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Donald Trump
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Technology
Democracy
2024 Election
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Jon Favreau, the chronically online host of Pod Save America, puts down his phone for an hour each week to go deeper on the questions shaping this chaotic moment in history.

From the future of democracy and AI to raising kids and staying sane, Offline makes room for honest conversations, arguments you haven't heard, and ideas that might change your mind. New episodes every Saturday.

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In a world of little trust and big echo chambers, how do campaigns persuade voters that their candidates are worth voting for? With the midterms nearly upon us, Jon sits down with campaign expert Greta Carnes—who ran organizing for Pete Buttigieg’s p... more

Adam Jentleson, Democratic strategist and author of Supermajority: How Democrats Can Build Lasting Power, joins Offline to debate what Democrats will gain and lose as they run candidates who don’t fit neatly into one ideological box. He and Jon dicus... more

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What would you do if your son texted you in the middle of the night that he'd stumbled upon a bizarre castle lorded over by a creepy man? For Jon Ronson, the journalist and bestselling author of So You've Been Publicly Shamed and The Psychopath Test,... more

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Frances Haugen became one of the most influential whistleblowers in tech history when she revealed in 2021 that Facebook knew the havoc it was wreaking—addicting teenagers, derailing politics, fomenting ethnic violence—and chose to do very little abo... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Jentleson
Democratic strategist, former senior aide to Harry Reid, and author of Supermajority
Searchlight
Episode: Bigger Tent, Bigger Majority
Jon Ronson
Journalist and bestselling author
Author, The Castle; The Psychopath Test; So You've Been Publicly Shamed
Episode: What Does It Mean to Be a Good Man? (with Jon Ronson)
Frances Haugen
Whistleblower, former Facebook data scientist, author and advocate
Frances Haugen (individual)
Episode: What A Big Tech Whistleblower Learned About Power
Erin Brockovich
Environmental activist and longtime community advocate; focus on data centers
Independent activist/Advocate
Episode: Erin Brockovich Is Taking On Data Centers
Naomi Klein
Award-winning journalist and author of End Times Fascism
No Logo, The Shock Doctrine, End Times Fascism
Episode: Bunkers Won't Save the Billionaires
Helen Toner
Executive Director, Georgetown Center for Security and Emerging Technology; former OpenAI board member
Georgetown Center for Security and Emerging Technology
Episode: Have You Tried Unplugging the AI?
Max Fisher
Former Offline co-host, frequent guest on the show
Episode: If AI Might Kill Us All, Why Are We Still Building It?
Annie Lowery
Journalist and author of The Time Tax
The Time Tax book author, journalist
Episode: Why Government Makes Us Miserable
Tyler Austin Harper
Writer for The Atlantic, former Bates College professor
The Atlantic
Episode: Why College Was Too Woke For This Black Socialist Professor

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Jon Favreau
Host of the show, generally leading long-form interviews with notable guests about technology, media, and politics.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 4.1k ratings
  • Centrist BS

    Garbage takes by people so good at being political insiders they had to start a podcast to “prove” it. Instead, they just prove what’s wrong with Democrats. All they do is sit on their self-made pedestal and complain ab people who try to fight back. Any politician who listens to these clowns will lose their election. It’s pitiful what the party of FDR has become. In part due to people like Crooked Media. Too chicken to do anything real. All they do now is debate and ask “what would John Locke d... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DCJ02
    United States5 months ago
  • Interview from 5/16 episode

    I think there should be more interviews with people who were on the inside. People who worked in with some of these pernicious tech companies, and left. Probably difficult to find, but important to hear from them

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dkandeezy23
    United States5 months ago
  • Generally love the show, the religion episode(s) not so much

    I started this review with another religious episode and didn’t post. There have actually been 3 recently seemingly centered on religion. It seems

    Inconsistent with the show description. Anyway, It is applicable to multiple current episodes.

    This was a tough listen-it’s like someone trying to sell me some sort of icky-ness wrapped up in an advanced vocabulary. It was exactly right that we may want to “believe” because the human condition is hard in many ways but that is different from reality.... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Tellin’ it like it is
    United States6 months ago
  • May 2 2026 episode

    I really like this show but this episode was hard to listen to because of Megan’s voice!! No more vocal fry please 🙏🏽

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Teresazilla
    United States6 months ago
  • Catholicism is still misogynistic

    Raised Catholic, I appreciate Pope Leo and the discussion. However, the continued resistance of the media to call out Catholicism as inherently misogynistic is a huge miss.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    chireader1234
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners praise deep, thoughtful conversations and guests who illuminate the complexities of AI and internet culture.
Some reviews note strong perspectives on politics and media that may feel partisan to some.
Audience members often value nuance and long-form discussion over short-form takes.

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Bigger Tent, Bigger Majority
Q: What would you advise a candidate to do if they are genuinely liberal but to the left of the state on many issues?
Jentleson advises candidates to identify issues where they genuinely hold independent views, explain their reasoning, and demonstrate authenticity rather than mechanically copying popular positions.
Bigger Tent, Bigger Majority
Q: Looking at this year's campaigns, how much heterodoxy do you see out there and who are some of the best examples?
Jentleson sees candidates including James Talarico, Mary Peltola, and Josh Turek using heterodox campaigns tailored to their states while maintaining liberal commitments.
What Does It Mean to Be a Good Man? (with Jon Ronson)
Q: What messages about masculinity did you find most confusing for young men, and what might a healthier vision look like?
Many young men are pulled between pressures to be vulnerable and confident, ambitious and considerate; a healthier vision emphasizes genuine connection, responsibility, and meaning beyond achievement, away from culture-war conflicts and toward real offline relationships.
What Does It Mean to Be a Good Man? (with Jon Ronson)
Q: How do you see the relationship between economic change, identity, and the appeal of online platforms for men who feel left behind?
Economic shifts have hollowed out traditional roles, pushing some men toward online platforms where there is a promise of meritocracy and visibility; however, the algorithm often rewards sensational content, which can deepen isolation while offering a false sense of achievement.
What Does It Mean to Be a Good Man? (with Jon Ronson)
Q: What inspired you to start the Castle investigation and how did it become a window into broader issues about men and purpose?
The Castle began as a strange tale about a castle and a reality show, but as the investigation unfolded, it revealed systemic questions about how men search for purpose when traditional structures fade, leading to a broader exploration of online culture, wealth, and the incentives that drive extreme behavior.

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

A thoughtful interview program that probes how the internet and technology shape politics, culture, and daily life. Guests span politicians, journalists, and thinkers who dissect AI, online ecosystems, media dynamics, and the social implications of an increasingly digital world. Episodes emphasize nuance over partisan talking points, offering long-form conversations that explore storytelling, civics, cognitive health in a tech era, and the human impact of rapid digital change. The show often features prominent voices from journalism, policy, and culture, delivering insights into how online life intersects with democracy, work, and relationships. A standout trait is the commitment to respectful, rigorous dialogue with a diverse set of guests... more

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1. Adam Jentleson
2. Jon Ronson
3. Frances Haugen
4. Erin Brockovich
5. Naomi Klein
6. Helen Toner
7. Max Fisher
8. Annie Lowery

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