Hillary Clinton and Kara Swisher launch political podcast High Stakes with Vox Media
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and journalist Kara Swisher will co-host a new political podcast called High Stakes for Vox Media starting October 14.
Podcast launch details and timing
The show serves as the third episode of Swisher's existing series on New York magazine. It will air weekly on Wednesdays leading up to the November 3 midterm elections. Clinton stated that people are hungry for real conversation about democracy during this period.
Revenue sharing and ownership structure
Vox Media is owned by Lupa Systems, a company controlled by James Murdoch. The deal includes a revenue split between the two hosts for the generated ad income. This partnership follows Swisher's recent announcement regarding her departure from CNN.
Topics and debate format
The hosts plan to discuss issues such as healthcare, technology, and the cost of living. Opposing sides will be represented among those debating these hot button political issues. Jim Bankoff noted that future collaborations between the group are anticipated.
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