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Sydney Writers' Festival

Sydney Writers' Festival

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Australia's largest celebration of literature, stories and ideas. Bringing together the world's best authors, leading public intellectuals, scientists, journalists and more. Subscribe to our channel for new releases.
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Writer Unleashed

Nanci Panuccio

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Writer Unleashed is a weekly podcast for fiction and memoir writers. It's a deep dive into story techniques, writing craft, and the mindsets that help you write with unstoppable momentum and create stories readers can't put down.
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Rendezvous With A Writer Podcast

Bobbi Jean Bell & Jim Bell

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Hosts OutWest Shop’s Bobbi Jean Bell and Jim Bell chat LIVE with creators of the written word including authors, songwriters, and poets. Unscripted. Entertaining. Informative. Tune in to enjoy live conversation with their guests about their latest project and their creative process. Supporters of the wordsmith are included too like literary agents, publicists, publishers and more. To inquire about appearing on the broadcast: [email protected]
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So You Want to be a Writer

Australian Writers' Centre

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Everything you’ve always wanted to know about succeeding in the world of writing and publishing. Learn practical writing techniques, go behind-the-scenes and discover how real-life authors got their big break. Uncover the creative processes of writers who have made it. Your host is Valerie Khoo – author, journalist, creative and CEO of the Australian Writers’ Centre.
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Writer Syndrome

Russ Capasso and Tim Letteney

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Writer Syndrome is a podcast about writing – from start to finish. Russ and Tim chat about writing and their process as they work towards publishing their first books. Learn with them in this unscripted podcast navigating the absolute sh**show that is writing.
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Ink in Your Veins

Rachael Herron

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How writers actually write! You might need to be a writer, but you don't need to struggle so hard. With internationally bestselling author Rachael Herron, learn how to embrace ease, reject perfectionism, and finally create your perfect writing process. (Formerly known as How Do You Write) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Welcome to Write Club, the ultimate podcast for anyone passionate about the written word. Brought to you by Writers Online, in each episode we'll give you an insight into the world of writing, creativity, and publishing. Join us as we sit down with celebrated authors, literary agents, industry mentors, and creative professionals to uncover their stories, insights, and advice. Write Club delivers everything you need to spark your creativity and sharpen your skills. Every great writer knows: t ...
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Happier with Gretchen Rubin

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

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Gretchen Rubin is HAPPIER, and she wants you to be happier too. The #1 bestselling author of The Happiness Project and Better Than Before gets more personal than ever as she brings her practical, manageable advice about happiness and good habits to this lively, thought-provoking podcast. Gretchen’s cohost and guinea pig is her younger sister, Elizabeth Craft, a TV writer and producer living in Los Angeles, who (lovingly) refers to Gretchen as her happiness bully. Sales and Distribution by Le ...
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On the Pencils&Lipstick podcast Kat talks to authors, editors and other professionals in the writing and publishing field to learn more about the craft of writing. If you're a writer or just love listening to author interviews about writing, Pencils&Lipstick is about to be your newest favorite podcast.
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The Economics Show

Financial Times

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The Economics Show with Soumaya Keynes is a new weekly podcast from the Financial Times packed full of smart, digestible analysis and incisive conversation. Soumaya Keynes digs deep into the hottest topics in economics along with a cast of FT colleagues and special guests. Come for the big ideas, stay for the nerdery. Soumaya Keynes is an economics columnist for the Financial Times. Prior to joining the FT she worked at The Economist for eight years as a staff writer, where as well as coveri ...
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The Inner Cities Podcast

Tochi Onyebuchi & A. Zell Williams

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Award-winning author and lawyer, Tochi Onyebuchi, and award-winning play/TV writer, A. Zell Williams, discuss the news, politics, and culture from the perspective of 2 black men to need to laugh to keep from screaming.
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If you love books and all things writing, or maybe just want to hear a different point of view on favourite stories, this podcast's for you! Join your host Kass - a writer and total book nerd - as she dives into stories from a writer's point of view. From highlighting cool writing styles or tricks and juicy hot takes to the pure love of reading and creating, it's all about celebrating the magic of good storytelling.
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Join Honey & Jonathan Ross for a weekly debrief on all things film, where the father and daughter duo dive into everything from new cinema releases to binge-worthy TV series and movies. Honey, a writer and producer, and Jonathan, one of the biggest broadcasters in British history, come together to share their love of the big screen, peek behind the scenes and unpick everything in between. Expect a deep-dive into the world of film from two cinephiles saying it how it is - this is Reel Talk. N ...
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Have you ever wondered where a writer gets their inspiration from? The Fool Writes Again is a podcast for avid readers and aspiring writers told from the perspective of a writer. Follow Jinks the Writer as he explores his everyday life and travels looking for inspiration. In each episode Jinks will dive deeper into his mindset as he recounts real life stories, provides scenarios, explains his thought process, and even provides writing prompts to the listeners. Furthermore, Jinks will discuss ...
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Welcome to StoryADay Presents: I, WRITER – A Writing Podcast about building a fulfilling writing life. Hosted by author and StoryADay founder Julie Duffy, this show helps writers of all kinds—novelists, short-story authors, poets, or anyone building a creative habit—turn writing into a sustainable, joyful practice. Each episode blends practical writing tips with mindset reframes drawn from the I, WRITER Framework (Imagine, Write, Refine, Improve, Triumph, Engage, Repeat), to help you avoid o ...
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Writer's Routine

Dan Simpson

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How do the best writers get to work? In every episode, we'll chat to an author about what they do through a day. Where do they work? What time do they start? How do they plan their time and maximise their creativity, in order to plot and publish a bestseller? Some are frantic night-owls, others roll out of bed into their desks, and a few lock themselves away in the woods - but none have a regular 9 to 5, and we'll find out how they've managed it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo ...
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In this new podcast, writer Dan Flores presents a big picture history of an American West you've never encountered. With the West's deep time, its grand natural world, and its wild animals as their focus, these episodes tell a fresh story of America's most fascinating region.
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A podcast celebrating the golden age of pop culture. For the kids who counted down every song on American Top 40, clipped a Monkees record from a box of Alpha-Bits or begged their parents for a Han Solo action figure or Six Million Dollar Man lunchbox. Join Emmy-winning writer Frank Santopadre and a panel of equally obsessed celebs, superfans, cultural experts and industry insiders as they gush and geek out over the TV, films, toys and trends of the 1960s, 70s, 80s...and beyond.
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Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers of All Genres

CJ and Shelley Hitz: Writing Mentor, Author Coach, Christian Writers

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Welcome to Kingdom Writers where CJ and Shelley Hitz help you take a step of faith to finally finish your book. This podcast is filled with spiritual encouragement as well as prayers to help you overcome the resistance you face as a writer. Your story matters! We believe that you have a specific role to play in the kingdom of heaven to impact lives for eternity. And because of this, we will pour out our lives encouraging writers like you to not only tell your stories but to take the courageo ...
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The Failing Writers Podcast

The Failing Writers Podcast

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Join these success-starved wordwranglers as they stumble towards their shared ambition: to become proper writers! Learning from guests like bestselling authors and BAFTA-winning writers. Setting themselves writing tasks and trying to improve their craft. Discussing how to get past all the things that stop us writing. And hopefully taking you on a journey with them to become successful writers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Uncanny Japan

SpectreVision Radio

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Uncanny Japan is a podcast about all the more obscure corners of old Japan, from strange superstitions, cultural curiosities, to creepy creatures. Here you can discover all the lesser known gems that author Thersa Matsuura digs up while doing research for her writing. Every episode is uniquely soothing, brought to life by immersive sound design or relaxing binaural soundscapes (ocean waves, autumn crickets, rice field frogs) all recorded right here in Japan. Thersa Matsuura is a writer, folk ...
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At LightMinded Arts, we discuss the art of being a self-published writer, and an independent filmmaker. Creating art, especially in a time where barriers to entry are low, and with AI, anyone can create content that makes it harder for us all to get noticed, it's important to see how other artists are making it work in their lives. If you want to be a writer or filmmaker, you'll want to follow us here, as we learn from experience, what works and what doesn't in this rapidly changing world.
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Perspectives and reflections on the writing and publishing life. Mark Leslie Lefebvre, a writer, bookseller, digital publishing advocate, professional speaker, and publishing consultant explores inclusive and collaborative opportunities for writers and book publishing professionals via interviews, discussions, and reflections about the industry. (Mark's personal website is www.markleslie.ca)
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The Al Franken Podcast

The Al Franken Podcast

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A five-time Emmy winning SNL comedy writer/producer, joins a four-time #1 NYT bestselling author, a three-time highest-rated national progressive radio host, a two-time Grammy winning artist, and a former US Senator. So, it gets a little crowded in the booth when Al talks public policy and sometimes political comedy with notable guests. Think “The Daily” without the resources of the NYTimes.
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Brave Writer

Julie Bogart and Melissa Wiley

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The Brave Writer podcast is a big juicy conversation about how to bring learning to life for your kids! Julie Bogart and guests talk about how parents and children are partners in the learning adventure, especially when approaching the daunting task of writing. Brave Writer appeals to homeschoolers, educators, and parents who want more out of "school" than merely passing tests. Visit us at http://bravewriter.com and follow along at the blog for show notes: http://blog.bravewriter.com
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A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers each make a story with a limited wordcount in a limited time. Each writer has just an audio prompt and five minutes to make a first draft. Then a fellow writer will give them the edits and suggestions they need to reach those final one hundred words. Created by Tom McNally for Red Button Audio
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A better kind of antiracism. Brought to you by Marie Beecham — a writer and speaker who shares her practical knowledge, applicable insights, and fresh perspective on race. For access to exclusive new episodes every week, beome a member today.
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Shadow World

BBC Radio 4

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In Shadow World: Anatomy of a Cancellation, the BBC's Culture Editor Katie Razzall revisits a story that rocked the UK's publishing industry in 2021. It led to what some saw as the unjustified cancellation of a prize-winning writer and teacher - but to others, was a long overdue reckoning for the world of publishing. It grew into a culture war about race, class, and who has the right to say what. Gripping stories from the Shadows - BBC investigations from across the UK.
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Emerging Form

Christie Aschwanden

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Emerging Form is a podcast about the creative process in which a journalist (Christie Aschwanden) and a poet (Rosemerry Wahtola Trommer) discuss creative conundrums over wine. Each episode concludes with a game of two questions in which a guest joins in to help answer questions about the week's topic. Season one guests include poets, novelists, journalists, a song writer, a circus performer, a sketch artist and a winemaker. emergingform.substack.com
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The Poetry Bath is a place where poetry lovers can immerse themselves in words and word play. In each episode Siân meets a writer to listen to their work and explore the joys and challenges of the writing life.
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Philosophy Bites

Edmonds and Warburton

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David Edmonds (Uehiro Centre, Oxford University) and Nigel Warburton (freelance philosopher/writer) interview top philosophers on a wide range of topics. Two books based on the series have been published by Oxford University Press. We are currently self-funding - donations very welcome via our website http://www.philosophybites.com
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Drafting the Past

Kate Carpenter

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Drafting the Past is a podcast devoted to the craft of writing history. Each episode features an interview with a historian about the joys and challenges of their work as a writer.
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NuckolBall

Mike Nuckols

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I’m a writer in New Jersey. I started writing about baseball, but it’s turned into this whole crazy thing where I basically write whatever I feel like. Major characters include my older son, Jack, who is a huge baseball fan. My younger son, Alex, who is not. And my wife, Shani, who sort of watches me and shakes her head.
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A weekly one-hour conversation with guest experts and callers about travel, cultures, people, and the things we find around the world that give life its extra sparkle. Rick Steves is America's leading authority on travel to Europe and beyond. Host and writer of over a hundred public television travel shows and author of 30 best-selling guidebooks, Rick now brings his passion for exploring and understanding our world to public radio. Related travel information and message boards on www.rickst ...
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Writer Craft Podcast

Valerie Ihsan

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Welcome to the Writer Craft Podcast, a show about creativity and craft. On the Writer Craft Podcast, we help authors stay motivated and inspired, finish their books, and show them how to analyze and diagnose areas of challenge in their manuscripts once it's written.
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Listen to Confessions of a Debut Novelist, hosted by author Chloe Timms, to hear from new and up-and-coming writers about their debut novel. We talk writing journeys, tips and advice and what it's like to be new to the world of publishing. Each episode features a writer about to have their debut novel published, covering adult, YA and children's in a range of genres. We'll hear about rejections and setbacks, how writers signed with their agent and whether their book deal was with an indie pu ...
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Are YOU ready to unlock your potential in 2026? Join us for a special ‘manifestation’ episode of the podcast, as Valerie is joined by Matt Cooke, author of Beyond Wanting: The Art of True Manifestation. Matt shares his personal story into manifestation – from skeptic to believer AND how he manifested his book deal – and some key ideas you can use i…
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Feeling overwhelmed by everything it takes to self-publish your book? From ISBNs and editing to printing and launching—most Christian writers get buried in the to-do list before they ever hit publish. But it doesn't have to be that way. In this episode, Shelley Hitz shares the Kingdom Writer's Path—a simple, Spirit-led 5-step self-publishing roadma…
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In this conversation, Jinks shares a thrilling and bizarre experience of tarantula fishing guided by an unconventional leader. The unexpected methods used to capture the tarantula, including the use of a machete, led to a mix of confusion and excitement among the group. The adventure highlights the unpredictability of nature and the importance of b…
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In the light of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers of America organization's statement on AI and eligibility for the Nebula Awards, I recorded this bonus episode of the podcast to give you my perspective on where we are and where we're headed, regarding AI and the creative arts and, well, civilization as a whole. For more like this, subscribe …
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THE FINAL SANDHILL ISLAND STORY PITS SISTER AGAINST BROTHER IN A LIFE-OR-DEATH S T R U G G L E PEGGY CHAMBERS chats with hosts Jim and Bobbi Bell We eagerly awaited this final Sandhill Island story, SMUGGLERS OF SANDHILL ISLAND, and it was worth the wait! Longtime friend and returning author, PEGGY CHAMBERS, has done it again! Faithful readers of t…
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Mark interviews Jarrett Mazza about his action/thriller novels and his mercenary-style approach to writing. Prior to the interview, Mark shares comments from recent episodes, a personal update and a word about this episode's sponsor. This episode is sponsored by an affiliate link to Manuscript Report. Use code MARK10 at checkout and save 10% off yo…
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EPISODE SHOW NOTES Since we are almost at the end of the year AND close to our 300th episode, we thought we do a silly-ish episode taking a look at some of the haters and crappy people you might meet when you become a writer. As always, thanks for listening. Please let us know your thoughts in the comments below, give the podcast a follow, and shar…
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Over a masterful career spanning 10 novels, a memoir and various children’s books, Maggie O’Farrell has established herself as a modern literary monument. Her two latest novels, Hamnet, inspired by Shakespeare’s family, and The Marriage Portrait, set in 16th-century Italian court, represent a turn into historical fiction. The former won the UK’s Wo…
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“Bologna was unique in championing the professions of women. The home of Europe’s oldest university, which has supported female students since the thirteenth century, the city considered women artists integral to its development” - Katy Hessel, The Story of Art Without Men Welcome to Episode #128: Bologna is one of those places that has that quinte…
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In this episode, we’re diving into the one book that humbled me, haunted me, and ultimately became my first (and only!) DNF: IT by Stephen King. Grab a coffee, tea, or hot cocoa and settle in as I unpack: • Why I thought reading a thousand-page clown horror novel was a good idea • How Stephen King’s writing style both impressed me and personally at…
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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about a 70-year-old debut novelist, new names on fiction bestseller lists, and why certain contract clauses are scary. Then, stick around for a chat with Mark Gottlieb! Mark Owen Gottlieb is an executive vice pr…
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With his characteristic skill, and with a powerful metaphor, Warren Buffett makes the point that even talented people won’t succeed if they’re working in very unfavorable conditions. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products…
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Vanessa is confronting EVERYBODY! Also, Lauren's sister is going through it with her husband. We have a lot to discuss here! We're covering episodes 56-57 of Klimt's Kisses by LimeS! SUPPORT THE CREATOR:patreon.com/limeseahorse https://www.instagram.com/limeseahorseMY PATREON:https://www.patreon.com/girlwonderConnect with Girl Wonder: My YouTube Ch…
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TWiV explains studies which reveal that Inhibition of CXCL10 and IFN-γ mitgates myocarditis associated with SARS-CoV-2 mRNA vaccination, and identification of a bacteriophage T7 protein that antagonizes the DNA restriction system of the host by mimicking B form DNA. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello and Jolene Ramsey Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, …
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In this Best Of episode, we revisit our 2020 conversation with Jimmy Kimmel! We go through his long career, beginning with his start in radio and his transition to television. We discuss the birth of Jimmy’s late night show back in 2003 and how, in his own words, the show was "genuinely terrible.” With time, Jimmy figured it out and established a t…
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We talk about a whimsical way to take better photographs, a useful question for making a hard decision, and the joy of field trips. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's website to learn more about Gretchen's best-selling books, products from The Happiness Project Collection, and the Hap…
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Calling out “Happy Christmas to all and to all a good-night, Dr. Griffin and Vincent Racaniello discuss high path influenza in dairy herds in Wisconsin and Marburg virus in Ethiopia before Dr. Griffin then deep dives into recent statistics on the measles epidemic, RSV, influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections, the Wasterwater Scan dashboard, Johns Hopki…
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Celebrate Norwegian roots in America as we mark the 200th anniversary of a major wave of immigration to the US from the Scandinavian nation. Then join an expert of the offbeat as he delves into some of the more curious places and things held dear by people around the world. And listen in as callers share their favorite travel memories of the year b…
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Ray Hartjen, has recently published his debut novel, Outflanked. He's also got a small handful of non-fiction books, but that's not all. He comes from a diverse background and even adds creating orriginal music to his repetour of skills. Having been diagnosed with cancer, he has learned the power of siezing the day to follow your dreams. Check out …
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In this solo episode Mark shares a couple of recent messages to readers in the hopes that it inspired other authors with ideas of the types of things that their readers might find interesting. The two examples are: 1) Mark's introduction to his recent collection of stupid dad jokes (and how that can tie to the use of making the local community the …
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It’s the sixth annual epiphany episode! Join Rosemerry and Christie as we look back on the highs and lows of their own creative practices in 2025, and reflect on the intentions we set a year ago. Did Christie “Create the Space?” How did Rosemerry explore “Spaciousness?” What did we learn about failure? About collaboration? Join us for laughter and …
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EPISODE SHOW NOTES Happy 300 episodes! This means you've been listening to us talk every week for 300 weeks straight. Crazy, huh? This week, we thought it'd be fun (and horrifying) to listen back to some old episodes and see how far we've come as podcasters and writers. Thanks for listening for so long! In this episode, we listen to: Clips from epi…
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A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this second special holiday episode, the regular writers send in their holiday-themed stories before crumbling into jolly dust. The stories are: 'Auld Lang Syne,' by Amelia Armande, 'Advent-ture,' by Joshua Crisp, 'Th…
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Have you ever wished you could grow as a writer—not just help your kids write, but find your own voice on the page? In this episode, we explore practical, gentle ways to build an adult writing life from scratch. We talk about tiny daily practices, “write or do nothing” sessions, using poems and memories as prompts, and reading as the best antidote …
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After four years and over 200 episodes, Confessions is coming to an end! I want to thank all the debut novelists for coming on and being so honest and frank about their experiences and sharing such inspirational wisdom about their writing process. And a massive thank you to all of you lot for listening! Please keep supporting debut authors. Hosted …
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We talk about why the realization “I could this this task better myself” can help us identify possible opportunities. We also talk about how to give a bad review in a nice way, and share imaginative accountability strategies. Resources & links related to this episode: Obituary for John Charles Craft Take the "Four Tendencies" personality quiz Forty…
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The European Commission must urgently dismantle internal trade barriers that are stifling innovation, productivity and investment across the EU. So says Christine Lagarde, president of the European Central Bank, in a conversation with the FT’s chief economics commentator, Martin Wolf, as she calls for immediate structural reforms and explains why t…
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As a bonus Christmas treat, Jonathan and Honey bring some of their favourite Christmas films to the table. They select some perennial classics, alternative Christmas movies and some non-festive numbers that also work perfectly for this time of year. Let us know what you think! You can get involved by emailing us at [email protected] Thanks for li…
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A flash-fiction podcast where a handful of writers create an original story with a limited wordcount in a limited amount of time. In this special holiday episode, the 100 Word Cycle has been used to write a longer-form piece, told from the point of view of an advert designed to sell milk products to British children in the 1960s. 'I am the Milky Ba…
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In this episode of Confessions of a Debut Novelist, I’m talking to Autumn Woods about her romance novel Nightshade. In this episode we discuss how to tackle a hate to love dynamic, how she starts with a wish list and builds the story from there, and the incredible story behind how her novel went from being rejected by agents, to a self published nu…
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As a gift to listeners, I read O. Henry’s classic "The Gift of the Magi"—a timeless reminder of what really matters most for our happiness during the holidays. Resources & links related to this episode: "The Gift of the Magi" by O. Henry (Amazon, Bookshop) I read "A Christmas Carol" by Charles Dickens (Amazon, Bookshop) I read "The Snow Queen" by H…
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The "Amazing Colossal Podcast" holiday tradition marches on as Frank is joined by old friend Mario Cantone and comedian-actress Susie Essman to talk about the best (and worst) Christmas movies on TCM, the secret life of Frosty the Snowman, the musical genius of Irving Berlin and Leslie Bricusse, the existential crisis of "It's a Wonderful Life" and…
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With a career spanning fiction, mentoring, and education, Ian brings a wealth of experience to the table. As a Fellow of the Royal Literary Fund at the University of East London and a regular columnist for Writing Magazine, he’s dedicated to helping writers at all levels improve their craft. Join us as Ian shares his journey to becoming a writer, f…
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I have a soft spot for historians who follow their curiosity through a range of subjects that might, at first glance, seem unrelated. So I was especially delighted to get to interview this episode's guest, Dr. Amy Erdman Farrell. Amy is a professor and endowed chair of American Studies and Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies at Dickinson College.…
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Join hosts J.D. Barker, Christine Daigle, Jena Brown, and Kevin Tumlinson as they discuss the week's entertainment news, including stories about Kindle, Audible, TikTok, and Barnes & Noble. Then, stick around for a chat with Jenna Blum! Jenna Blum is the New York Times and # 1 internationally bestselling author of novels Those Who Save Us, The Stor…
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We’ve all heard of the ‘muse’ but what about the ‘mewwwws’? That’s the sound of authors' cats, and in this episode, Susannah Fullerton discusses her wonderfully titled book, Great Writers and the Cats Who Owned Them – exploring the unique relationships between famous authors and their feline companions. Susannah shares how she researched the topic,…
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When we’re quoting someone who has articulated an important idea, it’s important to make sure that we’re quoting their entire point. Winston Churchill, Stewart Brand, and apocryphally, Harry Gordon Selfridge, are frequently only partially quoted. Resources & links related to this episode: Get in touch: [email protected] Visit Gretchen's web…
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This week on Reel Talk, Honey and Jonathan watch the highly-anticipated film out on Boxing Day, Marty Supreme, Honey joins her fellow Swiftie and dives into the hyped Taylor Swift: The End of an Era docuseries, and Jonathan takes a look at the new series of Fallout. Also this week, Jonathan is booted off Honey's Find My Friends, it's time to revisi…
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V. F. Mejia has a process for writing that might change the way you show up for your writing! And she’s just funded her first Kickstarter, and Rachael can’t be more excited about this one! V. F. Mejia is a sapphic fantasy author dedicated to writing for all the Latine sapphics out in the world. With a focus on Peruvian folklore, history, and mythol…
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How do you give your readers everything they're looking for? And your agent? You have to feed the beast don't you? (Is calling agents 'The Beast' too offensive?) It's your job as a writer to offer up precisely what your readership is looking for. Anything else and you risk losing your commercial edge. And we can't have that can we? Oh we can? Oh...…
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Vincent travels to Tegernsee, Germany for the Sixth Ringberg Symposium on Giant Viruses, where he talks with John Archibald, Susana Coelho, and Tom Delmont about their work on – you guessed it – giant viruses. Host: Vincent Racaniello Guests: John Archibald, Susana Coelho, and Tom Delmont Subscribe (free): Apple Podcasts, RSS, email Become a patron…
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Tochi and Zell wrap up the year with predictions for the next. They share the trends, hopes, and fears for what's to come in 2026. Order Tochi's latest, Racebook: A Personal History of the Internet, and check out his interview on NPR's All Things Considered. Email the show: [email protected] Tochi's Links: www.TochiOnyebuchi.com, www.tochiony…
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Throughout the 2024 election, we all heard about the dangers of Project 2025, yet somehow it’s worse than we imagined. Trump continuously said he didn't know anything about it (but he did), and nearly a year after his swearing in, we've seen a huge portion of it already implemented. We're joined by The Atlantic’s David A. Graham, author of the new …
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