On with Kara Swisher Katie Porter: Taking Big Business to Task While Running for Dianne Feinstein’s Seat
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Mar 27, 2023 Katie Porter, a California congresswoman celebrated for her incisive questioning of CEOs, discusses her early bid for Dianne Feinstein's Senate seat. She reflects on the chaos surrounding the Silicon Valley Bank collapse and critiques the ineffectiveness of Congress in tackling tech regulation. Porter shares insights on corporate accountability, emphasizing the need for transparency while rejecting corporate PAC money. The conversation also highlights the importance of community engagement and restoring public trust in government, showcasing her commitment to reform.
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Unplanned Props
- Katie Porter's orange dress and "Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck" book during the McCarthy vote were unplanned.
- The dress was her last clean outfit and the book was from a free library.
House Dysfunction
- Porter acknowledges the Republican's operational efficiency but criticizes their harmful policies.
- She questions McCarthy's actual control over the Republican caucus.
Corporate Responsibility
- Porter believes corporations have a duty to ensure employees' well-being.
- She was surprised that colleagues didn't grasp the importance of her question about bank tellers' wages.
