Love this podcast! It does cover what’s hot in the headlines now which can be a little tiring (and redundant) but a lot of episodes are topics that you really don’t hear much about but may be the underpinning factor(s) in current events.
I found it through the “webby awards”. It makes absolutely no mention of the USA surveillance state when discussing the “American internet”.
Are they all completely unfamiliar with Edward Snowden’s memoir?
To not address USA government surveillance shows impressive ineptitude. It is hatf to imagine them having a trustworthy presentation on any other matter.
Love the content but the host needs to learn best practices of podcasting and be aware that the mic picks up every nonverbal response. While these responses are natural in daily conversation they are distracting when played on a podcast. Host severely distracts from the guest speakers. Stop interrupting with affirmative “uh huh” and just let people talk. It’s not pleasant for listeners!
Although I only recently discovered this podcast and am just two episodes deep thus-far, I am impressed with the topics being covered as well as the depth and attention of their coverage. Am recommending this to my friends and family as a podcast to go deeper and more thoughtful on issues we all already know something about, but could benefit from additional perspectives and expertise on.
I really enjoy this podcast. They cover the latest current events that keep you educated beyond the major news media headlines. Fairly unbiased too which is great, albeit not perfect (but honestly what is these days). Highly recommend their coverage of interesting and often complex topics in a digestible manner!
I think they do an outstanding job of explaining or putting perspective on current and complicated issues/headlines. I really look forward to each new episode. Keep up the great work.
We don’t Ned women who sound like men unless their voices are pitched low. But we also don’t need and can’t bear women who sound like children. Unbearable! Spoils a great show!
Superbly scripted, edited, produced and highly informative podcast. Very accessible and intelligent. If you actually want to learn things give this pod a chance.
The Perspective on Ukraine with guest Richard Haas was outstanding. Very well presented fact based dissertation on all the factors leading up to the invasion of Ukraine. Plus a reasoned discussion about why the events 1/2 a world away, matter to me.
I was looking forward to this, but you can’t have a real conversation along this line without putting Tesla significantly in the middle of the discussion. Most every challenge you discuss is being addressed masterfully by Tesla. Instead, much of your discussion ignores Tesla just like inept Biden administration. Tesla is looking decades ahead while our government cares not beyond the next election.
A great foreign and domestic relations podcast that doesn’t get too overwhelming. They say the basic facts and it keeps you hooked. They give you the facts you need to educate yourself and keep up to date.
Expert interviews on a variety of important, interesting topics of national concern, but what separates it from the pack is the host’s ability to weave in candor, humor, and a wry inquisitiveness.
Great work!
I’m referring to the segment on hypersonic weapons. First, I have heard from other sources that the U.S. has held back from developing these weapons to avoid an arms race. This was never mentioned in the podcast.
Second, if China was worried about about the U.S. missile defense systems then they could have developed their own. Instead they are developing a first strike weapon (a term that the podcast conveniently never used).
The conclusion of this podcast was that it’s really the United States fault that China is building hypersonic weapons because the U.S. develops missile defense systems.
No balance was offered. It’s better to know nothing about a subject than to get a biased version.
Concepts and ideas talked about are intriguing but lack visibility of the whole picture. Would be great to get viewpoints from opposing sides instead of being so biased.
Want to really start to understand the issues circling the headlines? Why it Matters goes deep and tells the stories behind the headlines to give the listener a clearer comprehension of the subject matter. A++. Keep up the great work y’all!
"So" is the word that the host says prior to every question. Every single one. At no point does the word "so" add anything, and at every point it's irritating.
Humans use filler words and noises. That's normal. However, this is a well-funded podcast, and there is no reason all of this can't be cleaned up with editing. One star for being cheap or lazy.
Great Show! About time this got the attention due!
Seems to me the best way to not continue the crazy train is to stop insisting on growing the same old way that requires soil - the much sade cleaner and in the long run less wasteful
Way to grow what we humanos need to live well —?— hydroponics
I listen to three different CFR podcast. All are partisan or bias. The amount of liberal internationalist vs realist. Free market vs Keynesian. So on and so forth. They put out what they advocate for but sometimes give the spiel that CFR holds no institutional positions. Having a civil debate or at least highlighting different viewpoints would be better.
Why it matters is one of my favorite podcasts. The shows takes various complex issues and explains them in a thorough and easy to understand form. Thanks for what you do.
I just found this podcast. The Amazon episode was outstanding. Thought I understood the issue pretty well, but I learned a lot. I’m looking forward to playing past episodes now.
I have a Pavlovian response to the theme song of this pod, I look forward to it every week! I love hearing about what’s going on in the world and appreciate the deep dives that I don’t always get from other pods. 10/10 would recommend!
Great podcast on Fast Fashion and its impact on climate change. I thought that wearing cotton clothes was environmentally better than clothes made with synthetic fabric. I need to better educate myself!!!
Absolutely love this podcast! However, they rarely release new episodes, and those that are released are only about 30 min. Just wish they put out more content, because the topics discussed are so interesting!
Well done as usual! We were most impressed with how WIM has taken a complicated, rapidly breaking news story, and identified two crucial factors that were clearly examined and enhanced by articulate guest experts, great writing, and an always engaging host.
In addition, the show provided information that helped address questions where there are no easy answers.
Friend turned me onto the show. I listened to the hacking episode and enjoyed it so much that I binged all the way back to the beginning. I’m now a super fan. Keep up the good work and hope they start making them every week.
It’s an interesting podcast with lots of food for thought. One thing that I have noticed is that there’s a very obvious political/partisan slant which isn’t bad in itself as everyone has their own opinion. My problem with this podcast is that they don’t usually attempt to cover the other side of the argument. Very in-depth research that is crammed into a short amount of time, but the one sidedness of the podcast is starting to bug me... Other than that, well done.
I love how the show packs so much info in a 24 minute podcast. The diversity of topics is nice too. There is something for everyone from the environmental issue of recycling to a president being able to hit the nuclear “red button”. I learn something new ever time.
This actually seemed super quick and enjoyable! Things happening in the world that you probably didn't know about. Wonder what my next revlation will be...
