Deep Questions with Cal Newport

A Technology podcast by Cal Newport

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Cal Newport is a computer science professor and a New York Times bestselling author who writes about the impact of technology on society, and the struggle to work and live deeply in a world increasingly mired in digital distractions. On this podcast, he answers questions from his readers and offers advice about cultivating focus, productivity, and meaning amidst the noise that pervades our lives.

Recent Episodes

Ep. 393: Can Movies Save Us From Our Phones?
Published: February 23, 2026
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Ep. 392: Are “Micro-Streamers” the Future of Media? + Why Cal Spent $60 on a Task App
Published: February 16, 2026
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Ep. 391: Is AI Reporting Broken? + Rethinking Morning Routines
Published: February 9, 2026
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Ep. 390: What Happens When You Ditch Your Smartphone? + Assessing the Internet’s Latest Self-Help Sensation
Published: February 2, 2026
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Ep. 389: Is the Internet Hijacking Ambition? + Escaping Messaging Hell
Published: January 26, 2026
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Ep. 388: What’s Worrying Jon Haidt Now? + Should You Buy a Landline? (Cal just did…)
Published: January 19, 2026
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Ep 387: Can Substack Save Journalism? + Viral Advice for Ignoring Your Phone
Published: January 12, 2026
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Ep 386: Was 2025 a Great or Terrible Year for AI? (w/ Ed Zitron)
Published: January 5, 2026
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Ep 385: Single-Purpose Notebooks (REPLAY)
Published: December 29, 2025
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Ep 384: What Should I Read for a Deeper New Year?
Published: December 22, 2025
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