On with Kara Swisher Kamala Harris on Trump, Tech’s Power Grab, and the Fight for Democracy
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Oct 13, 2025 
Former Vice President Kamala Harris shares insights from her new book, "107 Days," exploring the 2024 campaign and the dangers to democracy. She discusses Trump's manipulation of justice and how citizens can maintain hope amid authoritarian threats. Harris addresses the tech industry's influence, highlighting concerns over misinformation and social media's harms, especially to children. She emphasizes the need for local leadership in the Democratic Party and encourages Americans to engage in the fight against autocracy with optimism.
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Coordinated Backlash Against Democratic Institutions
- Kamala Harris warns the White House's daily actions show a coordinated, decades-long plan to expand power and erode guardrails.
- She says the Federalist Society, Heritage Foundation, and Project 2025 enabled a high-velocity implementation of that plan.
Supreme Court Shift Undermines Accountability
- Harris says the Supreme Court has given the president expansive immunity that undermines accountability.
- She argues restoring balance requires reinvesting in all three branches and building popular political power.
Use Consumer Power To Pressure Tech And Media
- Harris urges people to use consumer power and the 'power of the purse' to push back against abuses by corporations.
- She cites public pressure as effective, like viewers bringing Jimmy Kimmel back on air.