In his first extensive interview since he stepped down as the Special Assistant to the President for Technology and Competition Policy on the National Economic Council, Tim Wu shares what he learned in the West Wing. We find out who holds most sway with the President, how Lina Khan undid any perception that there is any antitrust exception for “nice guys,” a ... Show More
Jan 22
Elon’s “Nudify” Mess: How X Supercharged Deepfakes
On Christmas Eve, Elon Musk’s X rolled out an in-app tool that lets users alter other people’s photos and post the results directly in reply. With minimal safeguards, it quickly became a pipeline for sexualized, non-consensual deepfakes, including imagery involving minors, delive ... Show More
53m 36s
Nov 2021
11/30/21: Booster Shots, Fauci Comments, Twitter CEO, Amazon Union, Chris Cuomo, Waukesha Memory-Hole, Hillary's Legacy, Conservative Happiness, and More!
Krystal and Saagar provide their perspective on Biden's booster shot plan, Fauci's outrageous comments, Twitter's new CEO, unionization at Amazon, Chris Cuomo's coverup, Waukesha massacre memory-hole, Hillary Clinton's legacy, why conservatives are happier, and more!
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1h 30m
Oct 2022
On with Kara Swisher: Maggie Haberman Makes Sense of Donald Trump
Hey Pivot listeners! The Pivot team is off for the Monday holiday, so instead of your regularly-scheduled episode, you're getting an exciting surprise: an episode of our sister podcast, On with Kara Swisher!
You're welcome, and we'll be back on Friday with more Pivot!
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58m 16s
Oct 2022
Exclusive interview with President Biden, plus, The Rock on “Black Adam”
As Vladimir Putin’s options narrow in Ukraine, Jake Tapper asks President Biden how close he thinks we are to the brink of a nuclear disaster, what other options are on the table, and Biden’s vow not to negotiate about Russia keeping any part of Ukraine, in an exclusive CNN Tonig ... Show More
46m 7s
Jun 2023
6/5/23: Trump Mocks Overuse Of 'Woke', DeSantis And Trump Avoid Debates, Big Donors Back DeSantis, Jack Endorses RFK Jr, SCOTUS Crushes Workers, YouTube Changes Election Disinfo Policy, Twitter Notes,
Krystal and Saagar discuss Trump mocking the overuse of the word 'woke' as DeSantis claps back, both GOP frontrunners potentially dodging the debate stage, Wall Street donors backing DeSantis, Jack from Twitter endorsing RFK Jr, SCOTUS crushing workers in a brutal new ruling, You ... Show More
1h 35m
Nov 2023
11/28/23: Bibi Rejects Two State Solution, Man Arrested For Shooting Palestinians, WH Blames Social Media For Economic Worry, Home Sales Drop, AI Breakthrough And Altman Ouster, Ireland Censorship After Riots, AIPAC Bribes Tlaib Challengers, RNC Funding Plummets, And Santos Spills On Colleagues
Krystal and Saagar discuss Netanyahu rejecting Biden's call for a two state solution, suspect arrested after shooting of three Palestinians, White House blames social media for economic concerns, home sales drop to decade low, AI breakthrough and Sam Altman, McGregor investigated ... Show More
1h 56m