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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 [email protected]! You can also find us on tiktok at www.tiktok.com/@plainenglish_
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Ratings & Reviews
4.8 stars from 1,693 ratings
Best in Class
There aren’t as many people, places or things I touch daily that leave me better off for it. That’s where Plain English comes in. Each time I listen to Plain English I leave more well informed, opened minded, with an excitement to continue learning all the while being entertained. Derek...Read full review »
Notorious R.M.T. via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 03/06/24
Burn it all down pod
Fascinating, insightful article and excellent! Thank you. This is a rich, multi dimensional topic… what would the follow up pod on this look like, Derek? Hint. Hint …😉
user adoption geek via Apple Podcasts · Canada · 03/01/24
Cultivates Thought
I heard Derek on Bill’s podcast and decided to listen to some episodes and I’m so glad I did. The best way to describe this episode is that it cultivates thought. You don’t finish listening and say “boy Derek is right again!” You leave thinking how interesting the conversation was and how you...Read full review »
AJC6611 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 02/29/24
Recent Episodes
Today, the media vibes around electric vehicles are all bad. But if you lift up and take in the big picture, electric vehicles and hybrids are taking over the market. Gas-powered cars are as much in structural decline right now as the cable bundle in TV. Today’s guest, Robinson Meyer, the...
Published 03/26/24
Derek shares his thoughts on the question of the moment in tech and tech politics. If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at [email protected].  Host: Derek Thompson Producer: Devon Baroldi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...
Published 03/19/24
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