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Keen On America

Andrew Keen
Artificial Intelligence
United States
Donald Trump
Openai
Anthropic
Democracy
Capitalism
Elon Musk
World Cup
Technology
Democratic Party
Slavery
Iran
San Francisco, United States
Liberalism
Christian Nationalism
Genocide
Immigration
NATO
New York

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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Adam Jentleson
Author of Supermajority: How Democrats Can Build Lasting Power
Author, Former Senate staffer
Episode: Losing Dogmas, Winning Elections: Adam Jentleson on How Democrats Can Build a Lasting Supermajority
William Hitchcock
Author and historian, The Bitter Road to Freedom; professor at University of Virginia
University of Virginia
Episode: How We Got the Thirties Wrong: William Hitchcock on FDR, Fascism & America’s World War II
Yonah Jeremy Bob
The Jerusalem Post's senior military correspondent
Jerusalem Post
Episode: America's New Forever War? Yonah Jeremy Bob on the US-Israeli Conflict With Iran
Skye Perryman
President and CEO of Democracy Forward
Democracy Forward
Episode: Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times: Skye Perryman's Guide to Reclaiming Power in Trump's America
Mikko Ketovuori
Finnish academic and writer, author of Waves of Change, A Study of Social Mood
University/Academic
Episode: Why Are We So Miserable? Mikko Ketovuori Surfs on the Waves of History to Explain Social Mood Swings
Adam Kirsch
Author of We Want To Believe, We Talk About UFOs and Belief
Episode: Is That Really a Flying Saucer? Adam Kirsch on Why We Want to Believe in Aliens
Alex Edmans
Professor of Finance, London Business School
London Business School
Episode: The Madness of Markets: Alex Edmans on Why Smart Investors Make Crazy Decisions
Erin Somers
Author of The Ten Year Affair; Harper's cover writer for Where's the Beef?
Harper's Magazine
Episode: The Revolution Won’t Be Meatless: Erin Somers Finds the Beef
Stephanie Slade
Senior Editor at Reason; author of Fusionism
Reason Magazine
Episode: The Trickle-Down Morality of a Free-Market Girl: Stephanie Slade on Libertarian Fusionism

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Andrew Keen
Host of Keen On America

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 206 ratings
  • Always a good time here!

    Compelling conversations

    I appreciate the chapters to discover the contents

    Podcast Addict
    5
    RuminatingStoic
    2 months ago
  • 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
    Canada2 years ago

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Listeners praise the host's sharp interviewing and depth of knowledge, but some note a tendency to interrupt the guest.
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Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times: Skye Perryman's Guide to Reclaiming Power in Trump's America
Q: What can ordinary people do in the face of threats to democracy?
Take action in small, repeatable ways, build community, participate in civic life like court challenges or peaceful demonstrations, and foster dialogue across political differences to sustain democracy.
Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times: Skye Perryman's Guide to Reclaiming Power in Trump's America
Q: What does information sobriety mean, and why is it important for readers of Ordinary People, Extraordinary Times?
It means being mindful of the media we consume, understanding the differences between news and commentary, and building a diet of independent journalism to protect against misinformation and disinformation.
The Madness of Markets: Alex Edmans on Why Smart Investors Make Crazy Decisions
Q: What role can AI play in investing, and how should humans use it?
AI can assemble information rapidly and help test conflicting hypotheses, but humans must interpret outputs, assess culture and management credibility, and apply contrarian thinking to avoid simply following data or hype.
The Trickle-Down Morality of a Free-Market Girl: Stephanie Slade on Libertarian Fusionism
Q: Where do you stand on current cultural battles, such as abortion and religious liberty?
Fusionists can support restricted abortion under certain conditions while emphasizing civil society solutions and rights protection, arguing for a nuanced balance rather than blanket bans or state overreach.
The Trickle-Down Morality of a Free-Market Girl: Stephanie Slade on Libertarian Fusionism
Q: How does fusionism differ from classical liberalism, and why call it a fusion?
Fusionism is viewed as a synthesis: classical liberal liberty plus Judeo-Christian virtue, aiming to coordinate liberty with moral tradition, and to address societal issues without over-reliance on state coercion.

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What is Keen On America about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, idea-forward interview series that probes politics, technology, history, and culture through conversations with leading thinkers, journalists, historians, and practitioners. Episodes frequently explore governance, democracy, power, and the social implications of tech, often drawing historical parallels or critiquing contemporary institutions. Notable episodes spotlight autocracy signals in modern governance, the economics and governance of startups, the ethics of obituaries, and the shifting landscape of AI, fake narratives, and media influence. The host's style tends toward brisk, provocative questioning with guests who are deeply knowledgeable and willing to challenge conventional wisdom, making it a strong pick for listeners who... more

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