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This Week in Tech is the top-ranked flagship tech podcast from TWiT.tv. Every Sunday, Leo Laporte and a roundtable of insiders explore the week's hottest tech news from AI to robots, and PCs to privacy. When it comes to tech, TWiT is IT. You can join Club TWiT for $10 per month and get ad-free audio and video feeds for all our shows plus everything else the club offers...or get just this podcast a... more

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Tech giants and chipmakers are facing off as AI-fueled memory shortages trigger sweeping price hikes on everything from Macs to game consoles. Hear why global supply chain standoffs, long-term contracts, and old-school market forces are quietly resha... more

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AI giants are battling not just in code, but in politics, with behind-the-scenes lobbying, strategic naming, and rumors of blockbuster deals at the heart of this week's wildest tech stories. Get the inside scoop on who's pulling the strings.

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The US government abruptly forced Anthropic to pull its most advanced AI model offline after fears it was simply too powerful to be safe. Hear the real story behind the sudden shutdown that rocked the tech world—and what it reveals about the uneasy a... more

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An astronomical amount of money is being poured into AI and data centers as tech giants fight for dominance, but is this fueling the next big tech bubble or just the price of staying in the game? Get the panel's opinions on wild IPO valuations, globa... more

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Recent Guests

Christina Warren
Tech journalist,GitHub advocate
GitHub
Episode: TWiT 1088: Model Not Available - Anthropic's Fable Shutdown & Apple's Siri Update
Harry McCracken
Technologizer writer, historian of technology
Fast Company
Episode: TWiT 1088: Model Not Available - Anthropic's Fable Shutdown & Apple's Siri Update
Jeff Jarvis
Professor Emeritus of Journalistic Innovation at CUNY
City University of New York
Episode: TWiT 1087: Evil is the Root of All Money - Could Local AI Laptops Compete With Data Center Giants?
Molly White
Wikipedia editor and creator of citationneeded.news
Citation Needed / Wikipedia community
Episode: TWiT 1086: The Great Beagle Migration - Pope Leo XIV's 1st Encyclical & Ferrari's 1st EV
Jacob Ward
Author of The Loop; CNN contributor
CNN
Episode: TWiT 1085: Waiting In Line With Sam - Musk vs. Altman: Behind the Scenes
Amy Webb
Futurist, Future Today Strategy Group
Future Today Strategy Group (FTSG)
Episode: TWiT 1084: Don't Overcook the Asparagus - US Tech Titans vs. China's Rising Innovators
Berber Jin
Wall Street Journal staff writer covering AI/tech business
Wall Street Journal
Episode: TWiT 1083: A Whole Separate Class of Squiggles - Which Religion Does AI Identify With?
Paris Martineau
Reporting on consumer technology and food safety in tech coverage
Consumer Reports
Episode: TWiT 1083: A Whole Separate Class of Squiggles - Which Religion Does AI Identify With?
Iain Thomson
Tech journalist, View from the Valley columnist
Wall Street Journal
Episode: TWiT 1083: A Whole Separate Class of Squiggles - Which Religion Does AI Identify With?

Host

Leo Laporte
Host of This Week in Tech; long-time tech broadcaster and podcaster with leadership role at TWiT.tv.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 4.6k ratings
  • Leo is the best there is

    No other person has made tech so easily understood, a great voice didn’t hurt. Sad Leo cut down his hours but alas he’s enjoying his downtime, Love you Leo!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    MrBW11
    United States10 days ago
  • Old Man Show

    Geriatric show of has-been radio old men. It’s a quilting circle with terrible ad reads.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Good Fun MJL
    United States14 days ago
  • Endless rambling

    The host rambles on and on interminably to the point of numbing the mind.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Rocket54
    Australia21 days ago
  • Too much politics

    And so little tech

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    BBenton
    United States2 months ago
  • Must listen weekly netcast

    Great way to keep up-to-date on the hottest topics and takes in tech

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    michaefs
    United States2 months ago

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Many reviews highlight politics or moderation as a point of contention.
Overall, the show is seen as a long-running, insightful tech discussion with strong opinions.
Listeners appreciate technical depth and diverse guest perspectives.

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#49
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#24
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#60
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#33
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#10
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#14
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TWiT 1077: I Would Download a Car - New Jury Ruling Could Reshape Social Media Liability
Q: Could this ruling open the floodgates for more lawsuits against platforms?
Yes, there is concern that if liability extends to design choices, more plaintiffs could attempt to sue smaller platforms and even individual blogs, though much depends on how courts apply existing statutes.
TWiT 1077: I Would Download a Car - New Jury Ruling Could Reshape Social Media Liability
Q: Do you think the New Mexico social media verdict will be overturned on appeal?
The panel suggests it's unlikely to be overturned easily, but appellate review could shape the reasoning, especially given jurisdictional quirks and 230 interpretations.
TWiT 1070: A Yacht for Your Yacht - Super Bowl LX Gets a Surge of AI Ads!
Q: Lou, what are you doing with your kids?
I'm working on understanding technology and educating them about social media and AI.
TWiT 1052: It's a Nice Day for CRM - AI Slop, Media Power, & the Future of Trust
Q: What do you think of the rapid rise of AI-generated content?
It's exciting but also concerning, especially regarding rights holders and how quickly regulations might need to adapt.
TWiT 1035: The Droids Are in the Escape Pod - You Can't Copyright Eleanor
Q: What makes a good AI regulatory framework?
The panel discusses the complexities and the need for sensible regulation rather than a patchwork of state laws.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Week in Tech

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

The show consistently covers rapid-fire tech news with a roundtable format, weaving AI, hardware, software, and policy topics into weekly debates. Across recent episodes, conversations span AI governance, geopolitics of tech, supply chains, open vs closed AI models, and the regulatory environment, often mixing practical industry examples with candid banter. A recurring edge is the mix of high-profile guests and seasoned tech journalists, offering both market context and ethical perspectives, which can be particularly valuable for listeners who want both technical depth and policy nuance. Noteworthy is the willingness to tackle big-picture questions about innovation, risk, and the societal impact of technology, which can appeal to executives... more

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Recent guests on This Week in Tech include:

1. Christina Warren
2. Harry McCracken
3. Jeff Jarvis
4. Molly White
5. Jacob Ward
6. Amy Webb
7. Berber Jin
8. Paris Martineau

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