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Hillary Clinton Launches New Midterms Podcast with Kara Swisher
Confirmed
In Short: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and tech journalist Kara Swisher are teaming up for a new podcast called 'High Stakes,' set to debut ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
The podcast will be distributed through the same feed as Swisher’s 'On' podcast, aiming to provide in-depth analysis of the upcoming elections.
According to Barrett Media, the show’s success will depend on its format, promotion, and ability to stand out in the crowded political podcast market.
Clinton emphasized the high stakes of the midterm elections, stating, 'If we don’t reverse this chaos and corruption and cruelty that is being visited upon us by this administration, we won’t recognize our country.'
The duo will explore issues such as the cost of living, healthcare, and technology, while tracking developments in the races for control of Congress.
Jim Bankoff, CEO of Vox Media, expressed his excitement about the partnership, stating, 'I’m immensely proud to bring Secretary Clinton–a hero to millions who has had a profound impact making the world a better place–to Vox Media as she embarks on this next chapter of her media career.'
The podcast will be part of a broader Vox Media partnership, which includes influential shows hosted by figures such as Maria Sharapova, Guy Raz, and Ina Garten.
Clinton’s involvement in the podcast marks a significant step in her media career, as she has remained relatively quiet this election cycle, issuing her first endorsement last week of Minnesota Lt.
Swisher’s enthusiasm for the collaboration was evident, as she noted, 'Think of this series as ‘Pivot,’ but with an actual expert as my co-host.'
The launch of 'High Stakes' is expected to provide a platform for Clinton to promote Democratic candidates and push her priorities as the election nears its final stretch.
The podcast will be a limited series, with the exact number of episodes not yet disclosed.
While the exact format and number of episodes are not yet clear, the partnership between Clinton and Swisher is expected to bring a fresh perspective to the political podcast landscape.
The podcast will be available through the Vox Media Podcast Network, which is home to some of the most influential shows and talent across categories.
What's confirmed
- Hillary Clinton is launching a new podcast with Kara Swisher focused on the 2026 midterm elections.
- “On Nov. 3, every seat in the House is on the ballot, along with 35 Senate seats and 36 governors,” said Clinton.
- “There’s a thing about the secretary, where it’s like, ‘Oh, if you knew her in the room, she’s so funny,’” Swisher told the New York Times.
- Swisher enjoyed the conversation so much, she tapped Clinton to fill in for co-host Scott Galloway on an August episode of her other podcast, Pivot.
- “People are hungry for real conversation about what’s happening in our democracy and what it will mean for their families, and I can’t think of a better partner for that than Kara.” The series will examine issues including the cost of living, healthcare and technology, while tracking developments in the races for control of Congress.
- “Think of this series as ‘Pivot,’ but with an actual expert as my co-host,” Swisher joked in Tuesday’s announcement.
- One of the largest U.S. podcast publishers, the Vox Media Podcast Network is home to some of the most influential shows and talent across categories, including tennis champion Maria Sharapova (host of Pretty Tough), journalist and entrepreneur Guy Raz ( How I Built This), lifestyle icon Ina Garten (host of Happy Hour), former Manhattan U.S. attorney Preet Bharara (host of Stay Tuned), basketball legend Sue Bird ( Bird’s Eye View), journalists Sean Rameswaram and Noel King (hosts of Today, Explained), and more.
What's still developing
- Clinton brings firsthand experience in national politics, while Swisher offers an established platform covering technology, business, and public affairs.
- Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg launched “The Deciding Decade” in 2020.
- Former Secretary of State and 2016 Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton plans to pick up the podcast mic to break down November’s midterm elections.
- With a Republican trifecta controlling the White House and both chambers of Congress, Clinton believes the stakes of the midterm elections could not be any higher.
- The term “mollycoddle” means to treat certain constituents or voters in an almost absurdly overprotective way.
- Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, journalist and entrepreneur Kara Swisher, and Vox Media today announced a podcast partnership for the midterms and beyond.
- “Katie’s also taken action to make Arizona safer, toughening border security and getting 18 million fentanyl pills off the streets,” Obama said.
- Hillary Clinton is jumping back into the political spotlight with a new podcast alongside Kara Swisher.
- That could help overcome the discovery challenges of her earlier show, “ You and Me Both,” which ran from 2020 to 2023.
- Clinton appeared as a guest co-host on “ Pivot,” the technology and business podcast Swisher hosts with Scott Galloway, during the show’s annual “Scott-free August” programming.