Best Patrick D Thompson Podcasts (2025)

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What’s Wrong with Capitalism? with John Cassidy 1:16:21

3d ago1:16:21

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While we’re certainly in a uniquely bad time for our capitalist society, we’re definitely not the first people to be having the thought, “what if things weren’t quite so terrible for 99% of people?” From the beginning, capitalism has justifiably had critics. Today Adam is joined by John Cassidy, New Yorker writer and author of Capitalism and Its Cr…

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Zohran Is Teaching the Left How to Win 17:21

3d ago17:21

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Spotify Is Even Worse Than You Think with Liz Pelly 1:24:00

9d ago1:24:00

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It’s no secret that Spotify pays artists extremely poorly, but it turns out they don’t treat their customers much better. Author and journalist Liz Pelly’s new book, Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist, investigates how Spotify has accelerated the collapse of the music industry, along with their shady practices s…

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We’re not ready for what’s coming. 19:04

15d ago19:04

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On Freedom with Matt Barnard 1:26:51

17d ago1:26:51

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In this episode, I talk to Dr Matthew Barnard from Manchester Metropolitan University. We talk about the question of freedom and it's significance for Philosophy. To do this, we also explore Heidegger’s complex and often misunderstood theory of freedom . Rather than approaching freedom through the usual optic of free will versus determinism, Barnar…

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The Secret Agent Organizer of the Starbucks Union with Jaz Brisack 1:24:57

17d ago1:24:57

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Companies are infamous for their union busting tactics, but that doesn’t mean union organizers don’t have their own strategies. This week, Adam speaks with Jaz Brisack, an undercover organizer, or union “salt”, who took a job as a barista in a Starbucks in Buffalo, NY with the explicit intention of organizing Starbucks employees. Thanks to the effo…

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Is Pride Dead? 20:23

20d ago20:23

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Lina Khan: How to Fight Corporate Power Under Trump 1:19:42

24d ago1:19:42

1:19:42

Until recently, Lina Khan was the chair of the Federal Trade Commission. Under her leadership, the FTC went after the anti-competitive tactics of tech giants, finalized rules to ban non-compete clauses, enforced the right to repair, and even took on ever-loathsome junk fees. Despite the limit resources of her department, Chair Khan made such undeni…

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RFK is Shortening Our Lifespans, with Dr. Eric Topol 1:15:34

1M ago1:15:34

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When it comes to medical science, there’s never been a better time to be alive than now… other than maybe a few months ago before the new Trump administration. Americans today are living longer than ever before, and that’s owed in no small part to the National Institutes of Health—a government organization that has been responsible for some of the …

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How Zohran Humiliated the Democrats with David Roth 1:21:09

1M ago1:21:09

1:21:09

Last week, Zohran Mamdani shattered the notion that a New York City mayor has to be some craggy-faced, man-shaped stack of disappointments who’d sooner die than be seen on the subway. The young, energetic Democratic Socialist ran on a platform of making New York City a more livable place for average residents, which—surprise!—went over well with av…

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AI Is Making You Dumber 21:52

1M ago21:52

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On Hegel's 'Spirit' with Terry Pinkard 1:09:05

1M ago1:09:05

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In this conversation with Terry Pinkard, I discuss Hegel’s famous Phenomenology of Spirit. Terry recently published a brilliant introductory guide to this famously difficult book [Hegel's Phenomenology of Spirit: A Guide (2023)] which we use as our jumping off point. We discuss the origin of Hegel's book against the backdrop of its turbulent histor…

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The Right is Wrong About Latin America with Greg Grandin 1:14:42

2M ago1:14:42

1:14:42

Trump has long expressed racism and vitriol toward immigrants, particularly those from Latin America. As he deploys the National Guard to Los Angeles to quash pro-immigrant protesters, it’s important to remember that Latin America is still part of the Americas. To understand how we arrived at a moment where the right holds such a bitter and hateful…

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America Has No Left Wing with Vivek Chibber 1:30:24

2M ago1:30:24

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At the No Kings protests this past weekend, millions of Americans demonstrated against the fascist right wing. Despite the staggering number of people willing to take to the streets, why does it still seem like the left is powerless to stop the right on a political level? This week, Adam sits with NYU professor Vivek Chibber to discuss how America …

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How D&D Took Over Sports Arenas with Brennan Lee Mulligan 1:26:38

2M ago1:26:38

1:26:38

In the past several years, the tabletop roleplaying game Dungeons & Dragons has firmly made the leap from subculture to pop culture. Massively popular “actual play” shows like Dimension 20 now sell out arenas like Madison Square Garden, a feat which would have been unheard of not so long ago. This week, Adam speaks with Dimension 20 creator and gam…

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The End of Women's Rights with Mary Ziegler 1:10:18

2M ago1:10:18

1:10:18

The Dobbs Decision is one of the biggest blows to human rights in our lifetimes, and it’s just the beginning. Ending access to abortion is only the first step in the pro-life movement’s war on bodily autonomy. This week Adam sits with Mary Ziegler, law professor and author of Personhood: The New Civil War over Reproduction, to discuss the devastati…

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Did Elon Tell Grok to Promote “White Genocide”? 15:07

2M ago15:07

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On Life, AI and Technosymbiosis with Katherine Hayles 1:07:29

2M ago1:07:29

1:07:29

In this wide-ranging conversation, I met with acclaimed literary theorist, philosopher and technology scholar N. Katherine Hayles, whose pioneering work has reshaped how we understand the boundaries between humans and machines, cognition and computation, biology and code, artificial intelligence and artificial life. We primarily discussed Katherine…

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A.I. Companies Believe They're Making God with Karen Hao 1:10:13

2M ago1:10:13

1:10:13

EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal ➼ https://nordvpn.com/adamconover Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! Silicon Valley has started treating AI like a religion. Literally. This week, Adam sits down with Karen Hao, author of EMPIRE OF AI: Dreams and Nightmares in Sam Altman’s OpenAI to talk about what it means for all of us when tech bros w…

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Trump and Elon Want to Force You to Have Babies 19:05

2M ago19:05

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The Philosophy of Fatness with Kate Manne 1:26:18

3M ago1:26:18

1:26:18

Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/2vjj5nrh #CashAppPod *Referral Reward Disclaimer: As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Science increasingly shows that we have far less control over our weight and body shape than society wants us to believe. Yet people labeled as “overweight” a…

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5 Star Reviews Are Ruining Your Life 21:21

3M ago21:21

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Homeless and Employed in America with Brian Goldstone 1:08:52

3M ago1:08:52

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Having a full-time job doesn’t guarantee a roof over your head. While many Americans still equate homelessness with unemployment, the reality is that 40 to 60 percent of unhoused people in this country are working. This week, Adam sits down with anthropologist Brian Goldstone—author of There Is No Place for Us: Working and Homeless in America—to ex…

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Group Chats are Destroying MAGA 17:44

3M ago17:44

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Why America Can’t Build (Yet) with Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson 1:27:04

3M ago1:27:04

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Could many of America’s biggest problems be solved by simply building more? The theory of abundance suggests that from the housing crisis to the climate crisis, we could make real progress—if only we had the will and the systems to build boldly and swiftly. In their new book Abundance, Ezra Klein of The New York Times and Derek Thompson of The Atla…

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The End of American Supremacy with Mark Blyth 1:21:39

3M ago1:21:39

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For over 75 years we’ve lived in a world DEFINED by American economic supremacy. With the chaos of Trump’s tariffs and the rise of China it’s worth asking, is this era coming to a close? Today Adam is joined by Mark Blyth, a professor of international economics at Brown, and coauthor, along with Nicolo Fraccaroli of Inflation: A Guide for Users and…

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You are not safe. 15:00

4M ago15:00

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Quit Your Useless Job with Rutger Bregman 1:13:53

4M ago1:13:53

1:13:53

Why does it so often feel like the more society claims to value a job, the slimier it is? Why are so many brilliant minds funneled into the tech industry, only to spend their days optimizing ad clicks instead of solving real societal problems? What if jobs were desirable not because of how much money they pull in, but because they made the world be…

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The tariffs are just so stupid. 21:47

4M ago21:47

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On Socrates with Agnes Callard 53:02

4M ago53:02

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On this episode I talk to the Agnes Callard about the great Ancient Greek philosopher Socrates. We discuss Agnes' new book Open Socrates: The Case for A Philosophical Life [Penguin, 2025]. Agnes and I discuss the themes of Open Socrates, focusing on philosophy as a public, outward-looking practice, Socrates’ call to examine life is framed not just …

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The New Red Scare with Corey Robin 1:28:23

4M ago1:28:23

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Just months into Trump’s second term, we’re already witnessing the rapid erosion of fundamental American rights. Legal residents are being detained and deported simply for expressing support for Palestinians. Political expression in the U.S. hasn’t felt this dangerous since the Red Scare—and all signs point to things getting even worse. To help mak…

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There's No Such Thing as "Red States" with Trae Crowder 1:27:15

4M ago1:27:15

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Our political system—and the way we talk about it—often flattens the true diversity of American voters, especially in so-called “red states.” But millions of progressives live in places too often dismissed as conservative strongholds, even in the Deep South. Today, Adam sits down with comedian Trae Crowder—best known for his viral persona, the Libe…

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Former Inmates Reveal Life Inside American Prisons with David Campbell and Jarrod Shanahan 1:16:55

4M ago1:16:55

1:16:55

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How Capitalism Killed the Movie Star 24:56

4M ago24:56

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Being Trans in Trump's America with Dylan McKeever, River Butcher, and Sammy Mowrey 1:22:53

5M ago1:22:53

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The Trump administration is actively working to erase the existence of trans people through policy and legislation. But no law can erase the 1.6 million trans people living in America, nor the reality of their lives and experiences. These are real people facing real consequences—impacting their rights, safety, and livelihoods. This week, Adam sits …

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A.I. Companies Are Stealing Your Face with Kashmir Hill 59:44

5M ago59:44

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Get 20% off DeleteMe US consumer plans when you go to http://joindeleteme.com/Adam and use promo code ADAM at checkout. DeleteMe International Plans: https://international.joindeleteme.com/ The concept of privacy has drastically eroded over the past 30 years. The internet made our personal data more accessible than ever, but the most alarming devel…

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The Tesla protests are working. 11:23

5M ago11:23

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Trump Hates Science 21:00

5M ago21:00

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Trump and Elon Don't Know Who They're Firing - with Max Stier 1:08:51

5M ago1:08:51

1:08:51

Elon Musk and Donald Trump are actively trying to burn down the federal government. Federal workers are being fired en masse, with no regard for their roles or the devastating impact their removal will have on everyday Americans. As the country’s largest employer, the federal government’s gutting won’t just affect those losing their jobs—it will ri…

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"Resistance" Isn't Enough for Trump 2.0 with Dr. Dana Fisher 1:07:53

5M ago1:07:53

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Last time we faced a Trump administration, people flooded the streets in protest. But this time feels different. Even as we watch our government being systematically dismantled, the response seems muted. Are we just exhausted? Or is something else at play? And more importantly—does protest still work, or is there a more effective way to protect our…

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No one is coming to save us. 16:46

5M ago16:46

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The AI Hoax is Destroying America with Ed Zitron 1:37:28

5M ago1:37:28

1:37:28

The tech oligarchs who once pulled the strings from behind the scenes are now running the show right out in the open. Professional idiot Elon Musk is taking a sledgehammer to the federal government, and Silicon Valley’s sleaziest slimeballs are warming themselves in Trump’s fetid lap. Obviously, this is a disaster. To break down just how bad it is—…

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Elon and Zuck are INSECURE Men 23:25

6M ago23:25

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Your Legal Weed is Full of Poison with Paige St. John 1:06:50

6M ago1:06:50

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Just because weed is legal doesn’t mean it’s safe. Despite its growing legalization across the country, a lack of regulation has led to alarming levels of pesticides and chemicals in cannabis products—posing serious health risks. This week, Adam talks with Los Angeles Times investigative reporter Paige St. John about her recent findings on contamin…

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RFK Jr is Going to Kill Many Children - with Dr. Adam Ratner 1:21:57

6M ago1:21:57

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Vaccines save lives—period. So why have so many people grown skeptical of one of the most scientifically proven medical advancements in human history? And how did vocal anti-vaxxer, conspiracy theorist, and all-around slurry-brained mush man Robert F. Kennedy Jr. end up on track to be nominated as Secretary of Health and Human Services in Donald Tr…

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Everything in America is Gambling Now 16:13

6M ago16:13

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Proof that Health Insurers Screw You Deliberately with T. Christian Miller and Patrick Rucker 1:12:39

6M ago1:12:39

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Health insurance companies aren’t in the business of keeping people healthy—they’re in the business of making money. And that means they’ll go to extreme lengths to deny valid healthcare claims, sometimes with devastating, even fatal, consequences for the people they insure. We all know the system is broken, but journalists T. Christian Miller and …

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What Happened to Decades? 16:27

6M ago16:27

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Trump’s Attacks on Trans Rights with Chase Strangio 1:21:07

6M ago1:21:07

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In recent years, despite trans people making up a relatively small percentage of the population, there has been an outsized and deeply harmful wave of anti-trans backlash. Donald Trump’s 2024 campaign was fueled in large part by anti-trans rhetoric, and he wasted no time acting on his hateful promises in his first days back in office. This week, Ad…

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Who’s Really to Blame for the LA Fires 21:51

7M ago21:51

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