

On with Kara Swisher
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.
Episodes


'I Feel Re-Famous': Rosie O'Donnell on Her Return to New York

The Economy Looks Fine. Why Doesn’t It Feel Fine?
Persistent inflation, particularly in housing and childcare, fuels widespread economic pessimism despite relatively stable employment data. This disconnect stems from a broader collapse in institutional trust and the mental tax of navigating constant uncertainty. Government policies, including aggressive tariffs and ge...

From Bit Parts to Two Emmy Nods: Jeff Hiller’s Long Road to Success

The AI Job Disaster Congress Refuses to Fix

Ben Wikler Has a Plan to Save Democracy

Are Insurgent Democrats Breaking the Party — or Rebuilding It?

The Cyberattack We’re Not Ready For

Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Take Us Inside Trump’s ‘Imperial Presidency’

Inside the Fight Against Non-Consensual Deepfake Porn

The Gray Area: The End of the Human Internet
The modern internet has shifted into a "bot-haunted" environment characterized by synthetic content, algorithmic manipulation, and a pervasive sense of disorientation. This crisis of agency stems from the transition from a human-centric web to one dominated by automated systems that prioritize volume and engagement ove...

The Vatican Takes On AI

The Media CEOs Betting Big on Journalism’s Future: Jim Bankoff & Meredith Kopit Levien
Media organizations must prioritize high-quality, independent journalism and direct audience relationships to survive in an ecosystem dominated by AI and platform volatility. The New York Times and Vox Media demonstrate that success stems from investing in deep, verified reporting and creating habitual, valuable digita...

Career Advice: Kara Answers Listeners’ Questions
Career navigation in the modern landscape requires balancing technological adaptation with personal authenticity. Navigating toxic workplaces is best addressed by leaving or launching independent ventures rather than attempting internal reform. While artificial intelligence disrupts traditional industries, roles center...

TMZ’s Harvey Levin Says Politics Is Pop Culture

Create or Destroy: Reimagining Marketing with Seth Matlins

Peter Chernin on ‘Backrooms,’ Sequel Fatigue, and Hollywood Mergers

Death in the Digital Age

Marc Maron on Podcast Grifters, Fascism & His Legacy
Marc Maron, a veteran comedian and actor, reflects on his transition from the long-running WTF podcast to his recent lead role in the film In Memoriam. His drive to connect with audiences stems from a need for validation and a desire to make sense of a chaotic world, even as he grapples with persistent anxiety. The dis...

ICE, Iran and $1,000 ‘Cheap Seats’: The World Cup Returns to the U.S.
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