After Words cover image

After Words

Latest episodes

undefined
Jan 7, 2024 • 1h 4min

Peter Biskind, "Pandora's Box - How Guts, Guile, and Greed Upended TV"

Cultural critic and film historian Peter Biskind looked at the changes in television over the past 40 years from the networks to cable to streaming. He was interviewed by Wall Street Journal media and entertainment bureau chief Amol Sharma.Make your donation at: c-span.org/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
undefined
Dec 31, 2023 • 59min

Philip Bump, "The Aftermath"

Washington Post columnist Philip Bump examined how baby boomers have impacted the U.S economy and political system and how future generations will fare. He was interviewed by Millennial Action Project president Layla Zaidane.Make your donation at: c-span.org/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
undefined
Dec 27, 2023 • 11min

FEED DROP: Convo w/ New Q&A Host Peter Slen

This week a conversation with the new host of Q&A, Peter Slen. We discuss the mission of the program, what to expect, and the best parts of hosting a one-hour conversation with interesting individuals. Make your donation at: c-span.org/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
undefined
Dec 24, 2023 • 1h 8min

Booknotes+: Mark Bergen, "Like, Comment, Subscribe"

On the cover of Bloomberg reporter Mark Bergen's most recent book, "Like, Comment, Subscribe," it says it will take the reader "Inside YouTube's Chaotic Rise to World Domination." Mr. Bergen, our guest this week, has reported on Google for the past seven years. YouTube was bought by Google in 2014 for $1.6 billion. In the prologue to the book, Bergen reports that more than 2 billion people visit YouTube every month, making it the second most visited search engine on Earth, second only to Google. He adds that YouTube is still dominated by music, gaming, and videos for children.  Make your donation at: c-span.org/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
undefined
Dec 17, 2023 • 1h 2min

Tim Alberta "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory"

The Atlantic staff writer Tim Alberta examined the evangelical movement in America and its intersection with political issues. He was interviewed by Messiah University history professor and author John Fea. Make your donation at: c-span.org/donate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
undefined
Dec 10, 2023 • 1h 4min

Jeff Horwitz, "Broken Code Inside Facebook and the Fight to Expose Its Harmful Secrets"

Jeff Horwitz, a Wall Street Journal technology reporter, discusses Facebook's growth and challenges, including harmful secrets and manipulation tactics. The impact of metrics, employee incentives, and user content is highlighted. Disillusionment with the company, the negative impact of growth on Instagram, concerns about the 2024 Presidential Election, and debates on Facebook's responsibility and the need for regulation are also discussed.
undefined
Dec 3, 2023 • 1h 4min

Jennifer Burns, "Milton Friedman - The Last Conservative"

Stanford University history professor Jennifer Burns discussed the life and career of economist Milton Friedman. She was interviewed by CATO Institute vice president for economic and social policy studies Alex Nowrasteh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
undefined
Nov 26, 2023 • 38min

Books That Shaped America: Life of Frederick Douglass w/ Prof. David Blight

Our guest this week is Pultizer-Prize-winning Yale Professor David Blight. He expounds on the life of Frederick Douglas, when he learned to read and write, and his relationship with President Abraham Lincoln.Born into slavery in Maryland, Frederick Douglass went on to become a writer, orator, statesman, and key leader in the abolitionist movement. After his escape to freedom as an adult, Douglass in 1845 wrote the first of his three autobiographies, titled The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
undefined
6 snips
Nov 19, 2023 • 60min

Fei-Fei Li, "The World's I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI"

Fei-Fei Li, a leading AI scientist and Stanford professor, discusses her inspiring journey in artificial intelligence and the importance of curiosity in this evolving field. She shares personal experiences as a woman in tech and reflects on her immigrant background, emphasizing resilience and the pursuit of knowledge. The conversation dives into the groundbreaking impact of ImageNet on AI, the ethical implications of technology, and the necessity for public investment to support future innovations. A true exploration of identity and the future of AI!
undefined
Nov 12, 2023 • 1h 1min

Greg Lukianoff, "The Canceling of the American Mind"

Foundation for Individual Rights & Expression president Greg Lukianoff argues that the right to free speech is being threatened by cancel culture. He was interviewed by Reason Magazine's Matt Welch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode