Best Zero To First Class Podcasts (2025)

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How to Travel the World on $75 a Day: What Savvy Travelers Do Differently to Make Every Dollar Count 32:24

7h ago32:24

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Stretch your travel budget with smarter planning, real savings hacks, and $75-a-day global travel strategies. Can you really see the world for just $75 a day? Can you cut travel costs without sacrificing comfort or experience? Meghan Coyle and Sally French discuss planning a trip for less than $75 per day with Matt Kepnes, aka Nomadic Matt. But fir…

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The Collapse Isn’t Coming—It’s Already Here 35:46

8h ago35:46

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What’s really going on with the economy? In this eye-opening interview, financial expert Adam Taggart breaks down what most mainstream media won’t tell you. From exploding national debt to the quiet erosion of your purchasing power, Adam explains how we’re in the middle of a massive economic shift—and why most people will get blindsided. He shares …

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Is AI Pushing Us Closer to Nuclear Disaster? 30:34

9h ago30:34

30:34

Earlier this year, Daniel Holz from the Bulletin of the Atomic Scientists announced that its experts were moving the hands of the Doomsday Clock to 89 seconds before midnight. The hands have been moved only 25 times since the clock’s creation in 1947, and they’re now the closest they’ve pointed to imminent global destruction. On this week’s More To…

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Miro’s CEO Andrey Khusid on navigating explosive growth 43:29

22h ago43:29

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In an in-depth conversation with our Managing Partner, Carlos Eduardo Espinal, Miro’s co-founder and CEO, Andrey Khusid shares his incredible founder journey, from starting Realtime Board, his simple idea of bringing whiteboards into browsers, to Miro, now a global organization valued at nearly $20 billion. He reflects on the company’s explosive gr…

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How UFC Champion Miesha Tate Overcame Rock Bottom with a Resilient Mindset 1:15:39

1d ago1:15:39

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A Note from James: Miesha Tate—at first, I’ve got to admit, I didn’t know much about UFC or MMA. But Miesha was the World Bantamweight Champion, and she fought Ronda Rousey—probably the most famous female fighter in the sport. I watched one of their fights, and honestly, I don’t know how I’d survive even a quarter of a second. But the conversation …

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A Decade of Reveal 50:39

20h ago50:39

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This week on Reveal, we celebrate our 10-year anniversary with a look back at some of our favorite stories, from investigations into water shortages in drought-prone California to labor abuses in the Dominican Republic. And we interview the journalists behind the reporting to explain what happened after the stories aired. This is an update of an ep…

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China, India, Russia Are Buying Silver… Here’s Why It Matters 33:25

7d ago33:25

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Silver is making headlines again, but most people still have no idea what’s really happening behind the scenes. In this episode of The Rich Dad Radio Show, Robert Kiyosaki sits down with precious metals expert Andy Schectman to break it all down. From record-breaking silver deliveries on the COMEX to China quietly buying up massive amounts of silve…

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What AI Can’t Book: How Travel Advisors Deliver VIP Perks at No Extra Cost 34:00

7d ago34:00

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Learn what it’s like working with a travel advisor, including how much time and money they can really save you when planning your next trip. Can travel advisors really save you money? Should you be booking travel yourself or outsourcing the job to a professional? Hosts Megan Coyle and Sally French discuss the unexpected perks, cost structures, and …

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Jeffrey Goldberg on Signalgate, Pete Hegseth, and the Risk of WWIII 30:24

6d ago30:24

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In March, The Atlantic’s editor-in-chief, Jeffrey Goldberg, began receiving top secret messages from national security officials in the Trump administration after he’d been inadvertently added to an internal Signal chat. Many of those same officials oversaw recent military strikes against Iran. On this week’s More To The Story, host Al Letson sits …

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Charles Payne: How to Take Back America & Win Again | Episode #1 2:04:14

8d ago2:04:14

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Charles Payne—host of Making Money on Fox Business and founder of Wall Street Strategies—has spent decades fighting for the everyday investor and pushing back against the system rigged against them. In this powerful episode, Charles opens up about his journey from humble beginnings to national influence. We dive into the threats facing America toda…

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The Secret of Dave Barry’s Humor: Class Clown Memoir and Florida Tales 49:58

8d ago49:58

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A Note from James: One of the funniest guys I’ve ever spoken to—Dave Barry. I always love talking to him. He’s been America’s top humorist since the early ’80s with a syndicated column in 500 newspapers and a long list of bestselling books. This is his third time on the podcast, and his latest book, Class Clown: Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass, i…

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How Chess Saved Danny Rensch’s Life: From Cult Roots to Chess.com’s Success 33:24

11d ago33:24

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Notes from James: I had no idea this conversation would go where it did. I thought we’d talk chess. Instead, we talked about life, trauma, manipulation, redemption… and how one of the world’s most popular games can be both a tormentor and a savior. Episode Description: In this raw and powerful episode, I sat down with Danny Rensch—International Mas…

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Elon Musk and JD Vance Want You to Breed. A Lot. 50:30

11d ago50:30

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What do Silicon Valley billionaires, religious parents of six, and eugenics-curious biotech founders have in common? Welcome to the world of pronatalism—a growing movement that aims to solve the so-called population crisis by making more babies. We follow the unlikely alliance between tech futurists and traditional conservatives who think it’s thei…

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Summer Travel Deals: Where Prices Are Dropping and How to Book Luxury for Less 35:51

14d ago35:51

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Score travel deals, discover hotel savings, and learn how to maximize your budget without missing out this summer. How can you travel this summer without overspending? Where should you book to get the most value from your hotel stay? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle discuss the state of summer travel and how shifting prices are impacting vacatio…

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The Stoic Capitalist: How Rational Thinking Creates Success | Robert Rosenkranz 1:08:46

14d ago1:08:46

1:08:46

A Note from James: Man, what a fascinating career Robert Rosenkranz has had—multi-billionaire, involved in virtually every part of finance and American industry. He wrote a book called The Stoic Capitalist, and what really stands out is how he's actively applied stoic principles to achieve immense success throughout his career. Even from a young ag…

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Middle Class Wipeout: The Collapse Has Begun 34:25

14d ago34:25

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The rich are getting richer… and the middle class? They’re getting wiped out — and most people don’t even see it coming. In this episode of The Rich Dad Radio Show, Robert Kiyosaki and Ken McElroy break down what’s really happening behind the headlines — and how it impacts YOU. Inflation is surging, gold is hitting record highs, and global central …

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Mohsen Mahdawi Fought ICE and Won His Freedom. For Now. 29:34

14d ago29:34

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In April, Palestinian student activist Mohsen Mahdawi walked into an immigration office to obtain US citizenship. He left in handcuffs. The Columbia University student was detained by ICE and accused by the Trump administration of jeopardizing US foreign policy through his involvement in protests following Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel. On …

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How to Master Anything—at Any Age: Lessons from World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand 32:02

17d ago32:02

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Notes from James: When I turned 40, I was depressed. I checked the top 50 chess players and saw only one person around my age: Viswanathan Anand. That moment gave me hope. Episode Description: I met one of my lifelong heroes—five-time World Chess Champion Viswanathan Anand—and got to sit down with him at the Norway Summit to unpack what it really t…

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The 13th Step 51:10

18d ago51:10

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Across the country, women seeking addiction treatment are being harassed and assaulted by men in positions of power. The problem is so pervasive that it has a name among those in the industry: the 13th Step. “I fell right into it, right into it. You know, it’s like, it’s just, you're so vulnerable,” says a victim named Andrea. “The 13-stepper is li…

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Introducing The American Capitalist Show with Rob Luna- Preview 3:47

19d ago3:47

3:47

The blueprint the rich don't talk about- until now. Host Rob Luna breaks down money, mindset, and what it really takes to win. A bold new podcast hosted by Rob Luna - renowned wealth manager and self-made entrepreneur. Who went from toughest streets of LA to multimillionaire. In this series, Rob pulls back the curtain on what it really takes to bui…

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Gary Vaynerchuk: The Brutal Blueprint for Real Freedom 1:09:39

20d ago1:09:39

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A Note from James: So I’ve been doing this podcast for a long time—over 1500 episodes—and I’ve spoken to everyone from billionaires to best-selling authors, athletes to entrepreneurs. But there are a handful of episodes that still ring in my ears years later. One of them was Episode 156 with Gary Vaynerchuk. I was just re-listening to it while pull…

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148 JTR - double upgrade bug, Hoper islands copters, BA transatlantic variance, 747s of the seas, easyJet Plus, Air India tragedy 2:19:15

21d ago2:19:15

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Paul and Alex compare notes on their transatlantic British Airways experiences — from the really bad, to the truly great, the airline needs to dig for those latter gems, its future foundation is here (the IT bugs don't help however, trust ground staff). The cot strategy of the bulkhead seat (not if you're lucky to get a double upgrade though). Do n…

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Big Changes to a Top Travel Card — Is It Still Worth It or Is There a Better Fit for You? 32:57

21d ago32:57

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Learn about major changes to the Chase Sapphire Reserve — and how to decide if another premium card is a better fit. Is the Chase Sapphire Reserve still worth it after its major 2025 refresh? What do travelers lose — and gain — with the new credit card benefits? Hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French break down this week’s sweeping changes to the Chas…

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The Big Print Is Here… And It’s Killing the Middle Class 36:12

21d ago36:12

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What if everything you thought you knew about money was a lie? In this episode of The Rich Dad Radio Show, Robert Kiyosaki sits down with Lawrence Lepard, investor and author of The Big Print, to expose the shocking truth behind inflation, money printing, and why your dollar is losing value faster than ever. Did you know that 40% of all U.S. dollar…

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“Madness”: A Retired Brig. General Slams Trump’s Military Power Grab 28:04

21d ago28:04

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Greg Smith spent 35 years in the Army National Guard. But he’s never witnessed the military used the way it’s being deployed in Los Angeles in response to protests opposing the Trump administration’s immigration raids. On this week’s More To The Story, Smith discusses how the military appears increasingly tasked with enforcing a political agenda ra…

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Obsession, Chess, and the Myth of Mastery | James & Dirk Jan ten Geuzendam on the "New in Chess" Podcast 1:03:57

24d ago1:03:57

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A Note from James: So the question is, I really feel that in order to get not good at something, but great at something, you have to be obsessed. You can't just wake up and decide to be obsessed—it has to be deep, almost irrational. Obsession is like addiction. It throws your life off balance, and yet... there’s this insane joy when you enter the s…

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2024 Broke the Democrats. Can They Put Themselves Back Together? 50:44

25d ago50:44

50:44

For the first time in two decades, the Democratic Party has found itself without a clear party leader or even an obvious frontrunner. Angry and adrift, politicians and voters are clashing over how to fight back. They’re also grappling with an uncomfortable new reality: The places that shifted hardest away from Democrats last fall were the kinds of …

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Michael Dell vs. Wall Street: Dorm Room to Billion-Dollar Battles 54:28

27d ago54:28

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A Note from James: Michael Dell. Founder of Dell. I remember in college, hearing about this kid who was building computers in his dorm and making millions. I thought it was a myth. It wasn’t. He’s the real thing—and he just kept going. I wanted to understand what drove him, what it felt like to deal with Carl Icahn trying to wrestle his company fro…

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Making Group Travel Work: Planning Trips for Different Budgets, Ages, and Interests 33:07

28d ago33:07

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How to plan a multi-generational trip without breaking the bank — or your relationships — and make it truly memorable. How do you plan a budget-friendly vacation for multiple generations of family? And how do you keep everyone — from toddlers to grandparents — happy without overspending or over-planning? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle explain …

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The Biggest Lie About Inflation 30:44

28d ago30:44

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Why are prices skyrocketing when technology should be making everything cheaper? In this episode of The Rich Dad Radio Show, Robert Kiyosaki is joined by Jeff Booth, author of The Price of Tomorrow, to expose the real reason your dollar is losing value — and why most people have no idea it’s happening. We dive deep into how inflation isn’t just an …

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Trump’s Trade War Is Stressing Red State Farmers 26:14

28d ago26:14

26:14

Bryant Kagay is a farmer in Missouri feeling the uncertainty of President Donald Trump’s tariffs up close. He voted for Trump last year but now questions whether the trade war with China is part of a long-term strategy that could help US businesses or merely a short-term negotiating tactic. In this episode of More To The Story, he says the on-again…

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The Reason Professional Women Feel Stuck 29:20

1M ago29:20

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More and more professional women are trapped in a left brained hyper logical and linear career. Where logic and reason rule! Then in they start to feel increasingly stuck. Karen Bramhill has an answer to this struggle and on this podcast she shares her own journey through this very challenge. Karen is a creative genius, artist and leadership coach …

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50 States of Mind 50:51

1M ago50:51

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This month, some of the nation’s best and brightest teenage girls will gather in Mobile, Alabama, to embark on two of the most intense weeks of their lives. Everybody wants the same thing: to walk away with a $40,000 college scholarship and the title of Distinguished Young Woman of America. Reporter Shima Oliaee competed for Nevada when she was a t…

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Part 5: How to Write and Publish Your First Book in 30 Days - The Four Book Frameworks 35:16

1M ago35:16

35:16

Notes from James: Most people get stuck at the idea stage. That’s why I’m sharing frameworks—so you’re not staring at a blank screen. These techniques have helped hundreds of people (including me) go from idea to published book in just 30 days. Episode Descriptions: In Part 5 of my 30-day writing series, I unveil four of the most powerful book-writ…

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How to Build Massive Momentum - [My New App] 18:17

1M ago18:17

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I've launched a new app where you can: 1. Track your daily wins 2. Reflect on your week 3. Create a 1 page monthly report 4. Build massive personal momentum! CLICK HERE TO GET THE FREE APP It's built based on the science and practice of being in the Gain. Making progress against where you started not a moving horizon! If you're a leader who wants t…

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Is Epic Universe the Future of Theme Parks? Here’s How to Save When You Go 35:53

1M ago35:53

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Learn what’s worth it (and what to skip) at Universal’s new theme park Epic Universe, with money-saving tips and sneak peeks of top rides. Is Epic Universe worth the higher ticket price compared to Universal’s other parks? How can you save money on theme park food, drinks, and add-ons without sacrificing fun? Hosts Meghan Coyle and Sally French dis…

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Why the Rich Are Rushing Into GOLD (And You Should Too) 33:09

1M ago33:09

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Is your money really safe? In this powerful episode of The Rich Dad Radio Show, Robert Kiyosaki and guest Marin Katusa break down why GOLD is once again becoming the asset of choice for smart investors — and why the world’s wealthiest are quietly moving out of U.S. bonds and into precious metals. You’ll hear Robert’s personal story of trying to buy…

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David Hogg’s Fight for the Future of the Democratic Party 29:17

1M ago29:17

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David Hogg is disrupting the Democratic National Committee. He’s well known for his gun control advocacy work after surviving the horrific mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, seven years ago. Today, he’s taken on a new role as a DNC vice chair, the first member of Gen Z to hold the position. But his political action committee is spending $20 millio…

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Shoveling Sh*t: Entrepreneurs’ Secrets to a $700M Exit with Michael & Kass Lazerow 1:05:08

1M ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Episode Description: James reconnects with entrepreneurs Michael and Kass Lazerow, whose journey spans selling Golf.com for $24 million, launching and pivoting Buddy Media into a $700 million Salesforce acquisition, and now investing in breakout brands like Liquid Death. This episode isn’t about startup clichés—it’s about emotional resilience, firi…

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The Big Uncommit 22:45

1M ago22:45

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If you're a business owner trying to create massive growth, it's probably this what you struggle with most. Not big thinking - But letting go of all of the things that are NOT going to get you to your goal. In this podcast I share the systems I use with clients to help them AUDIT and do the big Uncommit so they can fully commit to their big goal. H…

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The EEOC’s Identity Crisis 50:02

1M ago50:02

50:02

Dylan Bringuel remembers the exact moment they got hired by the Holiday Inn Express in Jamestown, New York. It was late August 2022, and Bringuel—who uses they/them pronouns—had recently moved across the country and was struggling to find work. Bringuel is transgender and was upfront about their gender identity during the job interview. “ I was lik…

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Part 4: How to Write and Publish Your First Book in 30 Days – Self-Publishing, Traditional Deals, and Making Real Money 39:56

1M ago39:56

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Notes from James: Let’s be honest: most people who write a book never make money from it. Why? Because they stop at the last page. I want you to go further. In this episode, I show you how I turned my books into speaking gigs, consulting work, investment deals, and more. You don’t need a big publisher or a massive budget—just the right strategy. Ep…

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How to Plan an Itinerary That Saves Money, Avoids Crowds, and Unlocks Hidden Gems 31:40

1M ago31:40

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Learn how to plan travel itineraries that save you money, skip tourist traps, and make the most of your points. How can you plan a travel itinerary that saves money without missing out? What travel credit cards are worth it if you don’t want to pay an annual fee? Hosts Sally French and Meghan Coyle talk about how to plan a smart, budget-conscious t…

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Trump’s 2025 Tariff Revolution? Wilbur Ross Spills the Dirty Secrets on Trade, China, and Your Money! 47:00

1M ago47:00

47:00

A Note from James: Well, you can't get more information about tariffs and the economy than what I just got and you're about to listen to. Wilbur Ross, who was Secretary of Commerce under the first administration of Trump, just came on the podcast. I got to ask any question I wanted—about tariffs, the economy, everything. Don't forget, in Trump’s fi…

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The Financial Collapse Has Begun 24:44

1M ago24:44

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What happens when the global economy is built on debt, bubbles, and blind optimism? In this powerful Rich Dad Radio Show compilation, Robert Kiyosaki is joined by economic heavyweights including Richard Duncan, Christopher Whalen, Alejandro Cardona, and Tom Wheelwright to unpack the financial storm already unfolding. From $100 trillion in total U.S…

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Rage and Resentment Are Killing the Great American Road Trip 28:23

1M ago28:23

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A record 45 million Americans were expected to travel this Memorial Day weekend, long considered the unofficial kickoff to summer. And most of them were hitting the road. Sarah Kendzior is no stranger to the family road trip. Her family, in fact, has visited 38 states—and counting. These trips were born out of a love and curiosity for America and a…

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How-to Thrive in the Future of Podcasting: Insights from PodcastOne Top Industry Executives, Kit Gray & Robert Ellin 46:31

2M ago46:31

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A Note from James: So I’ve been podcasting for, gosh, 11 years—over 1500 episodes. And through that whole journey, PodcastOne always stood out to me. They recently went public, and today I’ve got Rob Ellin and Kit Gray joining me. What’s the future of podcasting? If you're thinking about starting a podcast—or wondering how to grow one you already h…

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Kids Under Fire in Gaza 50:22

2M ago50:22

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When Dr. Mimi Syed returned from her first volunteer trip to Gaza in the summer of 2024, she started flipping through her notes and came to a shocking conclusion: In one month, the ER physician had treated at least 18 children with gunshots to the head or chest. And that’s only the patients she had time to make a note of. “They were children under …

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147 LIR - new JAL 350 to Haneda, ode to the 757, cockpit cigars and whisky, ATL golden hour, exclusive airline statuses 2:23:05

2M ago2:23:05

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JAL takes Paul on a wonderful flight to Haneda in their new 350-1000 business class (that amenity kit too!). The new HND approach is everything (but HND T3 isn't). The aircraft guide for kids, by Vinod (and how wonderful are those Delta pilots!). An airborne Wifi setup that is so long, it will get you sober. An ode to the 757, they really don't mak…

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