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Keen On America

Andrew Keen
Artificial Intelligence
United States
Donald Trump
Openai
Anthropic
Technology
Silicon Valley
Democracy
Venture Capital
Taylor Swift
Bernie Goetz
China
Swiftinomics
Capitalism
Google
Elon Musk
Fascism
European Union
New York City
Vigilantism

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

Kaya Genç
Turkish novelist, commentator; contributor to How We See It anthology
Independent/Writer
Episode: From Istanbul With Love: Kaya Genç on How Turkey is Watching Trump's America
Mehran Gul
Author, The New Geography of Innovation
Episode: The End of the End of Geography: Mehran Gul on Why Innovation is Happening in America & China — but Nowhere Else
Ian Bogost
Atlantic columnist, professor, and author
The Small Stuff (Book)
Episode: The Glory of Small Things: Ian Bogost on How To Be Enchanted by Diet Coke Cans & Plane Tickets
Thomas A. Devine
Political consultant on the left of the Democratic Party, Tad Devine
Democratic political consulting
Episode: How the Democrats Screwed Bernie: Tad Devine on the 2016 Campaign, the Rigged Economy, and What’s at Stake in 2028
David Thomson
Film critic and author, noted for works on cinema
Episode: A Sudden Flicker of Light: Has David Thomson Fallen Out of Love With the Movies?
David Silverman
Professor of early American and Native American history
George Washington University
Episode: Was the Colonization of North America a Genocidal Project? David Silverman on the Tragic Fate of Native Americans
Keith Teare
Tech entrepreneur, investor, editor of the weekly tech roundup referenced in the episode
Tech and startup ecosystem
Episode: Universal Basic Capitalism: The Next American Revolution Or More Trickle Down Economics?
Madeleine Schwartz
Editor of The Dial; author of How We See It, The World Looks at America in the Age of Trump
The Dial
Episode: The United States of Oddity: Madeleine Schwartz on How the World Sees America at 250
Alexander Mikaberidze
Professor of History at Louisiana State University
Louisiana State University
Episode: America's Grand Faustian Bargain: Alexander Mikaberidze on How the Louisiana Purchase Made the United States

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 200 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
    Australiaa year 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
    2 years 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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#245
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

If I Perish, I Perish: Katie Gaddini on the Army of Esthers Powering the American Right
Q: What is it about Esther's Army that puts them on the right rather than the left, and can we generalize their worldview?
The guest explains that these women reframe issues like reproductive rights and economics through a conservative, faith-informed lens, viewing themselves as strategic actors within a long historical and religious narrative rather than as merely traditional feminists, which helps explain their alignment with the right.
If I Perish, I Perish: Katie Gaddini on the Army of Esthers Powering the American Right
Q: Tell me a little bit about your background, Katie.
Katie explains a deep evangelical upbringing, early ties to Republican voting, and how moving abroad and engaging with sociological questions prompted her to study Christian women in conservative politics while maintaining a nuanced view of her own faith and political leanings.
The United States of Oddity: Madeleine Schwartz on How the World Sees America at 250
Q: What was the aim of The Dial in commissioning these essays and curating this international dialogue?
The Dial seeks to bring voices from around the world to the fore, moving beyond inward-looking Anglophone media and presenting a cross-cultural conversation about America's role and image.
The United States of Oddity: Madeleine Schwartz on How the World Sees America at 250
Q: Tell me about yourself, Madeleine.
Madeleine shares her background split between the U.S. and France, her work with The Dial, and her global perspective that frames the book's essays around how the world sees America beyond Trump-centric narratives.
America's Grand Faustian Bargain: Alexander Mikaberidze on How the Louisiana Purchase Made the United States
Q: What was the relationship between the Louisiana Purchase and the Monroe Doctrine, and how did this shape America's sense of continental power?
The guest frames the Purchase as foundational, setting the stage for a continental power mindset and influencing later doctrines like the Monroe Doctrine by demonstrating American reach and the need to manage European rivals in the hemisphere.

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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. Mehran Gul
3. Ian Bogost
4. Thomas A. Devine
5. David Thomson
6. David Silverman
7. Keith Teare
8. Madeleine Schwartz

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