Everything Is Television

Plain English with Derek Thompson

The Ringer

News Commentary, News

4.8 • 1.8K Ratings

🗓️ 14 November 2025

⏱️ 57 minutes

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Summary

Sometimes, the perfect guest to discuss your own writing is ... you. On this special crossover episode, I am interviewed by Ben Smith and Max Tani of Semafor's Mixed Signals podcast about my recent essay, "Everything Is Television." During our conversation, which you can also find on the Mixed Signals feed, we discuss TV, politics, the definition of charisma, and much more. If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at [email protected]. Hosts: Ben Smith and Max Tani Guest: Derek Thompson Listen to my episode on the Mixed Signals feed HERE. You can find my essay "Everything is Television" HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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0:00.0	What's up? It's Todd McShay, host of the McShay Show at the Ringer and Spotify.
0:04.7	We're building this thing up and I couldn't be more excited to be back talking college football
0:09.6	and everything NFL draft with the most informed audience out there. That's you.
0:15.1	My co-host, Steve Mention, I will be with you three times a week throughout the football season
0:19.8	with all the latest news, analysis,
0:22.0	and scouting intel from around the league. For even more insight, subscribe to my newsletter,
0:27.8	the McShea report to access my mock drafts, big boards, tape breakdowns, and other exclusive
0:34.0	scouting content you can't get anywhere else.
0:39.2	It's going to be a great season.
0:43.2	And I hope you'll be with us at the McShay show every step of the way.
0:46.6	300 sensors.
0:49.6	Over a million data points per second.
0:54.1	How does F1 update their fans with every stat in real time? AWS is how.
0:56.0	From fastest laps to strategy calls,
0:59.0	AWS puts fans in the pit.
1:02.0	It's not just racing, it's data-driven innovation at 200 miles per hour.
1:09.0	AWS is how leading businesses power next level innovation.
1:15.1	This episode is brought to you by Vanta.
1:17.8	Security and compliance done wrong is a headache.
1:20.2	Done right, you build trust and grow faster.
1:22.7	That's Vanta.
1:23.8	For startups, Vanta acts as your first security hire,
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