Plain English with Derek Thompson

298 Episodes

1. Why Fertility Rates Are Plunging—in the U.S., South Korea, and Everywhere Else

   Published: 13/06/2023
2. Why So Many Young Men Are Lonely, Sexless, and Extremely Online

   Published: 06/06/2023
3. How Hollywood's Writers Strike Could Change the Future of TV and Movies

   Published: 30/05/2023
4. Why Youth Sports in America Are in Decline

   Published: 23/05/2023
5. The Future of War Is Here

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Published: 10/03/2023