Why Did Stanley Water Bottles Suddenly Become a Cultural Phenomenon?
It's just a steel tumbler with a straw and side handle. But the Stanley cup is a social media phenomenon and an incredible business success story. How did this thing come out of nowhere? What lessons ...
26 Jan 202438min
Why the U.S. Media Industry Is in Meltdown
Sports Illustrated layoffs. The demise of independent Pitchfork. Hundreds of millions of dollars in losses at major newspapers like the Washington Post and the Los Angeles Times. The state of the U.S....
23 Jan 202442min
World on Fire, Part 3: How Did America's Border Crisis Get So Bad?
Today is the third and final episode in our miniseries on this unique moment in global war and conflict. In the first episode, we looked at the turmoil in the Middle East. In the second episode, we of...
19 Jan 202450min
World on Fire, Part 2: Global Conflict Has Surged to an 80-Year High. Why?
This is the second episode in "World on Fire," a series on the historic levels of global violence and conflict in the Middle East, the Americas, and beyond. Listen to Part 1 here: "World on Fire, Part...
16 Jan 202453min
World on Fire, Part 1: The Houthis, Israel's Impossible War, and Worsening Middle East Chaos
The chaos in the Middle East is getting worse. It’s not just in Gaza. It’s not the spasms of violence in the West Bank. It’s not just the northern border with Lebanon, where Israel is braced for the p...
12 Jan 202458min
The Dark Side of the Obsession With Focus
The 'New York Times' bestselling author and contrarian self-help writer Oliver Burkeman joins the show to talk about his new audio essay series on work, focus, and interruptions—and how, too often, ou...
9 Jan 202448min
Four Megatrends for 2024 in Tech, Economics, Media, and Weird Science
Derek shares what he considers the most important narratives of the moment, including the return of normalcy in economics, a big shift in sports media, Big Tech's 1890 moment, and ... aliens. Host: De...
3 Jan 202431min
The Biggest Breakthroughs in Science Happening Right Now
If you're looking for a hopeful and mind-expanding conversation to round out the year, this one is for you. It's our breakthroughs of the year episode, covering 2023's biggest achievements in science ...
27 Dec 20231h 3min
