The AI election

The AI election

2024 is a big year for elections, not just in the US but globally: More than 50 countries will be holding elections this year. With rampant disinformation and polarization in politics, fast-moving technologies like AI pose a unique threat to democracy. On a scale from 1–10, how worried should we be about AI and the election? Host Jonquilyn Hill talks to New York Times reporter Tiffany Hsu to find out. Learn More: The Black Box: Even AI's creators don't understand it - Unexplainable Test Yourself: Which Faces Were Made by A.I.? - New York Times In Big Election Year, A.I.’s Architects Move Against Its Misuse - New York Times Submit your policy questions! We want to know what you’re curious about. Credits: Jonquilyn Hill, host Sofi LaLonde, producer Cristian Ayala, engineer A.M. Hall, editorial director of talk podcasts Want to support The Weeds? Please consider making a donation to Vox: bit.ly/givepodcasts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Beyond the leaky bucket

Beyond the leaky bucket

Heather Boushey of the Washington Center for Equitable Growth makes the case that a rise in equality would stimulate the economy. Guest: Heather Boushey (@HBoushey), Executive Director and Chief Econ...

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The fall of Katie Hill

The fall of Katie Hill

Jane, Dara, and Matt on the California representative’s resignation, power imbalances, and the problem of “revenge porn.” Relevant links: "Revenge porn, biphobia, and alleged relationships with staff...

29 Okt 201945min

The scary truth about air pollution

The scary truth about air pollution

Gretchen Goldman of the Union of Concerned Scientists on the science and politics of clean air. Hosts: Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias), Senior correspondent, Vox Jane Coaston (@cjane87), Senior polit...

25 Okt 20191h

The electability debate

The electability debate

Jane, Dara, and Matt debate the idea of pundits trying to guess what the public thinks — plus research on what happens when doctors are patients. Relevant links: American Voter Bot (@american__voter) ...

22 Okt 201952min

The four words that will decide impeachment

The four words that will decide impeachment

This was the week of confessions. Acting White House Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney admitted to a Trump administration quid quo pro with Ukraine, with cameras rolling. EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland conf...

19 Okt 201952min

Debating the robot takeover

Debating the robot takeover

Ezra and Matt break down some of the nerdier aspects of the fourth Democratic primary debate. Hosts: Matthew Yglesias (@mattyglesias), Senior correspondent, Vox Jane Coaston (@cjane87), Senior politic...

16 Okt 20191h

Understanding the student debt crisis

Understanding the student debt crisis

The Aspen Institute's Katherine Lucas McKay joins Matt to discuss the origins and consequences of America's ballooning student debt loan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

15 Okt 201957min

Progressives' Supreme Court problem

Progressives' Supreme Court problem

Vox's judiciary reporter Ian Millhiser joins Matt to analyze the Supreme Court's new term and what the left gets wrong about the courts. Guest: Ian Millhiser, (@imillhiser) Senior Correspondent, Vox ...

11 Okt 20191h 2min

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