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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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Apple is suing OpenAI for allegedly stealing trade secrets, sparking a heated debate about AI, hardware ambitions, and Silicon Valley's shifting alliances. Leo, Wesley, Lou, and Patrick tackle what Apple's legal gambit could mean for OpenAI's IPO and... more

A landmark Supreme Court decision shakes up digital privacy, setting new limits on police surveillance and potentially redefining personal data rights in the age of AI and location tracking. Plus, Chinese AI models are rapidly gaining ground while Am... more

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

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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Recent Guests

Owen JJ Stone
Doctor and tech commentator
Independent commentator
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Molly White
World-renowned Wikipedia editor, citationneeded.news founder
Citation Needed / Wikipedia
Episode: TWiT 1086: The Great Beagle Migration - Pope Leo XIV's 1st Encyclical & Ferrari's 1st EV
Sam Abuelsamid
Car industry analyst, Wheel Bearings Media
Wheel Bearings Media
Episode: TWiT 1086: The Great Beagle Migration - Pope Leo XIV's 1st Encyclical & Ferrari's 1st EV
Amy Webb
Futurist, Future Today Strategy Group
Future Today Strategy Group
Episode: TWiT 1084: Don't Overcook the Asparagus - US Tech Titans vs. China's Rising Innovators
Berber Jin
Wall Street Journal tech journalist
The Wall Street Journal
Episode: TWiT 1083: A Whole Separate Class of Squiggles - Which Religion Does AI Identify With?
Abrar Al-Heeti
Senior Technology Reporter
CNET
Episode: TWiT 1078: The Great British Marmalade Scandal - Building Your Own Router
Patrick Beja
Tech podcaster and commentator
notpatrick.com
Episode: TWiT 1078: The Great British Marmalade Scandal - Building Your Own Router
Cathy Gellis
Attorney at law, TechDirt contributor
TechDirt
Episode: TWiT 1077: I Would Download a Car - New Jury Ruling Could Reshape Social Media Liability
Harper Reed
AI guru, speaker on AI policy and tools
2389.ai
Episode: TWiT 1077: I Would Download a Car - New Jury Ruling Could Reshape Social Media Liability

Host

Leo Laporte
Host of This Week in Tech, central figure in the TWiT network

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 435 ratings
  • Love the show!

    Knowledgeable people are invited to discuss tech news and developments resulting in smart and savvy conversation! I think politics has become extremely relevant to tech conversations, and Leo’s guests include in their discussions the relevant politics that are impacting tech development. Those reviewers of this show, angry about the inclusion of political talk, who think tech developments can be discussed without politics, are stupid. If such a conversation is done eliminating all politics, list... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Chianne61
    United States2 months ago
  • I’m done

    I’ve been listening to this podcast for over 10 years. But lately the liberal slant is just getting too much. I think I’m done.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Mokeyt3/35
    United States4 months ago
  • This Week in Politics. Listen to any twit episode and you'll notice that the political commentary begins almost immediately. It's no wonder the Twit network has been relegated to Leo's attic. Go woke, go broke.

    Podcast Addict
    1
    kamaz89
    4 months ago
  • Yap yap yap

    Just more boring yapping about AI, it’s mediocrity all the way.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    joopoetgrunnen.eu
    Netherlands5 months ago
  • Just end it

    After a decade, this show has become a circle-jerk of liberals, and hat’s why it’s not making money. Therefore, it is time to say goodbye and unsubscribe.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RoccoCio
    United States10 months ago

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Critiques often mention political commentary as a separator for some listeners, while others praise the diversity of perspectives.
Fans appreciate candid banter alongside in-depth analysis, with many returning weekly.
Listeners praise the depth and breadth of tech coverage and(panel) guest variety, noting long-running, informative discussions.

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#188
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#243
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#104
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#149
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#174
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TWiT 994: Time Moves On, but I Don't - Pavel Durov Arrested, Hacking Bikes, Apple Event Rumors
Q: How are companies using AI against job applicants?
Companies are looking for ways to filter out applicants using AI while job seekers use AI tools to apply for many jobs at once.
TWiT 994: Time Moves On, but I Don't - Pavel Durov Arrested, Hacking Bikes, Apple Event Rumors
Q: What do you think about Pavel Durov's arrest?
There's a lot to consider regarding free speech and platform responsibilities, especially given the current laws in Europe.

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

A flagship technology roundtable covers the week's tech news through AI, policy, hardware, privacy, and digital culture. Episodes typically feature a host plus a rotating panel of veteran tech journalists and industry voices who analyze AI developments, platform governance, regulatory shifts, and consumer tech trends, often blending sharp analysis with personal anecdotes. The show frequently surfaces practical business implications for firms large and small, explores the economics of AI tooling, and debunks hype with a candid, conversational style. Its strength lies in long-form, panel-driven discussions that span from high-level strategy to everyday tech impacts, making it useful for listeners who want both context and actionable takeaways... more

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