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F-Bomb Diplomacy, Cabinet Shake-Up Signals, and OpenAI’s Podcast Play

Kara is joined by Echelon Insights pollster Kristen Soltis Anderson to unpack Trump’s expletive-filled Iran ultimatum, and what his latest numbers say about the MAGA base and the midterms. Then, they dig into who might be on the chopping block amid a potential cabinet shake-up. Plus, OpenAI’s podcast deal, the battle over prediction market regulation, and how “Silicon Sampling” could reshape the polling game. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@pivot]. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠ [https://www.threads.net/@pivotpodcastofficial]. Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ [https://bsky.app/profile/pivotpod.bsky.social] Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@pivotpodcast?_t=8eqFuISXr1a&_r=1]. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com [Pivot@voxmedia.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Iran War Spin, Trump's Legal Losses, and TMZ Targets Politicians

Kara is joined by guest host Anthony Scaramucci! They unpack Trump’s latest speech on Iran and a string of legal losses challenging the administration's policies. Then, SpaceX has officially filed for a massive IPO, TMZ moves into political coverage, and of course, Kristi Noem’s husband scandal. We’re nominated for a Webby Award! Vote for us here [https://vote.webbyawards.com/PublicVoting#/2026/podcasts/shows/business]! Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@pivot]. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠ [https://www.threads.net/@pivotpodcastofficial]. Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ [https://bsky.app/profile/pivotpod.bsky.social] Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@pivotpodcast?_t=8eqFuISXr1a&_r=1]. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com [pivot@voxmedia.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Iran Quagmire Questions, SpaceX IPO Plans, and The White House App

Kara and Scott unpack Trump's confusing statements on Iran, and discuss whether the U.S. is already in a quagmire. Then, Elon preps for a SpaceX IPO that could launch him into trillionaire territory, and Anthropic scores a key legal win. Plus, why Kara and Scott think you should steer clear of the White House's new app. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@pivot]. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠ [https://www.threads.net/@pivotpodcastofficial]. Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ [https://bsky.app/profile/pivotpod.bsky.social] Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@pivotpodcast?_t=8eqFuISXr1a&_r=1]. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com [Pivot@voxmedia.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Meta and YouTube Lose in Court, Insider Iran Trades, and Sora Shuts Down

Kara and Scott unpack the Trump administration stacking an AI council with Big Tech names, the market-moving chaos around shifting Iran statements, and surprising Democratic wins in Florida — including in Trump’s own backyard. Then, the TSA mess continues, Meta and YouTube are found liable in landmark social media addiction cases, and OpenAI calls it quits on Sora, just as Scott predicted. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@pivot]. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠ [https://www.threads.net/@pivotpodcastofficial]. Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ [https://bsky.app/profile/pivotpod.bsky.social] Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@pivotpodcast?_t=8eqFuISXr1a&_r=1]. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com [pivot@voxmedia.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

TSA Chaos, Iran War Whiplash, and White House AI Plan

Kara and Scott break down the growing chaos at U.S. airports, as the Trump administration deploys ICE agents to help manage hours-long TSA lines during the DHS shutdown. Then, they unpack Trump’s latest moves on Iran, and the impact on oil prices, markets, and EVs. Plus, Elon Musk faces a rare legal setback, the White House rolls out a new AI framework, and the FCC signs off on the Nexstar–Tegna merger. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@pivot]. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠ [https://www.threads.net/@pivotpodcastofficial]. Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ [https://bsky.app/profile/pivotpod.bsky.social] Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠ [https://www.tiktok.com/@pivotpodcast?_t=8eqFuISXr1a&_r=1]. Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com [Pivot@voxmedia.com] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]