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Iran Ceasefire Uncertainty, Democratic Wins, and Musk vs. Altman

Pivot

Vox Media Podcast Network

News Commentary, Tech News, News, Technology

4.29.2K Ratings

🗓️ 10 April 2026

⏱️ 68 minutes

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Summary

Kara is joined by guest host Rahm Emanuel to unpack the shaky Iran ceasefire, and what it means for U.S. credibility abroad. Then, they break down Democrats’ recent electoral momentum, and the chaos unfolding in the California governor’s race. Plus, Elon Musk takes aim at Sam Altman, and unfortunately, RFK Jr. launches a podcast. 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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1:09.6

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1:18.3

Hi, everyone.

1:19.2

This is Pivot from New York Magazine and the Box Media Podcast Network.

1:22.5

I'm Kara Swisher.

1:23.8

Scott is off still.

1:25.2

I don't know where Scott is.

1:26.3

He's just off rambling around. Actually, I'm going to see him tonight at the premiere of my new series for CNN. But I brought on another incredible co-host. He's been ambassador to Japan and the mayor of Chicago. It seems like he's running for president. It's Rom Emanuel. Hey, Rom, how you doing? I'm good. How are you? Good, good. You have been

1:45.6

everywhere. What's happening? Try to tell us what's happening, besides lecturing the Democratic Party,

1:50.9

which we'll get to in a minute. But what, what are you doing? Well, first of all, I'm listening

1:55.9

to American people. I've been out and talking to them about things like how to make sure they get ahead, their families

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