The Dangerous Decline in Vaccination Rates

The Dangerous Decline in Vaccination Rates

In the year 2000, measles were declared eliminated from the United States. But thanks to declining vaccination rates, Americans may have to contend with a much scarier future for the deadly disease. Today on the show, we talk about the state of measles, and we explain the role Robert F. Kennedy Jr., Secretary of Health and Human Services, has played in the shifting culture around vaccines in America.

You can follow our hosts on Bluesky—Michael Calore is @snackfight, Lauren Goode is @laurengoode, and Katie Drummond is @katie-drummond.

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BIG INTV: Joe Weisenthal Has Predictions About How the AI Bubble Will Burst

BIG INTV: Joe Weisenthal Has Predictions About How the AI Bubble Will Burst

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WIRED Roundup: AI Romantic Affairs; Google Sues Text Scammers; DHS’s Privacy Breach

WIRED Roundup: AI Romantic Affairs; Google Sues Text Scammers; DHS’s Privacy Breach

In today’s episode, Zoë is joined by WIRED’s Brian Barrett to discuss five stories you need to know about this week — from how AI affairs can now be grounds for divorce, to why Google is suing one of ...

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In Alex Karp’s World, Palantir Is the Underdog

In Alex Karp’s World, Palantir Is the Underdog

Recently, WIRED’s editor at large Steven Levy sat down for an interview with Palantir’s CEO Alex Karp. Karp defended his company’s contracts with clients like ICE and the Israeli government, which hav...

13 Nov 202529min

BIG INTV: Open AI’s Former Safety Lead Calls Out Erotica Claims

BIG INTV: Open AI’s Former Safety Lead Calls Out Erotica Claims

Steven Adler used to lead product safety at OpenAI. When Katie read his recent op-ed asking OpenAI to prove that they have and continue to address safety issues, she knew she wanted to talk to him. Th...

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WIRED Roundup: Zuckerberg’s Illegal School, Nepal’s Discord Revolution, Fandom in Politics

WIRED Roundup: Zuckerberg’s Illegal School, Nepal’s Discord Revolution, Fandom in Politics

In today’s episode, Zoë is joined by WIRED’s Leah Feiger to discuss the top stories you need to know about this week — from Zuckerberg’s illegal school to the repercussions behind the recent pardoning...

7 Nov 202521min

The Four Criteria for a Tech Bubble

The Four Criteria for a Tech Bubble

Chatter about an AI bubble has been everywhere lately, and top tech companies like Google, Meta, and Microsoft have doubled down on their AI investments for 2026. But how have analysts in the past acc...

6 Nov 202539min

BIG INTV: Kara Swisher Says Silicon Valley's Biggest Lie is That They Care About People

BIG INTV: Kara Swisher Says Silicon Valley's Biggest Lie is That They Care About People

Katie catches up with fellow journalist and podcast host, Kara Swisher to talk about interviewing arrogant pricks, the power of negging and who would play her in a movie.  And she tells Katie if she h...

4 Nov 202547min

WIRED Roundup: Grokipedia, Real Estate AI Videos, Alpha School

WIRED Roundup: Grokipedia, Real Estate AI Videos, Alpha School

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