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Economist Answers U.S. Economy Questions

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:10:06 -0400

Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago President Austan Goolsbee joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about the American economy. Are gas and food prices ever going back down? Is the Fed just a private bank or is it owned by the government? What are the best ways to tell if money is real? Answers to these questions and many more await on U.S. Economy Support.

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#Economy #FederalReserve #America

00:00 - American Economy Support
00:16 - Interest rates are high, but at least there’s billions in the vault
00:56 - Printers gonna print
03:29 - Just filled up my gas tank. AMA.
05:02 - My love language? A sub-5% fixed rate
07:20 - Counterfeit? Just touch Benjamin Franklin’s collar…
08:45 - 80,000lb door, you say?
09:45 - Cheaper credit? Don’t mind if I do
11:17 - Data centers: overheating the economy and atmosphere
12:48 - The Pussycat Dolls and future recessions
14:06 - The Fed, the Illuminati and world domination
16:13 - Surviving on hopes and dreams
19:03 - The economic check-engine light
21:27 - The 2008 recession can stay in the past
22:44 - Repeat after me: “the stock market is not the economy”
24:16 - Sources? Trust me, bro
24:53 - AI and the lump of labour fallacy

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Economist Answers: When Will Mortgage Rates Go Down?

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 02:10:06 -0400

MrBallen's Teachers Taunted Him For This

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:30:17 -0400

Ex-Navy SEAL turned content creator MrBallen visits WIRED to answer his most searched questions on Google. How did MrBallen get his name? What is MrBallen’s favorite story? What is MrBallen’s scariest video? Answers to these questions and many more await on MrBallen’s WIRED Autocomplete Interview.

#MrBallen #Navy #NavySEAL

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Trepanning: The Original Lobotomy

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:30:17 -0400

Medical historian Richard Barnett talks about trepanning, a neolithic approach to problem-solving.

#History #LouisPasteur #AlexanderFleming

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‘Jackass’ Cast Answer The 50 Most Searched Jackass Questions

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:30:16 -0400

WIRED tasks the cast of Jackass: Best and Last to answer the 50 most searched questions about Jackass.

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Bernie Sanders Answers Oligarchy Questions | Tech Support | WIRED

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:30:16 -0400

Senator Bernie Sanders joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about the oligarchy. What does Bernie mean by ‘oligarchy?’ Why do we call Russian billionaires oligarchs while we call US billionaires entrepreneurs? Can billionaires buy elections? Answers to these questions and many more await on Oligarchy Support.

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#BernieSanders #Oligarchy #Politics

00:00 - Oligarchy Support
00:16 - Fight oligarchy
01:03 - Oligarchs vs entrepreneurs
02:35 - Profits over people?
04:02 - Democracy is priceless, unless you’re a billionaire
05:31 - The 21st-century American revolution
07:27 - “Trump is working for his fellow oligarchs”

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Tennis in 2026? All About The Balls

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:30:16 -0400

Tennis star Taylor Fritz joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about tennis.

#TaylorFritz #Wimbledon #Tennis

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Millie Bobby Brown & Louis Partridge Answer The Web’s Most Searched Questions

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:30:16 -0400

_Enola Holmes_ co-stars Millie Bobby Brown & Louis Partridge visit WIRED to answer their most searched questions on Google. What is Louis Partridge’s favorite song? What is Millie Bobby Brown’s next project? Does Millie Bobby Brown actually have telekinesis? Answers to these questions and many more await on Millie Bobby Brown & Louis Partridge’s WIRED Autocomplete Interview.

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Millie Bobby Brown Tries To Move Things With Her Mind

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:30:15 -0400

_Enola Holmes_ co-stars Millie Bobby Brown & Louis Partridge visit WIRED to answer their most searched questions on Google. What is Louis Partridge’s favorite song? What is Millie Bobby Brown’s next project? Does Millie Bobby Brown actually have telekinesis? Answers to these questions and many more await on Millie Bobby Brown & Louis Partridge’s WIRED Autocomplete Interview.

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History Professor Answers Corruption Questions | Tech Support | WIRED

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:30:15 -0400

Professor and scholar in fascism and authoritarianism Ruth Ben-Ghiat joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about dictatorships, corrupt governments and kleptocracy. Which country is the most corrupt in the world? How do corrupt dictators hide their money? Is Trump the most corrupt president? Answers to these questions and many more await on Corruption Support.

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#Trump #Putin #fakenews

00:00 - Corruption Support
00:10 - The Goldfinger
01:11 - Alexa, define corruption
01:36 - South Sudan: 15 years of plunder and counting
02:46 - Managing state affairs, one family dinner at a time
03:59 - Maybe Harry Truman was right…
05:01 - The kleptocrat never leaves office empty-handed
07:14 - Money’s so far away, it needs a translator
08:16 - Netanyahu’s three strikes
09:12 - The hidden empire of Vladimir Putin
10:10 - Is Trump the most corrupt president?
10:42 - The authoritarian bargain
12:02 - #fakenews
12:41 - Corruption everywhere all at once
13:27 - Suffocating democracy
14:23 - STOP THE COUNT!
15:10 - Uncorrupting corruption

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Dictator Historian Answers America's Biggest Question

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:30:15 -0400

The internet asks, WIRED answers. Is American democracy going to die? Professor and scholar in fascism and authoritarianism Ruth Ben-Ghiat breaks down all of the key ingredients in a recipe for a dying democracy. From electoral manipulation through to a transfer-of-power crisis, Ruth reveals the hallmarks of a constitutional government in peril.

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#America #Democracy #Politics

00:00 - Is American democracy going to die?
00:45 - Electoral manipulation
02:44 - Weaponized government
04:48 - Press intimidation
07:18 - Normalization of extremism
10:24 - Transfer-of-power crisis
13:08 - However…

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Josh Johnson Answers The Web's Most Searched Questions

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:30:15 -0400

Comedian @JoshJohnsonComedy visits WIRED to answer his most searched questions on Google. Who is Josh Johnson’s favorite comedian? Can Josh Johnson draw? Can Josh Johnson solve a Rubik’s Cube? Answers to these questions and many more await on Josh Johnson’s WIRED Autocomplete Interview.

Check out Josh as a regular rotating host of _The Daily Show_ on Comedy Central and his latest stand-up special _Symphony_ on HBO Max. You can also catch him in a city near you on his Comedy Band Camp Tour. For dates, please go to https://www.joshjohnsoncomedy.com

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Josh Johnson's Uncle Doesn't Believe in Kangaroos, Pass It On

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:30:14 -0400

Comedian Josh Johnson visits WIRED to answer his most searched questions on Google. Who is Josh Johnson’s favorite comedian? Can Josh Johnson draw? Can Josh Johnson solve a Rubik’s Cube? Answers to these questions and many more await on Josh Johnson’s WIRED Autocomplete Interview.

#JoshJohnson #Comedy #TheDailyShow

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Forest Ecologist Answers Tree Questions | Tech Support | WIRED

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:30:14 -0400

Forest conservation scientist Dominick DellaSala joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about trees. What did ancient forests look like? What do tree rings really prove? Do rainforests create rain or does rain create rainforests? Answers to these questions and many more await on Forest Support.

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#Nature #Trees #Rainforest

00:00 - Forest Support
00:11 - Shh, don’t tell the Sky People
00:52 - Rebooting the ecosystem
01:39 - Oxygen? Saturated. Vibes? Jurassic.
02:06 - How trees communicate
03:12 - The truth of California forest fires
04:25 - Mother Nature’s booby trap
04:45 - “Trump is not right”
06:04 - Every circle tells a story
07:06 - Smokey Bear isn’t wrong, just misunderstood
07:58 - #teamtrees
08:43 - The world’s forests
11:10 - A deep-rooted connection
11:36 - Don’t call it a comeback…
12:26 - The Lorax is watching—he’s not happy
13:17 - What came first, the rain or the rainforest?
13:49 - Amazon Rainforest: just leaf it alone
14:41 - The oldest forest in the world
15:10 - 1 Tree = 22 kg of CO₂ removed
15:49 - The air freshener forest
16:30 - Concrete jungle where dreams are, uh, made of?
17:50 - The layers of the forest
18:52 - Some trees are just a little stumped
19:50 - A Franken-forest
20:34 - Ecologically balanced, as all things should be
20:59 - Survival of the fittest

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How Trees Communicate

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:30:14 -0400

‘The Odyssey’ Cast Answer The 50 Most Searched Questions

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:30:14 -0400

WIRED tasks Matt Damon (Odysseus), Anne Hathaway (Penelope), Tom Holland (Telemachus) and Robert Pattinson (Antinous) to answer the 50 most searched questions about _The Odyssey._ Whether it’s 10 minutes or 10 years, Odysseus gets there in the end.

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#TheOdyssey #Odysseus #Homer

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Every Greek Myth Behind the Constellations, Explained

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:30:14 -0400

Mythology expert and Professor of classics Peter Meineck deep dives into all 48 of the constellations the ancient Greeks used in the night sky. From maritime navigation to agriculture and timekeeping, Meineck explains how eight main groupings of constellations were tracked in the night sky—and how they translate to today’s mythological storytelling.

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What do Iron Man and Odysseus have in common? Professor Peter Meineck bridges the gap between modern superheroes and ancient legends in his new book: _Tony Stark, Odysseus, and the Myths Behind Marvel: Ancient Heroes in the Modern World,_ a fun and entertaining journey into mythology through the lens of iconic Marvel characters, investigating why these classic stories continue to resonate with contemporary audiences. The book traces Marvel’s intricate universe back to its earliest mythological roots. Meineck uses beloved heroes like Spider-Man and antiheroes like Deadpool to demonstrate how ancient themes persist in today's pop culture. He draws compelling parallels, connecting Black Panther to the legend of Atlantis and revealing how disabled heroes like Daredevil have archetypes dating back to Hercules. The book explores the shared struggles of characters like Scarlet Witch and the sorceress Medea, showing how these timeless narratives have shifted to reflect society’s changing values.

#TheOdyssey #GreekMythology #Odysseus

00:00 - All 48 Ancient Greek constellations explained
02:25 - Orion
05:03 - Canis Major
06:55 - Canis Minor
07:20 - Taurus
08:22 - Lepus
09:03 - Scorpius
10:03 - Lupus
10:59 - Centaurus
13:31 - Heracles
16:20 - Hydra
18:05 - Corvus & Crater
19:03 - Draco
21:43 - Aries
22:56 - Taurus
24:26 - Gemini
25:51 - Cancer
26:26 - Leo
28:00 - Virgo
29:26 - Libra
30:05 - Scorpius
30:35 - Sagittarius
32:05 - Capricornus
32:47 - Aquarius
33:31 - Pisces
34:00 - Andromeda
34:42 - Cetus
35:16 - Pegasus
36:30 - Cassiopeia
37:30 - Perseus
38:36 - Ursa Major & Ursa Minor
40:32 - Boötes
41:18 - Corona Borealis
42:05 - Argo Navis
44:25 - Lyra
45:47 - Ophiuchus
47:40 - Serpens
47:54 - Ara
50:53 - Eridanus
51:55 - Piscis Austrinus
51:13 - Cygnus
52:53 - Aquila
54:31 - Delphinus
55:30 - Auriga
56:45 - Trangulum
57:27 - Corona Australis
57:40 - Segitta

*Credits:*
Director: Joe Pickard
Director of Photography: Charlie Jordan
Editor: Brady Jackson
Talent: Peter Meineck
Creative Producer: Christie Garcia
Line Producer: Jen Santos
Associate Producer: Indigo George; Sara Ross
Production Manager: Evie Roop
Casting Producer: Nick Sawyer
Camera Operator: Jeremy Harris
Gaffer: Niklas Moller
Audio Engineer: Sean Paulsen
Production Assistant: Erica Palmieri
Fact-Checker: Paul Gulyas
Post Production Supervisor: Christina Mankellow
Post Production Coordinator: Erica DeLeo
Supervising Editor: Eduardo Araujo
Assistant Editor: Billy Ward
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Ms. Rachel Answers Parenting Questions | Tech Support | WIRED

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:30:14 -0400

Ms. Rachel joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning questions about toddler learning. Is it okay to let kids get bored sometimes? How much screen time do you let your toddlers have? Is it okay to hate playing with your toddler? Answers to these questions and many more await on Ms. Rachel Support.

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#MsRachel #Toddler #ForKids

00:00 - Ms. Rachel Support
00:19 - The wheels on the bus do, in fact, go 'round and 'round
00:59 - If I put subtitles on, does it count as reading?
02:02 - Potty training: Powered by M&Ms and prayers
02:46 - It’s okay to hate playing with my toddler, right?
03:31 - If it’s educational enough, it counts as school
04:11 - Surviving parenting, one Ms. Rachel video at a time
04:26 - ABC… elemenopea… Z!
05:06 - Tiny hands, big discoveries
05:49 - Speech delay? Talk to your doc
06:16 - Went down the big slide today. Big day.
07:26 - Selena Gomez is onto something
08:00 - Speaking in comic sans
08:29 - Groundhog Day, but make it toddler
08:53 - I bet you didn’t forget Old MacDonald
09:22 - Routine = predictability = safety
09:42 - “Does my Mom exist anymore?”
10:22 - I’m an abstract artist, I color outside the lines
10:44 - The Ms. Rachel effect
11:01 - Is it okay for kids to be bored?
11:32 - “Being kind is strong”

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The Stokes Twins Answer The Web's Most Searched Questions

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:30:14 -0400

The Stokes Twins visit WIRED to answer their most searched questions on Google. Can the Stokes Twins speak Chinese? Do the Stokes Twins have any world records? Are the Stokes Twins on Netflix? Answers to these questions and many more await on the Stokes Twins’ WIRED Autocomplete Interview.

Fans can now stream The Stokes Twins on Netflix with an archive of their most-watched content to date. Next up, the twins are expanding their storytelling into long-form content for audiences worldwide with a new Netflix series, set to premiere in 2027.

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Former FBI Agent Answers Heist Questions

Tue, 11 Aug 2026 01:30:14 -0400

Former FBI Special Agent and member of the original FBI elite Art Crime Team Geoffrey Kelly joins WIRED to answer the internet’s burning heist questions. How do you rob The Louvre in broad daylight? Is it true that Picasso once stole the Mona Lisa? Why don’t people do bank heists anymore? Answers to these questions and many more await on Heist Support.

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#Spy #Heist #Crime

00:00 - Heist Support
00:11 - Frickin' laser beams.
00:56 - Living rent-free in a federal database
01:18 - Mona Less-a by Lenny da Vinky
02:46 - Ben Affleck did his research
03:40 - Hang it in the Louvre
04:58 - For the culture, one masterpiece at a time
06:24 - Now you see me: now you don’t
07:13 - The perfect heist
08:23 - Ocean’s 11, but make it believable
09:01 - Picasso stole the Mona Lisa?
09:59 - Underground banking
10:48 - $150M hiding in plain sight
11:49 - Priceless ❌ Worthless ✅
13:27 - Pose for the archives
15:26 - $1 BILLION with a ????️
17:28 - Bank heists are so 90s
18:01 - Learning to be a criminal
19:43 - Curated by Monet, framed by Goering, seized by the FBI
21:28 - Mint condition, questionable acquisition
22:02 - Funded by grand larceny
23:09 - I got loyalty, got royalty, got digital trails inside my DNA
24:11 - Lukewarm on the trail

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