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Comedian Adam Conover talks to exceptional experts, revealing shocking truths and thought-provoking new perspectives. It’s an investigative comedy podcast for curious people who never stop asking questions.

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For decades, the threat of total nuclear annihilation cast a long shadow on everyday life. Nowadays, it almost seems like an old-fashioned kind of fear. Unfortunately, the possibility of human civilization ending at the touch of a button is more real... more

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Susan Orlean is one of the greatest living nonfiction writers. She has an uncanny ability to find stories in mundane, unexpected places, and approach them with such a level of authentic fascination that the reader can’t help but become fascinated too... more

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Would you rather that your attention were a resource freely directed toward your interests, or a measure of how many ads can be propelled into your eyeballs in a single session? Our attention has been commodified, and an entire industry is trying to ... more

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It kind of seems like political corruption should be illegal, doesn’t it? Whether it’s happening on the right or the left, the whole filthy ordeal has made our government more dysfunctional for everyone. How did we get to this place where corruption ... more

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Recent Guests

Susan Orlean
Renowned journalist and author
The New Yorker
Episode: Susan Orlean Shares the Secrets of a Lifetime of Reporting
D. Graham Burnett
Professor of History at Princeton
Princeton University
Episode: You Are Being Robbed of Your Attention with D. Graham Burnett and Peter Schmidt
Peter Schmidt
Experiential Organizer
School of Radical Attention
Episode: You Are Being Robbed of Your Attention with D. Graham Burnett and Peter Schmidt
David Sirota
Investigative journalist and author
The Lever
Episode: The Hidden Plot to Legalize Corruption with David Sirota
Ethan Mollick
Professor at Wharton School of Business, studies AI and innovation, and writes the substack One Useful Thing.
Wharton School of Business
Episode: An AI Expert Challenges an AI Skeptic, with Ethan Mollick
Steven Adler
AI researcher and former product safety lead at OpenAI.
Episode: An AI Safety Expert Explains the Dangers of AI with Steven Adler
Annie Rauwerda
Prominent Wikipedia editor and creator of the Depths of Wikipedia social media project.
Episode: Exploring the Depths of Wikipedia with Annie Rauwerda
Judith Enck
Founder of Beyond Plastics and author of The Problem with Plastic
Beyond Plastics
Episode: Plastic Pollution is Killing Us with Judith Enck
Alex Madva
Professor of Philosophy at Cal Poly Pomona.
Episode: Philosophers Explain How a Single Person Can Make a Difference with Alex Madva and Michael Brownstein

Host

Adam Conover
A comedian known for his insightful and humorous take on complex topics, blending entertainment with education. He hosts discussions with expert guests, illuminating pivotal societal issues through comedic dialogue.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 4.1k ratings
  • Love the pod

    Great experts and great conversations. Keep up the great work 👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Raadi.R
    United States9 days ago
  • The only con-man I like

    Keep up the good wurk. Love from Canada -DehvSquared

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dehv Noël-Young Black
    Canadaa month ago
  • Don’t believe the bad reviews

    Top tier pod, top tier host, top tier guests. All bad reviews come from MAGAts. P.S. go see him on tour in Spakane Washington🤣🤣

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Desmapipes
    United States2 months ago
  • Part of the problem

    These people are part of the problem. Snarky comments and comedy will not create justice. Freedom is never given. It is always taken. You have to take your freedom back. Do not listen to delusional drug addled people blind to reality. Fight or opt out. A great way to opt out is by riding a bicycle. One of the things criticized by recent “philosophers “ on the show. lol yeah listen to them, go protest lol. Pathetic hypocrite parasites.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    MKULTRA83
    United States2 months ago
  • Good show

    Love the show, but please- When plugging your tour dates please stop saying spAkane. It’s Spokane, like bicycle spoke + can. Thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Megachase
    United States5 months ago

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Some express concerns about the political tone, suggesting the content may lean too heavily into certain narratives for those seeking balance.
Listeners praise the engaging blend of humor and informative dialogue, finding the insights from expert guests both enlightening and entertaining.
General feedback highlights the show's ability to tackle complex topics in an approachable manner, making it a staple for those interested in comedy and social commentary.

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#88
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Apple Podcasts
#161
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#180
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#213
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Talking Points

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Susan Orlean Shares the Secrets of a Lifetime of Reporting
Q: How do you handle personal stories in your writing?
I strive to tell my story without needing to impart a moral lesson, leaving interpretation to the reader.
Susan Orlean Shares the Secrets of a Lifetime of Reporting
Q: What gets you going in your life and draws you to particular pieces of media?
I'm fascinated by stories that expose complexity and reveal previously unseen narratives.
You Are Being Robbed of Your Attention with D. Graham Burnett and Peter Schmidt
Q: What do you mean by human fracking?
It's the process by which social media business models extract monetizable attention from users.
An AI Expert Challenges an AI Skeptic, with Ethan Mollick
Q: What do you think the middle ground of AI's impact on jobs will be?
Rather than wholesale replacement, transformation of jobs is more likely as AI takes over certain tasks, allowing humans to focus on other non-automatable aspects.
An AI Expert Challenges an AI Skeptic, with Ethan Mollick
Q: How likely is it that AI will be widely deployed in a positive fashion?
While there's a real concern about misuse, if guided correctly and treated as a tool for augmentation, AI can improve education and enhance processes rather than replace them entirely.

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