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Open to DebateCould Dating an AI Be Better Than Dating a Human?Love in the time of AI? Some people seeking romance or friendship are turning to AI chatbots to fulfill those desires, but could they surpass traditional human relationships? Those who say they can argue that AI can offer empathy and safety, and it’s a solution for those left out of traditional dating. Those saying they can’t argue that intimacy is complicated and cannot be replicated in code. Now we debate: Could Dating an AI Be Better Than Dating a Human?
Arguing Yes: Thao Ha, Associate Professor of Psychology at Arizona State University
Arguing...2025-07-291h 02
Smart Girl Dumb QuestionsWhy Can’t We Have More Parties? with Lee DrutmanHow did we get these two political parties? And, when most Americans don’t like either of them is the answer … to have more? Will Elon’s Musk recently announced “America Party” work? Or do we need an “Animal Lovers Party” instead?
Nayeema asks the dumbest questions she can think of to the nerdiest expert she could find: Lee Drutman. He’s a fellow at New America and author of the book Breaking The Two Party Doom Loop. They discuss the beef between Jefferson and Washington (um, I mean, Jefferson and Hamilton), Venn diagrams, and whether the US is really the...2025-07-181h 14
Smart Girl Dumb QuestionsIf Everyone’s Got Anxiety, Does Anyone Have Anxiety? with Dr. Ellen VoraIs anxiety the internet’s fault, your mom’s fault, or your food’s fault? Why does there seem to be a greater mental health crisis in the USA than other countries? Is therapy the answer … or is functional medicine? And is all other medicine … dysfunctional? Also where did MAHA come from?
Nayeema asks the most direct (and dumb) health questions she could think of to the most pragmatic, open-minded, and research-based doctor she could find: Dr. Ellen Vora, board-certified psychiatrist and author of The Anatomy of Anxiety. They discuss gut health, the limits of medication, how our feelin...2025-07-111h 16
Smart Girl Dumb QuestionsIs the Iran War Over … or Just On Pause? with Vali NasrWhat do Iranians think? Are they more or less into the Ayatollah (and nukes) after the last two weeks? Did the US strikes on Iranian nuclear sites … take out the nuclear targets? How would we know? Also: why do all Iran’s proxies start with “H”?
Nayeema asks the dumbest questions she can think of to the foremost Iran expert she could identify: Dr. Vali Nasr, a professor and former dean at John Hopkins SAIS, former senior advisor to the US State Department, and the author of several books on foreign policy and Iran including Iran’s Grand Stra...2025-06-271h 14
Smart Girl Dumb QuestionsHow Do Kids Change Your Life? with Alison Roman & Max CantorWill having kids make my life or ruin it? How can two independent, career-minded people navigate marriage? What is a contraction? And is childbirth hellish … or like an MDMA high?
Nayeema asks the dumbest questions she can think of to her most grown-uppest friends, New York Times bestselling cookbook author Alison Roman and Emmy-nominated director Max Cantor to understand if you’re ever going to feel ready for kids, and how you go from a thirst-trap or a DM slide to love, marriage and a baby carriage.
Alison Roman is a...2025-06-2059 min
Stuff To Blow Your MindSmart Girl Dumb Questions: Neil DeGrasse Tyson on “Are We Living in a Simulation?”Today on STBYM, we’re bringing you an episode on the Cosmos from a new podcast: Smart Girl Dumb Questions. In each episode, host Nayeema Raza asks simple questions to big thinkers. This one is with astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. Nayeema asks him: what happened before the Big Bang? Would wormholes save us from ever going to the airport again? Do aliens exist? And, oh yes, are horoscopes real? If you like this episode of Smart Girl Dumb Questions, you can find more SGDQ with Mark Cuban on capitalism, Kenji Lopez on food science and 11 Year Olds on...2025-06-081h 01
Smart Girl Dumb QuestionsWhy Go On Reality TV? with Rebecca MinkoffIs anything real about reality tv? And does going on it boost your business? Also: when it comes to fashion, why are buttons on one side for dudes and another for chicks? Are clothes sexist? And what will tariffs do to the price of a T-shirt?
Nayeema asks reality TV, fashion and Scientology questions to the freshly transparent designer and RHONY personality Rebecca Minkoff.
Check out Rebecca’s podcast, Superwomen and her book Fearless.
Follow @smartgirldumbquestions on IG, TikTok & YouTube. You can find Nayeema on IG or X too.
Finally: send...2025-06-0649 min
Smart Girl Dumb QuestionsIs It Safe to Fly Right Now? with Kate KellyWith recent crashes, close calls and control center outages: is it getting more dangerous to fly, or are we just paying more attention? Also: do pilots have walkie-talkies? What’s on their cockpit screens? Do these 30-90 second blackouts at Newark Airport matter? And how few air traffic controllers are … too few? Nayeema asks the dumbest questions she could think of to the best-sourced reporter she could find: New York Times investigative journalist Kate Kelly.
On the agenda: How does seeing how the sausage is made (or control towers are staffed) change Kate’s own tra...2025-05-3057 min
Superwomen with Rebecca MinkoffSmart Enough to Ask Dumb Questions with Nayeema Raza, Journalist, Filmmaker and Host of Smart Girl Dumb QuestionsThis week on SUPERWOMEN, I’m joined by Nayeema Raza, creator and host of the newly launched podcast Smart Girl, Dumb Questions. With a background spanning global consulting, documentary storytelling and top-charting podcasts, Nayeema decided it was time to create something entirely her own. In this episode, she shares how a childhood shaped by constant change made her comfortable with reinvention, and why staying still has always felt more foreign than starting over. For Nayeema, comfort has never been the goal. It’s the cue that it’s time to move on. Her path has been guided less by...2025-05-2933 min
Naked BeautyNayeema Raza on Longevity in Life & LoveNayeema Raza brought us the same curiosity and knowledge she brings to her Smart Girl, Dumb Questions listeners. Her early life was spent globe-trotting, so hearing her firsthand perspective on the similarities in beauty standards and practices is fascinating. Nayeema proudly detailed some of her favorite aspects of Pakistani beauty culture, especially how it has been shaped by powerful Islamic women and their preference for natural beauty treatments. We ended with a great discussion about all that she’s learned about her body while freezing her eggs and dating in NYC.Tune in as we discuss:...2025-05-2645 min
Smart Girl Dumb QuestionsWait… What’s up with the Economy? with Paul KrugmanAre we in a trade war with China? Will BTC replace USD? What’s the latest on tariffs? And are millennials the most screwed generation? Also: can I blame the economy for my difficult dating life?
Nayeema asks the dumbest Qs she could think of to the most famous economist she could find: Nobel Laureate and former New York Times columnist Paul Krugman. For more of Paul’s wisdom after the episode, head to his Substack, where he breaks down economic news daily.
And for more Smart Girl Dumb Questions on money matt...2025-05-1653 min
Smart Girl Dumb QuestionsIs It Better to Buy Flights on a Tuesday? With the Points Guy’s Brian Kelly and Nicky KelvinIs TSA PreCheck faster than Clear? Who pays for all these “free” miles? And is it ever okay to take off your socks on a plane?
Nayeema asks the dumbest questions she could find to the savviest travellers she knows: Brian Kelly (a.k.a. The Points Guy) and Nicky Kelvin, the aviation geek who is a senior director of content at The Points Guy.
Also in this episode: child vandalism, T5 small claims court and secrets of, per the title Brian’s book, “How to Win At Travel.”
Follow on IG, TikTok & YouTube @sma...2025-05-101h 00
No Stupid QuestionsPresenting “Smart Girl Dumb Questions”Nayeema Raza describes her podcast as “a curiosity party.” In this episode of Smart Girl Dumb Questions, she asks chef and food writer J. Kenji López-Alt whether cooking is an art or a science — and whether brunch is a scam.
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Smart Girl Dumb QuestionsIs It Self-Care … or Capitalism? with Brooke DeVardIs beauty in the eyes of the beholder, or in the eye of the Kardashian industrial complex? What is Instagram face? How do we all agree what’s in or out? And why oh why are thin brows back in?! Nayeema asks the dumbest questions she could think of to Brooke DeVard, a beauty insider who worked at Ford Models, Vogue, Ralph Lauren and Instagram before leaving it all to pursue her Naked Beauty podcast and business full time.
On the agenda: What products you need and which are scammy. Why (and if) gen z looks older th...2025-05-0256 min
Smart Girl Dumb QuestionsHow Do Cranes Get Up There? An Astrophysicist & Construction Worker Walk Into a BarNayeema puts on a hard hat and visits a building site where she finds Brandon Hernandez, a construction worker who’s able to fill in some blanks for astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson. It’s another episode of “CSI: Dumb Questions,” where everybody has stuff they don’t know – even the guy that runs Hayden Planetarium! Check out the full episode with Neil deGrasse Tyson in this feed or wherever you get your SGDQ fix to learn so much stuff Neil does know about from space-time, dimensions and wormholes to the search for extraterrestrial life. F...2025-04-2510 min
Smart Girl Dumb QuestionsIs Cooking Art or Science? with Kenji LopezWhy are food memories so hard to recreate? Are eggs actually underpriced? Is brunch a scam? And does owning a rice-cooker make Nayeema a bad Asian?Nayeema asks the dumbest food and dining questions she could think of to J. Kenji Lopez Alt, the James Beard award-winning chef, cookbook author and recipe developer who came to fame for his scientific understanding of food. Kenji dispels cooking myths, unpacks the reality of restaurant economics, explains if anyone needs 18 knives and shares insights from a fascinating background that fuses Asian and Western culture, East and West...2025-04-1847 min
FOMO Sapiens with Patrick J. McGinnisS13 E12 Nayeema Raza on What it Takes to Succeed as a CreatorIn an age where media often feels oversaturated, Nayeema Raza is boldly carving out a space for genuine curiosity and fearless inquiry through her podcast Smart Girl Dumb Questions. On this week’s FOMO Sapiens, Patrick J. McGinnis dives into Nayeema’s journey—from producing at top outlets like The New York Times to launching her own independent show. Nayeema shares how she’s turning “dumb” questions into an essential tool for sparking deep, meaningful conversations. This episode explores the art of creating content that isn’t just accessible but also thought-provoking—engaging everyone from astrophysicists to everyday individuals. They also dive i...2025-04-1148 min
Smart Girl Dumb QuestionsWhy Do People Chew with Their Mouths Open? with Mark Cuban & Dr. Charles SpenceLast time I saw Mark Cuban this mad is when the Mavs were down in the fourth quarter. Now, it’s about his “ultimate pet peeve”: open mouth chewing. In this first drop of the "CSI: Dumb Questions" miniseries, Nayeema ventures out to address this billionaire’s dumb Q – why do people chew with their mouths open? The investigation takes her across the pond to Oxford University, where she meets Dr. Charles Spence, an experimental psychologist/gastrophysicist with an English accent and quite un-English dining sensibilities. Hear the full, fun Mark Cuban convo on Smart Girl...2025-04-1111 min
Smart Girl Dumb QuestionsWhen Is A Woman’s Prime? with Tamsen FadalDon’t worry, this episode is for women AND men. How do we age well? Avert mid-life crisis? Why does love feel harder as we get older? Is marriage better the second time around? And can you explain to my mom why *I’m* not married yet? We’ve reached peak singledom: 51% of American women aged 18-40 are not paired up. Nayeema is part of that demo, and asks the dumbest (and most vulnerable) questions she could think of to Tamsen Fadal, a journalist and former matchmaker turned healthcare advocate, and someone who has redefin...2025-04-0452 min
Open to DebateIs Objectivity Essential to Journalism?For decades, objectivity has been cited as journalism's gold standard, promising that journalists would stick “to the facts" and deliver both sides of the story, excluding their personal views. Those in support say it builds trust and gives newsreaders the information they need to form their own opinions. Those against say it suppresses certain valuable viewpoints and that some issues don’t merit the "both sides" treatment. Now, we debate: "Is Objectivity Essential in Journalism?” Arguing Yes: Bret Stephens, Opinion Columnist at The New York Times Arguing No: Leonard Downie, Jr, Former Executive Editor of The...2025-04-0453 min
Open to DebateSmart Girl Dumb Questions: Is the Future Bleak?Today we’re bringing you an episode of Smart Girl Dumb Questions, the new podcast by one of our frequent guest moderators, Nayeema Raza. Nayeema asks the questions we’re all thinking to big thinkers in this new show. It is brimming with curiosity, open-mindedness and a willingness to learn – values we hold dear at Open to Debate. As fertility rates plummet, and Millenials and Gen Z increasingly cite climate change and the state of the world as reasons they’re not having children, Nayeema asks: is the future really too bleak to have babies? H...2025-04-0243 min
Open to DebateThink Twice: About Abundance with Derek ThompsonReporter and podcaster Derek Thompson says we’re better at recognizing problems, but our ability to solve them has not improved. How can we make sure meaningful progress occurs? In this conversation with Open to Debate guest moderator Nayeema Raza, Thompson will discuss his new book “Abundance,” rethinking yesterday’s issues to address today’s problems, and what both sides of the political aisle should learn to ensure we have a more abundant society. Our Guest: Derek Thompson, Staff Writer at The Atlantic; Author of the "Work in Progress" Newsletter Nayeema Raza, Journalist...2025-03-2853 min
Open to DebateShould We Address the Gender Wage Gap?American women are, on average, paid 84 cents for every dollar men make, according to the Department of Labor. This wage gap has persisted despite near-record rates of women’s participation in the labor market, with wage gaps even larger for women in minority populations, and it’s estimated that pay parity will not be achieved until 2052. Should policy interventions address these disparities, or is it more important to recognize and honor women's personal decisions and find another way to look at the gap Those in favor of fixing the gap see it as a point of fairness and equity that...2025-03-2153 min
Smart Girl Dumb QuestionsWhat Do 11 Year Olds Do All Day? with Sophie and DilanAre kids more chronically online than adults? Why do they feel more connected on FaceTime than IRL? And since when was recess cancelled? Also - do they drink coffee? And fall in love? What is Roblox? Why are Pokemon cards worth anything?11 is a wild age - where you have newfound independence, privacy and a sense of yourself. So Nayeema asked the smartest and dumbest questions she could think of to the most interesting kids she could find. She and 11 year old Sophie & Dilan tackle Roblox, the pressures of friend groups, what they wish...2025-03-2155 min
Smart Girl Dumb QuestionsAre We Living In A Simulation? with Neil deGrasse TysonAnd what happened before the Big Bang? Would wormholes save us from ever going to the airport again? Do aliens exist? And, oh yes, are horoscopes real? Nayeema asks the dumbest questions she could think of to the geekiest astrophysicist she could find. She and Neil deGrasse Tyson tackle stars, the universe, the multiverse, time travel and more. Neil explains how math is the language of the universe. And Nayeema discovers she can date outside the Cancer/Aries zodiac. Send me your dumb questions! nayeemaraza101@gmail.com2025-03-141h 01
Wenbin Fang's Podcast PlaylistInside the Independent Creator World, with Substack’s Hamish McKenzie – and Nayeema Raza Podcast: Mixed Signals from Semafor Media (LS 44 · TOP 1% what is this?)Episode: Inside the Independent Creator World, with Substack’s Hamish McKenzie – and Nayeema RazaPub date: 2025-03-07Get Podcast Transcript →powered by Listen411 - fast audio-to-text and summarizationThis week, we get an inside look at the independent creator model of media with a two-part conversation: First, Ben and Max interview Substack co-founder and chief writing officer, Hamish McKenzie, about the platform’s appeal for the resistance on the left, their move into video, and why they turned down Elon...2025-03-1038 min
Mixed Signals from Semafor MediaInside the Independent Creator World, with Substack’s Hamish McKenzie – and Nayeema RazaThis week, we get an inside look at the independent creator model of media with a two-part conversation: First, Ben and Max interview Substack co-founder and chief writing officer, Hamish McKenzie, about the platform’s appeal for the resistance on the left, their move into video, and why they turned down Elon Musk’s offer to buy them a few years ago. Then, former Mixed Signals co-host and newly independent creator, Nayeema Raza, joins to talk about her foray into the new media landscape, what she’s learned about the space, and why her show, Smart Girl Dumb Questions, isn’t...2025-03-0738 min
Smart Girl Dumb QuestionsIs the Future Too Bleak to Have Babies? with Cleo AbramIs the world terrible, or does the news just make it feel that way? And what does the future look like? Will robots take my job? Will AI replace me? Will artificial wombs carry my kids? Nayeema talks to Cleo Abram, a YouTuber who peers into the future in her show "Huge If True." They discuss babymaking in a world where fertility rates are plummeting and where over millennials and Gen Z increasingly cite climate change and the state of the world as reasons they're not having kids. Also on the agenda: aliens and qua...2025-03-0740 min
Smart Girl Dumb QuestionsCan Billionaires Save Us? with Mark CubanCan we join the billionaire group chat? Can Mark Cuban fix healthcare? Can the NBA fix America? And post Luigi, do rich people need more henchmen?This week Nayeema asks the dumbest questions she could think of to the richest dude she could find. They tackle money, the broken healthcare system, what the U.S. government could learn from the NBA when it comes to keeping billionaires in check. Oh, and find out what Mark Cuban is dumb about. I want your dumb questions – Email nayeemaraza101@gmail.com2025-02-2858 min
Open to DebateIs It Time to Break Up with Dating Apps?How’s your love life? With platforms like Tinder, Bumble, Hinge, and OkCupid offering endless opportunities to connect, many people searching for The One think signing up for a dating app should be a go-to for finding their match. However, new research is showing some users are signing off, including ninety percent of Gen Z users. Those staying on the apps point to their ease of use, accessibility, and the countless success stories of happily coupled friends who met that way. Others say dating apps aren’t offering authentic connections. A p...2025-02-1453 min
Open to DebateHas Legalizing Sports Gambling Become a Bad Bet?Sports fans can place bets on their favorite teams and athletes faster and easier than before, thanks to legalized sports gambling. But was it the wrong bet to make? Advocates say it’s been good for fans, the economy, and the sports industry. Those who say that what’s happened since legalization is a bad thing, say it’s driven a rise in gambling addiction and created a public health crisis. Now we debate: Has Legalizing Sports Gambling Become A Bad Bet?Arguing Yes: Harry Levant, Director of Gambling Policy at the Public Health Advocacy In...2025-01-3153 min
Open to DebateDoes AA Work?Millions of people have credited Alcoholics Anonymous with helping them stay sober from alcohol, but is it the best path for everyone? Those who say “yes” argue it is easily accessible to all and that its structure through the 12-step program helps people succeed. Those who say “no” argue say the abstinence model doesn’t work for everyone and there may be better alternatives. Now we debate: Does AA Work? Arguing Yes: Dan Griffin, Expert on Alcoholics Anonymous; Author of "A Man's Way Through the Twelve Steps"Arguing No: Adi Jaffe, Founder o...2025-01-0353 min
Smart Girl Dumb QuestionsComing Soon: SGDQA new show to answer the dumb questions we’re all thinking, but don’t want to ask out loud. It’s a curiosity party, and you know you’re curious. Oh, and the party starts in February. Hit follow and stay tuned! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2025-01-0301 min
Open to DebateThe Pursuit of Happiness: Virtue or Pleasure?Happiness is a complex emotion and mental state that can be achieved through virtue or pleasure. But should it be for the good of the individual or society? Those in favor of virtue point to the Stoics and the Founding Fathers, saying you should strive for a life of moral virtue and rationality. Those in favor of pleasure say everyone should be able to experience it and define their sources of happiness. Now we debate: The Pursuit of Happiness: Virtue or Pleasure? Arguing Virtue: Jeffrey Rosen, CEO & President of the National Constitution Center; Author of “The P...2024-12-2053 min
Open to DebateThinking Twice: Revenge of the Tipping Point with Malcolm GladwellIn 2000, New York Times bestselling author Malcolm Gladwell released the groundbreaking book “The Tipping Point: How Little Things Can Make a Big Difference”, which explored how small ideas can create lasting changes in everyday life through social engineering and the “tipping points” phenomenon. Two decades after the book’s original publication and in the spirit of an organizational mission that values a second look at seminal ideas, we speak with Gladwell about what he has learned and, in some cases, reconsidered. In this conversation with Open to Debate guest moderator Nayeema Raza, Gladwell discusses his sequel “Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overst...2024-11-2253 min
ReflectorWhy Doesn't Anyone Trust The Media?In the wake of the election results, many Democrats are doing some serious soul-searching (and a fair amount of blame-gaming) to understand why they lost. But it’s not just Democrats reckoning with their loss of trust from the American people. New polling from places like Gallup shows historically high levels of distrust in journalists. Meaning that a profession built on the delivery of trusted information is now in the midst of a full on crisis of mistrust. How did we get here? What are we doing wrong? And what, if anything, can we—or should we—do to r...2024-11-2158 min
Open to DebateIs the Republican Party’s Refusal to Raise Taxes Fiscally Irresponsible?Whether to extend four trillion dollars in tax cuts or raise them next year is in question, with 34.1 trillion dollars in federal debt hanging in the balance. Some argue that tax cuts don’t do enough to pay off the debt and not raising taxes imbalances the federal budget. Others argue our debt is caused by government overspending and will be helped by tax cuts that help promote a flourishing economy. Now we debate: Is the Republican Party’s Refusal to Raise Taxes Fiscally Irresponsible? Arguing Yes: Oren Cass, Executive Director of American Compass Arguing No: David...2024-11-1553 min
In RealityIn A Less Misinformed World, Would Harris Have Won? With Top Journalists Paul Farhi, Nayeema Raza, and Isaac SaulWelcome to In Reality, the podcast about truth, disinformation and the media, with Eric Schurenberg - the founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media. This week…Everyone with a keyboard and Internet access has weighed in with their opinion about why the Trump campaign won and Harris’s lost. That’s fine. But here at In Reality, we’re not so interested in campaign strategy, but we really care about the role that disinformation and the media played in how people made up their minds. In a less polluted information environment, would there ha...2024-11-1455 min
Open to DebateIs the American Dream in Decline?The American Dream – the idea that anyone can achieve success in the U.S. through hard work and determination – is under scrutiny, and some worry it’s no longer achievable for the broader population. Those who agree say increasing healthcare, education, and housing costs create difficulty in having financial stability. Those who disagree argue that the U.S. still offers more opportunities for personal and financial growth than elsewhere. Now we debate: Is the American Dream in Decline? Arguing Yes: David Leonhardt, Pulitzer Prize-winning Senior Writer for The New York Times and The Morning; Author of “Ours Was t...2024-11-0853 min
Open to DebateWill Kamala Harris or Donald Trump Be Better For America?Would Vice President Kamala Harris or Donald Trump be better for America? In a unique twist on political debate, two comedians, Pete Dominick, host of the “Stand Up! With Pete Dominick” podcast, and Fox News host Jimmy Failla, step into each candidate’s shoes where they will debate hot-button issues like the economy, immigration, and foreign policy that have defined the 2024 election. Arguing for the Left: Pete Dominick, Stand-Up Comic; Activist and Advocate; Host of "Stand Up! With Pete Dominick" Podcast; Warm-Up Comedian for “Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” Arguing for the Right: Jimmy Failla, Host of...2024-10-1853 min
This Day2024 Election Sunday: Obama Scolds, A Podcast Election?On Sundays between now and the election, we're going to dip into the 2024 race to talk about the latest events -- plus offer some historical perspective.And these will all be video episodes! So if you'd like to watch the conversation, visit our YouTube page.www.youtube.com/@ThisDayPodToday, Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the coin-flip nature of the race, Barack Obama's scolding message to Black men, and more.Then they're joined by Nayeema Raza, co-host of Semafor's Mixed Signals podcast.This Day In Esoteric Political History is...2024-10-1349 minThis Day2024 Election Sunday: Obama Scolds, A Podcast Election?On Sundays between now and the election, we're going to dip into the 2024 race to talk about the latest events -- plus offer some historical perspective.And these will all be video episodes! So if you'd like to watch the conversation, visit our YouTube page.www.youtube.com/@ThisDayPodToday, Jody, Niki, and Kellie discuss the coin-flip nature of the race, Barack Obama's scolding message to Black men, and more.Then they're joined by Nayeema Raza, co-host of Semafor's Mixed Signals podcast.This Day In Esoteric Political History is...2024-10-1349 min
The ExplanationThe Media Show: Reporting the Predator at HarrodsMohamed Al Fayed was the flamboyant billionaire whose investments once included the luxury department store Harrods and a Premier League football club. He was the father of Dodi, who was killed alongside Princess Diana in 1997. Fayed died last year and this month the BBC has released a new investigation that portrays him in a very different light. Erica Gornall, director of “Al-Fayed: Predator at Harrods”, and Henry Porter, former UK editor of Vanity Fair, discuss the story.
The US election is now just week away and the competition for viewers among the TV networks is ferocious. CNN – led by its Br...2024-09-2622 min
The Media ShowAl Fayed and the media, Have I Got News for You USA, TV news in AfghanistanKatie and Ros meet Erica Gornal, director of the BBC’s new investigation into serious sexual abuse allegations by Mohamed al Fayed. Jimmy Mulville, the exec behind the new US version of Have I Got News for You tell us about what makes Americans laugh and we learn what it takes to run Afghanistan’s biggest television channel, still operating under Taliban rule.Guests: Erica Gornall, Director, Al-Fayed: Predator at Harrods; Henry Porter, former UK Editor, Vanity Fair; Jimmy Mulville, Managing Director, Hat Trick Productions; Nayeema Raza, Co-host, Semafor's Mixed Signals podcast; Saad Mohseni, Chairman and Chief Exec...2024-09-2557 minThe ExplanationThe Media Show - TV’s Hidden DilemmaTo many, we're living through a golden age of TV. But behind the rich offerings for consumers lie several growing structural issues, from a market oversupplied by streamers desperate for subscriptions, to the consequences of the US actors and writers strike, to a downturn in the advertising spend that powers the UK industry. Ros talks to Broadcast Editor Chris Curtis; Stephen Lambert, Chief Executive at Studio Lambert, Andy Harries, CEO of Left Bank Pictures and Claire Lundberg, founder of CTL Scouting; at the Edinburgh International TV Festival. And we talk to Nayeema Raza from Semafor at the Democratic National...2024-08-2222 minThe Media ShowTV's hidden dilemmaTo many, we're living through a golden age of TV. But behind the rich offerings for consumers lie several growing structural issues, from a market oversupplied by streamers desperate for subscriptions, to the consequences of the US actors and writers strike, to a downturn in the advertising spend that powers the UK industry. Ros talks to a panel of TV big hitters at the Edinburgh International TV Festival. We hear from the Democratic National Convention where Kamala Harris is about to accept her party's nomination for President - all at a time when the candidate is refusing to do...2024-08-2156 minThe ExplanationThe Media Show: Reporting Biden’s HealthIn the aftermath of his halting debate performance, the editorial boards of some major US newspapers have called on Joe Biden to withdraw from the presidential race. We ask why this issue is only being discussed widely now, and talk to Annie Linskey, White House reporter, The Wall Street Journal, who raised a comprehensive set of concerns about Biden’s health but faced a backlash from others in the media. We also speak to Nayeema Raza, co-host, Semafor’s Mixed Signals podcast and Jill Abramson, former executive editor, The New York TimesAlso on the show, we hear...2024-07-0422 minThe Media ShowReporting Biden's healthIn the aftermath of his halting debate performance, the editorial boards of some of the major US newspapers have called on Joe Biden to withdraw from the race for re-election. We ask why this issue is only being discussed so widely now, talking to a journalist who raised a comprehensive set of concerns but faced a backlash from others in the media and a former Executive Editor of The New York Times. Also in the programme, we explore how the disappearance of teenager Jay Slater in Tenerife has drawn the attention of online sleuths and the problems this creates...2024-07-031h 01
The GistAll The Editor's MessBen Smith and Nayeema Raza, co-hosts of the Semaphor podcast Mixed Signals, discuss the turmoil at the Washington Post. Plus Jamal Bowman's Israel pronouncements were an important part, but hardly the only factor, in his political demise. And NGOs and the media should be scrupulously accurate about the deprivation and hunger in Gaza.Produced by Joel Patterson and Corey WaraEmail us at thegist@mikepesca.comTo advertise on the show, visit: https://advertisecast.com/TheGistSubscribe to The Gist Subscribe: https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/Follow...2024-06-2644 min
Mo News - The InterviewEP 92: Media Conspiracies, Bias and Collapsing Trust in the NewsHow many journalists do we think vote Democrat over Republican, and what mainstream media outlets do we think survive long-term? Those are among the questions we try to answer in today’s conversation with Ben Smith and Nayeema Raza, journalists from the news site Semafor, co-hosts of the brand new media podcast, Mixed Signals. Smith and Raza also talk to Mosheh about how the media is shaping public perception, what still matters in political coverage, and the REAL media conspiracy the public needs to know about. We also delve into the complexities of media coverage on g...2024-06-1850 min
The Rebooting ShowSemafor’s Ben Smith on Newsroom WarsSemafor editor in chief Ben Smith sees a fragmenting media landscape and impatient owners running headlong into the peculiarities of newsroom culture, where bosses have never had an easy time. Enter the hard-charing Brits. Also: check out Ben’s new podcast, Mixed Signals, in which Ben and co-host Nayeema Raza unpack the real conspiracies of modern media. Skip to topic:00:54 Introducing Ben Smith and Mixed Signals04:14 Podcasting and Media Expertise09:09 Challenges in Modern Newsrooms20:11 Unionization and Media Management23:40 The Washington Post's Third Newsroom26:19 Semaphore's Journey and Business Insights28:37 BuzzFeed News: Reflections and Lessons35:28 AI in Journalism: Op...2024-06-1145 min
Best of the SpectatorAmericano: what's the matter with America's media?Freddy Gray speaks to Ben Smith and Nayeema Raza from the Mixed Signals podcast. They discuss the state of American media, whether the US has any appetite for public service broadcasting, and whether America is too cynical about the press.2024-06-0726 min
AmericanoWhat's the matter with America's media?Freddy Gray speaks to Ben Smith and Nayeema Raza from the Mixed Signals podcast. They discuss the state of American media, whether the US has any appetite for public service broadcasting, and whether America is too cynical about the press.Become a Spectator subscriber today to access this podcast without adverts. Go to spectator.co.uk/adfree to find out more.For more Spectator podcasts, go to spectator.co.uk/podcasts. Contact us: podcast@spectator.co.uk2024-06-0526 min
Big Technology PodcastCan The News Industry Survive The AI Era? — With Ben Smith, Nayeema Raza, and Joe MarcheseBen Smith and Nayeema Raza host Mixed Signals, a new media podcast from Semafor. And Joe Marchese is the general & build partner at Human Ventures. The three join Big Technology Podcast for a VC + Journalist conversation on whether the news industry can survive its dealings with generative AI tech providers, like OpenAI, after several publications inked multi-million dollar content deals. Tune in for a conversation that explores whether the news industry is setting itself up for a repeat of past mistakes made with Facebook and Google. We also cover whether the news industry can harness AI, what the value...2024-06-0553 min
Mixed Signals from Semafor MediaIntroducing: Mixed Signals from Semafor MediaThe truth about modern media — from inside the machine. Every Friday starting May 31, journalists Ben Smith and Nayeema Raza pull back the curtain on the week’s key stories, revealing how money, access, culture and politics shape everything you read, watch, and hear.Sign up for the Sunday night blockbuster newsletter from Semafor Media: https://www.semafor.com/newsletters/media Or drop us a line if you’ve got thoughts on the show, or a tip for a story: mixedsignals@semafor.comRead more from Ben on Semafor: https://www.semafor.com/author/ben-smi...2024-05-2301 min
Open to DebateThe Pursuit of Happiness: Virtue or Pleasure?Happiness is a complex emotion and mental state that can be achieved through virtue or pleasure. But should it be for the good of the individual or society? Those in favor of virtue point to the Stoics and the Founding Fathers, saying you should strive for a life of moral virtue and rationality. Those in favor of pleasure say everyone should be able to experience it and define their sources of happiness. Now we debate: The Pursuit of Happiness: Virtue or Pleasure? Arguing Virtue: Jeffrey Rosen, CEO & President of the National Constitution Center; Author of...2024-05-1753 min
Open to DebateShould We Address the Gender Wage Gap?American women are, on average, paid 84 cents for every dollar men make, according to the Department of Labor. This wage gap has persisted despite near-record rates of women’s participation in the labor market, with wage gaps even larger for women in minority populations, and it’s estimated that pay parity will not be achieved until 2052. Should policy interventions address these disparities, or is it more important to recognize and honor women's personal decisions and find another way to look at the gap Those in favor of fixing the gap see it as a point of fairness and equity that...2024-03-0853 min
Open to DebateIs the American Dream in Decline?The American Dream – the idea that anyone can achieve success in the U.S. through hard work and determination – is under scrutiny, and some worry it’s no longer achievable for the broader population. Those who agree say increasing healthcare, education, and housing costs create difficulty in having financial stability. Those who disagree argue that the U.S. still offers more opportunities for personal and financial growth than elsewhere. Now we debate: Is the American Dream in Decline?Arguing Yes: David Leonhardt, Pulitzer Prize-winning Senior Writer for The New York Times and The Morning; Author of “O...2024-01-1953 min
Podnews Weekly Review2023's highlights, and 2024's predictions from our friendsHighlights of 2023, and predictions for 2024, from our friends. Including:Jennifer Han from AushaBrett Spencer from City University of LondonMark Asquith from CaptivateDave Jones from the Podcast IndexLauren Passell from Tink MediaSkye Pillsbury from The SqueezeArielle Nissenblatt from DescriptSandy Warr from City University of LondonLizzy Pollott from AcastMelissa Kiesche from Edison ResearchKathy DoyleElsie Escobar from LibsynNayeema Raza from Vox MediaMemo Nuñez from RSS.comKyrin Down from Mere MortalsM...2023-12-2940 min
Open to DebateDo We Have Free Will?Are we the true authors of our actions – or are we guided by a preordained fate? From the days of Greek philosophers to the present, the notion of free will and the question of whether humans can make their own choices is as captivating as ever. Those who think that free will exists consider it foundational to a rules-based society since it holds individuals accountable for their actions. Those who don’t believe in it argue everything that happens to us, and our actions and choices, is determined by prior existing conditions. Though we may feel in control of our actions...2023-11-1753 min
FRUMESSSublime (2019) Documentary Review | Bradley Nowell, Eric Wilson, Bud Gaugh | FrumessIconic California band Sublime fused reggae, punk, ska, dub, and hip-hop into a genre-defying new sound that electrified diverse audiences and airways in the mid-1990s. This definitive documentary charts their meteoric rise, tragic end, and lasting legacy. Jeff reviews this documentary directed by Bill Guttentag and written by Bill Guttentag and Nayeema Raza. The documentary had its world premiere at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2019 and has since been seemingly shelved.
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Open to DebateIs Objectivity Essential to Journalism?For decades, objectivity has been cited as journalism's gold standard, promising that journalists would stick “to the facts" and deliver both sides of the story, excluding their personal views. Those in support say it builds trust and gives newsreaders the information they need to form their own opinions. Those against say it suppresses certain valuable viewpoints and that some issues don’t merit the "both sides" treatment. Now, we debate: "Is Objectivity Essential in Journalism?”Arguing Yes: Bret Stephens, Opinion Columnist at The New York Times Arguing No: Leonard Downie, Jr, Former Executive Ed...2023-08-2553 min
Full Disclosure with Roben FarzadDisintermediaShowrunner / doc maker Nayeema Raza ("On with Kara Swisher") and the rascally SoCal creatives behind NPRmageddon on breaking through in the great, wide, overcrowded open of 2020s multimedia.2023-04-071h 02
Podnews ExtraNayeema RazaGot feedback? Send us a text message.Nayeema Raza is Director/Executive Producer of On with Kara Swisher, a Vox Media podcast. She spoke with Sam Sethi about video podcasts and the benefit of doing live shows.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the Show.2023-02-2418 min
Podnews ExtraNayeema RazaGot feedback? Send us a text message.Nayeema Raza is Director/Executive Producer of On with Kara Swisher, a Vox Media podcast. She spoke with Sam Sethi about video podcasts and the benefit of doing live shows.We're sponsored by Buzzsprout. Start Podcasting. Keep Podcasting. Support the show2023-02-2418 min
Podnews Weekly ReviewYouTube get into podcasting; Apple removes AppleCoreMedia, Podimo launches in the UK, and The Podcast Index shows cross-app comments workingSpecial Guests: Nayeema Raza - talks about ON with Kara Swisher/Vox Media - Podcast ExtraMitch Downey - NEW Podverse v4.12.1 with LIT, Video and Value4Value streaming SATs. Jake Chudnow - Podimo enters the UK podcast market with more than twenty new shows. Show Notes: Apple finally removed the AppleCoreMedia user agent from Apple Podcasts.(Jonas Woost) Listen Time & (Steve Pratt) Earned Value ... finally no downloads to measure? Bumper is suggesting Listen Time is the right metric and the company has publis...2023-02-241h 29