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Kara and guest host Rahm Emanuel discuss the Iran ceasefire, Democratic electoral wins, and the conflict between Elon Musk and Sam Altman.

Kara is joined by guest host Rahm Emanuel to unpack the shaky Iran ceasefire, and what it means for U.S. credibility abroad. Then, they break down Democrats’ recent electoral momentum, and the chaos unfolding in the California governor’s race. Plus, Elon Musk takes aim at Sam Altman, and unfortunately, RFK Jr. launches a podcast. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠.Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠.Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠.Send us your questions by calling us at 855-51-PIVOT, or email pivot@voxmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Kara

Guest: Rahm Emanuel

Topics covered

• Iran ceasefire
• U.S. credibility
• Democratic electoral momentum
• California governor's race
• Elon Musk
• Sam Altman
• podcasting

Keywords

• Iran ceasefire
• Democrats
• California governor's race
• Elon Musk
• Sam Altman
• RFK Jr.
• podcast

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Organizations: New York Magazine, Pivot, Vox Media

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