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The Delve breaks down one issue each week with the people who know the most about it.

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25:08

Who Governs a “Freedom City”? with Rick McGahey

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2026/04/03

“Freedom Cities” are being sold as a way to unlock innovation: fewer rules, faster building, and a clean-slate approach to growth. But what is a Freedom City—really—and who would it answer to?In this episode, Chalin is joined by Rick McGahey, economist at The New School and former Clinton-era Assistant Secretary of Labor, to break down the Freedom Cities idea and the paradox at the center of it: cities are governed by states, so why is this being pushed at the federal level? Rick argues the answer

30:06

The Algorithm Trap with Dr. Jean Twenge

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2026/03/27

Thisweek,aLosAngelesjuryfoundMetaandYouTubenegligentfordeliberatelydesigningtheirplatformstoaddictchildren.Theverdictdidn'tcomeoutofnowhere—thesciencehasbeenbuildingforoveradecade.ChalintalkswithDr.JeanTwenge,psychologistandauthorofiGen,aboutwhatthedatahasbeensayingsince2012,whythelawprotectingkidsonlinewaswrittenin1998beforesocialmediaexisted,andwhatitmeansthatthenextversionofthisproblemisn'tanapp—it'sanAIthatwilldateyourteenager.

54:14

Techno-Feudalism: Who Really Owns Your Devices? with...

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2026/03/20

What does it mean to “own” something in 2026?More and more, we buy devices—and then discover we’re renting access to them: app stores that take a cut of everything, software locks that block repairs, and platforms that decide what you’re allowed to install, use, or fix.In this episode, Chalin is joined by Cory Doctorow—science fiction writer, journalist, and one of the sharpest critics of concentrated tech power—to unpack his idea of techno-feudalism: a system where the biggest companies don’t just

35:24

Soft Life, Hard Reality: Trad Wife Content and What...

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2026/02/21

The “trad wife” aesthetic is everywhere: immaculate kitchens, from-scratch meals, and a kind of calm that feels like an antidote to a chaotic world. But what happens when a performance starts to look like a blueprint?In this episode, Chalin is joined by Bridget Todd—host of There Are No Girls on the Internet—to break down how the trad wife trend spreads, what it’s really selling, and why it resonates so strongly in a moment of economic anxiety and social instability. We talk about the difference

45:40

God, TikTok, and the Age of Religious Misinformation...

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2026/02/13

In Part 2 of our conversation with Dr. Kevin Carnahan, we go from TikTok theology to the deep end of the biblical pool.Chalin and Kevin dig into some of the big, nerdy questions that fuel both faith and conspiracy theories:Is “Elohim” really a plural word—“gods” or “the powerful ones”—and what does that mean for how we read the Old Testament?Was YHWH originally one god among many in a divine council, like we see hinted at in Psalm 82?How do stories like Noah’s Flood echo older Mesopotamian myths—and

55:57

God, TikTok, and the Age of Religious Misinformation...

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2026/02/06

What happens when a professor of religion wades into TikTok and starts saying, “Jesus is disappointed. Do better”?In Part 1 of this two-episode series, Chalin sits down with Dr. Kevin Carnahan—Professor of Philosophy and Religion at Central Methodist University and co-editor emeritus of the Journal of the Society of Christian Ethics—to talk about what he does all day: untangling bad theology, half-remembered Bible verses, and full-blown religious conspiracy theories.They get into how religion is

32:49

Science, Certainty, and the Age of Hot Takes with Dr....

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2026/01/30

Is science “just another opinion”? In a world of confidence-soaked hot takes, conspiracies, and “do your own research” culture, it can start to feel that way. In this episode of The Delve, Chalin sits down with physicist and TikTok science creator Dr. Blitz to unpack what science actually is — and what it isn’t.They dig into why real science builds on doubt, not certainty; how to tell the difference between healthy skepticism and denialism; why so many people feel personally attacked by changing

59:07

Inside Iran’s Long Fight for Freedom

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2026/01/23

Iran has lived through revolutions, crackdowns, and the “Woman, Life, Freedom” uprising — but the story isn’t over. In this episode, Chalin talks with human rights activist Zolal Habibi about life inside a system built on fear, why the recent protests changed the regime’s calculations, and how the internet became a weapon and a lifeline. They trace the arc from the 1953 coup to today’s theocracy, unpack the debate over the exiled crown prince, and ask what meaningful support from the outside world

24:57

Venezuela, Oil, and the Limits of Moral Purity

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2026/01/10

In the wake of the U.S. mission that removed Nicolás Maduro from power and sent him to stand trial abroad, millions of Venezuelans have poured into the streets in celebration while much of the Western left has erupted in outrage over oil, sovereignty, and process. Meanwhile, some estimates suggest 8–9 million Venezuelans have already been driven from their homes in one of the largest displacement crises on earth.In this Season 9 opener, Chalin revisits a conversation he recorded back in 2020 with

01:11

Season 9 Trailer

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2026/01/02

Season 9 of The Delve is here.This season, host Chalin Askew goes after the people and systems that quietly — and not so quietly — run our lives. From science and faith to freedom, work, masculinity, and the rise of the tech lords, each Friday we take one big question and pull it apart with people who actually know what they’re talking about.If you’ve ever looked around and thought, “Is this really happening?”, Season 9 is for you.Start here with the trailer — and follow The Delve so you don’t miss

29:48

Andrew Freaking Yang: AI, Extremism & Fixing American...

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2025/12/29

In this December Revamp, Chalin revisits his conversation with Andrew Yang about why American politics keeps rewarding the loudest extremes—and how we can redesign the system itself. They dig into democracy reforms like ranked-choice voting, open primaries, and independent redistricting, and explore how these changes could dial down polarization by giving more power to exhausted-but-engaged voters in the middle.Yang also reflects on AI, the future of work, and what it means to build a political

32:22

Fighting Book Bans and Censorship: Brooky Parks’ Journey

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2025/12/26

Across the United States, school districts and public libraries are under pressure to quietly remove books about race, gender, and LGBTQ+ lives. Behind every “book challenge” is a real person forced to decide whether to cave to censorship or fight back.In this revamped episode, Chalin speaks with Brooky Parks, a librarian who was disciplined and sidelined simply for putting inclusive books on the shelves. Brooky walks us through what actually happens inside a district when a book is targeted, how

42:47

Rethinking Capitalism with Michael Mezzatesta

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2025/12/22

What if the economy wasn’t measured by how much we produce, but by how well we actually live?In this episode, Chalin sits down with economist and Ecological Economics lecturer Michael Mezzatesta to rethink capitalism from the ground up. They unpack why traditional growth-at-all-costs economics is colliding with climate limits, explore ideas like a well-being economy and degrowth, and ask whether we should cap extreme wealth at the top. From overconsumption and inequality to finding happiness with

38:35

Drones and Civilian Casualties: Can Anything Be Done?

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2025/12/20

Drones have quietly moved from the margins of U.S. foreign policy to the center of modern warfare. From covert strikes in Yemen and Pakistan to “drug boat” operations in the Caribbean and drone-dominated battlefields in Ukraine, the promise of “precision” has collided with the reality of civilian death, legal grey zones, and almost no public accountability.In this Delve Revamp, Chalin sits down with Scott Shane, former New York Times national security reporter and author of Objective Troy: A

36:30

Afghanistan After the Headlines: Lives We Left in Limbo

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2025/12/15

As debates in Washington heat up over the fate of Afghan refugees in the United States, Afghanistan has once again slipped into the news cycle as a political talking point—rather than a human reality.In this revamp of one of our most powerful conversations, Chalin Askew speaks with Dr. Nadia Hashimi—pediatrician, novelist, activist, and Afghan-American—to slow things down and look beyond the headlines. Together, they unpack what actually happened on the ground as the Taliban returned to power, how

26:05

Unpacking Human Trafficking: Insights with Dina Haynes

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2025/12/12

Human trafficking remains one of the most complex and urgent human rights issues of our time. In this episode of The Delve, Chalin speaks with Dina Haynes, Executive Director of the Orville H. Schell, Jr. Center for International Human Rights at Yale Law School, to explore the realities of combating trafficking on a global scale.As renewed attention on abuse and power dominates the headlines, Dina helps cut through the noise. She breaks down the systemic challenges, highlights organizations making

01:26

Trailer: What Have We Done

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2025/10/29

We’ve burned forests, broken systems, and ignored the people paying the price.Now, we’re talking to the founders trying to fix it.What Have We Done is a new podcast from Soundly AI and Propel, hosted by Chalin Askew (The Delve) and Stephen Michael (Propel). Each episode explores one of humanity’s biggest mistakes and the innovators turning crisis into change.This is not another tech show. It’s a reckoning with hope.

01:32

The Delve Europe: A New Chapter Begins

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2025/05/09

Welcome to The Delve Europe—a new chapter in The Delve family of podcasts.Hey everyone, I’m Chalin. I just landed in Europe and I’ve got questions. Big ones.From political shake-ups to cultural divides, The Delve Europe is my way of making sense of it all and I’m bringing you along for the ride. We’re talking to the people shaping the story, from policy experts to everyday voices, to get real answers about where this continent is headed.Catch the premiere on Tuesday, May 13. Subscribe wherever you

27:41

Comedy, Censorship, and Power

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2024/12/31

What happens when humor collides with power? In this thought-provoking episode of The Delve, guest host Madison explores the high stakes of comedy in politically charged environments. From Tony Hinchcliffe’s infamous remarks to the rise and fall of Shanghai’s comedy scene during China’s strict COVID lockdowns, we examine how laughter can become a tool for resistance—and a target for suppression.Joining the conversation is Taiwanese comedian Vicki Wang, who brings her unique perspective on using

27:05

Messiahs and the End of Time: Exploring Spiritual...

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2024/12/27

We’ve saved something truly extraordinary for the Season 8 finale of The Delve.What do the great spiritual traditions of the world tell us about the end of time and the promise of renewal? From the Yugas of Hinduism to the second coming of Jesus in Christianity and Islam, and the messianic age in Judaism, humanity has long sought meaning in the cycles of destruction and rebirth.In this episode, Chalin sits down with Robert Thurman, the first Westerner ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist monk by His

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