Saudi Comedy Festival Controversy, Threads' Major Milestone, and Trump's Movie Tariff

In this episode of Pivot, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss a range of topics, including Donald Trump's proposed tariffs on foreign films and the controversy surrounding comedians performing at the Riyadh Comedy Festival in Saudi Arabia. They delve into the implications of Trump's tariff for Netflix and the broader media landscape, as well as the ethical considerations for comedians accepting money from a state-sponsored event with content restrictions. They also analyze Threads surpassing X in daily active users and debate the potential carving up of TikTok for Republican donors. Additionally, they touch on Trump's retribution campaign against James Comey and the broader issue of political vengeance. They conclude with wins and fails, highlighting consumer pushback against Sinclair and Nexstar's blackout of Jimmy Kimmel and criticizing Hakeem Jeffries' leadership.