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Plain English Podcast

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5 episodes
Jan 6, 2026• Plain English with Derek Thompson

Plain English BEST OF: If GLP-1 Drugs Are Good for Everything, Should We All Be on Them?

A deep dive into the remarkable GLP-1 drugs that seem to help with weight loss, diabetes, addiction, neurological conditions, and more, exploring their mysterious mechanisms of moderation and potential future developments.

54:20
Dec 30, 2025• Plain English with Derek Thompson

Plain English BEST OF: What Experts Really Think About Smartphones and Mental Health

An expert survey of 229 researchers reveals a nuanced consensus on smartphones and mental health, finding broad agreement on some claims while highlighting the complexity of understanding social media's impact on adolescent well-being.

1:06:36
Dec 2, 2025• Plain English with Derek Thompson

Plain English BEST OF: How to Be Happy and the Science of Cognitive Time Travel

A deep dive into the science of happiness, exploring how our relationship with time, expectations, and social connections can profoundly impact our well-being and contentment.

1:05:38
Nov 25, 2025• Plain English with Derek Thompson

A Grand Unified Theory of Cultural Stagnation

Adam Mastroianni explores why culture seems "stuck" across various domains, arguing that increased risk aversion and a higher value placed on life have led to less deviance, innovation, and originality in movies, music, science, and other cultural spheres.

58:51
Nov 21, 2025• Plain English with Derek Thompson

The American Math Crisis

Derek Thompson explores the decline of math achievement in America, revealing a crisis where students are getting higher grades but demonstrating lower mathematical skills, driven by complex factors including education policy changes, grade inflation, and the rise of technology.

54:07