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Keen On America

Andrew Keen
Artificial Intelligence
Donald Trump
United States
Openai
Anthropic
China
American Politics
Ukraine
Russia
Venture Capital
Silicon Valley
Google
Capitalism
Jessica Mitford
European Union
Taylor Swift
Bernie Goetz
Neoliberalism
American Democracy
World Cup

Nobody asks sharper or more impertinent questions than Andrew Keen. In KEEN ON, Andrew cross-examines the world’s smartest people on politics, economics, history, the environment, and tech. If you want to make sense of our complex world, check out the daily questions and the answers on KEEN ON. Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best-kno... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Mandelbaum
Foreign policy expert, author of The American Way of Foreign Policy
Johns Hopkins University (emeritus)
Episode: The Unexceptional Exceptionalism of the United States: Michael Mandelbaum on the American Way of Foreign Policy
Matthew Campbell
Bloomberg journalist covering culture and regional economics in Southeast Asia
Bloomberg News (Singapore)
Episode: The Jeffrey Epstein of Antiquities: Matthew Campbell on the Man Who Got Away With Stealing the Gods,
Evan Thomas
Distinguished American writer, historian, commentator
Episode: Good Bobby, Bad Bobby: Evan Thomas on the Greatest Riddle in 20th Century American Politics
Brian D. Bunk
Author of The Shortest History of Soccer, historian of the game
University of Massachusetts
Episode: Why Football Saves Our Souls: Brian Bunk on the Collective Beauty of the World’s Most Popular Game
Yotam Marom
full-time organizer, facilitator who has spent time in Occupy Wall Street and Black Lives Matter
Activist/Organizer
Episode: Get the F*** Out of Your House: Yotam Marom on How to Raise the Volume on the Politics of Powerlessness
Liaquat Ahamed
Author of Lords of Finance; author of 1873, The Rothschilds, The First Great Depression and The Making Of The Modern World
Author, Historian
Episode: Around the World in One Long Depression: Liaquat Ahamed on 1873 & the Making of the Global Economy
Alexander Starritt
Author of Drayton and Mackenzie
Author, Drayton and Mackenzie
Episode: Drayton and Mackenzie: Alexander Starritt on How the 2008 Crash Ruined Everything
Jeremy Lent
Activist and author of Ecocivilization
Author of Ecocivilization, Making a World That Works for All
Episode: Ecocivilization and Our Discontents: Jeremy Lent on Why TINA Is Wrong
Sarah Pearsall
Johns Hopkins University historian
Johns Hopkins University
Episode: 1776 as 1917: Sarah Pearsall's World History of the American Revolution

Host

Andrew Keen
Host of the daily interview series focused on politics, economics, history, environment, and tech. Known for sharp, wide-ranging questions and a contrarian, skeptical stance.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 198 ratings
  • On balance ...

    Andrew has some obvious flaws but many , many strengths (depth-of-knowledge, style, clear-speaking, engaging ...).

    On balance a clear benefit to the podcasting world.

    Keep up the great work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wayne Tai Fai
    Australia10 months ago
  • Great…but Mr Keen should learn to listen more.

    Great guests, interesting questions, however Mr Keen should learn to listen and let his guests finish their sentences. He compulsively interrupts his guest, it’s distracting.

    Nonetheless a great show, wide ranging subjects, and great guests.

    Bonus, the “That Was The Week”, episodes with Mr Keith Teare are some of the best tech overviews in podcastland.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sunlit Mechanism
    Canadaa year ago
  • Arrogant

    I have been listening to keen on for a while and some guests are great. The host is the ultimate know it all bit asked some good questions. However the most recent episode on surviving Auschwitz the guest refers to witnessing a suicide of a 2 year old who entered the water knowing they couldn’t swim and drowned. Andrew Keen agreed. This is so deeply deeply offensive and wrong. How dare he. For anyone who has lost a while this is such an absurd and cruel opinion. Disgraceful. Immediate unfollow. ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    EmRoss24
    Australiaa year ago
  • Mr Keen should learn to listen

    Great guests, interesting questions, however Mr Keen should learn to listen and let his guests finish their sentences. He compulsively interrupts his guest, it’s really frustrating and distracting.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Sunlit Mechanism
    Canadaa year ago
  • Weirdest intro music...

    Podchaser
    3
    Seyfert
    a year ago

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Some reviews highlight a provocative, combative interview style as engaging when balanced with strong guests.
Audiences cite depth of knowledge and a broad guest roster as strengths.
Critiques often target interruptions or pace, but many still praise the interview quality and range of topics.
Fans frequently recommend the show for those seeking thoughtful, policy-relevant conversations.
Listeners appreciate rigorous, globally minded discussions and the ability to connect ideas across disciplines.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Get the F*** Out of Your House: Yotam Marom on How to Raise the Volume on the Politics of Powerlessness
Q: What should individuals do if they feel powerless but want to engage?
Join an organization or form a group; emphasize belonging, learn through leadership development, and contribute to building movements rather than acting alone.
Why Football Saves Our Souls: Brian Bunk on the Collective Beauty of the World’s Most Popular Game
Q: What was the most surprising thing you learned about the game while researching this book?
The depth of commercialization and branding in the 1990s and 2000s, and how those shifts reshaped club identities, player dynamics, and audience engagement far beyond what many historical narratives focus on.
Why Football Saves Our Souls: Brian Bunk on the Collective Beauty of the World’s Most Popular Game
Q: Why did you choose the path of writing a shortest history of soccer?
To distill a vast, complex history into thematically organized chapters that highlight origins, community, commercialization, and culture, while acknowledging what had to be left out.
The Unexceptional Exceptionalism of the United States: Michael Mandelbaum on the American Way of Foreign Policy
Q: To what extent is current policy aligned with the American way, and is the present administration un-American in its approach?
The guest notes continuity in the foreign policy ideas despite recent leadership changes, emphasizing that Trump-era pragmatism and emphasis on security align with some democratic and transactional elements, but the core liberal-democratic idea-set remains influential.
D-Day for AI: How to Create an End Game That Will Benefit Everyone
Q: What is the concrete thing you would like politicians to take up this year to address both the possibility and the problems of the new AI economy?
Keith suggests forming the Institute for the Future to bring together technologists like Musk and Altman with politicians to define a shared future, create consensus on concrete outcomes, and then seek government authority to implement them.

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A hard-hitting interview series that probes politics, economics, history, environment, and technology through conversations with prominent thinkers and authors. Expect brisk, wide-ranging questions that surface rigorous analyses, historical context, and provocative viewpoints from guests ranging from historians and policy experts to economists and cultural critics. The show often threads contemporary issues through long-form discussions, offering practical takeaways for listeners who want nuanced, idea-forward commentary and insights into how big ideas shape real-world outcomes. A noteworthy trait is the host's incisive, argumentative style paired with guests who are frequently prolific writers or researchers, which can yield deep, interdis... more

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2. Matthew Campbell
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4. Brian D. Bunk
5. Yotam Marom
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7. Alexander Starritt
8. Jeremy Lent

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