Plain English with Derek Thompson
The RingerLongtime Atlantic tech, culture and political writer Derek Thompson cuts through all the noise surrounding the big questions and headlines that matter to you in his new podcast Plain English. Watch Derek and guests engage the news with clear viewpoints and memorable takeaways. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday, and if you've got a topic you want discussed, shoot us an email at plainenglis... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 361 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | News CommentaryNews | |||
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In 2017, Americans legally bet about $5 billion on sports. Last year, that number rose to $160 billion. Gambling hasn’t just taken over sports. It’s invaded culture, politics, and even international warfare. Bettors have already made millions of doll... more
The AI buildout continues to break records, as the hyperscalers pour hundreds of billions of dollars into chips and data centers, even as investors punish their stock prices. But the revenue side of the ledger is showing signs of takeoff. In the last... more
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The Strait of Hormuz is the tiny bottleneck that could destabilize the global economy. As a critical passageway for crude oil, natural gas, and critical inputs for fertilizer, computer chips, and plastic, this small stretch of water is a tiny chokepo... more
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- Uninformed host, Uninformed guests, uninsightful commentary
The topic of discussion interested me which led to me listening, but honestly it had very little to no value. The host is poorly informed, but very opinionated about topics. The guest honestly didn’t have much insight or real original or novel thoughts. The discussion was surface level and lacked any interesting context or insight. Ignorant biases were pervasive in the discussion and frankly colored the entirety of the podcast. Should have known better given that it is produced under the ringer ... more
Apple Podcasts1Smalls99
United States17 days ago - very informative, very good
Really enjoy this podcast
Apple Podcasts5Michcollins80United Statesa month ago - Great show
Here’s a cliche, folks going on any form of content they don’t side with politically and just automatically giving it one star. Anyone who does this is ridiculous. This is a great show no matter where you sit politically. Even if you like Trump you should be able to listen to someone who doesn’t, because he has a lot of interesting things to say about everything else in the world. Keep up the great work Derek !
Apple Podcasts5Uriah82United States2 months ago - Has gotten lazy
Used to really like this podcast but feels like Derek never record anymore. Between the long time off to write his book and now two months of reruns, it’s just not a dependable pod.
Apple Podcasts3C0M0United States2 months ago - So Brave!
Looks like Thompson is joining an ABUNDANCE of right wing boot lickers on Bari Weiss’ CBS! Unmasking himself as the mole for the billionaire thieving class he has always been. Congratulations on coming clean, Derek!
Apple Podcasts1psullzUnited States2 months ago
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Spotify | #37 | United States/News |
Apple Podcasts | #14 | United States/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #53 | United States/News |
Apple Podcasts | #8 |  Canada/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #24 |  United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
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This podcast engages with a diverse range of relevant topics spanning technology, culture, politics, and public health. With a focus on making complex subjects accessible, it often features discussions about current affairs, societal changes, and scientific advancements, all presented through a lens of clear analysis and thoughtful dialogue. Notably, the host frequently invites experts from various fields, ranging from economics to neuroscience, driving discussions that engage both the intellect and the public's curiosity. The ability to tackle hard-hitting questions while maintaining a conversational tone sets it apart, making it appealing for listeners who appreciate depth without the jargon.
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Plain English launched 4 years ago and published 361 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 Plain English include:
1. Nir Eyal
2. Rachel Ziemba
3. Dean Ball
4. Ruben Gallego
5. Karim Sadjadpour
6. C. Thi Nguyen
7. David Ricks
8. Joe Weisenthal
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