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Soonish

Wade Roush
Technofeudalism
Psychedelics
New Mexico
Cloud Capital
The Rabbis Go South
Legalization
Limina Foundation
Surveillance Capitalism
Amazon
Facebook
Google
1964 Civil Rights Movement
St. Augustine, Florida
PTSD
Addiction
Enchanted State
Total Solar Eclipse
Artificial Intelligence
Capitalism
Data Privacy

We can have the future we want—but we have to work for it. Soonish brings you stories and conversations showing how the choices we make together forge the technological world of tomorrow. From MIT-trained technology journalist Wade Roush. Learn more at soonishpodcast.org. We're a proud member of the Hub & Spoke audio collective! See hubspokeaudio.org.

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Today we're bringing you an episode of our sister Hub & Spoke show Rumble Strip, from producer Erica Heilman. It's a conversation with Jay Allison about public media—what it's for, why it's important, and what we stand to lose if the anti-intellectua... more

My guest this week, Adele Getty, is the author of A Sense of the Sacred and an educator in the field of assisted psychedelic therapy. Together with her husband Michael Williams, she started a non-profit here in Santa Fe called the Limina Foundation. ... more

If you listened to my previous episode, you’ll remember that I described four "valleys" or scenarios for how the 2024 presidential election could unfold. The fourth scenario was one where Donald Trump wins both the electoral college and the popular v... more

Why does every presidential race lately get described as "the most important election of our lifetimes"? Because it's true. In any election where Donald Trump is on the ballot, Americans are faced with a world-changing choice about whether we want th... more

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Recent Guests

Jay Allison
Prominent public radio producer and journalist; founder of Transom.
Transom
Episode: What We're Losing If We Lose Public Media
Adele Getty
An educator and author in the field of assisted psychedelic therapy.
Limina Foundation
Episode: Toward a Psychedelic Future
Jamais Cascio
Futurist and scenario planner based in California.
Episode: Well, We're in the Valley of Doom. Here Are Some Paths Forward.
Rose Friedman
Co-founder and executive director of The Civic Standard, focusing on community building in Vermont.
The Civic Standard
Episode: Well, We're in the Valley of Doom. Here Are Some Paths Forward.
Rabbi Alan Setcher
A rabbi involved in civil rights protests in the 1960s
Episode: Introducing The Rabbis Go South from the Hub & Spoke Expo
Yanis Varoufakis
Former finance minister of Greece and author of Technofeudalism, What Killed Capitalism
Author
Episode: Welcome to Technofeudalism
David Baron
Author and science journalist, former NPR science correspondent
Author of 'American Eclipse'
Episode: The Otherworldly Power of a Total Eclipse

Host

Wade Roush
Host of Soonish. An MIT-trained technology journalist, Wade engages in deep conversations exploring future technology and societal implications, often through captivating storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 109 ratings
  • Best Futurology Podcast!

    Wade is the perfect tour guide to the future, as a passionate podcast maker, creative mind and inquisitive journalist. I really enjoy stepping into a time machine with this show, to explore what might be happening - soonish! This show is great for all people who love immersive podcasting, science, imagination - and have LOTS of questions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ACuttlefish
    Germany5 years ago
  • Great Show

    Really varied content and good production.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jon-T81
    New Zealand5 years ago
  • Very interesing and informative

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Creakinator
    5 years ago
  • Brilliant and wide-ranging

    Wade is a brilliant journalist, historian, analyst, and storyteller who takes a down-to-earth approach to the futuristic visions of science and technology which flood, and have for decades - if not centuries - flooded, our imaginations. If you’re into shows like 99% Invisible or Radiolab, you can’t go wrong with Soonish.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    YossiTime
    United States6 years ago
  • Thought provoking and easy to listen to

    I love the topics In Soonish. Science in a format that makes it accessible to everyone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KGListens
    United States6 years ago

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Many reviews highlight the wide-ranging topics and the quality of research put into each episode, presenting a modern and optimistic view of the future.
Listeners laud the engaging and thought-provoking nature of discussions, emphasizing the host's effective storytelling and journalistic insight.
A few critiques, however, mention that the content may lean toward a liberal viewpoint, which might not appeal to everyone.

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What We're Losing If We Lose Public Media
Q: How can public media better serve the full range of people in our community?
By being more inclusive and ensuring that content appeals to a wider audience.
What We're Losing If We Lose Public Media
Q: What do we lose when we lose those stations?
We lose vital communication channels and the chance to hear diverse local voices.
Well, We're in the Valley of Doom. Here Are Some Paths Forward.
Q: So, Rose, you've called this a demonstration project a couple of times. So, who are you demonstrating to and who's paying attention?
We have had lots of people reaching out. I feel like we have several different audiences that we're talking to at the same time.
The Otherworldly Power of a Total Eclipse
Q: What was the long-term impact of the expedition of Maria Mitchell?
Her expedition to Denver helped improve the public perception of women in science, making important contributions to the ongoing fight for women's rights in academia.
The Otherworldly Power of a Total Eclipse
Q: How did your journey into eclipse chasing begin?
It all started with a recommendation from a solar astronomer who suggested I would owe it to myself to experience a total solar eclipse before I die.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Soonish

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

The content generally revolves around future technologies and societal implications as depicted through various discussions with experts from multiple fields. Episodes explore pivotal issues like public media funding, the potential of psychedelics in therapy, political challenges, and historical moments in civil rights, offering listeners a diverse array of thought-provoking topics. The engaging storytelling is complemented by the host's journalistic background, effectively making complex subjects accessible to a broader audience. This unique blend of technology, history, and real-world implications positions the content as both informative and inspiring, likely appealing to curious minds seeking a deeper understanding of how today's choice... more

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1. Rumble Strip
2. The Constant: A History of Getting Things Wrong
3. Sidedoor
4. The Ezra Klein Show
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1. Jay Allison
2. Adele Getty
3. Jamais Cascio
4. Rose Friedman
5. Rabbi Alan Setcher
6. Yanis Varoufakis
7. David Baron

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