Where Is Mitch McConnell? Kara Swisher (Still) Wants Answers | Pivot

As our Scott Free month comes to a close, Kara is joined by MS NOW’s Jacob Soboroff! They remember Gloria Steinem, discuss Apple caving to Trump over “Lake America,” and unpack the administration’s escalating crackdown on mail-in voting. Then, they break down the global bond sell-off and George Santos getting a lifetime ban from Kalshi. Subscribe to Pivot! https://www.youtube.com/@pivot?sub_confirmation=1 00:00: Intro 6:20 Remembering Gloria Steinem 12:45 Hegseth Body-Shames Canadian Cadets 13:26 Apple Caves on “Lake America” 20:50 Trump's Mail-in Voting Crackdown 36:01 Global Bond Sell-Off 45:45 Kalshi Bans George Santos 53:24 Predictions 57:20 Sen. McConnell is Still Missing #pivot #pivotpodcast #podcast #karaswisher #scottgalloway #gloriasteinem #petehegseth #canada #apple #lakeamerica #lakeontario #trump #trumpnews #midterm2026 #midtermelection #mailinvoting #mailinballots #bonds #bondmarket #kalshi #georgesantos #mitchmcconnell 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.

Jacob SoboroffguestKara Swisherhost

Sep 4, 20261h 2mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: September 4, 2026
Duration: 1h 2m
Channel: Pivot
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

As our Scott Free month comes to a close, Kara is joined by MS NOW’s Jacob Soboroff! They remember Gloria Steinem, discuss Apple caving to Trump over “Lake America,” and unpack the administration’s escalating crackdown on mail-in voting. Then, they break down the global bond sell-off and George Santos getting a lifetime ban from Kalshi. Subscribe to Pivot! https://www.youtube.com/@pivot?sub_confirmation=1 00:00: Intro 6:20 Remembering Gloria Steinem 12:45 Hegseth Body-Shames Canadian Cadets 13:26 Apple Caves on “Lake America” 20:50 Trump's Mail-in Voting Crackdown 36:01 Global Bond Sell-Off 45:45 Kalshi Bans George Santos 53:24 Predictions 57:20 Sen. McConnell is Still Missing #pivot #pivotpodcast #podcast #karaswisher #scottgalloway #gloriasteinem #petehegseth #canada #apple #lakeamerica #lakeontario #trump #trumpnews #midterm2026 #midtermelection #mailinvoting #mailinballots #bonds #bondmarket #kalshi #georgesantos #mitchmcconnell 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

Jacob Soboroff
guest
MSNBC journalist and anchor of “Connect with Jacob Soboroff.”
Kara Swisher
host
Journalist and podcast host; co-host of Pivot from New York Magazine and Vox Media Podcast Network.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Pivot, featuring Jacob Soboroff and Kara Swisher, Where Is Mitch McConnell? Kara Swisher (Still) Wants Answers | Pivot explores swisher and Soboroff dissect Trump-era distractions, markets, and media accountability They memorialize Gloria Steinem’s legacy and discuss feminism, protest politics, and contemporary backlash against women’s anger and activism.

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