
Shane Smith Has Questions is a dynamic, apolitical podcast hosted by Shane Smith dedicated to getting to the bottom of prominent instances of misinformation and disinformation while revealing the fascinating fundamental truths (if there are any?) of the most interesting and convoluted social and political issues of our time. For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 42 | Founded | a year ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Society & Culture | |||

Shane sits down with Andrew Yang, entrepreneur, Forward Party founder, and former presidential and mayoral candidate for a wide-open conversation about what happens to America when AI collides with a political system stuck in the 1800s. They start wi... more
Harvard Law’s Lawrence Lessig, founder of Creative Commons and Equal Citizens, joins Shane for look at how money captured American politics and what it will take to break its grip. Lessig explains why the real super PAC problem wasn’t created by Citi... more
Shane sits down with Maverick Carter, CEO of SpringHill Company, business partner to LeBron James, and one of the most influential figures in modern sports and entertainment, for an unfiltered, masterclass conversation about capitalism, culture, and ... more
Shane Smith sits down with Aaron Parnas, the 26-year-old lawyer, journalist, and viral political commentator who’s redefining how Americans get their news. Together, they unpack the collapse of public trust in mainstream media, the rise of social pla... more
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This isn’t a podcast. There is a 1-2 minute ad break every 2 minutes. If you’ve ever wondered why vice failed listen to 10 minutes of this slop. If for some reason you need to watch one of these episodes there is genuinely less ads on YouTube, (only about 20-30% of total watch time instead of 30-40%).
I have listened to most of the episodes and am a big fan! I’ve loved Vice and really enjoyed the channel and the amazing journalism! Shane is the OG of gonzo journalism! Ali’s the recent episode with Hamliton was so good! I wish he had his own podcast! I will definitely be buying his book! I do wish Shane didn’t cut him off so much as I really wanted to hear a few of those stories more! I love Hamiltons Pharmacopiea and really wish he still had his own show! I have always felt the same way about... more
Love Shane’s approach. I lean a little more to the left, but he can even make even guys like Jordan P. bearable. Love it!
Shane is a fine interviewer but often fails to ask the follow-ups to demand proof for the claims of his guests. Example: a claim of being debanked by one of the wealthiest men in the country. Follow-up: why didn’t you sue?
Shane has always been one of the best figures in media. Love to see the new content.
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This series features a host who navigates complex and pressing social and political issues, presenting rich discussions that aim to uncover the core truths buried beneath layers of misinformation and disinformation. Topics range from the implications of artificial intelligence and the influence of money in politics to the existential challenges presented by climate change and social media's role in journalism. Each episode brings forth diverse voices, including experts and thought leaders from various fields, making for an insightful exploration into contemporary issues that affect society's fabric. Notably, the interactions are often candid and thought-provoking, encouraging listeners to reflect on their own beliefs and the evolving world ... more
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Recent guests on Shane Smith Has Questions include:
1. Lawrence Lessig
2. Aaron Parnas
3. Julian Kelly
4. Andrew Callaghan
5. Karen Bass
6. Keegan Gibbs
7. Rick Caruso
8. Rick Rubin
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