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Keen On America

Andrew Keen
Middle East
Apple
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Chaim Weizmann
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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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For all the talk of abundance, what’s really abundant these days are the morbid symptoms of a dying international system. According to Georgetown’s Charles Kupchan, these symptoms include the endless wars in Ukraine and Gaza, Trump’s frenetic demolit... more

Lots of headlines today about "peace" negotiations in Ukraine. But does Putin really want to end the war — and is Trump able and willing to broker a real peace? According to the longtime Russia watcher Jim Goldgeier, Putin isn't interested in ending ... more

What’s the data behind the data? According to data scientist Andrea Jones-Rooy, America-by-the-numbers doesn’t always add up to a pretty picture. Take, for example, the political divisions in American society, the fabled ideological cleavages that ha... more

Did 2025 mark the formal end of the neoliberal age? Gary Gerstle, author of The Rise and Fall of the Neoliberal Order, has already written neoliberalism’s official obituary, so he’s quite comfortable with a post neoliberal world. But Trump 2.0, Gerst... more

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Recent Guests

Charles Kupchan
One of America's leading authorities on international politics, teaches at Georgetown University
Georgetown University
Episode: Morbid Symptoms Abundant: The Demolition of Pax Americana
Jim Goldgeier
One of America's leading thinkers on Russian foreign policy and US involvement in Eastern and Central Europe.
Episode: From Munich to Mar-a-Lago: Is Trump Appeasing Putin in Ukraine?
Andrea Jones-Rooy
Data scientist, podcaster, writer, former professor at NYU
Episode: Americans Actually Dislike Each Other: The Unsavory Truth Behind the Data
Gary Gerstle
Leading economic historian and author of The Rise And Fall Of The Neoliberal Order
Episode: Cracked, Jagged and Leaderless: The World is No Longer Flat
Simon Kuper
Historian of the World Cup and journalist
Financial Times
Episode: Justice is Round: Mussolini Couldn't Woo the World Cup, Neither Will Trump
Branko Milanovic
Former Chief Economist at the World Bank, author of The Great Global Transformation.
World Bank
Episode: Capitalism with a Nationalist Face: What Comes after Neoliberalism
Jacob Heilbrunn
Washington DC based political writer and analyst
Episode: Trump 0.2: The Failing Revolution
Stephen Marche
Toronto-based writer and commentator, known for his provocative insights on American politics and culture.
Episode: The Arrival of the American Future: Stephen Marche on the Crisis in 2025 United States
Bethanne Patrick
Book critic of the Los Angeles Times and frequent guest on the show.
Los Angeles Times
Episode: Bethanne's Best Books of 2025: Where Fact & Fiction Blur

Host

Andrew Keen
Host known for his sharp questioning style and deep dives into contemporary issues with leading figures across various fields.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 191 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
    Australia4 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
    Canada6 months 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
    Australia6 months 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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Morbid Symptoms Abundant: The Demolition of Pax Americana
Q: What does it mean to find that sweet spot between idealism and realism?
It means retrenching from lesser interests while staying engaged in managing great power politics and pursuing equitable globalization.
Morbid Symptoms Abundant: The Demolition of Pax Americana
Q: Is there some fairness to the idea that America has always been a colonial imperial power?
The framework of idealism versus realism needs to be maintained, recognizing the historical complexities of American power.
Morbid Symptoms Abundant: The Demolition of Pax Americana
Q: What kind of year 2025 was for you?
It has been quite a year, and both the world and the United States feel a bit upside down.
Americans Actually Dislike Each Other: The Unsavory Truth Behind the Data
Q: Can data scientists tell us anything about relative misery?
While overall living conditions are improving globally, Americans report higher levels of personal misery and anxiety due to various socio-political factors.
Americans Actually Dislike Each Other: The Unsavory Truth Behind the Data
Q: What does the data tell us about trust?
Trust in traditional institutions is declining, but people are trusting new sources like podcasters.

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This podcast presents incisive conversations with leading figures across various fields, focusing on pressing issues in politics, economics, technology, and environmental concerns. The host's thought-provoking questioning style encourages guests to explore the complexities of contemporary societal challenges, providing insightful commentary on the various crises impacting America today. Listeners can expect rich discussions ranging from the implications of capitalism, the evolution of journalism, and critiques of political movements, all framed within the broader context of historical narratives and current realities. The podcast is distinct for its commitment to exploring controversial and nuanced topics, attracting well-informed guests wi... more

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1. Charles Kupchan
2. Jim Goldgeier
3. Andrea Jones-Rooy
4. Gary Gerstle
5. Simon Kuper
6. Branko Milanovic
7. Jacob Heilbrunn
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