Plain English with Derek Thompson
The Ringer
Politics and current affairs · Ongoing · ~62 min
Taste attributes: talk-showjournalisticslowwholesomerealisticintricatelinearenclosedsocial commentary
Boxlist takeA realistic politics podcast, balanced on most other counts. Best if you like real life over fantasy.
Taste details
Pace: slow · Originality: balanced · Tone: wholesome · Weight: balanced · Realism: true to life · Story: intricate · Structure: linear · Look: balanced · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score
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About this podcast
Longtime Atlantic tech, culture and political writer Derek Thompson cuts through all the noise surrounding the big questions and headlines that matter to you in his new podcast Plain English. Watch Derek and guests engage the news with clear viewpoints and memorable takeaways. New episodes drop ever…
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- Publisher
- The Ringer
- Format
- Ongoing
- Typical episode
- About 62 minutes
- Latest episode
- 10 November 2026
- Categories
- News, News Commentary
- Taste scores
- How we score
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