Kevin Roose and Casey Newton launch twice-weekly AI video podcast Machine Gods with NPR
kieranklaassen · x · 2026-09-17
NYT tech journalist Kevin Roose and Platformer's Casey Newton announced Machine Gods, a twice-a-week, video-first podcast about AI, in partnership with NPR.
It launches next month on YouTube and podcast apps, with radio distribution to follow — bringing their AI coverage to NPR's massive audience while remaining independent.
Related event: Hard Fork Ends as Hosts Launch New AI Podcast Machine Gods with NPR(4 posts)→
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