Episodes
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A.I. Companies Believe They're Making God with Karen Hao
AI companies frame their work in quasi-religious terms, presenting the development of AI as a transformative and god-like endeavor.
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Trump and Elon Want to Force You to Have Babies
The right's pro-natalism movement is a response to declining birth rates, but their proposed solutions are often absurd and misdirected.
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The Philosophy of Fatness with Kate Manne
America has a history of expanding acceptance through civil rights movements, yet fatphobia remains widely accepted.
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5 Star Reviews Are Ruining Your Life
Online ratings can lead to poor choices, as demonstrated by personal anecdotes where higher ratings did not correlate with quality.
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Homeless and Employed in America with Brian Goldstone
A large portion of the homeless population in America is employed, challenging the stereotype that homelessness only affects the unemployed.
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Group Chats are Destroying MAGA
Internal discord within the Trump administration is rampant, with public infighting becoming a regular spectacle.
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Why America Can’t Build (Yet) with Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson
America needs a shift in approach towards building significant infrastructure, moving from the current bureaucracy to one focused on efficient action.
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The End of American Supremacy with Mark Blyth
The era of American economic supremacy is being tested by global competitors like China and the consequences of political decisions, including Trump's tariffs.
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You are not safe.
The Trump administration's tactics create an atmosphere of fear aimed at silencing dissent.
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Quit Your Useless Job with Rutger Bregman
Raising awareness is not enough; action is essential for real change.
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The tariffs are just so stupid.
The tariffs announced by Trump are economically damaging and have led to market chaos, impacting consumers heavily.
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The New Red Scare with Corey Robin
The erosion of free speech and expression under the Trump administration resembles the tactics and climate of the Red Scare, with contemporary repercussions for immigrants and dissenting voices.
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There's No Such Thing as "Red States" with Trae Crowder
The oversimplification of political identities in America fails to capture the diversity and complexity of voter beliefs.
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Former Inmates Reveal Life Inside American Prisons with David Campbell and Jarrod Shanahan
Rikers Island exemplifies the failings of the American prison system, marked by neglect and brutal conditions.
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How Capitalism Killed the Movie Star
The golden age of movie stars is largely behind us, with contemporary actors lacking the same star power and recognition of their predecessors.
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Being Trans in Trump's America with Dylan McKeever, River Butcher, and Sammy Mowrey
Trans individuals face significant challenges amid hostile political climates, particularly regarding healthcare and civil rights.
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A.I. Companies Are Stealing Your Face with Kashmir Hill
The internet has drastically eroded privacy, making personal data—including facial information—easily accessible.
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The Tesla protests are working.
Elon Musk's declining reputation demonstrates that even billionaires are not immune to public backlash.
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Trump Hates Science
Recent political actions have led to significant cuts in science funding and personnel, threatening critical research efforts.
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Trump and Elon Don't Know Who They're Firing - with Max Stier
Mass layoffs of federal employees are being executed without understanding their critical roles, leading to detrimental impacts on public safety and services.
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