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How to stop being so phone addicted (without self-discipline or meditation)

The Dave and Buster's Anomaly

Why the national debt might finally matter

This episode explores the complexities of the United States national debt, moving from a listener's initial confusion about its nature to a deep dive into its historical context and present-day implications. Against the backdrop of the listener's personal understanding of debt, the discussion pivots to a historical ana...

Why can’t we just turn the empty offices into apartments? (classic)

What are teenagers actually seeing on their phones?

The Russian Cake Switcheroo

Planet Money: The Memecoin Casino

This episode explores the meteoric rise and chaotic nature of memecoins, focusing on the platform Pump.Fun and its impact on the cryptocurrency market. Against the backdrop of Bitcoin's launch and the subsequent emergence of Dogecoin as the first memecoin, the discussion pivots to the technological advancements of Ethe...

Viruses in the Air

The Puzzle of the All-American BBQ Scrubber

DOGE and the Mystery of the State Department Teslas

This podcast interviews NPR tech correspondent Bobby Allyn about his investigation into a $400 million line item in the State Department budget for "armored Teslas." The discussion follows Allyn's reporting process, highlighting the initial discovery, Elon Musk's denial, the alteration of the State Department document...

Does anyone actually like their job? (classic)

Can you cure picky eating?

What should we do about teens using AI to do their homework?

What happens when a cemetery goes out of business?

What’s it like to fly when you’re fat?

The New Zuckerberg

Is it ok to just work all the time?

Why is the pool at Buckingham Palace a secret?

This Q&A podcast episode investigates a listener's question about the elusive Buckingham Palace swimming pool. The hosts explore the question through various avenues, including contacting the Royal Collection Trust, reaching out to individuals with royal connections, and analyzing documentaries and archival materials....

When do you know it’s time to stop drinking? (classic)

What if ayahuasca made you stop podcasting?

In this episode of the Search Engine podcast, Sarah Haider shares her transformative experience with ayahuasca and how it reshaped her views on online activism and culture wars. After two years of co-hosting a podcast focused on debating left-wing perspectives, Sarah, who is a former Muslim activist, decided to try the...