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MTS

MTS
China
United States
Artificial Intelligence
Semafor
Gene Therapy
Clinical Trials
Regulation Reform In China
Internet
Cryptography
Media
Panthalassa
Apple
Claude
Codex
Transhumanism
New York Times
On-Chain / Blockchain
Open Source
Buzzfeed
Not Boring

MTS is a live news and interview show covering technology, business, politics, and culture as it happens. Welcome to the situation room. x.com/MTSlive

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Latest Episodes

Jasmine Sun joins MTS to discuss AI's impact on labor markets, the need for expanded safety nets during technological transitions, and how policy can address near-term workforce disruption.

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The best moments from MTS on May 14: Vitalik Buterin on sanctuary technology and crypto's role in a changing world, Casey Handmer on Energy Autarky, and the economic collapse of nations, Jasmine Sun on AI labor disruption and the permanent underclass... more

Vitalik Buterin joins MTS to discuss sanctuary technologies, the evolution of identity over a decade, and how crypto enables agency and safety without centralized control. He reflects on moving from autopilot to active decision-making, the importance... more

Clem Delangue joins MTS to discuss the global open source AI landscape, the current large language model bubble, and the future of consumer robotics.

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Recent Guests

Shaun Maguire
Guest on Monitoring the Situation, discussing geopolitics, AI, and space
MTS Live / Monitoring the Situation
Episode: Shaun Maguire on Middle East, China, SpaceX | MTS Live
Packy McCormick
Founder of Not Boring, author and creator
Not Boring
Episode: Packy McCormick on Ocean Data Centers, Super Hot Geothermal, and Stranded Energy | MTS Live
Taylor Lorenz
Journalist and guest on the episode
The New York Times / freelance journalist
Episode: Taylor Lorenz on Online Culture, Phone Bans, AI Aesthetics | MTS Live
Ben Smith
Editor-in-chief and co-founder of Semafor, experienced tech/media journalist
Semafor
Episode: Ben Smith | Secret Group Chats, Semafor, Media Fog of War Live on MTS
Martin Shkreli
Pharma executive and investor, guest on the show
Various (pharma/investment)
Episode: Martin Shkreli | OpenAI vs Anthropic, Optical Computing, Pharma Economics Live on MTS
Cremieux Recueil
Independent researcher with breadth in genetics, metrics, and demographics; presenter of the segment
Independent researcher
Episode: Cremieux | How China Won the Clinical Trial Race, Gene Therapy, US Biotech's Blind Spot Live on MTS
Balaji Srinivasan
Founder of Network State; investor and author; discussed as special guest in the Situation Room
Network State / Network School / ns.com
Episode: Balaji Srinivasan | NYT vs Tech, Go Direct, Prove Correct Live on MTS
Marc Andreessen
Technology investor and co-founder of Andreessen Horowitz; discussed as a guest in a long-form media conversation
Andreessen Horowitz
Episode: Marc Andreessen | CNN History, Moral Panics, New Media Live on MTS

Host

Eric
Host of Monitoring the Situation (MTS); central figure in live discussions on tech, policy, and media.

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#93
United Arab Emirates/News
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#223
Singapore/News

Talking Points

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Balaji Srinivasan | NYT vs Tech, Go Direct, Prove Correct Live on MTS
Q: What is the long-term vision for media according to the guest?
A decentralized, cryptographically verifiable information ecosystem where citizens can publish and verify information openly, reducing reliance on traditional media gatekeepers and enabling open-source, international citizen journalism that is auditable by math.
Balaji Srinivasan | NYT vs Tech, Go Direct, Prove Correct Live on MTS
Q: How does on-chain data change journalism and news verification?
On-chain feeds provide verifiable, tamper-evident data that can be audited publicly, allowing stories to be tied to cryptographic evidence rather than solely to editors or outlets. This enables a new type of journalism where truth can be proven through blockchain records and OSINT integrated with on-chain sources.
Balaji Srinivasan | NYT vs Tech, Go Direct, Prove Correct Live on MTS
Q: What is the central tension between traditional media and the new open internet model?
The guest argues that traditional outlets consolidate power and control over information, while the internet enables peer-to-peer, verifiable data with cryptographic proofs. The shift requires new systems that don't rely on trust in institutions but on verifiable on-chain data and open-source citizen journalism.

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Frequently Asked Questions About MTS

What is MTS about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A live, interview-driven show that covers technology, business, politics, and culture with a fast-moving, in-the-moment style. Across recent episodes, the conversations frequently center on AI and tech policy, media and online culture, geopolitics and global markets, and the business implications of rapid technological change. Guests range from prominent tech founders and investors to journalists and industry experts, often bringing contrarian or data-driven perspectives. The format tends to mix provocative takes with deep dives into strategy, regulation, and future-facing technologies, making it valuable for listeners who want timely insights from seasoned operators at the intersection of tech, media, and policy.

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How many episodes of MTS are there?

MTS launched a month ago and published 52 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on MTS include:

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2. Packy McCormick
3. Taylor Lorenz
4. Ben Smith
5. Martin Shkreli
6. Cremieux Recueil
7. Balaji Srinivasan
8. Marc Andreessen

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