The Dangers of Elon Musk and Donald Trump's Growing Alliance | Pivot

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss the repercussions of Brazil blocking X, and whether other countries will take on Elon Musk. Plus, Donald Trump creates a role for Elon on a government efficiency commission. What exactly could Elon do in this position, and how dangerous is his alliance with Trump? 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 at https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot #pivot #podcast #elonmusk #donaldtrump #brazil #starlink

Kara SwisherhostScott Gallowayhost

Sep 6, 20248mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: September 6, 2024
Duration: 8m
Channel: Pivot
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss the repercussions of Brazil blocking X, and whether other countries will take on Elon Musk. Plus, Donald Trump creates a role for Elon on a government efficiency commission. What exactly could Elon do in this position, and how dangerous is his alliance with Trump? 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 at https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot #pivot #podcast #elonmusk #donaldtrump #brazil #starlink

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Kara Swisher
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Scott Galloway
host

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Pivot, featuring Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway, The Dangers of Elon Musk and Donald Trump's Growing Alliance | Pivot explores musk, Brazil, and Trump: Tech Power, Hypocrisy, and Dangerous Alliances The episode examines Brazil’s nationwide ban on X and Elon Musk’s refusal to comply with basic legal requirements, highlighting his inconsistent, cynical approach to free speech and censorship across countries. Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway argue that X is largely irrelevant in Brazil and that the case reflects a broader global pushback against unaccountable tech power. They warn that Musk’s growing leverage via Starlink and his deepening political alignment with Donald Trump pose serious risks, from infrastructure dependency to massive conflicts of interest in a potential Trump administration. The hosts also flag Musk’s flirtation with extremist content as a likely flashpoint with European regulators, suggesting his behavior could trigger more bans and regulatory battles worldwide.

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