Is The Earth On Fire?

What Happened to Real Life?

For years, technology promised to make life easier. So why do so many of us feel more disconnected than ever?Bestselling author David Sax (The Future is Analog) joins Hit Pause to explore why people are rediscovering the value of real-world experiences. From bookstores and vinyl records to neighborhood restaurants, travel, and face-to-face conversation.We talk about why the future may actually be more analog than digital, how our relationship with technology has changed, and what anyone can do to bring more joy, meaning, and connection back into everyday life.If you've ever felt burned out by screens, social media, or constant connectivity, this conversation offers a hopeful perspective on what comes next.In this episode:• Why people are returning to analog experiences• The hidden costs of living online• How community and tactile experiences improve our lives• Can technology and real life coexist?• Practical ways to reconnect with what mattersSubscribe to Hit Pause for weekly conversations that make sense of a rapidly changing world. We're also on Substack (starprice.substack.com), Apple and Spotify. Links in bio.

The Graham Platner Phenomenon

What explains the rise of Graham Platner? He's become one of the most controversial figures in Democratic politics. Supporters see him as a bold new voice. Critics point to a series of scandals that would have sunk many campaigns. In this special episode of Hit Pause, I hear directly from the people behind the Platner phenomenon. You'll hear from five Platner supporters about why they're backing him despite controversies involving sexting allegations, a Nazi tattoo controversy, and racist online comments that have fueled intense debate throughout the campaign. You'll also hear analysis from Maine journalist Josh Keefe, who has closely covered Platner's rise and the questions surrounding his candidacy. And he went to High School with him. What emerges is a portrait of a movement — and a candidate who may say as much about the future of the Democratic Party as he does about himself. Why are voters willing to forgive behavior they once condemned in other politicians? What does Platner's popularity reveal about where Democrats are headed? And could this unusual Senate race have implications far beyond Maine?

The New UFO Files: What UFOs, UAPs, and the Evidence Really Show | Michael Shermer

New military videos, government disclosures, and congressional hearings have reignited the debate over UFOs and UAPs. But what does the evidence actually show? In this episode, Star Price sits down with Skeptic magazine publisher and bestselling author Michael Shermer to examine some of the most talked-about UFO footage in recent years. Together, they analyze the videos frame by frame, discuss what investigators know (and don't know), and explore why these cases continue to capture the public imagination. Topics include: • The most sensational UFO/UAP videos and what they actually show • Why the new UFO files created such a firestorm • The origins and legacy of the Roswell Incident • Government secrecy, disclosure, and public trust • Why eyewitness testimony can be unreliable • The psychology of belief and mystery • Why people are drawn to explanations that may not be supported by evidence Hit Pause is a long-form interview podcast for people who are curious about the chaos and tired of the hysteria. Subscribe for new episodes featuring scientists, journalists, historians, authors, artists, and insiders helping us make sense of a rapidly changing world.

Is The Earth On Fire?

Climate scientist and activist Peter Kalmus has spent his career studying what's happening to our planet. His conclusion is alarming — and he has a very specific argument about why billionaires are making the climate crisis worse, and why we all need to be talking about it.

Republicans Surrender

Former Republican strategist Stuart Stevens helped elect George W. Bush twice. Now he says the party he built has surrendered, and he's done pulling punches. In this conversation, Stevens argues Trump didn't change the Republican Party, he revealed it. Why Republican senators are despicable in their own children's eyes. Why Marco Rubio is a broken man. Why JD Vance will run in 2028 with a Trump son as VP. And why Democrats have one simple message to deliver in 2026, if they don't screw it up.