Plain English with Derek Thompson

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We Have to Talk About Inflation Nov 19, 2021

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Our first Economic Roundtable discusses rising prices, the Great Resignation, labor shortages, the supply chain mess, Joe Biden’s puking approval numbers, and what the White House can do to turn things around.

Host: Derek Thompson

Guests: Michael Batnick and Ben Carlson

Producer: Devon Manze

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The Future Is Going to Be Weird As Hell Nov 16, 2021

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In our first episode, The New York Times’s Kevin Roose joins the show to walk Derek through the metaverse, crypto, NFTs, and the maybe-BS or maybe-brilliant future of technology.

Host: Derek Thompson

Guest: Kevin Roose

Producer: Devon Manze

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Introducing Plain English with Derek Thompson Nov 11, 2021

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Longtime Atlantic writer Derek Thompson breaks down your weekly headlines in his new podcast, ‘Plain English.’ From tech to politics to culture, Derek and his expert guests cut through the noise surrounding the news and tackle the big questions that matter to you. ‘Plain English’ launches November 16, with new episodes dropping every Tuesday and Friday.

Host: Derek Thompson

Producer: Devon Manze

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