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Plain English with Derek Thompson

Plain English BEST OF: This Is How the AI Bubble Could Burst

Plain English with Derek Thompson

The Ringer

News, News Commentary

4.72.1K Ratings

🗓️ 27 January 2026

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

Throughout December and January, we’re going to be re-airing some of our favorite episodes of the past year and beyond. This list includes interviews that really stuck with me and some others that you guys had tons of feedback and thoughts on … including this one! “This Is How the AI Bubble Could Burst” originally aired September 23, 2025. If you have questions, observations, or ideas for future episodes, email us at PlainEnglish@Spotify.com. Host: Derek ThompsonGuest: Paul KedroskyProducer: Devon Baroldi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcript

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0:00.0

If you're a fan of the inner workings of Hollywood, then check out my podcast, The Town, on the Ringer Podcast Network.

0:05.7

My name's Matt Bellany. I'm founding partner at Puck and the writer of the What I'm Hearing newsletter.

0:10.4

And with my show, The Town, I bring you the inside conversation about money and power in Hollywood.

0:15.2

Every week, we've got three short episodes featuring real Hollywood insiders to tell you what people in town are actually talking about.

0:21.7

We'll cover everything from why your favorite show was canceled overnight, which streamer is on

0:26.0

the brink of collapse, and which executive is on the hot seat. Disney, Netflix, who's up, down,

0:31.3

and who'll never eat lunch in this town again? Follow the town on Spotify or wherever you get your

0:36.1

podcast.

0:43.3

This episode is brought to you by Vanta. Security and compliance done wrong is a headache.

0:46.3

Done right, you build trust and grow faster.

0:48.3

That's Vanta.

0:50.3

For startups, Vanta acts as your first security hire,

0:53.3

using AI to get you compliant fast.

0:56.0

For enterprises, it's your AI-powered hub for compliance, risk and automating workflows.

1:01.0

From startups like Cursor to enterprises like Snowflake, top companies choose Vantor.

1:05.0

Do security and compliance right. Get started today at Vantor.com.

1:10.0

AI is incredible.

1:12.6

It can teach you how to fry an egg and even write a poem, pirate style.

1:17.6

But it knows nothing about your work.

1:21.6

Slackbot is different.

1:22.6

It doesn't just know the facts.

1:24.6

It knows your schedule.

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