Kara Swisher is an American journalist and contributing editor/host for New York Magazine.
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Best Known For:The television program Pivot
Breakthrough:Co-founded Recode and the All Things Digital conference, establishing herself as the preeminent journalist covering in 2003
10 Quick Facts About Kara Swisher
- Full Name: Kara Swisher
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Journalist
- Known For: The television program Pivot
- Current Role: Contributing editor/host
- Current Employer: New York Magazine
- Date of Birth: December 11, 1962
- Age: 63 years old
- Place of Birth: Pennsylvania
- Marital Status: Married
Kara Swisher Age
Kara Swisher is about 64 years old as of 2026. Kara Swisher was born in 1962.
Education
Her educational background includes studies at Georgetown University and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
- Georgetown University
- Qualification: Bachelor's degree
- Field of Study: Foreign Service
- Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
- Qualification: Master's degree
- Field of Study: Journalism
Career & Work
Kara Swisher's career includes writing and editorial roles with The New York Times, a newspaper and Wall Street Journal.
Organization: The New York Times
Role: Opinion Writer/Podcast Host
Period: 2018–2022
Details: USA · Hosted the 'Sway' podcast.
Organization: Wall Street Journal
Role: Columnist
Period: 2003–2013
Details: San Francisco · Wrote the 'BoomTown' column.
Rise to Fame
Kara Swisher rose to prominence for her role for the podcast Pivot.
Notable Works
Notable media work includes Pivot and Burn Book.
Books
- Book: Burn Book (Author, 2024) — Memoir on the history of the tech industry
Podcasts
- Podcast: Pivot (Co-host, 2018-Present) — Business and tech podcast with Scott Galloway
Notable Coverage
- All Things Digital Conferences - Wall Street Journal - 2007 - Conducted the historic joint interview of Steve Jobs and Bill Gates
Kara Swisher Family & Relationships
Kara Swisher is married to Amanda Katz.
Lesser Known Facts
- She once contemplated joining the CIA before pursuing a career in journalism.
Personal Information
- Full Name: Kara Swisher
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Journalist
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: White
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: December 11, 1962
- Age: 63
- Birthday: December 11
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Place of Birth: Pennsylvania
Measurements
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Brown
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Amanda Katz
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $45K - $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K - $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Multiple Sources
Related Biographies
- Scott Galloway(Colleague • Co-host of Pivot podcast)
- Walt Mossberg (Collaborator • Co-founder of Recode and AllThingsD)
Online Presence
- X (Twitter):https://twitter.com/karaswisher
