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Kash Patel Defends FBI's New Policy on Bestiality. Kara and Scott Have Questions.

Kara and Scott debate Sydney Sweeney’s latest controversial ad. Raging Moderates Co-Host Jessica Tarlov joins to discuss Canada cozying up to Europe, and the art of political disagreement. Then,  Universal's cold feet about the Elon Musk documentary, Zuckerberg’s motive in the AI debate, and Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon find common ground. And...why is FBI Director Kash Patel explaining the FBI’s stance on bestiality? Kara and Scott are going on tour! Get your tickets at https://www.PivotTour.com Subscribe to Pivot! https://www.youtube.com/@pivot?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 Intro 00:30 Pivot Tour Announce 1:25 Sydney Sweeney Ad Controversy 10:50 Canada/EU Partnership 18:23 How to Disagree Better 27:06 Universal Gets Cold Feet on Elon Doc 33:46 Zuck Weighs in on AI Safety 42:45 Bernie & Bannon 48:24 Kash Patel on Bestiality 55:22 Predictions #pivot #pivotpodcast #karaswisher #scottgalloway #sydneysweeney #canada #canadatrade #jessicatarlov #elonmusk #documentary #musk #markzuckerberg #ai #meta #berniesanders #stevebannon #kashpatel #fbi #bestiality Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin Todd Wiseman Vox Media's Executive Producer of Podcasts: Nishat Kurwa Subscribe to Pivot on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot/id1073226719 Subscribe to Pivot on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MU3RFGELZxPT9XHVwTNPR Follow us on Instagram and Threads at: https://www.instagram.com/pivotpodcastofficial/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@PIVOTPODCAST Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com About Pivot 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. Episodes blend breaking news analysis with bold predictions, sharp debate, and the occasional argument between the two hosts. From New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Scott GallowayhostKara Swisherhost
Sep 18, 20261h 6mWatch on YouTube ↗

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EPISODE INFO

Released
September 18, 2026
Duration
1h 6m
Channel
Pivot
Watch on YouTube
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Kara and Scott debate Sydney Sweeney’s latest controversial ad. Raging Moderates Co-Host Jessica Tarlov joins to discuss Canada cozying up to Europe, and the art of political disagreement. Then,  Universal's cold feet about the Elon Musk documentary, Zuckerberg’s motive in the AI debate, and Bernie Sanders and Steve Bannon find common ground. And...why is FBI Director Kash Patel explaining the FBI’s stance on bestiality? Kara and Scott are going on tour! Get your tickets at https://www.PivotTour.com Subscribe to Pivot! https://www.youtube.com/@pivot?sub_confirmation=1 00:00 Intro 00:30 Pivot Tour Announce 1:25 Sydney Sweeney Ad Controversy 10:50 Canada/EU Partnership 18:23 How to Disagree Better 27:06 Universal Gets Cold Feet on Elon Doc 33:46 Zuck Weighs in on AI Safety 42:45 Bernie & Bannon 48:24 Kash Patel on Bestiality 55:22 Predictions #pivot #pivotpodcast #karaswisher #scottgalloway #sydneysweeney #canada #canadatrade #jessicatarlov #elonmusk #documentary #musk #markzuckerberg #ai #meta #berniesanders #stevebannon #kashpatel #fbi #bestiality Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin Todd Wiseman Vox Media's Executive Producer of Podcasts: Nishat Kurwa Subscribe to Pivot on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pivot/id1073226719 Subscribe to Pivot on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4MU3RFGELZxPT9XHVwTNPR Follow us on Instagram and Threads at: https://www.instagram.com/pivotpodcastofficial/ Follow us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@PIVOTPODCAST Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com About Pivot 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. Episodes blend breaking news analysis with bold predictions, sharp debate, and the occasional argument between the two hosts. From New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

SPEAKERS

  • Scott Galloway

    host

    NYU Stern marketing professor and entrepreneur; co-host of Pivot.

  • Kara Swisher

    host

    Technology journalist and podcast host; co-host of Pivot.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Pivot, featuring Scott Galloway and Kara Swisher, Kash Patel Defends FBI's New Policy on Bestiality. Kara and Scott Have Questions. explores from Sydney Sweeney backlash to AI fear and political theater Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway open with tour news and a sharp debate over Sydney Sweeney’s controversial ads, using the backlash to explore culture-war dynamics and career strategy.

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