In this episode of Pivot, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss current events, beginning with the controversy surrounding Jimmy Kimmel's show being pulled off the air after a joke about Charlie Kirk, leading to a broader discussion about free speech, cancel culture, and the influence of political figures on media. They analyze Bob Iger's decision and the actions of Brendan Carr, highlighting hypocrisy and potential legal issues. The conversation shifts to Donald Trump's litigiousness and the TikTok deal, which they criticize as cronyism and a threat to national security. They also touch on the FBI Director Kash Patel's testimony, Nvidia's investment in Intel, and potential mergers and acquisitions in the media landscape, ending with a discussion about potential presidential candidates and their platforms.
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