Rephonic
Artwork for On with Kara Swisher

On with Kara Swisher

Vox Media
Donald Trump
Artificial Intelligence
Trump Administration
Elon Musk
Democratic Party
Mental Health
ICE
Social Media
Republican Party
Hollywood
Openai
Silicon Valley
California
Trump
Journalism
Jeffrey Epstein
Technology
Comedy
Disinformation
Kamala Harris

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.

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes433Founded4 years ago
Number of ListenersCategory
Society & Culture

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for On with Kara Swisher

Latest Episodes

Kara sits down with Bravo network icon Andy Cohen, the host and executive producer of Watch What Happens Live and executive producer of the Real Housewives franchise. He takes Kara on a tour of the business behind the reality TV juggernaut and why he... more

As a longtime partner and former chairman of the legendary Silicon Valley venture capital firm Sequoia, Sir Michael Moritz had a direct hand in building the modern internet. His early investments in companies like PayPal, Google, and YouTube earned h... more

Our relationship with the digital world is more intimate than ever before – and in her new book, Artificial Intimacy: Who We Become When We Talk to Machines, pioneering tech researcher Sherry Turkle explores the rise of AI companions and what they’re... more

Are the people building AI going to kill us all? That's the question sparking debate across the country right now. While fears of an AI doomsday aren’t new, they broke into the mainstream this month after Jacob Coxon, a 27-year-old British researcher... more

Key Facts

Accepts Guests
Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Pivot
PivotNew York Magazine
The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
The Prof G Pod with Scott GallowayVox Media Podcast Network
The Ezra Klein Show
The Ezra Klein ShowNew York Times Opinion

Recent Guests

Sherry Turkle
Leading expert on human–technology relationships; MIT Initiative on Technology and Self
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: Sherry Turkle Doesn't Buy the Promise of a Perfect Machine
Alex Bores
New York State Assembly member, computer scientist, AI safety advocate
Who Decides (advocacy group)
Episode: AI Agents Went Rogue. Should We Hit the Panic Button?
Renee DiResta
Georgetown University policy researcher, online disinformation expert
Georgetown University
Episode: AI Agents Went Rogue. Should We Hit the Panic Button?
Kevin Roose
Technology journalist
Machine Gods (with NPR)
Episode: AI Agents Went Rogue. Should We Hit the Panic Button?
Jessica Tarlov
Political strategist and pollster, author of I Disagree
Fox News / The Five / Vox Media Podcast Network
Episode: Jessica Tarlov on Winning Arguments and Elections
Safiya Umoja Noble
David O. Sears Presidential Endowed Chair of Social Sciences, UCLA; author of Algorithms of Oppression
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: Flock Cameras, Meta Glasses and the Surveillance Backlash
Victoria Song
Senior reviewer for The Verge and author of the Optimizer newsletter
The Verge
Episode: Flock Cameras, Meta Glasses and the Surveillance Backlash
Jason Koebler
Co-founder of 404 Media
404 Media
Episode: Flock Cameras, Meta Glasses and the Surveillance Backlash
Nicole Proleroth
Cyber security journalist and author
Author of This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends
Episode: Flock Cameras, Meta Glasses and the Surveillance Backlash

Host

Kara Swisher
Host of On with Kara Swisher; veteran journalist known for no-holds-barred interviews across tech, business, politics, and media.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 5.5k ratings
  • Decent, but other similar shows are better

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    PalliativePaul
    United States2 months ago
  • Rosie

    Loved all the interviews, but especially the Rosie interview.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tinkerbell from Bellevue
    United States2 months ago
  • Appreciative of the these nuanced conversations

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bethlbenson
    United States2 months ago
  • Left shaking in my boots

    Cyberattack We’re Not Ready is a must listen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daluca64
    United States2 months ago
  • Talking Plans with Ben Wickler

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KRomfoe
    United States2 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners praise high-quality, knowledgeable interviews and a sharp, data-informed approach.
Quality is often described as current and engaging, though a few episodes receive mixed reviews on editing or tone.
Some critiques call out moments of over-verbosity or ego in interview pacing.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Sherry Turkle Doesn't Buy the Promise of a Perfect Machine
Q: How do we situate the intimacy crisis within a political context?
The guest explains that the pursuit of intimate connections with machines can erode individual agency and political participation, potentially fostering authoritarian tendencies as people defer to convenient, technology-mediated interactions.
Flock Cameras, Meta Glasses and the Surveillance Backlash
Q: What information should companies simply never be allowed to collect in the first place?
The guests agree that sensitive personal data should be tightly restricted, with emphasis on requiring robust public discourse, clear consent, and strong regulatory guardrails before deploying pervasive surveillance or wearables; the consensus leans toward banning or severely limiting data types that enable profiling, doxxing, or discriminatory targeting without opt-in and oversight.
Three Mayors of Blue Cities in a Polarized America
Q: What is something where you're maybe quietly copying another mayor's homework to benefit your own city?
Mayors directly cite practical, scalable ideas from peers—like Boston's women's sports campus, Houston's homeless encampment strategy, or San Francisco's approach to concentrated social services—emphasizing that effective governance is about adapting proven concepts to local contexts.
Big Tech’s Litigation Era
Q: Do you expect a trial in 2027 for major AI copyright cases?
Gardner anticipates at least one trial in 2027, given ongoing settlements, the complexity of data sourcing, and evolving legal standards around fair use and data licensing.
Big Tech’s Litigation Era
Q: What are the potential legal theories being used in social media addiction cases?
The discussion covers product design liability and nuisance theories, including debates on whether features like infinite scroll and notifications constitute editorial control or speech, shaping the path toward trial or settlement.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About On with Kara Swisher

What is On with Kara Swisher about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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

Where can I find podcast stats for On with Kara Swisher?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for On with Kara Swisher. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to On with Kara Swisher and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does On with Kara Swisher get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for four million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for On with Kara Swisher, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for On with Kara Swisher?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for On with Kara Swisher, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does On with Kara Swisher have?

To see how many followers or subscribers On with Kara Swisher has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to On with Kara Swisher?

These podcasts share a similar audience with On with Kara Swisher:

1. Pivot
2. Raging Moderates with Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov
3. The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway
4. The Ezra Klein Show
5. The Bulwark Daily

How many episodes of On with Kara Swisher are there?

On with Kara Swisher launched 4 years ago and published 433 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact On with Kara Swisher?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for On with Kara Swisher?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for On with Kara Swisher from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for On with Kara Swisher?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of On with Kara Swisher. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on On with Kara Swisher?

Recent guests on On with Kara Swisher include:

1. Sherry Turkle
2. Alex Bores
3. Renee DiResta
4. Kevin Roose
5. Jessica Tarlov
6. Safiya Umoja Noble
7. Victoria Song
8. Jason Koebler

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days