Which Side of History?

Which Side of History?

Join Common Sense Media founder Jim Steyer as he tackles the hottest issues impacting education, technology, politics, public policy and your family. Jim teaches a popular class at Stanford University as a longtime professor there. Now you'll hear candid conversations with prominent figures from Silicon Valley, Washington and beyond. Listen to Which Side of History and get insights you need today more than ever. When faced with critical moments, which side of history will you be on? Guests will include Tom Friedman from The New York Times, podcaster and tech journalist Kara Swisher, Pinterest CEO Bill Ready, historian Niall Ferguson, Pulitzer Prize winner Nicholas Kristof, former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, California Attorney General Rob Bonta, and best-selling author Michael Lewis. Hit that Follow button. Leave a Rating. Write a Review. And Recommend this podcast to a friend. Please note: The views expressed in this podcast are the personal opinions of Jim Steyer and do not represent the official views or positions of Common Sense Media.

Episodes

January 6, 2026 49 mins
Stanford University professor Jim Steyer leads a lively discussion on the influence of big tech on democracy and America's youth. As founder of Common Sense Media, Steyer moderates a debate that features prominent tech journalist Kara Swisher, Pinterest CEO Bill Ready and Zoom Communications CEO Eric Yuan. They explore the consolidation of power in major tech companies, the role of artificial intelligence, and implications for...
Mark as Played
Stanford University professor Jim Steyer tackles the critical issue of climate change, comparing the United States to China and other global players. His esteemed guests are climate change legend Bill McKibben, investor Saloni Multani, and Jim's brother Tom Steyer.
 
They debate the current state of the climate, the economic dynamics at play, and political influences shaping climate policies. They also di...
Mark as Played
In the inaugural episode, Common Sense Media founder and Stanford University professor Jim Steyer gathers an all-star panel featuring Pulitzer Prize winners Tom Friedman and Nick Kristof as well as media businesswoman Laurene Powell Jobs. The episode opens with talk about unprecedented attacks on American democracy and constitutional values. The panel delves into the current state of U.S. democracy, both do...
Mark as Played

Coming in January! The popular Stanford University class Which Side of History is launching a podcast. Join longtime professor Jim Steyer and his all-star guests as they discuss the state of American democracy, big tech, public policy, politics, and the impact on families today. The founder of Common Sense Media, Steyer offers a sneak peek of the first episode, dropping on January 6th. 

Make sure you follow Which Side of History on...

Mark as Played
October 21, 2025 1 min

Thought-provoking and insightful, Jim Steyer teaches a very popular course at Stanford University. Now the Common Sense Media founder is bringing his class to life as a podcast. Jim talks to the best and the brightest at the intersection of technology, politics, public policy and your family. At the end of the day, when critical moments happen, which side of history will you stand on? 

Guests will include Tom Friedman from The New ...

Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    The Breakfast Club

    The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!

    Crime Junkie

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.

    Two Guys, Five Rings: Matt, Bowen & The Olympics

    Two Guys (Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers). Five Rings (you know, from the Olympics logo). One essential podcast for the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics. Bowen Yang (SNL, Wicked) and Matt Rogers (Palm Royale, No Good Deed) of Las Culturistas are back for a second season of Two Guys, Five Rings, a collaboration with NBC Sports and iHeartRadio. In this 15-episode event, Bowen and Matt discuss the top storylines, obsess over Italian culture, and find out what really goes on in the Olympic Village.

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

© 2026 iHeartMedia, Inc.