Cara Swisher would rather work for Sam Altman than Mark Zuckerberg
Cara is Swisher The epitome of a multi-line: a podcast host, journalist, writer, and CEO stirrer.
Swisher has also made IDGAF his personal brand in his own way. Deeply resourceful and happy to ask the tough questions, she doesn’t mind being loved. As she said at a recent live event, “I have four kids!”
as a host With Kara SwisherOn his twice-weekly podcast for Vox Media, he excites tech and political leaders, prompting them to share things they might not reveal at any other festival. for AxialOn his Vox show with NYU marketing professor Scott Galloway, he keeps the joke between himself and his colleague — but still, he doesn’t hold back. Swisher’s opinions are his own and he does not hesitate to share them.
Swisher has all of his thoughts and more in this week’s episode Great interviewDeep into artificial intelligence, Silicon Valley’s relationship with President Donald Trump, and 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 SWISER: thank you I am sorry that I cannot be present in your beautiful studio.
next time
who is that behind you
No one listening can actually see it, but it’s a giant version of the WIRED cover with Edward Snowden.
oh yes look at it
One of our reporters, Andy Greenberg, had this in his house for years, and finally said, “My wife needs me to get it out of the house. Can I bring it into the office?” And I said, “Sure,” so now when I record this podcast, he sits behind me.
I had a good interview with him years ago.
He is still there.
yes he is
We’d like to start with a few quick questions. I’m sure you’re used to this kind of thing, are you ready to go?
is ready
OK, the most active thread you are in.
God with my children
Podcast or subcategory?
what do you mean should i listen
Choose one
Oh, podcasts
i understood
It is obvious.
The tech manager you least want to get stuck in an elevator with.
oh my god all of them Um, Mark Zuckerberg
More destructive: artificial intelligence or social media?
Social media.
