Trump's desperate attempts to suppress Epstein files reveal profound fear, potentially jeopardizing democracy itself as he navigates health questions and evolving conservative ideologies.
DOJ defiance over Epstein files fuels accusations of law-breaking and political cover-ups, leaving critical questions about abuse and accountability unanswered.
Border Patrol agents are now conducting aggressive immigration enforcement in major U.S. cities, targeting "sanctuary cities" to meet deportation goals. This shift from border policing raises concerns about due process and the accuracy of criminal allegations.
New Epstein emails reveal Donald Trump's deeper, longer-lasting ties to the convicted sex offender, directly contradicting his public denials and raising serious questions.
Uncover how Jeffrey Epstein leveraged his powerful connections and wealth to manipulate scientific research, political figures, and ultimately, justice itself, revealing a vast network of complicity.
"Notes on Being a Man" by Scott Galloway - This book is mentioned as Scott Galloway's new bestseller.
People Mentioned
Gregory Bovenno (Border Patrol Official) - Mentioned in the context of federal immigration enforcement operations in Chicago.
Trisha McGloflin (Department of Homeland Security spokesperson) - Described as a "lying spokesperson" from whom news information is gathered.
Christie Noem - Mentioned in a discussion about lack of communication between federal and state governments.
Donald Trump - Frequently mentioned in relation to immigration policies, criticism of Chicago, and his role in government shutdowns.
Ronna McDaniel - Her prediction about a full vote by early December regarding the Epstein files is mentioned.
Marjorie Taylor Greene - Mentioned as a Democratic presidential candidate and her stance on certain topics.
Steve Bannon - Mentioned as someone Kara Swisher watches for his commentary on Trump.
Ghislaine Maxwell - Mentioned in relation to the Epstein case and potential pardons.
Julian Assange - Mentioned in the context of pardons and the justice system.
Jack Schlossberg (Grandson of John F. Kennedy) - Mentioned for entering the race for Congress with viral social media videos.
Jerry Nadler (Retiring Representative) - His district in Manhattan is where Jack Schlossberg is running for Congress.
Hillary Clinton - Mentioned as an example of a female candidate who lost despite qualifications.
Kamala Harris - Mentioned as an example of a female candidate who lost despite qualifications.
Gavin Newsom - Mentioned as a governor with "awesome dad energy" and potentially running for president.
AOC (Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez) - Mentioned in a discussion about attractiveness and potential presidential candidacy.
Chuck Schumer - Mentioned as a Senator Scott Galloway would like AOC to primary.
Emily Ratajkowski - Mentioned in a discussion about Scott Galloway's interest in her.
Mel Robbins - Mentioned as someone who texted Scott Galloway about his book reaching number one.
Kim Kardashian - Mentioned in the context of her shapewear brand Skims and its valuation.
Rihanna - Mentioned as an example of a celebrity with a successful beauty brand.
Jessica Simpson - Mentioned as an example of a celebrity with a company valued at a billion dollars.
Haley Bieber - Mentioned in relation to brand management.
Zendaya - Mentioned as an example of a celebrity who attaches themselves to brands for equity.
Roger Federer - Mentioned as a billionaire who made more money through equity in brands.
Poochie (Lead Guest Services Representative at Wiener Circle) - Introduced as a surprise guest from Chicago's Wiener Circle.
Andrew Yang - Appears as a guest to ask a question, congratulates Scott Galloway on his book, and discusses his own political aspirations and platform.
Rohil (Student at the University of Chicago) - Asks a two-part question about economic data and the Fed.
Pat - Calls in to thank Kara Swisher for advice given on a previous podcast.
Paula - Asks a question about using existing real estate to solve the housing issue.
Organizations & Institutions
Odoo - Mentioned as a sponsor providing integrated business software.
Upwork - Mentioned as a sponsor providing access to top-tier freelancers.
Google - Mentioned as a tech company with offices in Chicago, with Chicago being a highly requested transfer location within the company.
Argonne National Laboratory - Mentioned as a key institution in Illinois for building quantum and AI.
Fermilab - Mentioned as a key institution in Illinois for building quantum and AI.
University of Chicago - Mentioned as a key institution in Illinois for building quantum and AI, and for initiating the Chicago Quantum Exchange.
University of Illinois - Mentioned as a partner in building the Chicago Quantum Exchange.
Purdue University - Mentioned as a great institution in the Midwest for quantum and AI.
University of Wisconsin Madison - Mentioned as a great institution in the Midwest for quantum and AI.
Goldman Sachs - Mentioned as the lead investor in Skims' new funding round.
Nike - Mentioned as a partner for Skims.
New York Magazine - Mentioned as the publisher of the Pivot podcast.
Vox Media Podcast Network - Mentioned as the network producing the Pivot podcast.
Department of Justice (DOJ) - Mentioned in relation to the effort to release Epstein files.
House of Representatives - Mentioned in relation to the vote on releasing Epstein files.
Senate - Mentioned in relation to the vote on releasing Epstein files.
Anthropic - Mentioned in the context of AI and its potential use in generating news cycles.
ChatGPT - Mentioned in the context of AI and its potential use in generating news cycles.
Wiener Circle - An iconic Chicago institution that provides hot dogs for the podcast hosts.
Property Media - Scott Galloway offers internships there for the summer.
U.S. Department of Justice - Mentioned in relation to pardons and clemency.
New York Times - Mentioned in relation to Scott Galloway's book reaching number one.
Courses & Educational Resources
Trade School - Mentioned as a potential option within a national service program.
Websites & Online Resources
Odoo.com - The website to try Odoo for free.
Upwork.com - The website to use Upwork and claim offers.
Other Resources
Epstein Emails - Released documents and emails related to Jeffrey Epstein and his connections.
Raiders of the Lost Ark - Gregory Bovenno is compared to a character from this movie.
"Call in the troops fast" tweet by Trump - Mentioned as his response to crime in Chicago.
"Chicken in every pot and a Cialis in every cupboard" - Andrew Yang's humorous campaign slogan.
"Notes on Being a Man" - Scott Galloway's new book.
Skims - Kim Kardashian's shapewear brand.
"The Drew Bros" - Mentioned as part of the production team.
"Mr. Varian and Dan Shalen" - Mentioned as part of the production team.
"Trish Hargato, Kelly Shronter, and Kelly Lynch" - Mentioned for providing ground support.
"MSG Entertainment and Chicago Theater" - Special thanks for venue support.
"Vox Experiential Team" (Tara Riley, Courtney Given, Abby Arnofsky, and Caitlyn Berlin) - Thanked for their work.
"A Shara Cruz" - Vox Media executive producer of podcasts.
YouTube - Mentioned as a platform where selected shows from the tour can be found.
"The Bachelor" - Mentioned in relation to Scott Galloway's dating life.
"Cackney and Lacey" - Mentioned as a reference to insult someone.
"Beetlejuice" - Mentioned as a Broadway show.
"Notes on Being a Man" - Scott Galloway's book.
"The Roache Posey" - An obscure reference possibly related to a tattoo or body art.
"Cialis" - Mentioned in Andrew Yang's humorous campaign slogan.
"The Bachelor" - Mentioned in reference to Scott Galloway's dating life.
"Cialis" - Mentioned in Andrew Yang's humorous campaign slogan.