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 an American journalist prominent for her coverage of the internet business since 1994. As of 2023, she serves as a contributing editor at New York Magazine and hosts the podcast 'On with Kara Swisher.' She is also the co-host of the podcast 'Pivot.' Swisher is known for her insightful analysis and commentary on the tech industry.

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December 11, 1962: Kara Swisher's Birth

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: Obtains Undergraduate Degree

In 1984, Kara Swisher obtained her undergraduate degree from the Edmund A. Walsh School of Foreign Service (SFS) at Georgetown University in Washington D.C.

1985: Graduation from Columbia University

In 1985, Kara Swisher graduated from Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism with a MS in journalism.

1999: Marriage to Megan Smith

In 1999, Kara Swisher married Megan Smith in Marin County, at a time when same-sex marriage was not legal in California.

2003: Legal Wedding Ceremony in Niagara Falls

In 2003, Kara Swisher and Megan Smith had an additional legal wedding ceremony in Niagara Falls, Canada.

2004: San Francisco Same-Sex Wedding

In 2004, Kara Swisher and Megan Smith participated in the San Francisco 2004 same-sex weddings.

November 2008: Wedding in San Francisco

In November 2008, Kara Swisher and Megan Smith had another wedding in San Francisco in advance of California Proposition 8.

2011: Suffers Mini-Stroke

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

2014: Separation from Megan Smith

In 2014, Kara Swisher and Megan Smith separated.

2016: Announces Plans to Run for Mayor of San Francisco

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

2016: Possible run for political office

In 2016, Kara Swisher, who describes herself as a "liberal, lesbian Donald Trump of San Francisco," briefly considered a run for political office in San Francisco.

2016: Reflects on John McLaughlin's Death

Reflecting on John McLaughlin's death from prostate cancer in 2016, Kara Swisher expressed relief.

2017: Divorce from Megan Smith

As of 2017, Kara Swisher and Megan Smith were divorced.

2018: Writes About Experiences with The McLaughlin Group

In 2018, Kara Swisher wrote of her experiences working for The McLaughlin Group in a Slate article, alleging abuse and sexual harassment by John McLaughlin.

2019: Remembrance of Luke Perry

In 2019, Kara Swisher wrote about her experience with a stroke in a remembrance of Luke Perry, who died due to a stroke.

October 3, 2020: Marriage to Amanda Katz

On October 3, 2020, Kara Swisher married Amanda Katz, with whom she adopted two children.

2021: Desire to Work in Military Intelligence

In a 2021 interview with Bryan Elliott for Inc.'s Behind The Brand, Kara Swisher stated that as a child, she wanted to work in the military, military intelligence, or the CIA.