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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