Best Sam Rubin Podcasts (2025)

1
NPR News Now: NPR News: 06-02-2025 7AM EDT 4:40

43m ago4:40

4:40

NPR News: 06-02-2025 7AM EDT Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

1
Know Your Enemy: Christopher Caldwell's Case Against Civil Rights 1:28:24

1h ago1:28:24

1:28:24

Attentive listeners will notice that this episode is about a book but isn't an author interview. That's because it's the first in a new occasional series of episodes that will be dedicated to books by conservative writers that we think are important — whether because a book articulates the right's approach to an issue or problem in an especially re…

1
EconTalk: EconTalk #1000 (with Russ Roberts) 1:08:49

1h ago1:08:49

1:08:49

In honor of EconTalk's 1,000th episode, host Russ Roberts reflects on his long, strange journey from pioneer of the podcast format to weekly interviewer of leading economists, authors, and thinkers. Hear him answer your--and Chat GPT's--questions about why he got started, how he preps, and how he picks guests. He also explains why debate gave way t…

1
Bankless: Mike Novogratz: Bitcoin’s Escape Velocity, Bond Market Crisis, Crypto x AI, & the Genius Act

1h ago

—

Mike Novogratz returns to Bankless to unpack Bitcoin’s surge to new all-time highs and what it means in a world grappling with fiscal uncertainty. We dive into the unfolding bond market crisis, why the Genius Act marks a new chapter for stablecoins, the tokenization of traditional finance, and how Galaxy is uniquely positioned at the crossroads of …

1
NPR News Now: NPR News: 06-02-2025 6AM EDT 4:40

2h ago4:40

4:40

NPR News: 06-02-2025 6AM EDT Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

1
The Daily: The Chaotic Personal Life of Elon Musk 26:58

2h ago26:58

26:58

A Times investigation has found that as Elon Musk became one of President Trump’s closest and most influential advisers, he was juggling an increasingly chaotic personal life and a drug habit far more serious than previously known. Kirsten Grind and Megan Twohey, two investigative reporters at The New York Times, discuss why those closest to Mr. Mu…

1
NPR News Now: NPR News: 06-02-2025 5AM EDT 4:40

1h ago4:40

4:40

NPR News: 06-02-2025 5AM EDT Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy

1
Macro Musings with David Beckworth: George Selgin on Contextualizing the Great Depression and its Implications on Monetary Policy Today 1:12:35

1h ago1:12:35

1:12:35

George Selgin is a senior fellow and director emeritus at the Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives at the Cato Institute, as well as the author of the new book titled False Dawn: The New Deal and the Promise of Recovery, 1933-1947. George returns to the show to discuss the complicated economic history of the Great Depression, how that his…

1
Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast: Special Preview of “The Best People with Nicolle Wallace” 4:36

3h ago4:36

4:36

Who are The Best People? They’re the people who are the best at what they do and know how to bring out the best in others. On her new podcast, Nicolle Wallace speaks to the people who inspire her. As a mom. As an American. Or sometimes just as a super fan. In the first episode, she sits down with actor Jason Bateman. His show “Smartless,” which he …

1
Decoder with Nilay Patel: Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky wants to build the everything app 1:17:31

1h ago1:17:31

1:17:31

Today, I’m talking with Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky. This is Brian’s fourth time on the show, and he’s one of my favorite guests because he’s so clearly obsessed with things like company structure, design, and decision making. You know, Decoder stuff. This time, Brian came on to talk about the company’s new services product and the full-scale redesign …

1
Trending In Ed with Mike Palmer: Credential Transparency and the Future of Work with Scott Cheney 32:31

1h ago32:31

32:31

On this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer sits down with Scott Cheney, CEO of Credential Engine, to discuss the evolving landscape of credentials and their vital role in shaping our future workforce. They delve into the complexities of a skills-based economy, the challenges of translating diverse experiences into recognized credentials,…

1
The Nation Podcasts: Trump’s Immigration Facade | The Nation Podcast 32:15

1h ago32:15

32:15

On this episode of The Nation Podcast, editor D.D. Guttenplan talks to veteran journalist and broadcaster Ray Suarez about the gap between Donald Trump’s maximalist immigration rhetoric and his actual enforcement policy. Ray's article appears in our June issue. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle…

1
The Gray Area with Sean Illing: What "near death" feels like 56:26

2h ago56:26

56:26

Sebastian Junger came as close as you possibly can to dying. While his doctors struggled to revive him, the veteran reporter and avowed rationalist experienced things that shocked and shook him, leaving him with profound questions and unexpected revelations. In his book, In My Time of Dying, he explores the mysteries and commonalities of people’s n…

1
Odd Lots: Why It's So Hard for Apple to Move Production from China to India 46:02

4h ago46:02

46:02

President Trump wants Apple to make iPhones in America. The company itself has talked about — and to some extent already has been — moving more of its production to other countries, like India. But in reality, Apple remains deeply, deeply enmeshed in the Chinese supply chain. In fact, the rise of Apple, and the iPhone specifically, is the ultimate …

1
Strict Scrutiny: It's Officially Bad Decision Season 1:34:17

4h ago1:34:17

1:34:17

Live from Capital Turnaround in Washington, D.C., Leah, Kate, and Melissa wade right into the swamp, breaking down the (very weird, very disturbing) sexual harassment claims against Texas’s ex-solicitor general, Judd Stone and holding their noses to read Coach Brett Kavanaugh’s opinion on the National Environmental Policy Act. Then, the hosts welco…

1
Tatcha: Vicky Tsai (July 2020) 1:17:11

5h ago1:17:11

1:17:11

In 2008, Vicky Tsai walked away from a startup job and set out to rediscover herself on a trip to Japan. In Kyoto, she had an unforgettable meeting with a geisha, and learned about the face creams and blotting papers that the traditional Japanese hostesses had used for centuries. But as she contemplated selling those products in the U.S., experts o…

1
Acquired: The Steve Ballmer Interview 2:59:20

3h ago2:59:20

2:59:20

We sit down with Steve Ballmer, the legendary former Microsoft CEO and owner of the LA Clippers, for an epic conversation covering his 34 years at Microsoft. Steve listened to our Microsoft episodes and had some thoughts to share — and boy, did he deliver. Steve takes us point-by-point through the original IBM DOS deal that started everything, how …

1
The Rest Is Money: 177. Are Food Giants The New Big Tobacco? 44:22

6h ago44:22

44:22

Why is there an obesity epidemic? Are “fat jabs” the answer? How culpable are the food multinationals for making and marketing addictive “ultra-formulated” foods? Steph and Robert are joined by US public health expert ex-FDA commissioner, who rolled out COVID vaccines in America, Dr David Kessler. We appreciate your feedback on The Rest Is Money to…

1
This American Life: 861: Group Chat 1:01:22

7h ago1:01:22

1:01:22

Conversations across a divide: Palestinians who are outside Gaza check in with family, friends, and strangers inside. Visit thisamericanlife.org/lifepartners to sign up for our premium subscription. Prologue: The Hammash family’s group chat unfolds over texts, starting before the war. (8 minutes) Act One: When Yousef Hammash left Gaza a year ago, h…

1
Wisdom of Crowds: The Future of AI and the Future of Humanity 40:05

1h ago40:05

40:05

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit wisdomofcrowds.live Is tech replacing humanity? Or is it sharpening the question of what it means to be human? What does it mean to live a good life — as opposed to passable life? What features of humanity become more important by contrast and necessity in the technological age? Is it po…

1
Letters from an American: May 31, 2025 11:52

1h ago11:52

11:52

Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeBy Garamond

1
We Asked Flood About His Hyperliquid Bull Thesis 30:38

15h ago30:38

30:38

Trading psychology meets crypto's most explosive new ecosystem. In today's episode, we sit down with Flood, founder of Insilico Trading, to explore Hyperliquid and what separates traders who make it from those who crash out. We dive into the James Wynn phenomenon – zero to $87 million in 70 days, then losing almost everything in five. Flood breaks …

1
The Daily: ‘Modern Love’: If You Want This Kind of Love, Don’t Expect it to be Easy 40:58

1d ago40:58

40:58

When Samaiya Mushtaq was growing up, she imagined marrying a kind Muslim man, and at 21, she did. But while studying to become a psychiatrist in medical school, she realized her husband couldn’t meet her emotional needs — something she deeply craved. Despite the shame she felt, she got a divorce. In this episode, Mushtaq shares the twists and turns…

1
The Nation Podcasts: Michael Ledeen and Trumpian Fascism | The Time of Monsters 45:44

40m ago45:44

45:44

Michael Ledeen, who died on May 17 at age 83, was a prominent figure on the American right since the 1970s. He is most famous, or notorious, as one of the instigators of the Iran/Contra scandal, helping to connect the Reagan administration with an Iranian arms dealer. Beyond that, he was active not just as a writer but also as an activists who ofte…

1
The Time of Monsters with Jeet Heer: Michael Ledeen and Trumpian Fascism 45:44

23m ago45:44

45:44

Michael Ledeen, who died on May 17 at age 83, was a prominent figure on the American right since the 1970s. He is most famous, or notorious, as one of the instigators of the Iran/Contra scandal, helping to connect the Reagan administration with an Iranian arms dealer. Beyond that, he was active not just as a writer but also as an activists who ofte…

1
Otherppl with Brad Listi: Sam, 40, Filmmaker and Visual Strategist 1:26:41

1h ago1:26:41

1:26:41

Character Study, Vol. 12. 'Character Studies' is a new series on the podcast featuring interviews with 'civilians'—ordinary adult humans of all ages and backgrounds, talking with Brad about their lives, anonymously. In Vol. 12, a conversation with Sam, 40, a filmmaker and visual strategist from Los Angeles. *** ⁠⁠⁠Otherppl with Brad Listi⁠⁠⁠ is a w…

1
This Week in Virology: TWiV 1223: Someone is guano be sick 1:50:32

3h ago1:50:32

1:50:32

TWiV reviews RFK Jr.”s MAGA report with non-existent literature citations, a new fungus that could further devastate North American bats, surveillance of avian influenza viruses through bird guano in remote regions, and the receptor for HKU5 coronaviruses is ACE2 from Pipistrellus abramus bats. Hosts: Vincent Racaniello, Kathy Spindler, and Brianne…

1
Outside Lands San Francisco: 566: Short Stack No. 10 37:47

10h ago37:47

37:47

Nicole and Rebekah explore the vital role of digital repositories and the threats they face, discuss a bizarre new two-headed snake discovery, and look back at headline news from 25, 50, and 75 years ago.By nicole @ outsidelands.org

1
Jacobin Radio: Red Star Over Palestine: Intifada 52:54

2h ago52:54

52:54

For many years, Palestine had one of the strongest left-wing movements in the Arab world, represented by prominent figures such as Emile Habibi, Leila Khaled, and Ghassan Kanafani. At the beginning of the First Intifada in the 1980s, Palestinian left groups were still the main challengers to the hegemony of Fatah, although the Left has lost much of…

1
Letters from an American: May 30, 2025 18:58

2h ago18:58

18:58

Get full access to Letters from an American at heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/subscribeBy Garamond

1
The Gist: Mike Stops by The Reason Roundtable 38:05

2h ago38:05

38:05

Mike joins The Reason Roundtable Podcast to talk about Trump's War on Harvard. Click here to listen to the rest of the podcastProduced by Corey Wara Production Coordinator Ashley Khan Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]⁠⁠⁠⁠ or visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://advertising.libsyn.com/TheGist⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscr…

1
Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4527: The War With The CCP Cont.

3h ago

—

Episode 4527: The War With The CCP Cont.By WarRoom.org

1
Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4526: The War With The CCP

3h ago

—

Episode 4526: The War With The CCPBy WarRoom.org

1
Why DeFi Is Still Crypto's Only Real Product Market-Fit with Kenny Li 43:58

1d ago43:58

43:58

The era of "build it and they will come" is over. Crypto projects need real revenue, real users, and real sustainability. Or they just won't survive. In this episode, we chat with Kenny from Manta about the shift happening in the industry. No longer are we just experimenting; it's all about finding product-market fit. We dig into why DeFi is still …

1
Changelog: wsl.exe -- cat hello.cs 1:27:48

5h ago1:27:48

1:27:48

We bring you back to Microsoft Build 2025 to nerd out with Craig Loewen on Windows Subsystem for Linux and Mads Torgersen on leading the design of C#. Join the discussion Changelog++ members get a bonus 7 minutes at the end of this episode and zero ads. Join today! Sponsors: Heroku – The Next Generation of Heroku “Fir” is coming soon — Fir is built…

1
Macro N Cheese: Ep 330 - Money, Power, and the People with Christopher Shaw 1:08:05

2d ago1:08:05

1:08:05

There's an oft-repeated Chris Hedges quote that goes: “I do not fight fascists because I will win. I fight fascists because they are fascists.” Well, that’s how we feel about the banks. Revolutionary change is only possible when people understand the institutions of power. The banking system plays a huge role in perpetuating class division and disc…

1
The Daily: 'The Interview': Miley Cyrus Told Us to Ask Her Anything 55:01

2d ago55:01

55:01

The Grammy-winning singer on overcoming child stardom, accepting her parents and being in control. Also, we have exciting news: You can check us out on YouTube. To watch our videos, go to: youtube.com/@theinterviewpodcast Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.co…

1
The Good Fight: Quico Toro on How to Save the Climate 52:21

9h ago52:21

52:21

Yascha Mounk and Quico Toro explore what’s holding environmentalists back. Quico Toro is Director of Climate Repair at the Anthropocene Institute, a contributing editor at Persuasion, and writes the Substack One Percent Brighter. In this week’s conversation, Yascha Mounk and Quico Toro discuss outdated ideas within environmentalism, why we need to …

1
Odd Lots: How Do We Define a Currency? 57:52

2d ago57:52

57:52

What is a currency? This turns out to be one of those questions we just kind of skip over because we don't have clear answers to it (and because economists often like to skip over these foundational things). This special episode of the Odd Lots podcast was recorded as part of Princeton University's “How to Write the Biography of a Currency” event, …

1
Amicus With Dahlia Lithwick | Law, justice, and the courts: This End Of Term At SCOTUS Is Unlike Any Other in History 1:15:06

2d ago1:15:06

1:15:06

The end (of the Supreme Court term) is nigh. This week, Amicus goes into June Opinionpalooza mode with some meta-analysis of what to look out for as the Supreme Court delivers dozens of decisions over the next month or so. Dahlia Lithwick and Mark Joseph Stern say this is a term-ending unlike any other, partly because the number of cases pinging on…

1
This Week in Virology: TWiV 1222: Clinical update with Dr. Daniel Griffin 1:05:16

15h ago1:05:16

1:05:16

In his weekly clinical update, Dr. Griffin with Vincent Racaniello discusses vaccination trends, the changes COVID-19 vaccine recommendations for children and pregnant women, easing of vaccination exemptions in Texas, the ongoing measles outbreak globally before Dr. Griffin reviews recent statistics on RSV, influenza and SARS-CoV-2 infections the W…

1
The Ben & Marc Show: Rick Rubin: Vibe Coding is the Punk Rock of Software 1:15:07

19h ago1:15:07

1:15:07

On this episode of "The Ben & Marc Show", a16z co-founders Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz sit down with legendary music producer and bestselling author Rick Rubin to explore the origin of his unexpected new creation: "The Way of Code" Blending ancient philosophy and modern AI, The Way of Code reimagines the 3,000-year-old Tao Te Ching for the age…

1
Bannon`s War Room: WarRoom Battleground EP 779: Trump's Speech On U.S. Steel Deal

19h ago

—

WarRoom Battleground EP 779: Trump's Speech On U.S. Steel DealBy WarRoom.org

1
Bannon`s War Room: Episode 4525: Trump Victory In Immigration Courts; Speech Pregame

19h ago

—

Episode 4525: Trump Victory In Immigration Courts; Speech PregameBy WarRoom.org

1
The Gist: Ben Ansell on FAFO, FADFO, and the Myth of Immediate Consequence 44:44

21h ago44:44

44:44

Oxford political scientist Ben Ansell discusses the meme-worthy but deeply explanatory concept of FAFO—f**k around and find out—and its subtler cousin FADFO, where reckless policy choices oddly fail to produce blowback. Why bad ideas often go unpunished, from Brexit to tariffs to defund-the-police slogans and MMT. Ansell argues that liberal democra…

1
Big Technology Podcast: Mass AI-Driven Unemployment, NVIDIA Surges, CEOs' AI Avatars Unleashed 51:53

22h ago51:53

51:53

Ranjan Roy from Margins is back for our weekly discussion of the latest tech news. We cover: 1) Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei's prophesy that 50% of entry level work will disappear 2) Hype or true: Is mass AI-driven unemployment just marketing? 3) How Amodei's prediction could come true 4) How work might shift even before job loss, as in the case of A…

1
The Majority Report with Sam Seder: 2508 - Trump's Fortunate Failures w/ David Dayen 1:29:50

23h ago1:29:50

1:29:50

We've made it to Casual Friday folks, so loosen that collar and tune in. First up, Trump is continuing to melt down after being confronted with the acronym T.A.C.O. (Trump Always Chickens Out) and insists that he's a big strong man who is doing the best trade negotiations the world has ever seen. Meanwhile, Commerce Secretary Scott Bessent admits t…

1
The Bulwark Podcast: S2 Ep1054: Adam Serwer, Lauren Egan, and Justin Jones: The Attack on Knowledge 1:00:58

24h ago1:00:58

1:00:58

The Trump administration is trying to exert ideological control over every knowledge-producing institution in the country. And the assault on colleges is not only about having fewer highly-educated voters, but also depriving Americans of trusted sources of information—much in the way Trump in 2020 wanted to stop counting Covid cases so it looked li…

1
Left Anchor: Elon Is Out—Or Is He? - 354 1:09:40

1d ago1:09:40

1:09:40

Today we are talking Elon Musk’s alleged retreat from DOGE, the ungodly horrors he has unleashed in that time, and why someone would commit such evil. Then we move on to Trump’s loss in tariff court, his prospects at the Supreme Court, the lie about “white genocide” in South Africa, and what’s going on in Gaza and Ukraine. Check out Ryan’s piece on…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Sam Rubin Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide