Series synopsis
Kara Swisher Wants to Live Forever is an American medical history television series that premiered on CNN on April 11, 2026. It stars Kara Swisher.
Kara Swisher investigates the fast-growing world of longevity and anti-aging, cutting through the hype to separate real science from the wishful thinking. Fueled by the early death of her father and her own very serious health scare, she explores how far humans will go to extend their lives. Bringing decades of experience covering the technology industry, Swisher interrogates the belief among the world's wealthiest innovators that sheer ambition can finally outsmart mortality. In each episode, s ...
Premise
Kara Swisher investigates the fast-growing world of longevity and anti-aging, cutting through the hype to separate real science from the wishful thinking. Fueled by the early death of her father and her own very serious health scare, she explores how far humans will go to extend their lives. Bringing decades of experience covering the technology industry, Swisher interrogates the belief among the world's wealthiest innovators that sheer ambition can finally outsmart mortality. In each episode, she draws on her deep connections in Silicon Valley and beyond, stepping in as both reporter and test subject to examine the unconventional emerging technologies shaping how long and how well we may live.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Kara Swisher as Self - Host
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 6 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 6 | April 11, 2026 | May 16, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Never Say Die Inspired by her own experience of losing her father, Kara embarks on a journey to explore the booming business of life extension, including a challenging conversation with a man who has turned his "Don't Die" philosophy into a religion. |
April 11, 2026 |
| 2 |
Science or Snake Oil? Kara investigates the techniques, trends, and fads shaping the longevity industry, separating snake oil from science-backed solutions and asking whether these innovations are truly effective - or simply luxuries reserved for the wealthy |
April 18, 2026 |
| 3 |
How To Hack Loneliness Amid a growing loneliness epidemic fueled by social media and AI, Kara asks whether digital interaction and rising isolation are shortening our lifespans - and why human connection is one of the most powerful remedies for living longer. |
May 2, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | CNN |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 11, 2026 |
| Last aired | May 16, 2026 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Saturday at 21:00:00 |