Plain English with Derek Thompson

234 Episodes

1. The Future of War Is Here

   Published: 16/05/2023
2. A Diet Conspiracy: Is Ice Cream Secretly Good for You?

   Published: 09/05/2023
3. An Optimistic Guide to America’s Clean-Energy Future

   Published: 02/05/2023
4. The Most Important Thing Most Americans Misunderstand About Insomnia

   Published: 25/04/2023
5. How American Cities Can Avoid the ‘Urban Doom Loop’

   Published: 18/04/2023
6. Americans Die Younger Than People in Any Other Rich Country. Why?

   Published: 11/04/2023
7. How Strong Is the Case Against Donald Trump?

   Published: 06/04/2023
8. Myth-Busting Wellness Hacks: Cold Plunges, Coffee, Alcohol, and Fitness Trackers

   Published: 04/04/2023
9. Eight Burning Questions About the Donald Trump Indictment

   Published: 31/03/2023
10. Why the Cult of Achievement in Schools Is Making People Miserable

    Published: 28/03/2023
11. A Mind-Expanding Conversation About Human History and Happiness With Tim Urban

    Published: 24/03/2023
12. The AI Revolution Could Be Bigger and Weirder Than We Can Imagine

    Published: 21/03/2023
13. MAILBAG: Why Does the Internet Make Us Depressed? Where Does Good Writing Come From? Is College Worth It Anymore?

    Published: 17/03/2023
14. The SVB Debacle: The Biggest Myths, the Out-of-Control Blame Game, and the Worst Takes

    Published: 15/03/2023
15. Silicon Valley Bank Collapse FAQ: Whose Fault Is It? How Can We Stop a Bank Panic? What Comes Next?

    Published: 13/03/2023
16. "Industrial Policy" Is the Hottest Idea in Economics. What Could Go Wrong?

    Published: 10/03/2023
17. How the Media Failed Its COVID Test: The Truth Behind the Lab Leak and Masking Debates

    Published: 07/03/2023
18. Why Are American Teens So Unhappy? How Do We Solve This Crisis?

    Published: 03/03/2023
19. Happiness in America, Part 1: The Secret to a 'Good Life,' According to an 80-Year Study

    Published: 28/02/2023
20. The Science of How Music Hits Have Changed in the Last 60 Years

    Published: 24/02/2023