Why Democrats' Trump Resistance is Failing | Pivot

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway break down President Trump's speech to Congress, and the Democrats' embarrassing attempts at pushing back. Then, Trump's back and forth on tariffs creates whiplash for the markets and businesses around the world (Note: Trump changed his mind on tariffs after this episode was recorded, and will likely do so again). Plus, Jon Stewart extends an invite to Elon Musk, and Google tries to get the DOJ to stand down. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 05:52 Jon Stewart vs. Elon Musk 10:11 Musk’s Influence In Wisconsin Election 13:51 Google Urges DOJ To Stop Breakup 20:29 Trump’s Speech To Congress 26:37 Ukraine’s Future 32:00 Democrats’ Lackluster Resistance 43:01 Trump’s Tariffs 53:04 Wins And Fails #pivot #podcast #donaldtrump #elonmusk #ukraine #jonstewart #dailyshow #google #alphabet #doj #democrats #canada #mexico #justintrudeau #macron Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin Video Editor: Andy Robinson Audio Engineer: Ernie Indradat Vox Media's Executive Producer of Audio: 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 at https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot

Kara SwisherhostScott GallowayhostJon Stewartguest

Mar 7, 20251h 6mWatch on YouTube ↗

EPISODE INFO

Released: March 7, 2025
Duration: 1h 6m
Channel: Pivot
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EPISODE DESCRIPTION

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway break down President Trump's speech to Congress, and the Democrats' embarrassing attempts at pushing back. Then, Trump's back and forth on tariffs creates whiplash for the markets and businesses around the world (Note: Trump changed his mind on tariffs after this episode was recorded, and will likely do so again). Plus, Jon Stewart extends an invite to Elon Musk, and Google tries to get the DOJ to stand down. Timestamps: 00:00 Intro 05:52 Jon Stewart vs. Elon Musk 10:11 Musk’s Influence In Wisconsin Election 13:51 Google Urges DOJ To Stop Breakup 20:29 Trump’s Speech To Congress 26:37 Ukraine’s Future 32:00 Democrats’ Lackluster Resistance 43:01 Trump’s Tariffs 53:04 Wins And Fails #pivot #podcast #donaldtrump #elonmusk #ukraine #jonstewart #dailyshow #google #alphabet #doj #democrats #canada #mexico #justintrudeau #macron Producers: Lara Naaman Zoë Marcus Taylor Griffin Video Editor: Andy Robinson Audio Engineer: Ernie Indradat Vox Media's Executive Producer of Audio: 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 at https://podcasts.voxmedia.com/show/pivot

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Kara Swisher
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Scott Galloway
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Jon Stewart
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EPISODE SUMMARY

In this episode of Pivot, featuring Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway, Why Democrats' Trump Resistance is Failing | Pivot explores democrats Flail As Trump, Musk, Tech Power Reshape U.S. Politics Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway dissect Donald Trump’s latest address to Congress, arguing it was an effective performance despite being packed with lies and culture‑war theatrics. They contrast Trump’s message discipline with the Democrats’ chaotic, performative resistance tactics, which they say make the party look unserious and undisciplined to swing voters.

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