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Mar 7, 2024 • 56min

Why Reed Jobs is Betting on Cancer Innovations

Reed Jobs' mission to make cancer non-lethal inspired by his dad, Steve Jobs. Focus on cancer research, AI, mRNA, and CRISPR as game changers. Reed's unique upbringing, early involvement in biotech, and impact of familial history. Yosemite fund aims to revolutionize cancer treatment and early detection. Challenges in healthcare data usage and innovative investment strategies
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Mar 4, 2024 • 55min

David Chalian Makes the Call

Exploration of AI benefits for businesses, Super Tuesday reflections, incorporating newsroom sensibility into tech companies, analyzing Super Tuesday's impact on the November election, Republican women's support, public opinion on Trump's legal issues, vulnerabilities of Trump and Biden, and crucial differences in vision for America in the current election.
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Feb 29, 2024 • 49min

The Burn Book Kick-Off with Don Lemon

Former CNN anchor Don Lemon interviews Kara Swisher about her tech memoir. They discuss tech giants, media evolution, and the rivalry between Bill Gates and Steve Jobs. The conversation also touches on social media ethics and navigating the internet age.
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Feb 26, 2024 • 59min

Roberta Kaplan Will See You In Court

Renowned litigator Roberta Kaplan discusses Trump's defamation case, LGBTQ+ rights, and how wealthy individuals misuse the law. They delve into Elon Musk's legal battles, the importance of jury anonymity, and the challenges faced in representing Donald Trump. Kaplan emphasizes the resilience needed in navigating legal and political uncertainties.
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Feb 22, 2024 • 44min

Paul Giamatti Is Good With Words

Actor Paul Giamatti discusses his roles, including as Billions' Chuck Rhoades, his podcast on metaphysics, time travel, and UFOs, and his knack for playing articulate, slightly depressed characters. The podcast also touches on his potential Oscar nod, the challenges of developing TV characters, and the allure of quirky actors in Hollywood.
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Feb 19, 2024 • 54min

Brooke Shields on Surviving Hollywood

Brooke Shields discusses surviving Hollywood, reflecting on hypersexualized roles, complex relationship with her mother, counseling her teenage daughters on social media. Conversation delves into societal pressure, effects of social media on teen mental health, personal experiences in the film industry, and reflections on mother's alcoholism impact on childhood. Shields shares about choosing Princeton, navigating assault aftermath, self-worth, motherhood, and self-awareness.
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Feb 15, 2024 • 52min

Cord Jefferson on Making American Fiction

Cord Jefferson, writer and director of the Oscar-nominated film American Fiction, discusses the themes of race and family dynamics in the movie. They also talk about turning Percival Everett's book Erasure into a screenplay, the significance of family dynamics in the film, challenges faced on set, and the power of humor in art.
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Feb 12, 2024 • 59min

Tracy Chapman's Timeless Earworms

Tracy Chapman's eponymous debut album has surged in popularity, resonating with Gen Z audiences. Kara Swisher speaks with Lydia Polgreen, Maura Johnston, and Estelle Caswell about the album's themes, the changing music industry, and Joni Mitchell's Grammy comeback.
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Feb 8, 2024 • 50min

Ambassador Rahm Emanuel on the New Japan, Contending With China, and Biden’s Calm

Rahm Emanuel, former mayor of Chicago and ambassador to Japan, discusses the evolving US-Japan alliance, Japan's leadership in robotics, and the need for a mature approach to the US-China relationship. They also share a lighthearted exchange about Ambassador Emanuel's title and his brother's jealousy.
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Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 4min

Is the Apple Vision Pro All That?

Tech reporters Joanna Stern, Nilay Patel, and Mark Gurman join Kara Swisher to discuss Apple's new Vision Pro, including its features, the $3500 price tag, and speculation about Steve Jobs' opinion on the device. They also explore challenges in app compatibility, privacy concerns, and Apple's flaws.

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