Oct 28

Anti-Fascist Economics with Isabella Weber

There are many things that contribute to the rise of fascism, but often overlooked is the role of economics. Today I'm joined by economist and professor Isabella Weber to discuss how we can rebuild our democracy, starting with an overtly anti-fascist economic system.SUPPORT THE S ... Show More

1h 20m

Oct 21

Lisa Hanawalt on Autobiographical Cartooning, Horses and Why We Broke Up

This week's episode gets a little personal as my guest is...my ex! Today I'm joined by cartoonist and writer Lisa Hanawalt, as we discuss autobiographical cartooning, horses, and our breakup...which has inspired our latest artistic ventures.SUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://ww ... Show More

1h 47m

Oct 14

Debunking the “Life Extension” Industry with Saul Justin Newman

You are going to die. And I am too! But because of this fact, we are fascinated by people who push the final day off as long as possible, and those who promise to prevent it. But what if I told you that pretty much all of it is BULLSHIT? Today I'm joined by Dr. Saul Justin Newman ... Show More

1h 12m

Sep 2023

Blood in the Machine

<p>Brian Merchant is a tech reporter, and he'd been covering the industry for years when he started to notice a term that kept coming up. When he wrote a story that was critical of tech, he'd be accused of being a "Luddite."</p><p>Like most people, Brian knew at least vaguely wha ... Show More

29m 4s

Sep 2025

Will AI Kill Your Job? w/ Brian Merchant

Paris Marx is joined by Brian Merchant to discuss whether the AI bubble is about to burst and how bosses are deploying AI tools to kill jobs and degrade work.Brian Merchant is the author of Blood in the Machine and writes a newsletter of the same name.Tech Won’t Save Us offers a ... Show More

59m 52s

Oct 2025

The World of AI Regulation with Brian Merchant

In this episode, Ed Zitron is joined by writer Brian Merchant to talk about US AI regulation, and how governments never seem to make the effort to understand technology. https://www.bloodinthemachine.com/https://www.bloodinthemachine.com/p/were-about-to-find-out-if-silicon Get $1 ... Show More

29m 24s

Sep 2023

What the Luddites Can Teach Us about AI

The Luddites did not hate technology—but they did fight the way it was used to exploit humans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11m 21s

Jun 2023

We Don’t Need the Apple Vision Pro w/ Brian Merchant

Paris Marx is joined by Brian Merchant to discuss the vision of the future of computing offered by Apple’s Vision Pro headset and why it should be resisted. Brian Merchant is the technology columnist at the LA Times. He’s also the author of The One Device: The Secret History of t ... Show More

1h 3m

Jun 2021

Fake Tech

Bob prompts a discussion about technology that blurs the lines of reality in this hilarious episode full of gadget scams, 00’s game nostalgia, and if the mute button could exist for real life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

53m 52s

Sep 2022

Who, exactly, were the Luddites?

Today you'll hear people described as 'Luddites' if they don't care for -- or don't understand -- some newer piece of technology, but where did this phrase come from? In today's episode, Ben, Noel and guest producer Tari trace the term back to its surprising origin story ... a vi ... Show More

42m 43s

Oct 2025

TECH005: What Tech Is Doing to Us with Justin Evidon (Tech Podcast)

Preston and Jevi unpack the double-edged sword of modern technology. They examine how social media, AI, EMFs, and LED lights impact our well-being, and offer real-world privacy solutions like Graphene OS and open-source photo apps. From sleep disruption to self-sovereignty, they ... Show More

54m 49s

Why Big Tech is Ruining Our Lives with B...