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Kara and guest Roy Wood Jr. discuss Trump's trade war with Canada, the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger, and Melania's return.

Kara is joined by comedian and “Have I Got News for You” host Roy Wood Jr., as Scott-Free August rolls on! They unpack Trump’s escalating trade war with Canada, his stock-trading spree, and his reunion with Michael Cohen. Then, the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger saga takes another twist as California AG Rob Bonta calls off settlement talks. Plus, the Pentagon targets Stars and Stripes, and Melania returns from... wherever she's been. 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

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