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Who is Swisher? The epitome of the multi-hyphenate: a podcast host, journalist, author and CEO activist.
Swisher, in his way, has turned IDGAF into his personal brand. Deeply motivated and happy to ask tough questions, he doesn’t care about being liked. “I have four kids!” she said during a recent live event.
as its host On with Kara SwisherIn his twice-weekly podcast for Vox Media, he grills leaders in technology and politics, prodding them to share things they might not reveal at any other gabfest. for the pivotOn her Vox show with New York University marketing professor Scott Galloway, she banters between herself and her co-host—but still, she doesn’t hold back. Swisher’s opinions are his own, and he doesn’t hesitate to share them.
Swisher brings all his opinions and more to this week’s episode Big interviewgoing deep A.I, Silicon Valleyrelationship with President Donald TrumpAnd which tech CEO is his least favorite.
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
Katie Drummond: Kara Swisher, welcome to The Big Interview. Thank you for being here.
Kara Swisher: Thanks I’m sorry I can’t be in your beautiful studio in person.
next time
Who is behind you?
No one actually listening to it will see it, but it’s a huge version of it The Wire covers Edward Snowden.
oh yeah Look at him.
One of our reporters, Andy Greenberg, had it in his house for years, and then finally was like, “My wife needs me to get it out of the house. Can I bring it to the office?” And I said, “Sure.” So now it sits behind me while I record this podcast.
I had a good interview with him many years ago.
He’s still out there.
yes He.
We’d like to start with some quick-fire questions. I’m sure you’re used to this kind of thing. Are you ready to go?
Prepared.
ok The most active text thread you are on.
God is with my children.
Podcast or substack?
What does it mean? what do i hear
Choose one.
Oh, the podcast.
I thought
Obviously.
That tech exec wants you stuck in at least one elevator.
oh my god All of them. um, Mark Zuckerberg.
More Disruptive: AI or Social Media?
Social media.
