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Galaxy Brain

The Atlantic
Artificial Intelligence
Social Media
Conspiracy Theories
Openai
AI Coding Agents
The Internet
Chatgpt
Epstein Files
Jeffrey Epstein
Mental Health
Donald Trump
Sex Trafficking
Department Of Justice
Labor Market Impact
Gambling
Public Discourse
Ghislaine Maxwell
Bill Clinton
Anil Dash
Economic Disruption

The internet has warped public life: Politicians behave like influencers, the economy resembles a casino, and people can no longer agree upon a consensus reality. New conspiracy theories, memes, and main characters seem to pop up every day. A constant war is on for your attention, and it’s easy to feel lost. Each week, Galaxy Brain and its host Charlie Warzel invite you into conversations to make ... more

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Do you wish you could read more books? You’re not alone. These days, fewer people are reading for pleasure, and even those who do tend to struggle with distractions. Is this a literacy crisis, or has our attention just been warped? And what can we do... more

Cory Doctorow has a refrain: “The most important thing about a gadget isn’t what it does; it’s who it does it for and what it does it to.” In this episode of “Galaxy Brain,” he sits down with Charlie Warzel to talk about the AI boom, making the case ... more

“Baseball” has never been synonymous with “change.” But in recent years, Major League Baseball has transformed radically, and this season it has embraced technology via the ABS pitch-tracking system (also known as “robot umpires”). Has the experiment... more

How do you build a winning campaign for the era of AI? In the aftermath of the 2024 race, Democrats have been struggling to adapt to the new logic of the attention economy. On this episode of “Galaxy Brain,” Rob Flaherty, deputy campaign manager for ... more

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Recent Guests

Rob Flaherty
Kamala Harris campaign veteran, deputy campaign manager specializing in digital strategy
The Bulwark / Democratic campaign.
Episode: How to Win Elections in the Attention Economy
Jael Holzman
Reporter for Heatmap and The Fight newsletter
Heatmap
Episode: Why Everyone Hates AI Data Centers
Sam Reich
CEO of Dropout, former CollegeHumor executive
Dropout
Episode: How Dropout Cracked Internet Comedy
Chris Hayes
Host of All In on MSNBC and author; host of Why Is This Happening?; author of The Siren's Call
NBC/MSNBC; The Atlantic (podcast guest)
Episode: Chris Hayes on Calibrating Your AI Anxiety
Kaitlyn Tiffany
Writer covering the internet and social media
The Atlantic
Episode: Flipping Off Phones
Max Spero
Co-founder of Pangram, AI-detection expert
Pangram
Episode: Did a Human Write This?
Ed Elson
Cohost of the Profgy Markets Podcast, author of its Tech, Economics and Media newsletter
Profgy Markets / Independent writer
Episode: How Short-Form Clips Took Over the Internet
Josh Owens
Video producer for Infowars who left the organization
Infowars
Episode: Breaking Free From Alex Jones
Tiffany Hsu
Technology reporter at the New York Times who covers the information ecosystem, including foreign influence, political speech, and disinformation
New York Times
Episode: Your Favorite Influencer Might Be AI

Host

Charlie Warzel
Host of Galaxy Brain; long-form tech, media, and policy analysis

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.5k ratings
  • Had high hopes

    EDIT: I left the review below some months ago. I’ve revisited the show in recent weeks and have completely changed my mind! I really enjoy it now and thank you for interesting conversations. ********OLD REVIEW: I thought the premise of this show sounded interesting and I wanted to hear more. But the organization and actual narrative were really lacking. I couldn’t figure out where the host’s questions were trying to go and the number of “likes” and “ums” were extremely distracting. It came off... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ca from LA in Pa
    United States2 months ago
  • Wanted to like it

    Unfortunately, it’s not good. With more experience, I’m sure Charlie will improve as a host. After listening to several episodes, I’m giving up on it for now.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Po------
    United States5 months ago
  • So much moral outrage

    The amount of moral outrage on this podcast tires me out. Sincerely, a center left Democrat.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Nick Name 8989
    United States5 months ago
  • Political

    I’m not into politics. I personally hate it and over my life I have watched politicians from every party use issues in order to get people on board because if they really tell them what they want to do, they know the simple people would not vote for them. While this podcast is informative, and some of it is spot on, it’s very weighted politically. I would be willing to listen to anybody today who would post a podcast that had balance that said what political leaders have done right what they’r... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    NELLIESHINGLES
    United States5 months ago
  • Best podcast on the Internet

    If you want to understand why everything feels terrible online, Charlie will explain it for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    A little squirrel in Alaska
    United States5 months ago

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#24
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#30
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#36
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#60
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#102
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Talking Points

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How to Win Elections in the Attention Economy
Q: In this PC row for the bulwark, you mentioned how someone like AOC is so obsessive about her strategy and story that she's telling online that she will sit down and talk to you about it. Does that change who can run for office now? Should a campaign be choosing somebody who's just naturally good at creating content?
It should be a good candidate who rises to the top in this environment; being a good communicator is still valuable, but the way communication works has changed. Native platform understanding and ongoing, authentic engagement are now crucial, and the best candidates will be those who can operate effectively across digital and offline channels.
How Dropout Cracked Internet Comedy
Q: How do you decide which ideas become shows and which don't, especially in 2026 with shorter attention spans?
Dropout uses a development sieve or creative sieve to pass ideas that are passionate and differentiated, balancing long-form and short-form formats while keeping a flexible, experimental approach rather than rigid tests or mandates.
How Dropout Cracked Internet Comedy
Q: So what is Dropout, in the simplest terms, for someone who hasn't heard of it?
Dropout is a niche, alt comedy streaming platform focused largely on unscripted content, distinguishing itself by creating original shows and a subscription model rather than relying on ads or external content.
Chris Hayes on Calibrating Your AI Anxiety
Q: I'm curious, like, why do you think we can't have a regular conversation about AI?
The host suggests that transformative tech tend to be discussed in hyperbolic terms due to an attention economy that rewards extremes; the guest replies that while the pace is dizzying, there is a need for mediated institutions and more grounded, inclusive dialogue.
Flipping Off Phones
Q: Tell me about Month Offline. What is Month Offline? How did you become aware of it? What's the deal?
Month Offline is a movement where people swap smartphones for dumb phones for a period, starting in DC, expanding to NY, with participants using a custom OS to forward messages and calls, aimed at exploring life with less constant connectivity and reporting on its effects.

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