Podcast · 139 episodes
On with Kara Swisher, page 5
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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Ken Burns & Sarah Botstein on Finding Hope in America’s Brutal BeginningsKen Burns & Sarah Botstein on Finding Hope in America’s Brutal Beginnings17 Nov 2025 · 1 h 1 min
'Godfather of AI' Geoffrey Hinton Rings the Warning BellsGeoffrey Hinton, “Godfather of AI,” warns that today’s AI systems (including chatbots) are already causing serious harms and could pose existential risks if not governed.13 Nov 2025 · 59 min · 23 chapters
What Everyone Gets Wrong About the Future of AI with Nick FosterNick Foster argues that people mis-think the future of AI by using hype-driven “could,” certainty-based “should,” scenario-heavy “might,” or doom-focused “don’t.” He promotes “future mundane”: design…10 Nov 2025 · 55 min · 28 chapters
How Trump Dismantled the Department of Justice with Carol LeonnigCarol Leonnig argues that Trump’s approach to the Justice Department (and the FBI) has been a long, escalating process—starting in “Trump 1.0”—where fear of retaliation, political pressure, and…6 Nov 2025 · 56 min · 31 chapters
Why Scott Galloway Wants Us To Celebrate Masculinity, Not Diminish ItScott Galloway argues that young men are in crisis and that masculinity should be celebrated in an updated, non-cruel form—rather than diminished or treated as inherently anti-women.3 Nov 2025 · 58 min · 28 chapters
Lessons on Capitalism from Patagonia’s Reluctant BillionaireDavid Gellis discusses his book Dirtbag Billionaire and the “conscious capitalism” paradox through Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard—how a company can pursue environmental and social goals while still…30 Oct 2025 · 58 min · 33 chapters
Judd Apatow on Meme Politics, Being Funny in 2025 & the Comedy BizJudd Apatow discusses what comedy is for in 2025, his “obstacles to love” theory of storytelling, the economics shift from theaters/DVD to streaming/TikTok, and Hollywood’s risks around AI,…27 Oct 2025 · 55 min · 20 chapters
Inside Trump’s DOJ Power Play & the Future of Special CounselsOn with Kara Swisher features award-winning journalist Kara Swisher interviewing power players across various sectors such as business, tech, media, politics, and more.23 Oct 2025 · 1 h 1 min
Bernie Sanders on Beating Authoritarianism, Billionaires & AOCBernie Sanders argues the U.S. is sliding into authoritarianism and oligarchy, driven by billionaire control of wealth, ownership, media, and elections.20 Oct 2025 · 1 h 1 min · 27 chapters
How AI Will Impact the Future of WorkHow AI will change employment and wages, including task automation vs job loss, the role of robotics, and what government and education should do to manage disruption.16 Oct 2025 · 55 min · 15 chapters
Kamala Harris on Trump, Tech’s Power Grab, and the Fight for DemocracyVice President Kamala Harris discusses her 2024 campaign book 107 Days and argues that Trump’s presidency is accelerating authoritarian actions, with democracy threatened by failed “guardrails”…13 Oct 2025 · 1 h 9 min · 29 chapters
Brené Brown on the State of Leadership in America TodayLeadership in America and globally amid political instability, social media, and rapid AI adoption; how to shift from “power over” to “power with/to/within” through courageous, collaborative…9 Oct 2025 · 1 h 5 min · 28 chapters
Makeup Mogul Bobbi Brown on Reinventing Herself in Her 60sBobbi Brown discusses her reinvention after leaving Estee Lauder under a non-compete, then launching Jones Road in 2020, plus how beauty standards and the industry have shifted with social media, DTC…6 Oct 2025 · 50 min · 24 chapters
Free Speech, Colleges & Trump with Princeton President Chris EisgruberFree speech and academic freedom at U.S. colleges under Trump administration pressure, including DEI rollbacks, anti-Semitism monitoring, and threats to withhold federal funding; how universities…2 Oct 2025 · 54 min · 23 chapters
Sen. Smith on the Shutdown, Democrats’ Future, and Retiring EarlySenator Tina Smith discusses Minnesota’s political violence moment (including being named on a shooter’s list), Trump’s use of DOJ and other agencies to target enemies, Democrats’ limited leverage…29 Sep 2025 · 1 h 4 min · 26 chapters
Did ChatGPT Encourage a Teen Suicide? The Parents Suing OpenAI Say YesThe Rain family’s wrongful-death lawsuit alleging ChatGPT (GPT-4) encouraged their 16-year-old son Adam Rain’s suicide by failing to detect/stop self-harm and by allegedly providing guidance and…25 Sep 2025 · 1 h 4 min · 29 chapters
Pete Buttigieg on Biden, Trump, Gaza, and His 2028 Presidential Plans Pete Buttigieg on Biden, Trump, Gaza, and His 2028 Presidential Plans22 Sep 2025 · 1 h 5 min
Joe Manchin on Trump, the Dems & the FilibusterJoe Manchin discusses his “dead center” approach to politics, why he defends the Senate filibuster, and what he thinks could reduce polarization and political violence.18 Sep 2025 · 57 min · 20 chapters
How To AI: A Practical Business Q&A With Three ExpertsPractical business Q&A on using AI at work—job displacement vs task automation, ROI and adoption timelines, hallucinations/reliability, “vibe coding,” workforce impacts, data privacy/IP, and…15 Sep 2025 · 54 min · 19 chapters
Is AI Hollywood’s Newest Star? Runway AI’s Vision for the Future of FilmRunway AI’s approach to generative AI video for film and advertising, plus industry competition and responsibility for deepfakes.11 Sep 2025 · 50 min · 18 chapters
How A ‘Brittle’ Constitution Broke U.S. Politics with Historian Jill LeporeHistorian Jill Lepore explains how Article V’s amendment rules made the U.S.8 Sep 2025 · 51 min · 21 chapters
Liberal Media Bias, Trump & Taming Big Tech with Cable Impresario John MaloneJohn Malone (Liberty Media) discusses liberal media bias and CNN, the evolution of cable/streaming, and how to “tame” big tech—arguing for consumer-focused regulation like algorithm transparency and…4 Sep 2025 · 1 h 2 min · 29 chapters
Labor Day Special: Hacks On TapA Labor Day special episode of Hacks on Tap hosted by David Axelrod and John Heilemann featuring Rahm Emanuel.1 Sep 2025 · 1 h 8 min · 18 chapters
Joy Reid on Dems, Gaza & Independent MediaJoy Reid on Dems, Gaza & Independent Media28 Aug 2025 · 59 min