Signal & Noise

While we debate Russian bots and misinformation, a more subtle threat to democratic discourse has emerged: the capture of local news ecosystems by political operatives posing as journalists. We examine how hundreds of seemingly legitimate local news sites are actually sophisticated influence operations, and why this matters more than the viral conspiracy theories everyone's talking about.

While everyone debates ChatGPT and AI hype, a quieter revolution is reshaping American healthcare from the inside out. Insurance companies are deploying algorithmic systems to deny claims and limit care—and doctors are starting to practice medicine for the machine, not the patient.

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.