Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAMD CEO Lisa Su on AI Chips, Trump's Tariffs and the Magic of Open Source
In 2014, when Lisa Su took over as CEO of Advanced Micro Devices, AMD was on the verge of bankruptcy. Su bet hard on hardware and not only pulled the…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
From The Office to SNAFU: Ed Helms on History, Politics & Comedy
Ed Helms is best known for playing Andy Bernard in The Office and Stu in The Hangover trilogy. But the comedic actor is also the politically engaged,…
11 months, 2 weeks ago
Judith Butler on Why Gender Is in Trump’s Crosshairs
Philosopher and critical theorist Judith Butler, Distinguished Professor in the Graduate School at UC Berkeley, has been at the forefront of gender t…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Trump, Immigration & the Erosion of Due Process
President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown has led to a series of legal skirmishes with major constitutional implications. To unpack it all, Kara…
11 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Melinda French Gates is Betting On Women in Politics, Business and Tech
Melinda French Gates is a businesswoman and philanthropist, as well as an advocate for women and girls both in the U.S. and abroad. And over the past…
11 months, 4 weeks ago
Trump's Tariffs: Chaos, Confusion & Consequences
President Trump's chaotic rollout and partial rollback of tariffs has roiled financial markets and confused many allies, both domestically and intern…
1 year ago
The Daily Show’s Josh Johnson Can Make Even A Recession Funny
Emmy-nominated writer, stand-up comic and actor Josh Johnson may be the most prolific comedian on the internet right now. You might recognize him as …
1 year ago
The Onion’s Owner on Satire, Infowars, Defending Democracy & Trump
Last year, after pressure from activist investors, Jeff Lawson stepped down from his perch as CEO from Twilio, the cloud communications company he co…
1 year ago
Trump’s Attacks on the Press and on Freedom of Expression
President Donald Trump has always bashed the press. But his attacks are no longer just rhetorical — he’s using lawsuits to intimidate the news media,…
1 year ago
Michelle Buteau on Comedy, Community and Calling Out Dave Chappelle
Comedian Michelle Buteau is a true mutli-hyphenate — actor, standup comic, TV host, podcaster, and executive producer — and she wouldn’t have it any …
1 year ago