The Mishal Husain Show Kara Swisher Is Thinking About Life After Trump
Jan 2, 2026
Kara Swisher, a veteran tech journalist and podcaster known for her deep connections in Silicon Valley, dives into the future landscape of technology post-Trump. She discusses the looming AI bubble and its implications, reflecting on its potential in healthcare. Swisher also assesses the generational shift among tech leaders and critiques the industry's recent alignment with political figures. With insights on robotics and the changing dynamics of startups, she emphasizes the need for unique content in podcasting, all while maintaining an optimistic perspective on cultural shifts.
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AI Could Be A Real Bubble
- Kara Swisher warns an AI investment bubble is plausible because build-outs are enormous and valuations may be unsupported.
- She compares NVIDIA's role to Cisco in the first internet and cautions patience about business models.
AI's Biggest Promise Is Health
- Swisher emphasizes AI's promise in healthcare, drug discovery and vaccines alongside longevity research.
- She cautions adoption may be slow like electricity, requiring imagination to adapt society and systems.
First Internet Moment At Duke
- Kara recalls downloading a Calvin and Hobbes collection at Duke as her moment of seeing everything could be digitized.
- That sparked her imagination about digitizing workplaces and mobility and shaped her career focus.