Kara Swisher

Cheech Marin, renowned comedian and half of the comedic duo Cheech & Chong, and Kara Swisher, tech expert and author, join former Speaker Kevin McCarthy for a lively discussion. They tackle the ethics of AI companionship, exploring its societal implications. The conversation flips to political satire, critiquing the Trump era and the absurdities of political promises. Humor meets reality as they delve into contemporary dating challenges, highlighting how social expectations shape relationships today. A blend of wit, wisdom, and insight awaits!

There’s really no one better than veteran tech journalist Kara Swisher at challenging people to articulate their thinking. Tristan Harrris recently sat down with her for a wide ranging interview on AI risk. She even pressed Tristan on whether he is a doomsday prepper. It was so great, we wanted to share it with you here. The interview was originally on Kara’s podcast ON with Kara Swisher. If you like it and want to hear more of Kara’s interviews with folks like Sam Altman, Reid Hoffman and others, you can find more episodes of ON with Kara Swisher here: https://link.chtbl.com/_XTWwg3kRECOMMENDED YUA EPISODES AI Myths and MisconceptionsThe AI DilemmaThe Three Rules of Humane TechYour Undivided Attention is produced by the Center for Humane Technology. Follow us on Twitter: @HumaneTech_

Kara Swisher, a formidable journalist and author of "Burn Book: A Tech Love Story," discusses her bold approach to interviewing some of tech's biggest names. She critiques the phrase "speak truth to power," emphasizing the nuances of communication, especially for marginalized voices. The conversation touches on the importance of mentorship and transformative leadership. Kara warns about the dark potential of AI, advocating for regulations, and reflects on the vital role of being a constructive irritant in fostering meaningful change.

Kara Swisher, a renowned tech journalist, discusses the perilous influence of tech billionaires like Elon Musk on U.S. governance, especially concerning privacy and deregulation. Accompanying her is Mary-Rose Papandrea, a constitutional law expert and former clerk for Justice Souter, who honors Souter’s legacy of humility and judicial thoughtfulness. They delve into how big tech's disregard for law raises serious societal implications while reflecting on the intricate power dynamics in democracy and the judiciary's role in addressing them.

In this engaging discussion, Kara Swisher and Scott Galloway, renowned voices in tech and media, join forces with Esther Perel to explore the magic of healthy relationships. They delve into the dynamics of collaboration, emphasizing gratitude and the absence of sexual tension as keys to productive partnerships. The trio navigates the art of constructive disagreement and the significance of mutual respect, revealing how vulnerability fuels growth. Tune in for insights on how openness and receiving influence can transform connections!

Famous tech journalist Kara Swisher discusses AI's role in media, climate change, and healthcare. Topics include media landscape, misinformation, AI in politics, TikTok legislation, and capitalism. She advocates for staying small in content creation and questions the impact of AI training. The conversation covers optimism, AI's potential, and societal challenges.

In the 47th episode journalist and host of the Pivot podcast, Kara Swisher joins to discuss the changes in tech and founders from when she started vs today. Plus the art of interviewing, propaganda vs journalism, the importance of being true to yourself and not caring what people think.(0:00) Introducing Kara Swisher(1:33) Tech industry now vs the past(10:24) Kara’s podcasting history(13:28) On Dolly Parton(16:37) Not caring what people think(18:48) Art to interviewing(25:10) Elon & who should run twitter(29:51) San Francisco(32:00) Tech’s role in future generations(34:54) Succession(41:03) Silicon Valley and other TV(45:53) Fraud(50:15) Media is a hard business(51:58) Seppic/Biohacking Mixed and edited: Justin HrabovskyProduced: Andrew Nadeau and Rashad AssirExecutive Producer: Josh MachizMusic: Griff Lawson 🎙 Listen to the showApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/three-cartoon-avatars/id1606770839Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5WqBqDb4br3LlyVrdqOYYb?si=3076e6c1b5c94d63&nd=1Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5zaW1wbGVjYXN0LmNvbS9zb0hJZkhWbg 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugS0jD5IAdoqzjaNYzns7w?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Socials📸 Instagram - https://instagram.com/cartoonavatars🐦 Twitter - https://twitter.com/cartoonavatars🎬 Clips on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@cartoonavatars About the ShowA Saturday morning podcast hosted by Logan Bartlett (Partner and Managing Director at Redpoint Ventures) covering the tech news with his friends and other people with industry expertise.  Executive Producer: Rashad AssirProducer: Leah ClapperMixing and editing: Justin Hrabovsky Check out Unsupervised Learning, Redpoint's AI Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UCUl-s_Vp-Kkk_XVyDylNwLA 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCugS0jD5IAdoqzjaNYzns7w?sub_confirmation=1 Follow on Socials 📸 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/theloganbartlettshow📱 X - https://twitter.com/loganbartshow🎬 Clips on TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@theloganbartlettshow About the ShowLogan Bartlett is a Software Investor at Redpoint Ventures - a Silicon Valley-based VC with $6B AUM and investments in Snowflake, DraftKings, Twilio, and Netflix. In each episode of The Logan Bartlett Show, we sit down with the people behind today’s most important startups and extract the tactics, lessons, and frameworks they’ve learned the hard way. Conversations span hiring to GTM, product, growth, fundraising and everything in between - collectively forming the ultimate playbook to make you a better CEO, investor or board member.Tap follow and enable notifications to stay ahead of the game.

Kara Swisher, a prominent tech journalist and host of popular podcasts, shares her candid insights on the shifting landscape of Silicon Valley as it intersects with politics under figures like Trump and Musk. She tackles the AI gender issue, attributing its problems to male dominance in the field. Kara also reflects on her personal experiences with pregnancy and the challenges of navigating identity and vulnerability. This engaging conversation highlights the complexities of tech, loss, resilience, and the urgent issues facing society today.

Kara Swisher, a renowned tech journalist, talks alongside historian Heather Cox Richardson and NYT politics reporter Astead Herndon about the tumultuous landscape following Trump's return to power. They tackle the rifts within the MAGA party and the shifting dynamics of wealth and populism. Insights into the Democratic Party's potential revival and strategies to engage younger and diverse voters emerge. The trio also reflects on the dangers of political normalization and the importance of authentic communication in driving change.

Journalist Kara Swisher reflects on tech billionaires' lack of care for users, government's failure to regulate, and the megalomania and mental health impacts of wealth. She criticizes the influence of tech giants, their disregard for privacy, and the need for regulations. Additionally, the podcast explores a tech billionaire's apocalypse plan and Swisher's humorous 'Burn Book.'