Best Js News Podcasts (2025)

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Is Tesla Still a Car Company? w/ Ed Niedermeyer 1:00:28

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Paris Marx is joined by Ed Niedermeyer to discuss the mission to turn Elon Musk into the world’s first trillionaire, Tesla’s growing interest in making robots instead of cars, and how other automakers are coming for the EV market it once dominated. Ed Niedermeyer is the author of Ludicrous and co-host of the Autonocast. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a …

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940: Picking a Fullstack Stack, Is Next.js Too Complex? Services vs Self-Hosted + More 1:05:45

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In this potluck episode, Wes and Scott answer your questions about modern full-stack stacks, Node.js backend options, managing database indexes, developer burnout, handling toxic bosses, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:36 What’s your go-to Node.js backend in 2025? Polka 06:18 Do you proactively manage database indexes—or fix them o…

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939: Creator of Vite: Evan You 54:10

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Scott and Wes sit down with Evan You, creator of Vue, Vite, and VoidZero, to dig into the future of frontend tooling. From the speed of Rolldown to why he chose Rust, they explore the evolution of developer experience, bundlers, and what’s next for the web. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:31 Who is Evan You? Vue.js. Vite. Void0 01:19 Making …

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Palantir is Thriving Under Trump w/ Caroline Haskins 49:52

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Paris Marx is joined by Caroline Haskins to discuss what Palantir actually does and the growing influence it has within the US government and many large corporations. Caroline Haskins is a staff writer at Wired. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand bet…

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938: Hot Takes + Bike Shedding 27:53

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Wes and Scott dive into some hot takes and classic debates—tabs vs spaces, camel vs snake case, export styles, barrel files, variable naming, and more. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:26 CSS variables: descriptive vs. semantic 03:38 snake_case vs. camelCase 04:54 Default exports vs. named exports 06:23 Barrel files vs. direct imports 09:15 F…

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937: Is The Omarchy Hype Real? 48:21

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Scott takes Wes on a tour of Omarchy, DHH’s polished Arch + Hyprland Linux setup that promises speed, beauty, and endless keyboard shortcuts. From first impressions to daily workflows, Scott debates whether it’s good enough to pull him out of the Apple ecosystem for good. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:31 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 02:55 …

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A New Economy Will Deliver Better Technology w/ Aaron Benanav 1:00:35

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Paris Marx is joined by Aaron Benanav to discuss his vision for a multi-criterial economy and how it would alter the type of technology our society creates. It’s a plan to center human experience through democratic discourse while driving true social and technological innovation. Aaron Benanav is an Assistant Professor at Cornell University and the…

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936: Realtime LED Wall With React + Websockets (I Let Strangers Control It) 47:12

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Scott, Wes, and CJ dive into Wes’s Hackweek project: a real-time, web-controlled LED grid. They break down the hardware build, custom 3D-printed diffuser, ESP32 microcontroller, and Cloudflare durable objects powering live pixel art, GitHub activity displays, and interactive web drawings. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:03 Wes’ Hackweek proj…

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Credibly Challenged Podcast - Interview with Paul Noring, Managing Director at BRG 32:31

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Matt Bisanz interviews Paul Noring, the head of BRG’s Financial Institution Advisory practice. Together, Matt and Paul take a deep dive into the challenges of continuously advancing bank fraud, cybersecurity best practices, and the newest trends in crypto, including stable coin. Listen here to learn more about these topics and the strategic approac…

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935: CJ Made A Sega Game In 2025 52:29

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CJ takes us behind the scenes of Hackweek to share how he built a custom Sega Genesis game from scratch, complete with assembly code, level loading, and retro hardware tricks. From SGDK to parallax faking, this episode is a deep dive into old-school game dev with a modern twist. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:44 Why a Sega game? Sega Genesi…

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Will AI Kill Your Job? w/ Brian Merchant 59:52

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Paris Marx is joined by Brian Merchant to discuss whether the AI bubble is about to burst and how bosses are deploying AI tools to kill jobs and degrade work. Brian Merchant is the author of Blood in the Machine and writes a newsletter of the same name. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with …

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934: We Built a Real-Time, Local-Data, Competitive Coding Game 37:07

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Scott, Wes, and CJ dive into SynHax, Scott’s Hackweek project for code battles. They discuss live coding duels, referee controls, and the surprisingly simple tech stack that delivers instant updates and audience engagement. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:50 Brought to you by Sentry.io 02:30 What is SynHax? This Button Broke Our Brains (CSS …

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933: Hackweek Overview - What Is It, What Did We Build 32:05

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It’s Hackweek at Syntax! Scott, Wes, and CJ break down what Hackweek is all about - how they picked their projects, what came out of them, and why it’s the best excuse to experiment, build, and have fun before the deep-dive episodes roll in. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:04 What is Hackweek? 01:05 Hackweek projects spark motivation. 04:05 …

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How China’s Renewable Push Upends Geopolitics w/ Kate Mackenzie & Tim Sahay 1:01:19

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Paris Marx is joined by Kate Mackenzie and Tim Sahay to discuss the geopolitics behind China’s investments in green tech and electrification, and how it presents the prospect of a new development model based on renewables instead of fossil fuels. Kate Mackenzie is an adjunct fellow at Macquarie University. Tim Sahay is co-director of the Net Zero I…

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932: Vibe Coding’s Huge Problem 22:57

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Wes and Scott talk about the dangers of vibe coding when it comes to authentication and access control. They share real-world examples of security fails, discuss how to avoid client-side-only checks, and offer practical tips for protecting sensitive user data in your apps. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! We build the world’s most painful CAPTCH…

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931: Project Init - How to Make Good Choices When Starting a New Coding Project 30:46

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Scott and Wes dive into the fundamentals of project initialization and planning, from outlining ideas and choosing the right tools to making smart technology decisions. They also chat about leveraging AI and collaboration to shape better projects before rolling up your sleeves and getting to work. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 02:12 Brought t…

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Why Countries Must Fight For Digital Sovereignty w/ Cecilia Rikap 59:38

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Paris Marx is joined by Cecilia Rikap to discuss how countries’ dependence on US tech companies is harming them and why they need to get serious about digital sovereignty. Cecilia Rikap is Associate Professor in Economics at University College London and Head of Research at the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose. Tech Won’t Save Us offers …

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930: Text Editor Keybindings, WASM Replacing Docker, LLM apathy and hosting mini apps 55:37

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In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about VS Code vs Cursor, navigating promotions and job titles, database fundamentals, avoiding decision paralysis, how AI is shaping frameworks, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:56 Brought to you by Sentry.io 06:24 Moving from VS Code to Cursor without losing you…

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929: Cloudflare Blocks AI Crawlers × Debugging Local Data × Raising Kids with Healthy Digital Habits and More 53:58

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Scott and Wes tackle listener questions on everything from local-first databases and AI-built CRMs to protecting APIs and raising kids with healthy digital habits. They also weigh in on Cloudflare’s AI crawler ban, portfolio critiques, and more hot takes from the dev world. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:49 Dreaming about web components. 02…

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Will the Pope Be An Ally Against AI? w/ Paolo Benanti 56:22

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Paris Marx is joined by Paolo Benanti to discuss what Pope Leo XIV’s statements on AI, the publications under Pope Francis, and the ethics of AI from a theological perspective. Paolo Benanti is an author, academic, and priest. He teaches at the Pontifical Gregorian University and was an advisor to Pope Francis on artificial intelligence and technol…

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928: State of Devs 2025 Results 51:40

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Wes and Scott talk about the 2025 State of Devs survey, diving into trends in salaries, job titles, remote work, health, hobbies, and more. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:44 Brought to you by Sentry.io 02:08 Years of experience vs yearly income 11:48 Layoffs 18:07 Job title 19:55 Remote work 24:40 Job happiness 25:40 Work hours 26:24 Workpl…

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927: AI Browsers, 100X Build Speed, Massive Svelte Update - Web Dev News 51:07

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Scott and Wes break down the latest in web dev news, from Amazon’s AI-powered VS Code fork and Node’s native TypeScript support, to Vite overtaking Webpack and Svelte’s newest async and remote features. They also cover big moves in developer tools, fresh browser experiments, and what these shifts mean for the future of coding. Show Notes 00:00 Welc…

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Credibly Challenged Podcast - Interview with Omer Khan, Managing Director at J.S. Held 31:30

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Matt Bisanz interviews Omer Khan, a Managing Director at J.S. Held. They discuss how a technologist approaches anti-money laundering compliance and what financial institutions can do to effectively leverage cutting edge technologies.

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What Google Zero Means for Journalism w/ Matt Pearce 1:01:21

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Paris Marx is joined by Matt Pearce to discuss how Google’s use of generative AI is sending far less traffic to all manner of websites, but especially news publications, and what that might mean for the future of journalism. Matt Pearce is Director of Policy at Rebuild Local News and a former reporter at the Los Angeles Times. Tech Won’t Save Us of…

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926: RSS Is NOT Dead 29:47

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Scott and CJ explore why RSS still matters and how it’s more underused than outdated. They discuss how to self-host RSS readers, escape the noise of the modern web, and reclaim a cleaner, ad-free reading experience across devices. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:09 Brought to you by Sentry.io 02:41 What is RSS and how does it work? RSS Atom …

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925: Scott & CJ’s Fave Productivity Apps & Web Apps 51:42

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Scott and CJ go full productivity nerd, swapping notes on their favorite web apps for writing, coding, planning, and more. From terminals to to-do lists to dumb phones, it’s a deep dive into the tools powering their workflows. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:35 Brought to you by Sentry.io. 01:56 Text to speech or speech to text. 02:20 Superw…

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TypeScript 5.9 is here, GLM 4.5 is EPIC for Programming, Node.js 22.18 LTS, and more EP46 JavaScript News 3:00

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Today, we'll be talking about TypeScript 5.9, GLM 4.5 and it's coding capabilities, and the Node.js 22.18 LTS release, along with some amazing developer tools! Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…

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Trump’s Crypto Profiteering Is Worse Than You Think w/ Jacob Silverman 1:00:12

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Paris Marx is joined by Jacob Silverman to discuss Sequoia partner Shaun Maguire’s Islamophobic attack on Zohran Mamdani, what it tells us about the state of tech’s politics, and how Donald Trump is enriching himself through crypto scams. Jacob Silverman is a journalist and the author of the forthcoming book Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicaliz…

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924: Sync Engines and Local Data 46:11

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Wes and Scott talk about local-first sync engines—why they matter, what makes apps feel fast, and which platforms stand out. From LiveStore to Convex to Instant DB, they break down the pros and cons of each and debate what the “next React” might look like in a local-first future. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:52 Intro to local data: what m…

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923: Getting the Most Out of AI Coding 26:56

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Scott and Wes share their top strategies for getting high-quality results from AI coding tools like Cursor, Claude, ChatGPT, and Windsurf. From better prompting to building reusable rule sets, they cover practical tips for making AI your most productive coding partner. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! Wes' Tweet 02:56 How to get the best results…

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GitHub Spark builds apps in 20 MINUTES, Qwen3-Coder is INSANE, EPIC JavaScript utility library, and more EP45 JavaScript News 2:48

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Today, we'll be talking about GitHub Spark, that lets you build apps in just 20 minutes, Qwen3-Coder's insane coding capabilities, and a new JavaScript utility library. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…

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Decomputing For a Better Future w/ Dan McQuillan 58:22

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Paris Marx is joined by Dan McQuillan to discuss the global push by governments to rapidly adopt AI at all costs and how citizens can critically rethink our dependence on these technologies while imagining a collective future that benefits everyone. Dan McQuillan is a lecturer at Goldsmiths College, University of London and the author of Resisting …

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922: Pre-commit Hooks, requestAnimationFrame, Code Reviews, and More 58:47

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In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about code reviews, migrating legacy apps, CSS attr() use cases, pre-commit hooks, the future of creative web development, whether front-end devs need to be full-stack, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:43 When is the appropriate time to use requestAnimationFrame?…

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921: AI Coding Roadmap for Newbies (And Skeptics) 48:58

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Scott and Wes break down how to code with and for AI; perfect for skeptics, beginners, and curious devs. They cover everything from Ghost Text and CLI agents to building your own AI-powered apps with embeddings, function calling, and multi-model workflows. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 03:56 How to interface with AI. 04:07 IDE Ghost Text. 05:…

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Kimi K2 is the BEST coding agent, Next.js 16 sneak peek, Nuxt 4.0 is here, and more EP44 JavaScript News  2:37

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Today, we'll be talking about Kimi K2 and how it might be the best AI agent for coders and web developers, Next.js 15.4 which also came with a Next.js 16 sneak peek, Nuxt 4.0, and more. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…

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Are Die-Hard Fandoms Unintentionally Toxic? 23:41

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I recorded this as I was thinking about my doubts of being a true fan to a team. I was lead down the thought of some experiences I have had going to Seahawks games and other stories I have heard of fans. I hope you enjoy this episode. As always, going forward now on, I do casually swear. It is a habit of mine. You have been warned. Thumbnail was cr…

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Microsoft is Gutting the Video Game Industry w/ Nathan Grayson 55:09

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Paris Marx is joined by Nathan Grayson to discuss the latest round of Microsoft layoffs and how the company’s ambition to remake the video game industry around its streaming service has had significant consequences. Nathan Grayson is a co-founder of Aftermath and author of Stream Big: The Triumphs and Turmoils of Twitch and the Stars Behind the Scr…

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920: How to Build MCP Servers 37:49

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Wes and Scott talk about how developers can expose powerful tools to AI using the Model Context Protocol. They discuss tool calling, remote MCP specs, authentication, and real-world use cases that make AI more capable through smarter integrations. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 01:36 What is MCP? 07:23 MCP tools 11:33 MCP resources 13:43 Savin…

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919: Better Auth with Better Auth 26:58

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Scott and Wes recap the current state of web authentication and explore how Better Auth simplifies the whole process. With built-in plugins, modern features, and no need to hand-roll your own solution, Better Auth makes secure login a breeze for developers. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:59 Scott’s history with authentication. 02:05 Brought…

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Grok 4's coding powers, TypeScript 5.9 Beta, the BEST Postgres provider, Vercel acquires NuxtLabs, and more EP43 JavaScript News 3:57

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Today, we'll be looking at Grok 4's early-stage coding capabilities, possibly the best Postgres provider, the TypeScript 5.9 Beta release and more. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…

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How the US Weaponizes Tech in the Middle East w/ Laleh Khalili 53:32

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Paris Marx is joined by Laleh Khalili to discuss how the United States uses its control of key technologies to shift global power dynamics, and how that specifically plays out in the Middle East. Laleh Khalili is Professor of Gulf Studies at the University of Exeter and author of the forthcoming book Extractive Capitalism. Tech Won’t Save Us offers…

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918: Extreme Native Perf on the Web with Superhuman 48:54

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Wes and Scott talk with Loïc Houssier about how Superhuman builds lightning-fast, delightfully-designed email software. They dig into engineering philosophy, offline-first architecture, local databases, AI-powered productivity, and what it takes to create tools that people love. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 03:05 Inside Superhuman and Loïc’s…

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917: AI Tools You Should Know 37:48

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Scott and Wes round up the hottest AI tools you should have on your radar; from text-to-speech wizards to self-hosted image generators. They break down what they’re using, what’s worth paying for, and which tools are changing their workflows. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:49 Getting too cozy with your tools. 01:34 Brought to you by Sentry.…

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Deno 2.4 brings back deno bundle, GitHub Copilot Chat is now open source, Minecraft built in 100% CSS, and more EP42 JavaScript News 3:59

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Today, we'll be talking about the new Deno 2.4 update, GitHub Copilot Chat now being open source, and Minecraft, built in 100% CSS! Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!By Jam.dev

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The Geopolitical Fight Over Huawei w/ Yangyang Cheng 54:05

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Paris Marx is joined by Yangyang Cheng to discuss how Huawei became one of the most powerful companies in China and how current geopolitical narratives distract from the issues at the heart of surveillance capitalism in the US and China. Yangyang Cheng is a Research Scholar in Law and Fellow at Yale Law School’s Paul Tsai China Center. Tech Won’t S…

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916: I got fired, what should I focus on? 58:24

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In this potluck episode of Syntax, Wes and Scott answer your questions about maintaining popular open-source projects, where to start after a layoff, impostor syndrome, Scott’s recording setup, whether a computer science degree is still worth it in the age of AI, and more! Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! 00:44 Brought to you bySentry.io 04:16 H…

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9 new JavaScript Features from TC39, Angular's official AI prompting guide, Vite 7, and more EP41 JavaScript News 3:29

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Today, we'll be covering the new JavaScript features being moved through their respective stages from TC39, Angular's AI prompting guide for LLMs, Vite 7's newest features, and more. Visit ThisWeekinJavaScript.com to subscribe to our Newsletter. Make sure you subscribe to the podcast for weekly updates and share this podcast with your friends!…

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915: $200mo Background Agents, CLI Tooling and “Max Mode” 33:37

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AI coding agents are getting wild. Scott and Wes break down the latest tools that run in the background, write code across multiple steps, and charge you $200 a month to do it. From CLI-based primitives to full-on copilots, this episode covers the next wave of dev tools and what it takes to use them effectively. Show Notes 00:00 Welcome to Syntax! …

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Getting Back Into The Game 16:42

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My first real episode in a long time. I am in the middle of rebranding, but I wanted to talk about some sports in general and future episodes will be a bit more focused. Please give me a follow or subscribe. PFT Article by Mike Florio: https://www.nbcsports.com/nfl/profootballtalk/rumor-mill/news/chris-long-speaks-out-on-nflpa-hiding-the-collusion-…

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Chatbots Are Repeating Social Media’s Harms w/ Nitasha Tiku 53:48

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Paris Marx is joined by Nitasha Tiku to discuss how AI companies are preying on users to drive engagement and how that’s repeating many of the problems we’re belatedly trying to address with social media companies at an accelerated pace. Nitasha Tiku is a technology reporter at the Washington Post. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective o…