With great power, comes great scrutiny. Every Tuesday and Friday, journalist Kara Swisher and NYU Professor Scott Galloway offer sharp, unfiltered insights into the biggest stories in tech, business, and politics. They make bold predictions, pick winners and losers, and bicker and banter like no one else. From New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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Meta’s Massive Settlement, Bill Gates’ AI Warning, and Remembering Dolly Parton
Aug 28, 2026
Scott-Free August continues, and Kara is joined by CNN’s Kaitlan Collins! They talk about Dolly Parton's legacy in culture and business, unpack Meta’s landmark social media addiction case settlement…
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Trump vs. Canada, Paramount Settlement Saga, and Melania's Return
Aug 25, 2026
Kara is joined by comedian and “Have I Got News for You” host Roy Wood Jr., as Scott-Free August rolls on! They unpack Trump’s escalating trade war with Canada, his stock-trading spree, and his…
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Mark Cuban on High Drug Prices, Taxing Billionaires, and 2028
Aug 21, 2026
Scott-Free August continues, and Kara sits down with Mark Cuban — entrepreneur and co-founder of Cost Plus Drugs. They dig into why prescription drug prices are finally falling, Cuban's war with the…
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USS Lincoln Fallout, Spotlight on Natalie Harp, and Press Secretary Succession
Aug 18, 2026
Kara kicks off another week of Scott-Free August! Gen Z political commentator Adam Mockler is in the guest host chair to discuss the growing fallout over conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln…
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Trump's Catering Truck Escape, MAGA Media, and Chelsea Handler on Joe Rogan's $82M Payday
Aug 14, 2026
Scott-Free August continues, and Kara is joined by comedian Chelsea Handler. Chelsea clarifies her recent comments on Joe Rogan's income, and the two dig into Trump's bizarre catering truck ride in…
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Zuck's Meta Manifesto, Data Center Wars, and AI Slop Pushback
Aug 11, 2026
As Scott-Free August rolls on, Kara is joined by "Hard Fork" co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton to break down Mark Zuckerberg’s latest AI manifesto, and Meta’s push to catch up in the AI race…
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Michigan's Primary Drama, the DOJ's Next Boss, and Hillary Clinton Co-Hosts
Aug 07, 2026
Kara sits down with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for the first episode of Scott-Free August.  They discuss Michigan's messy Democratic primary, state redistricting brawls, and…
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RFK Jr.'s Bash Clash, AI's "Jurassic Park" Moment, and Elon's Midterm Millions
Aug 04, 2026
Kara and Scott break down RFK Jr.'s combative CNN interview with Dana Bash. Then, Anthropic joins OpenAI in revealing alarming AI hacking incidents, raising new questions about regulation and…
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Mamdani’s Tax List, Zuck's Media Blitz, and SpaceX’s Trillion-Dollar Wipeout
Jul 31, 2026
Kara and Scott unpack Mayor Mamdani’s controversial luxury tax list, Mark Zuckerberg’s AI messaging campaign, and SpaceX’s trillion-dollar wipeout. Then, they discuss the growing divide over AI…
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Paramount Merger Pause, Meta AI Optimism, and the Peptide Boom
Jul 28, 2026
Kara and Scott discuss Paramount's decision to pause its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, and predict whether the blockbuster deal will ultimately go through. Then, Meta's latest ad campaign puts…
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Trump's Tariffs Return, Kalshi's Midterms Hub, and Elon's AI "Odyssey"
Jul 24, 2026
Kara and Scott break down Trump's new tariffs on Canada, Kalshi's new midterms betting hub, and Anthropic's growing political spending. Then, they discuss AI leaders' warnings about China, France's…
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China's AI Threat, SpaceX's Plunge, and Trump's Truth Social Grift
Jul 21, 2026
Kara and Scott unpack the latest Trump grift: Truth Social's paid fast lane for Wall Street. Then, China's new AI model rattles markets, and raises fresh questions about America's lead in the AI…
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Military Testosterone Screenings, Diarrhea Parasite Politics, and Data Center Debates
Jul 17, 2026
Kara and Scott unpack the military’s new testosterone screening program, Trump’s election fraud obsession, and the growing food contamination outbreak. Then, they discuss OpenAI’s first AI device…
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Apple Sues OpenAI, States Move to Block Paramount Deal, and McConnell Conspiracy Theories
Jul 14, 2026
Kara and Scott discuss Lindsey Graham's legacy, the conspiracy theories around Mitch McConnell's new photo, and whether the Democrats can still pull off a victory in Maine. Then, Apple sues OpenAI…
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Netflix Chases YouTube, Meta's AI Photo Grab, and Disney Fights the FCC
Jul 10, 2026
Kara is joined by Puck’s Matt Belloni to unpack states’ upcoming antitrust challenge to the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, Disney’s fight with the FCC over "The View," and Netflix’s growing…
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World Cup Controversy, Trump Accounts, and DOGE Farewell
Jul 07, 2026
Kara is joined by guest co-host, the one and only Anthony Scaramucci. Kara and The Mooch break down Trump inserting himself into the World Cup, and his latest line of attack: communism. Then, Trump…
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Trump's Crypto Windfall, Dems' Anti-Establishment Wave, and the Supreme Court’s Big Week
Jul 03, 2026
Kara and Scott unpack Trump’s crypto fortune, Democratic primary shakeups, and the Supreme Court’s latest rulings. Then, they discuss SpaceX backing Trump Accounts, OpenAI’s reported proposal to give…
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Comcast Splits, OpenAI Weighs IPO Delay, and Buttigieg Targeted
Jun 30, 2026
Kara and Scott discuss Comcast splitting itself up, and spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky. Then, OpenAI reportedly considers delaying its IPO, but is that the smart money move? Plus, Pete Buttigieg…
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Meta’s Prediction Market App, Europe vs. Big Tech, and Hollywood’s Comeback
Jun 26, 2026
Live from Cannes, Kara and Scott unpack the rise of the creator economy, Meta’s prediction market ambitions, and Europe’s push to break free from U.S. tech dominance. Then, they discuss Hollywood’s…
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Starmer Resigns, Reflecting Pool Fiasco, and Amazon Dumps OpenAI Movie
Jun 23, 2026
Kara and Scott discuss Trump's mishandling of Iran, and his vandalism claims about the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Then, lots of drama in Europe as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, and…
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Trump's Iran Deal, SpaceX’s Wild Ride, and Snap’s Specs
Jun 19, 2026
Kara and Scott unpack the backlash to Trump’s Iran deal, and the symbolism of the algae bloom in the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool. Plus, SpaceX passes Amazon in its first week as a public…
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The White House UFC Fight, SpaceX’s Big Pop, and Fox’s Roku Deal
Jun 16, 2026
Kara and Scott unpack the White House’s UFC spectacle, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery clearing a major merger hurdle, and SpaceX’s blockbuster public debut. Then, they discuss Fox buying Roku…
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SpaceX IPO: Markets, Morals, and What It Means for You
Jun 12, 2026
Kara and Scott are joined by MS NOW’s Stephanie Ruhle to unpack SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO, OpenAI’s public market ambitions, and rising inflation. Then, they discuss the White House’s Epstein…
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Trump's AI Stake, SpaceX's IPO Froth, and Apple's Siri Overhaul
Jun 09, 2026
Kara and Scott unpack the ongoing "60 Minutes" fallout, and discuss whether the real story is less about journalism and more about business. Then, as SpaceX's blockbuster IPO approaches, the company…
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'60 Minutes' Meltdown, Trump's Intel Chief Pick, and Apple’s Next Big Bet
Jun 05, 2026
Kara and Scott unpack the growing turmoil at CBS and "60 Minutes," along with Trump’s surprise pick to lead national intelligence, and the consequences of sidelining expertise. Then, they discuss…
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Anthropic's IPO, Platner's Campaign Controversies, and Blue Origin's Setback
Jun 02, 2026
Kara and Scott discuss Anthropic's IPO filing, and how the company surpassed OpenAI's valuation in record time. Then, Maine's Graham Platner deals with yet another campaign controversy, but do voters…
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Pope Leo’s AI Warning, UFC at the White House, and CBS Shakeups
May 29, 2026
Kara and Scott unpack the Enhanced Games and Trump’s planned UFC event. Then, they break down Pope Leo’s sweeping warning about AI, the DOJ’s new probe into E. Jean Carroll, and Elon Musk floating a…
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Grading America's First 250 Years: America, Actually with Astead Herndon
May 26, 2026
America at 250 years old may need a new founding document. Historian Heather Cox Richardson drafts a new social contract. This show was edited by Kasia Broussalian, fact checked by Esther Gim, mixed…
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James Murdoch & Vox Media, SpaceX IPO Predictions, and Bezos Gets Defensive
May 22, 2026
Kara and Scott unpack James Murdoch’s acquisition of Vox Media’s podcast network and New York Magazine, and what it says about the future of digital media and Pivot. Then, they break down SpaceX’s…
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Elon's Big Loss, Trump's Stock Trades, and OpenAI vs. Apple
May 19, 2026
Kara and Scott discuss Elon Musk losing the OpenAI trial — just as they predicted. Then, OpenAI gears up for its next battle: a potential legal fight with Apple over ChatGPT’s integration into Siri…
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