Will Trump Triumph in Battle Against the Courts? | Pivot
Episode Description
Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway break down President Donald Trump’s escalating battle with the judiciary as he defies court orders and attacks judges, prompting a rare rebuke from Chief Justice John Roberts. They also discuss Trump’s FTC purge, the White House installing Starlink, and government websites being stripped of key information on gun violence and history. Meanwhile, BYD’s breakthrough in EV fast-charging puts Tesla on notice, as protests against Elon Musk grow. Plus, Forever 21 files for bankruptcy again, struggling to compete with Shein and Temu.
Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 7:43 Trump v. Judges 14:20 Trump’s FTC Purge 22:13 Starlink at The White House 24:55 Government Websites Taken Down 31:47 BYD’s New Supercharger 35:02 Tesla Protests 41:18 Forever 21 Files for Bankruptcy 46:56 Listener Mail 49:46 Predictions/Recommendations
Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin
Video Editor: Riley Winn
Vox Media's Executive Producer of Audio: Nishat Kurwa
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Brief Summary
Cara shares vacation plans while Scott critiques Harvard's tuition policy and discusses Trump's political maneuvers and the impact of fast fashion.
Key points
- Vacation Plans. The speaker reveals their long-awaited vacation plans, emphasizing the need for relaxation.
- Harvard's Tuition Policy Critique. A critical look at Harvard's tuition announcement and its implications for income inequality.
- Judicial Power and Presidential Authority. A discussion on the tension between the judiciary and the executive branch under Trump's administration.
- Starlink at the White House. Starlink's installation raises concerns about security and ethics at the White House.
- HHS Removes Key Information. The HHS has removed critical information from government websites, sparking outrage.
- Erasing History. The removal of contributions from diverse groups in history is deemed un-American.
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Episode highlights
- Vacation PlansThe speaker reveals their long-awaited vacation plans, emphasizing the need for relaxation.“I haven't vacationed in a long time.”2:28Mar 21, 2025
- Harvard's Tuition Policy CritiqueA critical look at Harvard's tuition announcement and its implications for income inequality.“Harvard puts out this ridiculously virtue signaling press release.”3:11Mar 21, 2025
- Judicial Power and Presidential AuthorityA discussion on the tension between the judiciary and the executive branch under Trump's administration.“If the courts are neutered by the power of the pardon...”11:51Mar 21, 2025
- Starlink at the White HouseStarlink's installation raises concerns about security and ethics at the White House.“It's like putting Putin's listening device in the White House.”22:42Mar 21, 2025
- HHS Removes Key InformationThe HHS has removed critical information from government websites, sparking outrage.“I feel like I'm living in 1984.”26:06Mar 21, 2025
- Erasing HistoryThe removal of contributions from diverse groups in history is deemed un-American.“It's just so un-American and petty.”29:13Mar 21, 2025
- Gun Violence in AmericaGun violence is now the leading cause of death for children and teens in the US.“Gun violence kills kids, that's it.”30:12Mar 21, 2025
- Forever 21 Files for BankruptcyForever 21 blames fast fashion retailers for its second bankruptcy in six years.“Forever 21 sucks, but what do you think?”41:57Mar 21, 2025
