Comedian Jamie Loftus joins the hosts to dissect Bo Burnham's 'Inside', questioning performative virtue signaling, sharing personal experiences with the audience, and exploring societal norms across generations. The discussion touches on the impact of social media, authenticity in content creation, and the evolving landscape of art reflecting modern society.

Author Amanda Montell discusses cognitive biases and their impact on internet behavior. Topics include the halo effect on celebrity worship, confirmation bias in politics, declinism and nostalgia, social media's influence on mental health, and zero-sum bias in political conflicts.

Halle Kiefer, host of 'Ruined' podcast, discusses the accuracy of 'The Social Network' movie in depicting Silicon Valley. They analyze the portrayal of tech founders, college experiences, and relatable moments in the film. The conversation touches on bad behavior excused by genius, dating Mark Zuckerberg, and real-life parallels of the social media landscape.

Former White House Digital Strategy Director and Biden's Deputy Campaign Manager, Rob Flaherty, discusses Biden's online strategy, navigating the changing media landscape, leveraging TikTok, integrating ads with grassroots engagement, and promoting unity and inclusivity in political campaigns.

Blogger Jenny Livingston shares her experience of extended life expectancy due to cystic fibrosis treatment. The discussion also covers the decline in right-wing media traffic, Gen Z's shift from dating apps to traditional methods, and humorous courtroom moments with Trump memes. The podcast also touches on advocating for grassroots movements and supporting down-ballot candidates for the 2024 election.

Discussions on Trump's stock crash, AI implications, and Glorb the AI rapper. Insights on social media addiction, AI music production, and effects on society. Strategies for navigating social media addiction and setting boundaries. Contrasting phone usage between tech and politics reporters.

Eitan Hersh, a Political Science professor at Tufts, discusses the impact of 'political hobbyists' on democracy with Jon Favreau. They explore the importance of meaningful political action over online activism, the challenges of engaging in local politics, and the necessity of building real connections in political organizing.

Dr. Laurie Santos, Yale's 'Happiness Professor,' discusses declining youth happiness, the importance of in-person interactions, and prioritizing others for genuine happiness. Jon and Max touch on agreeing with Ron DeSantis and debunking Twitter conspiracy theories.

Eric Klinenberg and Jon Favreau delve into how our failure to process 2020 could result in another Trump term. They discuss Trump's handling of the pandemic, societal vulnerabilities, and the lasting impact of a tumultuous year. They also explore the divisive impact of social media, leadership influence, and the transformation of individuals during chaotic times.

From Kate Middleton conspiracies to UFO sightings surpassing her, this podcast covers it all. Explore the Pentagon's UFO report, TikTok bans, and the drummer of Blink-182's role in mainstreaming UFOs. Delve into royal family conspiracy theories and the evolving narratives surrounding mysterious disappearances. Unravel the psychological factors behind belief in conspiracies and the search for control in uncertain times.