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Factually! with Adam Conover

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Mar 22, 2024 • 1h 18min

Why Everyone Hates the 2024 Election with David Weigel

Exploring the uninspiring dynamics of the 2024 election, lack of policy focus, communication challenges in politics, Biden's political maneuvering, protecting online privacy, judiciary's influence on conservative agendas, campaign strategy discussion, legal limbo of a presidential candidate, impact of foreign policy on the election.
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Mar 13, 2024 • 1h 17min

Journalism is Collapsing with Matt Pearce

Discussing the crisis in journalism industry, impact of layoffs on news outlets, importance of boots-on-the-ground reporting, and future of journalism. Exploring challenges of declining advertising revenues, gaining paying subscribers, tech revolution, protecting online privacy, intersection of journalism and AI, and the relationship between tech industry and journalism. Emphasizing the significance of collective action, union organizing, and policymaker collaboration in addressing journalism crisis.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 1h 11min

How the Algorithm Warps Our Culture with Kyle Chayka

Discover how algorithms shape our online experience as Kyle Chayka chats with Adam about filtering culture. Learn how content creators adapt to algorithmic demands on platforms like TikTok, the struggles of seeking virality, and the importance of human curation over algorithmic recommendations.
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Feb 28, 2024 • 1h

Why Big Tech is Ruining Our Lives with Brian Merchant

Discover the historical Luddites' fight against technology replacing workers, as discussed with tech journalist Brian Merchant. Explore the impact of AI on workers' rights and creativity, the tech industry's influence on AI adoption, and public sentiment against big tech. Delve into the human-centric purpose of technology and the need to combat threats from automation and AI in the workplace.
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Feb 21, 2024 • 1h 2min

How to Grow from Trauma with Dr. Edith Shiro

Join Adam Conover as he delves into the true meaning of trauma with Dr. Edith Shiro, discussing post-traumatic growth, debunking misconceptions, and exploring healing through radical acceptance, therapeutic models, and even psychedelics. Dive into the complexities of trauma and find out how to navigate your own healing journey.
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Feb 14, 2024 • 1h 20min

Free Will Absolutely Does Exist with Dr. Kevin Mitchell

Dr. Kevin Mitchell, a neuroscientist and author of "Free Agents: How Evolution Gave Us Free Will," joins Adam Conover to discuss the existence of free will. They explore misconceptions surrounding free will, the challenges posed by determinism, the complexity of organismic control, and the unpredictability of complex systems. The speakers also delve into the concept of a God's eye view, the implications of free will on human behavior, and the practicality of decision-making in everyday life.
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Feb 7, 2024 • 1h 8min

Capitalism Has Mutated Into Something Worse with Yanis Varoufakis

Yanis Varoufakis, former finance minister of Greece, joins Adam Conover to discuss how capitalism has transformed into something worse with the rise of tech giants. They explore topics such as the domination of big tech, surveillance capitalism, the perverted culture of sharing on the internet, and the centralization of the internet. They also touch on the rise of wealthy individuals in the digital age and the need to protect personal data. The conversation delves into the transformation of the economy and the potential implications for global power dynamics.
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Jan 31, 2024 • 1h 13min

Free Will Does Not Exist with Robert Sapolsky

Robert Sapolsky, a neurologist from Stanford University, joins Adam Conover on this episode to discuss the illusion of free will. Sapolsky believes that our choices and behaviors are influenced by factors such as genetics, environment, and culture, dismissing the idea of agency. They explore the social and ethical consequences of this belief, including implications for criminal justice reform. The podcast also touches on the impact of socioeconomic status on brain development. Sapolsky's book, 'Determined: A Science of Life without Free Will,' is recommended.
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Jan 24, 2024 • 1h 8min

Comedy Censorship Used to be WORSE with Kliph Nesteroff

Kliph Nesteroff, a historian of comedy, explores the history of censorship in comedy and debunks the notion of audiences being "too sensitive". They discuss the evolution of comedy censorship, modern taboos, cancel culture, and the distorted narrative of free speech on college campuses. They also touch on legal consequences faced by comedians and the impact of technology on our perception of world events.
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Jan 17, 2024 • 1h 5min

The Decimation of Gaza and What Happens Next with Rashid Khalidi

Gaza has been decimated by atrocious violence. Since the war erupted in October, 1 in every 100 Palestinians has been killed, and nearly all of those who survive have been displaced. In order to imagine what could possibly happen next, we have to look back at a century of history leading up to this moment. This week, Adam is joined by Rashid Khalidi, a Palestinian-American historian of the Middle East and Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University, to discuss what led to the escalating violence in Gaza and what could possibly happen next. Find Rashid's book at factuallypod.com/booksSUPPORT THE SHOW ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/adamconoverSEE ADAM ON TOUR: https://www.adamconover.net/tourdates/SUBSCRIBE to and RATE Factually! on:» Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/factually-with-adam-conover/id1463460577» Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0fK8WJw4ffMc2NWydBlDyJAbout Headgum: Headgum is an LA & NY-based podcast network creating premium podcasts with the funniest, most engaging voices in comedy to achieve one goal: Making our audience and ourselves laugh. Listen to our shows at https://www.headgum.com.» SUBSCRIBE to Headgum: https://www.youtube.com/c/HeadGum?sub_confirmation=1» FOLLOW us on Twitter: http://twitter.com/headgum» FOLLOW us on Instagram: https://instagram.com/headgum/» FOLLOW us on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@headgum» Advertise on Factually! via Gumball.fmSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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