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Introducing How We Got Here -- NLW's new podcast

Oct 26, 2026 · 6m

Summary

The host announces the launch of a new podcast, *How We Got Here*, which explores the historical decisions behind major societal trends. The episode previews the first installment, *How Tech Lost America*, which examines the rapid shift in public opinion against data centers and the broader decline in trust toward the tech industry over the last 15 years.

Topics discussed

Introduction and launch of new podcast Overview of 'How We Got Here' episodes Philosophy: Agency vs. Inevitability Call to action for listeners Shapiro's initial excitement for Amazon data centers Shapiro's shift to opposing data centers Polling data on public opinion shift Political impact and bipartisan discontent AI's handicap from previous tech perceptions Historical decline in trust for tech industry Transition to full episode Closing remarks and sign-off
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