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Solutions with Henry Blodget

Vox Media Podcast Network
Health Inequities
Maha Movement
Chronic Disease
Food Environment
Artificial Intelligence
Flying Taxis
Physical Activity
Ultra-Processed Foods
Health Education
Fiber Intake
Electric Vehicles
Billion Dollar Market Growth
Urban Transportation
Evtol
Sleep
SNAP
Food Deserts
Behavioral Health
Nutrition Science
Public Health Policy

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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Dr. Jessica Knurick is a rare kind of academic: she's also very good at social media, and has recently gone viral for her criticisms of the MAHA movement. A registered dietitian with a PhD in nutrition science, Dr. Knurick says MAHA is right that Ame... more

According to a recent report from data collected in August, when prompted on divisive topics in the news, the top 10 AI chatbots spread false information 35% of the time — and even spread fake stories intentionally planted by Russian disinformation c... more

Confidence comes easy for Kara Swisher. It’s one of the reasons she walked out of class in second grade (she knew everything), and later built a career as one of Silicon Valley’s most feared and respected journalists.

Kara tells us her secrets to su... more

When will it be relatively normal to request a ride from a flying taxi? Within the next decade, at least according to our guests today: Stuart Simpson, CEO of Vertical Aerospace, and Jason Mudrick, the company’s largest shareholder and founder of Mud... more

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Recent Guests

Dr. Jessica Knurick
Registered dietician with a PhD in nutrition science and a critic of the MAHA movement
Episode: How to Actually Be Healthier
Steven Brill
Co-CEO of NewsGuard and journalist
NewsGuard
Episode: How to Stop Russian Ops from Exploiting AI
Gordon Crovitz
Co-CEO of NewsGuard and media executive
NewsGuard
Episode: How to Stop Russian Ops from Exploiting AI
David Deming
Harvard researcher and economist studying technology's impact on jobs
Harvard University
Episode: How to AI-Proof Your Job
Paul Krugman
Nobel Prize-winning economist, professor at City University of New York, and columnist for The New York Times.
City University of New York
Episode: How Paul Krugman Would Fix The Economy

Host

Henry Blodget
Host of Solutions, focusing on the intersection of society's most pressing issues and innovative solutions, drawing from his extensive experience in journalism and entrepreneurship.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 14 ratings
  • optimistic

    you should have ezra klein on the show.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    B. Birdell
    United States23 days 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 States25 days ago

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Many praise the focus on innovative solutions rather than just discussing problems.
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Listeners appreciate the thoughtful questions and in-depth analysis presented during interviews.

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#57
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#85
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#66
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How to Actually Be Healthier
Q: What advice would you give to someone who is stressed and wants to be healthy?
Start small and approach health holistically, focusing on diet, physical activity, and stress management.
How to Actually Be Healthier
Q: What is the biggest reason why Americans are notoriously unhealthy?
It involves a systems approach looking at food environments, inadequate healthcare access, and lifestyle-related chronic disease drivers.
How to Actually Be Healthier
Q: What can normal, busy, stressed people who do not have a lot of money or time do to improve their health?
They should focus on small, manageable changes in diet and physical activity, like increasing their fiber intake, walking more, and prioritizing sleep.
How to Turbo Charge Your Career (And Not Give A...) with Kara Swisher
Q: What is the solution to this?
There is always a solution, and if not, just lie down and die.
How to Turbo Charge Your Career (And Not Give A...) with Kara Swisher
Q: Was that one of the things that you took away from your father?
Yes, absolutely. It gave me a big sense of time.

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What is Solutions about and what kind of topics does it cover?

The content frequently revolves around pressing contemporary issues, particularly within the realms of business, technology, and politics. Episodes often feature in-depth interviews with leading thinkers who provide actionable ideas for tackling significant societal challenges, such as misinformation, economic disparities, and the evolution of technology. A unique aspect includes a focus on solutions and positivity in addressing these problems rather than remaining mired in negativity. This insightful exchange often delves into varied topics, such as the impact of artificial intelligence on the job market, the dynamics of urban transport innovations like flying taxis, and the economic landscape, thus appealing to listeners interested in pra... more

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4. David Deming
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