Midterm Map Wars, AirPods Revamp, and Trump Phone Grift

About this episode

Kara and Scott discuss the implications of redistricting on midterm elections, Apple's AirPods advancements, and the status of the Trump Phone amidst new UFO file releases from the Pentagon.

Kara and Scott discuss ABC pushing back against the FCC and how the escalating redistricting wars could reshape the midterms. Then, Apple’s AirPods with built-in cameras move closer to reality. Plus, the Trump Phone remains MIA, and the Pentagon releases a new batch of UFO files. Have a suggestion for Kara’s Scott-free August guest co-hosts? Leave us a message at 855-51-PIVOT, email pivot@voxmedia.com, or tag us on Bluesky or Threads. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠. Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Hosts: Kara, Scott

Topics covered

• midterm elections
• redistricting
• technology
• Apple products
• politics
• UFOs

Keywords

• midterms
• AirPods
• redistricting
• Trump Phone
• UFOs
• FCC
• ABC

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ABC, FCC, Pentagon

Products: AirPods

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