Best Steve Hsu Podcasts (2025)

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Steve Hsu: China's inevitable rise and America's confused response

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Today Razib talks to repeat guest Steve Hsu about China, a topic with so many currently relevant dimensions gIven the PRC’s clear emergence as an economic, military and political rival to the US. Hsu is a Caltech‑trained theoretical physicist who migrated from black holes to big data, co‑invented privacy tech at SafeWeb, helped found the biotech co…

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Steve Hsu: China’s inevitable rise and America’s confused response

13d ago

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Today Razib talks to repeat guest Steve Hsu about China, a topic with so many currently relevant dimensions gIven the PRC’s clear emergence as an economic, military and political rival to the US. Hsu is a Caltech‑trained theoretical physicist who migrated from black holes to big data, co‑invented privacy tech at SafeWeb, helped found the biotech co…

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How Toxins Cause Inflammation and How to Detox Them with Wendy Myers 35:56

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In this episode, Dr. Jockers sits down with Dr. Wendy Myers, a leading expert in heavy metal detoxification, to explore how toxins trigger chronic inflammation. You’ll learn why your body is constantly exposed to harmful chemicals and how this buildup can impact your health in unexpected ways. Dr. Myers reveals the shocking truth about how everyday…

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Nathan Cofnas: Judaism's group evolutionary strategy and hereditarianism defended

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On this episode of Unsupervised Learning Razib talks to philosopher of science Nathan Cofnas, whose specialty is biology and ethics. An American, Cofnas is currently a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Columbia University, and his doctorate i…

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Nathan Cofnas: Judaism’s group evolutionary strategy and hereditarianism defended

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On this episode of Unsupervised Learning Razib talks to philosopher of science Nathan Cofnas, whose specialty is biology and ethics. An American, Cofnas is currently a Leverhulme Early Career Fellow in the Faculty of Philosophy at the University of Cambridge. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from Columbia University, and his doctorate i…

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How to Detox Sugar From Your Body Quickly 11:29

3d ago11:29

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In this episode, Dr. Jockers lays out a science-backed action plan to flush sugar from your system. He explains how movement, even just air squats, acts like a metabolic sponge for glucose. You’ll also hear why insulin is the gatekeeper to fat burning—and how to get it on your side. Discover the power of apple cider vinegar in reducing blood sugar …

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The Shocking Truth About Creatine for Your Brain and Body 12:52

4d ago12:52

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In this episode, Dr. Jockers dives into the powerful benefits of creatine for both brain and body. You'll discover how this supplement can enhance your cognition, improve memory, and support cellular energy production. Learn how creatine helps preserve muscle mass, increase strength, and boost endurance, making it a must-have for anyone seeking bet…

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Patrick McGee: Apple In China — #88 59:33

7d ago59:33

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Patrick McGee is a longtime FT business reporter with extensive experience reporting on China. He is the author of the highly acclaimed Apple in China: the capture of the world's greatest company. Steve and Patrick discuss the history of Apple and its impact on technology development in China. “The best book about Apple ever written, one of the bes…

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Khanversation #44: Israel Attacks Iran, immigration protests and arrests, Elon vs. Trump

7d ago

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Israel Attacks Iran Immigration protests and arrests Elon vs. Trump Read moreBy Razib Khan

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Using Nourished Fasting for Metabolic Health and Longevity with Dr. William Hsu 42:04

6d ago42:04

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In this episode, Dr. Jockers and Dr. William Hsu dive into how nourished fasting can reduce insulin resistance, activate autophagy, and slow aging. They discuss how the fasting mimicking diet triggers cellular repair while still providing nourishment. Learn how nutrient-sensing pathways like mTOR and IGF-1 influence metabolic health and why modern …

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5 Medications That Increase Gut Inflammation 20:24

10d ago20:24

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In this episode, Dr. David Jockers reveals how common pain relievers like NSAIDs can damage your gut, leading to leaky gut and inflammation. He shares the science behind how these meds worsen long-term gut health. Antibiotics, often prescribed unnecessarily, disrupt the gut microbiome and cause more harm than good, creating long-term issues like ba…

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What is the Best Nutrition Plan to Follow? 26:18

11d ago26:18

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In this episode, Dr. Jockers reveals how to create your perfect, personalized real food diet—no more one-size-fits-all plans. Learn simple tests to see what works for your body, from protein to fats to fiber. Discover how to identify hidden food sensitivities, histamine reactions, and gut issues, even from "healthy" foods, and make adjustments for …

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Prevent Alzheimer's and Optimize Your Brain for Longevity with Dr David Perlmutter 1:00:01

15d ago1:00:01

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In this episode, Dr. David Jockers and Dr. David Perlmutter explore the root causes of Alzheimer’s and cognitive decline, focusing on metabolic dysfunction rather than amyloid plaques. Dr. Perlmutter explains how insulin resistance and metabolic disturbances contribute to neurodegeneration. They dive into the role of elevated uric acid in brain hea…

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Khanversation #43: Jane Smith on cargo cults and Curtis Yarvin in the New Yorker

16d ago

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Jane Smith on cargo cults Curtis Yarvin in the New Yorker Subscribe now Give a gift subscription Share Read moreBy Razib Khan

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David Gress: Plato and NATO 25 years later

19d ago

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Today Razib talks to David  Gress, a Danish historian. The son of an American literary scholar and a Danish writer, he grew up in Denmark, read Classics at Cambridge, and then earned a Ph.D. in medieval history from Bryn Mawr College in the US in 1981. During a fellowship form 1982-1992 at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution, he published on C…

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David Gress: Plato and NATO 25 years later

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Today Razib talks to David  Gress, a Danish historian. The son of an American literary scholar and a Danish writer, he grew up in Denmark, read Classics at Cambridge, and then earned a Ph.D. in medieval history from Bryn Mawr College in the US in 1981. During a fellowship form 1982-1992 at Stanford University’s Hoover Institution, he published on C…

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The Surprising Truth About Olive Oil 19:47

19d ago19:47

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In this episode, Dr. Jockers reveals why extra virgin olive oil is only healing when it’s the right kind. Learn how to spot real, high-polyphenol olive oil—and why the bitter, peppery taste signals powerful anti-inflammatory benefits. Find out why green olives beat black olives for brain health and how most store-bought olive oils are diluted with …

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The Secret Key to Healing Leaky Gut and Food Sensitivities 22:22

20d ago22:22

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In this episode, Dr. Jockers explains how poor mitochondrial function in your gut cells drives leaky gut and food sensitivities. He shares why oxygen balance in the intestines is critical for reducing inflammation and supporting healing. Learn how specific gut bacteria like *Akkermansia* and *Faecalibacterium* protect against autoimmunity, and what…

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GODZILLA DOWN! India-Pakistan Clash and Chinese Military Technology with TP Huang — #87 1:02:24

21d ago1:02:24

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Steve and TP discuss the implications of the recent air battle between India and Pakistan, which involved over 100 fighter jets and took place entirely beyond visual range (BVR). What is sensor fusion, and have the Pakistanis achieved it with Chinese technology? Does the PL-15 outrange and outperform Western air-to-air missiles? What are the implic…

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Steve Wright: How to Retrain a Broken Gut-Immune System 51:27

22d ago51:27

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In this episode, Dr. Jockers and Steve Wright explain why many people stay inflamed even after removing toxins and eating clean. The real issue isn’t exposure—it’s lost immune tolerance, and the solution is rebuilding resilience. You’ll learn about the five gut defense layers that regulate your immune system. Fixing oxygen balance, mucus layers, an…

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Ethan Strauss: sports and the end of the culture wars

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On this episode of the Unsupervised Learning podcast, Razib welcomes back Ethan Strauss, a writer who has covered sports and culture for the past decade, including in the book The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty. More recently his writing is to be found at his Substack, House of Strauss, which is notable for offerin…

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Ethan Strauss: sports and the end of the culture wars

26d ago

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On this episode of the Unsupervised Learning podcast, Razib welcomes back Ethan Strauss, a writer who has covered sports and culture for the past decade, including in the book The Victory Machine: The Making and Unmaking of the Warriors Dynasty. More recently his writing is to be found at his Substack, House of Strauss, which is notable for offerin…

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How to Detox Seed Oils out of Your Body 18:06

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In this episode, Dr. Jockers breaks down how seed oils damage your mitochondria and disrupt energy production. Learn why linoleic acid stays in your body for years and fuels chronic inflammation. Find out how grass-fed meats and saturated fats can repair cell membranes. Dr. Jockers explains how compounds like carnosine and omega-3s protect against …

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Noah Carl and Bo Winegard: probing the intellectual darker web

27d ago

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On this episode of Unsupervised Learning, Razib talks to Bo Winegard and Noah Carl, the editors behind the online publication Aporia Magazine, founded in 2022. Winegard and Carl are both former academics. Winegard has a social psychology Ph.D. from Florida State University, and was an assistant professor at Marietta College. He was an editor at Qui…

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How to Break the Lock on Fat Burning 18:22

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In this episode, Dr. Jockers explains how high insulin levels block fat burning and why most people don’t realize it. Learn how to test your fasting insulin and what it reveals about your metabolism. Get the exact foods and habits that lower insulin—more protein, fewer seed oils, and better meal timing. Find out what an insulin-friendly diet actual…

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Khanversation #42: Memorial Day, the end of reading and Glenn Loury’s Israel about-face

29d ago

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Memorial Day The end of reading Glenn Loury's Israel about-face Read moreBy Razib Khan

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Using C60 to Improve Mitochondria for Better Energy, Brain, Skin and Longevity with Ken Swartz 41:39

29d ago41:39

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In this episode, Dr. Jockers and Ken Swartz break down how C60 improves mitochondrial function to boost energy, focus, and cellular repair. Learn how this molecule reduces oxidative stress and supports brain, skin, and overall longevity. C60 helps eliminate senescent “zombie” cells and promotes stem cell regeneration. Ken shares how this process ca…

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Tim Lee: 2025 and the driverless car revolution

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Today Razib talks to Tim Lee, a previous guest on Unsupervised Learning. Lee hosts Understanding AI. Lee covered tech more generally for a decade for Washington Post, Ars Technica, and Vox.com. He has a master's degree in computer science from Princeton. Lee writes extensively about general AI issues, from Deep Research’s capabilities to the state …

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How to Detox Oxalates and Reduce Inflammation 16:58

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If you’ve been loading up on almonds, spinach, or sweet potatoes thinking they’re superfoods, Dr. Jockers is here to challenge that idea. In this episode, he unpacks how oxalates—plant defense chemicals—can quietly drive inflammation, joint pain, and brain fog if your body isn’t detoxing them efficiently. You’ll discover which nutrients naturally c…

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Manvir Singh: the shamanic roots of all religion

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Today Razib talks to Manvir Singh about shamanism, religion and anthropology. Singh is an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of California, Davis. An artist and essayist, he is also now a regular contributor to The New Yorker. His academic interests lie in explaining why most human societies, from preliterate foragers to urbanite…

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Manvir Singh: the shamanic roots of all religion

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Today Razib talks to Manvir Singh about shamanism, religion and anthropology. Singh is an assistant professor of anthropology at the University of California, Davis. An artist and essayist, he is also now a regular contributor to The New Yorker. His academic interests lie in explaining why most human societies, from preliterate foragers to urbanite…

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Best Fasting Strategies for Autophagy and Deep Cellular Healing 25:19

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In this episode, we dive into the powerful fasting strategies that trigger autophagy — your body’s natural process of deep cellular healing and renewal. Dr. Jockers shares simple ways to boost this critical process for better health and longevity. You’ll learn how to improve metabolic flexibility, why meal timing matters, and how fasting combined w…

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Robots, Small Models, and RL with DeepSeek Alumnus Zihan Wang — #86 1:07:22

1M ago1:07:22

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Zihan Wang is an AI researcher at Northwestern University, where he works on vision-language models, robotics, and reinforcement learning. Previously, he interned at DeepSeek, contributing to projects like DeepSeek-V2. Zihan's homepage: https://zihanwang314.github.io/ (00:00) - Introduction (01:13) - Zihan's Background, CS and AI Research in China …

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Bonus monologue: Finland as Germania

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This podcast accompanies my post Germans are from Finland, Finns are from Yakutia. The two preprints at the heart of this post are, Postglacial genomes from foragers across Northern Eurasia reveal prehistoric mobility associated with the spread of the Uralic and Yeniseian languages and Steppe Ancestry in Western Eurasia and the Spread of the German…

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Khanversation #41: Biden has cancer, 23andMe and Trump’s bounce-back

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Biden has cancer 23andMe Trump's bounce-back Subscribe now Give a gift subscription Share Read moreBy Razib Khan

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Dr. Mariza Snyder: Menopausal Weight Gain and Creating Metabolic Flexibility in Midlife 48:09

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In this episode, Dr. David Jockers and Dr. Mariza Snyder discuss how hormone changes during perimenopause affect insulin sensitivity and weight gain. They highlight the impact of metabolic flexibility in midlife. You’ll learn how blood glucose and insulin resistance contribute to weight gain and how lifestyle changes can improve insulin sensitivity…

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Laura Spinney: rise of the proto-Indo-Europeans

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Today Razib talks to Laura Spinney, Paris-based British author of the forthcoming Proto: How One Ancient Language Went Global. A science journalist, translator and author of both fiction and non-fiction, she has written for Nature, National Geographic, The Economist, New Scientist, and The Guardian. Spinney is the author of two novels, Doctor and T…

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Noah Carl and Bo Winegard: probing the intellectual darker web

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On this episode of Unsupervised Learning, Razib talks to Bo Winegard and Noah Carl, the editors behind the online publication Aporia Magazine, founded in 2022. Winegard and Carl are both former academics. Winegard has a social psychology Ph.D. from Florida State University, and was an assistant professor at Marietta College. He was an editor at Qui…

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What Happens in Your Body When You Quit Sugar for 30 Days 11:32

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In this episode, Dr. Jockers reveals the transformative effects of quitting sugar for just 30 days. You’ll learn how cutting out sugar can reduce cravings, increase energy levels, and improve mental clarity. By the end of the 30 days, you’ll feel like a completely new version of yourself. Discover why sugar is so damaging to your body, from the cre…

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The Truth About Zombie Cells and Inflammaging 21:08

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In this episode, Dr. Jockers explains how zombie cells—damaged, aged cells—cause inflammation and accelerate aging. Learn how they impact your health and why they need to be cleared out. He shares how fasting, exercise, and a blood sugar-stabilizing diet can help eliminate zombie cells and promote cellular repair. Discover how proteolytic enzymes a…

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Khanversation #40: Pharm price controls, American Pope and war in the subcontinent

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Pharm price controls American Pope War in the subcontinent Read moreBy Razib Khan

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Metabolic Freedom is the Key to Longevity and Healing Chronic Inflammation with Ben Azadi 57:18

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In this episode, Dr. Jockers and Ben Azadi discuss metabolic freedom and its impact on longevity and inflammation. You'll learn why staying in sugar-burning mode harms your health and how fat-burning mode promotes healing. Ben shares his journey from obesity to metabolic health and explains why metabolic flexibility is key to disease prevention. He…

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Tim Lee: 2025 and the driverless car revolution

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Today Razib talks to Tim Lee, a previous guest on Unsupervised Learning. Lee hosts Understanding AI. Lee covered tech more generally for a decade for Washington Post, Ars Technica, and Vox.com. He has a master's degree in computer science from Princeton. Lee writes extensively about general AI issues, from Deep Research’s capabilities to the state …

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How to Get Rid of Loose, Saggy Skin Naturally 21:08

2M ago21:08

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In this episode, Dr. Jockers explains how autophagy naturally tightens saggy skin by breaking down damaged cells and regenerating healthy ones. This process helps improve skin elasticity without surgery. You’ll discover why amino acids from protein are crucial for collagen and elastin production, and how good fats reduce oxidative stress that harms…

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8 Foods That Lower Blood Pressure and Improve Circulation 15:46

2M ago15:46

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In this episode, Dr. Jockers shares eight foods that lower blood pressure and improve circulation, boosting energy and heart health. Discover how these foods enhance oxygen and nutrient delivery to your cells. Learn how wild-caught salmon, pomegranates, and berries reduce oxidative stress and improve blood flow with antioxidants like astaxanthin an…

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Dan Collins: Tariffs and the Future of US Manufacturing — #85 1:18:03

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Dan Collins is Founder of Tyrell Chemical. He studied at Tsinghua University and spent 20 years working for companies like General Motors in China, helping to localize automotive manufacturing. Dan and Steve discuss tariffs, deindustrialization in America, the Go-Go days of rapid economic growth in PRC, and the future of the US-China relationship. …

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