Hillary Clinton Will Launch High Stakes Podcast
The political series begins airing weekly on October 14, 2026, to cover the midterm elections.
Updated on Oct. 13, 2026 in Elections
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Beginning October 14, 2026, Hillary Clinton and journalist Kara Swisher will launch a podcast series titled High Stakes. The program will feature weekly episodes focused on the race for control of the U.S. House and Senate.
Why it matters
The podcast provides a platform to analyze the shifting landscape of congressional midterm races. It serves as a commentary series during the final weeks leading up to the mid-November 2026 conclusion of the election cycle.
The production is a collaboration with Vox Media, which will manage distribution and advertising sales. Revenue from the podcast will be shared between Hillary Clinton, Kara Swisher, and the production company.
The players
Hillary Clinton
She is a former U.S. Secretary of State, U.S. Senator, and First Lady who previously hosted the podcast You and Me Both.
Kara Swisher
She is a prominent technology journalist and podcast host known for her candid interviews with influential figures in media and tech.
Vox Media
This digital media company produces and distributes various podcasts and news content across multiple platforms.
The details
Developed from a concept that originated in the Kalorama neighborhood of Washington, the show will be hosted through the existing feed of the podcast On With Kara Swisher. This project marks Clinton's return to the medium following the 2023 conclusion of her solo series, You and Me Both With Hillary Clinton.
Timeline
Hillary Clinton's previous podcast ended in 2023.
The concept for High Stakes was formed in Spring 2026.
The High Stakes podcast series begins on October 14, 2026.
Weekly episodes of the podcast conclude in mid-November 2026.
Political Context
This podcast venture follows the 2023 conclusion of You and Me Both With Hillary Clinton, signaling a return to political commentary via digital audio platforms. Critics may argue that such media projects serve more as personal platforms for political figures rather than objective analysis of the midterm election cycle.
Listeners can access the podcast through the On With Kara Swisher feed starting in mid-October. The series is intended to provide voters with analysis of the upcoming U.S. House and Senate races.
The takeaway
Voters looking for analysis of the midterm elections can find new weekly insights via the High Stakes podcast feed. Engaging with various media sources can help clarify the implications of the race for congressional control.
What happens next
The podcast series will release weekly episodes starting October 14, 2026, with the final installment scheduled for mid-November 2026.
Further reading
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