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Hillary Clinton Teams with Kara Swisher for New Midterm-Focused Podcast
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Core Event: Launch of “High Stakes”
Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton is co-hosting a new political podcast titled “High Stakes.” The series, produced with technology journalist Kara Swisher and Vox Media, will debut on a Wednesday and run weekly through mid-November. Episodes will dissect the race for control of the House and Senate, and will be distributed through the same feed as Swisher’s existing “On” podcast. Advertising revenue will be shared among Clinton, Swisher, and Vox Media.
Background & Context
Clinton has remained a public figure since her 2016 presidential campaign, authoring best-selling books, teaching at Columbia University, and serving as a producer for the Tony-winning musical *Suffs*. The concept for “High Stakes” originated in the spring at a gathering at the Washington home of former Atlantic owner David Bradley, where Swisher first proposed a joint series.
Official Statements & Responses
In an interview, Clinton warned that the nation faces “chaos and corruption and cruelty” under the current administration and urged listeners to recognize the importance of the upcoming elections. Swisher described Clinton’s answers during their initial conversation as concise and intelligible, and expressed curiosity about why Clinton had not returned to podcasting sooner. Vox Media’s role includes production, distribution, and ad sales for the show, mirroring its work on Swisher’s other podcasts “Pivot” and “On With Kara Swisher.”
Verbatim Quotes
- “I don’t think the stakes for the country and the world could be any higher,” — Mrs. Clinton
What’s Next
New episodes will be released each week until the mid-November election cycle concludes, offering analysis of both House and Senate contests as the political landscape evolves.
