell-off and George Santos getting a lifetime ban from Kalshi.
00:00: Intro 6:20 Remembering Gloria Steinem 12:45 Hegseth Body-Shames Canadian Cadets 13:26 Apple Caves on “Lake America” 20:50 Trump's Mail-in Voting Crackdown 36:01 Global Bond Sell-Off 45:45 Kalshi Bans George Santos 53:24 Predictions 57:20 Sen. McConnell is Still Missing
Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin Todd Wiseman
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Brief Summary
Jacob Soboroff discusses Gloria Steinem's legacy, political dynamics, and the bond market's impact on the economy.
Key points
- Connect Show Launch. Jacob discusses his new show 'Connect' and its focus on people rather than political panels.
- Gloria Steinem's Legacy. The hosts reflect on the life and impact of Gloria Steinem, a pivotal figure in feminism.
- A Woman's Shame. A woman shares her feelings of shame about the country at the Kennedy Center.
- Voter Fraud Narrative. Discussion on the unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud and its implications.
- Cheating to Win. Commentary on Trump's tactics and the implications of cheating in elections.
- AI in Law Firms. AI tools are revolutionizing how law firms operate, enhancing efficiency and client collaboration.
Episode highlights
- Connect Show LaunchJacob discusses his new show 'Connect' and its focus on people rather than political panels.“It's a show about people.”3:05Sep 4, 2026
- Gloria Steinem's LegacyThe hosts reflect on the life and impact of Gloria Steinem, a pivotal figure in feminism.“She lived quite a life.”13:25Sep 4, 2026
- A Woman's ShameA woman shares her feelings of shame about the country at the Kennedy Center.“Because I'm ashamed of our country.”20:05Sep 4, 2026
- Voter Fraud NarrativeDiscussion on the unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud and its implications.“Voter fraud is a solution in search of a problem.”22:42Sep 4, 2026
- Cheating to WinCommentary on Trump's tactics and the implications of cheating in elections.“If you can't win, you have to cheat.”28:14Sep 4, 2026
- AI in Law FirmsAI tools are revolutionizing how law firms operate, enhancing efficiency and client collaboration.“This space is clearly sort of hand-in-hand for AI, right?”35:31Sep 4, 2026
- Economic Distress SignalsThe bond market is signaling potential economic distress, raising concerns about future financial crises.“The bond market is basically a fountain of wisdom.”36:52Sep 4, 2026
- Affordability CrisisThe divide between the rich and poor is growing, making life increasingly unaffordable.“It's becoming increasingly unaffordable to do just about anything in this country.”38:51Sep 4, 2026
