So Why Is Elon Musk Going After Kara Swisher This Time?

Elon Musk says Kara "really wants to go to prison," and she has some thoughts! Kara and Scott break down the contrasting earnings reports from SpaceX and Tesla, and the potential merger of Musk’s two companies. Plus, Meta’s blockbuster earnings, Zuckerberg’s latest power play, and Joel Kaplan’s exit. Then, Sacha Baron Cohen joins to discuss his new movie, "Ali G: Who Iz I?" and why he doesn't think democracy is compatible with social media. 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 Kara Responds to Elon Threats 7:50 SpaceX and Tesla Earnings 11:10 Will Tesla Merge With SpaceX? 22:01 Meta Earnings 27:33 Joel Kaplan's Meta Exit 33:09 Sacha Baron Cohen Brings Back Ali G 01:02:50 Predictions #pivot #pivotpodcast #karaswisher #scottgalloway #elonmusk #spacex #spacexupdates #spacexnews #tesla #teslanews #meta #joelkaplan #sachabaroncohen #alig 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.

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Oct 23, 20261h 9mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: October 23, 2026
Duration: 1h 9m
Channel: Pivot
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Elon Musk says Kara "really wants to go to prison," and she has some thoughts! Kara and Scott break down the contrasting earnings reports from SpaceX and Tesla, and the potential merger of Musk’s two companies. Plus, Meta’s blockbuster earnings, Zuckerberg’s latest power play, and Joel Kaplan’s exit. Then, Sacha Baron Cohen joins to discuss his new movie, "Ali G: Who Iz I?" and why he doesn't think democracy is compatible with social media. 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 Kara Responds to Elon Threats 7:50 SpaceX and Tesla Earnings 11:10 Will Tesla Merge With SpaceX? 22:01 Meta Earnings 27:33 Joel Kaplan's Meta Exit 33:09 Sacha Baron Cohen Brings Back Ali G 01:02:50 Predictions #pivot #pivotpodcast #karaswisher #scottgalloway #elonmusk #spacex #spacexupdates #spacexnews #tesla #teslanews #meta #joelkaplan #sachabaroncohen #alig 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

Kara Swisher
host
Tech and media journalist and co-host of Pivot.
Scott Galloway
host
Business professor, entrepreneur, and co-host of Pivot.
Sacha Baron Cohen
guest
Actor, comedian, and satirist known for characters including Borat, Ali G, and Brüno.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Pivot, featuring Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway, So Why Is Elon Musk Going After Kara Swisher This Time? explores swisher vs. Musk, big-tech earnings, and satire in the AI age Kara Swisher responds to Elon Musk’s “prison” insinuation by labeling it intimidation and “toddler behavior,” while arguing that powerful figures’ rhetoric can trigger real-world harassment and threats.

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