Distraction and Displacement: A Mechanism

Throughout December and January, we’re going to be re-airing some of our favorite episodes of the past year and beyond. This list includes interviews that really stuck with me and some others that you guys had tons of feedback and thoughts on … including this one!

“The Modern World Is Changing America’s Personality for the Worse” originally aired August 13, 2025.

If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at PlainEnglish@Spotify.com.

Host: Derek Thompson
Guest: John Burn-Murdoch
Producer: Devon Baroldi

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