Best WSJ Your Money Matters Podcasts (2025)

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The Real Cost of Dismantling Public Eduction with former U.S. Secretary of Education, John B. King 50:08

10d ago50:08

50:08

What if the federal government walked away from public education? That’s not a hypothetical—it’s part of a real plan gaining traction right now. In this episode, we break down what it actually means to defund and dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, and why it could upend the future for millions of students. Former Secretary of Education Joh…

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Rethinking Purpose: Why Chasing Big Goals Might Be Making You Miserable with Jordan Grumet 1:05:13

27d ago1:05:13

1:05:13

What if the relentless chase for big goals is actually what’s making you feel unfulfilled? In this episode, hospice physician and author Jordan Grumet shares what he’s learned from those at the end of life—and why our culture’s definition of purpose may be all wrong. Instead of striving for impact, Jordan invites us to focus on the simple, joyful a…

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What AI Can’t Replace - and Why That Matters with WSJ Bestselling Author, Faisal Hoque 1:02:10

2M ago1:02:10

1:02:10

This isn’t another hype-filled tech episode or a doomsday warning about robots taking over. It’s a grounded, human conversation about what we lose when we hand over too much to AI—and how to hold onto what matters most. In this episode, author and technologist Faisal Hoque blends decades of innovation experience with Eastern philosophy to explore s…

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Brainwashing, Mind Control, and Hyper-Persuasion with Harvard Professor, Rebecca Lemov 38:24

2M ago38:24

38:24

What if brainwashing isn’t just a Cold War relic, but something we’re all quietly experiencing every day? In this episode, Harvard professor and author Rebecca Lemov joins us to unpack the hidden mechanics of mind control—from historical POW camps to the subtle pull of your social media feed. We talk about the concept of “ungrounding,” how it sets …

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Feed Drop! Money For Couples - 192- We spend 98% of what we make—Where is it all going 18:09

3M ago18:09

18:09

We're sharing a new show we think you'll enjoy! If you ever wonder, “Where is all our money going?”—you’re not alone. In episode 192 of Money For Couples titled, “We spend 98% of what we make—Where is it all going?”, you’ll hear real stories and practical strategies to help you align on finances, stop money fights, and build a shared financial visi…

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Don't Let Your Doctor Kill You: How to Beat Physician Arrogance, Corporate Greed and a Broken System with Dr. Erika Schwartz 56:45

3M ago56:45

56:45

Ever wonder why a routine checkup can leave you more anxious than assured? In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Erika Schwartz—author of Don’t Let Your Doctor Kill You—who’s on a mission to dismantle the fear culture in modern medicine. If you’re tired of endless tests and pill-pushing, get ready for real talk about where to draw the line.Think yo…

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Reflections - The Truth About The Nature of Sex and Gender 14:41

3M ago14:41

14:41

Introducing 'Reflections,' a new twist on our classic podcast format. In this special new series, I'm flipping the script - instead of interviewing an expert, I'm sharing my personal takeaways, insights, and action items from our previous conversation. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how our expert's wisdom is impacting my life, and discove…

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The Truth About Sex and Gender: What Nature Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are with Dr. Nathan Lents 1:12:28

3M ago1:12:28

1:12:28

Sex and gender are at the center of heated debates—but what if much of what we believe isn’t rooted in biological truth? In this episode, Dr. Nathan Lents, author of The Sexual Evolution, reveals what nature and evolution really tell us about sex, gender, and human relationships. You’ll discover why diversity in biology—whether in sex, gender, or m…

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Why AI Could Be the Key to Better, Faster, and Cheaper Healthcare with Dean of Stanford Medicine, Dr. Lloyd Minor 53:23

4M ago53:23

53:23

🚨 AI is changing healthcare—are we ready? 🚨 In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Lloyd Minor, Dean of the Stanford School of Medicine, to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing medicine—from diagnosing diseases faster to improving patient care and even reshaping drug development. But with all the promise, there are major challenges…

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Reflections - Three Tips for Inspiring Others (Adam Galinsky episode) 14:22

4M ago14:22

14:22

Introducing 'Reflections,' a new twist on our classic podcast format. In this special new series, I'm flipping the script - instead of interviewing an expert, I'm sharing my personal takeaways, insights, and action items from our previous conversation. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how our expert's wisdom is impacting my life, and discove…

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How Understanding Social Hierarchies Can Help You Inspire Others and Get What You Want with Adam Galinksy 49:48

4M ago49:48

49:48

In this episode, Adam Galinsky, acclaimed professor and TED speaker, dives into the fascinating world of social hierarchy, influence, and inspiration. From his role as an expert witness in high-profile cases like Dominion vs. Fox News to his groundbreaking research on human dynamics, Adam shares how understanding social structures can empower us to…

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Reflections - How GLP-1s Changed My Thinking On Medicine (Dr. Alexandra Sowa episode) 14:45

4M ago14:45

14:45

Introducing 'Reflections,' a new twist on our classic podcast format. In this special new series, I'm flipping the script - instead of interviewing an expert, I'm sharing my personal takeaways, insights, and action items from our previous conversation. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how our expert's wisdom is impacting my life, and discove…

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Weight Loss and Willpower: The Science of Metabolic Health and GLP-1s with Dr. Alexandra Sowa 57:18

5M ago57:18

57:18

In this episode of Smart People Podcast, Dr. Alexandra Sowa, an expert in obesity and metabolic health, reveals the groundbreaking science behind GLP-1 medications like Ozempic and their impact on weight loss and overall health. Dr. Sowa explains how hormones like insulin, GLP-1, and leptin influence hunger, satiety, and fat storage—and how these s…

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Reflections - How Learning About Mysticism Has Changed the Way I Live (Simon Critchley Episode) 13:09

5M ago13:09

13:09

Introducing 'Reflections,' a new twist on our classic podcast format. In this special new series, I'm flipping the script - instead of interviewing an expert, I'm sharing my personal takeaways, insights, and action items from our previous conversation. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how our expert's wisdom is impacting my life, and discove…

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What Mysticism Can Teach Us About Living Well, with Philosopher Simon Critchley 56:46

6M ago56:46

56:46

What if you could taste intensity, experience life fully, and connect deeply with existence? Join us for a fascinating conversation exploring the world of mysticism. We delve into the concept of mysticism as a mode of experience and way of life, beyond religious practice. Discover how embracing the unknown can transform your life. Our guest shares …

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Reflections - My 4 Biggest Lessons from Richard Cytowic 13:52

6M ago13:52

13:52

Introducing 'Reflections,' a new twist on our classic podcast format. In this special episode, I'm flipping the script - instead of interviewing an expert, I'm sharing my personal takeaways, insights, and action items from our previous conversation. Tune in for a behind-the-scenes look at how our expert's wisdom is impacting my life, and discover h…

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Stone Age Brain, Screen Age Problem - The Truth About Technology and Your Brain with Richard Cytowic 1:04:14

6M ago1:04:14

1:04:14

Join award-winning neurologist Richard Cytowic as he reveals the surprising reasons behind our screen addictions. Our brains, unchanged since the Stone Age, are woefully unprepared for the temptations of modern technology. Cytowic explains how ancient instincts like desire, reward and competition are hijacked by Big Tech, leading to unhealthy attac…

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Life in the Corporate Blender: Why Change is Making Work Worse with Ashley Goodall 52:11

7M ago52:11

52:11

For decades, “disruption” and “change” have been seen as essential to business growth and success. Whether it’s a merger or re-org or a new office layout, change has become the ultimate easy button for leaders, who pursue it with abandon, unleashing a torrent of disruption on employees. The result is what our guest calls “life in the blender”—a per…

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Eliminate Work Fatigue and Optimize Your Productivity with Neuroscientist, Dr. Mithu Storoni 1:01:47

7M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Today, most office workers are expected to operate with industrial-era efficiency. Yet the work that matters most in our technology-dominated workplace–generating brilliant ideas, solving complex problems, and learning–can’t be manufactured like outputs on an assembly line. Instead, we need a new, HYPEREFFICIENT way of working: rather than imposing…

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What’s Your Strategy? How to Drive Progress in Your Business and Your Life with Seth Godin 51:35

7M ago51:35

51:35

Are you tired of quick fixes and short-term thinking? Do you want to make a lasting impact but feel stuck in outdated systems? In this episode we interview one of the all-time greats, Seth Godin, about his new book, This Is Strategy: Make Better Plans. Tune in to learn how to drive positive change, whether you’re revolutionizing an industry, sparki…

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How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain with Peter Goodman 53:21

8M ago53:21

53:21

How does the wealthiest country on earth run out of protective gear in the middle of a public health catastrophe? How do its parents find themselves unable to locate crucially needed infant formula? How do its largest companies spend billions of dollars making cars that no one can drive for a lack of chips? The last few years have radically highlig…

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Overcome Perfectionism and Unlock Your Full Potential with Dr. Mary Anderson 1:00:45

8M ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Are you tired of feeling trapped by the pressure to be perfect? In this episode, Dr. Mary E. Anderson, author of The Happy High Achiever, shares practical strategies to help you overcome perfectionism and unlock your full potential. You'll learn how to recognize and challenge the limiting thoughts and behaviors holding you back, and discover scienc…

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How to Use Economics to Maximize Your Wellbeing and Make Tough Decisions with Dr. Andrew Leigh 54:33

9M ago54:33

54:33

In this episode you will discover how the heart of economics is ultimately about wellbeing, not just income, and how understanding these connections can help us make better decisions for a more prosperous future. Andrew's book, How Economics Explains the World: A Short History of Humanity, is available wherever books are sold! You can learn more ab…

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Stress Wisely: How to Be Well in an Unwell World with Psychology Scholar Dr. Robyne 1:01:30

9M ago1:01:30

1:01:30

This week, we're talking stress - but not just managing it, mastering it. Join us as we explore the latest research and strategies for transforming stress into a powerful ally for achieving your goals and living a happier, healthier life. Our guest, Dr. Robyne Hanley-Dafoe, shares her expertise on how to wield stress wisely and cultivate resilience…

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The Rise of White Nationalism: Exploring the Online Roots of a Growing Threat with Elle Reeve 57:42

10M ago57:42

57:42

In this episode, we delve into the online origins of white nationalism, a movement that has led to devastating consequences, including the deadly Charlottesville rally and the January 6th insurrection at the US Capitol. We examine how social media platforms and online forums have enabled the spread of white nationalist ideologies, often under the g…

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The #1 Thing Holding You Back from Your Dream Job with Dr. Tessa West 52:44

10M ago52:44

52:44

Dr. Tessa West joins us to reveal the surprising reasons behind career dissatisfaction. Drawing from her new book, "Job Therapy: Finding Work That Works for You", Dr. West shares the 5 common psychological sources of frustration that keep us from our ideal careers. From identity crises to feeling under-appreciated, Dr. West offers a working week au…

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How to Intentionally Design Your Future with Frederik Pferdt 55:43

11M ago55:43

55:43

Google’s first Chief Innovation Evangelist inspires you to shape your own future, navigate ambiguity and uncertainty with intention, and transform problems and challenges into profound opportunities. We don’t have to be afraid of what the future holds. Rather than bracing for what happens next, Dr. Frederik G. Pferdt argues that you can be making w…

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How to Rewrite Your Life Story and Overcome a Lifetime of Conformity with Christina Rasmussen 1:04:00

11M ago1:04:00

1:04:00

Acclaimed grief educator, Christina Rasmussen, sheds light on how societal expectations and conformity can lead to a lifetime of accumulated, unacknowledged heartbreak. Learn how to recognize and validate these "invisible losses", and understand the Life Reentry® Model to help you break free from the constraints of conformity and rewrite your life …

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Special Episode - The Optimistic Outlook - Gen Z and the power of multigenerational teams 35:10

11M ago35:10

35:10

Please enjoy this episode of The Optimistic Outlook hosted by Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens US! The original episode can be found here: https://theoptimisticoutlook.podbean.com/e/gen-z-and-the-power-of-multigenerational-teams/. Support the Show - Become a Patron! Help us grow and become a Patron today: https://www.patreon.com/smartpeoplepodcast S…

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Does UV Light Actually Sterilize? The Truth About Using UV Light to Sanitize and a New Technology That Could Change Everything with Founder, John Rajchert 1:00:09

12M ago1:00:09

1:00:09

We have all seen the new gadgets that use UV light to “sterilize”. Everything from UV light phone cleaners to toothbrush holders, air purifiers, and water cleaners. But does it actually work? Can a simple light keep us healthier and safer? We dive into the science to separate fact from fiction and explore the surprising answers. But that's not all …

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The Alarming Truth About Brain Surveillance and the War for Your Thoughts with Nita Farahany 1:01:32

12M ago1:01:32

1:01:32

Imagine a world where your brain can be interrogated to learn your political beliefs, your thoughts can be used as evidence of a crime, and your own feelings can be held against you. A world where people who suffer from epilepsy receive alerts moments before a seizure, and the average person can peer into their own mind to eliminate painful memorie…

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America in Crisis: A Bold New Solution to Our Broken Democracy with Constitutional Law Scholar, Max Stearns 57:37

1y ago57:37

57:37

In this episode, Max Stearns explores the core problems behind America's political mess, showing how social media and our strict two-party system deepen divisions and block real progress. Stearns explains how our current voting system forces people to pick between two bad options, which only increases conflict and stops things from getting done. He…

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Brian Klaas - Fluke: How to Use Chance and Chaos to Your Advantage 57:36

1y ago57:36

57:36

If you could rewind your life to the very beginning and then press play, would everything turn out the same? Or could making an accidental phone call or missing an exit off the highway change not just your life, but history itself? And would you remain blind to the radically different possible world you unknowingly left behind? In our episode this …

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Guy Kawasaki Explains How Steve Jobs Taught Him to Think Remarkably 59:53

1y ago59:53

59:53

Guy Kawasaki is a marketing legend and the first Chief Evangelist Officer at Apple in 1984 when he helped launch and market the first Macintosh computer. In this episode, Guy brings us back to the early days of Apple and tells us what it was truly like working alongside Steve Jobs. He explains his rise and fall at Apple, and what he learned from th…

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The Past, Present, and Future of Real Estate: A Conversation with Dave Liniger, Founder and President of the Largest Real Estate Company in the World 53:00

1y ago53:00

53:00

The real estate market is the topic of many conversations these days. Are we in a bubble? Is Real Estate still a good investment? Is AirBNB destroying communities? What is the future of real estate agents after the recent lawsuit? In this week's episode we sit down with Dave Liniger, the Founder and President of Re/Max, the worlds largest Real Esta…

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Why We Die: The New Science of Aging and the Quest for Immortality with Nobel laureate, Venki Ramakrishnan 45:38

1y ago45:38

45:38

Today, we are living through a revolution in biology. Giant strides are being made in understanding why we age—and why some species live longer than others. Could we eventually cheat disease and death and live for a very long time, possibly many times our current lifespan? Venki Ramakrishnan, recipient of the Nobel Prize in Chemistry and former pre…

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Charles Duhigg - Mastering the Art of Supercommunication in Daily Life 58:20

1y ago58:20

58:20

This week we are talking with one of the most prolific authors in decades, Charles Duhigg. You may know him from his NYT Bestselling Books, “The Power of Habit,” and “Better Faster Stronger.” His books have sold more than 5 million copies worldwide! In our episode this week, we are talking about his new book, Supercommunicators: How to Unlock the S…

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Why We Remember and How to Hold on to What Matters with Dr. Charan Ranganath 1:02:05

1+ y ago1:02:05

1:02:05

Memory isn't just a passive recollection—it's a transformative force that subtly influences our world. Dr. Ranganath, a leading memory researcher, unveils the powerful influence memory has on our lives, from recalling faces and names to shaping learning, decision-making, and even trauma and healing. He reveals how our brains record the past, shapin…

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How to Find Your Life Path with Creative Strategist, Bonnie Wan 54:27

1+ y ago54:27

54:27

Bonnie Wan is a Partner and Head of Brand Strategy at Goodby, Silverstein & Partners, one of Fast Company’s 2021 Most Innovative Companies In The World. As a career brand strategist she has been celebrated as an Ad Age Leading Woman for 2023 and 2022’s Chief Strategy Officer of the Year. We all have moments when we doubt the path we’re on. Is this …

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From Survival Mode to Thriving: Hacking Your Neurobiology for Success using Polyvagal Theory with Dr. Stephen Porges 1:04:37

1+ y ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Stephen W. Porges, Ph.D. is Distinguished University Scientist at Indiana University where he is the founding director of the Traumatic Stress Research Consortium. He is Professor of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina, and Professor Emeritus at both the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of Maryland. Since Stephen Porg…

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Hate Work? Listen here. A conversation on designing your intentional life with Paul Millerd. 1:06:13

1+ y ago1:06:13

1:06:13

Paul Millerd is an author, consultant, and podcaster. In this episode we talk about what it’s like to find yourself in the wrong life, and then how to get into the real work of figuring out how to live. Our guest pieces together a set of ideas and principles that brought him from unfulfilled and burned out to his good life. Hopefully you can take s…

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The Convergence: Blockchain, AI, Extended Reality, and IOT are coming together with Alex Tapscott 56:20

1+ y ago56:20

56:20

Alex is an entrepreneur, business author, and seasoned capital markets professional focused on the impact of emerging technologies, such as blockchain and cryptocurrencies, on business, government, and society. An essential introduction and guide to navigating the next Internet revolution—everything from the metaverse and NFTs to DAOs, decentralize…

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Your Wakeup Call: Life Lessons from FBI Negotiation Trainer and Suicide Prevention Specialist, Dr. Mark Goulston 1:04:56

1+ y ago1:04:56

1:04:56

Dr. Mark Goulston is dying to tell you about what mortality is teaching him. He is a distinguished psychiatrist, a hostage negotiations trainer, and death and dying specialist who is facing his own mortality and the universe is telling him to share what he's learned from 50 years of listening. He says that if he knew these things decades earlier, i…

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How Printing Fake Money Helped People Manage Their Cash 8:01

1+ y ago8:01

8:01

Owners of businesses that print and supply fake money to movies and TV shows say being surrounded by “prop cash” changed how they think about the real thing. Wall Street Journal personal-finance reporter Joe Pinsker joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Where to Put Your Cash if the Fed Lowers Interest Rates 7:28

1+ y ago7:28

7:28

As the Federal Reserve signals it may be done raising interest rates, some financial advisers suggest people consider riskier investments for their cash. WSJ personal-finance reporter Imani Moise joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy WSJ Your Money Matters

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What's News in Markets: Airline Buyouts, GameStop’s Week, the Race for AI 5:04

1+ y ago5:04

5:04

Which airlines turned from competitors to allies? And how did the poster child of meme stocks, GameStop, perform this week? Plus, how are Google and AMD heating up the AI race? Host Francesca Fontana discusses the biggest stock moves of the week and the news that drove them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Gold Prices at Record Levels: Should You Invest? 7:57

1+ y ago7:57

7:57

Rising stocks and the prospects of lower interest rates are among the factors that have pushed gold prices up 11% this year. WSJ reporter Bob Henderson joins host J.R. Whalen to discuss how individual investors can buy gold, and how it fits into a portfolio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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