Jonathan Haidt discusses how phones and social media are impacting Gen Z's mental health. The debate over whether these factors are truly harming children is explored. Solutions to combat negative effects include age restrictions, phone-free schools, and promoting free play.

Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone discusses the company's evolution, integrating AI, and potential future mergers or IPOs with Kara Swisher. They explore Yahoo's history, search advancements, content moderation, homepage changes, challenges in acquiring streaming services, innovative ad strategies, and embracing rebuilding and innovation in the digital landscape.

Disinformation experts Nina Jankowicz, Sasha Issenberg, and Barbara McQuade discuss the spread of political disinformation, GOP tactics, AI's role in disseminating false information, challenges in tracking misinformation, and strategies to combat disinformation post-2020 elections.

Historian Timothy Ryback delves into Hitler's rise to power, discussing Berlin power players' misjudgments, parallels between Hitler and Trump, and how Nazi Germany was not inevitable. The podcast explores the dynamics within the Nazi party, manipulation tactics, and unsettling parallels between historical events and today's political landscape.

Renowned author Joan Nathan talks with Kara Swisher about her memoir 'My Life in Recipes,' sharing family recipes and discussing the limits of gastro-diplomacy. They touch on the 'Hummus Wars,' Israeli airstrikes, and the role of food in bridging cultural divides amidst conflicts like the Israel-Hamas War.

Author Geraldine DeRuiter discusses her book 'If You Can’t Take the Heat: Tales of Food, Feminism, and Fury' with Kara Swisher. They delve into sexism in the food industry, societal stigmas around beauty and food, and the challenges women face in expressing anger and emotions. The conversation also touches on weight loss drugs, societal perceptions on food and body image, and the importance of embracing a healthier approach to eating.

Researcher and vulnerability expert Brené Brown interviews Kara Swisher about life lessons from tech titans, discussing the dangers of nice guys like Mark Zuckerberg and disappointment with Elon Musk. The conversation touches on mortality, creativity, decision-making, misinformation spread by tech companies, and the balance between productivity and prickishness in Silicon Valley.

Debate on banning TikTok in the US, divestment efforts, data privacy concerns, TikTok's social media innovation, and the implications of a federal data privacy law on American companies are discussed in a lively and informative manner.

Reddit's CEO discusses the platform's IPO, WallStreetBets hype, and monetization strategy. They touch on user-generated content for AI training, adult content management, community moderation, and Reddit's evolution from a link-sharing platform to a community hub.

Margrethe Vestager discusses EU antitrust lawsuits, tech regulations impact on innovation, AI Act, and her future plans. Explore Epic Games vs. Apple, gatekeeper status, fee dynamics, challenges in dealing with tech gatekeepers, and regulation in the digital space. Dive into AI regulation, enforcement, and comparing US vs. EU regulatory approaches.