Debating an RFK Jr. Interview | Pivot

Scott Galloway asks Kara Swisher for her professional advice on whether he should have interviewed Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on his Prof G podcast. #pivot #podcast #rfkjr

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May 14, 20244mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: May 14, 2024
Duration: 4m
Channel: Pivot
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Scott Galloway asks Kara Swisher for her professional advice on whether he should have interviewed Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on his Prof G podcast. #pivot #podcast #rfkjr

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Scott Galloway
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Kara Swisher
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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Pivot, featuring Scott Galloway and Kara Swisher, Debating an RFK Jr. Interview | Pivot explores should Controversial Figures Be Platformed? Swisher and Galloway Debate Boundaries Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway debate whether Scott should host Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on his Prof G podcast after RFK Jr. expressed interest. They wrestle with the ethical and practical challenges of interviewing a charismatic guest who frequently spreads misinformation, especially about vaccines. Kara argues that such interviews require deep subject-matter preparation and a combative style to avoid amplifying falsehoods, which she thinks doesn’t align with Scott’s usual approach. Scott ultimately shares that his team decided against the interview, partly because of RFK Jr.’s limited electoral prospects and the risk of legitimizing reckless views.

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