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Is the internet slowly breaking our brains, and if so, what can we do about it? Offline with Jon Favreau is a place where you can take a break from doom-scrolling and tune in to smarter, lighter conversations about the impact of technology and the internet on our collective culture. Intimate interviews between Pod Save America host Jon Favreau and notable guests like Stephen Colbert, Hasan Piker, ... more

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Economist and techno-optimist Noah Smith, author of the Noahpinion Substack, joins Offline to debate the promise of artificial intelligence, the benefits of online fragmentation (could it be good for our society?) and whether liberal nationalism is f... more

What happens when the AI bubble bursts, how did Meta get away with it yet again, and…is Elon “Bubba”? Max Fisher pays Offline a visit to take stock of the year in memes, conspiracy theories, and information siloes. He and Jon meet the ghosts of twitt... more

There’s a lot of tired discourse about whether or not a Democratic Socialist like Zohran Mamdani could win in places that aren’t as blue as New York City. But what’s not getting enough attention is that Mamdani and his campaign somehow cracked the co... more

Is there anything wrong with Democratic leadership being so devoutly…secular? Jon sits down for a conversation with Texas State Representative James Talarico, who put becoming an ordained minister on hold to run for US Senate. They discuss how genuin... more

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Recent Guests

James Talarico
A state representative in Texas running for the US Senate
Episode: James Talarico Wants to Fight with Love
Simon Bazelon
Democratic public opinion researcher and author of the report 'Deciding to Win'
Episode: Have the Democrats Decided to Win?
Stephen Witt
Author and investigative journalist
Writer of The Thinking Machine
Episode: Is AI Too Big to Fail or Too Dangerous to Succeed?
Anam Raman Patit
Former immigration court judge who was fired during the Trump administration
Episode: Introducing: Runaway Country with Alex Wagner
Andrew Weissman
Former Prosecutor and legal analyst
Episode: Introducing: Runaway Country with Alex Wagner
Cass Sunstein
Professor of Constitutional Law at Harvard and author.
Harvard University
Episode: Is America Still a Liberal Nation?
Omar Wasow
Political scientist and expert on civil rights movements
Episode: Dramatize the Injustice
Adam Aleksic
Self-described linguist, author, and TikTok's etymology nerd
Episode: How Trump, Memes, and Algorithms Transformed The Way We Speak
Will Sommer
Political reporter at The Bulwark
The Bulwark
Episode: Inside the MAGA Reaction to Charlie Kirk’s Assassination

Host

Jon Favreau
Host of Offline, Jon Favreau engages in thoughtful discussions exploring the impact of technology and its effects on culture and society.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.9k ratings
  • I’m not a number

    Description of life under AI sounds like The Prisoner. Great discussion in today’s session with Max.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Enraged of Hereford
    United Kingdom12 days ago
  • Favorite podcast

    Offline is my favorite Crooked podcast. The episode with James Talarico is a perfect example of why: thoughtful, respectful, in-depth, and intelligent. The discussion of the intersection of religion and politics (for all the right reasons) reflects something I’ve been working on in my own life. I will most likely listen again for what I skimmed over the first time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JCBishop1
    United States25 days ago
  • Just insider politics

    Jon’s a smart guy, but he can’t separate from the toxic lameness of the Democrats. Lauding Obama as major political achievement is fundamentally out of touch. More digital topics, less doomed political strategy please!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Whatchainsawsdo.
    United Statesa month ago
  • Slow down with Jon

    Jon’s show is a great way to slow down and reflect. It’s a deep dive vs a superficial slide across the headlines. Of all Crooked’s shows, I find it to be the most earnest. I am happy it will drop on Saturday now: an excellent Sunday morning listen for the secular.

    There are occasional moments of missed connection, where the reality that Jon’s a millionaire creep in. In his most recent episode with Chris Hayes, for example, Jon & Chris make two important points (among many— it’s a great episode ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Meg In Munich
    Germanya month ago
  • Essential listening for everybody trying to control their phone rather than the other way around

    Great guests who try to answer the big questions about how the internet took over our minds and what that has done to our politics, societies and lives.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gaurav Vaidya
    United Statesa month ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast for its thoughtful and engaging discussions, often mentioning how it provides a much-needed break from the chaotic online environment.
There are mixed feelings about the shifts in content focus, with some expressing a desire for a return to more tech-centered discussions rather than broader political topics.

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Max Returns! AI Bubbles, Info Silos, and 67
Q: What do you think of this issue about being surveilled and manipulated via algorithms?
They explore the relevance of privacy and manipulation as electoral issues, suggesting that candidates could rally against big tech's influence on society.
Max Returns! AI Bubbles, Info Silos, and 67
Q: Is AI a bubble?
Max states it's the most telegraphed bubble burst in human history, indicating that market analysts even predict its collapse.
Max Returns! AI Bubbles, Info Silos, and 67
Q: What do you guys make of Meta winning its antitrust case against the Federal Trade Commission?
Max discusses the ruling's implications, emphasizing that it reflects a broader strategy of antitrust actions by the FTC focusing on monopolistic power rather than merely technical compliance with merger rules.
Zohran Mamdani’s Offline Campaign
Q: What were the challenges in reaching out to a broader electorate?
They had to creatively broaden the tent while working within a limited budget, adapting strategies to expand voter engagement and turnout.
Zohran Mamdani’s Offline Campaign
Q: How did Maya and Andrew come to join the campaign and what convinced them that this was a race worth working on?
Both speakers deeply connected with Mamdani's vision and felt inspired by his leadership, seeing an opportunity to engage with voters on critical issues.

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1. James Talarico
2. Simon Bazelon
3. Stephen Witt
4. Anam Raman Patit
5. Andrew Weissman
6. Cass Sunstein
7. Omar Wasow
8. Adam Aleksic

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