Faster, Please! — The Podcast
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Metrics
Episodes: 107
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.4/5.0
Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000
Gender skew: Male
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 223.0k subscribers
Instagram: 24.0k followers
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Publicly listed emails
fasterplease@substack.com
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Host
James Pethokoukis - Economic policy writer, journalist, and senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, known for commentary on economic growth, technological innovation, and public policy.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Ryan Fedasiuk - The U.s.-china Artificial Intelligence Race, Compute Infrastructure, AI Progress, National Security, And U.s. Technology Strategy.
Andy Masley - Data Centers, Their Effects On Water, Land, And Electricity Prices, AI Adoption, Technological Disruption, And Ai-generated Art.
Azeem Azhar - The Economics Of Artificial Intelligence, Business Adoption, Return On Investment, Entrepreneurship, Jobs, And The U.s.-china Technology Race.
Shuting Pomerleau - Data-center Development, Electricity Prices, Grid Expansion, Regulation, Infrastructure Funding, And The Economic Effects Of AI Growth.
Sebastian Mallaby - The Development Of Deepmind, Artificial General Intelligence, AI Competition, Safety, Regulation, And The Economic Impact Of Artificial Intelligence.
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Episodes
The AI state of play: My interview with Ramez Naam
October 09, 2026
My guest this episode is Ramez Naam. Ramez has spent years thinking, writing, and investing around technological progress in energy and artificial intelligence. He is the founder and managing partner of Planetary VC, where he invests in emerging technologies across areas including clean energy, electrification, and AI. He is also the author of The Infinite Resource, More Than Human, and the Nexus science-fiction trilogy.Today’s conversation will focus on the pace of AI progress, the roadblock...
An update on AI’s economic impact: My interview with Scott Strand of Google’s AI & Economy program
October 01, 2026
My guest this episode is Scott Strand. Scott is Head of Strategy, Operations, and Special Projects at Google, where he founded the Google AI Economy program as well as Google ATLAS. Recently, Scott co-authored two papers, “Mapping Gemini’s Usage in the Economy” and “AI in Science: Early Insights.” Today’s conversation will discuss these two papers, diving into the role AI could play in benefiting society through everyday life, scientific progress, and long-term economic growth.In this episode...
📈 How economic growth can defeat authoritarianism: My interview with Dalibor Rohac, author of ‘Unshackled’
September 24, 2026
On this episode of Faster Please!—The Podcast, I am joined by Dalibor Rohac. Dalibor is the director of global research at GLOBSEC and a longtime senior research fellow in international relations at the University of Buckingham. Recently, he wrote the book Unshackled, which focuses on how economic power is inseparable from geopolitical strength.In our conversation, Dalibor and I discuss his new book and what growing strains within the Western alliance could mean for its economic and geopoliti...
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with Faster, Please! — The Podcast?
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What is the email for Faster, Please! — The Podcast?
The publicly listed email for Faster, Please! — The Podcast: fasterplease@substack.com.
How many listeners does Faster, Please! — The Podcast have?
Podseeker estimates Faster, Please! — The Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for Faster, Please! — The Podcast?
Faster, Please! — The Podcast typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Researchers, economists, policy analysts, technology investors, institutional fellows, and authors with demonstrated expertise in science, technology, artificial intelligence, energy, economic growth, or public policy. Common among recent guests: Published books or major research reports; Fellowships or senior roles at established research institutions; Specialized research, analysis, or policy work in technology and economics. Recent guests include Ryan Fedasiuk, Andy Masley, and Azeem Azhar.
How hard is it to get booked on Faster, Please! — The Podcast?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does Faster, Please! — The Podcast cover?
Recent episodes cover Artificial Intelligence, Technology, Economic Growth, Innovation, and Science. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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