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Search Engine

PJ Vogt
New York City
Cannibalism
Cannabis
Christopher Columbus
Taboos
Fish Fraud
Illegal Weed Stores
New York
The Foray
Food Safety
Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act
Kuru
Armin Maives
Foodborne Illness
Rats
Social Equity
Legalization
Sushi
Chicken Bones
Chicken

We try to make sense of the world, one question at a time. No question too big, no question too small. Hosted by PJ Vogt, edited by Sruthi Pinnamaneni. ***Named one of the best podcasts by Vulture, Time, The Economist, & Vogue. (OK, in 2023, but still...)***

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A simple question leads us on a journey from the bowels of New York City through the courtrooms of South Carolina to the disgusting truth.

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The conclusion to our story about Venezuela. How a country goes from a prosperous democracy to a poverty-ravaged dictatorship.

The End (our 2022 episode on Greenland)

The Many Faces of Chavismo - Alejandro Velasco

Things Are Never So Bad That They... more

For the past year, there's been a steady drumbeat of headlines about Venezuela. Now the US has invaded, arrested its president, and installed itself in charge. To understand how we got here, we talked to Venezuelan historian Alejandro Velasco, who gr... more

Our present version of the internet is arguably the worst it’s ever been. Which means – any shot at changing things, even an unlikely one – is worth trying out. Three podcasters who’ve spent years critiquing social media companies try to build their ... more

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Recent Guests

Alejandro Velasco
Associate professor of history at New York University
Episode: The Venezuelan Curse (Part 2)
Doug McMakin
Former research engineer who led the team that developed millimeter wave technology for TSA scanners.
Pacific Northwest National Lab
Episode: A Perfectly Average Anomaly
Ezra Klein
Host of The Ezra Klein Show and co-author of the book Abundance.
Episode: How to talk (or not talk) politics at family holidays
Buddy Riser
A key figure in Loudoun County facilitating tech investment and data center growth.
Episode: Colossus 1
Ted Townsend
President and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber, involved in attracting tech companies.
Greater Memphis Chamber
Episode: Colossus 1
Anisa Gardizi
Reporter at The Information who covers developments in cloud computing and AI.
The Information
Episode: Colossus 1
Daniel Kolitz
Writer investigating the Gooners subculture
Episode: An Anthropology of Gooners
Dan Wang
Author of Breakneck, China's Quest to Engineer the Future, speaking from San Francisco.
Hoover Institution at Stanford
Episode: America vs. China
Mason Lewis
Fighter who tickled his opponent during a match
Episode: The Rage in the Cage

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PJ Vogt
Host known for his engaging interviewing style and the ability to address a variety of complex topics with both seriousness and humor.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 12.1k ratings
  • If you are curious then this is for you!

    Great exploration into weird and wonderful questions and internet related questions. Whenever I see a new ep drop in my feed I listen to it straight away!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    saaabbbbbyyy
    Australia11 days ago
  • Things I’m interested in that I didn’t know I’d be interested in

    Really loving this show. So many episodes leave me thinking “I really want to know more about that!” (And then going out to find the book or other work of the guests)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mdg23466
    United Kingdom13 days ago
  • Venezuela

    I have enjoyed many an episode of Search Engine but I really appreciated the double episode on Venezuela. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Alaska_B
    Germany14 days ago
  • No. Eating noises are vile and sharing them on loop without warning should be punishable by life.

    Podcast Addict
    1
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    19 days ago
  • New top podcast for me

    This podcast tickles the curious part of my brain. Super interesting and random topics (like my search engine queries), and stories researched and told really well. 100% recommend. I found it in a random Reddit comment, and my god I wish I could find the redditor who recommended it so I could thank them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Burwell88
    United States21 days ago

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Are flushable wipes actually flushable?
Q: Can you flush a flushable wipe?
According to wastewater experts, flushable wipes are not safe to flush, and they can contribute to clogs and fatbergs.
The Venezuelan Curse (Part 1)
Q: What do you think makes Venezuela unique?
Alejandro suggests its unique relation to oil, which influences its politics and economy, and highlights that these patterns can be found in other contexts as well.
The Venezuelan Curse (Part 1)
Q: What is your relationship to Venezuela?
Alejandro discusses his personal connection as someone born and raised there, as well as his professional connection as a historian studying modern Venezuela.
A Perfectly Average Anomaly
Q: Is there anything unusual about your body?
Travis believes there is nothing unusual about his body, and his partner confirms it too.
What's the best phone to do crimes on? (classic)
Q: How does Microsoft find out about the FBI's operation?
He learns about it during a press conference announcing the operation and the global arrests.

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Focused on exploring the complexities of contemporary life, this podcast engages listeners with a diversity of topics, from navigating political discussions within families to the intricacies of AI development and the societal implications of technology. Personal stories, expert interviews, and challenging questions provide a captivating blend of entertainment and enlightenment, making each episode richly informative while maintaining a conversational tone. The unique ability to tackle both profound inquiries and light-hearted subjects sets it apart, appealing to a broad audience hungry for insight into the pressing issues of our time.

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