Pivot will return on Friday! In the meantime, we're bringing you an episode from another podcast in the Pivot universe: The Prof G Pod.
Raj Chetty, the William A. Ackman Professor of Economics at Harvard University and the Director of Opportunity Insights, joins Scott to discuss research around higher education, specifically how elite universities shape who ... Show More
Mar 13
Iran War Oil Shock, Anthropic Sues, and Market Wipeout Warning
Kara and Scott break down the Iran war's impact on markets, Anthropic suing the Pentagon, and a terrifying report that most major chatbots would help users plan violent attacks. Then, Grammarly impersonates Kara Swisher, Barry Diller wants CNN, and Scott predicts the market could ... Show More
1h 11m
Mar 10
Resist and Unsubscribe with Gov. Tim Walz
Kara and Scott are live in Minneapolis for a special show celebrating 'Resist and Unsubscribe.' They’re joined by Minnesota Governor Tim Walz to discuss how the state pushed back against Trump, ICE, and Kristi Noem — and what Democrats should be doing now. Then, Target’s politica ... Show More
1h 16m
Mar 6
Noem Out, Iran War “Far From Over,” and Talarico’s Win
Kara and Scott break down Trump’s dismissal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the economic effects of the Iran war, and the highlights from Tuesday's first 2026 midterm primaries. Plus, OpenAI's Pentagon deal blows up in Sam Altman's face, and the Paramount-Warner Bros. ... Show More
1h 6m
Sep 2023
Conversation with Raj Chetty — Driving Upward Economic Mobility
Raj Chetty, the William A. Ackman Professor of Economics at Harvard University and the Director of Opportunity Insights, joins Scott to discuss research around higher education, specifically how elite universities shape who succeeds in the US. We also hear about broader trends re ... Show More
49m 45s
Oct 2020
Professor Darrick Hamilton on 'baby bonds' and the future of our economy post-COVID
Professor Darrick Hamilton is one of the country’s leading economists examining racial disparities. He joins Pete to discuss his impactful work in the emerging field of stratification economics, his ideas on how to close our wealth gap, how to make our economy more equitable, and ... Show More
32m 27s
Dec 2022
Roger D. Blackwell and Roger A. Bailey, "Objective Prosperity: How Behavioral Economics Can Improve Outcomes for You, Your Business, and Your Nation (Rothstein Publishing, 2022)
Today I talked to Roger Blackwell about his new book Objective Prosperity: How Behavioral Economics Can Improve Outcomes for You, Your Business, and Your Nation (Rothstein Publishing, 2022)
Contrary to conventional wisdom, about 90% of billionaires are self-made as opposed to peo ... Show More
34m 30s
Nov 2023
Conversation with Adam Grant — Honing Your Potential and Building Strong Character Traits
Adam Grant, a professor at the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania and bestselling author, joins Scott to discuss his latest book, “Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater Things," and more.
Scott opens with his thoughts on going to the White House, Twitte ... Show More
58m 30s