Kara Swisher to Explore Longevity, Anti-Aging in New CNN Documentary Series

Key Highlights

• In the series, Swisher will investigate movements promoting longevity and anti-aging, seeking to differentiate real science from wishful thinking.
• Her interest has been spurred in party by the early death of her father and a recent health scare.
• Related Stories Class on Hitmaker Max Martin's Work to Be Introduced at New York University’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music Taylor Swift Inducted Into Songwriters Hall of Fame “For too long, the longevity space has been captive of the rich tech bros, jacked dude influencers, nonsense sellers of useless supplements and some lady who sells candles that are named after her private parts (sorry, Gwyneth, but you started it!),” said Swisher, in a statement.
• “Well, after enduring endless conversations over the years about how to live forever, I want in, except I am going to show the way for the rest of us, and it will be grounded in science and facts about the best and most affordable ways to stay healthy, happy and smart.
• Also, I took ketamine, so you don’t have to.” Popular on Variety Swisher, who has gained notice over the years for her technology coverage at The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Recode and via books and podcasts, will use her connections in Silicon Valley and beyond, and serve as both a reporter and test subject to examine the emerging technologies shaping how long and how well people may live.