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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.”
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- Todayroundtable1h 4m6-min read
Stay Tuned with Preet: Trump’s Midterm Defeat & the Fight Ahead
In a special post-election episode of Stay Tuned with Preet, host Preet Bharara convenes historian Joanne Freeman, New Yorker staff writer Susan Glasser, and commentator Charlie Sykes to unpack the Democrats' sweeping 2026 midterm victory — a repudiation the panel unanimously attributes to Donald Trump himself, not merely gas prices or the Iran war — and to debate what the coming two years of divided government, oversight investigations, and 2028 positioning will look like.
- 3 days agoconversational56 min7-min read
Courage vs. Capitulation: Lewis and Weisberg on Trump 2.0’s Quiet Heroes and Loud Cowards
Kara Swisher interviews journalists Michael Lewis and Jacob Weisberg about their two new, complementary books on Trump's second term: Lewis's 'Blockers,' profiling career civil servants who stood up to the administration, and Weisberg's 'Profiles in Cowardice,' examining eight powerful figures who capitulated to it. The conversation explores why the guardrails that held during Trump's first term collapsed in his second, the role of Elon Musk and DOGE in dismantling the federal workforce, and what accountability might look like if Democrats win the midterms.
- 1 weeks agoroundtable56 min7-min read
Can Elon Musk Buy His Way Out of a Reckoning?
One week before the midterms, Kara Swisher assembles a panel of experts — New York Times investigative reporter Kirsten Grind, economist and Bulwark editor Catherine Rampell, and Washington Post tech reporter Faiz Siddiqui, author of 'Hubris Maximus: The Shattering of Elon Musk' — to dissect Elon Musk's outsized role in American politics: his roughly $446 million in midterm spending, the Starlink/Starshield controversy in Ukraine, potential congressional investigations, the proposed Tesla-SpaceX merger, his history of broken promises, and whether any real reckoning for Musk will ever materialize.
- 1 weeks agoconversational1h 13m7-min read
High Stakes with HRC: The Midterms Prep Episode
In this episode of High Stakes, Kara Swisher and Hillary Clinton discuss the final week before the U.S. midterm elections, analyzing key Senate, House, and gubernatorial races while drawing parallels to recent international elections in Brazil and Serbia. They examine the influence of disinformation, dark money, and Elon Musk’s political spending, and reflect on the psychological toll of running for office and the importance of fighting back against authoritarianism.
- 1 weeks agointerview56 min5-min read
Reed Hastings on Hollywood’s Future, Netflix’s Shakeup and Knowing When to Leave
Reed Hastings, Netflix co-founder, reflects on his legacy of disrupting Hollywood through on-demand streaming, his views on AI's transformative potential, and the challenges of regulation and public perception. He emphasizes creative excellence as Netflix's path forward amid rising competition from YouTube and AI-driven platforms.
- 2 weeks agoroundtable1h 9m6-min read
From ‘Trump Curious’ to ‘Trump Furious’: Inside the Midterm Odds
The 2026 midterms are shaping up as a historic convergence of economic discontent, unpopular wars, and political fatigue, with Democrats poised to gain control of the House and make significant Senate gains. Unlike past midterms driven by one major issue, this election is defined by a rare trifecta of inflation, war-related cost concerns, and legislative backlash—all amplified by Donald Trump’s continued influence and low approval ratings. Polling suggests a Democratic wave fueled by youth and voters of color, particularly in early voting, though analysts caution about turnout and polling reliability. The election also marks a shift in political messaging, with data centers, AI, and corporate power emerging as unexpected but potent campaign issues, while voter trust in institutions continues to erode.
- 2 weeks agoconversational1h 3m5-min read
High Stakes with HRC: The Accountability Episode
In this episode of High Stakes, Kara Swisher and Hillary Clinton discuss the midterm elections, corruption in the Trump administration, and the dangers of authoritarianism, with a focus on Trump’s alignment with Putin, financial misconduct, and the urgent need for Democratic accountability. They also critique celebrity political endorsements and examine how corruption undermines democracy and everyday Americans.
- 2 weeks agoroundtable1h 14m5-min read
Patchett, Kingsolver & Lee on the Art—and Uncertainty—of Being a Modern Novelist
In a rare gathering of three literary titans—Barbara Kingsolver, Min Jin Lee, and Ann Patchett—on Kara Swisher’s podcast, the conversation explores the enduring power of novels to confront trauma, class, diaspora, and economic disruption, while pushing back against doomsday narratives about the death of reading. The authors affirm that literature remains vital, not in spite of, but because of, our fractured times, offering connection, moral clarity, and emotional truth in an age of alienation and technological upheaval.
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