Exploring the origin story of Tesla, Elon Musk's influence to become CEO, shaping Tesla to his own image, early success and struggles of Tesla, Musk's ability to inspire and controversial behavior impacting Tesla's reputation.

The hosts discuss various topics including Apple's value proposition, staying present with kids, and standing up for inclusivity. They also address the prevalence of heterosexual pedophiles, job security, and being present with loved ones. Additionally, they touch on the declining interest in teaching as a profession.

Joanna Stern, Wall Street Journal columnist, co-hosts with Kara as they delve into topics such as Trump's mugshot merch, the best EVs on the market, Silicon Valley buying land in northern California, and the state of social upheaval in the U.S.

Kara's son Louie Swisher and her brother Dr. Jeffrey Swisher join her to co-host. They discuss Ronan Farrow's new reporting on Elon Musk and Oliver Anthony's hit song 'Rich Men North of Richmond.' They also survey the current GOP primary field and discuss the pros and cons of AI in medicine.

Kara and Scott answer listener questions about Instagram Threads, biotech, and education. They discuss the integration of social media platforms, easy sign-up and cross-posting, engaging students, promoting empathy, and shifting search habits.

Don Lemon, journalist and anchor, joins Kara to discuss his departure from CNN, the Trump indictments, controversy surrounding The Blind Side family, challenges in addressing sensitive topics, and playful banter about a potential event with Tucker Carlson and disappointment with Twitter.

George Hahn is back to join Kara as co-host! They discuss the latest in the Zuckerberg v. Musk cage match, Sam Bankman-Fried reporting to jail, and Donald Trump’s looming fourth indictment. Then, the Maui wildfire is now the deadliest US wildfire in more than a century, and the Writers’ Guild went back to the table with producers. Then, we’re joined by co-creator of the RuPublicans, Craig DeForest.You can follow the RuPublicans at @rupublicans on Instagram.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at @pivotpodcastofficial.Follow us on TikTok at @pivotpodcast.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Republican presidential candidate joins Will Hurd joins Kara as co-host to discuss aging politicians, an FEC efforts to regulate AI in campaign ads, and of course, Barbie. Then, they talk about what the Ohio special election means for the GOP's anti-abortion stance, and whether Trump's legal woes can clear a path for other Republican candidates.You can find Will Hurd on Twitter at @WillHurd.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Puck's Teddy Schleifer is Kara's co-host, chatting about Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal woes, Barbie hitting $1 billion, and the Musk v. Zuckerberg cage fight. Then, Donald Trump’s response to his latest indictment, and the money behind the presidential candidates. Then we’re joined by Friend of Pivot and political pollster, Frank Luntz to make sense of the latest poll numbers on the 2024 election.You can follow Teddy at @teddyschleifer, and read his work at Puck.News.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We’re starting off Scott Free August strong with TODAY co-host Savannah Guthrie. Kara and Savannah give us a look behind the scenes at how they've prepared for and pulled off some of their most notable interviews, including sitdowns with President Trump, Kamala Harris, Mark Zuckerberg, and more. Also: X will now let users hide their verified checkmarks, Hollywood writers and sudio representatives are expected to meet, and President Trump’s third criminal case of the year.You can find Savannah co-anchoring TODAY on NBC.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or at nymag.com/pivot. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices