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Signal & Noise

Signal & Noise

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Summary

Cut through the chaos of breaking news with sharp analysis that separates what matters from what doesn't. Each episode delivers essential context on the stories shaping our world, without the hype or hysteria.
Episodes
  • The Maintenance Emergency
    May 6 2026
    While we obsess over shiny new infrastructure projects, America's existing systems are quietly falling apart—and the political incentives that created this crisis run deeper than you think. From water mains to software updates, we'll explore why maintenance never makes headlines until it's too late, and what this reveals about how democracies handle unsexy but critical problems. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    17 mins
  • The Credibility Machine
    May 5 2026
    While everyone debates misinformation on social media, a quieter revolution is reshaping how we decide what's true: AI-generated academic papers, purchased journal citations, and algorithmic peer review systems. We examine how the infrastructure of institutional credibility is being gamed—and why the real threat isn't fake news, but fake expertise. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    20 mins
  • The Subscription Wars
    May 4 2026
    While everyone debates streaming prices, a quieter battle is reshaping how we access everything from news to software to car features. We examine how the subscription economy is fragmenting public discourse, creating new forms of digital inequality, and fundamentally changing what it means to 'own' information and tools in the 21st century. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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    16 mins
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