Podcast · 139 episodes
On with Kara Swisher, page 2
by Vox Media · English
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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Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan Take Us Inside Trump’s ‘Imperial Presidency’Kara Swisher interviews New York Times reporters Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan about their book Regime Change, covering Trump’s January 2025 return and the “imperial presidency” they argue is…13 Jul 2026 · 1 h · 18 chapters
Inside the Fight Against Non-Consensual Deepfake PornNon-consensual AI deepfake pornography (“nudify” images/videos), its spread to teens, and legal/technical responses including platform accountability, takedown laws, and workarounds.9 Jul 2026 · 59 min · 28 chapters
The Gray Area: The End of the Human InternetThe episode argues that the internet has shifted from a human-to-human space to an environment dominated by synthetic content, bots, and algorithmic manipulation, creating “disorientation” and…6 Jul 2026 · 43 min · 15 chapters
The Vatican Takes On AIThe Vatican’s stance on AI, centered on Pope Leo XIV’s encyclical Magnificent Humanity—AI should serve human dignity, not replace human creativity; the Church warns about power centralization, AI…2 Jul 2026 · 52 min · 19 chapters
The Media CEOs Betting Big on Journalism’s Future: Jim Bankoff & Meredith Kopit LevienMedia CEOs discuss restructuring journalism businesses for the AI/platform era, defending copyright against generative-AI scraping, and strategies to reach younger audiences with high-quality…29 Jun 2026 · 53 min · 28 chapters
Career Advice: Kara Answers Listeners’ QuestionsKara Swisher answers listener career questions in a special episode focused on adapting to anxiety about the job market and AI.25 Jun 2026 · 51 min · 29 chapters
TMZ’s Harvey Levin Says Politics Is Pop CultureHarvey Levin, TMZ founder, argues that politics is pop culture and explains how TMZ expanded into Washington, D.C.22 Jun 2026 · 57 min · 32 chapters
Create or Destroy: Reimagining Marketing with Seth MatlinsReimagining marketing as an organization-wide value mindset, using U.S. political campaigns as a structural parallel to brand building and customer persuasion.18 Jun 2026 · 54 min · 29 chapters
Peter Chernin on ‘Backrooms,’ Sequel Fatigue, and Hollywood MergersPeter Chernin discusses Backrooms’ breakout success, why Hollywood keeps chasing the wrong lessons from viral YouTube hits, and how studios should manage risk, innovation, and AI (including…15 Jun 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 21 chapters
Death in the Digital AgeDeath and memory in the digital age—whether “digital twins” and AI chatbots can preserve people after death, and how that intersects with real grief rather than replacing it.13 Jun 2026 · 1 h 3 min · 18 chapters
Marc Maron on Podcast Grifters, Fascism & His LegacyMark Maron discusses anxiety/dread, legacy, and how podcasting has evolved into a business full of “grifters,” propaganda, and parasocial content.11 Jun 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 24 chapters
ICE, Iran and $1,000 ‘Cheap Seats’: The World Cup Returns to the U.S.The 2026 FIFA Men’s World Cup in the U.S. (co-hosted with Mexico and Canada) and the controversies around it: ICE/immigration enforcement fears, Iran’s participation while the U.S.8 Jun 2026 · 53 min · 21 chapters
Music, Consciousness and the Power of ConnectionConnection for health via music’s effects on the brain/body, then a shift to Michael Pollan’s exploration of consciousness, sentience, and AI.6 Jun 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 20 chapters
Theo Baker Cracks Open Stanford’s Faustian Bargain With Silicon ValleyStanford’s “no boundaries” entanglement with Silicon Valley, and how that ecosystem rewards power, commercialization, and sometimes misconduct—culminating in Theo Baker’s investigation of Stanford…4 Jun 2026 · 57 min · 23 chapters
Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro on Friendship, Feeds and Their New PodcastAudie Cornish and Ari Shapiro (former NPR All Things Considered hosts) discuss their long friendship, why they’re launching a new culture podcast, how they’ll “jailbreak” social media algorithms, and…1 Jun 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 23 chapters
Longer Life: What Does Science Say?Longevity science and what’s most evidence-backed right now, with a major focus on pancreatic cancer.30 May 2026 · 1 h 1 min · 23 chapters
Demis Hassabis, Google DeepMind and the Battle Over AI SafetySebastian Malaby profiles Demis Hassabis (DeepMind, Google) and argues the defining AI-era story is balancing scientific ambition with AI safety amid a corporate/national-security race.28 May 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 25 chapters
Pretty Tough with Maria Sharapova: Chelsea HandlerMaria Sharapova’s Pretty Tough episode with Chelsea Handler about independence, aging, truth-telling, and how she stays “tough” while evolving through therapy and occasional psychedelics.25 May 2026 · 41 min · 31 chapters
Is It Possible to Hack Your Body for a Longer Life?Longevity “hacking” and health span—what’s evidence-based vs hype—plus how doctors, AI, and lifestyle basics fit together.23 May 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 23 chapters
Why FCC Chair Brendan Carr Is a Dangerous MoronThe episode argues that FCC Chair Brendan Carr is using the FCC to chill and control media speech, turning the agency into a propaganda tool for the Trump administration.21 May 2026 · 1 h 7 min · 27 chapters
Joanna Stern Turned Her Life Over to AI For A Year — Here’s What She LearnedJoanna Stern describes her year-long experiment using AI for “almost everything,” aiming to test practical benefits and limits for normal people.18 May 2026 · 1 h 9 min · 30 chapters
Peek Inside the Club You Can't Join, with Jeff KleinJeff Klein, founder/owner of San Vicente Clubs (private members-only clubs in Los Angeles and New York), explains why private clubs are booming and how to build “psychological safety” and belonging…14 May 2026 · 59 min · 19 chapters
Patrick Radden Keefe On Lies, Conspicuous Wealth & Moral RotPatrick Radden Keefe discusses his book London Falling, a death investigation tied to lies, conspicuous wealth, and institutional “looking the other way” in London’s oligarch-and-billionaire…11 May 2026 · 1 h 2 min · 29 chapters
The Creators of ‘Hacks’ on Comedy, Creative Partnership and Surviving HollywoodThe creators and showrunners of HBO Max’s Hacks discuss comedy writing, creative partnership, and how Hollywood’s business climate changed during the show’s run (12 Emmys; finale May 28).7 May 2026 · 1 h 4 min · 25 chapters