After a brief discussion about the impact of social media on the mental health of teenage girls, Kara and Nayeema turn to today’s guest: Brooke Shields. She became a teenage superstar through her roles in “Pretty Baby” and “Blue Lagoon” as well as the famous Calvin Klein ads (“Do you want to know what comes in between me and my Calvins? Nothing.”). In her ne ... Show More
Apr 13
Inside the Wellness Boom: Separating Scams From Science
On the heels of the weekend premiere of her new CNN series, “Kara Swisher Wants To Live Forever,” Kara brings together a panel of experts to talk more about longevity, anti-aging, and the money that’s pouring into the wellness industry. Katie Couric is a journalist. She’s also be ... Show More
1h 2m
Apr 9
Wellness Grifters and the Real Science Behind Longevity with Dr. Eric Topol
Dr. Eric Topol, the founder and director of the Scripps Research Translational Institute, joins Kara to discuss reality versus the hype in the booming longevity business ahead of her new CNN series "Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever." Dr. Topol has written several books, includi ... Show More
1h 2m
Aug 2021
Busy Philipps Talks Girls5eva, Auditioning For Sex and the City, and the Dawson's Creek Moments She's Still Not Over
Actress, author, and podcast host Busy Philipps joins us to talk about a little bit of everything — the '90s nostalgia of her new series, Girls5eva, and working with Tina Fey; what her kids think about her Instagram account (and how they're actually getting paid for it!); and her ... Show More
1h 14m
Jul 2023
Family and Business in 'The Kardashians' | What About Your Friends?
This week, Erika and Amelia Wedemeyer dive into the wild and weird world of 'The Kardashians' and how our fascination with the interpersonal relationships among the siblings has driven more than 15 years of reality television, fame, and business success. Make sure you check out A ... Show More
38m 27s
Oct 2022
Vanity Fair’s “Moms Gone Wild” 15 Years Later | Pop Culture History Lesson
Amelia and Zack Peter dive into the now-15-year-old Vanity Fair article written by Judith Newman “Moms Gone Wild,” which chronicles the outlandish behaviors of Hollywood mothers, specifically Kathy Hilton, Dina Lohan, and Lynne Spears. With Kathy Hilton splashed across our screen ... Show More
46m 8s
Jul 2023
What They Don't Tell You About Pregnancy with Desi Perkins
This episode originally aired on Friday, March 11, 2022. This week, we’re joined by Entrepreneur and Digital Content Creator, Desi Perkins, to have a real and honest conversation about her fertility journey and motherhood. We talk about her experience as a new mom and why she dec ... Show More
51m 59s