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. Hear 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 plainenglish... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 305 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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In Game 7 of this year's NBA Finals, Indiana Pacers guard Tyrese Haliburton tore his Achilles in the first quarter while attempting to drive to the basket on an injured calf. It was the third major Achilles... more
The California housing crisis is a disaster and an emergency. Housing construction per capita has steadily fallen in the last few decades, while home prices, rent, and homeless rates have all soared. By some estimates, the state is three million unit... more
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Before today’s show, a personal announcement. After almost 17 years at The Atlantic, I have just officially moved my writing full time to Substack, the newsletter platform. If you like this show, if you’re a fan of my work, I think you’ll love what I... more
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- Just another progressive echochamber
This show used to be fairly apolitical and interesting. But Derek has a bad case of TDS so now he's just platforming the far left.
Apple Podcasts1Procrastinate
United States18 days ago - Just another liberal podcast.
Looking for some new material to listen to during my business travel, I came across Plain English. It didn’t take me long to figure out that the host is nothing more than your typical leftist intellectual. Looks great on paper, but never works out in the real world.
Apple Podcasts1TigerJonUnited States18 days ago - Worthless Interview with Kevin Klatt (Nutritionist)
Your interview with him provided no valuable information from him. He was so evasive and refused to give any helpful guidance.
The conclusion I came to is that so little information is known that no useful guidance is available to us looking for answers!
I’m other words, the episode was a waste of MY time and you should consider who you interview in the future with more care.
Apple Podcasts1pwj7050United States22 days ago - Hyper processed food environment
Mind blowing theory which is told clearly and dispassionately
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United Kingdom23 days ago - An
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Spotify | #32 | United States/News |
Apple Podcasts | #15 | United States/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #65 | United States/News |
Apple Podcasts | #12 |  Canada/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #35 | United Kingdom/News/News Commentary |
Apple Podcasts | #78 | Canada/News |
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What is Plain English about and what kind of topics does it cover?
Engaging in a broad spectrum of discussions, the content tackles significant societal issues covering health, technology, economics, and history among others. With a focus on current events, experts join to shed light on complex topics such as American health statistics, impacts of social media on mental health, tax policy implications, gene editing advances, and the intricacies of modern relationships. Notably, the discussions often highlight diverse perspectives and nuanced analyses, making it a valuable resource for listeners aiming to understand contemporary challenges through thoughtful dialogue. The approachable presentation style facilitates accessibility to information that might otherwise feel overwhelming, attracting an audience s... more
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1. The Bill Simmons Podcast
2. The Press Box
3. The Ryen Russillo Podcast
4. The Zach Lowe Show
5. The Rewatchables
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Plain English launched 4 years ago and published 305 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. Buffy Wicks
2. Scott Wiener
3. Ray Takeyh
4. Zohran Mamdani
5. Kevin Klatt
6. Jay Van Bavel
7. Richard Evans
8. Eric Zwick
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