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We hear enough about our problems. Let’s solve them. Every Monday, journalist, analyst and entrepreneur Henry Blodget interviews leading thinkers across business, tech, politics and beyond about their big ideas for how to build a better future. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network.

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Recent Guests

Michael Mager
Founder and CEO of Precision Neuroscience
Precision Neuroscience
Episode: The Future of Mind-Controlled Computers, According to Neuralink’s Rival
Jeff Selingo
Journalist with decades of experience covering higher education, author of 'Dream School' and 'The Campus AI Crisis.'
Episode: Solving the College AI Crisis
Paul Kedrosky
Venture capitalist, writer, and researcher
Episode: Why OpenAI Won’t Survive an AI Crash
Eswar Prasad
Professor of Trade Policy and Economics at Cornell and Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institute.
Cornell University
Episode: How to Stop a Global Economic “Doom Loop”
Andrew Ross Sorkin
Renowned financial journalist and author of several books on financial crises
The New York Times
Episode: Lessons from the Crash of 1929 for the AI Bubble
Nicholas Bloom
Stanford economics professor studying remote work policies
Stanford University
Episode: Why Companies Should Embrace Remote Work
Umair Irfan
Expert on energy and electricity sector
vox.com
Episode: How AI Data Centers are Raising Your Electric Bill
Jamie Heller
Editor-in-Chief of Business Insider, with decades of experience in journalism including work at the Wall Street Journal.
Business Insider
Episode: Business Insider Embraced AI. How’s It Going?
John Harris
Editor-in-chief of Politico
Politico
Episode: How Can American Politics Recover from Trump?

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Henry Blodget
Host and journalist known for his analytical insights and interviews with leading thinkers across various sectors. Blodget delves into pressing topics concerning technology, business, and political dynamics, aiming to promote solutions-oriented discourse.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • optimistic

    you should have ezra klein on the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B. Birdell
    United States6 months ago
  • Thoughtful questions to explore real problems

    Love the questions asked of the guests and the thoughtful nature behind them, a real chance to dive into the details with fact based analysis and thinking. Love that this isn’t focused on editorial, and instead brings forward perspective and data from the guest.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BruceClark
    United States6 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging conversations and thought-provoking questions posed to guests, highlighting the depth of analysis provided. Many find value in the practical insights shared, indicating that the podcast stimulates important discussions around solutions to pressing issues. Some have expressed a desire for more diversity among guests to enhance the conversation.

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#225
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Why OpenAI Won’t Survive an AI Crash
Q: What predictions do you have for major AI companies like OpenAI?
Paul predicts OpenAI might struggle to remain relevant in the long term due to a collapsing token price and the commoditization of AI technologies, stating there may not be a future for chat GPT-8.
Why OpenAI Won’t Survive an AI Crash
Q: What is the state of the AI boom and what parallels do you see with past bubbles?
Paul discusses how the current AI boom resembles past economic bubbles such as those seen with railroads and telecoms, indicating that the rapid capital expenditure has similarities, but the current moment is uniquely characterized by the intersection of real estate, technology, and government policy.
Solving the College AI Crisis
Q: How are companies currently hiring recent graduates?
Companies are looking for graduates with experience and a better understanding of AI tools but often find misalignment between what they need and what graduates offer.
Solving the College AI Crisis
Q: What should colleges do to adapt to AI in education?
Colleges need to shift their mindset and begin to integrate AI as a teaching tool rather than just a tool for cheating and policing.
How to Stop a Global Economic “Doom Loop”
Q: What should we do about unfair trade practices?
We should utilize existing international institutions and engage with other countries to create fair trade agreements and standards.

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Focusing on practical solutions to contemporary challenges, the content often invites leading experts and thinkers from various fields including business, technology, politics, and healthcare. Episodes tackle pressing issues such as the U.S. healthcare system, political polarization, the impact of AI on industries, and energy costs, aiming to present insights and potential paths forward. Unique to the series is its commitment to not just discussing problems but actively exploring innovative ideas and strategies for improvement, fostering constructive dialogue around solutions that can positively influence society.

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1. Michael Mager
2. Jeff Selingo
3. Paul Kedrosky
4. Eswar Prasad
5. Andrew Ross Sorkin
6. Nicholas Bloom
7. Umair Irfan
8. Jamie Heller

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