Overview
- The podcast premiered Wednesday, Oct. 14, on Kara Swisher’s On With Kara Swisher feed and will publish weekly episodes through mid-November.
- Vox Media produces and distributes the series and will split advertising revenue with Clinton and Swisher under a formal deal.
- High Stakes will focus on midterm issues such as the cost of living, health care, technology and competitive races for control of Congress and will feature guests with differing viewpoints.
- The collaboration grew from Clinton guest-hosting Swisher’s Pivot podcast in August and private conversations between the two, and Vox has signaled that future projects with the pair are possible if the series draws an audience.
- Mainstream outlets report the launch and business terms as confirmed, while a small number of publications have circulated unverified personal gossip about motives that is not corroborated by broader reporting.