Best Shawn Li Podcasts (2025)

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#212 Katarina Szulc - Inside the Cartels' Secret Smuggling Operation in Port of Vancouver 2:19:34

2d ago2:19:34

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Katarina Szulc is an investigative journalist and the host of Borderland: Dispatches, a show delivering raw, on-the-ground reporting from the front lines of Mexico’s cartel war. With a sharp lens on organized crime, corruption, and cross-border conflict, she brings listeners real-time snapshots of a rapidly evolving crisis that’s reshaping both Mex…

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Stop Hiring the Wrong Salesperson with Aleasha Bahr 41:11

4d ago41:11

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In this expert-packed episode of the Scale Point Podcast, host Heather Wanninger sits down with sales strategist Aleasha Bahr to unpack one of the most critical (and commonly misunderstood) steps in scaling a coaching business: building an intentional, effective sales team. Aleasha shares how hiring a sales strategist before a salesperson can save …

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Your Unhappy Brain Needs Some Assistance with happiness expert Mo Gawdat 1:32:39

4d ago1:32:39

1:32:39

Happiness is a choice. But it’s not always an easy choice to make. Mo Gawdat had to face an impossible choice. Before he was a bestselling author and podcast host, Mo worked a lucrative career as Chief Business Officer at Google X. He reached the heights of business influence and amassed a fortune by 29. And yet, he was miserable. It was only after…

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#211 Scott Nolan - CEO of General Matter on Uranium Enrichment 2:11:33

5d ago2:11:33

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Scott Nolan is the CEO of General Matter, enriching uranium in America to reshore domestic nuclear fuel capacity and power the American energy production needed to lead in AI, manufacturing, and other critical industries. General Matter is backed by Founders Fund, the first institutional investor in SpaceX, Palantir, and Anduril.Scott is also a par…

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Leaving America E4: The Latin American Dream 1:05:44

6d ago1:05:44

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Dreaming of a life where your morning coffee comes with a side of tropical birds rather than the military in your neighborhood? You're not alone. As more Americans find themselves struggling with rising costs and political tensions at home, Latin America has emerged as the promised land of affordable living and reclaimed time. Mexico leads the char…

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#210 Hsiao Bi-khim | 蕭美琴 - Vice President of Taiwan 1:18:58

9d ago1:18:58

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Hsiao Bi-khim | 蕭美琴 is Taiwan’s Vice President, sworn in on May 20, 2024, alongside President Lai Ching-te. A seasoned diplomat, she served as Taiwan’s de facto ambassador to the United States from 2020 to 2023, becoming the first Taiwanese official to attend a U.S. presidential inauguration since 1979 when she attended Joe Biden’s in 2021. Known a…

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5 Awareness Stages You Must Know with Shawn Quintero 22:48

11d ago22:48

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In this tactical and inspiring episode of the Scale Point Podcast, Heather Wanninger sits down with co-founder and marketing strategist Shawn Quintero to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in marketing: how to create a campaign that converts from scratch—even if your audience doesn’t know who you are. Shawn walks listeners through the …

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We All Get Cancelled One Day with Somebody Feed Phil’s Phil Rosenthal 1:08:17

11d ago1:08:17

1:08:17

🚨 Chomp Alert! 🚨 We saw your comments — loud and crunchy. Turns out not everyone wants front-row seats to mouth sounds. Who knew? Skip to 29:29 to dodge most of the chewing. We promise, after that it’s just a few graceful nibbles of Basque cheesecake. 🧀🍰😅 _____________________________________ We turned the studio into a restaurant for the day—becau…

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#209 Erik Prince & Erik Bethel - The China / Taiwan Conflict 2:15:42

12d ago2:15:42

2:15:42

Erik Prince is an American businessman, former U.S. Navy SEAL, and the founder of Blackwater, a private military company established in 1997. A graduate of Hillsdale College, Prince heads Frontier Resource Group, a private equity firm, and promotes economic development in emerging markets. He hosts the podcast Off Leash with Erik Prince, launched i…

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Leaving America E3: Spotlight On France! 38:33

13d ago38:33

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What if you could wake up tomorrow in a country that has peaceful protests without military intervention? Where healthcare is a right, not a privilege? Where a five-day hospital stay results in no bill, and where life moves at a pace that prioritizes enjoyment over hustle? This isn't fantasy—it's daily reality in France. France beckons Americans wi…

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#208 Alexandr Wang - CEO, Scale AI 3:24:08

16d ago3:24:08

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Alex Wang is the CEO and co-founder of Scale AI, a leading data platform accelerating the development of artificial intelligence applications. Founded in 2016, Scale AI provides high-quality training data for AI models, serving clients like OpenAI, Microsoft, and the U.S. Department of Defense. A former software engineering prodigy, Wang dropped ou…

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What If Your Rock Bottom Is Actually Your Scale Point with Dustin W. Stout 32:01

17d ago32:01

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In this inspiring episode of the Scale Point Podcast, hosts Heather Wanninger and Jenny Wright sit down with Dustin Stout, the founder of Magai, a powerful AI platform helping creators and coaches streamline content creation. Dustin shares his incredible story of rebuilding after personal and professional collapse—and how hitting rock bottom led to…

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The Extraordinary Magic of Ordinary People with author Brad Meltzer 52:40

18d ago52:40

52:40

Magic moments do happen in real life. If you ask Brad Meltzer, magic happens when ordinary people choose to do the extraordinary. Brad is a prolific writer and bestselling author. He’s published over 70 books in nearly every genre you can think of—thriller novels, biographies, children’s books, film and television. He’s written comic books for icon…

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#207 Augustus Doricko - CEO of Rainmaker: Manipulating the Weather 2:03:00

19d ago2:03:00

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Augustus Doricko is the founder and CEO of Rainmaker, a next generation cloud seeding company. He is a UC Berkeley dropout, Thiel Fellow, and member of the El Segundo hard tech scene. Rainmaker uses weather resistant drones to increase precipitation and novel radar hardware to measure how much man-made precipitation is created. Rainmaker’s first pr…

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Leaving America E2: The Easy Escapes in Europe 52:04

20d ago52:04

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The American dream increasingly feels like a nightmare for many – healthcare tied to employment, minimal vacation time, and a system that prioritizes profit over wellbeing. In this episode, we're focusing on one of the most popular destinations for Americans eyeing the exits - Europe - with its universal healthcare, work-life balance, and social st…

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#206 Timothy Alberino - Lost Chinkana City: The Greatest Discovery Since Machu Picchu 3:20:33

23d ago3:20:33

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Timothy Alberino is an author, researcher, and explorer known for his bestselling book Birthright (2020), which offers a groundbreaking perspective on biblical narratives in the context of artificial intelligence, transhumanism, and UFO disclosure. Often called a modern-day Indiana Jones, Alberino has traveled globally to investigate alternative hi…

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The Five-Step Sales Process That Frees Coaches from Sales Calls with Laura Wright 38:51

25d ago38:51

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In this episode of the Scale Point Podcast, sales mentor and founder of EPIC at Sales, Laura Wright, delivers a clear, actionable roadmap for coaches and founders ready to scale out of their sales role. With over two decades of experience and two 7-figure businesses under her belt, Laura breaks down why most coaches hesitate to hire a sales team—an…

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This Is... A Bit of Optimism 1:14

25d ago1:14

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My career is an accident. It started when I set out to rediscover my passion and reignite a spark I’d lost — and that journey led me to the work I do now.If you know me from my books or my speaking, you know I’m fascinated by why people do what they do. What makes someone find joy and meaning in their life, or pursue something far greater than them…

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Ask Yourself "What If?" with Milk Bar Founder Christina Tosi 47:44

25d ago47:44

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What if this podcast turned into a baking show? For Christina Tosi’s third visit to A Bit of Optimism, we decided to find out. So we headed to Milk Bar to make compost cookies from things in my own pantry and my favorite beer bread from scratch! Christina’s not just my best friend—she’s the founder of Milk Bar, host of Bake Squad on Netflix, a cook…

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#205 Dino Mavrookas - Fmr. Navy SEAL (DEVGRU) / CEO of Saronic Technologies 3:51:47

26d ago3:51:47

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Dino Mavrookas is the Co-Founder and CEO of Saronic Technologies, a defense tech company pioneering AI-powered autonomous surface vehicles (ASVs) to strengthen U.S. and allied naval capabilities. A former U.S. Navy SEAL with 11 years of service and eight combat tours, Mavrookas enlisted after 9/11 and gained firsthand insight into the importance of…

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Leaving America E1: Should You Stay or Should You Go? 45:35

27d ago45:35

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What if you could escape the endless news cycle, afford healthcare without a second mortgage, and actually use your vacation days without guilt? Welcome to "Leaving America," the limited series where we're diving into why a record 40% of Americans are now considering life beyond US borders, why so many are actually taking the leap, where to go, and…

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#204 Larry Vickers - Delta Force: Operation Acid Gambit 4:23:08

1M ago4:23:08

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Larry Vickers is a 20-year veteran of the U.S. Army, with extensive service in the 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (Delta Force). After retiring, he became a leading firearms instructor, CEO of Vickers Tactical, and a key consultant for firearms manufacturers like Heckler & Koch and Wilson Combat. Vickers is also known for his YouTu…

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How Video Builds Trust at Scale with Tracy Phillips 34:06

1M ago34:06

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In this episode of the Scale Point Podcast, the team sits down with Tracy Phillips, Emmy-nominated video strategist and founder of TestiMagical, a done-for-you video testimonial service. Tracy shares her powerful journey of growing from a behind-the-camera expert to a bold business owner who helps brands scale through video, visibility, and story-d…

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#203 Dave Mustaine - Megadeth Co-Founder & Frontman 3:20:16

1M ago3:20:16

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Dave Mustaine is the co-founder, frontman, primary songwriter, and sole consistent member of the thrash metal band Megadeth. A pioneer of the American thrash metal movement, Mustaine formed Megadeth in 1983 after his departure from Metallica, where he served as lead guitarist and co-songwriter. With Megadeth, he has released sixteen studio albums, …

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Revisited: Love Is Not Enough with couples therapist Shawn McBride 47:49

1M ago47:49

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We're taking some time off to bring you even more episodes of A Bit of Optimism that you're going to love! In the meantime, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes, like this one with couples counselor Shawn McBride. Relationships are hard. No matter how much we like, respect, or love someone, conflict seems inevitable. But even as we fight …

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#202 Steve Kwast – How China is Mining the Moon and Weaponizing Space 3:09:12

1M ago3:09:12

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Steven L. Kwast is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant General and the Co-founder and CEO of SpaceBilt, a company reimagining the entire spacecraft lifecycle to enable scalable, sustainable space infrastructure. A 1986 U.S. Air Force Academy graduate in astronautical engineering, he served 33 years, commanding units like the 455th Air Expeditionary…

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Here's How You Can Turn Your Business to 7-Figure without the Burn Out 22:42

1M ago22:42

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In this solo episode of the Scale Point Podcast, Shawn Quintero—serial entrepreneur and CEO of Abundance Worldwide—shares the hard-earned lessons that helped him scale beyond personal branding and build a coaching business designed for lasting freedom and impact. From getting stuck in the golden handcuffs of his early coaching success to learning h…

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Revisited: The Secret to Happiness with Harvard professor Robert Waldinger 45:30

1M ago45:30

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We're taking some time off to bring you even more episodes of A Bit of Optimism that you're going to love! In the meantime, we're revisiting some of our favorite episodes, like this one with Harvard professor Robert Waldinger. We all want to live a happy life. But what does the research say about how to achieve it? For more than 86 years, researche…

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#201 Jon Truett - Optimizing Human Performance 5:06:50

1M ago5:06:50

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Jon Truett is a former British Army soldier with a 23-year career, including 20 years serving in the elite 22 Special Air Service (SAS) Regiment of the United Kingdom Special Forces. Enlisting in the Parachute Regiment in 1998, he passed the grueling SAS selection process in 2002 and participated in numerous high-stakes operations, including multip…

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#200 Tom Homan - The U.S. Border Czar 3:02:25

1M ago3:02:25

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Tom Homan is the U.S. Border Czar under President Donald Trump’s second administration, appointed in November 2024 to oversee border security and interior enforcement operations. A career law enforcement officer, Homan served as Acting Director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) from 2017 to 2018, where he implemented stringent immig…

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How to Scale your Business and Live the Life You Want with Kaci Brown 33:40

2M ago33:40

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In this episode of the Scale Point Podcast, business mentor and Freedom to Impact founder Kaci Brown shares how she intentionally designed her business around her life—and not the other way around. From building boundaries to protect her energy to restructuring her week to work just three days, Kaci dives deep into the mindset and systems that help…

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Where Is Simon Going? with journalist Cal Fussman 50:18

2M ago50:18

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Sometimes in life, we must stop and ask ourselves, “Where am I you going next?” Other times, it’s more fun to do a podcast takeover. No one has ever interviewed me quite like Cal Fussman. Cal has a gift – he pulls things out of you that you didn’t even know were there. A prolific Writer At Large for Esquire, Cal has interviewed legends like Muhamma…

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#199 Tim Tebow - Fighting For Our Children 3:29:18

2M ago3:29:18

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Tim Tebow is a former NFL quarterback, Heisman Trophy winner, and two-time BCS National Champion with the Florida Gators. A first-round draft pick by the Denver Broncos in 2010, he led the team to a playoff victory in 2011. A New York Times bestselling author and outspoken Christian, Tebow founded the Tim Tebow Foundation to combat human traffickin…

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Order in the Court: Is the Judiciary in Crisis Under This Trump Presidency? (w/ Professor Tara Grove) 33:55

2M ago33:55

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American democracy faces a defining challenge as the judiciary—our system's intended steady hand—confronts unprecedented attacks from a presidency openly questioning its legitimacy. Trump's declaration that he can ignore Supreme Court rulings represents more than partisan rancor; it threatens constitutional governance itself. Professor Tara Grove j…

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#198 Blerim Skoro - CIA & FBI Asset / Al-Qaeda Infiltrator 4:00:45

2M ago4:00:45

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Blerim Skoro is a Kosovo-born former CIA operative whose life took a dramatic turn after deserting the Yugoslav army in the 1990s. Arriving in New York as an asylum seeker, Skoro’s journey led him from a drug trafficking conviction to becoming a key informant for the FBI and CIA post-9/11. Posing as a radicalized Islamist, he infiltrated al-Qaeda n…

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Scaling with Intention: Katie Brinkley’s Journey from Radio to Agency Owner 34:25

2M ago34:25

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In this inspiring episode of the Scale Point Podcast, the hosts sit down with Katie Brinkley, a former radio professional turned successful social media agency owner and podcast strategist. Katie shares how unexpected career shifts, strategic coaching investments, and her deep passion for community building led her to create a business aligned with…

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The Cure for Nihilism with professor Suzy Welch 34:37

2M ago34:37

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Sometimes in life, we choose the wrong path. When we feel like we're living a lie, it's hard to know what to do next. That’s where Suzy Welch comes in. She’s obsessed with helping people create lives worth living. A professor at NYU’s Stern School of Business, Suzy teaches a popular class called “Becoming You,” where she takes students down a bruta…

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#197 Bob Parsons - Vietnam War Veteran / Founder of GoDaddy & PXG 3:24:53

2M ago3:24:53

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Bob Parsons is a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist. He served in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War and was awarded a Purple Heart. After graduating from college, he founded Parsons Technology, which was later sold to Intuit. He then founded GoDaddy, which became the world's largest domain name registrar. He later sold a majority…

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The Bible Belt Tightens: When Theology Becomes Policy (w/ Matthew Vines) 56:52

2M ago56:52

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Through his work with the Reformation Project, and his book God and the Gay Christian, Matthew Vines captures the essence of a journey shared by millions managing the complex intersection of faith and sexual identity. In a political climate where White Christian Nationalism increasingly scapegoats LGBTQ people for societal ills, Vines offers someth…

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#196 Joshua Broome - "Rocco Reed," Inside The Adult Film Industry 3:05:13

2M ago3:05:13

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Joshua Broome is a former adult film star turned pastor, speaker, and advocate for redemption. Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, he entered the porn industry in his early 20s, earning accolades like “Porn Star of the Year” and appearing in over 1,000 films before walking away in 2013. After hitting rock bottom—struggling with identity, shame, and …

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Public Speaking is Your Most Scalable Asset—Here’s Why with Aurora Gregory 39:45

2M ago39:45

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In this powerful conversation, the Scale Point Podcast team welcomes Aurora Gregory, a speaker, coach, and business strategist who helps experts, authors, and entrepreneurs elevate their visibility and impact through the art of public speaking. Aurora shares the pivotal role that speaking played in her business journey—from her first speech at age …

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(PART 2) The Climb Out of Pain is Taller Than Everest with National Geographic photographer Cory Richards 39:47

2M ago39:47

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*Please note: At 9:01, Simon and Cory have a discussion about suicide. What happens after we attain success and glory? Where do you go when there's nowhere left to run from yourself? In Part 2 of my conversation with Cory Richards, Cory explains why reaching the summit of Everest marked the beginning of a long, painful fall from grace. After his tu…

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#195 Marat Gabidullin - Wagner Group Commander / Russian Mercenary 1:47:20

2M ago1:47:20

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Marat Gabidullin, born in Siberia and raised in Uzbekistan, served in Soviet airborne forces until 1994, then spent three years in prison for shooting a crime boss. After security work in Russia, he joined the Wagner Group in 2015, rose to lead a reconnaissance company, and was badly wounded near Palmyra in 2016. He later advised the ISIS Hunters B…

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The Final Bulwark Against Authoritarianism: Free Elections and the Courts (w/ Dr. Laura Gamboa) 58:05

2M ago58:05

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America stands at a democratic crossroads, facing threats not from invasion or coup, but from methodical dismantling from within. This is the reality: federal agencies are gutted, political opponents are targeted, judges are being arrested for not advancing Trump's agenda, and courts are delegitimized with alarming speed. Dr. Laura Gamboa, democrac…

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#194 Father Stephen Gadberry - The Unconventional Priest 3:11:25

2M ago3:11:25

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Father Stephen Gadberry is a priest in the Diocese of Little Rock, Arkansas, ordained on May 28, 2016. Born and raised on a farm in the Arkansas Delta, he enlisted in the Air Force after high school, serving in Texas, Germany, and Central Iraq during the mid-2000s. With degrees in philosophy and theology from St. Joseph Seminary College and Rome’s …

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Why We Created the Scale Point Podcast (And What’s In It for You) 11:09

2M ago11:09

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I’m Heather Wanninger, and today, I’m sitting down with Shawn Quintero—CEO of Abundance Worldwide and the creative brain behind this show—to share why we launched this podcast and who it's really for. If you’re a coach or service-based business owner who’s already seen success but now finds yourself stuck in the day-to-day, this is your new go-to r…

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(PART 1) The Climb Out of Pain is Taller Than Everest with National Geographic photographer Cory Richards 47:27

2M ago47:27

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What happens when we reach the top? There’s only one place to go. Cory Richards has scaled the world’s highest peaks and fallen to life’s lowest lows. An acclaimed mountain climber, photographer, and filmmaker, Cory has literally reached the top of the world. He climbed Mount Everest with no supplemental oxygen, became the first American to summit …

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#193 John Stryker Meyer - MACV-SOG: The Secret War in Vietnam 4:07:03

2M ago4:07:03

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John Stryker Meyer is a decorated Green Beret who served two tours in Vietnam (1968-1969 and 1969-1970) with the Military Assistance Command, Vietnam – Studies and Observations Group(MACV-SOG). Enlisting in 1966, he earned his Special Forces tab in 1967 and joined Spike Team Idaho, later leading Recon Team Idaho at Command and Control North (CCN) i…

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Trump's America: The End of Free Speech and a Free Press (w/ Flemming Rose) 1:14:11

2M ago1:14:11

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Freedom of expression stands as democracy's most essential and most vulnerable foundation. In this conversation, Danish journalist and author Flemming Rose shares profound insights from his experience at the center of the 2005 Muhammad cartoons controversy that sparked global protests and death threats. Rose offers a surprising revelation: free spe…

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#192 Lee Strobel & John Burke - The Resurrection 3:41:22

2M ago3:41:22

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Lee Strobel is a best-selling author, journalist, and Christian apologist best known for The Case for Christ, which recounts his journey from atheism to faith. A former award-winning legal editor at the Chicago Tribune, Strobel has written over 40 books, including The Case for Faith and The Case for a Creator. He founded the Strobel Center at Color…

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