This year’s Burning Man festivities were more chaotic than usual when rain poured down in the Nevada desert, turning the usually dry, dusty terrain into a thick sludge. Thousands of revelers were trapped onsite, as organizers encouraged attendees to shelter in place and conserve food, water and fuel until the grounds dried on Monday and roads were passable. ... Show More
Yesterday
Canada's data centre boom, and backlash
As part of the federal government’s AI strategy, hyperscale data centres are being built across the country with many more projects being proposed. But, communities are pushing back, and it’s capturing the attention of local governments.Projects in Ontario, British Columbia, and ... Show More
28m 25s
Sep 2023
Thousands Stranded in the Desert at 'Burning Man' & Jimmy Buffett's 'Margaritaville' Empire
Episode 140: Neal and Toby discuss 'Burning Man', a festival in the Nevada desert beloved by the nation's tech bros and billionaires, and how heavy rains left thousands stranded over the weekend. Plus, why invasive species cost humans over $400 billion a year and the guys take a ... Show More
28m 2s
Sep 2023
Escape From Burning Man + Musk vs. the A.D.L. + Listener Questions
<p>This week: How tech executives’ favorite place to take their pants off turned into a muddy hellscape. We talk to one executive who couldn’t just call a helicopter to escape.</p><p>Then, Jonathan Greenblatt, C.E.O. of the Anti-Defamation League, on how his organization went fro ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 2023
PT442 – Joe Moore – Burning Questions About Burning Man: Mud, Ebola, and the Big Krab Car
<p>Last year, Joe attended his first Burning Man, and sadly, we didn't hear much about it. In this episode, recorded just a few days after Joe returned from his second outing of nearly 12 days on the playa, Victoria changes that, asking Joe all the burning questions we all want t ... Show More
1h 4m