As the Trump administration pursues a dramatic economic realignment, we're joined by Adam Tooze, author of Chartbook on Substack, and Sohrab Ahmari, US Editor of UnHerd and author of Tyranny, Inc., to examine the feasibility and implications of an American industrial revival. We analyze the administration's strategy for reshoring manufacturing, debate whethe ... Show More
Yesterday
AI: What Could Go Wrong? with Geoffrey Hinton
As artificial intelligence advances at unprecedented speed, Jon is joined by Geoffrey Hinton, Professor Emeritus at the University of Toronto and the "Godfather of AI," to understand what we've actually created. Together, they explore how neural networks and AI systems function, ... Show More
1h 42m
Oct 2
The Republican Playbook: Democrat Edition with Tim Miller and David Faris
As the government shutdown takes effect, Jon is joined by Roosevelt University Professor and contributing writer at The Nation David Faris, and "The Bulwark Podcast" host Tim Miller to examine Democratic strategy. Together, they explore what Democrats are hoping to achieve throug ... Show More
1h 12m
Sep 25
Wanted: Democratic Leadership with DNC Chair Ken Martin
As millions struggle to turn their political frustration into positive action, Jon is joined by Democratic National Committee Chair Ken Martin. Together, they explore the role of party leadership in rebuilding after electoral defeat, discuss the fundamental challenges and interna ... Show More
1h 23m
Jan 2025
Taking On the Tech Oligarchs, with Taylor Lorenz
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‘We’re Not Kidding’ is back! After a not-very-relaxing holiday break, Mehdi is joined by tech and online culture journalist (and new Zeteo contributor!) Taylor Lorenz to discuss the new age of American oligar ... Show More
40m 7s
Apr 2025
China Cuts Off Critical Exports, and Meta Goes on Trial
Plus, everybody wants a bunker. On Today’s Episode:China Halts Critical Exports as Trade War Intensifies, by Keith BradsherTrump to Meet President of El Salvador, Where Deportees Face Prison, by Zolan Kanno-YoungsSuspect Charged in Arson at Pennsylvania Governor’s Mansion, by Edg ... Show More
8m 24s
Jun 2025
The Wolf-Krugman Exchange: The economy in an uncertain world
In the third of this six-part series of The Economics Show, Martin Wolf, the FT’s chief economics commentator, and Nobel Prize-winning economist Paul Krugman discuss the dangers facing the world economy and wonder what outcomes are possible at summits such as the G7 in times of p ... Show More
43m 15s
May 2023
Jonah Peretti, Nick Denton and Ben Smith on digital news’ past and future
It’s our first four-way pod, featuring BuzzFeed founder Jonah Peretti, Gawker founder Nick Denton, and Semafor founder (and former editor-in-chief of the recently shuttered BuzzFeed News) Ben Smith, who wrote a book about them both. Peter Kafka talks to all of them in conjunction ... Show More
36m 30s
Sep 2022
The inside story of YouTube
Despite YouTube’s massive influence, it's been chronically underreported on. But finally, Bloomberg’s Mark Bergen wrote the comprehensive, soup-to-nuts history of the site. His new book is called "Like, Comment, Subscribe: Inside YouTube’s Chaotic Rise to World Domination." Recod ... Show More
50m 13s