# Pivot

> Pivot is the tech, business, and politics podcast and media franchise co-created and co-hosted by Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway, published by New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network. It combines twice-weekly commentary with video episodes and ticketed live events, supported by advertising and sponsorships.

- **Founded:** 2018
- **Headquarters:** New York, United States
- **Founders:** Kara Swisher (Co-creator and co-host), Scott Galloway (Co-creator and co-host)
- **Products:** Pivot audio podcast, Pivot full-episode video, Pivot Live tour, Advertising and sponsorship
- **Notable:** Adweek Thought Leadership Podcast of the Year, 2019., Best Business Podcast Webby awards in 2025 and 2026, according to the 2026 tour announcement., Best News Podcast at the iHeart Podcast Awards in 2024 and 2025, according to the 2026 tour announcement.

## Products & services

- **Pivot audio podcast** — Free, advertising-supported commentary published on Tuesdays and Fridays.
- **Pivot full-episode video** — Full episodes distributed on the official YouTube channel.
- **Pivot Live tour** — Ticketed live conversations, guests, and audience experiences in the United States and Canada.
- **Advertising and sponsorship** — Podcast advertising through Vox Media and event sponsorships.

## Achievements

- Adweek Thought Leadership Podcast of the Year, 2019.
- Best Business Podcast Webby awards in 2025 and 2026, according to the 2026 tour announcement.
- Best News Podcast at the iHeart Podcast Awards in 2024 and 2025, according to the 2026 tour announcement.

## Latest updates

- **2026-09** — Second annual tour announced for six cities in November; Vox reported more than 11,000 attendees on the sold-out 2025 tour.
- **2026-05** — Lupa Systems agreed to acquire New York Magazine, the Vox Media Podcast Network, and Vox; this was a parent-business transaction, not standalone Pivot financing.

## Links

- Website: https://nymag.com/tags/pivot/
- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@pivot
- Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/pivotpod.bsky.social
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pivotpodcastofficial/
- TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pivotpodcast

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Last updated: 2026-10-09