Best Niall By Fire Podcasts (2025)

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The Biden Cover-Up and the Failure of the Press Corps 1:51:38

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In 2023 and 2024, there were many things that were unsayable. Perhaps the most unsayable—at least in legacy media circles—was that the President of the United States was not capable of being president, because he was no longer mentally fit. Those people who did break the taboo—who dared to notice Biden’s countless gaffes, his stiff gait, those who …

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How to Examine Your Marriage and Your Life 1:09:36

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A lot of people fall in love outside of their marriages. Some have affairs. Some leave their wives or husbands. But not a lot of people are Agnes Callard. Agnes did something really unique. She fell in love while she was (seemingly happily) married with two children. She told her husband. They got divorced—sharing a single lawyer—and it took under …

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Welcome to the Global Intifada 14:52

7d ago14:52

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Yaron Lischinsky, 30, and Sarah Milgrim, 26, were staffers at the Israeli Embassy. They had just planned a trip for Sarah to meet Yaron’s parents. He had recently bought an engagement ring. Then on Wednesday night, they were murdered outside the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C. The suspect, 31-year-old Elias Rodriguez, told police: “I did …

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Debate: Will the Truth Survive Artificial Intelligence? 1:16:02

8d ago1:16:02

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The late biologist E.O. Wilson said that “the real problem of humanity is the following: We have Paleolithic emotions, medieval institutions, and god-like technology. And it is terrifically dangerous.” Wilson said that back in 2011, long before any of us were talking about large language models or GPTs. A little more than a decade later, artificial…

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Andrew Cuomo on His Past and New York’s Future 1:26:36

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When you think about great political comebacks, maybe you think of Donald Trump, or Richard Nixon, or “comeback kid” Bill Clinton. You might soon add Andrew Cuomo to that list. In 2020, Cuomo was at the top of the world. He had been governor of New York for a decade. He had an illustrious career in New York politics—which is sort of the Cuomo famil…

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How China Captured Apple 1:37:20

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The majority of people listening to this episode are hearing it on an iPhone. As most of us can attest, the iPhone is so central to our lives that if we lose it, we feel totally unmoored from our ability to function in the world. It’s hard to explain how ubiquitous the iPhone is—and how much of a behemoth Apple is. Apple sells over 60 million iPhon…

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Meet Casey Means, Trump’s Pick for Surgeon General 1:31:47

20d ago1:31:47

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There’s an endearing saying that the U.S. surgeon general’s primary role is to be the nation’s family doctor. They represent America’s medical community, educate the public on current health risks, and wield tremendous influence over medical and scientific information. On Thursday, President Trump nominated Dr. Casey Means to take on this important…

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The Man Who Helped Michael Jordan Win 49:21

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I want to tell you the story of a kid, born in 1937 into segregated Washington, D.C. He’s 9 when his father dies and 13 when his mother has a mental breakdown, disappears, and is institutionalized. He’s effectively orphaned. This is how George Raveling’s story begins. Despite being dealt one of the worst cards imaginable, George, now 87, went on to…

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No Turning Back – Ian Smith on Refusing to Compromise, No Matter the Cost 1:59:35

24d ago1:59:35

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Most people think they’d stand for what they believe in… until standing actually costs something. In this episode, Ian Smith shares what it meant to actually lose things licenses, income, freedom and still not give in. This isn’t motivational fluff. It’s a real-world case study in living by your values, even when everything falls apart. If you want…

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Dana Perino on Trump’s White House, Fox News, and … Love 1:11:27

24d ago1:11:27

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Sometimes we have a guest who needs no introduction. You know Dana Perino. She took on the job of White House press secretary when President George W. Bush was at his most unpopular—back in 2007 and 2008, as the Iraq War dragged on. She did not receive a warm welcome from those covering the White House—outlets like The New Republic called her cluel…

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Douglas Murray on Joe Rogan, Hamas, and Moral Collapse in the West 1:23:21

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President Donald Trump has been in office for 100 days. Israel has been at war with Hamas in Gaza for 570, and Russia and Ukraine have been at war for over 1,000. Douglas Murray has had a front-row seat to all three of these unfolding stories, bringing us reportage and analysis that have illuminated the most urgent issues of our time. His reporting…

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The Pain Is Complex. The Solution Isn’t – Eddie Pinero on Growth, Story & Creative Discipline 1:12:13

1M ago1:12:13

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From anonymous YouTube narration to global impact, Eddie Pinero shares how simplicity, self-awareness, and raw storytelling became the cornerstones of his success. If you’re struggling to find clarity or direction, this episode is full of practical mindset shifts. 🔥 From Eddie himself: “It’s not that the pain is complex—it’s that the solution is si…

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100 Days of Donald Trump 1:20:59

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Today marks President Donald Trump’s 100th day in office. What to make of this dizzying first hundred days? As Bret Stephens put it: “I’m hard-pressed to think of a more disastrous first 100 days of any presidency in American history. . . all of the wounds are self-inflicted.” Even some of Trump's most ardent supporters are struggling to understand…

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Marco Rubio on Iran, Deportations and the State Dept. Shake-Up 37:29

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Yesterday, The Free Press had a major scoop: The State Department is launching the biggest shake-up in decades in an effort spearheaded by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Today, Rubio joins us on Honestly to discuss his goals for restructuring the Department and also how the U.S. is responding to manifold crises at home and abroad, from controversi…

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What No One Tells You About War – Jon Hamilton on Afghanistan, Drones & Real Leadership 1:06:06

1M ago1:06:06

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“Most of Afghanistan felt like training—until it didn’t.” In this raw, behind-the-curtain conversation, Jon Hamilton shares what it's really like patrolling with Afghan forces, relying on drone feeds in real-time, and why many SF soldiers saw the fall of Afghanistan coming long before it happened. 🔥 What you never hear in the news about combat zone…

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Can America Survive Without Christianity? 1:08:51

1M ago1:08:51

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In the past few weeks, Bari has done two episodes on religion—one asking, “Do we need a religious revival?,” and then a follow-up conversation with Ross Douthat asking how people who grew up in the secular West can actually find faith. Today, we have the last installment of this intellectual and religious inquiry, and we are asking a new question: …

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Ross Douthat: Why It’s Logical to Believe in God 1:35:44

1M ago1:35:44

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You may have noticed on this show that Bari Weiss is always asking her guests, “Do you believe in God?,” “What is your favorite biblical character?,” or “Do we need a religious revival?” And you might be wondering why she keeps knocking on this door? It’s partly because we’re curious about people’s metaphysical beliefs. But it’s also because we thi…

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Ep 36 – "Why Your Brain’s Pattern Determines Everything" - Bizzie Gold on Behavior, Trauma & Healing 1:26:19

2M ago1:26:19

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Your brain’s wiring is more than just a product of your environment—it defines how you react to stress, trauma, and even everyday situations. Bizzie Gold dives deep into the five brain patterns, explaining why some people bounce back from trauma while others struggle. Learn how to identify your brain pattern, understand its influence on your behavi…

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Mark Hyman: How to Live Your Healthiest Life 2:01:16

2M ago2:01:16

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In 2025 it seems like there are two types of people—those who are insanely diligent about health, the people who learn everything there is to know about ingredients, the people who run every beauty or cleaning product through the EWG Working Group (a database where you can check for the presence of alleged toxins in household ingredients)—And then …

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Niall Ferguson: The Trade War and the Battle for the 21st Century 1:10:21

2M ago1:10:21

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If your head has been spinning since Donald Trump walked into the White House Rose Garden and declared “Liberation Day” last Wednesday, we don't blame you. And not just because it was nauseating watching the stock market or your 401(k) crash down, but because it wasn't clear what exactly we were looking at. As our guest today, economic historian an…

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Ep. 35 “Raise the Standard.” – Cody McBroom on Fitness, Fatherhood & Being a Man Who Leads With Fire 1:19:34

2M ago1:19:34

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“I wasn’t born disciplined—I built it.” Cody McBroom’s story is one of grit, purpose, and proving the world wrong. From being an overweight teenager to running a multi-figure fitness business, Cody has turned personal pain into power—and he’s not holding anything back in this episode. We dive deep into how fitness is more than reps and macros—it’s …

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Axios Founders: Who Broke the Media? 1:36:08

2M ago1:36:08

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Depending on who you talk to, Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen are either the swampiest of swamp creatures—the epitome of all that is wrong with political journalism—or, alternatively, two of the most interesting, successful entrepreneurs in the new media landscape. In 2006, VandeHei left The Washington Post to co-found Politico, where he was executive …

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Debating Pronouns with John McWhorter 1:09:35

2M ago1:09:35

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John McWhorter is one of the greatest living experts on the English language—and many others, too. He’s an associate professor of linguistics at Columbia, a columnist at The New York Times, and he’s an unsung Broadway aficionado. He once told us he could not do an interview because he was busy rehearsing a cabaret show for his bungalow colony. It a…

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Ep. 34 – “You’re Not a Victim. You’re Just Not Doing the Work.” – Tim Kennedy on Mission & Grit 1:31:13

2M ago1:31:13

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Former Green Beret, MMA fighter, and entrepreneur Tim Kennedy joins us to dismantle the modern victimhood mindset. From combat zones to boardrooms, Tim has lived a life of relentless discipline—and he’s here to remind us that the solution isn’t comfort, it’s responsibility. In this raw and unfiltered episode, we cover: – How bureaucracy and entitle…

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Jay Bhattacharya Was “Dangerous.” Now He Leads NIH. 1:40:48

2M ago1:40:48

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A few years ago Jay Bhattacharya was an obscure Stanford professor—a medical doctor who also had a PhD in economics. Then Covid hit, the lockdowns began, and “Doctor Jay”—as he is known—became a pariah in the medical community. That’s because, along with colleagues from Harvard and Oxford, Jay questioned whether the lockdowns were a good idea. They…

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Leonard Leo: The Man Who Rebuilt the Supreme Court 1:21:41

2M ago1:21:41

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For the last quarter century, an Italian macher from New Jersey has been one of the most powerful people in the United States. If you’re a certain type of nerdy, obsessive, legally inclined conservative, he’s basically Taylor Swift. But most people don’t know who he is because he doesn’t want them to know. He has never held or sought political offi…

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Ep. 33 – “Men Are Getting Weaker—Here’s Why (and How to Fix It).” – Ali Gilbert on Modern Manhood 1:02:29

2M ago1:02:29

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"Testosterone levels are turning men into women—literally." 🚨 Your grandfather’s testosterone was double yours, and if nothing changes, men could be infertile by 2048. The modern world is actively sabotaging men’s health, from chemicals in food and water to chronic stress, poor sleep, and lifestyle choices that are destroying testosterone. Ali Gilb…

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Will Mahmoud Khalil Be Deported? 1:05:54

2M ago1:05:54

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The morning of March 8, Mahmoud Khalil was detained at his apartment in New York City. Khalil is a 30-year-old Algerian citizen. He was born in Syria and is of Palestinian descent. He came to this country on a student visa in 2022, married an American citizen in 2023, became a green card holder in 2024, and finished his graduate studies at Columbia…

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Debate: Do We Need a Religious Revival? 1:20:54

2M ago1:20:54

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The other week Bari traveled to Austin, Texas, to host a debate on a simple little topic: religion and whether we need more of it. There’s a line from Proverbs that has guided believers for at least the past 2,000 or so years. It goes like this: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom.” But for most of our lives, this message has been turn…

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Ep. 32 "You Have to Start Now. Not Monday. Now" Aaron Williamson on Breaking Excuses & Taking Action 1:02:35

2M ago1:02:35

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From living in his car to becoming a celebrity trainer (The Rock, Zac Efron, Josh Brolin) and an elite mindset coach, Aaron proves that success isn’t about waiting for the perfect moment—it’s about taking action NOW. At his lowest point, Aaron Williamson had nothing—no money, no stability, and no clear path forward. But what he did have was the dis…

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Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson Have a Plan for the Left 1:38:06

2M ago1:38:06

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Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson are the two most important liberal journalists working in the legacy press today—Ezra at The New York Times, and Derek at The Atlantic. Although they insist they’ll never go into politics themselves, they are offering Democrats a path back to power. To see their way out of the political wilderness, the Democrats need a…

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Alex Karp’s Fight for the West 1:22:30

3M ago1:22:30

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Alex Karp is many things: a cross-country skier, a long-range shooter, a tai chi expert who might be the only man who knows how to wield a sword but doesn’t know how to drive. He’s also a collector of extremely prestigious degrees. His PhD thesis was called “Aggression in the Life-World: The Extension of Parsons’ Concept of Aggression by Describing…

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Andrew Schulz Has Advice for Dems, Jews, and Comics 1:29:53

3M ago1:29:53

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Each one of us has a different conception story. For some parents, it’s a romantic night out, maybe over a candlelit dinner. For others, like Bari and Nellie, it involves a trip to a fertility clinic in a mall that doesn’t even validate parking. And of course, for some it’s a long, challenging, emotional process involving needles, hormones, and man…

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Meet Sarah Wynn-Williams, Facebook’s Highest-Ranking Whistleblower 1:10:32

3M ago1:10:32

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You may have never heard of Sarah Wynn-Williams, but that’s about to change. She’s written a memoir about her nearly seven years at Facebook, the company that has since rebranded as Meta. In doing so, she’s become the company’s highest-ranking whistleblower. Until around 72 hours ago, the book’s existence itself was a secret. Wynn-Williams, a oneti…

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The Dissidents Who Defeated Russia 46:06

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Earlier this week on Honestly, Batya Ungar-Sargon, Brianna Wu, and Christopher Caldwell shared their views on President Donald Trump and Vice President J.D. Vance’s showdown with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky, and on the Russia-Ukraine war more generally. Simply put, Batya and Chris made the case that Russia is not an American adversary in…

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Ep. 31 – “I’ve Lost So Much But Not Myself”: Natalie Buchoz on the Grit of Rebuilding After Injury 1:38:28

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At just 15 years old, Natalie Buchoz's life changed in an instant. A skiing accident left her paralyzed from the neck down, forcing her to rebuild everything from the ground up—including learning how to breathe, sit up, and regain her independence. But Natalie refuses to be defined by what she’s lost. Instead, she’s built a life of purpose, strengt…

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The Best Reality TV Is Actually in the Oval Office 1:03:05

3M ago1:03:05

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It’s been four days since the diplomatic earthquake went down in the Oval Office between President Trump, Vice President Vance, and Ukrainian president Zelensky. The world is still feeling the aftershocks. In Europe, leaders have been jolted into action. Ukraine’s European allies, including British prime minister Keir Starmer and French president E…

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The Future of Money with Brian Armstrong 1:14:47

3M ago1:14:47

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Have you ever gone on the internet and stumbled onto this combo of words, or perhaps non-words?: “Dogecoin.” “Shiba Inu.” “Hawkcoin.” “Bored Ape NFT.” If that sounded like gibberish, don’t worry—we’ll explain. And also, time to start learning, because these terms come out of a new financial ecosystem—the world of crypto, a market that started 15 ye…

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German Elections, Antisemitic Nurses, and the Latest Hostage Release 1:04:08

3M ago1:04:08

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Over the past year, right-wing parties across the West have been sweeping elections. Donald Trump in the United States, Argentina’s Javier Milei, Italy’s Giorgia Meloni, El Salvador’s Nayib Bukele, and now Germany. On Sunday, 83 percent of Germans went to the polls—the highest turnout since the Cold War. The Christian Democrats, the country’s cente…

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‘We’re Releasing Dangerous Terrorists. . . and We Accept the Price’ 38:38

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I’m sure you remember the images of Kfir and Ariel Bibas. They were just nine months and four years old when they were kidnapped by Hamas along with their mother, Shiri, on October 7, 2023. It was impossible to look at the image of her shielding them, her eyes full of terror, the children clinging to her, and not think of the Holocaust. For more th…

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Can Rick Caruso Save LA? 1:08:25

3M ago1:08:25

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A lot of people are wondering if things in LA would look different if Rick Caruso had won the mayoral race against Karen Bass in 2022. If he had been mayor when devastating fires began in the city last month, would he have prevented them from consuming about 40,000 acres, which is more than twice the area of Manhattan? At the time he ran, many quie…

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How to Find Love in 2025 1:20:49

4M ago1:20:49

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Running The Free Press is Bari’s hobby, but her true passion is being a yenta. And one thing Bari has learned from talking to young singles is that there is a total breakdown of sexual relations these days between men and women. Some blame social media, dating apps, or the alleged feminization of men. But Louise Perry blames the sexual revolution. …

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Tulsi Gabbard, Kanye West, and Mar-a-Gaza 57:45

4M ago57:45

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It’s Trump’s third week in office and there is no shortage of news to report. Last week, RFK Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard advanced in their congressional confirmation hearings for Health and Human Services secretary, FBI director, and Director of National Intelligence, and criticisms of Gabbard resurfaced over her meeting with former Syrian p…

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Can America Win the AI War with China? 1:07:06

4M ago1:07:06

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Two weeks ago, America thought it was leading the AI race. Then out of nowhere, an unknown Chinese start-up turned the American stock market—and that assumption—on its head. DeepSeek, a Chinese company founded less than two years ago, released a free AI chatbot that rivals the most advanced available open AI products. And they did it despite Americ…

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Simon Sebag Montefiore: History Is Not Over 1:05:51

4M ago1:05:51

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Did you know that Joseph Stalin could sing with perfect pitch? Or that he was so scared of his wife that he would hide from her in the bathroom? Did you know that Peter the Great liked to surround himself with naked dwarfs? Did you know that Catherine the Great—long smeared as a nymphomaniac—was actually a lovelorn monogamist? Or that King Herod’s …

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Ep 30. “Your Rock Bottom Isn’t the End”: David Carpenter’s Journey to Real Success 1:02:21

4M ago1:02:21

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“I was broke, broken, and barely hanging on. But that’s where real growth began.” David Carpenter’s story isn’t about instant success, it’s about fighting through life’s toughest moments. After losing his brother to an overdose, enduring financial collapse, and cutting ties with harmful influences, David was at rock bottom. Yet, he discovered that …

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Tiger Mom Amy Chua Takes Washington 44:52

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Fourteen years ago, Amy Chua published Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. It was received less like a book and more like a nuclear bomb. Here are some headlines from the time: “Why I Will Never Be a Tiger Mom.” “Why Amy Chua Is Wrong About Parenting.” “Amy Chua Is a Circus Trainer, Not a Tiger Mother.” “The Human Race Needs Elephant Mothers, Not Tige…

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Trump’s Second Week: DeepSeek, DEI in the Military and . . . Baby Chickens? 48:35

4M ago48:35

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It’s President Donald Trump’s second week in office, and he has wasted no time being the wrecking ball he promised his voters he would be. On Tuesday, he issued a memo freezing trillions of dollars in federal funding, in his attempt to purge the government of “woke ideology,” which was followed by chaos and confusion—and ultimately blocked by a fed…

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'MAHA': The Unexpected Coalition of Nutritionists, Mushroom Shamans and Moms 1:07:49

4M ago1:07:49

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There has been a cultural sea change over the last year when it comes to health in America. It is shepherded by an unexpected coalition of nutritionists, longevity experts, wellness influencers, holistic and functional medicine doctors, moms wearing babies and natural deodorant, mushroom shamans, and some vaccine skeptics. They’ve gathered under th…

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Ep 29. Fitness Isn’t Restriction, It’s Freedom’: Greg O’Gallagher’s Blueprint for Balance 1:05:37

4M ago1:05:37

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What if fitness wasn’t about sacrifice but about freedom? 💪 Greg O’Gallagher, founder of KinoBody, flips the script on traditional fitness with his unique approach to strength, health, and lifestyle. In this episode, Greg shares his blueprint for balance—from the power of bodyweight training and intermittent fasting to finding harmony between fitne…

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