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The daily show about books, writers, and big ideas. Hosted by Andrew Keen.

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The daily show about books, writers, and big ideas. Hosted by Andrew Keen.

    An Afterword to Words Themselves? Bethanne Patrick on six speculative novels which imagine a world saturated by AI

    An Afterword to Words Themselves? Bethanne Patrick on six speculative novels which imagine a world saturated by AI

    EPISODE 1747: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Bethanne Patrick, book critic at the LA Times, about six speculative novels which imagine a world saturated by AI

    Bethanne Patrick maintains a storied place in the publishing industry as a critic and as @TheBookMaven on Twitter, where she created the popular #FridayReads and regularly comments on books and literary ideas to over 200,000 followers. Her work appears frequently in the Los Angeles Times as well as in The Washington Post, NPR Books, and Literary Hub. She sits on the board of the PEN/Faulkner Foundation and has served on the board of the National Book Critics Circle. She is the host of the Missing Pages podcast.

    Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.
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    • 37 min
    Should we punish innovation? Keith Teare on public and private investment markets, breaking up Google and paying to use X

    Should we punish innovation? Keith Teare on public and private investment markets, breaking up Google and paying to use X

    EPISODE 1746: In this regular weekly show with THAT WAS THE WEEK newsletter author Keith Teare, Keith describes the slow but gradual integration of the public and private investment markets and asks whether we should break up Google and pay to use X

    Keith Teare is a Founder and CEO at SignalRank Corporation. Previously he was Executive Chairman at Accelerated Digital Ventures Ltd - A UK based global investment company focused on startups at all stages. He was also previously founder at the Palo Alto incubator, Archimedes Labs. Archimedes was the original incubator for TechCrunch and since 2011has invested, accelerated or incubated many Silicon valley startups including InFarm, Miles, Quixey; M.dot (sold to GoDaddy); chat.center; Loop Surveys; DownTown and Sunshine. Teare has a track record as a serial entrepreneur with big ideas and has achieved significant returns for investors.

    Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.
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    • 31 min
    The 10 books that have most shaped America: Peter Slen on Thomas Paine's COMMON SENSE

    The 10 books that have most shaped America: Peter Slen on Thomas Paine's COMMON SENSE

    EPISODE 1745: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Peter Slen, the host of the C-SPAN show, BOOKS THAT SHAPED AMERICA, about Thomas Paine's 1776 pamphlet COMMON SENSE.

    Peter Slen is the senior executive producer and a host at C-SPAN, a television and radio network known for its unbiased coverage of government proceedings.

    Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.
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    • 30 min
    The White Man's version of Democracy in America? Brook Manville on the "Civic Bargain" that defines the history of democracy in western civilization

    The White Man's version of Democracy in America? Brook Manville on the "Civic Bargain" that defines the history of democracy in western civilization

    EPISODE 1744: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Brook Manville, co-author of THE CIVIC BARGAIN, about the history and future of democracy in the West

    Brook Manville is Principal of Philip Brook Manville, a consultancy focused on strategy, organizational development, and executive leadership. Brook has special expertise in knowledge strategy and management, organizational learning, and leadership development. He also serves as an executive coach to for-profit and non-profit leaders. Brook’s recent consulting clients have been major foundations, social innovation organizations, and network-style membership enterprises. He is a regular contributor on leadership, networks, and democracy for Forbes.com. Brook was previously Executive Vice President of the United Way of America (the largest U.S. charity) where he led transformation of its membership network to a new strategy of  “community impact,” and global philanthropy.

    Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.
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    • 32 min
    How to think faster and talk smarter: Matt Abrahams on speaking successfully when you're put on the spot

    How to think faster and talk smarter: Matt Abrahams on speaking successfully when you're put on the spot

    EPISODE 1743: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Matt Abrahams, author of THINK FASTER, TALK SMARTER, about how to speak successfully when you're put on the spot

    Matt Abrahams is a leading expert in communication with decades of experience as an educator, author, podcast host, and coach. As a Lecturer in Organizational Behavior at Stanford University’s Graduate School of Business, he teaches popular classes in strategic communication and effective virtual presenting. He received Stanford GSB’s Alumni Teaching Award in recognition of his teaching students around the world. When he isn’t teaching, Matt is a sought-after keynote speaker and communication consultant. He has helped countless presenters improve and hone their communication, including some who have delivered IPO road shows as well as TED, World Economic Forum, and Nobel Prize presentations. His online talks garner millions of views and he hosts the popular, award-winning podcast Think Fast, Talk Smart The Podcast. His previous book Speaking Up without Freaking Out: 50 Techniques for Confident and Compelling Presenting has helped thousands of people manage speaking anxiety and present more confidently and authentically.

    Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.


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    • 34 min
    "I want you to be more selfish": Millennial therapist Sara Kuburic on how to discover your true self and change your life

    "I want you to be more selfish": Millennial therapist Sara Kuburic on how to discover your true self and change your life

    EPISODE 1742: In this KEEN ON show, Andrew talks to Sara Kuburic (aka: The Millennial Therapist) on how to discover your true self and change your life

    Sara Kuburic is an existential psychotherapist, consultant, writer, and columnist for USA Today. She was born in Yugoslavia and raised in Canada. She is passionate about helping people seek change and live authentic, free, and meaningful lives. Her interest in psychology stems from her personal experience living through wars, navigating complex relationships, and continually learning what it means to be human.

    Named as one of the "100 most connected men" by GQ magazine, Andrew Keen is amongst the world's best known broadcasters and commentators. In addition to presenting KEEN ON, he is the host of the long-running How To Fix Democracy show. He is also the author of four prescient books about digital technology: CULT OF THE AMATEUR, DIGITAL VERTIGO, THE INTERNET IS NOT THE ANSWER and HOW TO FIX THE FUTURE. Andrew lives in San Francisco, is married to Cassandra Knight, Google's VP of Litigation & Discovery, and has two grown children.
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    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

4.1 out of 5
67 Ratings

67 Ratings

PBM 1950 ,

Sharp interviewer, insightful topics, and timely

Andrew Keen is a gifted interviewer--questions that cut to the core of a debate, and forces his guests to say more about why this or that essential point matters to concerns today. He moves the conversation forward in a brisk way, and regularly makes connections to other ideas (new books, social trends, etc) that help animate the discussion.

Advocate and researcher ,

Excellent, engaging, insightful

Enlightening and wonderfully engaging! Very impressed with this podcast. Andrew is skillful and insightful in his questions and back-and-forth dialogue with guests that draws out even more interesting comments from guests.

ohforthesakeofgod ,

Great Guests, Host not so much

I tried this podcast for a couple of months because the subjects and guests are promising. The host however is the loud entitled guy at a dinner party you wish would just be quiet long enough that a good conversation might occur.

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