What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future

Lizzie OLeary
info+69612d9223ce58f14619a8f6@mg-eu.acast.com (+5 verified host & producer emails)

Booking Overview

A forward-looking tech-and-geopolitics show that connects emerging tech (AI, algorithms, AR, misinformation) to real-world consequences. For PR professionals, it’s a timely platform for credible journalists and analysts who can explain impact, incentives, and risks—especially around technology and its societal fallout.

Metrics

Episodes: 675

Frequency: Multiple_weekly

Rating: 4.4/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1k-10k

Gender skew: Neutral

Location: USA

YouTube: 272.0k subscribers

Instagram: 125.0k followers

30s Ad: 140 - 174, 60s Ad: 168 - 202

Contact Form

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Host

Lizzie OLeary - Tech and future-focused journalist and host guiding listeners through how technology is shaping the world—from AI and algorithms to augmented reality and misinformation.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

high
Typical Credentials:  
Prominent technology and business reporters/editors and knowledgeable industry correspondents (often at major outlets like WSJ, The Verge, and specialized industry publications). Alternatively, strong public communicators with deep domain expertise (tech, AI, industry economics, geopolitics).
Required Achievements:  
Editorial leadership at a major technology publication, Senior correspondent or senior reporter roles at national business/technology outlets, Authored/covered high-impact industry and technology reporting, Recognized expertise in a specific vertical (AI, aviation/transportation industry, or tech-business geopolitics)

Recent Guest Discussions

Josh Chin - Us-china Relations; AI And National Security; Geopolitical Tensions (iran, Taiwan) And Technology’s Future Impacts

Nilay Patel - AI Usefulness Vs Hype; Investments In AI Infrastructure; Consumer And Industry Perspectives On AI Outcomes

Will Guisbond - Airline Industry Disruption And Market Implications For Travelers (via An Airline News Event Framing)

Recent Topics

Artificial Intelligence, Algorithms, Augmented Reality, Fake News, Technology Policy, Geopolitics, Data Centers, Cybersecurity, Transportation, Future Of Work

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
What Next: TBD | Tech, power, and the future
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Can Patreon Build a Better Internet?

May 22, 2026

The promise of an “internet for niche communities” and “the empowered independent creator” has been taking a beating as the web has become less open and increasingly dominated by a few platforms and players. But does it have to be that way?Guest: Jack Conte, CEO and cofounder of Patreon.Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the ...

TBD Tries…Roblox

May 17, 2026

Under fire for what critics say is inadequate protection of its young user base, Roblox nevertheless remains incredibly popular. Are the company’s new ballyhooed protections up for the task of keeping kids safe? Or is that asking the wrong question entirely?Guests: Cecilia D'Anastasio, video game reporter for Bloomberg. Mary Harris, host of the other What NextStella Harris, daughter of Mary.Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Nex...

Trump Visits the First World

May 15, 2026

Between artificial intelligence, the Iran War, and the future of Taiwan, there’s a lot for the United States and China to hash out—not least of which being the pecking order.Guest: Josh Chin, senior global correspondent for the Wall Street Journal.Want more What Next TBD? Subscribe to Slate Plus to access ad-free listening to the whole What Next family and all your favorite Slate podcasts. Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts by clicking “Try Free” at the top of our show page. Sign up now at sla...

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