We need to talk about the future.

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Read online   Podcast | Opinions   Ready to stop feeding your rage and start embracing our possibilities? Every Wednesday, columnist Megan McArdle talks to forward-looking thinkers about how America can get unstuck and begin to thrive.  In her latest episode, Megan interviews Matthew Yglesias on how the internet changed politics — and life — forever. Plus, check out her conversations with America's weirdest Democrat and the sci-fi author who predicted AI.   How the internet changed politics — and our lives — forever Listen now. »   'The weirdest Democrat in America' Listen now. »   The sci-fi writer who predicted the future Listen now. »   P.S. If you subscribe to The Washington Post, you can connect your account to Apple Podcasts and listen ad-free. Just look for the Washington Post channel in Apple Podcasts.  Listen to Reasonably Optimistic now on your favorite app. Apple Spotify Amazon

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