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Welcome to American Optimist hosted by Joe Lonsdale, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of four multi-billion dollar companies and other mission-driven organizations. American Optimist is an alternative to the fear, cynicism, and zero-sum thinking in mainstream media. Learn from the innovators and leaders who are solving our nation’s most pressing challenges -- and doing it in a way that will lift everyone up. Hope should dominate our discourse, and American Optimist will show you why.
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The Optimistic American

Optimistic American

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The past, present, and future of the United States are full of promise. A promise sustained by the efforts of brave individuals and organizations who champion the pursuit of technology, improving the human condition, free markets, and a belief in who we are. We are losing the fact that we are a nation of dreamers, a catapult for those who have the heart to dare, a place that rewards ingenuity and innovation. This country, more than any other, succeeded by making possible the release of the h ...
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On the Optimistic Outlook, Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens USA, engages listeners in the technological transformation occurring across American industry and infrastructure. Episodes not only examine challenges related to climate, workforce and digital transformation but offer solutions and a path forward by deploying readily available technologies. Barbara’s visionary perspective is designed to spark bold thinking among listeners, urging them to innovate toward a sustainable and eco-friendly ...
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The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show

Mike Asti, George Gerbo

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Going strong for more than a decade now, The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show podcast features George "The Howitzer" Gerbo and Mike "The Buzz-saw" Asti analyzing the world of sports through the eyes of the quintessential sports fan: passionately, intelligently, and without reservation. On The Howitzer and Buzz-saw Show, George is the optimistic "face" to his co-host Mike's "heel," trying his best to contain the Buzz-saw while also offering pointed questions that engender lively debate and deliver ...
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Unpluggered

Sportscaster Media

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Welcome to "Unpluggered," the unofficial podcast covering all things St Kilda FC. Listen as Darren Parkin, Aaron McGrath and Nick Splitter interview great Saints, club insiders and former stars, as well as pulling apart all the big issues and questions facing the St Kilda Football Club each week. Feedback or sponsorship opportunities: [email protected] © Sportscaster Media https://sportscaster.media
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The Regrettable Century

Chris, Kevin, Jason, & Ben

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The old forms of the Left are moribund and the new forms are stupid. We're making a podcast that discusses the need to organize a Dialectical Pessimism and develop a salvage project capable of sparking a new workers' movement for socialism. A clean, honest, and unsentimental melancholy is required; we are cultivating one and would like to share it with you. “The challenge of modernity is to live without illusions and without becoming disillusioned. I’m a pessimist because of intelligence, bu ...
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What Could Go Right?

The Progress Network with Zachary Karabell and Emma Varvaloucas

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What if instead of being on the brink of disaster, we’re on the cusp of a better world? No one can deny the challenges the world faces, from pandemics to climate change to authoritarianism. But pessimism and despair are too easy a response. Each week, Progress Network Founder Zachary Karabell and Executive Director Emma Varvaloucas convene a diverse panel of experts to discuss the central issues of our era, including sustainability, polarization, work, and the economy, and make the case for ...
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Your world is evolving—find out how with Carter Phipps, co-author of the Wall St. Journal bestseller Conscious Leadership. He’s an optimist, a generalist, and an integrative thinker. Now he has an excuse for his insatiable book-buying habit—a show that explores the movements, trends, people, and ideas that are shaping the future. Phipps is also author of Evolutionaries, and cofounder of the Institute for Cultural Evolution. Through in-depth interviews and occasional rants and reflections, th ...
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Three on the Aisle

American Theatre Magazine

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From AMERICAN THEATRE magazine, a podcast featuring drama critics Peter Marks, Terry Teachout, and Elisabeth Vincentelli as they talk about theatrical shows and trends from coast to coast.
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Empire State Sports Report

Adrianna Iafolla, Bleav

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Welcome to the Empire State Sports Report, the only podcast where you will find everything you need to know about the New York Giants, New York Yankees and New York Mets. Why all three? Every loyal, passionate Giants fan is either a Yankees or a Mets fan. The host, Adrianna, delivers breaking news, draft coverage, game previews and recaps, and more. As a passionate fan herself, she strives to share everything you want to learn about your favorite team and does so in an entertaining fashion. ...
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American culture has shifted from tolerant to cancel culture, from supportive to disruptive, from decent to rude, from optimistic to cynical, and from relatively safe to increasingly violent. We are exchanging our liberty to succeed for a forced form of socialism. Best-selling author, CEO across six industries, former candidate for Governor of Colorado, private pilot and adventurer, and engaging communicator, Barry Farah systematically delivers the compelling path to get American culture bac ...
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Wild Precious Life

Evergreen Podcasts

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Join author, educator, and learner, Annmarie Kelly as she laughs, cries, and kvetches with the writers, musicians, entrepreneurs, and wanderers who inspire all of us to reach beyond our divisions and discover what it means to be wild, precious, and brave.
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Amid fierce debates over “liberalism,” The New Whiggery Podcast explores classical liberty and its transcendent roots in early Anglo-Protestantism, with universal and contemporary application. Critics of liberalism deride it as intrinsically secular, socially acidic, and hyper-individualistic. The New Whiggery advocates a form of liberalism with an originally Christian/Protestant anthropology that cherishes liberty and human dignity for all. Early British Whigs, and later, America’s Founders ...
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Join JNS senior contributing editor Ruthie Blum and Ambassador Mark Regev, former advisers at the Prime Minister’s Office, as they dissect—and duke out—the issues that Israel grapples with internally and faces internationally. Blum and Regev illustrate that even a shared worldview can produce very different perspectives. As the proverb goes, “The devil is in the details.”Thanks for listening! If you appreciated today’s discussion and want to dive deeper into the issues shaping Israel and the ...
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EdNext Podcast

Education Next

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A weekly podcast from "Education Next," a journal of opinion and research. Introduction music: "Organic Grunge" Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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ברוכים הבאים – Welcome to Israel! Where 8,424,904 people live in just over 8,000 square miles. 74.7% of them are Jews, and just over 20% are Arabs. And Palestinians? Nobody really knows…somewhere between 4.5 and 6 million? We have two walls. One is holy, and the other divides us. Although, the truth is, the holy one divides us as well. Israel declared its independence in 1948 in Tel Aviv, but Jerusalem is the capital. By the way, there are 80 people living in Israel named Jerusalem. 8 of the ...
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BTR TMRW

Loc Huu Nguyen

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At the core, BTR TMRW is centered upon the concept of building wealth through real estate. But ultimately, it’s about something much more universal. BTR TMRW is about our potential and our ability to succeed. The BTR TMRW podcast is a thoroughly introspective show on our incredibly unique journeys in life. These stories offer a diversity of thought and perspective from the lens of ordinary people, living extraordinary lives. They bear witness to our unique paths toward prosperity, each cente ...
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In this episode of New Frontiers, host Paul Johnson is joined by columnist Bob Robb and scholar Henry Tomson to unpack a high-stakes question: Can an independent candidate win the Arizona governor’s race? With Trump’s influence looming over the Republican primary and growing dissatisfaction among voters, the conversation explores whether Karen Tayl…
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In this episode of the Optimistic Outlook, Barbara reflects on insights from the inaugural AI for Real event in New York City, featuring insights from top economists and innovators. This episode dives into how Industrial AI empowers workers, drives innovation, and strengthens America’s industrial leadership. Whether you're a business leader, policy…
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Hive Digital Technologies Chief Executive Officer Aydin Kilic joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a major operational milestone as the company’s global Bitcoin mining hashrate has surpassed 8.3 Exahash per second (EH/s). This achievement marks a significant step forward in HIVE’s strategic plan to scale operations to 25 EH/s by Q4 2025.…
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TNR Gold Corp Executive Chairman Kirill Klip talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s transition into a cash-flow-generating royalty business and the major catalysts surrounding the Los Azules copper project in Argentina.Klip described 2024 as a crucial year for TNR Gold, marking its graduation from a project generator to a royal…
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Ideal Power CEO Daniel Brdar joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide a comprehensive update on the company’s progress during the first quarter of 2025, highlighting significant advancements in both product development and customer traction.Brdar reported a strong start to the year, with the company completing its Symmetrical Super Current Br…
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In this episode, Adrianna reviews the New York Giants 2025 Schedule. She goes through each game and talks through reasons why Giants fans should be cautiously optimistic. Subscribe to stay up to date on everything New York Giants! Follow her on Instagram for more: https://www.instagram.com/newyorkgiantsfangirl/…
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Optima Health PLC chief executive Jonathan Thomas talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s recent trading performance and strategic progress since its AIM listing in 2024.Optima Health reported revenues of around £105 million for the year to 31 March, with second-half growth of approximately 7% compared to the first half. Thomas …
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Oriole Resources PLC CEO Martin Rosser talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s updated Mineral Resource Estimate (MRE) for the Bibemi Gold Project in Cameroon. Rosser confirmed a significant uplift in contained gold at Bakassi Zone 1 (BZ1), with the new estimate standing at 460,000oz—comprised of 100,000oz in the Indicated categ…
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Rome Resources Plc CEO Paul Barrett talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company's resumed drilling program at the Mont Agoma prospect in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The company has also announced assay results from two more drill holes—holes 24 and 26—which Barrett described as "encouraging," reinforcing Rome's geological …
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GinsGlobal Index Fund CEO Anthony Ginsberg talked with Proactive about the performance of the GinsGlobal Tech Megatrend UCITS ETF (ITEK) amid shifting geopolitical and economic conditions.Ginsberg noted that the ETF is up 1% year-to-date, with a remarkable 25% gain over the past month alone. He attributed the rally to strength in key technology sub…
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Anteris Technologies Global Corp. CEO Wayne Paterson joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide an update on the company’s progress during the first quarter of 2025, highlighting significant regulatory, clinical, and operational milestones following its successful $80 million initial public offering.A core focus of the quarter was the continued…
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'There are 113,000 jobs in the eating eco-system in NI - nearly a fifth of our private sector' - Michael Bell from NIFDA told John about the many and varied careers in food, in Northern Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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'The farm was my husband's pride and joy, there was never a moment we thought we might pull the plug' - Roberta Armstrong said despite the pressure of new inheritance tax laws, she never considered selling the farm after her husband's death Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Israel, Iran, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia—this week’s episode of “Israel Undiplomatic” explores President Donald Trump’s high-stakes visit to the Middle East and what it means for Israel, U.S. foreign policy and the wider region. With a sharp eye and decades of insider experience, former Israeli Ambassador to the UK Mark Regev and veteran journalist an…
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Kevin Carter, Founder and Chief Investment Officer of EMQQ Global and the INQQ Fund joined Steve Darling from Proactive to highlight the resurgence of emerging markets and the strong performance of EMQQ and INQQ funds in 2025. After more than a decade of lagging behind developed markets, Carter believes the tide is finally turning.He noted that the…
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Iofina PLC (AIM:IOF, OTC:IOFNF) CEO Dr Tom Becker takes Proactive's Stephen Gunnion through the company’s strong 2024 financial performance and its strategic outlook for 2025. The company reported record revenue, marking the seventh consecutive year of revenue growth. According to Becker, “We just posted our 2024 results. Record revenue of above $5…
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Krakatoa Resources Ltd (ASX:KTA) CEO Mark Major talked with Proactive's Stephen Gunnion about the company’s strategy to fast-track its advanced exploration-stage Zopkhito antimony-gold project in Georgia. Major described the project as containing “about 26,000 tonnes of antimony in the ground, at a grade of about 11.6%, and over 800,000oz [of gold]…
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Mosman Oil and Gas Ltd (AIM:MSMN) CEO Andy Carroll talked with Proactive about the company’s progress at the Billy Goat project in southeast Colorado, where it has spudded the first well in a five-well helium exploration programme in partnership with Vecta Oil & Gas. This comes after Mosman increased its interest in the Billy Goat lease area from 2…
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How can we reshape the American economy? Zachary and Emma speak with Chris Hughes, Facebook co-founder, Chair of the Economic Security Project, and author of “Marketcrafters: The 100-Year Struggle to Shape the American Economy.” Chris discusses the differences between marketcraft and Trump’s tariffs, how marketcraft has succeeded with antitrust and…
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BioHarvest Sciences CEO Ilan Sobel joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a key advancement in the company’s contract development and manufacturing partnership with a Nasdaq-listed pharmaceutical company. The collaboration has now progressed from Stage 1 to Stage 2, marking a critical step forward in validating BioHarvest’s Botanical Synth…
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Arizona Gold and Silver CEO Mike Stark joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the initiation of Phase 2 in the company’s comprehensive metallurgical test program at its Philadelphia Gold-Silver Project, located in northwestern Arizona. This next stage of testing is a critical step in validating the project’s potential for low-cost, heap le…
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Nevis Brands CEO John Kueber joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce the latest milestones in the company’s national expansion strategy. The company has officially launched its flagship cannabis beverage, Major, in the Illinois market and is also rolling out broader distribution of its Happy Apple hemp-derived product in both North and Sout…
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Delivra Health Brands CEO Gord Davey joined Steve Darling from Proactive to announce a key milestone in the company’s international growth strategy. The company’s Kuwait-based distributor for the Dream Water® brand is set to launch Delivra’s new 60-Count Sleep Gummies across several Middle Eastern markets, with product availability expected by July…
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North Bay Resources CEO Jarad Lazerson joined Steve Darling from Proactive to share a significant milestone in the company’s development of the Fran Gold Project in British Columbia. The company has released a preliminary, non-NI 43-101-compliant resource estimate for the Bullion Alley Zone—an internal figure based on extensive historical drilling …
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U.S. Global Investors CEO Frank Holmes joined Steve Darling from Proactive to provide an update on the strong performance of the firm’s War ETF, launched in December 2024. Despite volatile global markets and rising geopolitical tensions, the ETF has demonstrated impressive resilience and has outpaced several other national security-focused investme…
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This week we return to an always prescient question: What happened to the future? What Lies Ahead? https://jacobin.com/2023/01/slavoj-zizek-time-future-history-catastrophe-emancipation Mark Fisher’s Specters of Scarcity https://jacobin.com/2025/01/mark-fisher-neoliberalism-acid-communism ‘Culture has lost the ability to grasp the present’ https://w…
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