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Galaxy Brain

The Atlantic
Artificial Intelligence
Social Media
Openai
Conspiracy Theories
Chatgpt
AI Coding Agents
The Internet
Epstein Files
Jeffrey Epstein
Mental Health
Donald Trump
Algorithms
Youtube
Sex Trafficking
Department Of Justice
Elon Musk
Labor Market Impact
Gambling
Public Discourse
Ghislaine Maxwell

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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Meta has been selling millions of its camera-equipped glasses, making all of us fodder for content creation—when we’re on the street, at the store, and in our workplaces. Host Charlie Warzel talks with Verge reporter Mia Sato about how regular people... more

As “rogue” AI agents hack systems and leaders warn of catastrophe, who should be held responsible? The former FTC Commissioner Lina Khan argues that the United States already has a lot of the regulatory tools needed. In this live episode from The Atl... more

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AI-infused writing is suddenly everywhere: not just in automated email responses or meeting summaries, but in books and even the pages of mainstream newspapers. When an editor at The Wall Street Journal recently defended an op-ed that was 100 percent... more

Whatever the AI future is, we’re in it right now. What if the singularity is not some technological tipping point, brought about by human genius, but a human tipping point? An unforced error, driven by hubris, greed, and the fear of missing out? Gala... more

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Recent Guests

Mia Sato
Reporter and features writer at The Verge
The Verge
Episode: We’re All Being Recorded. What Do We Do About It?
Lina Khan
Chair of New York City's Economic Development Corporation and former chair of the FTC
New York City Economic Development Corporation; former FTC
Episode: Lina Khan on the AI-Safety Panic
Elizabeth Spiers
Contributing opinion writer at The New York Times, host of Slate Money, former founding editor of Gawker
The New York Times, Slate, Gawker
Episode: Is AI Writing Inevitable?
Teddy Brown
Reporter at CNN, former tech writer
CNN
Episode: Is AI Writing Inevitable?
Jon Ronson
Writer and podcaster, author of The Castle
Author
Episode: Why So Many Men Are Unraveling
Julie Beck
Staff writer at The Atlantic; guest discussing attention and How to Touch Grass
The Atlantic
Episode: Welcome to the Scrolling Backlash
Kathryn Jezer-Morton
Author of The Story of Your Life; writer
The Atlantic
Episode: How Social Media Makes Our Lives Smaller
Claire Stapleton
Former Google communications executive and YouTube marketer, author of Don't Be Evil
Google (former), Author
Episode: The Former ‘Voice of Google’ Speaks Out
Alex Reisner
Researcher, programmer, staff writer at The Atlantic
The Atlantic
Episode: Why AI Is Making Things More Expensive

Host

Charlie Warzel
Host of Galaxy Brain; technology journalist and writer

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Very thoughtful and insightful

    Great show, really gets you to think in a deeper and more nuanced way about complex issues. Very well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BuddahadduB
    United States2 months ago
  • Great conversations, annoying sound effects

    Love the topics and conversations but the sound effects are irritating and patronising - feels like someone let a child with a soundboard loose over the dialogue. We don’t need to hear mouse clicking or voice fx or keyboards clacking - trust the conversation is interesting enough by itself!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Mica-spangled
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Ada are abrupt and poorly done

    I really enjoy this show and understand that (even though I am Atlantic subscriber) there may need to be some ads, this could be handled much better. The ads are quite rude in that they not only abruptly interrupt thoughts and context, but they even barge into individual sentences. As Charlie is literally in the middle of a sentence an ad LOUDLY interrupts him.

    I may just stop listening this show as this is really highly intrusive and takes quite a bit away from the show. The ads placemen... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Cmc5000
    United States2 months ago
  • Omg the ads

    I really enjoyed the few of these that I listed too but OMG the way they do ads is so disruptive that I give up. You can’t tell me it’s THAT hard to insert an ad after a period instead of in the middle of a sentence

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    LMSD13
    United States2 months ago
  • Steve Buscemi

    Came to say thanks for the informative podcast and to suggest that Charlie and Steve Buscemi are voice doppelgängers (to my British ears). Once heard never unheard. Now I just relax into it: as far as I’m concerned this is Steve’s tech podcast and he’s doing a fantastic job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AndyF1983
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth and range of topics, especially AI and platform dynamics.
Some listeners critique pacing and organization of questions.
Many praise guest diversity and fresh perspectives on tech culture.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#34
United States/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#33
United States/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#21
Canada/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#112
United Kingdom/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#68
Australia/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#89
Germany/Technology

Talking Points

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We’re All Being Recorded. What Do We Do About It?
Q: What kinds of real-world incidents with these glasses did you cover, and what do they reveal about everyday risks?
There were stories of harassment and pranks in stores and public spaces, with videos going viral and raising concerns about consent, safety for workers, and the broader impact on how people are recorded and perceived in daily life.
We’re All Being Recorded. What Do We Do About It?
Q: What was your reaction to the idea that Meta might enable facial recognition in the glasses, and how did that shape the conversation?
The implication of facial recognition in wearable glasses raised immediate privacy fears and regulatory questions, making the public question whether the device should exist at all or be strictly limited in how it can be used.
Lina Khan on the AI-Safety Panic
Q: What concrete steps would you take if you were chair of the FTC today?
I would pursue investigations and subpoenas to uncover unfair practices and risk exposures, scrutinize interdependencies and contracts in the industry, and push for robust information sharing and transparency. I would also emphasize that existing laws apply and guard against regulatory capture by ensuring independent oversight and clear consequences for non-compliance.
Lina Khan on the AI-Safety Panic
Q: Why do you think this safety panic is breaking through now?
The panic has built on several inflection points where AI capabilities suddenly feel more tangible to users and regulators, including recurring instances of agents behaving in unexpected ways, media amplification, and high-profile calls to slow development. This convergence, plus existing concerns about transparency and accountability, helps explain the current urgency.
The Former ‘Voice of Google’ Speaks Out
Q: What did the 2018 walkout reveal about internal culture and power dynamics?
The walkout exposed tensions around harassment, executive accountability, and the conflict between employee voice and corporate interests, leading to role shifts, a shift in governance, and legal scrutiny.

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A sharp, tech-forward discussion show that layers analysis of AI, social media, policy, and online culture with cultural commentary on how platforms shape society. Recurring topics include the attention economy, the economics of hardware and AI, the politics of tech giants, and how digital life redefines work, media, and identity. Notable is the willingness to bring insider perspectives from tech, media, and academia, plus long-form conversations that connect complex systems to everyday experiences. The show often blends rigorous context with storytelling, making dense topics accessible while inviting debate about the future of technology and democracy.

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Galaxy Brain launched 8 years ago and published 47 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Galaxy Brain include:

1. Mia Sato
2. Lina Khan
3. Elizabeth Spiers
4. Teddy Brown
5. Jon Ronson
6. Julie Beck
7. Kathryn Jezer-Morton
8. Claire Stapleton

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