Luke Vander Ploeg
Producer at The Daily who reported on and narrated his first‑hand experiences attending in‑person singles events for the episode.
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Feb 22, 2026 • 35min
Is the Swipe Era Over?
Amanda Hess, NYT writer at large who reported on AI matchmaking and the Love Symposium. Luke Vander Ploeg, producer who tried in-person singles events firsthand. Gina Cherelus, NYT dating columnist who tracks modern romance. They explore swipe fatigue, a return to curated in-person mixers, and bold AI matchmaking ideas — plus the tradeoffs of data‑driven love.
