
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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 2000 | Founded | 7 years ago |
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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.
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.
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
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.
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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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