Episodes: 52
Frequency: Weekly
Rating: 4.6/5.0
Estimated listeners: 10,000 - 100,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 974.0k subscribers
Instagram: 2.0M followers
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Charlie Warzel - Journalist and writer covering technology, internet culture, and the ways digital platforms shape public life.
Lina Khan - AI Regulation, Technology Policy, Money In Politics, And Regulatory Responsibility.
Teddy Brown - Ai-assisted Writing, Journalism, Communication, And The Effects Of Automation On Writers.
Elizabeth Spiers - Ai-assisted Writing, Journalism, Communication, And The Effects Of Automation On Writers.
Jon Ronson - Masculinity, Online Disinhibition, Purpose, And Men’s Social Behavior.
Julie Beck - Phone Use, Algorithm Fatigue, Nostalgia For Pre-internet Life, And Changing Relationships With Technology.
Is It Time To Rebuild the Internet?
October 30, 2026
AI-hacking swarms are poking holes across the internet at such a rate that some cybersecurity professionals have dubbed this month “Black October.” The AI-cybersecurity professional Alex Stamos argues that it’s time to be proactive rather than reactive, and that might mean rewriting the code for the internet in newer programming languages that could make all of our online systems and personal information safer. He joins “Galaxy Brain” host Charlie Warzel to explain why that’s not as big of a ...
The Armageddon Economy
October 23, 2026
It can feel like an existential moment right now, one where many tech leaders are both warning against and accelerating the destructive forces of AI. But Naomi Klein and Astra Taylor argue that this could also be a turning point toward building something better. The authors of “End Times Fascism” talk to “Galaxy Brain” host Charlie Warzel about runaway wealth, the politics of AI, and how to prepare if the tech-bloated market crashes. - - - Get more from your favorite Atlantic voices when yo...
What ‘Grand Theft Auto’ Tells Us About America
October 16, 2026
It’s not just stealing cars and running from cops anymore. In the newest “Grand Theft Auto” installment—13 years and an estimated billions of dollars in the making—people in a fictionalized version of Florida can exercise, drink smoothies, pet their dog, go to the club, and so much more. The main characters are in a relationship and players will have to tend to that too. “Galaxy Brain” host Charlie Warzel talks to the gaming journalist Chris Plante about why the details of this game matter, t...
Marketplace Tech · Medium booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners
Decoder with Nilay Patel · High booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners
Pirate Wires · High booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
Your Undivided Attention · High booking difficulty · 10,000 - 100,000 listeners
Panic World · Medium booking difficulty · 1,000 - 10,000 listeners
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Podseeker estimates Galaxy Brain reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Galaxy Brain typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Established journalists, authors, policymakers, researchers, and experts with recognized authority on technology, artificial intelligence, internet culture, media, or public life. Common among recent guests: Published books; Original journalism or research; Senior editorial or public-policy leadership. Recent guests include Lina Khan, Teddy Brown, and Elizabeth Spiers.
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