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How Henry Kissinger’s Catastrophes and Triumphs Changed the World

Derek and Atlantic writer George Packer discuss the many ways in which Henry Kissinger shaped the world we live in today

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Elon Musk’s Meltdown, the Death of Twitter, and the Chaotic Future of Social Media

Derek is joined by The Atlantic’s Charlie Warzel to go over Musk’s recent comments at the DealBook Summit and discuss the social media landscape as a whole

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How China’s Economic Miracle Went Off the Rails

Writer Dan Wang joins Derek to discuss why the Chinese economy has slowed down after decades of growth and the implications of that decline

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Jaylen Brown’s Season, OpenAI Rebellion, GSW in Trouble, NFL MVP Weirdness, and Million-Dollar Thanksgiving Picks

Bill and Derek Thompson also talk about the rapid development of AI and check in on Elon Musk

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Inside the OpenAI Meltdown

Discussing what the hell is happening at OpenAI, where the most famous startup in artificial intelligence is self-immolating for reasons that the company refuses to explain

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The Media Is Missing Something Big in Biden’s Bad Polling Numbers

Nate Cohn, chief political analyst at The New York Times, joins the show to talk about the meaning of Joe Biden’s terrible polling numbers

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How ChatGPT Can Change the Future of Jobs—Starting With Your Own

Derek and tech columnist Kevin Roose talk about AI’s current practical applications and how it is already affecting multiple professions

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What Most People Get Wrong About Wealth, Fame, and Happiness

Author Morgan Housel joins Derek to talk about the value of focusing on what stays the same in an ever-changing world

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The Fragile Hope for Peace in Israel-Palestine

Sally Abed, an activist with the group Standing Together, joins Derek to discuss what it’s like being Palestinian in Israel, how to build a coalition for peace, and more

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Could a Housing Recession Take Down the U.S. Economy?

Bloomberg columnist Conor Sen returns to talk with Derek about the biggest risks the economy faces in the next year