Today's Top Episodes
Dwarkesh and Ilya Sutskever on What Comes After Scaling
The era of simply making AI bigger is over. What comes next for artificial intelligence, according to one of its pioneers?
Inside Anduril: Exclusive HQ Tour w/ Palmer Luckey, Brian Schimpf, Matt Grimm & Trae Stephens
Go behind the scenes of Anduril and discover how they're revolutionizing the defense industry with speed and software.
25 Years of Business Advice in 27 Minutes
Unlock a quarter-century of business wisdom in under 30 minutes – learn the secrets to focus, impact, and success.
Is Privacy A Winnable Battle? | Andy Yen, Founder of Proton
Can AI truly foster understanding, or is it destined to deepen our divides? The founder of Proton lays bare the battle for privacy and unity.
Why humans are AI’s biggest bottleneck (and what’s coming in 2026) | Alexander Embiricos (OpenAI Codex Product Lead)
Discover why YOU are the biggest barrier to AI's potential, and what groundbreaking advancements are just around the corner in 2026.
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Russian Soul, American Life: A Conversation with Ignat Solzhenitsyn | Peter Robinson | Hoover Institution
Duration: 01:04:08
December 16, 2025
- Ignat Solzhenitsyn discusses his unique upbringing in exile, focusing on his family's effort to maintain Russian culture and heritage while integrating into American public life.
- He shares the story of his accidental entry into music, spurred by a chance encounter with Mstislav Rostropovich and the presence of a piano in his Vermont home.
- Solzhenitsyn reflects on the complex relationship between Russia and the West, the persistent challenges in Russian history, and the enduring question of how immense artistic flowering can coexist with political struggles.
Will This OpenAI Update Make AI Agents Work Better?
Duration: 00:22:11
December 15, 2025
- OpenAI Agent Builder can now leverage Zapier webhooks to access and manipulate external data using MCPS.
- A new "Giga Agent" can discover and document free APIs for any requested data, and then pass this information to another agent for retrieval.
- The system demonstrated the ability to find real-time data from platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and Product Hunt, even when official free APIs are unavailable.
Inside Anduril: Exclusive HQ Tour w/ Palmer Luckey, Brian Schimpf, Matt Grimm & Trae Stephens
Duration: 00:38:54
December 15, 2025
- The defense industry is shifting from prioritizing technologically superior, expensive capabilities to emphasizing rapid production, affordability, and software innovation to meet current geopolitical demands.
- A significant portion of the defense budget is consumed by personnel and sustaining legacy technologies, with procurement budgets at historic lows, indicating a need for greater efficiency and a shift in spending priorities.
- Companies like Anduril are innovating in defense by adopting product-based development and leveraging advanced manufacturing to deliver new capabilities quickly, as demonstrated by their rapid development of autonomous systems and international collaborations.
25 Years of Business Advice in 27 Minutes
Duration: 00:29:08
December 15, 2025
- Focus on a niche market rather than trying to change the entire world, as going narrow and deep makes you a go-to resource and eliminates competition.
- Prioritize not wasting people's time by ensuring your offerings immediately deliver on promises and by being clear about who you are and why they should listen.
- Learning to say no is more critical than saying yes to maintain focus on priorities, avoid distractions, and reclaim valuable time.
963: Hardware Hacking with Matt Brown
Duration: 00:58:02
December 15, 2025
- Gaining root access to IoT devices often involves finding UART console headers or extracting firmware to analyze system binaries.
- Hardware hacking is a means to an end, primarily focused on revealing security vulnerabilities in software and APIs rather than deep silicon-level analysis.
- Understanding the legality of hardware hacking involves a focus on good-faith security research on devices you own, with protections often built into laws like the DMCA.
Is Privacy A Winnable Battle? | Andy Yen, Founder of Proton
December 15, 2025
- AI should actively steer users towards the center and understanding of diverse viewpoints, rather than reinforcing polarizing content for engagement.
- Less default personalization may be a necessary feature for AI to combat societal division, even if it's considered a "bug" in product design.
- The pursuit of immediate engagement and dopamine hits from AI interactions can be detrimental to individual well-being in the long run.
Dwarkesh and Ilya Sutskever on What Comes After Scaling
Duration: 01:32:09
December 15, 2025
- The era of simply scaling up AI models by adding more compute and data is over, shifting the focus to fundamental research and efficient infrastructure.
- Current AI models exhibit poor generalization capabilities compared to humans, highlighting a critical research gap in understanding and replicating true human-like learning.
- The future of AI development is moving towards continual learning and value functions, requiring new infrastructure to enable AI systems to learn and accumulate expertise safely over time.
How Biden Lost Americans’ Faith in Immigration
Duration: 00:29:13
December 15, 2025
- President Trump announced a $12 billion aid package for farmers, funded by tariffs, to help them cope with economic hardship.
- The podcast discusses the "fifth wave" of mass migration into the U.S. under the Biden administration, highlighting concerns about its long-term impact on education, culture, and the welfare system.
- A specific case of a twice-deported Honduran immigrant allegedly committing a violent crime is presented as an example of the consequences of current immigration policies.
Bondi Beach Attack, Brown University Latest, Reiner Investigation
Duration: 00:12:34
December 15, 2025
- Authorities are reviewing and considering changes to New South Wales gun laws following the Bondi Beach attack, with a focus on making it more difficult for individuals to acquire firearms.
- The investigation into the Bondi Beach attack is ongoing, with a joint counter-terrorism investigation examining all available intelligence, including the shooter's past associations.
- Community safety and support for the Jewish community in Sydney are paramount, with increased police presence and outreach efforts being implemented after the attack.
Rob Reiner Stabbed to Death, Brown "Person of Interest" Released, Aussie Terrorism: AM Update 12/15
Duration: 00:22:48
December 15, 2025
- Famed director Rob Reiner and his wife were reportedly stabbed to death in their home, with preliminary reports suggesting their son as a person of interest.
- A targeted mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration on Bondi Beach in Australia resulted in multiple deaths and injuries, with the attackers identified as father and son.
- Two US soldiers were killed in an ISIS ambush in Syria, prompting President Trump to vow retaliation against those responsible.
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