Rephonic
Artwork for This Week in News

This Week in News

This Week in News
Openai
Anthropic
Venezuela
United States
Donald Trump
Public Safety
Google
National Security
Artificial Intelligence
NVIDIA
Public Trust
Trump Administration
Minnesota
Social Media
China
Russia
Ukraine
Chatgpt
Law Enforcement
Meta

This Week in News is a podcast that brings you clear and concise breakdowns of the biggest stories shaping the world right now. Each episode covers politics, tech, culture, global events, and the moments everyone is talking about, all in a format that is easy to follow and packed with useful context. If you want to stay informed without the noise, this show keeps you up to speed on the news that m... more

PublishesDailyEpisodes829Founded2 years ago
Number of ListenersCategories
NewsDaily News

Listen to this Podcast

Artwork for This Week in News

Latest Episodes

In this episode, we discuss Anthropic's latest developments, including the launch of 10 prebuilt finance agents and full Microsoft 365 integrations. We also cover Google's DeepMind staff unionizing, PayPal's AI-driven layoffs, and a recent Harvard st... more

In this episode, we round up the week's news focusing on billion-dollar deals in AI. Join us as we analyze OpenAI and Anthropic’s financial movements.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to AI Deals

01:59 Greg Brockman's AI Insights

04:19 Launch of Humane's... more

In this episode, we summarize Musk's acknowledgment of Grok's training roots. We also discuss the fund-raising prospects that Anthropic aims to achieve.

See Privacy Policy at art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at art19.c... more

In this episode, we shine the news spotlight on Anthropic's pursuit for $50 billion in funding. Get a fresh perspective on its importance in current events.

See Privacy Policy at art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at art... more

Key Facts

Accepts Sponsors
Contact Information
Podcast Host
Number of Listeners
Find out how many people listen to this podcast per episode and each month.

Similar Podcasts

People also subscribe to these shows.

Recent Guests

Max Broder-Urbis
Co-founder of Gumloop
Gumloop
Episode: Gumloop Raises $50M from Benchmark to Scale AI Agents
Andy Jassy
CEO of Amazon
Amazon
Episode: Amazon's $200B CapEx Spend Dominates AI Race
Dario Amodeo
CEO of Anthropic
Anthropic
Episode: Anthropic CEO Criticizes NVIDIA Over AI Chip Sales to China
Lone Jeff
Managing Director of Insight Partners
Insight Partners
Episode: VC 2026 AI: Frontier Forecasts
John Lair
Co-founder and General Partner at Workbench
Workbench
Episode: VC 2026 AI: Frontier Forecasts
Aaron Jacobson
Partner at NEA
NEA
Episode: VC 2026 AI: Frontier Forecasts
Rob Biederman
Managing Partner at Asymmetric Capital Partners
Asymmetric Capital Partners
Episode: VC 2026 AI: Frontier Forecasts
Jake Flomberg
Partner at Wing Venture Capital
Wing Venture Capital
Episode: VC 2026 AI: Frontier Forecasts
Harsha Capper
Director at Snowflake Ventures
Snowflake Ventures
Episode: VC 2026 AI: Frontier Forecasts

Host

Jayden Schafer
Host with regular presence across episodes, focused on AI, tech industry trends, and enterprise software.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#148
Colombia/News/Daily News
Apple Podcasts
#249
Denmark/News/Daily News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Trump’s 2025 Clemency Sparks Loyalty Debate
Q: What is the current debate surrounding Trump's clemency use?
The debate centers around loyalty versus the traditional views of clemency, examining how Trump's decisions reflect his philosophy on justice and the role of presidential power.
AI for a Longer Life: Blair LeCorte Explains
Q: How do you think AI will impact health and wellness?
Blair explained that AI will help not only in curing illness but in predicting and preventing them, thus changing the approach to health.
AI for a Longer Life: Blair LeCorte Explains
Q: What advice would you give to tech entrepreneurs today?
Blair advised entrepreneurs to focus on solving human problems rather than just the technology itself.
AI for a Longer Life: Blair LeCorte Explains
Q: What was your journey into technology like?
Blair shared that he accidentally entered technology when he agreed to join Sun Microsystems without understanding what it was, and once he did, he loved the pace and challenges of the tech world.
AI Agent Strategy with John Munsell of Bizzuka & LSU
Q: What is one piece of advice you feel like you could share to people listening when it comes to preparing for the oncoming wave of AI?
You need to dive in head first and figure out how AI can solve problems for your employer or future employer.

Audience Metrics

Listeners, social reach, demographics and more for this podcast.

Listeners per Episode
Gender Skew
Location
Interests
Professions
Age Range
Household Income
Social Media Reach

Frequently Asked Questions About This Week in News

What is This Week in News about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show offers concise, timely breakdowns of politics, tech, global events, and culture, with a distinctive focus on how emerging technology shapes business and policy. Episodes frequently center on AI, enterprise software, and major tech moves, often pairing sharp analysis with practical takeaways for professionals evaluating risk, opportunity, and go-to-market dynamics. A notable pattern is the host's emphasis on real-world implications—ranging from AI agent orchestration and compute deals to privacy and regulatory debates—while weaving in personal perspectives and industry context. The format tends to blend trend analysis with concrete examples, making it useful for listeners who want accessible context and actionable insights for deci... more

Where can I find podcast stats for This Week in News?

Rephonic provides a wide range of podcast stats for This Week in News. We scanned the web and collated all of the information that we could find in our comprehensive podcast database. See how many people listen to This Week in News and access YouTube viewership numbers, download stats, audience demographics, chart rankings, ratings, reviews and more.

How many listeners does This Week in News get?

Rephonic provides a full set of podcast information for three million podcasts, including the number of listeners. View further listenership figures for This Week in News, including podcast download numbers and subscriber numbers, so you can make better decisions about which podcasts to sponsor or be a guest on. You will need to upgrade your account to access this premium data.

What are the audience demographics for This Week in News?

Rephonic provides comprehensive predictive audience data for This Week in News, including gender skew, age, country, political leaning, income, professions, education level, and interests. You can access these listener demographics by upgrading your account.

How many subscribers and views does This Week in News have?

To see how many followers or subscribers This Week in News has on Spotify and other platforms such as Castbox and Podcast Addict, simply upgrade your account. You'll also find viewership figures for their YouTube channel if they have one.

Which podcasts are similar to This Week in News?

These podcasts share a similar audience with This Week in News:

1. The a16z Show
2. The Twenty Minute VC (20VC): Venture Capital | Startup Funding | The Pitch
3. OpenAI Podcast
4. All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg
5. My First Million

How many episodes of This Week in News are there?

This Week in News launched 2 years ago and published 829 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

How do I contact This Week in News?

Our systems regularly scour the web to find email addresses and social media links for this podcast. We scanned the web and collated all of the contact information that we could find in our podcast database. But in the unlikely event that you can't find what you're looking for, our concierge service lets you request our research team to source better contacts for you.

Where can I see ratings and reviews for This Week in News?

Rephonic pulls ratings and reviews for This Week in News from multiple sources, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Castbox, and Podcast Addict.

View all the reviews in one place instead of visiting each platform individually and use this information to decide if a show is worth pitching or not.

How do I access podcast episode transcripts for This Week in News?

Rephonic provides full transcripts for episodes of This Week in News. Search within each transcript for your keywords, whether they be topics, brands or people, and figure out if it's worth pitching as a guest or sponsor. You can even set-up alerts to get notified when your keywords are mentioned.

What guests have appeared on This Week in News?

Recent guests on This Week in News include:

1. Max Broder-Urbis
2. Andy Jassy
3. Dario Amodeo
4. Lone Jeff
5. John Lair
6. Aaron Jacobson
7. Rob Biederman
8. Jake Flomberg

To view more recent guests and their details, simply upgrade your Rephonic account. You'll also get access to a typical guest profile to help you decide if the show is worth pitching.

Find and pitch the right podcasts

We help savvy brands, marketers and PR professionals to find the right podcasts for any topic or niche. Get the data and contacts you need to pitch podcasts at scale and turn listeners into customers.
Try it free for 7 days