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EPISODE · Jul 31, 2026 · 52 MIN

The Former ‘Voice of Google’ Speaks Out

from Galaxy Brain · host The Atlantic

Tech companies like Google famously started with a culture and psychology centered on doing good and changing the world. But as Google expanded, it had to adapt to its growing money, power, and influence, and Claire Stapleton, who worked there during this hinge point, describes how that felt from the inside. In this episode, Stapleton talks through her perspective about what happened to the company—and how for her, the work went from being inspiring and mission-driven to what she came to feel was a “bullshit job.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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