Dwarkesh Podcast

Dwarkesh Patel has quickly become one of the most respected interviewers in the AI space, largely because of his preparation. Before each conversation, he does an almost absurd amount of research, reading papers, studying his guests’ previous interviews, and building question frameworks that go well beyond the usual prompts. The result is conversations that consistently extract new information, even from guests who have been interviewed hundreds of times. Dario Amodei sat down with Patel in early 2026 to discuss whether we are approaching the end of exponential AI progress. Elon Musk talked about putting AI compute in space. Adam Marblestone explored what current AI systems are fundamentally missing about how brains work. These are not softball conversations. Patel is polite but persistent, and he has a knack for framing questions that force guests into genuinely novel territory. With 117 episodes and a 4.5-star rating from over 500 reviews, the podcast has grown from a niche interview show to a must-listen for anyone serious about understanding where AI is headed. Episodes vary from quick 12-minute reflections to nearly three-hour deep sessions. Patel built his audience through substance rather than polish.