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Intelligence Squared: The Right To Bear Arms Is A Freedom Too Far
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 51.4 MBPublished on 10 Dec 2015. Filmed at the Sadler's Wells Lilian Baylis Studio on 27th March 2013. Arguing in favour of the motion was journalist, novelist and broadcaster Will Self. Arguing against the motion was author and Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens. Joining us via Google+ Hangouts were celebrated sociologist and Professor of International Affairs at The George Washington University, Amitai Etzioni and Attorney at Law and Research Fellow at the Independent Institute, Stephen Ha...
Intelligence Squared: The Rise of Populism and the Backlash Against the Elites, with Jonathan Haidt and Nick Clegg
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 65.2 MBPublished on 25 Nov 2016. What is going on in the Western democracies? From Britain’s vote for Brexit, to Donald Trump’s election victory in America and the growth of populist movements across Europe, voters are expressing their dissatisfaction with the status quo. Economic anxieties go some way to explain the phenomenon, but as with the Brexit decision, people are voting in ways that seem – at least to their critics – likely to harm their own material interests just to give the establishment...
Jocko Podcast: 155: Jordan Peterson and Jocko VS Evil. Cannibal Island. The Gulag.
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 109 MBPublished on 12 Dec 2018. 0:00:00 - Opening: Cannibal Island, by Nicolas Werth 0:07:32 - Dr. Jordan B. Peterson and Jocko VS. Evil 1:36:35 - Support: How to Stay on the Path 1:57:09 - Closing Gratitude.Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/jocko-podcast/exclusive-content
Jocko Podcast: 98: W/ Dr. Jordan Peterson. Facing your Inner Darkness. Breaking Your Wretched Loop. The Ultimate Hero is Dangerous but Disciplined.
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 205 MBPublished on 01 Nov 2017. 0:00:00 - Opening 0:21:27 - Who becomes evil? And Why? 0:31:59 - Taking ultimate responsibility. 0:41:43 - Dangerous but disciplined. 0:59:40 - Discipline and kids psychology. 1:05:08 - How to be successful. Breaking the loop. 2:04:42 - Self Authoring. 2:34:36 - Determining personality traits. 2:53:35 - The rise of Jordan Peterson. 3:00:29 - Using praise and rewards carefully. Participation trophies? 3:13:25 - Support JockoStore stuff, Super Krill Oil and Joint ...
Kwik Brain with Jim Kwik: 58: Burnout To Balance
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 21.4 MBPublished on 25 Apr 2018. How do you go from burnout to balance? Most of us have days where we feel depleted, helpless, overloaded, where you don’t want to get out of bed, and much less pursue your dreams. But what if you’re feeling like this on most days? Then you might be suffering from a burnout. Our bodies and brains are equipped to handle stress in short bursts, but not over long extended periods of time. The impact of burnout is very real. Lack of motivation, decrease in confidence ...
Making Sense with Sam Harris: #157 — What Does the Mueller Report Really Say?
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 32.5 MBPublished on 20 May 2019. In this episode of the podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Benjamin Wittes about both volumes of the Mueller Report. SUBSCRIBE to continue listening and gain access to all content on samharris.org/subscribe.
Next Question with Katie Couric: 87. Looking Back at 2018 with Al Gore and Michael Barbaro (Part Two)
August 07, 2022 05:03Published on 13 Dec 2018. For part two of our look back at 2018, we’re reviewing the year in climate change and news/politics. Katie and Brian invite former Vice President Al Gore to reflect on the devastating forest fires and hurricanes that happened this year, how they’re connected to climate change, and why it’s important to address the climate crisis now. Next, Michael Barbaro, from The New York Times’s “The Daily” podcast, walks Katie and Brian through the biggest names and moments in th...
On Being with Krista Tippett: Brené Brown — Strong Back, Soft Front, Wild Heart
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 72.1 MBPublished on 08 Feb 2018. “When we’re our best selves with each other, I don’t think that’s what’s possible between people; I believe that’s what’s true between people.” A wise thinker and writer, and a sought out teacher by leaders in many fields, Brené Brown is turning her attention ever more to how we walked into the crisis of our life together and how we can move beyond it. Our belonging to one another across every social divide, she says, can never be lost. But it can be forgotten.
On Being with Krista Tippett: The Soul in Depression
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 71.5 MBPublished on 22 Mar 2018. We’re fluent in the languages of psychology and medication, but the word “depression” does not do justice to this human experience. Depression is also spiritual territory. It is a shadow side of human vitality and as such teaches us about vitality. And what if depression is possible for the same reason that love is possible?
Oprah’s SuperSoul Conversations: Tony Robbins: Overcome Suffering and Live in a Beautiful State
August 07, 2022 05:03Published on 11 Aug 2017. Life strategist Tony Robbins will guide you through the skills needed to transform your life today. Tony’s wife, Sage, also joins the conversation to talk about the marriage-changing insights they have discovered through their journey as a couple.
Planet Money: LeBron James Is Still Underpaid
August 07, 2022 05:03Published on 11 Jul 2018. The best player in basketball is getting hosed. The NBA team owners, the players, the fans and even LeBron James himself want to keep it that way.
Planet Money: LeBron James Is Still Underpaid
August 07, 2022 05:03Published on 11 Jul 2018. The best player in basketball is getting hosed. The NBA team owners, the players, the fans and even LeBron James himself want to keep it that way.
Planet Money: LeBron James Is Still Underpaid
August 07, 2022 05:03Published on 11 Jul 2018. The best player in basketball is getting hosed. The NBA team owners, the players, the fans and even LeBron James himself want to keep it that way.
Ride the Lightning: Tesla Motors Unofficial Podcast: Episode 200: My Elon Musk Interview
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 90.3 MBPublished on 02 Jun 2019. What better way to celebrate episode 200 than an interview with Elon Musk himself? Yes, it actually happened! Elon and I discuss Tesla’s past, present, and future, covering a lot of topics in the one-hour conversation. I hope you enjoy it!
Sober Cast: An (unofficial) Alcoholics Anonymous Podcast AA: Earl H telling his story in 2001
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 29.2 MBPublished on 18 Apr 2018. Earl H. from Studio City CA telling his story at the Rule 62 Roundup in Erlanger KY on 08-10-2001. Earl is one of my favorite AA speakers and his story is truly amazing.
So to Speak: The Free Speech Podcast: Ep. 24 How Daryl Davis, a black man, defeats the KKK w/ dialogue
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 36.8 MBPublished on 09 Mar 2017. Daryl Davis, a 58-year-old black man, has a question: “How can you hate me if you don’t even know me?” For nearly three decades, Davis has been interviewing members of the Ku Klux Klan to find an answer to that question. However, in the course of his research, he found something he didn’t expect to find: friendship. You see, while Davis was actively learning about the Klan members, they were passively learning about him, seeing that their prejudices were unfounded an...
TED Radio Hour: Failure Is An Option
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 47.8 MBPublished on 19 Apr 2019. Original broadcast date: July 29, 2016. Failure can be devastating, but it can also make us stronger and smarter. This week, TED speakers explore how failure clears the way for success, in our everyday work, and our innermost lives. Guests include entrepreneur Astro Teller, economist Tim Harford, author Casey Gerald, and writer Lidia Yuknavitch.
TED Talks Daily: 3 ways to build a happy marriage and avoid divorce | George Blair-West
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 6.52 MBPublished on 14 Jan 2019. Choosing to marry and share your life with someone is one of the most important decisions you can make in life. But with divorce rates approaching fifty percent in some parts of the world, it's clear we could use some help picking a partner. In an actionable, eye-opening talk, psychiatrist George Blair-West shares three keys to preventing divorce -- and spotting potential problems while you're still dating.
TED Talks Daily: How generational stereotypes hold us back at work | Leah Georges
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 6.75 MBPublished on 24 Apr 2019. The Silent Generation, baby boomers, Generation X, millennials, Gen Z -- we're all in the workforce together. How are our assumptions about each other holding us back from working and communicating better? Social psychologist Leah Georges shows how we're more similar than different and offers helpful tactics for navigating the multigenerational workplace.
TED Talks Daily: How to tame your wandering mind | Amishi Jha
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 10.5 MBPublished on 12 Aug 2019. Amishi Jha studies how we pay attention: the process by which our brain decides what's important out of the constant stream of information it receives. Both external distractions (like stress) and internal ones (like mind-wandering) diminish our attention's power, Jha says -- but some simple techniques can boost it. "Pay attention to your attention," Jha says.
TED Talks Daily: Is the world getting better or worse? A look at the numbers | Steven Pinker
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 10.6 MBPublished on 17 Nov 2018. Was 2017 really the "worst year ever," as some would have us believe? In his analysis of recent data on homicide, war, poverty, pollution and more, psychologist Steven Pinker finds that we're doing better now in every one of them when compared with 30 years ago. But progress isn't inevitable, and it doesn't mean everything gets better for everyone all the time, Pinker says. Instead, progress is problem-solving, and we should look at things like climate change and nuc...
TED Talks Daily: Is the world getting better or worse? A look at the numbers | Steven Pinker
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 10.6 MBPublished on 17 Nov 2018. Was 2017 really the "worst year ever," as some would have us believe? In his analysis of recent data on homicide, war, poverty, pollution and more, psychologist Steven Pinker finds that we're doing better now in every one of them when compared with 30 years ago. But progress isn't inevitable, and it doesn't mean everything gets better for everyone all the time, Pinker says. Instead, progress is problem-solving, and we should look at things like climate change and nuc...
TED Talks Daily: Is the world getting better or worse? A look at the numbers | Steven Pinker
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 10.6 MBPublished on 17 Nov 2018. Was 2017 really the "worst year ever," as some would have us believe? In his analysis of recent data on homicide, war, poverty, pollution and more, psychologist Steven Pinker finds that we're doing better now in every one of them when compared with 30 years ago. But progress isn't inevitable, and it doesn't mean everything gets better for everyone all the time, Pinker says. Instead, progress is problem-solving, and we should look at things like climate change and nuc...
TED Talks Daily: What if we ended the injustice of bail? | Robin Steinberg
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 8.58 MBPublished on 23 Nov 2018. On any given night, more than 450,000 people in the United States are locked up in jail simply because they don't have enough money to pay bail. The sums in question are often around $500: easy for some to pay, impossible for others. This has real human consequences -- people lose jobs, homes and lives, and it drives racial disparities in the legal system. Robin Steinberg has a bold idea to change this. In this powerful talk, she outlines the plan for The Bail Projec...
TED Talks Daily: What if we ended the injustice of bail? | Robin Steinberg
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 8.58 MBPublished on 23 Nov 2018. On any given night, more than 450,000 people in the United States are locked up in jail simply because they don't have enough money to pay bail. The sums in question are often around $500: easy for some to pay, impossible for others. This has real human consequences -- people lose jobs, homes and lives, and it drives racial disparities in the legal system. Robin Steinberg has a bold idea to change this. In this powerful talk, she outlines the plan for The Bail Projec...
TED Talks Daily: What if we ended the injustice of bail? | Robin Steinberg
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 8.58 MBPublished on 23 Nov 2018. On any given night, more than 450,000 people in the United States are locked up in jail simply because they don't have enough money to pay bail. The sums in question are often around $500: easy for some to pay, impossible for others. This has real human consequences -- people lose jobs, homes and lives, and it drives racial disparities in the legal system. Robin Steinberg has a bold idea to change this. In this powerful talk, she outlines the plan for The Bail Projec...
The Daily: $1 Billion in Losses: A Decade of Trump’s Taxes
August 07, 2022 05:03Published on 08 May 2019. In October, The New York Times published an investigation into the tax returns of President Trump’s father, revealing the president’s past involvement in tax evasion and stark inconsistencies in his account of his success. Two reporters who broke that story are back with new information about the president’s own taxes. Guests: Russ Buettner and Susanne Craig, investigative reporters for The Times. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. ...
The Daily: The President Takes On China, Alone
August 07, 2022 05:03Published on 15 May 2019. Years of multinational efforts have failed to get China to play by the international rules of trade. Now, President Trump has launched an all-out trade war in which the United States is confronting China on its own. Guests: Natalie Kitroeff, a business reporter for The New York Times, spoke with Peter S. Goodman, an economics correspondent. For more information on today’s episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Background reading:The intensifying trade war between the...
The Reith Lectures: 2/5. In Praise of Politics
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 38.9 MBPublished on 28 May 2019. Jonathan Sumption explains how democratic processes have the power to accommodate opposition opinions and interests. But he argues that in recent years that politics has shied away from legislating and now the courts have taken on more and more of the role of making law. Lord Sumption was until recently a justice of the UK’s Supreme Court and is a distinguished historian. This lecture is recorded in front of an audience at Birmingham University.The Reith Lectures ar...
The Rubin Report: Jordan Peterson, Eric Weinstein, and Dave Rubin LIVE!
August 07, 2022 05:03Published on 30 Jun 2018. Jordan Peterson and Eric Weinstein join Dave Rubin for a panel discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Tim Ferriss Show: #352: Dr. Peter Attia vs. Tim Ferriss
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 153 MBPublished on 13 Dec 2018. "Unhappiness is at the root of more pain, I would suspect, than any ailment that falls in the 'physical' body. And to think that we have compounds that could play such an important role that are really facing challenges in getting approved, I just find that really frustrating." — Dr. Peter AttiaThis is a special episode and features one of my dear friends.A number of guests have started incredible podcasts after being on this show as their first-ever podcast intervie...
The Tim Ferriss Show: #352: Dr. Peter Attia vs. Tim Ferriss
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 153 MBPublished on 13 Dec 2018. "Unhappiness is at the root of more pain, I would suspect, than any ailment that falls in the 'physical' body. And to think that we have compounds that could play such an important role that are really facing challenges in getting approved, I just find that really frustrating." — Dr. Peter AttiaThis is a special episode and features one of my dear friends.A number of guests have started incredible podcasts after being on this show as their first-ever podcast intervie...
The Tim Ferriss Show: #352: Dr. Peter Attia vs. Tim Ferriss
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 153 MBPublished on 13 Dec 2018. "Unhappiness is at the root of more pain, I would suspect, than any ailment that falls in the 'physical' body. And to think that we have compounds that could play such an important role that are really facing challenges in getting approved, I just find that really frustrating." — Dr. Peter AttiaThis is a special episode and features one of my dear friends.A number of guests have started incredible podcasts after being on this show as their first-ever podcast intervie...
Unbreakable with Thom Shea: 64. Essentialism with Greg McKeown and Thom Shea
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 107 MBPublished on 30 Mar 2018. McKeown began his mission for a less overcommitted life after he left his wife and hours-old baby in the hospital for an ultimately unproductive client meeting. Punctuated with zippy, thoughtful one-liners, this guide to doing “less but better” offers strategies for determining what is truly necessary, and shedding what is not. Too many people fall for the having-it-all myth, and would benefit from shifting from a non-essentialist mindset (unable to distinguish and p...
What You Will Learn: The 5 Love Languages
August 07, 2022 05:03 - 19 MBPublished on 09 Feb 2019. The 5 Love Language - by Gary Chapman 'The secret to love that lasts' With Valentines Day coming up, we thought we'd delve into the subject of love so you can heighten the experience with your date or your partner. Psychologists have concluded that the need to feel loved is a primary human emotional need - without it you will be emotionally and socially challenged. However, we all experience the feeling of love differently and we all have certain things that make u...
The Tim Ferriss Show: #178: Tony Robbins - On Achievement Versus Fulfillment
August 07, 2022 02:41 - 86.4 MBPublished on 09 Aug 2016. I'm very pleased to welcome Tony Robbins (@tonyrobbins) back to the show. (You can check out our previous in-depth conversations here: Part 1 and Part 2). For those of you that aren't familiar, Tony Robbins is the world's most famous performance coach. He's advised everyone from Bill Clinton to Mikhail Gorbachev to Serena Williams, and Leonardo DiCaprio to Oprah (who calls him "superhuman"). This time around, we discussed a number of topics we didn't get to cover in ...
The Tim Ferriss Show: #107: The Scariest Navy SEAL I've Ever Met...And What He Taught Me
July 27, 2022 09:58 - 139 MBPublished on 25 Sep 2015. Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) is one of the scariest human beings imaginable. He is a lean 230 pounds. He is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu expert who used to tap out 20 Navy SEALs per workout. He is a legend in the Special Operations world. His eyes look through you more than at you. He rarely does interviews, if ever. But a few weeks ago, Jocko ended up staying at my house and we had a caffeinated mind meld. Here's some background... Jocko enlisted in the Navy after high sc...
The Tim Ferriss Show: #107: The Scariest Navy SEAL I've Ever Met...And What He Taught Me
July 27, 2022 09:58 - 139 MBPublished on 25 Sep 2015. Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) is one of the scariest human beings imaginable. He is a lean 230 pounds. He is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu expert who used to tap out 20 Navy SEALs per workout. He is a legend in the Special Operations world. His eyes look through you more than at you. He rarely does interviews, if ever. But a few weeks ago, Jocko ended up staying at my house and we had a caffeinated mind meld. Here's some background... Jocko enlisted in the Navy after high sc...
The Tim Ferriss Show: #107: The Scariest Navy SEAL I've Ever Met...And What He Taught Me
July 27, 2022 09:58 - 139 MBPublished on 25 Sep 2015. Jocko Willink (@jockowillink) is one of the scariest human beings imaginable. He is a lean 230 pounds. He is a Brazilian jiu-jitsu expert who used to tap out 20 Navy SEALs per workout. He is a legend in the Special Operations world. His eyes look through you more than at you. He rarely does interviews, if ever. But a few weeks ago, Jocko ended up staying at my house and we had a caffeinated mind meld. Here's some background... Jocko enlisted in the Navy after high sc...
The Public Philosopher: Global Philosopher: Should there be any limits to free speech?
July 27, 2022 03:24 - 38.2 MBPublished on 06 Feb 2018. Sixty people from around the world join Professor Michael Sandel in a digital studio at Harvard to discuss free speech. Free speech is a cornerstone of democracy and freedom of expression is regarded as a fundamental human right. But even in democracies there are disputes about the limits to free speech. And most countries have laws restricting free speech, such as libel laws, or laws controlling forms of pornography. But should limits be placed on free speech? Shoul...
Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman: 34. The Reid Hoffman Story (Part 1): Make everyone a hero
July 30, 2021 07:50 - 39.6 MBPublished on 22 Jan 2019. In this special episode, we turn the tables on host Reid Hoffman. He’s the guest and we tell his story, while proving a theory that’s perfect for Reid: You can chart an epic journey to scale, if you make everyone a hero along the way. Our guest host is June Cohen, executive producer of Masters of Scale, CEO of WaitWhat, and former executive producer of TED Talks. Cameo: Matthew Mercer, host of the web series Critical Role.Listen to Critical Role: https://critrole.com...
Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman: 34. The Reid Hoffman Story (Part 1): Make everyone a hero
July 30, 2021 07:50 - 39.6 MBPublished on 22 Jan 2019. In this special episode, we turn the tables on host Reid Hoffman. He’s the guest and we tell his story, while proving a theory that’s perfect for Reid: You can chart an epic journey to scale, if you make everyone a hero along the way. Our guest host is June Cohen, executive producer of Masters of Scale, CEO of WaitWhat, and former executive producer of TED Talks. Cameo: Matthew Mercer, host of the web series Critical Role.Listen to Critical Role: https://critrole.com...
Masters of Scale with Reid Hoffman: 34. The Reid Hoffman Story (Part 1): Make everyone a hero
July 30, 2021 07:50 - 39.6 MBPublished on 22 Jan 2019. In this special episode, we turn the tables on host Reid Hoffman. He’s the guest and we tell his story, while proving a theory that’s perfect for Reid: You can chart an epic journey to scale, if you make everyone a hero along the way. Our guest host is June Cohen, executive producer of Masters of Scale, CEO of WaitWhat, and former executive producer of TED Talks. Cameo: Matthew Mercer, host of the web series Critical Role.Listen to Critical Role: https://critrole.com...
The Knowledge Project with Shane Parrish: #18 Naval Ravikant: The Angel Philosopher
July 30, 2021 07:47 - 139 MBPublished on 27 Feb 2017. Naval Ravikant is the CEO and co-founder of AngelList. He’s invested in more than 100 companies, including Uber, Twitter, Yammer, and many others. It’s difficult to nail down exactly what we discuss in our conversation because I had so many questions to ask him. Naval is an incredibly deep thinker who challenges the status quo on so many things. This is an interview you’ll want to listen to, think a bit, and then listen to again. Here are just a few of the many thing...
All In The Mind: Placebo power
May 27, 2021 22:54 - 50.4 MBPublished on 08 Apr 2018. The placebo effect demonstrates that the mind-body interaction can be powerful. Placebos can turn on the body’s natural biological processes to relieve a range of conditions, and in the future deception may not even be necessary.
All In The Mind: Placebo power
May 27, 2021 22:54 - 50.4 MBPublished on 08 Apr 2018. The placebo effect demonstrates that the mind-body interaction can be powerful. Placebos can turn on the body’s natural biological processes to relieve a range of conditions, and in the future deception may not even be necessary.
All In The Mind: Placebo power
May 27, 2021 22:54 - 50.4 MBPublished on 08 Apr 2018. The placebo effect demonstrates that the mind-body interaction can be powerful. Placebos can turn on the body’s natural biological processes to relieve a range of conditions, and in the future deception may not even be necessary.
The Tim Ferriss Show: Ep 60: Tim Ferriss Interviews Arnold Schwarzenegger on Psychological Warfare (And Much More)
May 27, 2021 07:05 - 68.4 MBPublished on 02 Feb 2015. In this episode, I interview the one and only Arnold Schwarzenegger... at his kitchen table. We dig into lessons learned, routines, favorite books, and much more, including many stories that I've never heard anywhere else. As a starting point, we cover: - The Art of Psychological Warfare, and How Arnold Uses It to Win- How Twins Became His Most Lucrative Movie (?!?)- Mailing Cow Balls to Politicians- How Arnold Made Millions -- Fresh Off The Boat -- BEFORE His Acting...
a16z Podcast: a16z Podcast: The Business of Continual Change
May 27, 2021 07:05 - 18.3 MBPublished on 18 Feb 2018. Every large company -- especially ones that have been around for a long time -- goes through multiple cycles of change. But how do you know where to go next, and when, and how? The management literature is full of case studies, research, and of course, advice... but what if you borrowed from the principles of scientific and social progress instead? In fact, that's what Charles Koch, chairman and CEO of Koch Industries (one of the largest private companies in the U.S....
Last Day: 17: Trauma (with Dr. Gabor Maté)
January 18, 2021 23:22 - 39.4 MBPublished on 29 Jan 2020. Dr. Gabor Maté is a world-renowned trauma expert who can (and will) deconstruct your happy childhood in a matter of minutes. At least, that’s what he did to our host, Stephanie. We start this episode with the question, “Why?” Why would someone get addicted to opioids? In this riveting interview, Dr. Maté expands our definition of trauma, breaks down how childhood trauma leaves wounds and how addictions of every kind are an attempt to soothe those wounds, and explains...