Technology

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk attends a state banquet for US President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping.

The SpaceX IPO Gives Elon Musk Even More Power—With Sean O’Kane  The SpaceX IPO Gives Elon Musk Even More Power—With Sean O’Kane 

Paris Marx talks to Sean O’Kane about how Elon Musk is justifying SpaceX’s massive valuation and the way corporate governance rules are giving him even more power.

Jun 4, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx

Do Chatbots Really Belong in Schools?—With Tom Mullaney

Do Chatbots Really Belong in Schools?—With Tom Mullaney Do Chatbots Really Belong in Schools?—With Tom Mullaney

Paris Marx talk to Tom Mullaney about how generative AI has been adopted in K-12 education and the many concerns it presents for students and teachers.

May 28, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx

US President Donald Trump delivers a speech about the economy at Rockland Community College Fieldhouse in Suffern, New York.

Stopping Trump’s Slush Fund—Plus, the Transformations of Bill Gates Stopping Trump’s Slush Fund—Plus, the Transformations of Bill Gates

Rob Weissman of Public Citizen explains some of the key lawsuits challenging Trump, and Ben Tarnoff traces Bill Gates from software to philanthropy to the world of Jeffrey Epstein...

May 27, 2026 / Podcast / Jon Wiener

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang.

The UK Government’s AI Obsession Is a Big Risk—With Will Dunn The UK Government’s AI Obsession Is a Big Risk—With Will Dunn

What happens when a government goes all in on AI? It creates some huge vulnerabilities.

May 14, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman arrives at court at the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building on April 30, 2026, in Oakland, California.

Down With the AI Overlords—With Sarah Myers West Down With the AI Overlords—With Sarah Myers West

Tech expert Sarah Myers West discusses how AI is concentrating power among a handful of oligarchs—and how its future could be made more democratic.

May 12, 2026 / Podcast / Jonathan Smucker, Aaron Regunberg, and Matt DaSilva

Elon Musk arrives to court at the Ronald V. Dellums Federal Building on April 30, 2026, in Oakland, California.

Muskism Is the New Fordism—With Ben Tarnoff & Quinn Slobodian Muskism Is the New Fordism—With Ben Tarnoff & Quinn Slobodian

Paris Marx is joined by Ben Tarnoff and Quinn Slobodian to discuss their new book Muskism, which explores how Elon Musk exemplifies a new economic system shaping our live…

May 7, 2026 / Podcast

Tim Cook, chief executive officer of Apple Inc., and Jared Kushner, founder and chief executive of Affinity Partners LLC, during a state dinner with Queen Camilla and King Charles III in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC.

Tim Cook’s Real Legacy at Apple—With Brian Merchant Tim Cook’s Real Legacy at Apple—With Brian Merchant

Paris Marx is joined by Brian Merchant to discuss Apple’s announcement that Tim Cook is stepping down as CEO, including his history and legacy, and what may be next for the compan...

Apr 30, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx

Cybertrucks Are a Safety Disaster—With Dara Kerr

Cybertrucks Are a Safety Disaster—With Dara Kerr Cybertrucks Are a Safety Disaster—With Dara Kerr

Paris Marx and Dara Kerr discuss how Elon’s prioritization of aesthetics over safety created a safety crisis, causing people to burn alive in their Cybertrucks.

Apr 16, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx

An AI-generated video of London in decline, shared on the social media site X.

Take a Break From the Feed—With Amanda Mull Take a Break From the Feed—With Amanda Mull

Paris Marx talks with Amanda Mull to discuss the effects of constantly “monitoring the situation,” including spiking anxiety and disconnection, and what can be done to recalibrate...

Apr 10, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx

Elon Musk, chief executive officer of Tesla Inc., during the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday, January 22, 2026.

Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein—With Ed Niedermeyer Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein—With Ed Niedermeyer

Paris Marx is joined by Ed Niedermeyer to discuss the years-long relationship between Elon Musk and Jeffrey Epstein.

Mar 19, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx

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