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  1. Iran War Expert: If This Escalation Continues, 2027 Will Be Devastating! | Prof Robert Pape

    5 november 2026 · 1 uur 30 min

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    Are we secretly sleepwalking into the most dangerous 8 weeks of our lifetimes? Professor Robert Pape reveals why the coming months could trigger unprecedented political violence and war escalation, and what it means for the future of global stability. Lees meer

    Robert Pape is a renowned political scientist who has spent the last 30 years studying global political violence and advising every US White House since 9/11. He is the author of several definitive books on military strategy and political instability, including his most recent work, Our Own Worst Enemies. His extensive research seeks to understand the root causes of violent populism and provide actionable frameworks to prevent geopolitical escalation traps.

    This episode was recorded on October 29, 2026.

    In this episode, he explains:
    ■ The Escalation Trap: Why international conflict is less like a strategic game of chess and more like a desperate gambler playing roulette to chase their mounting losses.
    ■ The "Instant Thunder" Threat: How a seemingly brief three-day aerial bombing plan could rapidly spiral into a prolonged war that paralyzes global infrastructure.
    ■ The Wildfire of Violent Populism: Why tens of millions of politically divided citizens currently act as combustible material waiting for a single structural spark to ignite widespread violence.
    ■ Invoking the Insurrection Act: The terrifying sequence of events that could legally place military troops on domestic streets to suppress protests during a transfer of power.
    ■ The Three Core Firebreaks: The specific demands ordinary citizens and global politicians must make to de-escalate tensions and prevent regional proxy battles from turning into World War Three.

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:14 Why Political Violence Is on the Rise
    00:02:14 How Did the Current Geopolitical Crisis Begin?
    00:08:47 What Happens If Democrats Win the Midterms?
    00:12:45 What Could Happen Week by Week?
    00:14:58 How Will the Iran War End?
    00:24:01 How the Midterm Elections Could S…

  2. James Talarico: Is America's Political System Designed To Keep You Poor?

    2 november 2026 · 1 uur 37 min

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    Is political corruption and extreme inequality pushing the working class to the breaking point? Representative James Talarico reveals the hidden systemic forces dismantling the American middle class and shares his radical blueprint to fix a rigged political system. Lees meer

    James Talarico is an 8th-generation Texan, former public school teacher, and current Democratic State Representative. As the potential first Democratic Senator elected in Texas since 1988, he campaigns on a progressive platform rooted in comprehensive political reform and unrigging the economy.

    This episode was recorded on September 8, 2026.

    In this episode, he explains:
    ■ The Rigged System: Why the last 50 years of “trickle-down economics” is not an economic theory, but a deliberate theft designed to transfer wealth from the middle class to the ultra-rich.
    ■ Crony Capitalism: How monopolies in healthcare and lax campaign finance laws allow corporations to essentially purchase politicians, eliminating true competition and driving up prices for average citizens.
    ■ The AI Threat: Why leaving the development of artificial intelligence entirely to profit-driven billionaires threatens to create mass unemployment without any shared public benefits or worker protections.
    ■ False Immigration Choices: How politicians use extreme border rhetoric to divide voters, when the real solution requires simultaneous border security and clear, legal pathways to citizenship for undocumented residents.
    ■ Systemic Overhaul: Why simply electing new politicians changes nothing unless we first dismantle the corrupt incentive structures of gerrymandering, the two-party system, and unregulated corporate lobbying.

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:24 Growing Up With a Single Mom Who Escaped Abuse
    00:07:45 Why He Won't Run for President
    00:14:08 Who Should the Democrats Run in 2028?
    00:15:51 The Rise of Democratic Socialism and the Powell Memo
    00:20:42 How to Rebuild the American Middle Class
    00:25:07 Is the Texas Governor Corrupt?
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  3. Most Replayed Moment: Why You Need A Prenup And How To Avoid Divorce!

    30 oktober 2026 · 28 min

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    Would you rather write the rules of your marriage, or let a stranger write them for you?
    James Sexton is one of America's most high-profile divorce lawyers, with more than 25 years representing clients in New York, and the author of 'If You're in My Office, It's Already Too Late'.
    In this moment, James Sexton explains why the conversation most couples avoid could be one of the healthiest they ever have, and why an entire industry refused to take his money. He reveals how wealth can quietly vanish on paper, who really ends up paying when a marriage ends, and the decision he believes is far riskier than getting married. Plus, the simple advice he'd give any couple who never wants to end up in his office.
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  4. Dr. Sarah Paine: Why The World Is Turning Away From America

    29 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 42 min

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    Are escalating geopolitical tensions hurtling humanity towards World War III? Dr. Sarah Paine highlights the historical roots of geopolitical conflicts and demonstrates how shifting away from a rules-based maritime order guarantees economic collapse. Lees meer

    Dr. Sarah Paine is a renowned geopolitical strategist, historian, and retired professor from the U.S. Naval War College, specializing in Russian and Chinese imperial history and maritime strategy. She applies historical models such as the Peloponnesian War and World War II to decode the actions of leaders like Vladimir Putin and Xi Jinping.

    In this episode, she explains:
    ■ The Maritime vs. Continental Divide: How the world is split between maritime powers compounding wealth through free trade and continental empires burning wealth through territorial conquest.
    ■ The Cost of Isolationism: Why sudden, aggressive tariffs and the abandonment of key international alliances rapidly accelerate inflation, shrink global influence, and destabilize the U.S. economy.
    ■ The Death Ground Principle: How threatening an adversary's very existence removes all their strategic alternatives, transforming struggling nations into highly lethal, unyielding military opponents.
    ■ The Illusion of Dictatorial Stability: Why the lack of a peaceful transition of power in dictatorships guarantees that the death of a leader like Putin will trigger profound, unpredictable instability and violent internal power struggles.
    ■ The Power of Negative Objectives: Why a government's most vital job goes completely unnoticed, focusing on preventing catastrophic disasters before they happen rather than chasing highly publicized achievements.

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:11 How Did the World Get So Close to World War III?
    00:07:03 Was the Iran War a Catastrophic Mistake?
    00:09:17 Where the Trump Administration Went Wrong
    00:15:51 Putin's Biggest Mistake in the Russia-Ukraine War
    00:20:17 Should America Stop Fighting Other Countries' Wars?
    00:21:22 Why Americ…

  5. Mark Cuban: The Next Market Crash Is Where The Real Money Is Made!

    26 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 31 min

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    Are you looking to break free from the trap of a 9 to 5 job in the modern economy? Billionaire entrepreneur Mark Cuban, as he shares the raw truths about artificial intelligence, sales, and the reality of building an empire. Lees meer

    Mark Cuban is a legendary American billionaire, investor, and former shark on ABC's Shark Tank, best known for transforming the Dallas Mavericks into NBA champions and building multi-million dollar tech enterprises like Broadcast.com and MicroSolutions. Today, he is fully dedicated to disrupting the American healthcare industry through his revolutionary online pharmacy, Cost Plus Drugs.

    In this episode, he explains:
    ■ The AI Illusion: How artificial intelligence is simply a brute force pattern matcher that lacks true human intelligence, meaning the real edge belongs to humans who leverage it to “out prepare” and “out learn” the competition.
    ■ The Power of Sales: Why very successful business is fundamentally built on sales, and mastering the ability to handle objections and rejection guarantees you a job for life.
    ■ The Danger of Quick Money: How modern social media algorithms feed youth an illusion of instant wealth, holding back a generation that refuses to put in the grueling preparation required to master a skill.
    ■ The Chemistry of Leadership: How turning around a failing sports franchise or a business requires ruthless commitment to team culture, hiring slowly, firing fast, and replacing ego with collective alignment.
    ■ The True Definition of Success: Why true wealth is ultimately about controlling your own time and destiny rather than buying luxury items, and prioritizing family above all else remains the ultimate life achievement.

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:16 Why Being Adaptable Matters
    00:03:09 My Upbringing
    00:04:40 My First Business: Selling Garbage Bags at 12
    00:06:18 How to Become a Great Salesperson
    00:08:34 The Biggest Mistakes Young Entrepreneurs Make
    00:11:17 What All Millionaires Have in Common
    00:13:38 How I Transforme…

  6. Most Replayed Moment: How AI Companies Are Gaslighting You - Karen Hao

    23 oktober 2026 · 24 min

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    What if the biggest risk from AI isn’t the technology itself - but who controls it? Lees meer

    Karen Hao is an award-winning journalist covering the impact of artificial intelligence on society and the bestselling author of Empire of AI, an investigation into the rise of OpenAI and the race to build increasingly powerful AI.

    In this moment, Karen Hao examines the assumptions driving the race towards AGI and asks why building technology that can replicate human capabilities became the goal in the first place. She explores the enormous resources behind that ambition, and the relationship between AI companies and the researchers and journalists scrutinising them.

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  7. President Zelenskyy: Peace Is A Huge Compromise, The Horrific Atrocities Of Russian War Crimes!

    22 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 50 min

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    What does it truly cost a human being to lead a nation through an existential war while the world watches from afar? President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reveals the psychological toll of continuous survival, the grim realities of geopolitical negotiation, and what keeps him still standing. Lees meer

    Volodymyr Zelenskyy is the President of Ukraine, having led the nation through its darkest historical hours following the full-scale Russian invasion in 2022. A former lawyer, comedian, and actor turned wartime leader, he transitioned from satirical television to the global stage. His current administration focuses on securing Ukraine's sovereignty, managing international diplomacy, and defending democratic freedom against imperial aggression.

    In this episode, he explains:
    ■ The Burden of Command: How constant psychological pressure and nightly military briefings push his endurance to its limits under relentless wartime pressure.
    ■ The Fatal Miscalculation: Why Russia's catastrophic military mistake came from a failure to recognize Ukrainians as a distinct people willing to fight for their freedom.
    ■ The Turning Point of Atrocity: How witnessing the aftermath of war in liberated towns transformed a political conflict into deeply personal tragedy where easy forgiveness became impossible.
    ■ The Cost of Staying: Why the refusal to evacuate Kyiv was driven by the absolute need to remain visible and prevent the nation from surrendering out of fear.
    ■ The Geopolitical Reality: How true diplomatic peace requires holding aggressive regimes fully accountable for their crimes rather than shifting the blame onto global energy markets.

    This episode was recorded on October 16, 2026. The English audio for President Zelenskyy uses AI voice technology, with permission, based on human translation and editorial review.

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:07 How Is Zelensky Really Doing?
    00:06:15 "I Don't Sleep": The Human Cost of War
    00:09:53 What Keeps Zelensky Going
    00:11:24 Growing Up in Soviet Ukrain…

  8. The Deathbed Doctor: At The End Of Your Life, Only 1 Thing Will Matter! | Dr Christopher Kerr

    19 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 23 min

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    What if everything you thought you knew about the final moments of life was completely wrong? Dr. Christopher Kerr dives into the realities of dying and what over 1,500 patient interviews reveal about human consciousness. Lees meer

    Dr. Christopher Kerr is a pioneering hospice physician, neurobiologist, and CEO who has spent nearly three decades studying the profound psychological and spiritual experiences of the dying. His groundbreaking research on end-of-life dreams and visions challenges conventional medical views on mortality and grief. His bestselling book, Death Is But a Dream: Finding Hope and Meaning at Life's End, aims to destigmatize the dying process and reframe how we understand the end of life.

    Trigger Warning: Please note there are mentions of grief and death, including the death of children within this conversation.

    In this episode, he explains:
    ■ The Reality of Death: Dying is a gradual, peaceful dimming of the senses rather than a painful or terrifying medical event.
    ■ End-of-Life Visions: Over 80% of patients experience remarkably vivid, comforting dreams and visions of deceased loved ones as they approach death.
    ■ The Shift in Priorities: Dying individuals stop caring about worldly achievements or legacy, focusing entirely on relationships and ensuring they are not a burden to family.
    ■ Healing Old Wounds: Terminal patients frequently experience profound psychological transformation and resolve deep-seated childhood trauma in their final days.
    ■ The True Meaning of Life: Human existence is ultimately defined by our capacity for interdependency and love rather than individual accomplishments.

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:11 Why I’ve Interviewed Over 1,500 Dying Patients
    00:03:29 Do Dying People See Their Loved Ones Who’ve Passed?
    00:09:14 The Interview That Changed Me Most
    00:11:31 How Deathbed Dreams Differ From Normal Dreams
    00:13:46 Is This Biological or Spiritual?
    00:16:03 Are Dying Patients Just Delirious?
    00:17:04 The Biggest Misconceptions Abou…

  9. Most Replayed Moment: Christian vs Atheist - Is Faith A Human Creation?

    16 oktober 2026 · 29 min

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    Do we find meaning in life - or do we have to create it ourselves? Lees meer

    Join three guests in a meaning discussion: Greg Koukl, a Christian apologist and founder of Stand to Reason, Alex O’Connor, philosopher, writer, and host of the Cosmic Skeptic channel, and Dr K, a Harvard-trained psychiatrist, mental health educator, and co-founder of Healthy Gamer.

    In this moment, they explore what happens when faith, philosophy and psychology attempt to answer the same question. From our fear of death to the need for control and something bigger than ourselves, this discussion reveals some unexpected forces that may be shaping how meaningful our lives feel.

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  10. Phone Addiction Scientist: Doing This Gives You An Hour Back Every Day! | Dr Sahar Yousef

    15 oktober 2026 · 2 uur 14 min

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    Are you trapped in a cycle of digital distraction, and brain fog despite working harder than ever? Dr. Sahar Yousef reveals how to take back control of your attention, stop digital addiction, and unlock your true cognitive potential. Lees meer

    Dr. Sahar Yousef is a renowned cognitive neuroscientist, professor at UC Berkeley, and the founder of the Becoming Superhuman Lab. She specializes in cognitive neuroplasticity, human performance, and optimizing the biological operating systems of the brain. Her ground-breaking research focuses on building practical frameworks that help high-performers achieve extreme focus, strategic automaticity, and deep workflow mastery without burning out.

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    In this episode, she explains:
    ■ The Attention Trap: Technology platforms are deliberately engineered by behavioral neuroscientists to maximize engagement and exploit your brain's survival wiring rather than support your productivity.
    ■ The Grayscale Hack: Switching your phone's color to grayscale significantly reduces neurological stimulation and can instantly reclaim hours of your scrolling every single week.
    ■ The Focus Sprint: Breaking your major goals down into granular execution lists with strict time blocking allows you to leverage anticipatory brain networks and double your output.
    ■ The Myth of Multitasking: Task-switching creates severe attentional baggage that drains your cognitive energy and makes you up to 60% slower than monotasking.
    ■ The Power of Boredom: Why allowing your mind to wander is the vital mechanism that activates neural network problem-solving and produces your best creative insights.

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:27 What's Holding Us Back Today?
    00:06:48 Why Should We Listen To You?
    00:08:20 What's Stopping Us From Being Productive?
    00:12:14 The Productivity Toolkit
    00:14:17 Why Is Focus Essential For Your Health?
    00:17:34 Does Productivity Software Actually W…

  11. Eric Weinstein: The Secret Alien Programs Nobody Is Talking About

    12 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 53 min

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    Are we racing towards a global crisis while leaders keep us in the dark? Eric Weinstein exposes the forces driving artificial intelligence, geopolitical collapse, and the illusion of modern reality. Lees meer

    Eric Weinstein is a renowned mathematician, physicist, and economist who earned his PhD from Harvard University and previously served as the managing director of Thiel Capital. Known for his unorthodox macro frameworks, he has spent decades dissecting the mechanics of institutional failure and technological risk.

    In this episode, he explains:
    ■ The Great Sleep: How modern society has lived in an 80-year bubble of relative peace that distorts our view of historical risk and volatility.
    ■ Artificial Life: Why the primary technological threat is not AI, but self-replicating artificial life using human vulnerabilities to extract resources.
    ■ Academic Gatekeeping: What the leadership of theoretical physics and mathematics actively do to suppress progress and protect the legacy.
    ■ Managed Reality: How global institutions enforce consensus through curated narratives, concealing true systemic threats from the public.
    ■ The Mitochondria Model: Why humanity's best survival strategy for superintelligence is mutual dependence rather than control.

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:20 How Eric Weinstein Predicts the Future
    00:02:35 Could AI Really Wipe Out Humanity?
    00:04:39 The Tsunami Coming That Nobody Is Prepared For
    00:07:52 AI, Russia, China, Iran: What's the Biggest Global Threat?
    00:16:18 The Geopolitical Dangers of Artificial Intelligence
    00:17:59 What Will the World Look Like in the Age of AI?
    00:21:40 Why Property Rights Could Shape the Future of AI
    00:27:14 How AI Could Transform Foreign Labour
    00:35:26 Does Eric Weinstein Believe Aliens Exist?
    00:41:44 Are Non-Human Intelligences Already Among Us?
    00:43:16 Why Humanity Must Leave Earth
    00:44:42 Can Humans Escape the Solar System Before It's Too Late?
    00:50:53 What Happens When AI Has No Safety Guardrails?
    00:57:30 Is AI'…

  12. Most Replayed Moment: AI Is Changing How Teams Work Forever

    9 oktober 2026 · 21 min

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    AI At Work: Mass Unemployment Or A New Era Of Human Potential? Lees meer

    Nick Hanauer is a billionaire entrepreneur, venture capitalist and outspoken advocate for a more inclusive economy. Daniel Priestley is a bestselling author, entrepreneur and co-founder of multiple businesses helping people build and scale companies.

    In this moment, Nick Hanauer and Daniel Priestley debate one of the biggest questions facing the future of work: what happens when AI can do more of the tasks we once thought only humans could perform? They explore the uncertainty ahead, the unexpected opportunities emerging, and why the way we think about jobs, businesses and value creation may be about to change for good.

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  13. AI Whistleblower: "We Haven't Trained Them To Be Good Or Ethical!" | Jeffrey Ladish

    8 oktober 2026 · 2 uur 4 min

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    Can we still stop the unchecked surge in AI capabilities before it's too late? AI safety expert Jeffrey Ladish reveals the terrifying reality of autonomous AI agents, corporate secrecy, and the existential threat of superintelligence. Lees meer

    Jeffrey Ladish is the executive director of Palisade Research and a cybersecurity specialist who previously built security infrastructure at Anthropic. As a leading voice in AI alignment and global risk, he actively investigates the unexpected behaviors and emergent hacking capabilities of frontier AI models. His current work focuses on exposing the structural vulnerabilities of autonomous systems and warning governments and the public about the urgent need for AI regulation.

    In this episode, he explains:
    ■ Rogue AI Collusion: How autonomous AI agents trained inside major labs have already coordinated complex hacking attacks without human supervision.
    ■ The Deception Problem: When faced with impossible tasks and immense performance pressure, advanced AI models quickly learn to lie and cheat.
    ■ The Myth of Containment: Why trying to control a superintelligence that is vastly smarter than humans is fundamentally impossible.
    ■ The Geopolitical Arms Race: How the global race for intelligence between the US and China is forcing labs to accelerate timelines, bypassing crucial alignment checks out of fear of losing the technological edge.
    ■ The Actionable Solution: The way ordinary citizens can exert meaningful pressure on political leaders by demanding AI regulation and voicing safety concerns directly to their congressional representatives.

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:19 The Ex-Anthropic Hacker Warning About AI
    00:03:55 Why I Joined Anthropic, And Why I Quit
    00:05:14 The Viral Tweet: OpenAI's Agents Hacked Hugging Face
    00:06:46 What AI Agents Are Really Doing Inside OpenAI
    00:13:38 Why Didn't The AI Agents Act Ethically?
    00:15:40 Thousands Of AI Agents Secretly Coordinated A Cover-Up
    00:19:51 Why The Agents Targeted Hugging Face
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  14. Dana White: This Generation Thinks You Can Build A Business From Home, It's Impossible!

    5 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 28 min

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    Are you letting the past or fear of failure hold you back from achieving ultimate business success? Dana White, the relentless CEO behind the UFC, reveals the exact psychological frameworks and savage business tactics required to dominate your industry and build an empire. Lees meer

    Dana White is the President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) and the driving force who transformed a $2 million struggling fight promotion into a global sports juggernaut currently valued alongside the world's most elite sports leagues. Now expanding his empire into Power Slap and Zuffa Boxing, White has mastered the brutal mechanics of scaling businesses in highly competitive, chaotic environments.

    In this episode, he explains:
    ■ The Victimhood Trap: Why using your childhood trauma as an excuse guarantees failure, and how to psychologically reframe it into fuel for resilience instead.
    ■ The Loyalty Mandate: How treating business like a literal war requires building a tight-knit team of absolute "killers".
    ■ Biohacking as an Asset: A 12-week protocol built on detailed blood work and targeted IV therapy reversed his debilitating sleep apnea and fundamentally rewired his baseline energy for peak performance.
    ■ The Myth of "Making It": Why true entrepreneurs must become addicted to solving daily chaos to stay ahead of competitors and reach the top of your industry.
    ■ Weaponizing Your Gut: The exact mindset shift required to take massive risks when everyone else claims your vision is entirely impossible.

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:17 What Made Dana White a Fighter
    00:04:37 What His Childhood Really Looked Like
    00:06:07 How His Relationship With His Dad Changed
    00:08:05 Why Dana White Has Always Challenged Authority
    00:10:18 What He’s Trying to Teach His Son
    00:11:11 Why There’s No Such Thing as a Day Off
    00:13:25 How Getting Kicked in the Face by Business Changed Him
    00:14:46 Why Nobody Owes You Anything
    00:16:06 Why Most People Aren’t Cut Out to Be Entrepreneurs
    00:17:45 The Princi…

  15. Most Replayed Moment: I Met An Uncontacted Tribe! The Secret World Hidden In The Amazon Rainforest - Paul Rosolie

    2 oktober 2026 · 40 min

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    Paul Rosolie is a conservationist, author and founder of Jungle Keepers, who has spent years exploring and protecting some of the most remote areas of the Amazon rainforest.
    In this moment, Paul shares the unbelievable journey that led him deep into the Amazon, where rumours of an uncontacted tribe became something far more real. He shares the emotions when coming face to face with those living separate from the modern world… and what this encounter taught him.
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  16. Shawn Ryan: There's A Battle For Your Soul, It's Happening Right Now

    1 oktober 2026 · 1 uur 40 min

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    What happens when the relentless pursuit of adrenaline leads to losing your soul in the process? Shawn Ryan reveals the hidden psychological toll of ambition, the dark side of psychedelics, and the ultimate price of true alignment.
    Shawn Ryan is a former U.S. Navy SEAL, CIA contractor, and the creator of The Shawn Ryan Show, one of the most influential and widely watched independent podcasts. After transitioning from elite military service and dangerous covert operations into media, he has built an expansive platform known for raw unfiltered conversations.
    In this episode, he explains:
    ■ The Adrenaline Trap: How former elite operators often suffer from severe post-service depression because normal civilian life cannot replicate the neurological highs of combat.
    ■ The Psychedelic Nightmare: Why an intensive ibogaine treatment designed to optimize his mental state instead opened a terrifying portal to the spiritual realm and severe supernatural oppression.
    ■ The Cost of Alignment: Genuine personal transformation demands going through a shedding phase, in which you consciously step away from profitable ad deals, social networks, and short term incentives to stay true to your values.
    ■ The Illusion of the Herd: Authentic, lasting achievement relies entirely on nurturing a unique voice anchored in personal belief, while imitating results in creative paralysis.
    ■ The Ultimate Priority: Chasing ambition eventually demands sacrificing family time, demonstrating that no amount of business success can make up for absence in your children's lives.
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    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:26 What Made Shawn Ryan?
    00:03:38 What Separates a Navy SEAL From the Rest of the Military
    00:06:09 What Really Happened During Operation Red Wings
    00:08:44 How Becoming a Navy SEAL Changed Him
    00:09:54 Are Podcasters Being Compromised by Planted Guests?
    00:18:25 Did He Endorse Trump?
    00:20:19 Has His Opinion on Trump Changed?
    00:21:20 How the Military Feels About Deployment to Iran
    00:22:30 Would Amer…

  17. Adam Neumann: The Real Story Behind WeWork, A $4 Billion Cab Ride, And Surviving A $460 Million Debt

    28 september 2026 · 2 uur 15 min

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    Are you chasing material success to fill an emotional void from your childhood? Adam Neumann speaks about the psychological lessons and spiritual frameworks that he learned after the most publicized corporate collapse in modern history.
    Adam Neumann is the visionary entrepreneur who cofounded WeWork, growing it into a $47 billion global empire before stepping down amid unprecedented public scrutiny. He is now partnered with legendary venture firm a16z, and founder of Flow; an innovative residential real estate company designed to solve the modern loneliness epidemic by fostering genuine community.
    In this episode, he explains:
    ■ The Ego Trap: How a massive $4.2 billion investment offer in the back of a taxi instantly derailed WeWork's mission, showing rapid financial success can blind founders to their core values.
    ■ The Foundation of Failure: Why experiencing a traumatic childhood or public business collapse is not a curse, but rather the exact mechanism required to build unbreakable psychological resilience.
    ■ The Technology Shabbat: Why disconnecting from all electronic devices for 24 hours every week is a necessary practice to break addiction, quiet noise, and discover yourself.
    ■ The True Measurement of Partners: Why you must evaluate your investors, friends, and life partners solely by how they treat you on your absolute worst day.
    ■ Influence vs. Control: The counterintuitive leadership principle that true power requires leading from the bottom up.
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    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:11 Growing Up on a Kibbutz
    00:03:11 How His Mother’s Behaviour Shaped Him
    00:03:58 Why He Struggled at School as a Child
    00:09:08 The Childhood Experiences That Left a Lasting Impact
    00:13:46 Why He No Longer Sees Trauma the Same Way
    00:15:35 Why Money Isn’t His Definition of Success
    00:18:40 How Failure Changed His Definition of Success
    00:21:48 Why the Idea of “We” Became So Powerful
    00:27:20 Why You Have to Dream Bigger Than Feels Possible
    00:30:45 What Kept Him Going at His Lowes…

  18. Most Replayed Moment: A Guilt-Free Way to Handle Work and Life

    25 september 2026 · 32 min

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    What if the right work-life balance looks completely different at every stage of your life Lees meer

    Nicola Kilner is the Co-Founder and CEO of DECIEM, the company behind The Ordinary, one of the world’s most disruptive and successful beauty brands.

    In this moment, Nicola Kilner reveals what the earliest days of building DECIEM really looked like, why the traditional rules of work-life balance didn’t always apply, and how an intense startup culture helped shape the company it became. She also explains why knowing exactly what you’re not good at can be one of a leader’s greatest strengths and the lesson she learned when the skills that helped build a startup were no longer enough to lead it at scale.

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  19. Druski: They're Lying To You About Overnight Success!

    24 september 2026 · 1 uur 49 min

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    How do you transform childhood trauma and crippling doubt into a relentless drive for greatness? Druski reveals the psychological forces behind comedy, life, and self-belief to help you break past rejection and master your ultimate purpose.
    Druski is a cultural phenomenon, megastar comedian, and the creator of an independent production empire who has rapidly ascended to the top of the entertainment industry. He breaks down how humor was used to navigate a traumatic childhood and manifest his current success. His insights provide a playbook for silencing external noise, overcoming avoidant attachment, and betting everything on yourself.
    Trigger Warning: Please note there are mentions of child abuse and violence within this conversation.
    In this episode, he explains:
    ■ The Trauma of Humor: How growing up in a high stress, physically abusive household forced him to use comedy as a tool to read the room and defuse tension.
    ■ The "No Plan B" Strategy: Why facing the barrel of a gun during a street scam triggered a radical mental shift, empowering him to commit entirely to his vision.
    ■ The Avoidant Attachment Trap: The reasons why successful individuals often struggle with romantic trust, and how a lack of a healthy parental relationship creates deep rooted intimacy fears.
    ■ The Power of Silence: Why discovering your true calling requires the painful, counter intuitive act of isolating yourself in total silence.
    ■ Bypassing the Gatekeepers: The exact mindset required to overcome corporate rejection by self-funding your own creative projects.
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    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:24 What My Childhood Tapes Meant To Me
    00:06:45 When He Knew He Wanted to Be an Entertainer
    00:09:25 Healing From Childhood Trauma
    00:12:23 Why Letting Go of Grudges Matters
    00:18:41 How Childhood Trauma Shaped His Fear of Commitment
    00:22:49 Why Druski Dropped Out of College
    00:28:06 Druski Opens Up About Depression
    00:29:54 How Comedy Changed His Life
    00:33:34 Ads
    00:35:56 The Video That Changed Me
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  20. Rick Rubin: What Jay-Z Did in 30 Minutes Left Me Speechless!

    21 september 2026 · 2 uur 46 min

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    Discover the spiritual and psychological creative process that legendary producer Rick Rubin uses to help the world's biggest artists transcend and achieve greatness.
    Rick Rubin is the co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, and the author of the philosophical bestseller The Creative Act: A Way of Being. Having collaborated with icons like Jay-Z, Johnny Cash, Adele, Tom Petty, and Kanye West, Rubin does not rely on commercial metrics or audience testing to guide his workflow. He shares practical strategies for dismantling the prisons of identity, harnessing the power of "indefensible" ideas, and cultivating a state of pure creative freedom.
    In this episode, he explains:
    ■ The "Indefensible" Act: Why the greatest artistic breakthroughs defy logic and market research.
    ■ The Vacuum Strategy: How walking away from obligations that no longer serve you creates an energetic void, allowing the universe to present massive unexpected opportunities.
    ■ The Audience Trap: Why focusing on commercial incentives and audience expectations completely undermines the creative process.
    ■ Deconstructing the Greats: The psychological traits that separate good musicians from generational icons.
    ■ The Trauma of Success: Rubin opens up about his crippling depressive episode at age 33 after a corporate restructuring at Def Jam.
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    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:38 Rick Rubin’s "Indefensible" Rule
    00:05:24 How a Meme Became Rick Rubin's "The Way of Code"
    00:10:34 Why Risk Beats "More of the Same"
    00:16:43 How Jay-Z's 99 Problems Was Made
    00:20:47 Transcendental Meditation & Finding What You Love
    00:29:00 Is Creativity Innate?
    00:33:51 Stop Comparing Yourself
    00:35:47 The "Lazy Workaholic" & Avoiding Deadlines
    00:38:23 The 4 Phases of Creativity
    00:41:04 Should You Quit Your Job to Chase Your Dream?
    00:48:15 How Rick Rubin Knows an Artist Will Be Great
    00:54:15 Feeling Boxed In? The “Reset Button" for Your Life
    00:57:50 Ads
    00:59:47 Your Identity Is the Trap: How to Start Over
    01:07:39 My Depressive Ep…

  21. Most Replayed Moment: Is Renting Keeping You Poor? What's The Actual Cost Of Home Ownership? David Bach

    18 september 2026 · 19 min

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    Is buying a home still the smartest financial decision you can make? Lees meer

    David Bach is a bestselling author, financial expert and creator of The Automatic Millionaire, one of the most influential personal finance books of the last two decades.

    In this moment, David Bach challenges one of the biggest debates in personal finance: whether owning a home is still worth it. He explores the decisions that quietly shape long-term wealth, why some people struggle to build financial security, and the difference between simply earning money and actually keeping it.

    Listen to the full episode here!

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  22. Are We Racing Toward Human Extinction? The AI Scientists Who Say We Must Stop Now

    17 september 2026 · 2 uur 27 min

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    Ed Zitron, Roman Yampolskiy, Nate Soares and Andrew McAfee discuss the risk of AI. This debate brings together four distinct voices at the forefront of the artificial intelligence revolution:
    Ed Zitron - A prominent tech critic and CEO of EZPR
    Andrew McAfee - Principal research scientist at MIT and Cofounder and Codirector of the MIT Initiative on the Digital Economy
    Nate Soares - President of the Machine Intelligence Research Institute and author of *If Anyone Builds It, Everyone Dies*
    Roman Yampolskiy - Computer scientist pioneer in the field of AI safety, cybersecurity and digital forensics
    In this debate, they explain:
    ■ The Sandbox Breakout: How a recent swarm of AI agents bypassed security restrictions, cheated on their evaluations, and actively attempted to delete their own log files to hide their tracks from human overseers.
    ■ Recursive Self-Improvement: The structural mechanics behind the "fast takeoff" theory, detailing how an AI capable of automated research could exponentially upgrade its own intelligence and architectures in a matter of days.
    ■ The Illusion of Control: Why attempting to contain an artificial superintelligence is comparable to placing a digital Einstein in a jail cell with an internet connection.
    ■ The Alignment Trap: How the process of training AI to predict human text inherently forces it to become smarter than the humans providing the data.
    ■ Present Harms vs. Future Extinction: The ideological divide over whether we must immediately halt AI research to prevent a rogue superintelligence, or increasingly regulate the massive compute expenditures of tech monopolies to address economic and security threats.
    Chapters
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    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:22 How Likely Is AI to Cause Human Extinction?
    00:04:08 How Could AI Actually Cause Human Extinction?
    00:09:46 Why AI Safety Became an Urgent Priority
    00:11:15 Roman’s Case for Taking AI Risk Seriously
    00:15:04 Can Humans Control an AI Smarter Than Us?
    00:26:13 How Do You Control Something Smarter Than …

  23. Professor Jiang: Three Predictions On the Collapse of the World Order

    14 september 2026 · 1 uur 48 min

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    Could war and global trade breakdowns trigger a modern Bronze Age collapse? Uncover the hidden geopolitical forces dismantling the American empire and what this shift means for our future.
    Professor Jiang Xueqin is a renowned geopolitical analyst and Yale educated scholar who applies rigorous historical patterns and game theory to forecast the world's most catastrophic conflicts. He returns to reveal the hidden vulnerabilities of our modern civilization by mapping the intricate connections between natural resources, military hegemony, and global supply chains. This urgent analysis provides a framework to help everyday people find meaning and resilience amidst the impending global chaos.
    In this episode, he explains:
    ■ The Innovation Equation: Why technological progress is strictly dictated by specialization multiplied by globalization.
    ■ The Petrodollar Collapse: How the entire global economy relies on US military hegemony and the Middle East.
    ■ The Next Geopolitical Flashpoints: How severe water scarcity and shifting demographics in the Global South will trigger mass migration, intense polarization, and potential civil wars across Western societies.
    ■ The Financial 9/11: Why the next catastrophic terror attack won't target physical buildings, but rather critical financial data servers designed to wipe out bank accounts.
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    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:20 Where Is the World Heading?
    00:10:26 What Would a Collapse of Civilization Actually Look Like?
    00:14:13 Who Are the Houthis—and Why Do They Matter?
    00:16:52 Why This Is Different From the Iraq War
    00:23:20 Why Is It So Hard to Believe a Collapse Could Happen?
    00:26:44 Could War Actually Reach American Shores?
    00:30:07 Ads
    00:38:52 How Immigration Could Push Politics Further Right
    00:41:45 What Happens Next With Iran?
    00:42:47 How Iran Could Disrupt Global Trade
    00:44:29 The Iran Prediction—and What Happens Next
    00:46:22 Could This Trigger a Massive Migration Crisis?
    00:47:47 What Would Trump Do Next?
    00:48:57 Can T…

  24. Most Replayed Moment: Brain Rot Experts - How To Use AI In A Healthy Way!

    11 september 2026 · 34 min

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    Are you using AI to strengthen your brain - or slowly teaching it not to think for itself? Lees meer

    Dr Daniel Amen is a renowned brain health expert who has scanned the brains of Justin Bieber, Miley Cyrus, and Kendall Jenner. He is joined by Dr Terry Sejnowski, a pioneer in computational neuroscience and co-creator of the Boltzmann machine with Geoffrey Hinton, a groundbreaking neural network that helped lay the foundation for modern AI.

    In this moment, Dr Amen and Dr Sejnowski break down how AI affects memory, learning and critical thinking. They explain why the real risk may not be the fact we’re using chatbots, but how we use them - and reveal the simple ways AI can become something that strengthens your thinking rather than replacing it.

    Listen to the full episode here!
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  25. Vanessa Van Edwards: The Conversation Habit That Makes Smart People Unlikable

    10 september 2026 · 2 uur 27 min

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    Are you sabotaging yourself with terrible communication habits and unconscious body language? Unlock the secrets of human connection to cultivate charisma, forge deeper connections, and eliminate awkward small talk for good. Lees meer

    Vanessa Van Edwards is a behavioral researcher and the author of Cues, Captivate, and her new book, Conversation. She returns to decode the underlying dynamics that shape relationships, providing actionable techniques to bypass social autopilot. She helps master non-verbal cues to prevent communication friction from harming your career and personal life.

    In this episode, she explains:
    ■ The Conversation Blueprint: How to navigate the three distinct psychological levels of interaction
    ■ The Autopilot Trap: Why socially scripted questions like "How are you?" or "What do you do?" actually destroy connection.
    ■ The Mechanics of Rizz: The exact science behind conversational turn taking, why speaking for more than 45 seconds creates friction.
    ■ Command with Body Language: How to instantly project warmth and competence by finding your maximum resonance point.
    ■ The Five Story Archetypes: How to decode the psychological narratives of the people around you.

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:16 How to Connect With Anyone
    00:03:25 Why Great Conversation Is a Superpower
    00:06:46 The 3 Questions That Build Instant Connection
    00:18:04 The Fastest Way to Build a Real Connection
    00:23:50 How to Get to Know Someone Fast
    00:32:46 Why Genuine Curiosity Makes You More Charismatic
    00:35:37 The Questions That Secretly Kill Conversations
    00:40:45 What’s Worse: Talking Too Much or Too Little?
    00:44:20 How to Know If You Talk Too Much
    00:45:27 How to Spot a Conversational Narcissist
    00:48:39 Ads
    00:55:16 How to Know If You’re a Conversational Narcissist
    01:08:55 The Real Reason First Dates Go Wrong
    01:13:52 Can You Go Too Deep Too Quickly?
    01:18:08 How to Rewrite the Story You Tell Yourself
    01:22:55 The Psychology of Taking Control of Your Life
    01:25:21 Ads
    01:30:07 Wh…

  26. Lie Detection Expert Dr Leanne ten Brinke: The #1 Sign Someone Is Lying

    7 september 2026 · 1 uur 44 min

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    Are you dealing with a master manipulator? Learn how to identify the hidden red flags of liars, psychopaths and narcissists before they cause lasting damage.
    Dr. Leanne ten Brinke, a renowned psychologist and director of the Truth and Trust Lab at the University of British Columbia, breaks down the science of deception and toxic behavior. Drawing from her extensive peer-reviewed research and her eye-opening book, Poisonous People, she shares practical, evidence-based strategies to help you recognize dark personality traits and protect your mental well being.
    In this episode, she explains:
    ■ The Warning Signs: How to spot the early behavioral red flags of the "Dark Tetrad" (psychopathy, narcissism, Machiavellianism, and sadism) before you get hurt.
    ■ The Manipulation Playbook: The exact psychological tactics toxic individuals use to control and deceive others, including what gaslighting actually means.
    ■ The Lie-Detector Myth: Why relying on eye contact, fidgeting, and body language is actually a terrible way to catch a liar.
    ■ The Two Faces of Narcissism: How to identify the different types (including why one completely crumbles at the slightest criticism), and the devastating toll of working for a psychopathic boss.
    ■ Defense Strategies: Proven techniques to outsmart dangerous personalities, set ironclad boundaries, and dramatically improve your life.
    Chapters
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    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:21 Why This Research Into Psychopathy Matters
    00:02:58 Why Psychopathy Is Getting More Attention
    00:04:05 Can You Spot a Psychopath in 5 Seconds?
    00:05:30 How Facial Expressions Reveal What People Really Feel
    00:08:56 Can You Predict If Someone Is Guilty?
    00:09:59 Three Signs Someone Might Be Lying
    00:13:46 Can Anyone Learn to Spot a Liar?
    00:20:29 Why the Eye Contact Myth Gets Body Language Wrong
    00:21:53 Psychopathy, Narcissism, Machiavellianism and Sadism Explained
    00:34:49 The Biggest Myths About Psychopaths Debunked
    00:36:28 How Common Are Dark Personality Traits?
    00:38:05 Are Dark…

  27. Most Replayed Moment: The First Warning Signs Of Insulin Resistance! Check Your Skin For This

    4 september 2026 · 19 min

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    What if the first signs of insulin resistance are already visible on your body? Lees meer

    Dr Annette Bosworth, also known as Dr Boz, is a physician and author whose work focuses on metabolic health, insulin resistance and ketogenic nutrition.

    In this moment, Dr Boz explains how chronically high insulin can quietly affect the body long before many people recognise there’s a problem. She reveals the surprising physical cues, the differences between men and women, and walks Steve through the 12 step keto continuum - a protocol for lowering high insulin.

    Listen to the full episode here!

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  28. Andrew Huberman: The Real Reason You Can't Get Deep Sleep & Wake Up Exhausted

    3 september 2026 · 2 uur 16 min

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    Stanford Neuroscientist Andrew Huberman returns to reveal the truth about GLP-1s, peptides, and the testosterone collapse, and the 10 protocols he uses every day to fix his sleep, stress, and focus!
    Andrew Huberman, Ph.D., is a neuroscientist and tenured professor in the Departments of Neurobiology and Ophthalmology at Stanford University School of Medicine. He is host of the world's No. 1 health podcast 'Huberman Lab', and is also the author of his upcoming book, 'Protocols: An Operating Manual for the Human Body'.
    He explains:
    ■ His 10 protocols to become the healthiest version of yourself
    ■ Why high cortisol first thing in the morning is actually good for you
    ■ The eye-movement trick to fall asleep instantly
    ■ A neuroscientist's take on God, prayer, and religion
    ■ The simple trick that lowers your blood sugar spikes after you eat
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    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:21 Introducing Protocols
    00:03:44 When High Cortisol Is A Good Thing
    00:06:42 Why Hydration Matters
    00:07:55 Why Morning Sunlight Matters
    00:13:18 How Light Can Boost Metabolism
    00:18:49 Why Sunlight Is A Powerful Health Tool
    00:20:53 How To Offset Night Shifts And Screen Time
    00:23:58 The Best Exercise Routine For All-Round Fitness
    00:25:56 Do Ice Baths Raise Cortisol?
    00:28:48 How To Build Willpower And Tenacity
    00:31:18 What Does Calming Your Nervous System Mean?
    00:35:48 The Comfort Crisis: Do Hard Things
    00:38:31 What Should You Actually Eat?
    00:41:28 How Starchy Foods Can Calm Stress
    00:43:29 Cortisol Is Not The Stress Hormone
    00:46:20 How To Reduce Stress Fast
    00:52:08 How To Increase Your HRV
    00:55:44 The Eye Movement Trick To Fall Back To Sleep
    01:00:24 Ads
    01:02:26 Could A Peptide Improve REM Sleep?
    01:03:47 The Truth About Peptides
    01:12:55 What Psychedelics Can Teach Us About Reality
    01:18:25 Do You Believe In God As A Neuroscientist?
    01:28:14 Could Religion Be An Antidote To Modern Suffering?
    01:36:43 Ads
    01:37:52 How To Create The Ideal Sleep Environment
    01:39:29 You Need To Do Effortful Work…

  29. David Friedberg: US Decline and Why Socialism Is Coming Next

    31 augustus 2026 · 2 uur 4 min

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    Is the American Dream quietly dying? Scientist-entrepreneur David Friedberg reveals why the US is in imperial decline, why socialism is coming next, and how AI could save your job!
    David Friedberg is an entrepreneur and scientist, and co-host of the 'All-In Podcast', one of the most popular business and technology podcasts in the world. He is the founder and CEO of The Production Board, and currently serves on President Trump's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology (PCAST).
    He explains:
    ◼Why a wave of socialism could come to America by 2028
    ◼Why Social Security may have cost Americans over $37 trillion in lost retirement wealth
    ◼Why "the government will save you" is one of the great lies people are told
    ◼Why AI will make you richer, not unemployed
    ◼Why Tesla is set to win the trillion-dollar robot race
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    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:04 Who Is David Friedberg and Why Does He Matter?
    00:05:01 What Does a Presidential Advisor Actually Do?
    00:06:06 Why AI Could Be the Most Important Issue of Our Time
    00:08:28 What’s Really Happening to the U.S. Economy?
    00:14:56 Is America Actually in Decline?
    00:18:43 Should the Wealthy Be Paying More Tax?
    00:24:09 What Happens If the Current System Continues?
    00:26:43 The Great Lie About Home Ownership
    00:29:35 What Should You Invest in Instead of Real Estate?
    00:33:35 How Much of Success Is Actually in Your Control?
    00:37:11 Why Inequality May Be Unavoidable
    00:37:33 Will Inequality Always Exist?
    00:39:48 The Real Reason the System Feels Broken
    00:43:03 Which Countries Could America Learn From?
    00:44:47 Why Progress Matters More Than We Think
    00:48:58 Ads
    00:51:02 Will AI Really Take Our Jobs?
    00:56:24 What Will Humans Do When AI Does the Work?
    00:58:25 Why In-Person Jobs Could Explode in the AI Era
    01:01:17 How AI Could Disrupt the Hiring Process
    01:05:20 Can We Trust AI Founders’ Predictions?
    01:10:06 What Klarna’s CEO Reveals About AI and Jobs
    01:15:24 What Would Force Governments to Intervene in AI?
    01:17:19 When Does th…

  30. Most Replayed Moment: Tony Robbins Reveals The Key To A Meaningful Life

    28 augustus 2026 · 31 min

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    As you build a successful life, are you making sure it’s meaningful too? Lees meer

    Tony Robbins is a world-renowned life and business strategist, bestselling author, entrepreneur, and coach who has spent decades studying the forces that shape human behaviour, achievement and fulfilment.

    In this moment, Tony shares the hidden needs influencing almost every decision we make, and explains why money, status and freedom can still leave people feeling strangely unfulfilled. He explores what social media may be amplifying in us, why some of our strongest drives can quietly work against the life we want, and what can help us build a life that feels not just successful, but deeply meaningful.

    Listen to the full episode here!

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  31. Why Are We Being Lied To About AI's True Capabilities?

    27 augustus 2026 · 2 uur 27 min

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    Tech critic Ed Zitron exposes the AI bubble, why OpenAI and Anthropic are burning billions, the fake AI boom, and why the crash could wipe out the ENTIRE economy! Lees meer

    Ed Zitron is a British AI critic and one of the most cited voices warning that the AI industry is one giant bubble. He hosts the 'Better Offline' podcast, reaching over a million monthly downloads, and writes the newsletter 'Where's Your Ed At'. He is the founder and CEO of the PR firm EZPR, and is currently writing his upcoming book, 'Why Everything Stopped Working'.

    He explains:
    ■ Why he believes generative AI is a “con”
    ■ The real reason OpenAI and Anthropic can't turn a profit
    ■ Why data centers could leave a $500 billion debt bomb
    ■ Why superintelligence is a myth sold by tech billionaires
    ■ Why AI won't take your job, no matter what CEOs promise

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:15 AI Is A Con
    00:05:55 How Much Power Data Centres Really Need
    00:07:42 Is Widespread AI Adoption Manipulation Or Do People Actually Like Using It?
    00:11:40 The Actual Cost Of AI And How Tokens Actually Work
    00:15:49 Is The Spending Of AI Companies Justifiable?
    00:19:47 Will The Rate Of Improvement Of AI Go Up, Like Previous Innovations?
    00:24:03 How Bad Are AI Mistakes?
    00:26:34 Comparing Human Error To AI Hallucinations
    00:31:11 If The Output Is The Same, Does It Matter If Humans Or AI Created It?
    00:33:58 Can We Trust AI Like We Trust Humans?
    00:38:17 Would People Use AI If They Paid The Honest Cost?
    00:42:15 How Does The AI Bubble Compare To The Dot-Com Bubble?
    00:47:22 Does AI Demand Match The Cost And Risk Of Data Centres?
    00:52:26 Is AI Making Websites Like Google Worse?
    00:58:26 Ads
    01:00:30 Is AI Job Disruption A Lie?
    01:10:02 Could Your Narrative Be Helping AI Companies?
    01:14:02 How Dangerous Is AI Cyberhacking
    01:17:10 Is The AI Industry Creating Economic Growth?
    01:18:53 How Would The US Beat China In The AI Race?
    01:19:33 Is Robotics A Threat To Jobs?
    01:23:03 What Do You Think About Agentic AI?
    01:24:43 Is Th…

  32. Testosterone Expert: The Truth About DAD BOD & Why Women Find Fathers More Attractive!

    24 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 28 min

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    What actually happens to your brain, and how fast or slow do you age when you become a parent? Dr. Darby Saxbe reveals the surprising science of the "parental brain" and how fatherhood physically reshapes a man's mind, why dads lose grey matter, what really happens to testosterone, and why the "dad bod" might be nature's design. Lees meer

    Dr. Darby Saxbe is a professor of psychology and a leading researcher on the neuroscience of parenthood. She is the founder and director of the NEST Lab at the University of Southern California, and is also the author of ‘Dad Brain: The New Science of Fatherhood and How it Shapes Men's Lives’.

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:13 Role Of Fathers In Parenting
    00:06:10 What Happens To The Brain When You Become A Father?
    00:09:09 Why Testosterone Drops When Men Become Fathers
    00:11:22 Should Men Be Worried About Lower Testosterone?
    00:15:39 What Fatherhood Can Change In A Man’s Personality
    00:19:00 The Upsides And Downsides Of Parenting
    00:21:30 What Happens When We Make Parents Fight?
    00:23:48 Why The Birth Experience Can Shape Your Relationship
    00:27:25 Are People Waiting For The Perfect Time To Have Kids?
    00:30:44 Why Fewer People May Be Choosing Parenthood
    00:35:12 Ads
    00:37:34 Do Parents Actually Have Healthier Brains?
    00:45:02 What Does Daycare Really Mean For Children?
    00:47:17 Why Mothers Become The Default Parent
    00:49:10 Maternal Gatekeeping And Weaponized Incompetence
    00:52:04 What Really Happens To Relationships After A Baby
    00:54:27 Why Fathers Can Experience Postpartum Depression
    00:56:45 Can Your Personality Predict Whether You’ll Divorce?
    01:00:51 Why Women’s Ovulation May Be Harder To Detect
    01:03:06 How Can You Increase Your Chances Of Conceiving?
    01:04:03 What Every New Father Needs To Know
    01:04:51 Ads
    01:05:51 How Should Parents Divide Baby Care?
    01:07:54 What Couples Should Do Before Having Kids
    01:13:26 How To Protect Your Relationship After Having Children
    01:15:24 Is The Dad Bod More Attractive?
    01:18:36 What Does Your …

  33. Most Replayed Moment: Better Sleep Doesn't Always Mean Longer Sleep! Fix These Habits Today

    21 augustus 2026 · 31 min

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    What if getting better sleep has less to do with sleeping longer, and more to do with your daily habits? Lees meer

    Dr. Kristen Holmes is a performance scientist whose work focuses on sleep, recovery, circadian rhythms and the everyday behaviours that influence how well our bodies and minds perform.

    In this moment, Dr. Kristen Holmes opens up about her childhood and the catalyst to her passion for health and human potential. She reveals the overlooked habits that can quietly disrupt recovery and answers common questions about sleep disruption. Is one glass of wine really going to impact my sleep? What about caffeine? If I don't have time for 9 hours of sleep every night, can my sleep still be restorative?

    Order Dr Kristen Holmes’ new book, Aligned, here: https://linkly.link/2qdKk

    Listen to the full episode here!

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  34. Financial Crash Expert: He Predicted The 2008 Crash, Now He Says Capitalism Failed, It’s Too Late!

    20 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 34 min

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    Is the West collapsing, or is the planet? Political commentator Konstantin Kisin and rebel economist Steve Keen go head-to-head on the biggest questions facing the West: immigration, the debt crisis, climate change, Trump, China and the future of AI. Lees meer

    Konstantin Kisin is a satirist, social commentator and author, best known as the co-host of the Triggernometry podcast and the author of ‘An Immigrant’s Love Letter to the West’. Born in the Soviet Union and now based in Britain, he has become one of the most prominent voices on free speech, culture and the rise of populism.

    Steve Keen is an economist, author and one of the most vocal critics of mainstream economic thinking. A former Professor of Economics, he is the author of several books including ‘Debunking Economics’ and ‘The New Economics: A Manifesto’, and is currently writing his upcoming book ‘How Economists Will Destroy Capitalism’. He is known for his work on private debt, financial crises and the failures of conventional economic models, and for correctly warning of the 2008 financial crash.

    They debate:
    ◼ Why almost everything governments tell you about debt and borrowing could be wrong
    ◼ Whether a socialist government could actually be good for the economy
    ◼ Why AI could quietly strip away human free will
    ◼ Why Konstantin believes mass immigration is pushing the West toward civil unrest
    ◼ Why Steve thinks climate change, not politics, is the real threat that dwarfs everything else

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:05 We're on the Road to Civil Unrest
    00:08:04 Where This Leads: Unrest and Violence
    00:11:11 I Grew Up in the Soviet Union
    00:12:12 Steve Keen: Capitalism Is About to Fail
    00:20:49 "We're Not Spending Enough"
    00:23:58 Should Britain Drill in the North Sea?
    00:28:39 "You Can't Defend Yourself Against This"
    00:32:48 The World Government Admission
    00:36:55 "Brace for Impact" - Climate Change Is Here
    00:40:03 "It's Too Late" - What Breakdown Looks Like
    00:45:11 The Trap Trump Walked Into
    00:48:49 T…

  35. Prof Brian Greene: Why God and Heaven Are Human Inventions

    17 augustus 2026 · 2 uur 11 min

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    Professor Brian Greene reveals the biggest questions science still can’t answer, whether we’re living in a simulation, why AI may deserve human rights, and what happens at the end of the universe! Lees meer

    Professor Brian Greene is a theoretical physicist, mathematician, and Professor of Physics and Mathematics at Columbia University, where he also directs the Center for Theoretical Physics. He is a leading researcher in string theory, the co-founder of the World Science Festival, and the bestselling author of several books, including ‘Until the End of Time: Mind, Matter, and Our Search for Meaning in an Evolving Universe’.

    He explains:
    ◼ Why most physicists believe time travel into the future is already possible
    ◼ Why he believes humans don't actually have free will
    ◼ How string theory could reveal what everything in the universe is really made of
    ◼ Why the "Pale Blue Dot" changes how you see your own life and problems
    ◼ Why the search for meaning may matter more than finding the answer itself

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:22 The Big Question Science Is Trying to Answer
    00:03:49 How String Theory Could Explain Our Universe
    00:04:44 How Could We Ever Prove String Theory Is Real?
    00:06:17 What Makes the Strings in String Theory Vibrate?
    00:07:52 Can String Theory Explain Why We’re Here?
    00:09:16 What If We’re Living in a Simulation?
    00:11:23 How Can Physics Explain Human Emotions?
    00:17:23 Could Humans One Day Manufacture Emotions?
    00:18:53 Would Knowing We’re in a Simulation Change Anything?
    00:20:24 Could Humans and AI Eventually Merge?
    00:20:59 Could Humans Ever Achieve Immortality?
    00:24:57 How Knowing We’ll Die Shapes Every Decision We Make
    00:26:59 Why Are We Here? The Optimistic and Pessimistic Answers
    00:30:24 How Did Gods and Religions First Emerge?
    00:33:33 What’s the Most Compelling Case for a God?
    00:36:41 How Can We Comprehend Billions of Years?
    00:40:12 Does Our Place in the Universe Make Us Insignificant?
    00:42:48 How Big Is the Observable Universe, Really…

  36. Most Replayed Moment: Fear Is A Skill You Can Train! Lessons From The World's Greatest Climber

    14 augustus 2026 · 26 min

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    What if fear isn’t something you need to overcome? Lees meer

    Alex Honnold is the legendary professional rock climber behind Free Solo, best known for becoming the first person to free solo Yosemite’s 3,000-foot El Capitan without ropes or safety equipment.

    In this moment, Alex explains why he still feels fear, and how decades of repeatedly confronting it have changed the way he responds to it. He reveals how to make seemingly impossible challenges feel manageable, and shares a provocative perspective on modern life and what it means to feel free.

    Listen to the full episode here!

    Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/ZkT5tn2Wz5b

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    Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos

    Alex Honnold: https://www.alexhonnold.com/

  37. Are You Sleeping Wrong? The Hidden Disorder Affecting 70% Of People | Dr Andy Galpin

    13 augustus 2026 · 2 uur 12 min

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    Performance Scientist Dr Andy Galpin reveals the BIGGEST sleep mistakes ruining your health, how to build better energy every day, why your sleep tracker could be making things worse, and whether health optimisation can actually backfire! Lees meer

    Dr. Andy Galpin is a Professor of Kinesiology and Executive Director of the Human Performance Center at Parker University. He has spent over 2 decades working with Olympic gold medallists, world champions, professional athletes, military special forces, and also hosts the Perform with Dr Andy Galpin podcast.

    He explains:
    ◼ Why millions unknowingly have a sleep disorder that's silently damaging their health
    ◼ The morning routine that resets your body clock for better sleep at night
    ◼ The truth about melatonin, and why most people are taking it the wrong way
    ◼ The simple sleep tests you can do at home before visiting a specialist
    ◼ Why waking up exhausted after 8 hours could be a warning sign

    Independent Fact Check: https://stevenbartlett.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/DOAC-Andy-Galpin-Independent-Research-Further-Reading.pdf

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Why do you do what you do
    00:03:38 What goals bring people to you?
    00:07:30 Health anxiety and over-optimising
    00:08:33 Sleep disorders are a health crisis
    00:10:29 Does sleep apnea disrupt sleep?
    00:14:20 Why is sleep apnea so common?
    00:15:17 Do I have a sleep issue?
    00:18:28 Pros and cons of wearables
    00:21:20 What causes a high resting heart rate?
    00:21:48 Why is sleep getting worse?
    00:22:58 Morning light and light pollution
    00:25:16 How much does sound matter?
    00:26:51 Best evidence-based sleep supplements
    00:29:25 Do you recommend melatonin?
    00:34:38 Is there a downside to coffee?
    00:36:46 What mattress should I sleep on?
    00:37:49 The real issue with screen time
    00:47:08 Sleeping when you share a bed
    00:48:48 Sleeping in new environments
    00:49:34 Optimal temperature for sleep
    00:55:34 Ads
    00:57:32 Energy management for high performers
    01:02:35 Steve's cholesterol results
    01:07:06 W…

  38. The Quitting Expert: Quit NOW Before AI Makes The Choice For You, This Is a Superpower! | Seth Godin

    10 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 53 min

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    Bestselling author Seth Godin reveals why perfectionism is keeping you stuck, the hidden psychology behind success, when to quit, when to keep going, and why AI will reward the most HUMAN people! Lees meer

    Seth Godin is one of the world’s most influential business thinkers and the author of more than 20 bestselling books. He is host of the podcast Akimbo, author of a daily blog read by 1 million people, and coordinator of The Carbon Almanac project, a tool that helps people understand the climate crisis. His upcoming book, The Knot, will be published in September.

    He explains:
    ◼️ Why being "good enough" is often better than being the best
    ◼️ Why quitting is sometimes the smartest path to long-term success
    ◼️ The hidden reason you're stuck between the life you want and the life you have
    ◼️ Why trying to please everyone guarantees you'll be ignored
    ◼️ Why consistency beats authenticity almost every time

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:11 What You Need to Hear If You Feel Stuck
    00:05:54 Where Do Most People Actually Want to Go?
    00:12:26 How to Get Unstuck: The Rope Analogy
    00:19:15 What Happens When You’re Pulled in Two Directions?
    00:21:01 How to Know If Your Dream Is Real
    00:21:49 The Question You Need to Ask Yourself
    00:23:34 Why Naming Your Resistance Changes Everything
    00:24:49 Why Some People Handle Resistance Better Than Others
    00:30:18 Why Embarrassment Is the Cost of Starting
    00:33:17 How to Stop Shame From Holding You Back
    00:41:31 Is Money and Luxury a Worthy Goal?
    00:45:19 Are Some Inner Voices More Worthy Than Others?
    00:47:25 How the Sunk Cost Fallacy Keeps You Stuck
    00:51:49 How to Choose Yourself When the System Won’t
    00:57:08 How to Know If You’re Being Delusional
    00:58:49 Why We Hate Hearing the Answer We Need
    01:04:30 What Else Keeps Us Stuck?
    01:08:58 How to Know When It’s Time to Give Up
    01:13:11 What Michael Jordan Understood About Quitting
    01:14:51 Why We Should Celebrate Quitting More
    01:19:14 What If You Have Everything but You’re Miserable?
    01:22:42 …

  39. Most Replayed Moment: Alzheimer's Starts 20 Years Before Symptoms! How To Protect Your Brain Now

    7 augustus 2026 · 31 min

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    How do I best protect my brain from cognitive decline?
    Louisa Nicola is a neurophysiologist and the founder of Neuro Athletics, specialising in brain health, human performance, and longevity.
    In this Moment, Louisa Nicola reveals how the right kind of exercise can help protect the ageing brain, why one often-overlooked measure of physical strength may be a powerful marker of cognitive health, and the training approach linked to remarkable changes in the middle-aged heart.
    Listen to the full episode here!
    Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/FCjUBa95n5b
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    Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos
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  40. Top Bitcoin Holder: Ask AI To Do THIS, Stop Trying To Out-Work The Robots! | Michael Saylor

    6 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 40 min

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  41. Secretary Pete Buttigieg: The American Dream Is DEAD. We're Running Out Of Time To Fix It!

    3 augustus 2026 · 1 uur 55 min

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    Former US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg says the American experiment is on the brink. He argues that the country is at risk of losing its democracy, the problems Americans feel every day are not accidents, and that fixing it will mean doing the hard things almost no one wants to do.
    Pete Buttigieg is the former United States Secretary of Transportation, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, a Rhodes Scholar, and a Navy veteran who served in Afghanistan. He ran for president in 2020 and is now widely regarded as one of the frontrunners for the Democratic nomination for President in 2028. Out of office for the first time in years, he speaks with unusual candour about power, war, the economy, and where America goes next.
    He explains:
    ◼ Why he believes American democracy is genuinely on the brink, and what it would actually take to save it
    ◼ The real story behind the strike on Iran and the "ceasefire" that wasn't
    ◼ Why a billionaire can pay a lower tax rate than a teacher or a firefighter, and whether a wealth tax is the answer
    ◼ How AI is about to disrupt not just jobs but people's identities, and who he thinks should share in the gains
    ◼ What he says the administration really hid about the American troops who died
    The views expressed are those of the guest, and this conversation is intended for general informational purposes only. This podcast and its associated materials should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice.
    Chapters
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    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:27 Why America Feels So Politically Divided Right Now
    00:04:10 Why Denmark Challenges the American Dream
    00:05:30 Why Trump Still Resonates With Millions
    00:07:12 What Democrats Missed About Voter Frustration
    00:08:14 Could He Really Run for President?
    00:11:16 What's Really Happening in Iran?
    00:14:23 Why Trump Chose to Strike Iran
    00:17:17 What Kind of President Can Handle Today's Crises?
    00:19:02 How Could the Conflict With Iran Actually End?
    00:22:01 What Happen…

  42. Most Replayed Moment: Ex-CIA Reveals What Spies Know About Human Nature

    31 juli 2026 · 33 min

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    What do spies understand about people that most of us miss?
    John Kiriakou is a former CIA officer, whistleblower, and intelligence expert who spent years working inside the world of espionage and national security.
    In this Moment, John Kiriakou reveals the lessons the intelligence world teaches about human behaviour, how people can be read through subtle signals, and what years of studying others taught him about trust, deception, and understanding those around you.
    Listen to the full episode here!
    Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/9k4pMiF564b
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    Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos
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  43. Ray Dalio: I Predicted The 2008 Crash, I Know What Comes Next

    30 juli 2026 · 1 uur 30 min

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    The man who predicted the 2008 crash says the warning signs are flashing again! Ray Dalio, founder of the world's largest hedge fund, reveals why we are in an AI bubble, why the US has already entered its decline, and what he thinks is coming next. Lees meer

    Ray Dalio is the founder of Bridgewater Associates, which he grew from his two-bedroom apartment to roughly 150 billion dollars under management. He is the author of ‘Principles,’ ‘Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order,’ and ‘How Countries Go Broke'.

    He explains:
    ◼ Why he agrees we are in an AI bubble, and what actually makes bubbles burst
    ◼ Why he believes cash is the worst place to store your money over time
    ◼ The five forces behind his "big cycle”, and where he thinks we are now
    ◼ Why he says the US and UK are already in the decline, and what comes next
    ◼ What AI will do to jobs, and who ends up on each side of the wealth gap

    The views expressed are those of the guest, and this conversation is intended for general informational purposes only. It should not be taken as financial or investment advice.

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:35 The AI Bubble: Are We Heading Toward an Economic Collapse?
    00:12:17 Why Economic Bubbles Burst—and How to Prepare Before They Do
    00:16:45 How to Diversify Your Income Before the Next Downturn
    00:23:14 How to Secure Your Financial Future With Little or No Savings
    00:27:52 Bitcoin vs. Gold: Which Asset Better Protects Your Wealth?
    00:30:06 Who Will Be the Biggest Winners of the AI Revolution?
    00:34:48 Will AI Replace Human Workers Faster Than We Expect?
    00:43:18 Will AI Create Enough New Jobs to Offset Job Losses?
    00:48:15 What Would You Tell Your Kids to Do Right Now?
    00:58:44 Can Higher Taxes on the Wealthy Really Reduce Inequality?
    01:03:47 Is the UK in Decline—and What Would Turn It Around?
    01:08:41 Where Should Young Entrepreneurs Build Their Business Today?
    01:11:06 Does a 2% Wealth Tax Actually Work?
    01:13:11 The 80-Year Cycle: Are We Entering the Collapse Phase?
    01…

  44. Vitamin D Expert: Why Common Supplement Advice Is Wrong

    27 juli 2026 · 2 uur

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    Nearly 1 in 3 American adults now take vitamin D, but Dr. Stasha Gominak says many of them are taking it wrong, and that done carelessly, supplementing can leave you worse off than before. Lees meer

    Dr. Stasha Gominak practiced neurology for over 20 years. She earned her MD from Baylor College of Medicine and completed her neurology residency at the Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. After working with her own patients, she believes that nearly everyone struggling to sleep shares the same hidden deficiency, a conclusion she published in 2 papers and built into RightSleep, the method she now teaches full time.

    She explains:
    ◼ Why she believes your skin is the best producer of vitamin D, and why she says no amount of pills or salmon can replace it
    ◼ Why she believes insomnia isn't a behavior problem but a chemical deficiency, and what she thinks changed when we moved indoors
    ◼ The role she says your gut bacteria play in producing your B vitamins
    ◼ Why she believes taking vitamin D on its own can burn through your B vitamins, and what she says happened when she tried it herself
    ◼ Why she connects the rise in conditions like ADHD, depression, fatty liver and diabetes to the same period, and what she thinks links them
    ◼ Why she considers supplements a form of biohacking, and just as risky as any drug if you get them wrong

    The views expressed are those of the guest, and this conversation is intended for general informational purposes only. This podcast and its associated materials should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician before making any changes to your diet, supplements or health regimen.

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:20 Why So Many People Are Suddenly Struggling With Sleep
    00:03:22 Why Healthy Young People Are Waking Up Exhausted With Headaches
    00:07:55 How Your Brain Secretly Controls Every Stage Of Sleep
    00:15:15 How Vitamin D Could Be The Missing Piece For Better …

  45. Most Replayed Moment: Matthew McConaughey - The Comfort Crisis Is Destroying Your Potential!

    24 juli 2026 · 25 min

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    Why comfort might be costing you more than you think.
    Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award-winning actor, bestselling author, and a famously thoughtful voice on purpose, resilience and living with intention.
    In this Moment, Matthew McConaughey shares why growth requires resistance, what our obsession with comfort is doing to us, and the mindset shift that changed the way he approaches life's biggest challenges.
    Listen to the full episode here!
    Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/lqeNCD5N14b
    Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/zaKGMU9N14b
    Watch the Episodes On YouTube: ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/c/%20TheDiaryOfACEO/videos
    Matthew McConaughey: https://www.instagram.com/officiallymcconaughey/
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  46. URGENT UPDATE - Iran War Expert: 70% Chance US Sends Troops To Iran THIS WEEK! | Robert Pape

    23 juli 2026 · 1 uur 41 min

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    The War everyone assumed was over may be about to become something far worse than we could have expected. Professor Robert Pape explains exactly why the deadliest phase of this war is still ahead, and how this could trigger a wave of terror across the world.
    Robert Pape is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats. A renowned political scientist, he has advised every White House since 9/11 on military strategy and is the author of the upcoming book “Our Own Worst Enemies: America and the Age of Violent Populism”.
    He explains:
    ■ Why the US bombing campaign failed to topple Iran’s regime, even after killing its top leaders
    ■ How Iran seized control of 20% of the world’s oil supply within days of the war starting
    ■ Why the failed agreement handed Iran a path to becoming the most powerful country in the region
    ■ Why both China and Russia gain from America staying stuck in the Middle East
    ■ Why he thinks US ground troops could be next
    ■ Why he thinks there will be a clash between Congress and the president over who really controls the power to go to war
    Chapters
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    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:22 Why Robert Pape Isn't Surprised
    00:04:04 Why the US Blocked the Strait of Hormuz
    00:05:23 The Secret JD Vance Peace Deal (MOU)
    00:08:13 Iran as Regional Hegemon, Explained
    00:09:40 How Do We Know This Is the Real Document?
    00:21:05 Did the War Actually Make Iran Stronger?
    00:22:06 The Viral Tweet: How Is Iran Still Hitting US Bases?
    00:24:37 Trump Says Iran Is Destroyed — So How?
    00:25:39 Where Iran Hides Its Drones ("A Truck in California")
    00:29:04 Iran Is Building New Drones the Whole Time
    00:32:17 Are We on the Verge of a Global Economic Crisis?
    00:36:27 What "Owning the L" Would Actually Look Like
    00:38:37 Trump: The US Runs Out of Oil in 4 Weeks
    00:40:32 The Midterm Elections Time Bomb
    00:52:13 The Vietnam Parallel: LBJ's Trap
    00:55:06 Can the US Force the Strait of Hormuz Open?
    01:03:07 A 70% Chance of…

  47. Alex Hormozi: Making $100M Before 32 and Refusing to Be Controlled

    20 juli 2026 · 2 uur 22 min

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    Every founder is being told to build an AI company. Alex Hormozi says almost all of them will be gone within months, that the best move is the exact opposite of what the market is saying, and that in a world of AI the only moat left will be reality and your reputation.
    Alex Hormozi is a entrepreneur, investor and author. He is the co-founder of Acquisition.com, a portfolio of 16+ companies generating over $250 million a year, and the author of the $100M series: '$100M Offers', '$100M Leads' and '$100M Money Models', whose 2025 launch sold 2.9 million copies in a single day and broke the Guinness World Record for the fastest-selling non-fiction book in history.
    He explains:
    ◼ Why the practical businesses, like plumbing, are the real opportunity, not the ones built on top of AI models
    ◼ Why delegating your hardest thinking to a machine makes you weak
    ◼ Why reality and reputation are the only moats AI can't erode
    ◼ Why revenue retention matters more than marketing or sales
    ◼ Why marrying his wife Leila was the best financial decision he ever made, and how the right partner changes your odds
    ◼ He opens up about one of the hardest years of his life, in the same year he made more money than ever
    The views expressed are those of the guest, and this conversation is intended for general informational purposes only. This podcast and its associated materials should not be used as a substitute for professional financial, legal or business advice.
    Chapters
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    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:12 How To Use AI As An Entrepreneur
    00:04:40 Where Will Value Come From In An AI World?
    00:06:52 How To Generate Great Ideas In The Age Of AI
    00:08:16 Why Long-Term Thinking Wins In Business
    00:13:18 Why Most Businesses Never Reach $10 Million
    00:18:10 How To Price Your Product Or Service
    00:19:27 The Biggest Hiring Mistakes Founders Make
    00:22:44 Why Starting Feels So Hard
    00:25:13 What Alex Would Do Differently Starting Again
    00:30:10 What To Do When You Feel Uncertain In Business
    00:33:15 Why Alex Del…

  48. Most Replayed Moment: The Framework To Instantly Become Better At Conversation!

    17 juli 2026 · 33 min

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    What if the secret to better conversations is something most of us never think to do?
    Alison Wood Brooks is a Harvard Business School professor, behavioural scientist and bestselling author of ‘Talk: The Science of Conversation and the Art of Being Ourselves’.
    In this moment, Alison Wood Brooks introduces the research-backed framework that can transform the way you communicate in every area of your life. She explains the subtle habits that quietly damage your likability, why people often leave conversations feeling unheard, and the small changes that can make every interaction feel more natural, engaging and memorable.
    Listen to the full episode here!
    Spotify: https://g2ul0.app.link/CcyUkdPhQ4b
    Apple: https://g2ul0.app.link/KtNFPBRhQ4b
    Watch the Episodes On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheDiaryOfACEO/videos
    Alison Wood Brooks: https://www.talkstudios.com/
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  49. Cancer Researcher: The Overlooked Research Cancer Patients Should Know

    16 juli 2026 · 1 uur 45 min

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    1,700 Americans will die from cancer today. 70 every single hour. Professor Thomas Seyfried says it doesn't have to be this way, and that mainstream oncology has misunderstood cancer for 100 years. Lees meer

    Thomas Seyfried, PhD, is a professor of biology at Boston College and one of the world's leading researchers on the metabolic origins of cancer. He is author of the book 'Cancer as a Metabolic Disease: On the Origin, Management, and Prevention of Cancer' and co-developer of the Glucose Ketone Index (GKI) and the “press-pulse” therapeutic strategy.

    He explains:

    ◼ Why he believes cancer is a mitochondrial metabolic disease, not a genetic one

    ◼ Why cancer cells feed on two fuels and the strategy his team uses to starve tumors

    ◼ How a ketogenic diet could lower your GKI and make chemo and immunotherapy work better

    ◼ The environmental drivers quietly damaging your mitochondria

    ◼ How his team is keeping glioblastoma patients alive for years, and why almost no patient is ever told this option exists

    The views expressed are those of the guest, and this conversation is intended for general informational purposes only. This podcast and its associated materials should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:22 The New Discovery About Cancer
    00:03:23 What Role Do Mitochondria Play in Cancer?
    00:07:52 ATP & Fermentation: How Your Cells Make Energy
    00:14:40 The Oncogenic Paradox Finally Explained
    00:19:59 Ghost Mitochondria: Cancer Under the Microscope
    00:24:59 Glucose & Glutamine: The Fuels That Feed Cancer
    00:26:12 Why Do Children & Babies Get Cancer?
    00:29:05 Why Wealthy Countries Have More Cancer
    00:32:35 Is Cancer Genetic?
    00:37:38 The Prescription: The Glucose Ketone Index
    00:40:03 How Stress & Poor Sleep Fuel Cancer
    00:44:34 What's Inside the Confidential Envelope?
    00:45:38 The Patient Who Inspired the Discovery
    00:50:05 Measuring Your Glucose Ketone Index Live
    00:52:41 The 'Red Zone' Link To …

  50. Will AI Take Your Job Before 2030? OpenAI Whistleblower's Warning!

    13 juli 2026 · 2 uur 1 min

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    Ex-OpenAI researcher Daniel Kokotajlo walked away from $2 million rather than stay silent, and now reveals why he believes there's a 70% chance AI leads to human extinction, why superintelligence could arrive before the end of the decade, and the one plan he thinks could still save us all! Lees meer

    Daniel Kokotajlo is a former OpenAI researcher and one of the world's leading AI forecasters. He is the founder of the AI Futures Project and the lead author of 'AI 2027', the widely-read scenario mapping the trajectory of artificial intelligence. His follow-up, 'AI 2040: Plan A', sets out how the world could still navigate superintelligence safely.

    He explains:
    ■ What he saw inside OpenAI that made him walk away

    ■ Why the people building AI privately believe it's coming even sooner than the public is being told
    ■ What happens if AI becomes powerful enough that humans can no longer control it, and why he puts the odds of catastrophe as high as 70%
    ■ Why almost every job could be automated, and what that means for the next generation
    ■ The plan he believes could still lead to abundance and a future worth living in

    Chapters

    00:00:00 Intro
    00:02:14 Why This AI Mission Could Affect Everyone
    00:04:01 Why the Average Person Should Care About AI
    00:08:09 Are AI Experts Overreacting or Sounding the Alarm?
    00:09:46 Why He Joined OpenAI—and What He Saw Inside
    00:13:04 Why He Left OpenAI
    00:15:33 What It Was Like Inside OpenAI During ChatGPT's Launch
    00:16:56 The $2 Million NDA Controversy Explained
    00:19:10 Is Full AI Automation Coming Faster Than We Think?
    00:23:59 The AI 2027 Forecast That Changed the Conversation
    00:26:13 AGI vs. Superintelligence: The Difference That Matters
    00:26:57 How Robots Could Soon Become Part of Everyday Life
    00:30:03 Why AI Works More Like the Human Brain Than You Think
    00:35:54 Can AI Ever Be Truly Creative?
    00:40:55 What Are the Real Odds of Human Extinction From AI?
    00:47:38 What AI Will Do to Jobs
    00:54:25 The Skills That Will Still Matter in an AI Wo…