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The Trump administration wants NASA to land astronauts on the moon by 2027. They also want them to do it with their budget slashed, a leadership carousel and competing views that Mars is more important.

Guest: Joel Achenbach, freelance journalist an... more

On today’s episode, host Kate Lindsay is joined by The Atlantic staff writer and host of the Galaxy Brain podcast, Charlie Warzel. Charlie has been following the demise of Twitter, now called X, since Elon Musk took over in 2022. While many of Musk’s... more

Artificial intelligence boosters spent the year wedging the tech into our lives – whether we wanted it or not. But one new product brought A.I. from every app and website into the meatspace, forcing you to face it eye-to-eye.

Guest: Nitish Pahwa, st... more

With so much online content, it can be hard for a meme to stay in the collective consciousness for more than a few days. But one meme this year managed to capture seemingly everyone’s attention - and challenge the definition of a meme altogether.

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Recent Guests

Joel Achenbach
Freelance journalist and space exploration expert
Slate
Episode: What Next: TBD | Are We Over the Moon?
Charlie Warzel
Staff writer at The Atlantic and host of Galaxy Brain
The Atlantic
Episode: ICYMI | Twitter Is Dead (Really, We Mean It)
Aymann Ismail
Staff writer at Slate
Slate
Episode: ICYMI | Encore: Jubilee Is Making Debating Worse
Youngmi Mayer
Writer and comedian known for her podcast Harry Butthole and her viral Substack essay on the Side Eye at H Mart saga.
Episode: ICYMI | Side-Eyeing at H Mart
Eric Berger
Space industry journalist and author
Ars Technica
Episode: What Next: TBD | Data Center Space Race
Peyton Bigora
Reporter for Grocery Dive
Grocery Dive
Episode: What Next: TBD | Whole Shopping List
David Rand
Professor of Information Science, Marketing, and Psychology at Cornell University
Cornell University
Episode: What Next: TBD | Ready for Chatbot Canvassers?
Amanda Mull
Culture writer and senior reporter at Bloomberg Businessweek
Bloomberg Businessweek
Episode: ICYMI | Shopping on Etsy Sucks Now
Mikala Jamison
Culture writer and author of the forthcoming book, The Forever Project
Episode: ICYMI | Okay. Let’s Talk About "Everyone" Getting Skinny

Hosts

Lizzie O'Leary
Host with experience covering technology and societal impacts through insightful discussions.
Kate Lindsay
Co-host known for engaging discussions on media, technology, and popular culture topics.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Make an effort though

    I like this podcast a lot. I don't know why it's so hard for Slate podcasters to properly pronounce names. Like Hasan Minhaj. This is just one example. Make an effort, Slate - it's 2025. Also in the episode about Minhaj, the show got some major facts completely wrong.

    Apple Podcasts
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    UmraoJaan
    Canadaa year ago
  • TBD has so much potential

    I am confused because TBD frames their episodes like deep dives into current tech issues but turns out to be less than 20 mins of surface level reporting when you count in the enormous amount of ads they play (seriously?! Ads at the start and then again right after the intro??) Their stuff on AI for example basically summarizes what NYT and others already report on without adding anything new.

    If they framed this podcast as a brief morning report type show i wouldnt be upset.

    Otherwise i ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Samd199
    United States2 years ago
  • What Next is solid - ICYMI needs new hosts

    Solid podcast concepts but ICYMI needs to be split off into its own feed so that I can ignore it completely. The self-absorbed hosts reading their copy is insufferable.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Tyfgnm
    United States3 years ago
  • Yawn

    Another self-congratulatory circle jerk which claims to speak for “all of Twitter” while attacking the usual suspects.

    This week’s panto villain was Jordon Petersen who lived the cliche by doubling down etc.

    The presenters mocked him so we don’t have to which saved me some time. I’m now going to save even more time by deleting the podcast.

    Dull.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ladiladida
    Australia4 years ago
  • A show about nothing

    Junk for your ears. Voiced with laugh talk to makes it all the more annoying.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Fgffgg
    Japan4 years ago

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ICYMI | Shopping on Etsy Sucks Now
Q: How do you feel about gift guides?
Amanda Mull shares her long relationship with gift guides and explains their cultural significance but notes the oversaturation of them during the holiday season.
What Next: TBD | If You Give A.I. a Nuke
Q: How much has artificial intelligence become enmeshed in the nuclear system, if at all, over say the past decade?
AI has clearly become part of the nuclear system to some degree, especially with military planning and integration, albeit the specifics remain classified.
What Next: TBD | Crypto Keeps Criming
Q: What kind of message does the Trump administration's involvement send to the crypto industry right now?
It sends a message that the Trump administration is a part of the crypto movement, which can be seen as both a boon and a worry for the industry due to potential ethical conflicts.
What Next: TBD | Rebroadcast: Dupes!
Q: How has the internet changed the dupe market?
The internet's promise of limitless shelf space has allowed for rapid imitation and cheaper copies of popular products.
What Next: TBD | Rebroadcast: Dupes!
Q: What makes a dupe?
A dupe must not only look alike, but also serve as an adequate substitute, providing a similar experience to the original.

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