What Happened to Kara Swisher?

Kara Swisher has carved out a unique and powerful niche as one of Silicon Valley's most respected and feared journalists. Her career, spanning over three decades, began with early stints at The Washington Post and The Wall Street Journal, where she pioneered coverage of the nascent internet industry. She co-founded the influential 'D: All Things Digital' conference and its accompanying publication with Walt Mossberg, establishing a platform for candid interviews with tech's biggest names, including Steve Jobs and Bill Gates.

In 2014, Swisher and Mossberg launched Recode, a technology news website and conference series, which was later acquired by Vox Media. This move solidified her entrepreneurial footprint in media, allowing her to maintain editorial independence while expanding her reach. Her no-nonsense interviewing style and deep understanding of the tech landscape earned her a reputation for holding powerful figures accountable, a characteristic that has defined her career.

The mid-2010s and early 2020s saw Swisher pivot significantly into podcasting, a medium where her direct style and insightful commentary thrived. She launched "Recode Decode" and, most notably, co-created "Pivot" with Scott Galloway in 2018, a semi-weekly podcast offering sharp analysis of tech, business, and politics. In 2022, she launched "On with Kara Swisher," another successful interview podcast, both distributed by New York Magazine and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

2024 was a significant year with the release of her memoir, "Burn Book: A Tech Love Story," which quickly became a New York Times bestseller. The book offered a critical yet personal account of the tech industry's evolution and its key players, drawing on her unparalleled access and observations. As of early 2026, Swisher continues her prolific output. She remains an editor-at-large at New York Magazine and a frequent CNN contributor. Her podcasts, "Pivot" and "On with Kara Swisher," consistently feature discussions on the latest in tech, business, and political developments, with recent episodes in April 2026 covering topics like the Iran ceasefire and AI's impact.

The latest major development in her career is the premiere of her six-part CNN Original Series, "Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever," on April 11, 2026. This series sees Swisher investigate the burgeoning world of longevity and anti-aging, cutting through hype to explore scientific advancements and the role of technology leaders in extending human life. This project underscores her continued focus on the intersection of technology, society, and the future.