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Brown and Bondi Beach Shootings, Trump's AI Executive Order, and Oracle Struggles

Kara and Scott discuss a heavy weekend of news, with shootings at Brown University and Australia's Bondi Beach, as well as the death of Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele. Then, Disney's "cease and desist" letter to Google over AI-generated content, Oracle's stock slide, and Paramount's pushback on Warner Bros. Discovery’s financing concerns. Plus, Trump introduces an AI executive order, but Kara says it's all about politics, not policies. 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]

Disney's OpenAI Investment, Nvidia Chip Deal, and Australia’s New Social Media Ban

It’s Kara’s birthday! She and Scott discuss Disney’s $1 billion investment in OpenAI, the U.S. allowing Nvidia to sell chips to China, and President Trump’s continued involvement in the Warner Bros. deal. Then, the U.S. wants to review foreign visitors’ social media, Trump calls "affordability" a hoax, and Australia bans kids under 16 from social media. Plus, who do Kara and Scott think should have been Time's Person of the Year? Psssst! Stay tuned to the end of the episode for an easter egg. 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]

Paramount's Hostile Bid, Elon's EU Threat, and Meta's Metaverse Cuts

Kara and Scott break down Paramount’s hostile bid for Warner Bros. Discovery after losing out to Netflix — and what the power struggle means for Hollywood. Then, Elon Musk calls for the European Union to be abolished after X is slapped with a major fine. Plus, Meta pulls back on its Metaverse ambitions, and The New York Times sues Perplexity.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]

Anthropic IPO Chatter, Bitcoin's Turbulent Week, and Kara Gets Caught in a Scandal

First up: Oprah loves Scott, and Kara comments on her role in the Nuzzi-Lizza-RFK Jr drama. Then, they react to reports that Anthropic is eyeing an IPO, and Sam Altman declaring a “code red” at OpenAI. Plus, what it means that Netflix has sweetened its bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, and Scott’s coming around on Bitcoin. Stay tuned for predictions to hear which members of the Trump administration Scott thinks will get the boot soon. 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]

Holiday Spending Surge, Fed Chair Future, and Melania's Production Company

Kara and Scott break down the post-Thanksgiving spending surge, as shoppers set new records online and in stores. Then, tech bros rush to the defense of Trump's AI and Crypto czar David Sacks after a New York Times article calls out conflicts of interest. Plus, speculation heats about the next Fed Chair, and Melania launches a production company. 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]