Kara Swisher has long sought to be the best-connected of the tough reporters and the toughest of the insiders. Balancing those goals isn’t always easy. By Helen Lewis. From the April 2024 issue. Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when you subscribe. You’ll enjoy unlimited access to Pulitzer-winning journalism, from clear-eyed analysis and insight on breaking news to fascinating explorations of our world. Subscribe today at TheAtlantic.com/podsub.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices