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Plain English with Derek Thompson

Plain English with Derek Thompson


Plain English with Derek Thompson

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247 episodes
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English
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Podcast

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Longtime Atlantic tech, culture and political writer Derek Thompson cuts through all the noise surrounding the big questions and headlines that matter to you in his new podcast Plain English. Hear Derek and guests engage the news with clear viewpoints and memorable takeaways. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday, and if you've got a topic you want discussed, shoot us an email at [email protected]! You can also find us on tiktok at www.tiktok.com/@plainenglish_
Language:
English
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Podcast

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America's Young Men Are Falling Behind—and Shifting Right

Today: the state of men and what's really happening in the gender divide in politics. M...

50 minutes
Oct 11, 2024

Is the Middle East on the Verge of All-Out War?

Since October 7, 2023, many have feared that the conflict between Israel and Hamas woul...

64 minutes
Oct 04, 2024

The Surprising Science of Cynicism (Plus: The Policy Paradox of the 2024 Election)

Derek shares his biggest frustrations about the 2024 election, like the lack of a polic...

67 minutes
Sep 27, 2024

A Sports Mystery: What Happened to the NFL Quarterback?

Today, a mystery about what some people consider the most important position in sports:...

47 minutes
Sep 20, 2024

How AI Could Help Us Discover Miracle Drugs

We may be on the cusp of a revolution in medicine, thanks to tools like AlphaFold, the ...

54 minutes
Sep 13, 2024

The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories

Are conspiracy theories more popular than ever? Are Americans more conspiratorial than ...

80 minutes
Sep 06, 2024

"Exercise May Be the Single Most Potent Medical Intervention Ever Known"

Exercise is a conundrum. On the one hand, physical activity is clearly one of the best ...

59 minutes
Aug 30, 2024

Democrats Are Euphoric. But This Election Is Much Closer Than They Think.

Derek offers a short but sweet review of the Democratic National Convention, the scienc...

11 minutes
Aug 23, 2024

The Four Biggest Myths About Political Persuasion

Today's episode is about how we change our minds—and what political science tells us ab...

46 minutes
Aug 16, 2024

How to Be Happy and the Science of Cognitive Time Travel

Laurie Santos is a superstar in the crowded field of happiness research. She is a cogni...

67 minutes
Aug 09, 2024