Episode 253: Steven Levy

The Longform Podcast features Aaron interviewing Steven Levy, a veteran technology reporter. They discuss Levy's early work covering hackers in the 1980s, his experiences at Rolling Stone, and his transition into covering the business side of technology with companies like Apple and Microsoft. Levy shares insights on the evolution of technology journalism, the changing relationship between journalists and tech companies, and his current work at Backchannel and Wired, including his book on Facebook. The conversation explores the challenges of covering a rapidly changing industry, the importance of people in technology stories, and the impact of technology on society.