Plus, the rise of NCAA women's basketball 🏀
| | March 6, 2025 | | | Calling Out Big Tech
| | Tech journalist Kara Swisher has been holding Silicon Valley and its founders accountable for decades, and has developed keen insights into the business practices, culture, and psychology of the tech world. Swisher is an advocate for technology, but she calls it like she sees it. “What I would hope for tech people is that they would understand history, they would understand art, they would understand design, they would understand the impact,” she says. “If you don't understand the impact you have and you only care about your next dollar, you are not going to be good, you're not going to go down well in history and that’s what I remind them.” The co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, interviews Swisher about her memoir “Burn Book” — now out in paperback with a new afterward — and her experiences reporting on the tech industry’s biggest moments. Listen
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| | | Women’s History Month: Making Strides in a New Era
| | From global conflicts to public health crises, recent years have exposed entrenched gender disparities across society. Yet they have also ignited historic milestones — more women than ever are leading Fortune 500 companies, reshaping industries, and holding political office. So where are we breaking barriers, and where do systemic challenges still persist? How is feminism evolving in an era defined by political upheaval, economic shifts, and AI-driven transformation? Hear from women driving change in business, politics, sports, healthcare, and more as they explore what progress looks like and what’s next in the fight for gender equity. Learn More
| | | The Tipping Point
| | NCAA women’s basketball shattered viewership records in 2024. With more eyes than ever on the sport, how can fans and insiders ensure the momentum carries forward? MSNBC’s Stephanie Ruhle moderates a conversation with two of the game’s most influential coaches — Louisiana State University head coach Kim Mulkey and University of Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma. Together, they reflect on how they’ve seen the sport change, new financial obligations for programs and players, stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese, and what’s next for basketball. Watch
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