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As Scott-Free August rolls on, Kara is joined by guest co-host David Remnick, editor of The New Yorker, and host of The New Yorker Radio Hour. Kara and David discuss Trump's federal takeover of the D.C. police, and look ahead to the "feel-out" meeting with Putin in Alaska this week. Plus, redistricting fights spread across the country, Cuomo pulls some punches on Mamdani (with limited success), and Zuck's Palo Alto compound faces scrutiny. 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 at ⁠⁠nymag.com/pivot⁠⁠ [http://nymag.com/pivot]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Scott-Free August continues with #1 New York Times bestselling author and award-winning podcast host, Mel Robbins! Kara and Mel talk about why “The Let Them Theory” took off, the pros and cons of using AI for therapy, why people should stop blaming their phones, and the deeper issues behind "mankeeping." Listen to The Mel Robbins Podcast here [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mel-robbins-podcast/id1646101002]. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠ [https://www.youtube.com/@pivot]. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠ [https://www.threads.com/@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 at ⁠⁠nymag.com/pivot [http://nymag.com/pivot]⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Kara kicks off Scott-free August with guest co-host Anthony Scaramucci — lawyer, podcaster, founder of SkyBridge Capital, and yes, former White House Communications Director for Trump (briefly). Kara and The Mooch break down Trump’s decision to fire the head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the latest tariff moves, and some nuclear saber-rattling with Russia. Plus, MAGA builds up its war chest, and Trump tussles with Charlamagne tha God over Epstein. 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 at ⁠⁠nymag.com/pivot⁠⁠ [http://nymag.com/pivot]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Kara and Scott discuss the advancement of a bill to ban stock trading by lawmakers, President Trump’s Joe Rogan problem, and Ghislaine Maxwell agreeing to testify for immunity. Then, President Trump says he will not extend the latest August 1st tariff deadline, and Microsoft and Meta’s mega earnings. Plus, Novo Nordisk shares are plummeting after weak growth for Ozempic and Wegovy. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel [https://www.youtube.com/@pivot]⁠⁠.  Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠ [https://www.threads.com/@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 at ⁠⁠nymag.com/pivot [http://nymag.com/pivot]⁠⁠.⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Kara and Scott discuss the Skydance-Paramount merger getting the green light from the FCC, and South Park's timely takedown of Trump and Paramount. Then, with the tariff deadline looming, the EU strikes a trade deal with Trump. Plus, Ghislaine Maxwell talks to the DOJ, Gwyneth Paltrow becomes the "temporary" spokesperson for Astronomer in the wake of the Coldplay kiss cam scandal, and Tony Robbins sues over AI chatbots. 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 at ⁠⁠nymag.com/pivot⁠⁠ [http://nymag.com/pivot]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]