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Plain English with Derek Thompson
Longtime Atlantic tech, culture and political writer Derek Thompson cuts through all the noise surrounding the big questions and headlines that matter to you in his new podcast Plain English. Hear Derek and guests engage the news with clear viewpoints and memorable takeaways. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday, and if you"ve got a topic you want discussed, shoot us an email at plainenglish@spotify.com! You can also find us on tiktok at www.tiktok.com/@plainenglish_
All Episodes
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Health Fads and Fictions: VO2 Max, Supplement Mania,...
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2024/04/19
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47:27
U.S. Economy FAQ: Skyrocketing Insurance Prices,...
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2024/04/16
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50:45
If the 2024 Election Is So Important, Why Does It...
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2024/04/12
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53:31
A Psychologist Explains Four Reasons the Internet...
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2024/04/09
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43:29
Why School Absences Have "Exploded" Across America
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2024/04/05
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51:52
What Evolutionary Biology Can Teach Us About Diet,...
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2024/04/02
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How Hollywood’s Hit Formula Flopped—and What Could...
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2024/03/12
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29:55
What Many Economists (and I) Got Wrong About This...
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2024/03/05
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35:54
Why the "Need for Chaos" Is Eating American Politics
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2024/03/01
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70:07
Why Americans Stopped Hanging Out—and Why It Matters
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2024/02/27
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38:49
"We’re Seeing a Fundamental Reorganization of Work in...
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2024/02/23
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40:45
How to Have the Hardest Conversations—in Marriage,...
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2024/02/20
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54:01
46:57
The Dark Side of the Internet's Obsession With Anxiety
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2024/02/13
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59:02
Can Solar Power and Battery Tech Save the World From...
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2024/02/09
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Why Did Stanley Water Bottles Suddenly Become a...
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2024/01/26
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