Host Reed Galen is joined by Imran Ahmed, the Founder and CEO of the Center for Countering Digital Hate (CCDH). They discuss CCDH’s latest legal victory against Elon Musk and Twitter, why our democracy’s stability is threatened by unregulated social media platforms and accompanying disinformation, and why balancing innovation with safety and prosperity is cr ... Show More
Jul 8
According to Sources + "Off the Record" with Josh Dawsey, Tyler Pager, + Isaac Arnsdorf
We have a very special, breaking story and episode premiere for you all. Rick sits down with investigative reporters and co-authors -- Josh Dawsey of The Wall Street Journal, Tyler Pager of The New York Times, and Isaac Arnsdorf of The Washington Post -- for a behind-the-scenes, ... Show More
42m 18s
Jul 4
How America Was (Really) Won with Rick Atkinson
As we approach the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States of America (July 4th, 2026), we are bringing you a very special episode commemorating this Fourth of July. In this special episode, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson joins Rick Wilson (who is a ... Show More
31m 29s
Nov 2023
Government Shutdown Averted, A Surge in Hate Speech, and Guest Adrian Aoun
Kara and Scott discuss Nikki Haley's social media stance, Truth Social's waning prospects, and the revelation that Google sends a third of Safari ad revenue to Apple. And don’t worry, they also talk about the Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez photoshoot. You’re welcome/we’re sorry. T ... Show More
1h 12m
Dec 2022
Real social media solutions, with Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen | Your Undivided Attention
When it comes to social media risk, there is reason to hope for consensus. Center for Humane Technology co-founder Tristan Harris recently helped launch a new initiative called the Council for Responsible Social Media (CRSM) in Washington, D.C. It’s a coalition between religious ... Show More
27m 51s
Mar 2024
62. Sajid Javid: Austerity, the Tory leadership contest, and the problem with 'islamophobia' (Part 1)
How are politicians working to combat anti-muslim and antisemitic racism in the UK? How does Sajid maintain friendships across party lines? Was austerity the only option for the Conservatives following the financial crash?
Rory and Alastair are joined by Sajid Javid, former Home ... Show More
42m 21s
Jun 2024
Dave Rubin on Why We Can’t Trust The Media Anymore
Dave Rubin (host of “The Rubin Report” and author of “Don’t Burn This Country: Surviving and Thriving in Our Woke Dystopia”) engages in a candid conversation with Chris Cuomo, discussing Rubin’s shift from progressive to classical liberal, his critiques of COVID-19 policies, and ... Show More
1h 16m
Jul 2023
25: Michael Ignatieff: Fighting Orban's Global Conservative Cabal
What's it like to know how your obituary will read? What makes the democratic system the best for fighting against climate change? How does politics change a person, whether they like it or not? Alastair and Rory sit down with politician, academic, and writer Michael Ignatieff on ... Show More
1h 4m
Sep 2023
34. Ed Davey: Leading the Lib Dems, fighting the Tories, and a coalition with Starmer’s Labour?
What was it like for the Liberal Democrats in coalition? Would Ed Davey be prepared to work alongside Keir Starmer in another coalition government? Is tactical voting a good idea? Join Rory and Alastair as they speak with leader of the Liberal Democrats, Ed Davey, to discuss all ... Show More
1h 12m