Zuck's Meta Manifesto, Data Center Wars, and AI Slop Pushback
As Scott-Free August rolls on, Kara is joined by "Hard Fork" co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton to break down Mark Zuckerberg’s latest AI...
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Technology doesn’t need to be confusing, though too often it is. Do you have tech questions that you’re too embarrassed to ask? Kara Swisher of Recode and Lauren Goode of The Verge have the...
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20 of 798 episodesMichigan's Primary Drama, the DOJ's Next Boss, and Hillary Clinton Co-Hosts
Kara sits down with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for the first episode of Scott-Free August. They discuss Michigan's messy Demo...
RFK Jr.'s Bash Clash, AI's "Jurassic Park" Moment, and Elon's Midterm Millions
Kara and Scott break down RFK Jr.'s combative CNN interview with Dana Bash. Then, Anthropic joins OpenAI in revealing alarming AI hacking in...
Mamdani’s Tax List, Zuck's Media Blitz, and SpaceX’s Trillion-Dollar Wipeout
Kara and Scott unpack Mayor Mamdani’s controversial luxury tax list, Mark Zuckerberg’s AI messaging campaign, and SpaceX’s trillion-dollar w...
Paramount Merger Pause, Meta AI Optimism, and the Peptide Boom
Kara and Scott discuss Paramount's decision to pause its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, and predict whether the blockbuster deal will u...
Trump's Tariffs Return, Kalshi's Midterms Hub, and Elon's AI "Odyssey"
Kara and Scott break down Trump's new tariffs on Canada, Kalshi's new midterms betting hub, and Anthropic's growing political spending. Then...
China's AI Threat, SpaceX's Plunge, and Trump's Truth Social Grift
Kara and Scott unpack the latest Trump grift: Truth Social's paid fast lane for Wall Street. Then, China's new AI model rattles markets, and...
Military Testosterone Screenings, Diarrhea Parasite Politics, and Data Center Debates
Kara and Scott unpack the military’s new testosterone screening program, Trump’s election fraud obsession, and the growing food contaminatio...
Apple Sues OpenAI, States Move to Block Paramount Deal, and McConnell Conspiracy Theories
Kara and Scott discuss Lindsey Graham's legacy, the conspiracy theories around Mitch McConnell's new photo, and whether the Democrats can st...
Netflix Chases YouTube, Meta's AI Photo Grab, and Disney Fights the FCC
Kara is joined by Puck’s Matt Belloni to unpack states’ upcoming antitrust challenge to the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger, Disney’...
World Cup Controversy, Trump Accounts, and DOGE Farewell
Kara is joined by guest co-host, the one and only Anthony Scaramucci. Kara and The Mooch break down Trump inserting himself into the World C...
Trump's Crypto Windfall, Dems' Anti-Establishment Wave, and the Supreme Court’s Big Week
Kara and Scott unpack Trump’s crypto fortune, Democratic primary shakeups, and the Supreme Court’s latest rulings. Then, they discuss SpaceX...
Comcast Splits, OpenAI Weighs IPO Delay, and Buttigieg Targeted
Kara and Scott discuss Comcast splitting itself up, and spinning off NBCUniversal and Sky. Then, OpenAI reportedly considers delaying its IP...
Meta’s Prediction Market App, Europe vs. Big Tech, and Hollywood’s Comeback
Live from Cannes, Kara and Scott unpack the rise of the creator economy, Meta’s prediction market ambitions, and Europe’s push to break free...
Starmer Resigns, Reflecting Pool Fiasco, and Amazon Dumps OpenAI Movie
Kara and Scott discuss Trump's mishandling of Iran, and his vandalism claims about the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Then, lots of drama...
Trump's Iran Deal, SpaceX’s Wild Ride, and Snap’s Specs
Kara and Scott unpack the backlash to Trump’s Iran deal, and the symbolism of the algae bloom in the Lincoln Memorial’s Reflecting Pool. Plu...
The White House UFC Fight, SpaceX’s Big Pop, and Fox’s Roku Deal
Kara and Scott unpack the White House’s UFC spectacle, Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery clearing a major merger hurdle, and SpaceX’s blo...
SpaceX IPO: Markets, Morals, and What It Means for You
Kara and Scott are joined by MS NOW’s Stephanie Ruhle to unpack SpaceX’s blockbuster IPO, OpenAI’s public market ambitions, and rising infla...
Trump's AI Stake, SpaceX's IPO Froth, and Apple's Siri Overhaul
Kara and Scott unpack the ongoing "60 Minutes" fallout, and discuss whether the real story is less about journalism and more about business....
'60 Minutes' Meltdown, Trump's Intel Chief Pick, and Apple’s Next Big Bet
Kara and Scott unpack the growing turmoil at CBS and "60 Minutes," along with Trump’s surprise pick to lead national intelligence, and the c...