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EPISODE · May 12, 2026 · 1H 4M

Midterm Map Wars, AirPods Revamp, and Trump Phone Grift

from Pivot · host New York Magazine

Kara and Scott discuss ABC pushing back against the FCC and how the escalating redistricting wars could reshape the midterms. Then, Apple’s AirPods with built-in cameras move closer to reality. Plus, the Trump Phone remains MIA, and the Pentagon releases a new batch of UFO files. Have a suggestion for Kara’s Scott-free August guest co-hosts? Leave us a message at 855-51-PIVOT, email [email protected], or tag us on Bluesky or Threads. Watch this episode on the ⁠⁠Pivot YouTube channel⁠⁠. Follow us on Instagram and Threads at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcastofficial⁠⁠. Follow us on Bluesky at ⁠⁠@pivotpod.bsky.social⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok at ⁠⁠@pivotpodcast⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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