Tech Won't Save Us

The metaverse and web3 are the latest in a long line of commercial frameworks the tech industry has tried to force on us to enhance its power and profits. In this podcast from The Nation, Paris Marx speaks with experts every Thursday to dissect what new technologies and the companies behind them are doing to our world, and why we should stop them.

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

Why Iran Is Attacking Data Centers—With Sam Biddle

Why Iran Is Attacking Data Centers—With Sam Biddle Why Iran Is Attacking Data Centers—With Sam Biddle

Paris Marx is joined by Sam Biddle to discuss what it means for data centers to become targets in a war.

Apr 2, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx

Protesters gather in Times Square as the nation reacts to

The Long History of the US War on Iran—With Spencer Ackerman The Long History of the US War on Iran—With Spencer Ackerman

Paris Marx is joined by Spencer Ackerman to discuss the US and Israeli war on Iran, including the history that led to this moment and what we might see from here.

Mar 27, 2026 / Podcast

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

Senator Martin Heinrich, a Democrat from New Mexico, left, and Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York, during a news conference at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.

The Left Doesn’t Hate Technology—With Gita Jackson The Left Doesn’t Hate Technology—With Gita Jackson

Paris Marx is joined by Gita Jackson to discuss why the left’s hatred of AI is justified and why a different approach to technology is necessary.

Mar 12, 2026 / Podcast

Bill Gates attends a meeting of Bloomberg at the Plaza Hotel on September 23, 2025.

Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein—With Tim Schwab Bill Gates and Jeffrey Epstein—With Tim Schwab

Paris Marx is joined by Tim Schwab to discuss the evolving story of Bill Gates and his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Mar 9, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx

The Luddite Club Is for Everyone—With Amanda Hanna-McLeer & Lucy Jackson

The Luddite Club Is for Everyone—With Amanda Hanna-McLeer & Lucy Jackson The Luddite Club Is for Everyone—With Amanda Hanna-McLeer & Lucy Jackson

Paris Marx is joined by Amanda Hanna-McLeer and Lucy Jackson to discuss the story of The Luddite Club and its growth into an international movement.

Feb 26, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx

Attendees interact with Elixis-W, a humanoid robot made by Addverb Technologies, at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India, on February 20, 2026.

What’s Driving the Push for Humanoid Robots—With James Vincent What’s Driving the Push for Humanoid Robots—With James Vincent

Paris Marx and James Vincent discuss why we’re seeing humanoid robots everywhere, the motivations to pursue an all-purpose robot, and the social implications of achieving it.

Feb 23, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx

Netflix Buying Warner Would  be a Disaster w/ AS Hamrah

Netflix Buying Warner Would be a Disaster w/ AS Hamrah Netflix Buying Warner Would be a Disaster w/ AS Hamrah

Paris Marx is joined by AS Hamrah to discuss the proposed Netflix-Warner Bros Discovery merger and what it might mean for the state of decline already facing modern cinema.

Feb 6, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx

Elon Musk Profits Off Nonconsensual Deepfakes— With Kat Tenbarge

Elon Musk Profits Off Nonconsensual Deepfakes— With Kat Tenbarge Elon Musk Profits Off Nonconsensual Deepfakes— With Kat Tenbarge

Paris Marx and Kat Tenbarge discuss abusive deepfakes on X and how Elon Musk profits from the sexual exploitation of women and children.

Jan 29, 2026 / Podcast / Paris Marx

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