Best Save Journalism Project Podcasts (2025)

Today we have Dr. Lucian Staiano-Daniels on to talk about his book The War People: A Social History of Common Soldiers during the Era of the Thirty Years War. It is something of an obscure conflict these days, but he explains why understanding it matters today, and in particular how the era is quite similar to 2025 in many ways—we also are experien…

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Volts: What's the deal with balcony solar? 1:07:20

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Will cheap, DIY solar reach American renters? In Germany, millions of people plug solar panels directly into wall outlets like any other appliance, but in the US, red tape makes it ludicrously costly. I chat with Cora Stryker of Bright Saver about how “balcony solar” (AKA “plug-in solar”) is booming in Europe and making its way to America, starting…

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Bell Curve: Breaking Down Uniswap’s Fee Switch and UNIfication Proposal | Hayden Adams & Jesse Walden 59:05

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In this episode, we’re joined by Hayden Adams and Jesse Walden to discuss Uniswap’s “fee switch”. We cover the proposed “UNIfication” structure, protocol fee mechanics, DUNA legal framework, front-end fee removal, investor alignment, retroactive token burns, and the proposal’s potential industry impact. Thanks for tuning in! -- Resources Uniswap’s …

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NPR News Now: NPR News: 11-26-2025 12PM EST 4:40

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The Eurointelligence Podcast: Deficits explode everywhere - even in Finland 44:53

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Today's podcast is about Europe's exploding deficits. Growth is weak, fiscal positions are fragile, and we are spending a lot more money on defence and Ukraine, all funded through debt.By Wolfgang Munchau

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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar: 11/26/25: Job Loss Surge, Leaked Witkoff Putin Call, Epstein Dershowitz Conspired Against Mearsheimer, Tucker Flips On GOP, Venezuela War Push 1:12:05

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Ryan and Emily discuss job losses surging in the US, leaked Witkoff Russia call, emails expose Epstein and Dershowitz conspiring to crush Mearsheimer, Tucker flips on GOP, Venezuela war push. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://sho…

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NPR News Now: NPR News: 11-26-2025 11AM EST 4:40

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Amarica's Constitution: The Only Only 1:00:50

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Events in the news once again intersect with Professor Amar’s past work, as a little-known aspect of a clause in the Constitution has surprising relevance to the President’s fire-breathing response to a video from Senators and Representatives reminding our military and other officers of their lawful obligations. We trace other constitutionally news…

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Big Technology Podcast: Communal Living, Sex, And Silicon Valley's Groupthink Problem — With Ellen Huet 1:00:12

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Ellen Huet is a features writer at Bloomberg and the author of Empire of Orgasm: Sex, Power, and the Downfall of a Wellness Cult. Ellen joins Big Technology to discuss how Silicon Valley, a place that prides itself on independent thinking, keeps falling into powerful forms of groupthink. Tune in to hear how group houses, self-help programs, and “hi…

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Jacobin Radio: Jacobin Radio: Sewer Socialism w/ Eric Blanc 57:31

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Suzi talks with historian Eric Blanc about a timely chapter in American socialist history: the rise — and limits — of Milwaukee’s “sewer socialists.” His article, “Socialists in City Hall? A New Look at Sewer Socialism in Wisconsin,” reexamines this often-disparaged experiment in municipal socialism at a moment when New York prepares for Zohran Mam…

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The Bay Blend: Wednesday, November 26, 2025: What to do with your used cooking oil in the Tampa Bay Area after Thanksgiving 7:31

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If you’re whipping up some good Thanksgiving meals, chances are there’s going to be some grease and oil that you don’t know what to do with. We got the answer for you, plus some events you can check out tonight in the Tampa Bay area before the big meal Thursday. Let’s hit the news first though. Website: https://www.wusf.org Sign up for our daily ne…

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The Ben & Marc Show: The Secret Marketing Strategy That Built a16z: From Zero to Legendary VC Firm 58:30

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Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz sit down with Margit Wennmachers—the woman who turned two unknown entrepreneurs with $300 million and zero investing track record into the most talked-about firm in venture capital. She unpacks how they weaponized transparency in an industry built on secrecy, why Fortune's cover story triggered a cartel meltdown, an…

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The Daily: The Ukrainian Peace Plan Written by ... Russia? 27:59

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When President Trump’s peace plan to end the war in Ukraine was leaked last week, many felt as though Russia had written the proposal, and to a large degree, it reflected the Kremlin’s demands. The plan set off a global outcry that has forced American officials to revise their approach in the days since. Kim Barker and David E. Sanger explain the p…

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If AI is a bubble, how will it pop? 23:38

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Some of the world’s largest tech companies, like OpenAI, Google and Meta, have invested hundreds of billions of dollars into artificial intelligence as they try to build the data centres they need. And right now, a lot of the stock market’s growth is based on AI companies. But what if it’s all a big financial bubble? And if it is, what are the sign…

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The Nation Podcasts: Trump condemns Marjorie Taylor Greene, praises Mamdani; plus Alice Waters on ‘A School Lunch Revolution’ / Start Making Sense 41:08

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Last Friday Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she was quitting after Trump excommunicated her from MAGA, while the same day Trump welcomed Zorhan Mamdani to the White House with open arms and high praise. What’s going on with Trump? Harold Meyerson comments - he's editor at large of The American Prospect. Also: Alice Waters, the legendary founder of…

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Saving Christmas on the Arctic Frontier: A Scientist's Tale 17:34

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Fluent Fiction - German: Saving Christmas on the Arctic Frontier: A Scientist's Tale Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/de/episode/2025-11-26-08-38-20-de Story Transcript: De: In der stillen Weite der Arktischen Tundra lag die Forschungsstation von Lukas und seinem Team. En: In the silent expanse of the …

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Pod Save the World: Unpacking Trump’s Ukraine “Peace Deal” 1:15:30

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Tommy and Ben unpack Trump’s rapidly changing “peace deal” to end the war between Russia and Ukraine. They explain how the plan has changed since the first draft leaked last week, the confusion over where the plan came from and why many people believe the Russians authored it, what it tells us about which Trump officials are actually driving the po…

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Factually! with Adam Conover: We All Feel Like the World's Ending Because It Is (Kind Of) with Lizzie Wade 1:16:23

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Do you have the not-so-creeping feeling that the world is ending? You might be right. The world’s ended before, and the world will end again—just not in the way we see in TV and movies. Lizzie Wade’s new book, Apocalypse: How Catastrophe Transformed Our World and Can Forge New Futures, explores how events like the colonial extermination of indigeno…

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The Bitchuation Room: Thanksgiving on ICE with Memo Torres & Pallavi Gunalan (Ep 309) 1:36:25

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Zohran rizzes up Trump and calls him a fascist in the same breath... is he taking the president on or is there a bromance brewing? We discuss how the NYC mayor elect was about to keep his the affordability agenda #1 while in the Oval Office with comedian Pallavi Gunalan. Meanwhile, if you are currently bothered by those high prices at the grocery s…

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Better Offline: CZM Rewind: The Truth About Software Development with Carl Brown 57:40

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In this episode, Ed Zitron is joined by Carl Brown, a veteran software developer and host of The Internet of Bugs, to talk about the realities of software development, what coding LLMs can actually do, and how the media gets it wrong about software engineering at large. Original Air Date: 6.4.25 https://www.youtube.com/@InternetOfBugs New GitHub Co…

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Letters from an American: November 24, 2025 11:02

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Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeBy Heather Cox Richardson

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4953: FBI To Investigate The Seditious 6

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Episode 4953: FBI To Investigate The Seditious 6By WarRoom.org

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Bannon`s War Room: WarRoom Battleground EP 899: Exclusive Interviews From Children's Health Defense Weekend

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WarRoom Battleground EP 899: Exclusive Interviews From Children's Health Defense WeekendBy WarRoom.org

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Anika's Thrilling Thanksgiving Treasure Hunt 14:43

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Fluent Fiction - German: Anika's Thrilling Thanksgiving Treasure Hunt Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more: fluentfiction.com/de/episode/2025-11-25-23-34-02-de Story Transcript: De: Anika stand vor dem alten Lagerhaus. En: Anika stood in front of the old warehouse. De: Der kalte Herbstwind raschelte durch die Bäume. En: The …

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Compact Podcast: The Trumpdani Summit 33:10

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Trump introduces a 28-point peace plan to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, and NYC Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani visits the Oval Office. Ashley Frawley and Geoff Shullenberger join Matthew Schmitz. Compact Magazine is reader-supported. Become a member and gain unlimited access. https://compactmag.com/subscribe…

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Plain English with Derek Thompson: A Grand Unified Theory of Cultural Stagnation 58:51

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One of my favorite theories about the modern world is the idea that culture is "stuck." Whether the decline of ornamentation in modern architecture, or the fact that every corporate logo looks the same now, or the fact that Gen Z's favorite television was all made in the 1990s and 2000s, or the sequel fetish in Hollywood, or the theory that old mus…

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The Gist: Not Even Mad: Russ Muirhead & Nick Gillespie 1:03:49

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Mike Pesca welcomes back Nick Gillespie (Reason Magazine) and first-time guest Russ Muirhead (Dartmouth professor and New Hampshire State Rep.) for a spirited debate that is—we swear—not even mad. Today, we look at the half-full autocratic glass: Does the dismissal of the Comey and James indictments prove that institutions are holding, or does the …

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The Bulwark Podcast: Michael Weiss: Trump's Ukraine Cluster**ck 52:57

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A troika of foreign policy amateurs—Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and JD Vance—are trying to impose a Russia-drafted peace plan on Ukraine. While Trump was in the loop, other senior officials in the administration were in the dark, even as Kushner was using backchannels to work with a Putin ally. Vance eagerly got on board because he’s desperate to…

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The Majority Report with Sam Seder: 3532 - The Myth of Israel / Palestine Negotiations; Mamdani's Priorities w/ Robert Malley, Zohran Mamdani 1:33:40

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It's News Day Tuesday on the Majority Report: On today's program: CNN's Harry "Emden" Enten reports on polling that shows that the majority of Americans are blaming trump for the surges in grocery prices. Robert Malley joins the show discuss his new book Tomorrow is Yesterday: Life, Death and the Pursuit of Peace in Israel/Palestine New York City M…

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#1754 The Epstein Files and Donald Trump, Our Predator-in-Chief 2:38:24

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Air Date 11/25/2025 We live in a world awash with baseless conspiracy theories but that doesn't mean there are no true conspiracies, as exemplified by Jeffrey Epstein. But it bears repeating, that we didn't need the exposure of a massive conspiracy to know that Donald Trump was a sexual predator because he said as much on tape before he was elected…

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Accidental Tech Podcast: 667: Wisdom and Treachery 1:55:29

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Pre-show: Marco bought a new toy ATP Diamond Dogs: Talk Me Out of It II Bryan’s toot pen.tips Paperlike 3 Paperlike Pencil Tips Follow-up: macOS Tahoe 26.2 β3 seems to fix Electon slowdown (per shamelectron) Gurman says “not so fast, my friend” Gaming in ARM Anti-cheat complications (via Tyler) Windows 11 on ARM (via David Gaw) OpenAI Egg update In…

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99% Invisible: Murderland 27:59

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Writer Caroline Fraser argues a chilling link between industrial poison, deadly design, and a generation of serial killers in the Pacific Northwest. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by S…

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4952: Holding Political Officials Responsible Over Treasonous Claims; Utilizing The Economic Strength Of The US

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Episode 4952: Holding Political Officials Responsible Over Treasonous Claims; Utilizing The Economic Strength Of The USBy WarRoom.org

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Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4951: Impeaching The Radicalized Judges Of The Legal System In America

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Episode 4951: Impeaching The Radicalized Judges Of The Legal System In AmericaBy WarRoom.org

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Columbia Energy Exchange: In a Charged Environment, FERC Faces Demands for Energy 54:23

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission regulates the United States' energy transmission, pipeline networks, and wholesale rates for electricity. For much of its history, FERC was a little-known federal agency. But that's changing. Today, topics like energy affordability and the urgent build-out of data centers to support AI are putting FERC in th…

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The Nation Podcasts: Chinese Prestige: From May Fourth to Mao w/ Yidi Wu | American Prestige 52:20

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In lieu of a typical Tuesday episode this week, we are releasing the first episode of our new miniseries Chinese Prestige. Annual subscribers already have access, while everyone else can get the 8 episodes for a whopping $5 for two weeks only. Enjoy! In this first episode of Chinese Prestige, Yidi, Danny, and Derek trace the origins of the Chinese …

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Dwarkesh Podcast: Ilya Sutskever – We're moving from the age of scaling to the age of research 1:36:03

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Ilya & I discuss SSI’s strategy, the problems with pre-training, how to improve the generalization of AI models, and how to ensure AGI goes well. Watch on YouTube; read the transcript. Sponsors * Gemini 3 is the first model I’ve used that can find connections I haven’t anticipated. I recently wrote a blog post on RL’s information efficiency, and Ge…

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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar: 11/25/25: Google Passes OpenAI, Trump Healthcare Plan Collapse, GOP Pushes Venezuela War 1:00:11

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Krystal and Saagar discuss Google surpassing OpenAI, Bannon says AI will destroy MAGA, Trump healthcare plan collapses, Republicans push blood for oil in Venezuela. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See o…

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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar: 11/25/25: GOP Majority At Risk Before Midterms, Dem Sen Threatened With Court Martial, Thanksgiving Advice 35:49

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Krystal and Saagar discuss Republican majority at risk before midterms, Dem Senator threatened with court martial, Thanksgiving advice. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.com Merch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/ See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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Economics & Beyond with Rob Johnson: Fullerton’s journey from Wall Street to Regenerative Economics 1:18:03

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In this episode of Economics and Beyond, Rob Johnson and John Fullerton discuss his new book, Regenerative Economics which explores flaws in traditional economic thinking, and the need for a new framework that views the economy as a living system. They discuss the contradictions in financial theory, the role of chaos and stability, and the import…

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Hard Fork: The Interview: How Wikipedia Is Responding to the Culture Wars 46:06

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Last month our colleague Lulu Garcia-Navarro had a conversation with Wikipedia’s co-founder Jimmy Wales about the challenges the site is facing — including by right-wing influencers who claim it is biased and by A.I. chatbots that compete with its content. We found the conversation interesting, and think you might too. So to tide you over until our…

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Bankless: Do We Need Another L1? - Inside Monad’s Parallel EVM with Co-Founder Keone Hon

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Monad just launched Mainnet! That’s why Ryan sits down with Monad co-founder Keone Hon today. We ask the blunt question: do we really need another general-purpose L1? Why not just build this as an Ethereum L2 instead? Keone explains how Monad’s parallel, pipelined EVM works under tight consumer-hardware constraints (32GB RAM, 2TB SSD, 100 Mbps), de…

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The Bay Blend: Tuesday, November 25, 2025: Your local Music Roundup ahead of Thanksgiving! + the health of the Lower Hillsborough River 7:57

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We’re going to hit the music roundup a little early this week because, be honest, you’re not going to listen on Thanksgiving Day, even though there WILL be an episode. We stay working here on the Bay Blend. Either way, we have some local shows you can check out in the Tampa Bay area right after Turkey Day. Before that though, the news. Website: htt…

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The Knowledge Project: 7 Principles of Inner Excellence to Stay Calm Under Fire | Jim Murphy 1:17:32

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Top Performance Coach Jim Murphy reveals how to eliminate fear, master pressure, and unlock elite performance. Jim spent 5 years writing Inner Excellence, the mental toughness manual that shot from obscurity to #1 New York Times bestseller overnight when star athlete A.J. Brown was caught reading it on the sidelines of a NFL playoff game. A persona…

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The Good Fight: Nate Soares on Why AI Could Kill Us All 1:29:35

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Nate Soares is president of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute and co-author, with Eliezer Yudkowsky, of If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies: Why Superhuman AI Would Kill Us All. He has been working in the field for over a decade, after previous experience at Microsoft and Google. In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Nate Soares ex…

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The Daily: A Disastrous Day in Court for Trump 22:47

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A federal judge on Monday tossed out separate criminal charges against the former F.B.I. director James B. Comey and New York’s attorney general, Letitia James. The manner in which the judge dismissed the Comey indictment could now lead to a legal fight over whether the government can try to refile the charges with another grand jury. Devlin Barret…

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The Ezra Klein Show: Best Of: The ‘Quiet Catastrophe’ Brewing in Our Social Lives 1:15:26

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The holidays are an unusually social time, filled with parties and family get-togethers. But for most of the year, we feel isolated and unsatisfied with our social lives. Our society isn’t structured to support connection year-round. So it’s an apt time to re-air this episode — a conversation with the writer Sheila Liming about rediscovering the lo…