The Promise and Perils of DOGE
Is Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) actually saving taxpayers money, or is it just political theater? Ravi sits down with Zach Liscow, Yale Law professor and former Chief Economi...
18 Feb 20251h 5min
How Algorithms Flattened Culture
Kyle Chayka joins Ravi to discuss his book, Filterworld, an exploration of how algorithms shape our world and influence culture. They dive into how algorithms dictate our tastes, homogenize cultural e...
13 Feb 202536min
My Plan for a Better Education System
As the battle over the future of education intensifies, Ravi takes a step back to ask a bold question: What if we could redesign K-12 education from the ground up? He breaks down what’s working, what ...
11 Feb 20251h 2min
From Analog To Digital: What We've Lost
Ravi welcomes Nicholas Carr to discuss his thought-provoking new book, Superbloom, which examines how social media and digital communication have reshaped human relationships and society. They dive in...
6 Feb 202539min
Trump’s Trade Gamble
Is America’s place in the world at a crossroads? The New York Times’ Michael D. Shear returns to unpack the first two weeks of Trump's second term and the domestic and international response to an emb...
4 Feb 202555min
Executive Order Chaos, Dem Irrelevance, Media Stasis
Is this the most powerful presidency in modern history? Ravi welcomes Tyler Austin Harper back to the show to dig into Trump’s aggressive executive orders, the GOP’s split response, and what “maliciou...
30 Jan 202542min
Wild West Politics: The New Era of Campaigns
Political technologist Eric Wilson joins Ravi to explore the rapidly changing world of political campaigning. They discuss why podcasts were a major player in the 2024 election, the ways the new media...
28 Jan 202541min
Trump's Edu Plans, Reform Wars, Future of Teaching
Ravi sits down with New York Times education reporter and bestselling author Dana Goldstein to unpack the Trump administration’s early moves on education policy. They begin by examining the administra...
26 Jan 202538min
