Episodes 398
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Apple Rating 4.2 (3,135)
Since Sep 2022
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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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.” Mondays and Thursdays from New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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Marc Maron on Podcast Grifters, Fascism & His Legacy

Jun 11, 2026 1h 6m

Kara sits down live at the Tribeca Festival with comedian, actor and OG podcaster Marc Maron following the world premiere of his new film, “In Memoriam.” In it, Maron stars as Langston Stanfield, a…

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

Jun 08, 2026 52m

When FIFA picked the U.S. to co-host the 2026 World Cup alongside Mexico and Canada, Americans saw it as more than just a boon for the country’s tourism industry —  it was a chance to finally prove…

Music, Consciousness and the Power of Connection

Jun 06, 2026 1h 1m

How should we understand the relationship among sound, consciousness and a healthy mind? It has to do with the power of connection, not just to other people but the world around us. In this episode…

Theo Baker Cracks Open Stanford’s Faustian Bargain With Silicon Valley

Jun 04, 2026 57m

Kara talks to Theo Baker, a Stanford University student journalist and the youngest-ever George Polk Award winner, about his new book, "How to Rule the World." In it, Baker unpacks his investigation…

Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro on Friendship, Feeds and Their New Podcast

Jun 01, 2026 1h 3m

Longtime NPR co-hosts Audie Cornish and Ari Shapiro are reuniting for a new CNN podcast, “Engagement Party.” Each week, they unpack all the culture stories they’re obsessed with and that are…

Longer Life: What Does Science Say?

May 30, 2026 1h

While the longevity field is filled with dubious claims and junk science, there have been some truly remarkable advances that will have an impact on how we can live longer and stay healthier. In…

Demis Hassabis, Google DeepMind and the Battle Over AI Safety

May 28, 2026 1h 1m

Kara speaks with journalist and author Sebastian Mallaby about his new book, "The Infinity Machine," and its central figure: Demis Hassabis, the CEO and co-founder of Google's AI research lab,…

Pretty Tough with Maria Sharapova: Chelsea Handler

May 25, 2026 41m

Happy Memorial Day from all of us at On with Kara Swisher! Today, we’re bringing you a special episode of "⁠Pretty Tough⁠," a new podcast from the Vox Media Podcast Network hosted by tennis star and…

Is It Possible to Hack Your Body for a Longer Life?

May 23, 2026 1h 4m

From GLP-1’s to peptides to hyperbaric chambers, we’re awash in medical information and wellness trends. But what do we really know about improving longevity and increasing your healthspan?  This is…

Why FCC Chair Brendan Carr Is a Dangerous Moron

May 21, 2026 1h 6m

Kara is joined by FCC Commissioner Anna Gomez, Knight First Amendment Institute executive director Jameel Jaffer, and The Verge editor-in-chief Nilay Patel to discuss FCC Chairman Brendan Carr’s…

Joanna Stern Turned Her Life Over to AI For A Year — Here’s What She Learned

May 18, 2026 1h 8m

For her new book, “I Am Not a Robot,” journalist and longtime technology columnist Joanna Stern turned her life over to AI for one whole year. She let it fold her laundry, conduct interviews, drive…

Peek Inside the Club You Can't Join, with Jeff Klein

May 14, 2026 59m

Kara talks to hotelier and hospitality entrepreneur Jeff Klein about the global private club boom. Klein is the founder of the San Vicente clubs, ultra-exclusive, members-only clubs in Los Angeles…

Patrick Radden Keefe On Lies, Conspicuous Wealth & Moral Rot

May 11, 2026 1h 2m

Journalist, author and podcaster Patrick Radden Keefe is renowned for writing stories about crime and corruption that expose deeper societal truths. His latest book, “London Falling,” explores the…

The Creators of ‘Hacks’ on Comedy, Creative Partnership and Surviving Hollywood

May 07, 2026 1h 3m

Kara talks with "Hacks" creators and showrunners Lucia Aniello, Paul W. Downs and Jen Statsky about the state of comedy and ending the HBO Max hit on their own terms. The critically-acclaimed series…

Miranda Is Not the Villain, with The Devil Wears Prada 2’s Writer & Director

May 04, 2026 1h

The Devil Wears Prada 2 is a cultural event 20 years in the making — and it doesn’t disappoint. Kara invites screenwriter Aline Brosh McKenna and director David Frankel to discuss the film, its…

How Architecture Can Solve Big Social Problems with Jeanne Gang

Apr 30, 2026 59m

Jeanne Gang is a renowned architect and the founder of Studio Gang, an international architecture and urban design firm. She joins Kara to discuss her work and the design philosophy behind some of…

Life After Trump: Astead Herndon On What’s Next for American Politics

Apr 27, 2026 59m

Political journalist Astead Herndon is using his new Vox podcast America, Actually with Astead Herndon to ask what feels like an unfathomable question: What does our country look like after President…

The WNBA Is On a Winning Streak. Is It Sustainable?

Apr 23, 2026 46m

Kara sits down with New York Liberty owner Clara Wu Tsai to talk about betting big on the WNBA and why the momentum for women’s sports isn’t slowing down.  Clara explains why she saw the Liberty as…

Nikki Glaser on Shame, Sex & Owning Who You Are

Apr 20, 2026 1h 6m

Comedian Nikki Glaser’s star is on the rise. The two-time host of the Golden Globe Awards is set to take the mic for a third straight year in 2027. Glaser was also just named one of Time magazine’s…

Beat the Resume Bots & Build a Career You Love with Jodi Kantor

Apr 16, 2026 57m

Pulitzer Prize-winning New York Times investigative reporter Jodi Kantor joins Kara to talk about her new book, “How to Start: Discovering Your Life’s Work.” It’s a guide for young people starting…

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