04/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/17/2026 08:30
The New York Times today announced the return of Hard Fork Live. In June, hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton are going all out as they take to the stage in San Francisco for the second-ever live recording of their acclaimed podcast, "Hard Fork."
Audiences can expect a supersized evening of live interviews, music, mayhem and more as Kevin and Casey dive into the rapidly changing world of tech. Last year got weird. Will the marching band return? Will there be robotic pants? The only thing we know for sure is that there will be disclosures regarding A.I. lawsuits and Casey's boyfriend (now fiancé). You can expect sneak peeks at new tech, opportunities to connect with other "Hard Fork" fans and plenty of surprises along the way.
Guest speakers will be announced in the weeks leading up to the event. The show will be taped before a live audience and published on the "Hard Fork" feed.
Hard Fork Live will take place on Wednesday, June 10, at the Blue Shield of California Theater in San Francisco. Tickets are on sale now. Check the Hard Fork Live website for the latest updates, and reach out to [email protected] with any questions.
Journalists who wish to cover the event are invited to apply for a limited number of press passes. For press inquiries, please contact [email protected].
"Hard Fork" is a show about the future that's already here. Each week, Kevin and Casey explore and make sense of the latest stories in the rapidly changing world of tech, bringing listeners news, interviews and analysis from the bleeding edge with curiosity and humor.
Kevin Roose is the co-host of "Hard Fork" and a tech columnist for The New York Times. He is also the host of the "Rabbit Hole" podcast, a regular guest and guest host of "The Daily" and the best-selling author of three books, most recently "Futureproof: 9 Rules for Humans in the Age of Automation."
Casey Newton co-hosts "Hard Fork" and is an independent journalist who covers social networks and next-generation technology platforms. He is the founder and editor of Platformer, a newsletter about the intersection of tech and democracy.
"Hard Fork Live" is supported by Premier Sponsor IBM and Associate Sponsors Everpure and Pure Leaf.