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Kara Swisher's Warning About Spencer Pratt

May 19, 2026 / 01:11

This episode discusses Spencer Pratt's unexpected candidacy for mayor of Los Angeles, his viral social media campaign, and support from figures like Joe Rogan and Elon Musk. The conversation touches on the challenges of governance in California, particularly regarding the cost of living and responses to wildfires.

Spencer Pratt, known from reality show The Hills, is highlighted for his lack of political experience yet gaining traction in the mayoral race. His campaign focuses on frustrations with local governance and the impact of wildfires, which affected his own home.

Harvey Levan's reporting is mentioned, indicating that much of Pratt's rhetoric may lack substance. The hosts express skepticism about Pratt's viability as a candidate, questioning his seriousness and the implications of his potential success.

The discussion reflects on the entrenched bureaucracy in California and the difficulty of finding effective leadership. The hosts conclude with a mix of humor and concern about the future of Los Angeles politics.

TLDR

Spencer Pratt's mayoral bid in LA raises eyebrows amid viral campaigning and celebrity support.

Episode

1:11
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This one. Oh my god. You could have run for mayor of Los Angeles at this point. Spencer Pratt, formerly a reality show
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of The Hills and a generally awful person, is unexpectedly emerging as a contender in the Los Angeles mayor's
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race. I'm not so clear he's going to win, but he's got the mo. Despite his
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lack of political experience, Pratt has gained traction through viral social media campaigning and support from
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figures like Joe Rogan and Elon Musk. Pratt has built his campaign around frustration with the cost of living in
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the city's response to wildfires, which destroyed his own home. lot of reporting
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by Harvey Levan has shown most of the stuff he's saying to be nonsense. >> LA like California has become nearly
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ungovernable and that is the special interest groups are so entrenched and so hard to overcome. There's so much
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bureaucracy. It is so hard to find talented people to try and do this. Everybody wants theirs
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>> and that it's become a very difficult but Spencer Pratt. >> What in the [ __ ] [ __ ] I wish there was
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an alternative to Bass that was serious and I get why you'd want to be behind it
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but this you're doing this there's something wrong with you. There's
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something real wrong with you. Anyway, we'll see what happens. We'll see. He
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may just fade just cuz he seems like such a village idiot, but we'll see. And
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if he wins, watch out [ __ ] below.

Episode Highlights

  • Spencer Pratt's Unexpected Candidacy
    Spencer Pratt, known for reality TV, is surprisingly running for mayor of Los Angeles.
    “I'm not so clear he's going to win, but he's got the mo.”
    @ 00m 12s
    May 19, 2026
  • Campaign Built on Frustration
    Pratt's campaign focuses on the high cost of living and wildfires affecting his home.
    “Pratt has built his campaign around frustration with the cost of living.”
    @ 00m 22s
    May 19, 2026

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Unexpected Contender00:08
  • Frustration with Bureaucracy00:36
  • Speculation on Future01:04