Kara Swisher is becoming a member of the ranks of NCS documentary sequence hosts.
The know-how journalist and entrepreneur will host the brand new NCS authentic sequence, “Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever,” which is able to debut in Spring as a part of a 2026 programming slate. In the sequence, Swisher will examine actions selling longevity and anti-aging, in search of to differentiate actual science from wishful considering. Her curiosity has been spurred in celebration by the early dying of her father and a current well being scare.
“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!),” stated Swisher, in an announcement. “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.”
Swisher, who has gained discover through the years for her know-how protection at The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, Recode and by way of books and podcasts, will use her connections in Silicon Valley and past, and function each a reporter and take a look at topic to look at the rising applied sciences shaping how lengthy and the way properly folks could reside.
“This series is driven by Kara’s relentless curiosity, razor-sharp analysis, and singular access,” stated Amy Entelis, government vice chairman of expertise, NCS Originals and artistic improvement for NCS Worldwide, in an announcement. “With clear-eyed, thought-provoking storytelling, Kara takes viewers behind the curtain to examine the science, money and influence shaping the race to live longer.”
Executive producers for the sequence are Swisher; Entelis, Lyle Gamm and Katie Hinman for NCS Original Series; and Ian Orefice, Jon Adler, Amanda Spain, David Rivera, and Anna Chai for EverWonder Studio. EverWonder is one in every of a number of belongings managed by a media fund supervised by Jeff Zucker, NCS’s former CEO.