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'''Kara Anne Swisher''' (born December 11, 1962) is an American journalist, podcast host, and author who has covered the technology industry and the business of the internet since 1994. Over the course of more than three decades, she has established herself as one of the most prominent chroniclers of Silicon Valley, known for her direct interviewing style and willingness to challenge the chief executives and founders who shape the digital economy. Swisher co-founded [[Recode]], a technology news website under [[Vox Media]], with [[Walt Mossberg]] in 2014, and previously co-produced the influential ''All Things Digital'' conference and online publication ''All Things D'' while at ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]''.<ref name="mashable">{{cite web |title=Walt Mossberg and Kara Swisher Launch Re/code |url=http://mashable.com/2014/01/01/walt-mossberg-kara-swisher-recode |publisher=Mashable |date=2014-01-01 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> She has written for ''The Wall Street Journal'', ''[[The Washington Post]]'', and ''[[The New York Times]]'', where she served as an opinion writer from 2018 to 2022.<ref name="nytcolumn">{{cite web |title=Kara Swisher |url=https://www.nytimes.com/column/kara-swisher |publisher=The New York Times |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> As of the mid-2020s, Swisher hosts the podcast ''On with Kara Swisher'' and co-hosts the podcast ''Pivot'', and serves as a CNN contributor. In 2026, CNN announced a new original series titled ''Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever''.<ref name="cnnoriginal">{{cite web |title=CNN Original Series Releases First Look and Introduces "Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever" |url=https://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2026/01/29/cnn-original-series-releases-first-look-and-introduces-kara-swisher-wants-to-live-forever/ |publisher=CNN Pressroom |date=2026-01-29 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
'''Kara Anne Swisher''' (born December 11, 1962) is an American journalist, podcast host, and author who has covered the technology industry and the business of the internet since 1994. Over a career spanning more than three decades, she has become one of the most prominent chroniclers of Silicon Valley, known for conducting direct and often confrontational interviews with chief executives and technology leaders. She co-founded [[Recode]], a technology news website under [[Vox Media]], with [[Walt Mossberg]] in 2014, and previously co-produced the influential ''All Things Digital'' conference and its associated online publication, ''All Things D''.<ref name="mashable">{{cite web |title=Walt Mossberg, Kara Swisher Launch Re/code |url=http://mashable.com/2014/01/01/walt-mossberg-kara-swisher-recode |publisher=Mashable |date=2014-01-01 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> From 2018 to 2022, Swisher served as an opinion writer for ''[[The New York Times]]''.<ref name="nytcolumn">{{cite web |title=Kara Swisher |url=https://www.nytimes.com/column/kara-swisher |publisher=The New York Times |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> As of 2026, she is a contributing editor at ''[[New York Magazine]]'', a contributor to [[CNN]], the host of the podcast ''On with Kara Swisher'', and the co-host of the podcast ''Pivot''. She has also written for ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'' and ''[[The Washington Post]]''. In 2026, CNN announced a new original series titled ''Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever''.<ref name="cnnseries">{{cite news |date=2026-01-29 |title=CNN Original Series Releases First Look and Introduces "Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever" |url=https://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2026/01/29/cnn-original-series-releases-first-look-and-introduces-kara-swisher-wants-to-live-forever/ |work=CNN Pressroom |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


== Early Life ==
== Early Life ==


Kara Anne Swisher was born on December 11, 1962, in the United States. Details regarding her upbringing and family background have been discussed in various profiles and interviews over the years. In a 2018 interview on ''The Tim Ferriss Show'', Swisher discussed aspects of her personal history and the formative experiences that shaped her career in journalism.<ref name="ferriss">{{cite web |title=The Tim Ferriss Show Transcripts — Kara Swisher |url=https://tim.blog/2018/06/21/the-tim-ferriss-show-transcripts-kara-swisher/ |publisher=Tim Ferriss |date=2018-06-21 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Kara Anne Swisher was born on December 11, 1962. Details about her childhood and family background remain relatively private, though she has discussed aspects of her upbringing in various interviews and public appearances over the years. Growing up, Swisher developed an early interest in journalism and writing that would shape her professional trajectory.


Swisher developed an interest in journalism and media at a relatively early age. She would go on to pursue that interest through formal education and early career positions that placed her at the intersection of media and emerging technology during a period of rapid change in both fields.
In a 2018 interview on ''The Tim Ferriss Show'', Swisher discussed elements of her personal background and the path that led her into journalism, describing her formative experiences and the influences that drew her toward covering technology and media.<ref name="timferriss">{{cite web |title=The Tim Ferriss Show Transcripts: Kara Swisher |url=https://tim.blog/2018/06/21/the-tim-ferriss-show-transcripts-kara-swisher/ |publisher=Tim Ferriss |date=2018-06-21 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
 
Swisher has been open about her identity as a lesbian and has been a visible figure in the LGBTQ community throughout her career. [[Columbia University]]'s entrepreneurship program has highlighted her as part of its LGBTQ alumni recognition efforts.<ref name="columbiapride">{{cite web |title=Kara Swisher |url=https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/pride/kara-swisher/ |publisher=Columbia University Entrepreneurship |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


== Education ==
== Education ==


Swisher attended [[Georgetown University]], where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. She subsequently enrolled at [[Columbia University]], where she earned a Master of Science degree.<ref name="columbia">{{cite web |title=Kara Swisher |url=https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/pride/kara-swisher/ |publisher=Columbia University, Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> Her time at Georgetown included engagement with the university's journalism community; she later returned to the campus as a speaker, participating in events at the school alongside discussions about the future of internet journalism.<ref name="hoya">{{cite web |title=Top Internet Journalists Talk News |url=http://www.thehoya.com/top-internet-journalists-talk-news/ |publisher=The Hoya |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Swisher attended [[Georgetown University]], where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. During her time at Georgetown, she was involved with the campus newspaper, ''The Hoya'', which later featured her return to campus as a prominent technology journalist.<ref name="hoya">{{cite web |title=Top Internet Journalists Talk News |url=http://www.thehoya.com/top-internet-journalists-talk-news/ |publisher=The Hoya |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


Columbia University has recognized Swisher as a notable alumna through its entrepreneurship and media programs, acknowledging her contributions to technology journalism and her role in shaping public discourse about the digital economy.<ref name="columbia" />
She subsequently attended the [[Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism]], where she earned a Master of Science degree. Her graduate education at Columbia provided the foundation for her career in investigative and business journalism. Columbia has continued to recognize Swisher as one of its notable alumni.<ref name="columbiapride" />


== Career ==
== Career ==
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=== Early Journalism Career ===
=== Early Journalism Career ===


Swisher began covering the business of the internet in 1994, a period when the [[World Wide Web]] was still in its commercial infancy and mainstream media outlets were only beginning to recognize the significance of the emerging digital economy. She wrote for ''[[The Washington Post]]'' during this period, establishing a beat that would define the trajectory of her career.
Swisher began her journalism career at ''[[The Washington Post]]'', where she worked as a reporter. She transitioned to covering technology and the emerging internet industry in 1994, a period when the commercial web was in its infancy. Her early coverage of the digital economy positioned her as one of the first mainstream journalists to recognize the transformative potential of internet-based businesses.
 
She subsequently joined ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'', where she became a prominent technology reporter. At the ''Journal'', Swisher developed a reputation for her incisive coverage of Silicon Valley companies and executives. Her reporting during this period laid the groundwork for her later role as one of the technology industry's most recognized journalists.


She subsequently joined ''[[The Wall Street Journal]]'', where she became one of the publication's foremost reporters on technology and the internet. Her reporting during the [[dot-com bubble]] and its aftermath in the late 1990s and early 2000s positioned her as a leading voice in technology journalism. During her tenure at the ''Journal'', Swisher authored at least one book exploring the rise and challenges of internet companies, which was reviewed in publications at the time.<ref name="accesslib">{{cite web |title=Opinion: Book Explores What Went... |url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/article-1G1-119789839/opinion-book-explores-went.html |publisher=AccessMyLibrary |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
During her time at the ''Journal'', Swisher authored books examining the technology industry. One such work explored the rise and challenges of internet companies, receiving attention in trade publications and library databases.<ref name="accesslibrary">{{cite web |title=Opinion: Book Explores Went |url=http://www.accessmylibrary.com/article-1G1-119789839/opinion-book-explores-went.html |publisher=Access My Library |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


=== All Things Digital ===
=== All Things Digital ===


While still affiliated with ''The Wall Street Journal'', Swisher co-produced the ''All Things Digital'' conference (commonly known as ''D'' or ''ATD'') alongside longtime collaborator [[Walt Mossberg]]. The conference became one of the most prominent annual gatherings in the technology industry, attracting top executives from companies including [[Apple Inc.|Apple]], [[Google]], [[Microsoft]], and [[Facebook]] for on-stage interviews that were often notable for their candor. The accompanying online publication, ''All Things D'', provided daily coverage of the technology industry and became a significant digital media property.
Swisher, along with longtime collaborator Walt Mossberg, co-produced the ''All Things Digital'' conference (commonly referred to as "D" or "ATD"), which became one of the most prominent annual gatherings of technology industry leaders. The conference, held under the auspices of ''The Wall Street Journal'' and its parent company [[Dow Jones & Company]], featured on-stage interviews with major figures in technology, media, and politics. The associated website, ''All Things D'' (AllThingsD.com), served as a leading technology news and analysis publication.


The ''All Things Digital'' brand was closely associated with both Swisher's and Mossberg's reputations for asking pointed questions and pressing technology leaders on issues of accountability, privacy, and business strategy. The conference format—typically featuring one-on-one or small-panel interviews in front of a live audience—allowed Swisher and Mossberg to engage executives in a manner that differed from traditional press conferences or keynote addresses.
The ''All Things Digital'' conference was notable for its interview format, in which Swisher and Mossberg conducted candid, often probing conversations with chief executives and other technology leaders in front of a live audience. The event attracted participants including [[Steve Jobs]], [[Bill Gates]], [[Mark Zuckerberg]], and numerous other prominent figures in the technology sector.


=== Co-founding Recode ===
=== Recode ===


In January 2014, Swisher and Mossberg departed ''The Wall Street Journal'' to launch [[Recode]], an independent technology news and media website. The launch was announced at the start of the year and represented an effort to build on the editorial approach they had developed at ''All Things Digital''.<ref name="mashable" /> Recode covered the technology industry with a focus on commerce, media, and the people and companies shaping the digital landscape. The site also hosted the annual ''Code Conference'', a continuation of the ''All Things Digital'' conference tradition.
In January 2014, Swisher and Mossberg departed from ''The Wall Street Journal'' to launch Recode, a new technology news and media website.<ref name="mashable" /> The venture was established as an independent publication focused on the technology industry, continuing the journalistic approach that had characterized their work at ''All Things Digital''. Recode featured news coverage, analysis, and the continuation of their signature conference events.


Recode became part of [[Vox Media]] in 2015, integrating into Vox Media's portfolio of digital media brands. Under the Vox Media umbrella, Swisher continued to host the ''Code Conference'' and expanded her work into podcasting, including the ''Recode Decode'' podcast, where she conducted long-form interviews with technology executives, politicians, and cultural figures.<ref>{{cite web |title=What's the Deal with Elon Musk? Ashlee Vance Tells All on Recode Decode |url=https://www.recode.net/2015/7/15/11614728/whats-the-deal-with-elon-musk-ashlee-vance-tells-all-on-recode-decode |publisher=Recode |date=2015-07-15 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
A 2014 ''New York Magazine'' profile described Swisher as "Silicon Valley's most powerful snoop," detailing her influence within the technology industry and her access to its most prominent figures.<ref name="nymag">{{cite news |date=2014-07 |title=Kara Swisher: Silicon Valley's Most Powerful Snoop |url=https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2014/07/kara-swisher-silicon-valleys-most-powerful-snoop.html |work=New York Magazine |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


A 2014 profile in ''[[New York Magazine]]'' described Swisher as "Silicon Valley's most powerful snoop," highlighting her extensive network of sources and her reputation for breaking stories about the internal workings of technology companies.<ref name="nymag">{{cite news |title=Kara Swisher: Silicon Valley's Most Powerful Snoop |url=https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2014/07/kara-swisher-silicon-valleys-most-powerful-snoop.html |work=New York Magazine |date=2014-07 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Recode was subsequently acquired by [[Vox Media]], becoming part of the Vox Media portfolio of digital publications. Under this arrangement, Swisher continued to lead Recode's editorial direction while also contributing to the broader Vox Media ecosystem. The Recode Decode podcast, hosted by Swisher, became one of the platform's signature programs, featuring in-depth interviews with technology executives and other newsmakers. One notable episode in 2015 featured author [[Ashlee Vance]] discussing [[Elon Musk]].<ref>{{cite web |title=What's the Deal with Elon Musk? Ashlee Vance Tells All on Recode Decode |url=https://www.recode.net/2015/7/15/11614728/whats-the-deal-with-elon-musk-ashlee-vance-tells-all-on-recode-decode |publisher=Recode |date=2015-07-15 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


=== The New York Times ===
=== The New York Times ===


From 2018 to 2022, Swisher served as an opinion writer for ''[[The New York Times]]'', where she wrote a regular column addressing technology, media, and politics.<ref name="nytcolumn" /> Her columns frequently examined the power and influence of major technology companies, the responsibilities of their leaders, and the societal implications of digital platforms. In a 2019 column, Swisher wrote about the media's handling of viral stories, contributing to a broader conversation about news coverage in the social media age.<ref>{{cite news |title=Media Must Learn from the Covington Catholic Story |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/01/media-must-learn-covington-catholic-story/581035/ |work=The Atlantic |date=2019-01 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
From 2018 to 2022, Swisher served as an opinion writer for ''The New York Times'', publishing a regular column on technology, media, and politics.<ref name="nytcolumn" /> Her columns addressed a range of subjects, including the power of large technology companies, issues of data privacy, content moderation on social media platforms, and the intersection of technology and democratic governance.


During this period, Swisher also wrote a personal essay for the ''Times'' in 2019, reflecting on the health consequences of stroke and drawing on her own medical experience from 2011, when she suffered a mini-stroke.<ref name="stroke">{{cite news |last=Swisher |first=Kara |date=2019-03-05 |title=Luke Perry, 90210, and Stroke |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/05/opinion/luke-perry-90210-stroke.html |work=The New York Times |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref><ref name="bistrokenews">{{cite news |title=Kara Swisher Suffered a Mini-Stroke, But She Seems to Be OK |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/kara-swisher-suffered-a-mini-stroke-but-she-seems-to-be-ok-2011-10 |work=Business Insider |date=2011-10 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
In a March 2019 column for the ''Times'', Swisher wrote about strokes and health issues, drawing on her own experience. She had suffered what was described as a mini-stroke in October 2011.<ref name="stroke-bi">{{cite news |date=2011-10 |title=Kara Swisher Suffered a Mini-Stroke, But She Seems to Be OK |url=https://www.businessinsider.com/kara-swisher-suffered-a-mini-stroke-but-she-seems-to-be-ok-2011-10 |work=Business Insider |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref><ref name="nyt-stroke">{{cite news |last=Swisher |first=Kara |date=2019-03-05 |title=Luke Perry, 90210, Stroke |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/05/opinion/luke-perry-90210-stroke.html |work=The New York Times |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


After departing the ''Times'' in 2022, Swisher re-joined Vox Media and continued her work as a contributing editor at ''[[New York Magazine]]''.
In January 2019, Swisher published a piece in ''The Atlantic'' addressing the media's handling of the [[Covington Catholic High School]] incident, examining the challenges of rapid news cycles and the responsibilities of journalists in the social media era.<ref>{{cite news |last=Swisher |first=Kara |date=2019-01 |title=The Media Must Learn From the Covington Catholic Story |url=https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/01/media-must-learn-covington-catholic-story/581035/ |work=The Atlantic |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


=== Podcasting and Media Work ===
=== Podcasting and Continued Media Work ===


Swisher has become one of the most prominent voices in podcast media, hosting ''On with Kara Swisher'' and co-hosting ''Pivot'', both of which are produced under Vox Media. The podcasts cover technology, business, and politics, and feature interviews with figures across industries. ''On with Kara Swisher'' has featured guests including former U.S. Secretary of Transportation [[Pete Buttigieg]], who appeared on the show in 2025 for a discussion about the state of American democracy.<ref>{{cite web |title=The State of U.S. Democracy: Pete Buttigieg joins the "On with Kara Swisher" podcast |url=https://seas.umich.edu/events/state-us-democracy-pete-buttigieg-joins-kara-swisher-podcast |publisher=University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability |date=2025-08-23 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> The podcast has also featured interviews with business leaders such as Rivian CEO [[RJ Scaringe]].<ref>{{cite web |title=On With Kara Swisher |url=https://stories.rivian.com/rivian-ceo-rj-podcast-on-with-kara-swisher |publisher=Rivian Stories |date=2026-02 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
After her tenure at ''The New York Times'', Swisher returned to Vox Media and expanded her podcasting work. She hosts ''On with Kara Swisher'', a podcast that features interviews with leaders across business, technology, politics, and culture. The show has featured conversations with a wide range of public figures, including former U.S. Transportation Secretary [[Pete Buttigieg]], who appeared in August 2025 for a discussion on the state of U.S. democracy.<ref>{{cite web |title=The State of U.S. Democracy: Pete Buttigieg joins the "On with Kara Swisher" podcast |url=https://seas.umich.edu/events/state-us-democracy-pete-buttigieg-joins-kara-swisher-podcast |publisher=University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability |date=2025-08-23 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> She also co-hosts ''Pivot'', a podcast covering technology, business, and politics.


A November 2025 profile in ''[[Wired (magazine)|Wired]]'' described Swisher as "the epitome of a multi-hyphenate: a podcast host, journalist, author, and CEO agitator," noting that she has covered Silicon Valley for over thirty years.<ref name="wired">{{cite news |title=Kara Swisher Would Rather Work for Sam Altman Than Mark Zuckerberg |url=https://www.wired.com/story/the-big-interview-podcast-kara-swisher/ |work=Wired |date=2025-11-04 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
A November 2025 profile in ''Wired'' described Swisher as "the epitome of a multi-hyphenate: a podcast host, journalist, author, and CEO agitator," noting that she had covered Silicon Valley for over three decades.<ref name="wired">{{cite news |date=2025-11-04 |title=Kara Swisher Would Rather Work for Sam Altman Than Mark Zuckerberg |url=https://www.wired.com/story/the-big-interview-podcast-kara-swisher/ |work=Wired |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> In a January 2026 interview with ''Bloomberg'', Swisher discussed the technology industry's political realignment, upcoming initial public offerings, and the economics underpinning the artificial intelligence boom.<ref name="bloomberg">{{cite news |date=2026-01 |title=Kara Swisher on the Blind Spot That Broke Big Tech |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2026-kara-swisher-weekend-interview/ |work=Bloomberg |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


In January 2026, a ''[[Bloomberg News|Bloomberg]]'' interview featured Swisher discussing what she described as the technology industry's political realignment under the Trump administration, the economics of artificial intelligence, and upcoming initial public offerings.<ref name="bloomberg">{{cite news |title=Kara Swisher on the Blind Spot That Broke Big Tech |url=https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2026-kara-swisher-weekend-interview/ |work=Bloomberg |date=2026-01 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Rivian Stories featured Swisher's podcast in early 2026, noting that she "has been covering Silicon Valley for over thirty years" and is "known for her no-holds-barred interviews with leaders across business."<ref>{{cite web |title=On With Kara Swisher |url=https://stories.rivian.com/rivian-ceo-rj-podcast-on-with-kara-swisher |publisher=Rivian Stories |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


=== CNN Contributor and Television ===
=== CNN Contributor and Television ===


As of the mid-2020s, Swisher serves as a contributor to [[CNN]], providing commentary on technology, media, and politics. In February 2026, she appeared on CNN to discuss [[Mark Zuckerberg]]'s testimony in a landmark social media addiction trial, stating that Zuckerberg was "pushing down his responsibility" regarding the platforms' effects on children.<ref name="cnnzuck">{{cite news |title=Kara Swisher says Mark Zuckerberg 'pushing down his responsibility' amid landmark social media addiction trial |url=https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/18/business/video/kara-swisher-mark-zuckerberg |work=CNN |date=2026-02-18 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
As of 2026, Swisher serves as a contributor to CNN. In February 2026, she appeared on CNN to comment on [[Mark Zuckerberg]]'s testimony in a landmark social media addiction trial, stating that Zuckerberg was "pushing down his responsibility" regarding claims that his platforms harmed children.<ref name="cnn-zuck">{{cite news |date=2026-02-18 |title=Kara Swisher says Mark Zuckerberg 'pushing down his responsibility' amid landmark social media addiction trial |url=https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/18/business/video/kara-swisher-mark-zuckerberg |work=CNN |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


In January 2026, CNN announced a new original series titled ''Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever'', featuring Swisher as the central figure. The series was described as exploring themes related to longevity and technology.<ref name="cnnoriginal" />
In January 2026, CNN announced a new original series titled ''Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever'', described as featuring the award-winning journalist and CNN contributor.<ref name="cnnseries" /> Swisher has also been outspoken in her commentary on political figures; in early 2026, she made critical remarks about President [[Donald Trump]] in connection with his public attacks on CNN journalists.<ref>{{cite news |date=2026 |title=CNN's Kara Swisher Cuts Deep at Trump Over Kaitlan Collins Meltdown — And Why She 'Got Under His Skin' |url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/cnn-kara-swisher-drops-nuke-134002870.html |work=Yahoo News |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


Swisher has also been a vocal commentator on political media, including criticizing President [[Donald Trump]] in her capacity as a CNN contributor. In early 2026, she responded publicly to Trump's attacks on CNN anchor [[Kaitlan Collins]].<ref>{{cite news |title=CNN's Kara Swisher Cuts Deep at Trump Over Kaitlan Collins Meltdown — And Why She 'Got Under His Skin' |url=https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/cnn-kara-swisher-drops-nuke-134002870.html |work=Yahoo News |date=2026-02 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
=== Political Aspirations ===


=== Consideration of Political Career ===
In 2016, Swisher publicly discussed the possibility of running for political office. She considered a campaign for the [[San Francisco Board of Supervisors]], drawing attention from both local and national media.<ref name="sfgate">{{cite news |date=2016 |title=Tech journalist Kara Swisher plans to run for San Francisco |url=http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Tech-journalist-Kara-Swisher-plans-to-run-for-San-7249640.php |work=SFGate |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> ''Rolling Stone'' profiled her potential political aspirations, describing her as a "tech disrupter" who was plotting a political move.<ref>{{cite news |title=Recode's Kara Swisher: Tech Disrupter Plots Political Move |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/features/recodes-kara-swisher-tech-disrupter-plots-political-move-w501656 |work=Rolling Stone |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> Swisher ultimately did not pursue the candidacy.


In 2016, Swisher publicly discussed the possibility of running for public office, specifically for a seat on the [[San Francisco Board of Supervisors]]. The potential candidacy was covered by ''[[San Francisco Chronicle]]'' and ''[[Rolling Stone]]'', among other outlets.<ref>{{cite news |title=Tech journalist Kara Swisher plans to run for San Francisco supervisor |url=http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Tech-journalist-Kara-Swisher-plans-to-run-for-San-7249640.php |work=San Francisco Chronicle |date=2016 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Recode's Kara Swisher: Tech Disrupter Plots Political Move |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/features/recodes-kara-swisher-tech-disrupter-plots-political-move-w501656 |work=Rolling Stone |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref> Swisher ultimately did not pursue the campaign.
== Personal Life ==


== Personal Life ==
Swisher has been publicly open about her personal life. She married [[Megan Smith]], a technology executive who later served as the [[Chief Technology Officer of the United States]] under President [[Barack Obama]], in 1999. The couple divorced in 2017. Swisher subsequently married Amanda Katz.


Swisher is openly [[LGBT|gay]] and has been public about her sexual orientation throughout her career. She was married to [[Megan Smith]], who later served as the [[Chief Technology Officer of the United States]] under President [[Barack Obama]]. The couple married in 1999 and divorced in 2017.
In October 2011, Swisher suffered a transient ischemic attack, commonly referred to as a mini-stroke. ''Business Insider'' reported on the health scare at the time, noting that she appeared to be recovering.<ref name="stroke-bi" /> In March 2019, Swisher wrote about the experience in a ''New York Times'' opinion column prompted by the death of actor [[Luke Perry]] from a stroke, discussing the broader issue of stroke awareness.<ref name="nyt-stroke" />


In October 2011, Swisher suffered a [[transient ischemic attack]] (mini-stroke), which was reported by ''[[Business Insider]]'' at the time.<ref name="bistrokenews" /> She later wrote about the experience and its lasting impact in a 2019 ''New York Times'' opinion essay, prompted by the death of actor [[Luke Perry]] from a stroke.<ref name="stroke" />
Swisher has been a registered member of the [[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic Party]].<ref name="Townsend" />


Swisher has been recognized by Columbia University's Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center as a notable LGBTQ+ alumna.<ref name="columbia" />
In December 2025, ''Mother Jones'' named Swisher its "Hero of 2025" in connection with her handling of the [[Olivia Nuzzi]]–[[Ryan Lizza]]–[[Robert F. Kennedy Jr.]] controversy, describing her as "the one person in the sordid Nuzzi-Lizza-RFK Jr. mess who did the right thing."<ref name="motherjones">{{cite news |date=2025-12-20 |title=Hero of 2025: Kara Swisher |url=https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/12/hero-of-2025-kara-swisher/ |work=Mother Jones |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


== Recognition ==
== Recognition ==


Swisher has received several awards and honors for her journalism. In 2011, she was a recipient of the [[Gerald Loeb Award]], one of the most prestigious honors in business and financial journalism, presented by the [[UCLA Anderson School of Management]].<ref name="loeb">{{cite web |title=Loeb Award Winners 2011 |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401042854/https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/media-relations/2011/loeb-award-winners |publisher=UCLA Anderson School of Management |date=2011 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Swisher has received several awards and honors over the course of her career. In 2011, she was among the recipients of a [[Gerald Loeb Award]], one of the most prestigious honors in business journalism, as recognized by the [[UCLA Anderson School of Management]].<ref name="loeb">{{cite web |title=Loeb Award Winners |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190401042854/https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/media-relations/2011/loeb-award-winners |publisher=UCLA Anderson School of Management |date=2011 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


Also in 2011, she received recognition from the City of New York through a mayoral proclamation.<ref>{{cite web |title=Mayor's Office Press Release |url=http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/html/2011a/pr104-11.html |publisher=NYC.gov |date=2011 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
In 2011, she was also recognized by the City of New York in an official capacity, as documented by the New York City Mayor's Office.<ref>{{cite web |title=PR 104-11 |url=http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/html/2011a/pr104-11.html |publisher=City of New York, Office of the Mayor |date=2011 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>


In December 2025, ''[[Mother Jones (magazine)|Mother Jones]]'' named Swisher its "Hero of 2025," citing her actions in connection with the [[Olivia Nuzzi]]–[[Ryan Lizza]]–[[Robert F. Kennedy Jr.]] controversy, describing her as "the one person in the sordid...mess who did the right thing."<ref>{{cite news |title=Hero of 2025: Kara Swisher |url=https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/12/hero-of-2025-kara-swisher/ |work=Mother Jones |date=2025-12-20 |access-date=2026-02-23}}</ref>
Swisher has been consistently ranked among the most influential technology journalists in the United States. The 2014 ''New York Magazine'' profile characterized her as a uniquely powerful figure in Silicon Valley's media landscape.<ref name="nymag" /> ''Wired'' described her in 2025 as a journalist who has, "in her way," served as a persistent agitator of technology industry chief executives.<ref name="wired" />


Throughout her career, Swisher has been profiled in numerous publications, including ''New York Magazine'', which in 2014 described her as "Silicon Valley's most powerful snoop,"<ref name="nymag" /> and ''Wired'', which in 2025 characterized her as a defining figure in technology journalism over a three-decade span.<ref name="wired" />
Her podcast ''On with Kara Swisher'' and her co-hosted show ''Pivot'' have attracted significant audiences and have been cited by major media outlets. CNN's announcement of the ''Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever'' series in January 2026 described her as an "award-winning journalist."<ref name="cnnseries" />


== Legacy ==
== Legacy ==


Swisher's career has spanned the entirety of the commercial internet era, from the early days of dial-up access in the mid-1990s through the rise of social media, the smartphone revolution, and the emergence of artificial intelligence as a dominant force in the technology industry. Her work at ''The Wall Street Journal'', through ''All Things Digital'', at Recode, and in her podcast and television career has produced a body of journalism that chronicles the growth and transformation of the technology sector over more than thirty years.
Swisher's career has spanned the entirety of the commercial internet era. Beginning her coverage of the technology industry in 1994, she has reported on and interviewed the leaders of virtually every major internet and technology company from the industry's early days through the rise of social media, the smartphone revolution, and the emergence of artificial intelligence.


Her interviewing style—characterized by direct, often confrontational questioning of technology executives—has influenced a generation of technology journalists and set expectations for how business leaders in the industry are held accountable in public forums. The ''All Things Digital'' and ''Code Conference'' formats, which she co-created with Walt Mossberg, established a model for technology conferences that combined journalism with live executive interviews, a format that has been widely emulated.
Her role in co-creating the ''All Things Digital'' conference and later founding Recode helped establish a model for technology journalism that combined rigorous reporting with high-profile live events. The interview format pioneered at the ''D'' conference—featuring candid, on-stage conversations with executives who rarely submitted to such scrutiny—has been emulated by numerous other media organizations and technology events.


Swisher's willingness to criticize powerful technology companies and their leaders, including on matters related to user privacy, content moderation, and the societal impact of digital platforms, has made her a central figure in ongoing public debates about the regulation and governance of the technology industry. Her transition from print journalism to podcasting and television reflects broader shifts in media consumption and has demonstrated the viability of personality-driven journalism across multiple platforms.
Swisher's willingness to directly challenge technology executives, including figures such as Mark Zuckerberg, has been a defining characteristic of her work. As she noted in her February 2026 CNN appearance regarding Zuckerberg's testimony in the social media addiction trial, she has consistently pushed back against what she views as the technology industry's reluctance to accept responsibility for the societal effects of its products.<ref name="cnn-zuck" />


As noted in the 2026 ''Bloomberg'' interview, Swisher has continued to evolve her coverage to address new developments, including the technology industry's shifting political alignments and the economic implications of artificial intelligence.<ref name="bloomberg" />
Her transition from print journalism to digital media to podcasting has mirrored the evolution of the media industry itself. ''Bloomberg'' noted in its January 2026 interview that Swisher continues to provide analysis on the technology industry's trajectory, including its political realignment and the economic dynamics of artificial intelligence.<ref name="bloomberg" />
 
Columbia University continues to recognize Swisher among its notable alumni, particularly through its entrepreneurship and LGBTQ alumni programs.<ref name="columbiapride" />


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Kara Swisher
Swisher at South by Southwest, 2019
Kara Swisher
BornKara Anne Swisher
11 12, 1962
BirthplaceUnited States
NationalityAmerican
OccupationJournalist, podcast host, author
Known forCo-founding Recode, All Things Digital, On with Kara Swisher podcast, Pivot podcast
EducationGeorgetown University (BS)
Columbia University (MS)
Spouse(s)Template:Plainlist
AwardsGerald Loeb Award

Kara Anne Swisher (born December 11, 1962) is an American journalist, podcast host, and author who has covered the technology industry and the business of the internet since 1994. Over a career spanning more than three decades, she has become one of the most prominent chroniclers of Silicon Valley, known for conducting direct and often confrontational interviews with chief executives and technology leaders. She co-founded Recode, a technology news website under Vox Media, with Walt Mossberg in 2014, and previously co-produced the influential All Things Digital conference and its associated online publication, All Things D.[1] From 2018 to 2022, Swisher served as an opinion writer for The New York Times.[2] As of 2026, she is a contributing editor at New York Magazine, a contributor to CNN, the host of the podcast On with Kara Swisher, and the co-host of the podcast Pivot. She has also written for The Wall Street Journal and The Washington Post. In 2026, CNN announced a new original series titled Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever.[3]

Early Life

Kara Anne Swisher was born on December 11, 1962. Details about her childhood and family background remain relatively private, though she has discussed aspects of her upbringing in various interviews and public appearances over the years. Growing up, Swisher developed an early interest in journalism and writing that would shape her professional trajectory.

In a 2018 interview on The Tim Ferriss Show, Swisher discussed elements of her personal background and the path that led her into journalism, describing her formative experiences and the influences that drew her toward covering technology and media.[4]

Swisher has been open about her identity as a lesbian and has been a visible figure in the LGBTQ community throughout her career. Columbia University's entrepreneurship program has highlighted her as part of its LGBTQ alumni recognition efforts.[5]

Education

Swisher attended Georgetown University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree. During her time at Georgetown, she was involved with the campus newspaper, The Hoya, which later featured her return to campus as a prominent technology journalist.[6]

She subsequently attended the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, where she earned a Master of Science degree. Her graduate education at Columbia provided the foundation for her career in investigative and business journalism. Columbia has continued to recognize Swisher as one of its notable alumni.[5]

Career

Early Journalism Career

Swisher began her journalism career at The Washington Post, where she worked as a reporter. She transitioned to covering technology and the emerging internet industry in 1994, a period when the commercial web was in its infancy. Her early coverage of the digital economy positioned her as one of the first mainstream journalists to recognize the transformative potential of internet-based businesses.

She subsequently joined The Wall Street Journal, where she became a prominent technology reporter. At the Journal, Swisher developed a reputation for her incisive coverage of Silicon Valley companies and executives. Her reporting during this period laid the groundwork for her later role as one of the technology industry's most recognized journalists.

During her time at the Journal, Swisher authored books examining the technology industry. One such work explored the rise and challenges of internet companies, receiving attention in trade publications and library databases.[7]

All Things Digital

Swisher, along with longtime collaborator Walt Mossberg, co-produced the All Things Digital conference (commonly referred to as "D" or "ATD"), which became one of the most prominent annual gatherings of technology industry leaders. The conference, held under the auspices of The Wall Street Journal and its parent company Dow Jones & Company, featured on-stage interviews with major figures in technology, media, and politics. The associated website, All Things D (AllThingsD.com), served as a leading technology news and analysis publication.

The All Things Digital conference was notable for its interview format, in which Swisher and Mossberg conducted candid, often probing conversations with chief executives and other technology leaders in front of a live audience. The event attracted participants including Steve Jobs, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and numerous other prominent figures in the technology sector.

Recode

In January 2014, Swisher and Mossberg departed from The Wall Street Journal to launch Recode, a new technology news and media website.[1] The venture was established as an independent publication focused on the technology industry, continuing the journalistic approach that had characterized their work at All Things Digital. Recode featured news coverage, analysis, and the continuation of their signature conference events.

A 2014 New York Magazine profile described Swisher as "Silicon Valley's most powerful snoop," detailing her influence within the technology industry and her access to its most prominent figures.[8]

Recode was subsequently acquired by Vox Media, becoming part of the Vox Media portfolio of digital publications. Under this arrangement, Swisher continued to lead Recode's editorial direction while also contributing to the broader Vox Media ecosystem. The Recode Decode podcast, hosted by Swisher, became one of the platform's signature programs, featuring in-depth interviews with technology executives and other newsmakers. One notable episode in 2015 featured author Ashlee Vance discussing Elon Musk.[9]

The New York Times

From 2018 to 2022, Swisher served as an opinion writer for The New York Times, publishing a regular column on technology, media, and politics.[2] Her columns addressed a range of subjects, including the power of large technology companies, issues of data privacy, content moderation on social media platforms, and the intersection of technology and democratic governance.

In a March 2019 column for the Times, Swisher wrote about strokes and health issues, drawing on her own experience. She had suffered what was described as a mini-stroke in October 2011.[10][11]

In January 2019, Swisher published a piece in The Atlantic addressing the media's handling of the Covington Catholic High School incident, examining the challenges of rapid news cycles and the responsibilities of journalists in the social media era.[12]

Podcasting and Continued Media Work

After her tenure at The New York Times, Swisher returned to Vox Media and expanded her podcasting work. She hosts On with Kara Swisher, a podcast that features interviews with leaders across business, technology, politics, and culture. The show has featured conversations with a wide range of public figures, including former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who appeared in August 2025 for a discussion on the state of U.S. democracy.[13] She also co-hosts Pivot, a podcast covering technology, business, and politics.

A November 2025 profile in Wired described Swisher as "the epitome of a multi-hyphenate: a podcast host, journalist, author, and CEO agitator," noting that she had covered Silicon Valley for over three decades.[14] In a January 2026 interview with Bloomberg, Swisher discussed the technology industry's political realignment, upcoming initial public offerings, and the economics underpinning the artificial intelligence boom.[15]

Rivian Stories featured Swisher's podcast in early 2026, noting that she "has been covering Silicon Valley for over thirty years" and is "known for her no-holds-barred interviews with leaders across business."[16]

CNN Contributor and Television

As of 2026, Swisher serves as a contributor to CNN. In February 2026, she appeared on CNN to comment on Mark Zuckerberg's testimony in a landmark social media addiction trial, stating that Zuckerberg was "pushing down his responsibility" regarding claims that his platforms harmed children.[17]

In January 2026, CNN announced a new original series titled Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever, described as featuring the award-winning journalist and CNN contributor.[3] Swisher has also been outspoken in her commentary on political figures; in early 2026, she made critical remarks about President Donald Trump in connection with his public attacks on CNN journalists.[18]

Political Aspirations

In 2016, Swisher publicly discussed the possibility of running for political office. She considered a campaign for the San Francisco Board of Supervisors, drawing attention from both local and national media.[19] Rolling Stone profiled her potential political aspirations, describing her as a "tech disrupter" who was plotting a political move.[20] Swisher ultimately did not pursue the candidacy.

Personal Life

Swisher has been publicly open about her personal life. She married Megan Smith, a technology executive who later served as the Chief Technology Officer of the United States under President Barack Obama, in 1999. The couple divorced in 2017. Swisher subsequently married Amanda Katz.

In October 2011, Swisher suffered a transient ischemic attack, commonly referred to as a mini-stroke. Business Insider reported on the health scare at the time, noting that she appeared to be recovering.[10] In March 2019, Swisher wrote about the experience in a New York Times opinion column prompted by the death of actor Luke Perry from a stroke, discussing the broader issue of stroke awareness.[11]

Swisher has been a registered member of the Democratic Party.[21]

In December 2025, Mother Jones named Swisher its "Hero of 2025" in connection with her handling of the Olivia Nuzzi–Ryan Lizza–Robert F. Kennedy Jr. controversy, describing her as "the one person in the sordid Nuzzi-Lizza-RFK Jr. mess who did the right thing."[22]

Recognition

Swisher has received several awards and honors over the course of her career. In 2011, she was among the recipients of a Gerald Loeb Award, one of the most prestigious honors in business journalism, as recognized by the UCLA Anderson School of Management.[23]

In 2011, she was also recognized by the City of New York in an official capacity, as documented by the New York City Mayor's Office.[24]

Swisher has been consistently ranked among the most influential technology journalists in the United States. The 2014 New York Magazine profile characterized her as a uniquely powerful figure in Silicon Valley's media landscape.[8] Wired described her in 2025 as a journalist who has, "in her way," served as a persistent agitator of technology industry chief executives.[14]

Her podcast On with Kara Swisher and her co-hosted show Pivot have attracted significant audiences and have been cited by major media outlets. CNN's announcement of the Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever series in January 2026 described her as an "award-winning journalist."[3]

Legacy

Swisher's career has spanned the entirety of the commercial internet era. Beginning her coverage of the technology industry in 1994, she has reported on and interviewed the leaders of virtually every major internet and technology company from the industry's early days through the rise of social media, the smartphone revolution, and the emergence of artificial intelligence.

Her role in co-creating the All Things Digital conference and later founding Recode helped establish a model for technology journalism that combined rigorous reporting with high-profile live events. The interview format pioneered at the D conference—featuring candid, on-stage conversations with executives who rarely submitted to such scrutiny—has been emulated by numerous other media organizations and technology events.

Swisher's willingness to directly challenge technology executives, including figures such as Mark Zuckerberg, has been a defining characteristic of her work. As she noted in her February 2026 CNN appearance regarding Zuckerberg's testimony in the social media addiction trial, she has consistently pushed back against what she views as the technology industry's reluctance to accept responsibility for the societal effects of its products.[17]

Her transition from print journalism to digital media to podcasting has mirrored the evolution of the media industry itself. Bloomberg noted in its January 2026 interview that Swisher continues to provide analysis on the technology industry's trajectory, including its political realignment and the economic dynamics of artificial intelligence.[15]

Columbia University continues to recognize Swisher among its notable alumni, particularly through its entrepreneurship and LGBTQ alumni programs.[5]

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Walt Mossberg, Kara Swisher Launch Re/code".Mashable.2014-01-01.http://mashable.com/2014/01/01/walt-mossberg-kara-swisher-recode.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Kara Swisher".The New York Times.https://www.nytimes.com/column/kara-swisher.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "CNN Original Series Releases First Look and Introduces "Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever"".CNN Pressroom.2026-01-29.https://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2026/01/29/cnn-original-series-releases-first-look-and-introduces-kara-swisher-wants-to-live-forever/.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  4. ↑ "The Tim Ferriss Show Transcripts: Kara Swisher".Tim Ferriss.2018-06-21.https://tim.blog/2018/06/21/the-tim-ferriss-show-transcripts-kara-swisher/.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Kara Swisher".Columbia University Entrepreneurship.https://entrepreneurship.columbia.edu/pride/kara-swisher/.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  6. ↑ "Top Internet Journalists Talk News".The Hoya.http://www.thehoya.com/top-internet-journalists-talk-news/.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  7. ↑ "Opinion: Book Explores Went".Access My Library.http://www.accessmylibrary.com/article-1G1-119789839/opinion-book-explores-went.html.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Kara Swisher: Silicon Valley's Most Powerful Snoop".New York Magazine.2014-07.https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2014/07/kara-swisher-silicon-valleys-most-powerful-snoop.html.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  9. ↑ "What's the Deal with Elon Musk? Ashlee Vance Tells All on Recode Decode".Recode.2015-07-15.https://www.recode.net/2015/7/15/11614728/whats-the-deal-with-elon-musk-ashlee-vance-tells-all-on-recode-decode.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Kara Swisher Suffered a Mini-Stroke, But She Seems to Be OK".Business Insider.2011-10.https://www.businessinsider.com/kara-swisher-suffered-a-mini-stroke-but-she-seems-to-be-ok-2011-10.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  11. ↑ 11.0 11.1 SwisherKaraKara"Luke Perry, 90210, Stroke".The New York Times.2019-03-05.https://www.nytimes.com/2019/03/05/opinion/luke-perry-90210-stroke.html.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  12. ↑ SwisherKaraKara"The Media Must Learn From the Covington Catholic Story".The Atlantic.2019-01.https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2019/01/media-must-learn-covington-catholic-story/581035/.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  13. ↑ "The State of U.S. Democracy: Pete Buttigieg joins the "On with Kara Swisher" podcast".University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability.2025-08-23.https://seas.umich.edu/events/state-us-democracy-pete-buttigieg-joins-kara-swisher-podcast.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  14. ↑ 14.0 14.1 "Kara Swisher Would Rather Work for Sam Altman Than Mark Zuckerberg".Wired.2025-11-04.https://www.wired.com/story/the-big-interview-podcast-kara-swisher/.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Kara Swisher on the Blind Spot That Broke Big Tech".Bloomberg.2026-01.https://www.bloomberg.com/features/2026-kara-swisher-weekend-interview/.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  16. ↑ "On With Kara Swisher".Rivian Stories.https://stories.rivian.com/rivian-ceo-rj-podcast-on-with-kara-swisher.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 "Kara Swisher says Mark Zuckerberg 'pushing down his responsibility' amid landmark social media addiction trial".CNN.2026-02-18.https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/18/business/video/kara-swisher-mark-zuckerberg.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  18. ↑ "CNN's Kara Swisher Cuts Deep at Trump Over Kaitlan Collins Meltdown — And Why She 'Got Under His Skin'".Yahoo News.2026.https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/cnn-kara-swisher-drops-nuke-134002870.html.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  19. ↑ "Tech journalist Kara Swisher plans to run for San Francisco".SFGate.2016.http://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Tech-journalist-Kara-Swisher-plans-to-run-for-San-7249640.php.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  20. ↑ "Recode's Kara Swisher: Tech Disrupter Plots Political Move".Rolling Stone.https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/features/recodes-kara-swisher-tech-disrupter-plots-political-move-w501656.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  21. ↑ Cite error: Invalid <ref> tag; no text was provided for refs named Townsend
  22. ↑ "Hero of 2025: Kara Swisher".Mother Jones.2025-12-20.https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/12/hero-of-2025-kara-swisher/.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  23. ↑ "Loeb Award Winners".UCLA Anderson School of Management.2011.https://web.archive.org/web/20190401042854/https://www.anderson.ucla.edu/media-relations/2011/loeb-award-winners.Retrieved 2026-02-23.
  24. ↑ "PR 104-11".City of New York, Office of the Mayor.2011.http://www.nyc.gov/html/om/html/2011a/pr104-11.html.Retrieved 2026-02-23.

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