On with Kara Swisher

Restaurants are facing big challenges right now. Rising food costs, labor shortages and affordability issues have made a tough industry even tougher. Still, chefs, servers and restaurateurs are scrappy and resilient.

Kara sits down with a group of her favorite food experts to talk about what it takes to succeed in the restaurant business today. From how restaurateurs are adapting to shifting consumer behavior, to the power of social media and whether food critic reviews still matter, they get at the heart of what happens when a restaurant becomes an essential part of a community.

Susan Feniger is an award-winning veteran chef, cookbook author, entrepreneur and co-owner of Mundo Hospitality Group. She’s also the subject of the documentary "Susan Feniger: Forked" available to stream on Apple and Amazon.

Danny Meyer is the award-winning founder and executive chairman of Union Square Hospitality Group which includes Union Square Cafe, Gramercy Tavern and Manhatta. He’s also the founder of Shake Shack. His new book is called What Could Possibly Go Right? The Essential Journey to Scale and Enduring Culture.

Elazar Sontag is The Washington Post’s food critic. He was nominated for a James Beard Award and named a Forbes 30 Under 30 recipient. He's also launching a newsletter called "For the Table."

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Welcome back to “the podcast from hell.” Last week, Kara and the Secretary broke down what happened during the midterms; this week, they discuss what comes next. They cover Pete Hegseth’s rare press conference as he faces impeachment proceedings. They throw around potential Republican contenders for 2028. And in the wake of the NVIDIA drama, HRC gives listeners an inside look into the kinds of national security risks she monitored as Secretary of State. Plus, High Stakes welcomes its first-ever special guest: the one and only Rachel Maddow.

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As Democrats solidify the size and scope of their House and Senate majorities after Tuesday’s midterm blowout, the party is brainstorming how best to take advantage of its coming Congressional control. One area of focus will be passing AI regulations, an issue with some bipartisan support. But with Trump still in the White House — and warning lawmakers not to “kill the golden goose” — what can the party actually accomplish?

Two Democrats who will be key to getting any AI bill passed are Texas Rep. Greg Casar, who chairs the Congressional Progressive Caucus and has introduced a series of populist bills aimed at reigning in big tech, and California Rep. Sam Liccardo, whose Bay Area district includes a sliver of Silicon Valley. Kara talks to them about what Democrats should prioritize when it comes to AI legislation, where the party might be able to work with Republicans, and whether Congress can actually get ahead of the technology’s rapid advancement.

Please note: This episode was taped the Wednesday following the midterm elections.

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Kara Swisher and Hillary Clinton break down a historic midterm election, in which Democrats won control of both the House and Senate. They discuss the night’s firsts, including the nation’s first Black woman governor, first Muslim senator, and the record number of Democratic women heading to the House. Clinton shares her election-night routine, and the results that surprised her most. Then, the two look ahead to what a Democratic Congress means for the final two years of Trump’s presidency.

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Today, we’re bringing you a new episode of “Stay Tuned with Preet” from CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

A panel joins Preet Bharara to break down the midterm election results: historian Joanne Freeman, The New Yorker staff writer Susan Glasser, and political commentator and author of the Substack publication “To the Contrary,” Charlie Sykes.

They discuss what led to President Trump and the Republican Party’s sweeping defeat, what to expect from Trump in his final two years in office, how Democrats might wield their newfound power in Congress, and the implications for the 2028 presidential election.

Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website.

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Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on BlueSky, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail.

Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network.

Kara will be back on Friday with a special episode of “High Stakes” with Hillary Clinton. They’ll unpack what the midterm results mean for the country and for the Trump administration's next two years.
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