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Search Engine

129 episodes · 20 with AI analysis

We try to make sense of the world, one question at a time. No question too big, no question too small.Hosted by PJ Vogt, edited by Sruthi Pinnamaneni. Named one of the best podcasts of all time by Time Magazine

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Nuclear Fission Physics and Reactor DesignAdvanced Reactor Technologies (Gen 4, SMRs, Micro-reactors)Data Center Energy Demand and AI InfrastructureNuclear Regulatory Commission Reform and LicensingEnriched Uranium Supply Chain and Russia SanctionsNuclear Waste Disposal and Long-term StoragePublic Perception and Risk PsychologyThree Mile Island and Fukushima Historical ContextSmall Modular Reactor Economics and ManufacturingTech Company Nuclear Power Procurement

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May 8, 2026

Why are people excited about nuclear power again?

Nuclear Fission Physics and Reactor DesignAdvanced Reactor Technologies (Gen 4, SMRs, Micro-reactors)Data Center Energy Demand and AI Infrastructure
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Apr 17, 2026

The Cost of War

Pentagon accounting failures and asset trackingEmergency appropriations as budget obfuscation mechanismLong-term veteran disability benefit liabilities
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Apr 24, 2026

Where’s the best free restaurant bread in America?

Restaurant history and the origins of free bread serviceConsumer preference research methodology and statistical analysisChain restaurant vs. independent restaurant quality perception
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Jul 18, 2025

The Cuddly Killer (classic)

Invasive Species ManagementBird Conservation and Population DeclineFeral Cat Population Control
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Jul 25, 2025

What does it feel like to believe in God? (classic)

Orthodox Judaism and religious upbringingFaith and belief in God—definitions and experiencesSpiritual practice and meditation
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Aug 15, 2025

Are microplastics really a problem?

Microplastics in human bodies and health effectsRisk assessment and scientific uncertainty in environmental healthParental anxiety and evidence-based decision making
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Aug 22, 2025

A Dubai Chocolate theory of the internet

TikTok's social shopping model versus traditional social media advertisingViral product marketing and influencer seeding strategiesAlgorithmic content as stimulation versus narrative storytelling
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Sep 5, 2025

How does a rationalist make a baby?

Rationalism as intellectual movement and community practiceReligious deconstruction and ideological exitSex work and online content creation as economic strategy
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Sep 19, 2025

The Obituary

Anti-vaccine conspiracy theories and misinformationObituary harassment and targeted grief exploitationContent moderation and platform accountability
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Sep 26, 2025

Is my favorite new TV show this year a ripoff?

Intellectual Property Rights in TelevisionPosthumous Creative Control and Estate ManagementMedical Drama Genre Evolution
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Oct 3, 2025

Talk Easy x Search Engine

Long-form interview techniques and craftPublic radio history and evolution (1973-2024)Interviewing as journalism vs. voyeurism ethics
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Oct 10, 2025

Cocomelon For Adults

AI Video Generation TechnologyDeepfake Detection and VerificationOpenAI Business Model and Monetization
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Oct 17, 2025

The Rage in the Cage

Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) regulation and rule enforcementMasculinity and gender identity in sports cultureViral moments and social media impact on sports legitimacy
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Oct 31, 2025

America vs. China

China-US Geopolitical CompetitionInfrastructure Development and FinancingManufacturing and Supply Chain Innovation
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Nov 12, 2025

An Anthropology of Gooners

Internet Subcultures and Community FormationPornography Consumption Patterns and Generational EffectsShort-Form Content and Attention Span
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Nov 21, 2025

Colossus 1

AI Infrastructure and Data Center ConstructionGPU Supply Chain and Hardware BottlenecksCompetitive Dynamics in Large Language Model Development
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Nov 21, 2025

Colossus 2

AI Data Center Financing and Debt BubblesGPU Obsolescence and Collateral RiskNvidia Chip Supply Chain and Pricing
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Nov 27, 2025

How to talk (or not talk) politics at family holidays

Political discourse at family gatheringsIdeological polarization and community self-selectionListening skills in political engagement
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Dec 5, 2025

What's the best phone to do crimes on? (classic)

Encrypted Phone Companies and Criminal TechnologyFBI Undercover Operations and Sting TacticsLaw Enforcement Surveillance and Privacy Trade-offs
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Dec 12, 2025

Unlocked: The State of Search Engine 2025

Podcast Business Models and MonetizationLong-Form Audio vs. Short-Form Video Content StrategyListener-Supported Media Economics
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