# James Murdoch & Vox Media, SpaceX IPO Predictions, and Bezos Gets Defensive

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Podcast: [Pivot](https://stenobird.com/podcast/pivot-174725)
Published: 2026-05-22T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Kara and Scott unpack James Murdoch’s acquisition of Vox Media’s podcast network and New York Magazine, and what it says about the future of digital media and Pivot. Then, they break down SpaceX’s eye-popping IPO filing, and why the numbers may not add up. Plus, Jeff Bezos defends his tax rate, Mark Cuban teams up with Trump on drug prices, and Nvidia’s massive earnings. 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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