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Plain English with Derek Thompson

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Longtime Atlantic tech, culture and political writer Derek Thompson cuts through all the noise surrounding the big questions and headlines that matter to you in his new podcast Plain English. Watch Derek and guests engage the news with clear viewpoints and memorable takeaways. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday, and if you've got a topic you want discussed, shoot us an email at plainenglish@spotify.com! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@PlainEnglishwithDerekThompson

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Recent Episodes

July 17, 2026

Why 'The Odyssey' Is the West’s Greatest Story

Derek Thompson interviews Karen Ní Mheallaigh, Chair of Classics at Johns Hopkins University, exploring how Homer's 'The Odyssey' endures as the West's foundational story.

July 14, 2026

A Philosopher’s One-Word Theory for Why the World Feels So Weird

Derek Thompson interviews philosopher Agnes Callard about her "unicontext" theory explaining why the world feels divided and exhausting through shared online experiences.

July 7, 2026

How Israel Is Transforming American Politics

Derek Thompson interviews journalist Peter Beinart about how the Israel-Gaza conflict reshapes Democratic Party politics and public discourse.

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What is Plain English with Derek Thompson?: Longtime Atlantic tech, culture and political writer Derek Thompson cuts through all the noise surrounding the big questions and headlines that matter to you in his new podcast Plain English. Watch Derek and guests engage the news with clear viewpoints and memorable takeaways. New episodes drop every Tuesday and Friday, and if you've got a topic you want discussed, shoot us an email at plainenglish@spotify.com! Subscribe to our YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/@PlainEnglishwithDerekThompson
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 9 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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