Pivot

Pivot

by New York Magazine

Last updated Oct 27, 2026Is this your podcast?

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 m...

AI overview.New York Magazine is a prominent media outlet known for its in-depth coverage of culture, politics, and technology. The magazine has built a reputation for inci…

Kara · Scott · Kara Swisher
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Insights from recent episode analysis

On the show

Hosts: Kara, Scott
Recent guests
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  • Anthony Scaramucci2 eps
  • Ben Shapiro1 ep
  • Rahm Emanuel1 ep

Also: Kristen Soltis Anderson, Stephanie Ruhle, Heather Cox Richardson, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, Matt Belloni, Ina Garten, Jacob Soboroff, Jennifer Welch, Karen Attiah, Kaitlan Collins, Roy Wood Jr., Mark Cuban, Adam Mockler, Chelsea Handler, Kevin Roose, Casey Newton, Hillary Clinton

Audience Interest

Estimated Reach: 4.8M to 25M
Listeners across platforms
  • technology industry news
  • business insights
professionalsgeneral

Podcast Focus

Categories: news · technology
  • tech business stories
  • political scrutiny

Publishing Consistency

Frequency: Daily
800+ episodes since 2018
  • weekly episodes
  • seven years active

Insights are generated by CastFox AI using publicly available data, episode content, and proprietary models.

Most discussed topics

technology
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politics
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trump
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spacex ipo
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openai
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media
3

Brands & references

Generic platforms filtered out.
Medium Confidence

Total monthly reach

4.8M to 25M

Based on 3 signals.

Built from

Charts in 49 marketsPlatform followersListener reviewsHome market: United States

By chart position

  • 🇺🇸
    United States · News CommentaryHOME
    #2
    1.0M to 5.3M
  • 🇬🇧
    United Kingdom · News Commentary
    #2
    70K to 372K
  • 🇨🇦
    Canada · News Commentary
    #1
    70K to 368K
  • 🇦🇺
    Australia · News Commentary
    #1
    54K to 286K
  • 🇮🇳
    India · News Commentary
    #4
    27K to 141K
  • Per-Episode Audience

    Est. listeners per new episode within ~30 days

    1.4M to 7.6M
    🎙 Daily cadence·805 episodes·Last published yesterday
  • Monthly Reach

    Unique listeners across all episodes (30 days)

    4.8M to 25M
    🇺🇸70%🇬🇧5%🇨🇦5%+10 more
  • Active Followers

    Loyal subscribers who consistently listen

    2.6M to 14M
    53K real followers tracked across platforms

Market Insights

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Platform Distribution

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Distribution & Reach

About the show, platforms, and key insights.

New York Magazine is a prominent media outlet known for its in-depth coverage of culture, politics, and technology. The magazine has built a reputation for incisive journalism and thought-provoking commentary, making it a trusted source for contemporary issues. The podcast "Pivot," hosted by journalist Kara Swisher and NYU Professor Scott Galloway, stands out for its candid discussions on the intersections of technology, business, and politics. With a format that combines sharp insights, bold predictions, and lively banter, the show engages listeners through its unique blend of expertise and personality. The hosts tackle current events and future trends, making the content both relevant and entertaining. Listeners of "Pivot" are typically engaged individuals interested in understanding the complexities of the digital landscape and its societal implications. The podcast offers valuable perspectives and analysis, making it a go-to source for those seeking to navigate the rapidly evolving world of tech and business.

By the numbers

  • Total followers: 289K
  • Total plays: 31M
  • Total reviews: 8.6K

Platforms

  • TuneIn

    • Followers: 8.0K
  • Castbox

    • Followers: 35K
    • Plays: 2.0M
    • Reviews: 179
  • YouTube

    • Subscribers: 236K
    • Views: 29M
    • Videos: 517
  • Podcast App

    • Followers: 9.7K
    • Reviews: 8.4K
  • Podcast Republic

    • Followers: 39
    • Reviews: 1

Audience

professionals, general

Key insights

What the show covers

  • tech business stories
  • political scrutiny
  • bold predictions
  • host banter and debate

Audience interests

  • technology industry news
  • business insights
  • political analysis
  • media trends

Platform reach

  • available on multiple platforms
  • distributed on YouTube
  • accessible via podcast apps
  • part of Vox Media Network

Publishing consistency

  • weekly episodes
  • seven years active
  • 765 total episodes
  • consistent release schedule

Chart history for Pivot

Peaked at #1 in Canada, top 10 in 40 of 50 tracked markets, currently #1 in Canada.

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United States—#2#2—
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Ireland—#2#2—
Spain—#2#2—
Sweden—#2#2—
Norway—#2#2—
Denmark—#2#2—
AE—#2#2—
SG—#2#2—
MY—#2#2—
RO—#3#3—
TH—#3#3—
VN—#3#3—
South Africa—#3#3—
IL—#4#4—

Chart Positions

50 placements across 43 markets.