Early Life and Education of Kara Swisher: A Complete Timeline

How education and upbringing influenced the life of Kara Swisher. A timeline of key moments.

Kara Swisher is a prominent American journalist renowned for her extensive coverage of the internet business since 1994. She's recognized as a contributing editor at New York Magazine. Swisher is also a podcast host. She hosts "On with Kara Swisher" and co-hosts "Pivot," solidifying her presence as a leading voice in technology journalism and commentary.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements

December 11, 1962: Kara Swisher Born

On December 11, 1962, Kara Anne Swisher was born. She is an American journalist who has covered the business of the internet since 1994.

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1984: Obtained Undergraduate Degree

In 1984, Kara Swisher obtained her undergraduate degree from the Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) at Georgetown University.

1985: Graduated from Columbia University

In 1985, Kara Swisher graduated from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism with an M.S. in journalism.

2011: Suffered Mini-Stroke

In 2011, Kara Swisher suffered a "mini-stroke" while on a flight to Hong Kong and was hospitalized.

2016: Planned Mayoral Run in 2023

In 2016, Kara Swisher announced her plans to run for mayor of San Francisco as a Democrat in 2023.

2016: John McLaughlin death reflection

Reflecting on John McLaughlin's death from prostate cancer in 2016, Kara Swisher wrote, "I'm so glad he's dead. Seriously, I'm glad he's dead. He was a jackass. He deserved it."

2018: Wrote about experiences working for The McLaughlin Group

In 2018 Kara Swisher wrote of her experiences working for The McLaughlin Group in a Slate article, in which she alleged that host John McLaughlin abused staff and sexually harassed women.

2019: Wrote Remembrance of Luke Perry

In 2019, Kara Swisher wrote about her mini-stroke experience in a remembrance of Luke Perry, who died from a stroke.

2021: Desire to work in military/intelligence

In a 2021 interview with Bryan Elliott, Kara Swisher said that as a child, she wanted to work in the military, military intelligence, or the CIA.

2023: Platform for Mayoral run

In 2023, Kara Swisher's platform for the mayorship run was expected to be highly progressive, focusing on housing, marijuana legalization, and labor laws.