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Kash Patel Sues, Trump's Psychedelics Push, and Netflix’s Podcast Bet

Pivot

6 DAYS AGO
Pivot

Pivot

6 DAYS AGO

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Kara and Scott discuss Kash Patel’s defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic, and Donald Trump’s attempt to appease Joe Rogan with an executive order on psychedelics. Then, they break down the U.S. seizure of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship, as JD Vance heads...

Highlights

Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway unpack a week of high-stakes policy moves, diplomatic turbulence, and tech-industry pivots — all while questioning who’s really steering the ship in Washington, Silicon Valley, and beyond.
04:56
The Atlantic's reporting on Kash Patel is thoughtful and substantiated despite his $250M defamation suit
17:53
Iran has shot more projectiles at the UAE than Israel
23:19
Stanford study shows ibogaine has positive effects on veterans with PTSD, depression, and anxiety
36:26
Mandate a 30-day review period for new AI models to balance safety and economic growth
48:54
Netflix is launching a TikTok-style vertical video feed this month.
1:10:06
Reed Hastings’ 30-year Netflix leadership transformed it from DVD-by-mail to global streaming giant

Chapters

What happens when an FBI official sues over misconduct claims — and why it matters for national security?
00:00
Is the U.S. losing its grip on Gulf diplomacy — and is China stepping in to fill the void?
17:53
Did Joe Rogan just change federal drug policy? The irony behind Trump’s psychedelic order.
23:19
Who’s actually governing AI — and what would responsible global oversight look like?
33:40
How Netflix is betting big on short-form video, podcasts, and AI — even as Wall Street hesitates.
46:01
Why podcasts are thriving with younger listeners — and what Reed Hastings’ exit says about leadership longevity.
54:05

Transcript

Kara Swisher: More and more Americans are finding themselves taking care of their kids and their parents at the same time. Scott Galloway: Well, you know, I joke that there's a dark game, which I was playing, which family member will disappoint today? Ka...