Kara and Scott discuss Google's newest effort to compete with ChatGPT, the Koch network's anti-Trump efforts, and the latest on Elon Musk’s many legal battles. Plus, of course, the fallout from the Chinese balloon. Then, they’re joined by Friend of Pivot, Jerry Saltz to discuss the state of art world.
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Sep 4
Apple Bows to Trump, Bond Market Sounds the Alarm, and Kalshi Bans George Santos
As our Scott Free month comes to a close, Kara is joined by MS NOW’s Jacob Soboroff! They remember Gloria Steinem, discuss Apple caving to Trump over “Lake America,” and unpack the administration’s escalating crackdown on mail-in voting. Then, they break down the global bond sell ... Show More
1h 1m
Sep 1
Trump’s Map Makeover, Milo’s Deportation, and Gwyneth’s AI Dinner Drama
It's the last week of Scott-Free August, and Kara is joined by Jennifer Welch, co-host of the "I've Had It" podcast. They unpack Trump's executive order renaming Lake Ontario, Milo Yiannopoulos' deportation, and Gwyneth Paltrow's postponed soiree for Sam Altman. Plus, journalist ... Show More
1h 9m
Aug 28
Meta’s Massive Settlement, Bill Gates’ AI Warning, and Remembering Dolly Parton
Scott-Free August continues, and Kara is joined by CNN’s Kaitlan Collins! They talk about Dolly Parton's legacy in culture and business, unpack Meta’s landmark social media addiction case settlement, and discuss the growing political backlash to data centers. Then, they break dow ... Show More
1h 11m
Feb 2024
Timcast IRL #968 US SCRAMBLES JETS As ANOTHER BALLOON Sparks Panic Amid Cyber Attack Fear
Tim, Hannah Claire, Phil. & Serge join Ben Kew to discuss US scrambling jets to intercept another spy balloon floating across the US, JD Vance calling for Google to be broken up, Google Gemini AI defending child abuse, and a clip showing Bernie Sanders opposing open borders. Lear ... Show More
2h 2m
May 2025
The Dangers of A.I. Flattery + Kevin Meets the Orb + Group Chat Chat
<p>This week we dig into the ways chatbots are starting to manipulate us, including ChatGPT’s sycophantic update, Meta’s digital companionship turn and a secret experiment run on Reddit users. Then Kevin reports back from the unveiling of a new eye-scanning orb. And finally, we’r ... Show More
1h 7m
Apr 2023
State Of The AI Wars, Google's Counterpunch, Elon's 4/20
Nico Grant of The New York Times joins Ranjan Roy and Alex Kantrowitz for our weekly news recap show. We cover: 1) The state of the AI war between Google, Microsoft, and OpenAI 2) Google's AI reorganization and what it means 3) Sundar Pichai's PR offensive 4) Google's forthcoming ... Show More
59m 48s
Oct 2025
Sora and the Infinite Slop Feeds + ChatGPT Goes to Therapy + Hot Mess Express
<p>This week, we’re talking about the new A.I.-generated video tools and social media feeds from Google, Meta and OpenAI. Is this how A.I. is going to cure cancer? Then, the psychotherapist Gary Greenberg stops by to discuss his recent New Yorker essay about treating ChatGPT as a ... Show More
1h 5m
Mar 2024
Musk vs. the AI Overlords
This week, Felix Salmon, Emily Peck and Elizabeth Spiers ponder the future of computers, cars, and…fast food? They discuss why Elon Musk is suing Sam Altman and OpenAI and the altruistic origins of ChatGPT. Also: Wendy’s “surge pricing” gaff had customers crying foul and Apple’s ... Show More
43m 30s
Jan 2024
Can Israel achieve its aims in Gaza?; Ukraine's defense capabilities amid declining U.S. aid; the future of artificial intelligence and how A.I innovations can save lives
This week, Fareed is joined by the New Yorker’s Robin Wright and retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling about the state of the wars in both Gaza and Ukraine. Will the Middle East escalate into a broader war? And how much capability does Kyiv have left, as Western support seems ... Show More
43m 37s
Aug 2024
Can Musk Get Trump Elected? + Steve Ballmer’s Quest for the Facts + This Week in A.I.
<p>This week, we debate whether Elon Musk’s recent stumping and fund-raising for former President Trump could help him get re-elected. Then, former Microsoft’s chief executive, Steve Ballmer, stops by to discuss his effort to depolarize our politics using government data. And fin ... Show More
1h 8m