
Welcome to Uncanny Valley—an insider look at the people, power, and influence of Silicon Valley—where each week, WIRED’s writers and editors bring you original reporting and analysis about some of the biggest stories in tech.
On Tuesdays, The Big Interview with WIRED’s Global Editorial Director Katie Drummond in conversation with influential figures in culture, politics, business, science, and be... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 443 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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Last year, a mysterious source reached out to WIRED’s senior writer Andy Greenberg — someone who claimed to be an engineer trapped in a scam compound in Laos. According to the whistleblower, the compound’s illicit tactics specialized in pig butcherin... more
It has been nearly three months since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran. Journalist Jason Rezaian, a former detainee of the Iranian regime, talks about its brutality - and his hopes for the future of the people of Iran. He also tells Katie... more
This week, the team discusses Meta’s recent layoffs and what they’ve been hearing from employees about the increasingly grim vibes at the company. They also talk about Musk losing his lawsuit against OpenAI, and Brian shares the key releases from Goo... more
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Great show, great journalism, and entertaining - I wonder what happened to the previous team, Lauren and Mike. Chemistry there was just incredible.
Love you guys. AI job loss is happening NOW. Chez moi: In a 4 unit building, 3 people laid off. All in different fields, 2 of 3 graduated college w/ “practical” majors, all w/ minimum 10 years experience. None w/ job prospects. All lost health insurance.
Great conversation.
It’s always a delight to listen to this podcast, even if the news feels increasingly terrifying these days. It’s one of the main ways I stay afloat of major tech industry news every week - easy to listen to, well-researched, and just a plain good journalism podcast. I also love the wired/tired segment at the end!
Good conversation among informed hosts, nice variety of topics.
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Uncanny Valley pulls back the curtain on Silicon Valley power, influence, and the people shaping tech policy, media, and culture. Episodes typically fuse sharp reporting with thoughtful commentary on AI, governance, and the societal impact of technology, often weaving in on-the-ground reporting, expert explainers, and candid creator and industry interviews. Notably, the show blends rapid-fire tech policy debates with in-depth creator stories, space, and science topics, offering listeners a mix of hard analysis and insider access. Potential sponsors and guests can expect a rigorous, WIRED-flavored look at how tech intersects with politics, culture, and everyday life, delivered with lively banter and accessible storytelling.
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