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Search Engine

PJ Vogt
New York City
Cannibalism
Cannabis
Christopher Columbus
Taboos
Fish Fraud
Illegal Weed Stores
The Foray
Food Safety
Cannabis Regulation and Taxation Act
Armin Maives
Kuru
Foodborne Illness
Rats
Social Equity
Legalization
Social Justice
Sushi
Chicken Bones
Chicken

We try to make sense of the world, one question at a time. No question too big, no question too small. Hosted by PJ Vogt, edited by Sruthi Pinnamaneni. Named one of the best podcasts of all time by Time Magazine

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Latest Episodes

Search Engine is breaking its cowardly three-year silence on GLP-1s. We have been curious about them. We have been afraid of getting in trouble. We are no longer afraid. A conversation with Dr. Rachael Bedard about the many mistakes in how the media ... more

In blue cities throughout the country, unions and politicians are fighting to ban driverless cars. We travel to Boston, where the fight has reached a fever pitch, and where the cars themselves will create some very unusual political alliances.

(This... more

The story of how a secret project at Google led to driverless cars on American roads. And, an answer to the question: are the robots actually safer drivers than we are?

Driven: The Race to Create the Autonomous Car , Alex Davies

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This week, we’re sharing an episode from Odd Lots. An interview with The Economist's Mike Bird about how Chinese real estate became the biggest bubble in history.

You can find more episodes from Odd Lots here.

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Recent Guests

Abdi Aziz
Veteran taxi driver and early Uber recruit in Boston
Uber (early driver)
Episode: The Trial of the Driverless Car
Carl Richardson
Massachusetts State House AVA Coordinator, disability advocate
Mayor's Office/Autonomous Vehicles Advocacy
Episode: The Trial of the Driverless Car
Julia Mejia
Boston City Councilor
City of Boston
Episode: The Trial of the Driverless Car
Matt Walsh
Waymo regional head of state and local public policy
Waymo
Episode: The Trial of the Driverless Car
Gabriela Coleta Zapata
District 1 City Councilor, Presiding Councilor
Boston City Council
Episode: The Trial of the Driverless Car
Don Burnett
Founder and CEO of Kodiak AI
Kodiak AI
Episode: Are you a good driver?
Mike Bird
Wall Street editor at The Economist and author of The Land Trap, A New History of the World's Oldest Asset
The Economist
Episode: Odd Lots x Search Engine
Jasmine Sun
Independent writer covering AI and Silicon Valley culture
Episode: How Peptides Conquered the Internet
Ezra Marcus
Reporter covering internet culture and trends
New York Magazine
Episode: How Peptides Conquered the Internet

Host

PJ Vogt
Host of Search Engine

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 12.4k ratings
  • Informative and Entertaining

    I love the style and content of this show

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    337SW4790
    United States9 days ago
  • This podcast makes me a smarter person

    Great show, informative, balanced and well researched. Lots of great episodes, my faves include Dubai chocolate, Berghaim and driverless cars. All so different, too. Keep it up.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    basil1
    Australia12 days ago
  • Consistently Great

    This podcast is the only one I choose to pay for, not because of the perks, but because a show like this is worth supporting. Fantastic journalism, incredible storytelling and high production value. More podcasts should be like this. I’m constantly amazed by the fascinating stories these folks come up with. 10/10.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Curtis in Canada
    Canada16 days ago
  • Jimmy

    This is jimmy

    🤠

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    He likes to travel, so spread him to other podcasts

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zigzagz121
    United States17 days ago
  • PJ Rocks!!

    I found Search engine through Hard fork and I absolutely LOVE IT! The questions are ... unique... and the guests are hilarious but the best part of the show is PJ's laugh and how much fun he always seems to be having

    Don't stop, PJ!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Les Cuthbert
    Canada17 days ago

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The show is highly regarded for its engaging storytelling, with many citing it as a refreshing alternative to typical media discussions.
Listeners appreciate the podcast's thought-provoking exploration of various topics, often expressing a desire to learn more after each episode.
While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, some criticisms include concerns over certain episode choices and individual guests.

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Why don’t we eat people? (classic)
Q: What did Hannah think about the taboo against cannibalism?
Hannah reflects on how the taboo against cannibalism is so strong that even when explaining it to Otto, she found it difficult to articulate why it exists.
Why don’t we eat people? (classic)
Q: What was Otto's question about food?
Otto asked his mother why she doesn't eat human heads, leading to a discussion about food and cannibalism taboos.
Heavyweight x Search Engine
Q: Do you want to see the photo?
Yes, yes, I would, Jonathan, I'd like to see the photo.
Heavyweight x Search Engine
Q: Would you say that the woman sitting beside you was sort of like a cherub, but rather than carrying a bow and arrow, she was holding a camera?
I wouldn't say that, but I would support your saying that.
Heavyweight x Search Engine
Q: Given what a serious journalist Dan is, I'm surprised he's come to me for help. But then, his crisis is not one of national security. His is a crisis of the heart. What happened?
Dan's story all begins in the summer of 2003, the night he and his wife Nancy first met at a dinner party hosted by this American diplomat in Jerusalem.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Search Engine

What is Search Engine about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This podcast explores a variety of intriguing questions and topics, encouraging listeners to think critically about the world around them. The episodes cover a vast range of subjects, from the cultural implications of food taboos and cannibalism to the controversial rise of peptides in the wellness industry, highlighting societal trends and individual experiences. Unique storytelling approaches and engaging guest insights allow for a rich exploration of themes such as politics, technology, and human relationships, making it suitable for those who enjoy deep dives into contemporary issues and personal narratives. The series is characterized by its informative yet entertaining style, often leaving listeners with thought-provoking ideas and cu... more

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Search Engine launched 4 years ago and published 139 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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1. Abdi Aziz
2. Carl Richardson
3. Julia Mejia
4. Matt Walsh
5. Gabriela Coleta Zapata
6. Don Burnett
7. Mike Bird
8. Jasmine Sun

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