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May 13, 2024 • 1h 1min

Walt Mossberg & MKBHD Break Down The Art of the Tech Review

Former tech reviewer Walt Mossberg and YouTube star MKBHD discuss the art, philosophy, and ethics of reviewing tech products. Topics include Tesla Cybertruck, Apple Vision Pro, AI-in-a-box, and even Taylor Swift. They explore maintaining honesty, trust, and independence in tech reviews, as well as the impact of wearable technology and Taylor Swift's business acumen.
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May 9, 2024 • 50min

Radical Self-Acceptance, Cancel Culture, and Forgiveness with Writer Anne Lamott

Author Anne Lamott discusses radical self-acceptance, cancel culture, and forgiveness with Kara Swisher. They explore Lamott's 20th book 'Somehow: Thoughts on Love,' drawing parallels between love and Wi-Fi, dealing with cancelation over a tweet, practicing radical self-acceptance, and finding forgiveness, even towards Donald Trump.
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May 6, 2024 • 48min

Can Chipotle Founder Steve Ells Strike "Fast-Casual" Gold Again?

Chipotle Founder Steve Ells discusses his new plant-based food chain, Kernel, focusing on automation, high wages, and benefits for workers. They explore the integration of tech in the food industry, the philosophy behind Kernel, and the shift towards plant-based diets for sustainability.
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May 2, 2024 • 46min

Wrestling with America’s (Racist) History with Playwright Suzan-Lori Parks

Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Suzan-Lori Parks discusses her latest play 'Sally & Tom', exploring the relationship between Thomas Jefferson and Sally Hemings. They dive into America's trend of revising history and the importance of confronting our nation's past as an act of love. The conversation touches on the complexities of portraying historical figures in art and the power of plays to convey impactful messages about racism and history.
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Apr 29, 2024 • 50min

Time for a Data Privacy Bill + the TikTok Crackdown with Senator Maria Cantwell

Senator Maria Cantwell, chair of the Senate Commerce Committee, discusses the potential for a data privacy bill. She addresses the TikTok divestment bill and the challenges of tech legislation. The conversation explores past controversies, the need for ethical tech practices, and the importance of balancing free speech and privacy rights in the digital age.
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Apr 25, 2024 • 57min

How to Prevent War with China with Dmitri Alperovitch and Chris Krebs

Cybersecurity experts Dmitri Alperovitch and Chris Krebs discuss China's threat, potential Taiwan invasion, cyber warfare tactics, semiconductor chips, and US-China relations. The conversation delves into geopolitical risks, economic impacts, and lessons from Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
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Apr 22, 2024 • 44min

Is the Fight Over Abortion Rights Enough to Beat Trump? with Shefali Luthra, Sarah McCammon and Mary Jo Pitzl

Healthcare policy, abortion bans, and electoral consequences discussed by Shefali Luthra, Sarah McCammon, and Mary Jo Pitzl. Impact of Dobbs decision, access to abortion care, Supreme Court case on abortion pills, and future of abortion legislation analyzed. Evolution of evangelical views on abortion rights and voter priorities highlighted.
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Apr 18, 2024 • 1h 2min

Kids and Phones: Moral Panic or Time to Panic? with Jonathan Haidt

Jonathan Haidt discusses how phones and social media are impacting Gen Z's mental health. The debate over whether these factors are truly harming children is explored. Solutions to combat negative effects include age restrictions, phone-free schools, and promoting free play.
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Apr 15, 2024 • 53min

Can Yahoo Bring Back the "Good Internet"?

Yahoo CEO Jim Lanzone discusses the company's evolution, integrating AI, and potential future mergers or IPOs with Kara Swisher. They explore Yahoo's history, search advancements, content moderation, homepage changes, challenges in acquiring streaming services, innovative ad strategies, and embracing rebuilding and innovation in the digital landscape.
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Apr 11, 2024 • 50min

Will Disinformation Doom Our Democracy? with Nina Jankowicz, Sasha Issenberg & Barbara McQuade

Disinformation experts Nina Jankowicz, Sasha Issenberg, and Barbara McQuade discuss the spread of political disinformation, GOP tactics, AI's role in disseminating false information, challenges in tracking misinformation, and strategies to combat disinformation post-2020 elections.

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