Hi, I'm Derek Thompson.

Does the news feel overwhelming to you these days?

There is a pandemic, then there's inflation, and also this crypto thing, it's way too much

to keep track of.

That's why my podcast, Plain English, breaks down the news twice a week.

Short, sweet, and surprising, it's everything you need to know with key insights you won't

forget.

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