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| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 20 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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This week, John and I talked about the journalist Olivia Nuzzi, an excerpt from whose new memoir American Canto ran this week in Vanity Fair; her ex Ryan Lizzaâs foll... more
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Greetings from Read Max HQ! Every other Wednesday at 2 p.m., John Ganz (author of The Year the Clock Broke and proprietor of the Unpopular Front Substack) and I host ... more
Greetings from Read Max HQ! This weekâs newsletter is a video-slash-podcast-slash-Substack Live with my friend John Ganz. Among the topics discussed:
* The Epstein birthday book and the unbelievably creepy tone of the messages
* The âtech summitâ b... more
My friend John Ganz and I reformed our intermittent podcast this week to talk about New York Times columnist Ross Douthatâs interview with PayPal founder Peter Thiel. Among the topics covered:
* Why Thiel is obsessed with Greta Thunberg, who he seem... more
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This podcast is desperately in need of an an editor. It is torture waiting for the speaker to get to the meat of the matter. Who has the time to wait? Also, the speaker is not up-to-date on child labor laws in general.
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Content across episodes frequently centers on the intersection of technology, media, and contemporary culture, with discussions often critiquing prominent figures and trends in the digital sphere. Topics such as the influence of Silicon Valley personalities, the challenges posed by artificial intelligence, and the implications of corporate-government relationships contribute to a broader narrative that questions the evolving norms of society and their impact on democracy. Additionally, episodes frequently explore the absurdities and ethical dilemmas present in current events and internet culture, making for a unique blend of critical analysis and humor.
Listeners can expect a mix of deep dives into current events, anecdotes, and cultural c... more
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