On with Kara Swisher

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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.

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Higher Prices, Smaller Margins: The Reality of the Restaurant Business in 2026

2026-11-12 · 1 hr 15 min

Restaurants are facing big challenges right now. Rising food costs, labor shortages and affordability issues have made a tough industry even tougher. Still, chefs, servers and restaurateurs are scrappy and resilient.…
High Stakes with HRC: The “What’s Next?” Episode

2026-11-11 · 1 hr 8 min

Welcome back to “the podcast from hell.” Last week, Kara and the Secretary broke down what happened during the midterms; this week, they discuss what comes next. They cover Pete Hegseth’s rare press conference as he…
What’s Next For AI Regulation After Dems Sweep? Reps. Casar and Liccardo Weigh In

2026-11-09 · 57 min

As Democrats solidify the size and scope of their House and Senate majorities after Tuesday’s midterm blowout, the party is brainstorming how best to take advantage of its coming Congressional control. One area of focus…
High Stakes with HRC: The Blue Wave Episode

2026-11-06 · 1 hr 6 min

Kara Swisher and Hillary Clinton break down a historic midterm election, in which Democrats won control of both the House and Senate. They discuss the night’s firsts, including the nation’s first Black woman governor,…
Stay Tuned with Preet: Trump’s Midterm Defeat & the Fight Ahead

2026-11-05 · 1 hr 4 min

Today, we’re bringing you a new episode of “Stay Tuned with Preet” from CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. A panel joins Preet Bharara to break down the midterm election results: historian Joanne Freeman, The New…
Courage vs. Capitulation: Lewis and Weisberg on Trump 2.0’s Quiet Heroes and Loud Cowards

2026-11-02 · 56 min

Authors Michael Lewis and Jacob Weisberg have built careers on writing deeply researched books about the ways human judgement shapes powerful institutions, especially the U.S. government. Their latest books are a study…
Can Elon Musk Buy His Way Out of a Reckoning?

2026-10-29 · 56 min

With less than a week to go until Election Day, Elon Musk is once again at the center of American politics. The world's richest man has poured nearly half a billion dollars into the midterms to stave off Democratic…
High Stakes with HRC: The Midterms Prep Episode

2026-10-28 · 1 hr 14 min

Welcome back to another episode of High Stakes, a limited series from Kara Swisher and co-host Hillary Clinton. It’s the last week before the midterms. Kara and Hillary hone in on the nation’s tightest deadlocks and…
Reed Hastings on Hollywood’s Future, Netflix’s Shakeup and Knowing When to Leave

2026-10-26 · 56 min

After nearly 30 years building Netflix – from its humble beginnings as a DVD-by-mail outfit to a streaming service powerhouse – co-founder and former chairman Reed Hastings fully walked away from the company when he…
From ‘Trump Curious’ to ‘Trump Furious’: Inside the Midterm Odds

2026-10-22 · 1 hr 9 min

With just under two weeks until the midterms, Democrats have reason for cautious optimism. Analysts at the Cook Political Report project the party could flip the House. The Senate, meanwhile, has swung from Republican…

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Owner: New York Magazine
Oldest episode in feed: 09/2022 · over 4 years
Typical length: 57 min
Format: Episodic Newest first, episodes stand alone

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