
It's on. Twice a week, award-winning journalist Kara Swisher gets to the heart of the story through no-holds-barred interviews with power players across business, tech, media, politics and beyond. So why do her guests show up? “Smart people,” says Kara, “like difficult questions.” Mondays and Thursdays from New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 433 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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The interviews are interesting, well researched, and thoughtful. However, I have to note the irony of Kara hawking a supplement immediately after a segment in the “Wellness Grifters” episode that discussed why podcasters and other influencers doing exactly that shouldn’t be trusted. It was pretty hard to take the rest of that episode seriously. All that said, on balance the show is worth listening to once in a while. I’d give it a 3.5 and wouldn’t round up, hence the 3 stars given.
Loved all the interviews, but especially the Rosie interview.
Kara is so smart, funny, curious, genuine, and fearless about getting at all the details. The second I think of something I’d like to know, she’s already asking it! I particularly loved the Rosie O’Donnell interview. I love both of them so much and I can only hope to be as thoughtful and brave as they are.
Thanks for connecting us to your world, Kara, and to the worlds of your incredible guests.
Cyberattack We’re Not Ready is a must listen
I just started Ben’s book (This is the Plan) and I’m even more excited to really dig in. It’s the direction and explanation we’ve needed to give average Democrats and voters of all parties some belief that we can break out of this altered universe. Thank you, Kara, for pulling out specific examples of the plan from Ben to spark others to take a deep dive and—more importantly—to take action. Much better than the typical response of “read it in my book”.
Great interview.
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Hosted conversations pair veteran journalists with power players spanning business, tech, media, politics, and culture. Episodes commonly explore timely issues such as AI and technology policy, data centers, cybersecurity, media economics, and governance, often through multiple viewpoints and data-driven context. Notable strengths include access to high-profile guests, rigorous questioning, and a willingness to tackle controversial topics, which can yield candid insights and practical takeaways for listeners and potential sponsors looking to reach policy-makers, executives, and industry professionals. A few episodes blend sharp analysis with personal storytelling, offering a balance of hard-edged journalism and human interest angles that br... more
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