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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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- 3 days ago1h 11m
Jessica Tarlov on Winning Arguments and Elections
Jessica Tarlov says she has “the coolest job in media for a liberal.” As a Democratic co-host of The Five on Fox News, she knows how to navigate contentious political conversations and make clear arguments based on data and research. Now, she's written a book called I Disagree: Winning Arguments Without Losing Friends. Kara and Jessica talk about her unique approach to finding common ground with others during an intensely polarized time, and why it's worth doing so. They also discuss polling and strategy ahead of the midterms. Plus, what being a "moderate" means today, and how Jessica really feels about her other gig hosting the Raging Moderates podcast alongside Scott Galloway. Questions? Comments? Email us at on@voxmedia.com or find us on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok, Threads, and Bluesky @onwithkaraswisher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
- 6 days agoroundtable1h 5m6-min read
Flock Cameras, Meta Glasses and the Surveillance Backlash
The backlash against Flock Safety's surveillance cameras reflects a growing public reckoning with the tradeoffs between privacy and security, especially as AI-powered systems expand from consumer wearables to pervasive street-level monitoring. While companies claim these tools enhance safety, critics argue they entrench systemic bias, lack accountability, and operate without meaningful consent or regulation. This episode traces the evolution of surveillance—from ALPRs and smart glasses to baby monitors and health wearables—and reveals how emotional appeals, corporate overreach, and flawed AI converge to erode personal autonomy.
- 1 weeks agoconversational59 min5-min read
The Bulwark’s Sarah Longwell on How Democrats Can Defeat MAGA for Good
With less than two months until the midterms, Democrats are gaining momentum as Trump's approval ratings plummet, but they still struggle to win over disillusioned voters. Sarah Longwell, a former Republican strategist and founder of The Bulwark, argues that Democrats must stop focusing on internal squabbles and instead build a broad coalition by centering voters’ material concerns—like affordability, jobs, and safety—while rejecting the divisive tactics of both Trump and far-left infighting. Her new book, How to Eat an Elephant, One Voter at a Time, offers a roadmap for defeating authoritarian politics by listening to voters, not elites.
- 1 weeks agointerview52 min6-min read
Why This Crypto Billionaire Wants to Slow Down the AI Arms Race
Chris Larsen, co-founder of Ripple and a polarizing tech figure, discusses San Francisco’s resurgence, AI regulation, crypto policy, and the ethical tightrope between public safety and surveillance. He argues that innovation thrives in physical places like SF, but warns that unchecked AI development and political dysfunction threaten progress.
- 2 weeks agointerview1h 10m7-min read
Three Mayors of Blue Cities in a Polarized America
Democratic mayors of Denver, Kansas City, and New Orleans emphasize pragmatic, results-driven governance amid national political polarization, focusing on housing, public safety, immigration, and economic development while navigating tensions with state and federal governments. They argue that local successes in solving real-world problems can rebuild public trust in government and reshape national Democratic messaging.
- 2 weeks agoconversational56 min5-min read
Money, Hubris and Jeffrey Epstein: The Fall of Leon Black, w/ William Cohan
William Cohan's new book, Money to Burn, chronicles the rise and fall of billionaire financier Leon Black, co-founder of Apollo Global Management, whose innovative but controversial strategies reshaped Wall Street—only for his legacy to be tarnished by his deep financial ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Despite building a $15 billion fortune and one of the world’s most valuable private art collections, Black’s reputation has been irreparably damaged by paying Epstein $158 million for purported tax and estate advice, even after Epstein’s 2008 conviction.
- 3 weeks agoconversational58 min5-min read
Remembering Dolly Parton's Musical and Philanthropic Legacy
Dolly Parton's death at 80 prompted a profound cultural reckoning, not just as a country music icon but as a singular figure who transcended politics, genre, and identity through authenticity, generosity, and strategic brilliance. The episode explores her legacy through the eyes of sociologist Tressie McMillan Cottom, country artist Chely Wright, and Rolling Stone writer Marissa Moss, revealing how Parton used art, business, and quiet activism to shape a world more inclusive than the one she entered.
- 3 weeks agointerview1h 2m7-min read
Why Are You Like This? with Megan Rapinoe
Cheryl Reeve, the winningest coach in WNBA history, reflects on her evolution from a critical, driven leader to one who champions authenticity, activism, and player empowerment, all while guiding the Minnesota Lynx to sustained success amid league-wide transformation and social upheaval.
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