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Search Engine

PJ Vogt
New York City
Cannibalism
Cannabis
Taboos
Christopher Columbus
Fish Fraud
Illegal Weed Stores
The Foray
Food Safety
Armin Maives
Kuru
Foodborne Illness
Rats
Social Equity
Legalization
Chris Alexander
Sushi
Chicken Bones
Chicken
Socio-Political Landscape

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 by Vulture, Time, The Economist, & Vogue. (OK, in 2023, but still...)***

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For years, the must-have phone for the discerning drug trafficker or hitman was a brand you may not have heard of: AN0M. Reporter Joseph Cox tells us the story of the AN0M phone, its sudden rise and shocking fall, and the shadowy group behind its inv... more

This week, in honor of the holiday season — can you, should you change your family’s politics through holiday conversation. If so, how? A conversation with Ezra Klein.

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In part two of our story about Elon Musk’s growing data center empire, we visit the battle between people in Memphis and xAI. And we try to understand a strange, untested assumption at the heart of the AI financing boom.

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Tech billionaires have made an enormous bet on AI, the biggest bet that tech has made on anything in a very long time. Reporter Sruthi Pinnamaneni goes on a journey – from Data Center Alley to the shadow of Colossus – to see what the money’s being sp... more

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Recent Guests

Ezra Klein
Host of The Ezra Klein Show and co-author of the book Abundance.
Episode: How to talk (or not talk) politics at family holidays
Buddy Riser
A key figure in Loudoun County facilitating tech investment and data center growth.
Episode: Colossus 1
Ted Townsend
President and CEO of the Greater Memphis Chamber, involved in attracting tech companies.
Greater Memphis Chamber
Episode: Colossus 1
Anisa Gardizi
Reporter at The Information who covers developments in cloud computing and AI.
The Information
Episode: Colossus 1
Daniel Kolitz
Writer investigating the Gooners subculture
Episode: An Anthropology of Gooners
Dan Wang
Author of Breakneck, China's Quest to Engineer the Future, speaking from San Francisco.
Hoover Institution at Stanford
Episode: America vs. China
Mason Lewis
Fighter who tickled his opponent during a match
Episode: The Rage in the Cage
Tim Fargo
The opponent in the tickling incident
Episode: The Rage in the Cage
Terry Gross
Renowned radio host of Fresh Air
NPR
Episode: Talk Easy x Search Engine

Host

PJ Vogt
Host with a background in investigative journalism, celebrated for his engaging storytelling style and thought-provoking discussions on various topics.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 11.8k ratings
  • Good

    I like it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    f1-fan not taken
    United Statesa month ago
  • Worth the time

    I like the show! Well made, good stories.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nicolevk11
    United Statesa month ago
  • One of my podcasts

    I was a replyAll listener and recently found out PJ created Search Engine. PJ and his team found a way to create a new formula that keeps you engaged. He dives deeper into topics that he finds interesting or compelling while putting his two cents. It’s more personal yet still has a bit for everyone. Been binging episodes and am almost caught up. 10/10 would recommend and I recommend to all my friends. Keep up the great work y’all 🤘

    (Side note: I don’t even use Apple Podcasts, I use Spotify but... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    @jzarate_17 (follow yah boi)
    United Statesa month ago
  • Slackers

    The last four episodes have been rebroadcasts of other people’s shows or subscribers only. So why should I give you $ to listen to pods I don’t subscribe to. Are you sure you and Sruthi can handle this PJ?I’m not. I’ll check back to see if you two can consistently produce original material. Until then, I’m out. TRY HARDER your coasting on past accomplishments.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Juanwhoknows
    United Statesa month ago
  • Infinitely listenable

    Search engine is a very enjoyable and bingeable show. It spans all kinds of topics and questions, and the team finds ways to keep it interesting. I find myself going back for a re-listen on some of the more concrete questions (that episode on inflation from 2024 was really insightful). Even with the more existential questions, the host makes sure the listener ends the ep with some degree of closure.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    aroskere
    United Statesa month ago

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Positive responses emphasize the show's ability to handle a wide range of subjects, making them relatable and accessible.
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Several reviews recognize the host's personal growth and effective communication skills throughout episodes.
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How to talk (or not talk) politics at family holidays
Q: What does it look like if you have a family member where you have this bridge of love and respect and the fact that you have vast political differences doesn't create horrible fights all the time?
It's about understanding their perspective rather than trying to persuade them.
Colossus 2
Q: Could you give us an update?
Elon Musk discussed the scaling up of Colossus 2 during an interview, confirming its progress and affirming confidence in increased compute leading to better AI capabilities.
Colossus 1
Q: So when you first got assigned the cloud computing beat, what did you think?
Anisa Gardizi, a reporter, initially thought it would be boring but soon found it to be an exciting and pivotal part of tech news.
An Anthropology of Gooners
Q: Can you just explain what is gooning and what is a gooner?
Gooning is a ritualized form of prolonged masturbation where participants strive to reach a flow state through extended masturbation sessions.
America vs. China
Q: What lessons should America learn from China?
Dan advises that while the U.S. should not directly replicate Chinese construction practices, it could adopt aspects of efficiency and ambition observed in Chinese infrastructure projects.

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2. Buddy Riser
3. Ted Townsend
4. Anisa Gardizi
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6. Dan Wang
7. Mason Lewis
8. Tim Fargo

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