Kara and Scott discuss Google's newest effort to compete with ChatGPT, the Koch network's anti-Trump efforts, and the latest on Elon Musk’s many legal battles. Plus, of course, the fallout from the Chinese balloon. Then, they’re joined by Friend of Pivot, Jerry Saltz to discuss the state of art world.
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Yesterday
World Cup Controversy, Trump Accounts, and DOGE Farewell
Kara is joined by guest co-host, the one and only Anthony Scaramucci. Kara and The Mooch break down Trump inserting himself into the World Cup, and his latest line of attack: communism. Then, Trump Accounts are officially launched. Despite the name, are they actually a good idea? ... Show More
1 h
Jul 3
Trump's Crypto Windfall, Dems' Anti-Establishment Wave, and the Supreme Court’s Big Week
Kara and Scott unpack Trump’s crypto fortune, Democratic primary shakeups, and the Supreme Court’s latest rulings. Then, they discuss SpaceX backing Trump Accounts, OpenAI’s reported proposal to give the government a stake in the company, and Scott's Bending Spoons IPO prediction ... Show More
1h 8m
Jun 30
Comcast Splits, OpenAI Weighs IPO Delay, and Buttigieg Targeted
Kara and Scott discuss Comcast splitting itself up, and spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky. Then, OpenAI reportedly considers delaying its IPO, but is that the smart money move? Plus, Pete Buttigieg opens up about his family being targeted, and Trump does his best to hold up Congr ... Show More
1h 1m
Feb 2024
Timcast IRL #968 US SCRAMBLES JETS As ANOTHER BALLOON Sparks Panic Amid Cyber Attack Fear
Tim, Hannah Claire, Phil. & Serge join Ben Kew to discuss US scrambling jets to intercept another spy balloon floating across the US, JD Vance calling for Google to be broken up, Google Gemini AI defending child abuse, and a clip showing Bernie Sanders opposing open borders. Lear ... Show More
2h 2m
May 2025
The Dangers of A.I. Flattery + Kevin Meets the Orb + Group Chat Chat
<p>This week we dig into the ways chatbots are starting to manipulate us, including ChatGPT’s sycophantic update, Meta’s digital companionship turn and a secret experiment run on Reddit users. Then Kevin reports back from the unveiling of a new eye-scanning orb. And finally, we’r ... Show More
1h 7m
Oct 2025
Sora and the Infinite Slop Feeds + ChatGPT Goes to Therapy + Hot Mess Express
<p>This week, we’re talking about the new A.I.-generated video tools and social media feeds from Google, Meta and OpenAI. Is this how A.I. is going to cure cancer? Then, the psychotherapist Gary Greenberg stops by to discuss his recent New Yorker essay about treating ChatGPT as a ... Show More
1h 5m
Mar 2024
Musk vs. the AI Overlords
This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck and Elizabeth Spiers ponder the future of computers, cars, and…fast food? They discuss why Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman and OpenAI and the altruistic origins of ChatGPT. Also: Wendy’s “surge pricing” gaff had customers crying foul and Apple’s ... Show More
43m 30s
Dec 2022
Casey Newton, Kara & Nayeema Talk Tech
From the high speed train wreck that is Twitter 2.0, to the extradition of a fallen crypto kingpin and AI that can rewrite your dating profile, there’s a lot happening in tech right now. Nayeema Raza moderates a conversation with Kara Swisher and Casey Newton, the founder and edi ... Show More
53m 12s
Jan 2024
Can Israel achieve its aims in Gaza?; Ukraine's defense capabilities amid declining U.S. aid; the future of artificial intelligence and how A.I innovations can save lives
This week, Fareed is joined by the New Yorker’s Robin Wright and retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling about the state of the wars in both Gaza and Ukraine. Will the Middle East escalate into a broader war? And how much capability does Kyiv have left, as Western support seems ... Show More
43m 37s
Aug 2024
Can Musk Get Trump Elected? + Steve Ballmer’s Quest for the Facts + This Week in A.I.
<p>This week, we debate whether Elon Musk’s recent stumping and fund-raising for former President Trump could help him get re-elected. Then, former Microsoft’s chief executive, Steve Ballmer, stops by to discuss his effort to depolarize our politics using government data. And fin ... Show More
1h 8m