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2024-11-19

  Joe and Mika's Mar-a-Lago Visit, Big Tech Derails KOSA, and Guest Kristy Caylor

Kara and Scott discuss Morning Joe anchors Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski revealing they paid a visit to Donald Trump to "restart communications," and the sheer brilliance of The Onion buying Alex Jones's Infowars. Then, the news of RFK, Jr.'s HHS...
  New York Magazine author
2024-11-15

  Trump’s Controversial Picks, Bluesky’s Pop, and Spotify’s Subscriber Jump

Kara and Scott discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s plans to deliver on his campaign promise to stop the TikTok ban, and the latest earnings from Disney and Spotify. Then, Trump is on a roll announcing picks for his administration, including for his ...
  New York Magazine author
2024-11-12

  Stock Market Surge, Kara's X Defection, and Guests Samantha Bee and Joanna Coles

Kara and Scott discuss Wall Street hitting new highs in the wake of Trump's victory, and whether Trump will face off with Fed Chair Jerome Powell. Then, how big a role did right wing media play in the election, and can the left take a page from that pl...
  New York Magazine author
2024-11-08

  How Trump Will Impact the Economy, Big Tech, and Social Media

Kara and Scott trade Election Day stories, and discuss where they went wrong with their predictions. Then, a deep dive into what a second Trump term means for the economy, crypto, Big Tech (including Elon Musk), social media, and more. Finally, a few w...
  New York Magazine author
2024-11-05

  Election Predictions, Comcast Spinoff Plans and Guest Dan Harris

Election Day has finally arrived! Kara and Scott discuss the last-minute polls, the debate over equal time on TV, and how this became the "Elon Election." Plus, the final predictions about the race. And if you're feeling stressed out by the election, F...
  New York Magazine author
2024-11-01

  Big Tech Earnings, Trump Media Stock Plunge, and Guest Margaret Brennan

Kara and Scott discuss the rise and fall of Trump Media stock, and whether or not it's an accurate predictor for the election. Plus, Biden's "garbage" comments create a headache for Democrats, Trump vows to protect women whether they "like it or not," ...
  New York Magazine author
2024-10-30

  AI Basics: Why AI Is Not a Job Killer

Kara and Scott are back with part two of Pivot's special series on the basics of artificial intelligence. How is AI revolutionizing the workplace? And what are the skills workers need to learn to stay ahead? Andrew McAfee, MIT research scientist and co...
  New York Magazine author
2024-10-29

  Trump's Rally, Bezos Backlash, and Guest Daniel Lubetzky

With one week to go until the election, Kara and Scott discuss Donald Trump's rally at Madison Square Garden, and the role of Jeff Bezos in The Washington Post's decision not to endorse a presidential candidate. Plus, Michelle Obama sends a message to ...
  New York Magazine author
2024-10-25

  Trump & Fascism, Character.AI Sued for Teen Suicide, and Tesla Beats Earnings Expectations

Kara and Scott discuss Apple scaling back production of Apple Vision Pro headsets, and a mother suing Character.AI, claiming a chatbot encouraged her teenage son to commit suicide. Then, Tesla’s Q3 earnings beat expectations, and Starbucks preliminary ...
  New York Magazine author
2024-10-23

  AI Basics: How and When to Use AI

Kara and Scott are back in your feeds for a special series on the basics of Artificial Intelligence. What should you use it for? What tools are right for you? And what privacy issues should you watch out for? Kylie Robison, Senior AI Reporter for The V...
  New York Magazine author