Meta Monopoly Verdict, Trump Signs the Epstein Bill, and Nvidia's Q3 Earnings
Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway discuss Nvidia's blowout Q3 earnings, the sustainability of the current AI boom, and the risks of having the broader economy so dependent on a handful of tech giants. They analyze the federal court ruling that Meta did not break antitrust law with its Instagram and WhatsApp acquisitions, Trump's signing of the bill to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, and the emerging cultural backlash against billionaire entitlement revealed in leaked Epstein-related emails. The conversation also covers Trump's fawning visit with Mohammed bin Salman, Elon Musk's presence at that dinner, the bidding war for Warner Bros. Discovery among Paramount, Comcast, and Netflix, and political implications including New York City Mayor-elect Zoran Mamdani's upcoming meeting with Trump and a possible progressive shift in U.S. politics.
#2414 - Brian Simpson
Joe Rogan and comedian Bryan Simpson discuss recent UFC fights, Dagestani training culture, and why elite wrestlers and fighters develop such unusual levels of discipline and resilience. They dive into the realities of weight cutting, diet and self-discipline, the comedy industry's gatekeeping and diversity debates, and strange internet subcultures like furries and bronies. The conversation also covers government overreach in events such as Waco, Ruby Ridge, and the Tulsa massacre, as well as debates over Epstein files transparency, wealth taxes, political corruption, and how charities and institutions often mismanage funds.
Tech Stock Troubles, Epstein Fallout, and SF Mayor Daniel Lurie
Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway host a live show in San Francisco featuring an interview with Mayor Daniel Lurie about housing affordability, crime, tech's role in the city's recovery, and autonomous vehicles. After the interview, they analyze the latest tech and AI stock selloff and systemic risks around market concentration, then discuss the new Jeffrey Epstein document release and how it exposes corruption in clemency and pardons as well as potential political fallout for Donald Trump. They close with segments on restrictive health-based visa rules, cannabis legalization obstacles, and audience questions on AI's labor impact and youth substance use.
Epstein Emails, Kennedy for Congress, and Guest Gov. JB Pritzker
At a live Pivot show in Chicago, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway interview Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker about federal immigration enforcement operations in Chicago, Donald Trump's attacks on the city, crime trends, redistricting, the government shutdown fight, quantum computing, and his positions on issues like minimum wage, health care, Ukraine, and social media regulation. After the interview, Kara and Scott analyze newly released Jeffrey Epstein documents and what they could mean for Donald Trump, discuss Jack Schlossberg's run for Congress and the role of looks and sexism in politics, and break down Kim Kardashian's Skims valuation and celebrity entrepreneurship. They close with an extended audience Q&A on topics including the Fed and economic data, dating and life advice, housing and NIMBYism, and whether Scott would run for president.
#2393 - Bryan Callen
Joe Rogan and Bryan Callen talk about aging while staying extremely physically active, emphasizing meticulous warm-ups, strength work, and recovery so they can still wrestle, kick, and train hard in their late 50s. They range into addiction and channeling obsessive tendencies into positive pursuits, debates over trans inclusion in sports and culture, government surveillance and censorship, war and Middle East politics, Jeffrey Epstein and intelligence agencies, drug policy and cartels, and inside-baseball comedy topics including personal beefs and the Austin comedy scene. Callen also plugs his new stand-up special "False Gods" and describes a live "acting competition" show he runs in Austin.