Oct 30, 202534 minS4
<p>In this episode of MIT's Data Nation, hosts Liberty Vittert Capito and Munther Dahleh sit down with economist, Harvard professor and former Chief Economist of the International Monetary Fund, Kenneth Rogoff, to...
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Data Nation
Hosted by MIT-IDSS · technology · EN
About this Podcast:
We face many overwhelming challenges in America today: systemic racism, data privacy, and political misinformation. These are big problems, and there are a lot of opinions and ideas on how to fix them. Scholars and industry experts often disagree on how to find solutions. So, how can we find the right way to move forward? We let the data speak for itself. Join hosts Liberty Vittert and Munther Dahleh as they gather data and get the facts about today's most pressing problems to find out: are solutions even possible? They'll investigate with MIT professors dedicated to researching these issues, and talk with the people on the ground encountering these problems every day so that we can find the best solutions that triumph over these challenges and solve America's biggest problems. Data Nation is a production of MIT's Institute for Data, Systems, and Society.
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What is Data Nation about?
We face many overwhelming challenges in America today: systemic racism, data privacy, and political misinformation. These are big problems, and there are a lot of opinions and ideas on how to fix them. Scholars and industry experts often disagree on how to find solutions. So, how can we find the right way to move forward?
Who hosts Data Nation?
Data Nation is hosted by MIT-IDSS. The show has published 30 episodes to date.
What has Data Nation covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Data, Debt, and the Dollar: A Conversation with Ken Rogoff" (30 October 2025, 34 minutes), "Beyond the Trip: The Data on Psychedelics" (30 September 2025, 36 minutes), and "Harnessing the Power of Data: Chat with Munzer Dahleh" (28 August 2025, 33 minutes).
How often does Data Nation publish?
Data Nation publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 30 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Data Nation?
Booking probability for Data Nation is 21%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Data Nation requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Data Nation's contact route on record: verified email.
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MIT-IDSS hosts Data Nation, a technology podcast with 30 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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- Sep 30, 202536 minS4
<p>What can data science reveal about the mind on psychedelics? In this episode of MIT's Data Nation, hosts Munther Dahleh and Liberty Vittert Capito speak with Nicolas Langlitz and Joshua S. Siegel about the future of...
- Aug 28, 202533 minS3
<p>In this episode of Data Nation Liberty interviews our very own Munzer Dahleh. Munzer emphasizes that while data is most important, focusing on the right data is essential for meaningful impact. Drawing from his...
- Jul 29, 202535 minS3
<p>In this episode of Data Nation, we talk with leaders of Colossal, a company working to bring back extinct animals like the wooly mammoth, Tasmanian tiger (thylacine), and dodo bird. Colossal CEO Ben Lamm, Chief...
Episode #8
Behind the Tariff: What the Data Says
Jun 30, 202529 minS3<p>In this episode of Data Nation, economist Dr. Dave Donaldson joins us to explore how data shapes U.S. tariff policy. The discussion focuses on why Americans are skeptical of tariffs, how different industries are...
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- May 29, 202538 minS3
<p>In this episode of Data Nation, economist Giovanni Peri and political scientist Margaret Peters join us to explore the evolving landscape of U.S. immigration and the data that shapes it. The discussion covers key...
- Apr 29, 202543 minS3
<p>In this episode of Data Nation, fitness expert Jillian Michaels joins us to explore the complex world of food safety, nutrition, and health. The discussion covers critical topics like hidden food chemicals...
- Feb 25, 202548 minS3
<p > Today on Data Nation, we are speaking with Kerry Emanuel and Kelvin Droegemeier to better understand extreme weather prevention and technology. Together, we'll explore extreme weather displacement, changing weather...
- Jan 30, 202552 minS3
In this episode, we dive into the rapidly evolving world of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) with Michael Schwimer, CEO of Big League Advantage and Alabama Men's Basketball's secret weapon to making it to the Final Four...
- Dec 16, 202442 minS3
<p>Today on Data Nation, we are speaking with Jeffrey Karp and Daniel Belsky to explore the future of anti-aging technologies. Together, we'll explore the accuracy of biological age tests, the ethics of anti-aging...
- Nov 26, 202433 minS3
<p>The 2024 election was a time of tension and polarization amongst Americans. With these pressures, according to Associated Press elections data, over 153 million Americans felt the need to cast their ballot this year...
Episode #2
What is going to happen on Nov 5, 2024?
Oct 24, 202432 minS3<p>Today on Data Nation, guests John Della Volpe and Scott Tranter join us to discuss the approaching 2024 U.S. presidential election. Together, we'll explore the many factors at play in the 2024 election from...
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The D in Democracy stands for Data
Sep 25, 202439 minS0<p >With Election Day nearing, this episode explores the relationships between polling and election digitalization with experts Andrew Gelman, a statistician and political scientist at Columbia University, and Brendan...
Episode #8
Driving technology change
Feb 29, 202439 minS2<p>Why are they using more electric cars in Norway than in the US? What are the underlying mechanisms that drive technological change, and how can we influence them? What is 'soft technology' and what role can it play...
- Dec 12, 202329 minS2
<p>When Maxwell Frost was elected to Congress, he struggled to find housing in DC. Today he advocates for stronger consumer protections and authors legislation to level the playing field between renters and landlords...
Episode #6
The case for AI optimism
Oct 24, 202329 minS2<p>As an MIT professor and tech entrepreneur, Devavrat Shah has seen firsthand how AI tools can impact research, business, and careers. While some have dire warnings about the scale of harm AI can cause, Shah is...
Episode #5
Data Dilemmas in Health
Sep 6, 202335 minS2<p>Facing the tough decisions of a serious health threat brings the need for information and analysis into a sharp and personal focus. Computer scientist Regina Barzilay was an expert in natural language processing when...
Episode #3
Can you steal an election?
Jun 8, 202331 minS2<p>The term "election fraud" is on the verge of making a comeback with the approach of the 2024 presidential election. Liberty Vittert and Munther Dahleh speak to MIT political scientist and MIT Election Lab director...
Episode #3
AI, Avatars, and Augmented Reality
May 2, 202337 minS2<p>Liberty Vittert and Munther Dahleh dive into the world of augmented and virtual reality this month with Professor Fox Harrell. Harrell is Professor of Digital Media & AI in both the Comparative Media Studies Program...
- Apr 4, 202336 minS2
<p>Ford Professor in the MIT Department of Economics David Autor joins Data Nation to explore how AI automation can replace, augment, and unpredictably change how we work.</p>
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Kenneth Rogoff
Professor of Economics and Maurits C. Boas Chair of International Economics, Harvard University
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Ben Lamm
Co-Founder and CEO, Hypergiant Industries
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Matt James
EVP, CFO & Chief Acquisition Officer, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality
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Dave Donaldson
co-founder and chairman, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
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