👂 If there’s anything we can all agree on, it’s this: we’re worried about the future. Since ChatGPT’s debut in 2022, a single buzzword has joined the ranks of our collective anxieties, echoing in every corner of the world: AI. The Last Invention, a podcast brought to life by Longview, traces the evolution of AI from an improbable concept to a very real tool — and potentially existential threat.

The hosts make the apocalypse sound entertaining: The show is hosted by NPR journalist and broadcaster Gregory Warner, alongside veteran podcaster and journalist Andy Mills. Both hosts leverage their expertise and stellar storytelling skills to guide listeners through a journey that kicked off much earlier than you’d think — post-World War II — when the idea for machines that think began budding. The podcast then traces these technological milestones all the way to a hypothetical future dominated by Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) and Superintelligence… Yikes.

The Last Invention is essentially an immersive audio documentary, spilling facts and hosting high-stakes interviews. The pacing is just right, the soundscape is enriching, and the narrative is compelling, whether you’re a tech bro or an AI newbie. Despite the depth of the subject matter and the length of the episodes, the show has more than earned its spot on our favorite 2025 podcasts list — and we’d argue is essential listening for anyone looking to understand the trajectory of AI through the lens of its own history.

WHERE TO LISTEN- You can tune in on Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Anghami | iHeart | YouTube | YouTube Music

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