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Kara and Scott are live in Los Angeles! They unpack Stephen Miller’s promotion to chief of staff, the post-election stock market roller coaster, and the ongoing backlash against data centers. Then, what L.A.’s mayoral shake-up means for the city, and a farewell to the Cybertruck. Plus, TMZ founder Harvey Levin joins to discuss the colliding worlds of politics and pop culture.

This episode was recorded live at the Orpheum Theatre in Los Angeles on November 6, 2026.

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Kara and Scott are live in Minneapolis, surfing the blue tsunami! They unpack Democrats’ sweeping midterm victory, Wall Street’s reaction, and Elon Musk’s costly election bets. Plus, Minnesota Governor-elect Amy Klobuchar joins to discuss her historic win, accountability for ICE, and why Democrats now need to deliver on affordability and economic growth.This episode was recorded live at the State Theatre in Minneapolis on November 4, 2026.Sign up for the Pivot Post newsletter at pivotshow.comWatch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠.Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com
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Kara and Scott kick off Pivot Tour 2026 in New York City! Former Secretary of State (and Kara’s new “High Stakes” co-host) Hillary Clinton joins them to discuss the drama in Michigan’s Senate race, Democrats’ chances in Texas, and what the party needs to deliver if it wins Congress. Plus, the Binance crypto heist, Apple’s earnings, and OpenAI’s data center rebrand.This episode was recorded live at the Beacon Theatre in New York City on November 2, 2026.Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠.Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email Pivot@voxmedia.com

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Kara and Scott unpack Trump's bizarre attempt to ban the term “AI,” Elon Musk finally taking aim at Scott, and the final countdown to the midterms. Then, they discuss Microsoft's earnings win, Alphabet's Wall Street stumble, and Nvidia's increasingly circular AI investments. Plus, former Yahoo CEO Marissa Mayer faces backlash over using AI to describe her daughter.Subscribe to Pivot Post at pivotshow.com.Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠.Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com
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Kara and Scott break down Anthropic’s IPO filing — the revenue, the losses, and the risks to humanity. Then, with just a week to go before the midterms, Elon Musk pours millions into the Texas Senate race, and James Talarico fires back. Plus, Elon admits to restricting Ukraine’s Starlink access, and Kara gives her review of the hit Elizabeth Holmes documentary, "You Can See Everything."

THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SPOILERS FOR "YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING!"

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