Best Siege Studios Podcasts (2025)

A cancelled reboot finds new life as its former leads land at a different publisher, a long-promised slice of restored KOTOR content turns out to have been quietly strangled by legal red tape, and a small studio shuts its doors after an AI controversy sinks its project — and much more! Sources: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/take-two-hire…

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Don't Expect Rainbox Six Siege 2 Anytime Soon - Headlines for 8th December 2025 7:01

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A mysterious desert monolith tied to The Game Awards has fans guessing and publishers denying everything, Netflix’s plan to swallow yet another entertainment giant threatens to reshape the gaming landscape, and an industry legend quietly returns to Obsidian to work on… something nobody’s allowed to talk about. All that, a handful of delays, a splas…

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Covering the Pentagon, from Sy Hersh to Laura Loomer 1:03:43

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The New York Times has sued the Pentagon for restricting access to journalists. On this week’s On the Media, meet the new cast of right wing influencers and conspiracy theorists replacing the press corps in the Pentagon. Plus, a new documentary examines the life and work of investigative journalist Seymour Hersh. [01:00] Host Micah Loewinger sits d…

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Metroid Prime 4 and Marvel Cosmic Invasion Review 1:34:03

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Winter's here, the snow is falling, and the last big games of 2025 are debuting. It's a packed week on The Game Informer Show, as Kyle Hilliard discusses his review of Metroid Prime 4: Beyond and Marcus Stewart dives into the super-sprites of Marvel Cosmic Invasion. After the break, Charles Harte joins the dynamic duo to discuss more Kirby Air Ride…

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Mentioned In Dispatches S15 E12 – Ask Us Anything! 1:43:44

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5 December 2025 ~ Well, we asked for it . . . …By Armchair Dragoons

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Roblox Blocked For "Negatively Impacting" Children - Headlines for 5th December 2025 7:40

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A legendary co-op designer returns with a new shooter backed by Hollywood money, Sega tiptoes into the AI era while trying not to panic its fanbase, a major platform gets abruptly shut down for millions of players in Russia, and much more! Sources: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/new-four-player-co-op-shooter-from-left-4-dead-creator-coming-to-ps…

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074 | 「一战再战」：告别宏大叙事，拥抱日常英雄 Beyond Grand Narratives, Toward Everyday Heroes 1:26:12

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【聊了什么The What】本期节目，我们与哲学家袁源、友台美轮美换主播Lokin一同过度解读了保罗·托马斯·安德森（Paul Thomas Anderson）很有嚼劲的新作《一战再战》。这部电影是让小杨“撇着嘴进去，真香着出来”的年度惊喜，也是袁源觉得十分“就这”的陈词滥调。我们从加缪的《反叛者》出发，探讨暴力革命的伦理困境：当“妇人之仁”成为罪行，对抽象理念的狂热是否必然以牺牲具体的人为代价？Perfidia是一个挑战观众道德底线的反英雄，还是一位被男性凝视和刻板印象所困的复杂女性？Perfidia式的、为“爽”而战的景观式革命的反面，是否是Sensei式的、根植于邻里互助的日常英雄主义？ For this episode, we invited philosopher Yuan Yu…

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Hideo Kojima To Give Rare Inside Look at his Studio - Headlines for 4th Dec 2025 7:37

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Hideo Kojima is set to give GDC a rare peek into how he built his studio after leaving Konami, Helldivers 2 is suddenly a whole lot slimmer thanks to a dramatic PC install overhaul, Japanese devs are pushing back as a major font licensor hikes prices to eye-watering levels, and much more! Sources: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/clair-obsc…

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No, DOGE Isn't Dead 16:39

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Late last month, Reuters reported that DOGE had “disbanded,” that the group was no longer a centralized government entity. But according to Wired Reporter Vittoria Elliott, while DOGE is no longer moving across the government "in a move-fast-and-break-things blitz,” it is far from dead and gone. One source, at the USDA, told Wired that DOGE operati…

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Pokémon Legends Z-A Drops a New Mega Form for Lucario - Headlines for 3rd Dec 2025 6:58

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A new evolution reveal has Pokémon fans buzzing over what it means for the series’ future, a major reboot for Splinter Cell back on track, an iconic indie studio admits its next release might decide its fate, and much more! Sources: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/people-are-trying-to-figure-out-what-the-game-awards-mysterious-statue-means…

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The Hot Nugget Soldiers On (S7, E49) 53:22

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Einon’s Journal Summary: After successfully endearing ourselves to Captain Carver, we were finally able to get underway into frozen waters. Maxine tracked down important supplies for our journey. Kade built a revolutionary device for our ship. I spotted something interesting in the cold sea. As always, wonderful surprises awaited us in a place wher…

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Elden Ring: Tarnished Edition Runs Smoothly on Switch 2 - Headlines for 2nd Dec 2025 5:08

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From a surprise new chapter in the Sonic film universe, to fresh off-screen glimpses of Elden Ring running on Nintendo’s next hardware, to an ex-Rockstar co-founder explaining how GTA once attracted political heat like nobody’s business — all that, and much more! Sources: https://www.gamedeveloper.com/business/arc-games-becomes-independent-publishe…

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Silksong Devs Say Expedition 33 Deserves Game Awards Win - Headlines for 1 Dec 2025 6:58

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Silksong’s developers are already tipping their hats to a rival before The Game Awards even begin, Fortnite players are combing the new map for signs of suspiciously AI-looking artwork, and an animator may have accidentally given fans another glimpse at Rockstar’s next big release, and much more! Sources: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/fo…

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Tell Your Uncle He's Fighting Twitter Bots in Bangladesh 50:11

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A new feature on X, formerly known as Twitter, has revealed that some prominent MAGA accounts are based in South Asia and Eastern Europe. On this week’s On the Media, how foreign actors funnel political rage-bait into social media feeds. Plus, a school librarian in Louisiana shares how she’s been targeted by book-banning activists. [01:00] Host Mic…

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Mentioned In Dispatches S15 E11 – Fall Conventions! 1:22:37

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28 November 2025 ~ There are no shortage of game conventions held …By Armchair Dragoons

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Destiny 2 Admits Its Latest Expansion Flopped - Headlines for 28 Nov 2025 5:53

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Bungie openly admitting their latest Destiny 2 expansion didn’t land, Paradox taking a financial bite after a long-troubled vampire sequel underperforms, and Epic’s CEO pushing back against AI warning labels on game stores. All that, plus Nintendo buying up more development muscle and a cheater-cooking patch that’s somehow very real… and much more!…

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Fortnite Servers Down along with other Big Titles - Headlines for 27 Nov 2025 6:57

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Today we're digging into Fortnite going offline along with several other major games, Cyberpunk 2077 racing past 35 million sales faster than The Witcher 3, and why the new Steam Machine doesn’t even need to try to make an impact — plus a whole lot more from around the industry. Sources: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/embracer-sells-two-m…

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The Games You Should Play Over The Holidays 43:23

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It's Thanksgiving week in the US, which means the GI staff is taking some time off, heading to wherever they rest their heads, planning dinners and get-togethers, and getting in some extra game time. In light of that, we're publishing a special early edition of The Game Informer Show this week with a little twist - rather than a roundtable discussi…

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Embracer Offloads Arc Games & Cryptic Studios for $30m - Headlines for 26 Nov 2025 7:23

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Today we’re talking about Embracer offloading yet another pair of studios as its empire continues to shrink, a surprising cash crunch hitting the Saudi fund that just bought EA, and Ubisoft quietly reshaping the Sands of Time remake with a much stronger Farah in tow — and much more! Sources: https://www.videogameschronicle.com/news/embracer-sells-t…

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Bullseye's Jesse Thorn on Surviving in the Podcasting Industry 35:43

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This month marks 25 years of Bullseye, a public radio show and podcast founded, hosted, and produced by Jesse Thorn. The show began as an offbeat college radio show at UC Santa Cruz, as a way for Thorn and his friends to hone their comedian sensibilities over the airwaves during their daily 7:30am slot. Today, it’s a show where artists open up abou…

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Sculpting Crime (S7, E48) 45:13

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Einon’s Journal Summary: Our caper was wonderfully invigorating, but problematic in ways we had not anticipated. Kade expertly erected a device for entry. I made a very specific sort of art deal. Maxine displayed her propensity for storytelling. Our maiden voyage into criminality could prove to be a scandalous success… if we don’t get caught, of co…

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Call of Duty’s 19-Year Reign That Battlefield is Chasing - Headlines for 25 November 2025 5:41

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Call of Duty’s unbelievable two-decade dominance, Assassin’s Creed Shadows crossing over with Attack on Titan, Fortnite gearing up for a wave of Paramount crossovers, and much more! Sources: https://www.nintendolife.com/news/2025/11/hyrule-warriors-age-of-imprisonment-adds-new-weapons-and-challenges-in-free-update-this-week https://www.gamespot.com…

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The Battle for the Future of the Democratic Party 50:21

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Progressive and centrist Democratic candidates had big wins in the 2025 elections. On this week’s On the Media, a data scientist fact-checks the claim that Democrats need moderate voters to win. Plus, an Arizona state senator shares how she’s reaching her constituents on TikTok and on the ground. [01:00] Host Brooke Gladstone sits down with G. Elli…

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Kirby Air Riders, Morsels, and The Game Awards Nominee Reactions 2:22:53

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We're nearing the month of December, which means Geoff Keighley's The Game Awards are soon upon us! The nominee list is out, and Marcus, Charles, and Eric are here to react and provide some insight into what the voting is like for The Game Awards. Before all that, though, Charles shares some early impressions of the zany, speedy Kirby Air Riders an…

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Mentioned In Dispatches S15 E10 – On Target Sims and Flashpoint Campaigns: Cold War 1:09:34

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21 November 2025 ~ With yesterday’s launch of the latest Flashpoint Campaigns game, Cold …By Armchair Dragoons

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The Democratic Party's Spam Machine 21:41

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If you’ve ever donated to a Democratic candidate, you’ve probably been rewarded with a never-ending stream of pleas for more money in your inbox. And we’re not talking about polite reminders. Demands are often in ALL CAPS. Attached to names of celebrities like GEORGE CLOONEY or TAYLOR SWIFT. And warnings that something awful is about to happen. Ada…

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Reunion in the Ice Floe (S7, E47) 45:24

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Einon’s Journal Summary: Having settled our affairs as much as possible in Carcadia, we had a need to press on towards Port Valles. Maxine was able to track down our contact. Kade discovered that he is familiar with our chosen sea captain. I was given a chance to participate in a bit of crime. How marvelously exciting! ------ Content Warning: Langu…

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S2 - Episode 3: The Harvard Plan 51:07

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The Trump administration is asking universities to sign an agreement in exchange for preferential access to federal funding. On this week’s On the Media, how the arrangement would radically alter the relationship between the government and higher education. Plus, how university leaders are navigating the fight over academic freedom. [00:00] Univers…

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Dragon Quest 7 Reimagined, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond, And More 1:27:13

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It's a hefty week for previews on The Game Informer Show! First up, Wesley talks about his experience seeing Dragon Quest 7 Reimainged for our upcoming cover story. Then, Eric reports back from a trip to New York to see Metroid Prime 4: Beyond. Afterwards, we've got discussion around Possessor(s), Lumines Arise, and Hyrule Warriors: Age of Imprison…

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The Republican Party's 'Civil War' 25:31

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Back in October, Nick Fuentes, the Gen Z white nationalist influencer, was trending in the news after a leaked Young Republicans chat revealed how his ideas were taking hold in some conservative circles. Then, just a week or so later, Fuentes sat down for an interview with Tucker Carlson. That 2-hour interview triggered a crisis amongst the GOP’s t…

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A Vial of Opportunity (S7, E46) 48:12

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Einon’s Journal Summary: After our incursion upon the Clockgrinders, we made preparations for our journey. I had an interesting chat with our new prisoners. Kade successfully tested his handiwork. Maxine tracked down a vital lead for our new endeavor. We found ourselves surrounded by friends in the freehold when, only hours before, we thought ourse…

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Arc Raiders, Dispatch, And Game Of The Year Catch-Up 1:23:32

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In this week's episode of The Game Informer Show, the crew dives into Arc Raiders, the highly anticipated extraction shooter making waves with its launch, and Dispatch, a superhero narrative adventure we're loving. Later in the show, we discuss the Mortal Kombat: Legacy Kollection and the games we're playing during our Game of the Year catch-up. Th…

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073 | KATSEYE：你有这样高速运转的K-Pop造星机器进入美国 All Eyes on KATSEYE and K-Pop's Global Expansion 1:10:00

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【聊了什么The What】本期节目，小蓝和小杨将自己“逼到墙角”，聊一聊让我们甘心情愿入坑的国际K-Pop女团KATSEYE。这个由六个截然不同的文化背景、肤色成员组成的团体出道曲成绩优异，而且靠hyperpop单曲“Gnarly”迅速出圈，已经成为美国炙手可热的新人偶像。她们身上那种“全校最漂亮的mean girls跟你天下第一好”的鲜活与“有病又有梗”的魅力与以往的女团相比更松弛、自由。但同时，KATSEYE也代表着K-pop全球扩张战略“质变”的一个成功样本——HYBE和Geffin Records强强联手不仅是韩美资本的一场盛大联姻，更是一个将K-pop工业化造星体系移植到美国本土的庞大实验。我们跟随着出道纪录片《Popstar Academy》，见证这场巨大的“楚门秀”如何将活…

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S2 - Episode 2: The Harvard Plan 50:21

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Millions of dollars in federal grants have been terminated, throwing cutting-edge research at American universities into crisis. On this week’s On the Media, meet the two men at the center of the fight over the future of academia. [0:00] Harvard president Alan Garber and National Institutes of Health director Jay Bhattacharya are at the heart of th…

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Mentioned In Dispatches S15 E8 – How is the Wargaming Business Like the Music Business? 1:07:19

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7 November 2025 ~ OK, so we’re getting wacky this week as …By Armchair Dragoons

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Do Moderates Win More Elections? 33:43

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Zohran Mamdani has won the 2025 New York City mayoral race, with a higher turnout of voters than New York has seen in decades. This despite the fact that New York’s senators — Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand — did not back Mamdani, and House Democrat Leader Hakeem Jeffries waited until the day before early voting began to endorse the Democrati…

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Siege of the Clockgrinders (S7, E45) 49:46

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Einon’s Journal Summary: With no other course open to us, we were finally forced to engage with the Clockgrinders. Maxine made an assessment about our approach. Kade expertly used one of their own tricks against them. I finally got to make use of my new mount. We were hopeful, even confident in our plan, to take the scoundrels by surprise. ------ C…

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The Harvard Plan is Back. Episode 1: And So It Begins... 49:20

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President Trump is compelling universities across the country to adopt a more conservative agenda in exchange for access to federal funds. On this week’s On the Media, how this pressure campaign is playing out at the oldest and richest university in America: Harvard. [0:00] Our latest collaboration with the Boston Globe is Season Two of The Harvard…

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Our Favorite Scary Games + The Seance Of Blake Manor 1:19:04

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It's Halloween on The Game Informer Show, and that means costumes, candy, and frights! Marcus, Kyle, and Eric take some time to discuss the latest spooky sleuthing game The Seance at Blake Manor, then dive into a full discussion on our favorite scary games. Everything from the classics to modern darlings gets a shout, and we even surface some old c…

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Mentioned In Dispatches S15 E7 ~ Designer James Day 1:02:35

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31 October 2025 ~ For the first time on Mentioned in Dispatches, …By Armchair Dragoons

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S2 - Episode 1: The Harvard Plan 49:20

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The Harvard Plan - our collaboration with the Boston Globe, is back! In episode one, we hear what unfolded at Harvard from Donald Trump’s inauguration to convocation 2025. Three main characters, inside Harvard, tell the story from their perspective: politics professor Ryan Enos, genetics professor and cancer researcher Kamila Naxerova and campus co…

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A Magnificent Dinner (S7, E44) 44:25

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Einon’s Journal Summary: Post death tower, we found ourselves in a conversation that none of us were expecting. In dialogue with a power entity, I thought it prudent to appeal to the needs of the many. Kade took a huge leap of faith in making a connection. Maxine was paramount in highlighting our intentions. After receiving revelation after revelat…

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072 | 秋季氛围检查：失去全世界，收获爱尔兰 Fall Vibe Check: Losing the World, Gaining Ireland 1:05:14

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感谢金主妈妈妙界按摩仪！点击专属购买链接：https://mo.m.tmall.com/page/36553111?shop_id=227373533&item_id=720388007073 【聊了什么The What】新的毫无养分的氛围检查来了——几个女的们观察世界的宏观状态之后，决定一起和大家进入秋冬季节，并且开启“安心做废物”的模式。另外，最近互联网充斥着AI Generated Slop（AI生成的垃圾内容），鉴于这个状况不容忽视，我们人工生成了一些纯天然的垃圾内容。希望你听完依旧一点东西都没有学到！ Here comes another vibe check with zero nutritional value—after observing the world’s cur…