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Galaxy Brain

Charlie Warzel

Booking Overview

A weekly interview-led show focused on technology, internet culture, artificial intelligence, politics, and the effects of digital life, typically featuring journalists, authors, policymakers, and subject-matter experts. Credible candidates include respected technology or AI researchers, regulators, internet-culture analysts, authors, and journalists with original reporting; booking difficulty is high because the show is affiliated with The Atlantic and regularly features prominent public voices.

Metrics

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

Page updated: Nov 4, 2026 · How we check this data

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

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Host

Charlie Warzel - Journalist and writer covering technology, internet culture, and the ways digital platforms shape public life.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Established journalists, authors, policymakers, researchers, and experts with recognized authority on technology, artificial intelligence, internet culture, media, or public life.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Original journalism or research, Senior editorial or public-policy leadership

Recent Guest Discussions

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.

Recent Topics

Technology, Internet Culture, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Media, Technology Policy

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Galaxy Brain
:

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...

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What is the email for Galaxy Brain?

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How many listeners does Galaxy Brain have?

Podseeker estimates Galaxy Brain reaches 10,000 to 100,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Galaxy Brain?

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.

How hard is it to get booked on Galaxy Brain?

High. It mostly books established leaders in its field.

What topics does Galaxy Brain cover?

Recent episodes cover Technology, Internet Culture, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Media, and Technology Policy. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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