Pivot is a weekly podcast hosted by Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway that examines how technology industry developments intersect with politics, regulation, and the broader economy. Produced by Vox Media and the New York Magazine podcast network, the show breaks down platform power struggles and policy debates for a broad public audience.

Editorial Focus

• Technology Accountability: Swisher’s interviews and reporting hold tech executives to account on privacy, content moderation, and competition policy.
• Market Analysis: Galloway dissects earnings reports, mergers, and market strategy to explain how corporate decisions shape labor markets and civic life.
• Policy Conversations: The hosts frequently invite lawmakers, regulators, and experts to discuss antitrust enforcement, industrial policy, and democratic resilience.

Audience Strategy

• Multi-Platform Distribution: Episodes publish on major podcast apps, Vox Media sites, and YouTube highlight channels, reaching business leaders, policymakers, and engaged citizens.
• Live Events: Pivot Live tours bring the show’s analysis to theaters and conferences, blending journalism with civic engagement.
• Community Engagement: Listener questions and premium subscription content allow the hosts to address emerging policy debates quickly.

Political Impact

Pivot helps frame national conversations about technology governance by:

• Surfacing the regulatory stakes of product launches, platform bans, and corporate lobbying.
• Translating earnings calls and venture capital trends into implications for workers, consumers, and democratic institutions.
• Providing a forum where technology, business, and political leaders debate the responsibilities of dominant platforms.

By combining Swisher’s reporting with Galloway’s market analysis, Pivot has become a key venue for understanding the power struggles shaping the modern digital economy and their consequences for American politics.