Best Keith Lawrence Podcasts (2025)

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Why Tech Hates Us Journalists (with Paris Martineau) 59:00

1d ago59:00

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It used to be that being a tech journalist was about boosterism and gadgetry. Now it’s like reporting inside the Pentagon, if the Pentagon were staffed by incredibly motivated and secretive experts who are regularly reassured they’re doing holy work, threatened with exile if they ever speak to a reporter, and paid more than any journalist can imagi…

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How to Kill Corruption with Technology (with President of Estonia Toomas Ilves) 1:07:04

7d ago1:07:04

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Under its fourth president, Toomas Ilves, Estonia went from a struggling newly liberated democracy to one of the most technologically sophisticated nations in the world. In this hourlong conversation, Ilves describes what Estonia can teach us about how to fight corruption through technology, truly root out waste and fraud, and empower everyday citi…

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Special Student Interview with Climate Policy Expert Bjorn Lomborg 31:22

8d ago31:22

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On this week’s episode of Pod and Man at Yale, Buckley Beacon Editor-in-Chief Owen Tilman ’27 interviewed climate policy expert Bjorn Lomborg ahead of his talk at Yale: Lomborg: “The world is actually, on pretty much all measurable variables getting better, but there are still lots of problems to fix. But let’s stop fixing them because we think thi…

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Bonus Reading: A.I. Wants to Steal Your Ideas. The White House Seems to Be Fine With That. 9:28

10d ago9:28

9:28

Read the complete piece at your leisure, and circle back to my conversation with Lawrence Lessig, in which he describes how his early, revolutionary ideas about the need to lighten up on copyright law in this country have been totally upended about A.I. Also, for context on the Google Books history and how it led us to this unfortunate moment, have…

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Addiction in America (with Dr. Keith Humphreys) 1:10:29

16d ago1:10:29

1:10:29

I struggled with my own drinking habit for years, and I’m the kind of guy that has to be told to put the goddamn phone down — sometimes by the phone itself. So I think about addiction a great deal, and I find that everyone around me talks about their own habits in terms of addiction. And I decided to bring in an expert on addiction to define what i…

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M&A Moves That Matter: Leading with Questions in Times of Change with Bob Tiede 49:37

23d ago49:37

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In this episode of M&A+ The Art After the Deal, host Lisa Scott sits down with leadership expert and bestselling author Bob Tiede for a masterclass on leading with questions. Bob shares how shifting from telling to asking can radically transform leadership effectiveness, especially during times of transition, such as post-merger integration. Drawin…

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Conservative at Yale; Buckley Biographer Lawrence Perelman on William F. Buckley, Jr., The Man 49:20

24d ago49:20

49:20

On the newest episode of Pod and Man at Yale, Anshul Guha ’25 and Kevin Baisden LAW ’25 talked about what it means to be conservative at Yale: Guha: “I think the most important thing for me, as a conservative on campus at that time, was to make sure that I was continuing to speak out…and making sure that my views were heard just so that there was t…

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The Best You Can Hope For in a Democracy (with John Patty and Elizabeth Penn) 1:05:50

23d ago1:05:50

1:05:50

When I was writing The Loop: How A.I. is Creating a World without Choices and How to Fight Back, I asked everyone around me what I should be reading. My thesis was that we needed to immediately begin resisting the companies trying to sell us A.I., because they were likely to amplify the worst parts of being human, rather than the best parts. (And t…

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Bonus Reading: The Creator Economy is a Trap 9:07

1M ago9:07

9:07

The future of public discourse can't just be folksy, underpaid marketing, right? Right? Jake recounts a very bad night at a creator event, and describes the global pull away from thoughtful people investigating the truth online and toward everyone being paid peanuts to tell each other what to buy. This is a special reading from The Rip Current. To …

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Renee DiResta on Our Invisible Rulers and Building a Credibility Counterculture 1:04:37

1M ago1:04:37

1:04:37

Before she was an associate professor at Georgetown and a cofounder of Stanford’s Internet Observatory, which measured the disinformation campaigns at work in multiple presidential elections, Renee DiResta was a new mom at home getting bombarded with anti-vaccine ads on Facebook. “Why are they hitting me with this stuff?” she wondered, and her effo…

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Law Professor Lawrence Lessig on Corruption, AI, and the Need to Rethink Everything 1:10:43

1M ago1:10:43

1:10:43

The pioneer of open-source software and enemy of copyright tyranny has rethought his positions in the age of AI, but his fight against political corruption is more desperate than ever. When I was at a particularly despairing place about how quickly the world seemed to be doing exactly what I tried to warn against in my book The Loop: How AI is Crea…

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The Yale Political Union and the Death of Debate on Campus; Jamie Kirchick on the Failure of the Media and the New Censorious Generation 48:23

2M ago48:23

48:23

On the newest episode of Pod and Man at Yale, Abhinay Lingareddy ’26, Will Flanigan ’27, and John Byler ’28 discuss the storied Yale Political Union, its conservative bent, and the state of debate on Yale’s campus: Byler ’28: “On the left, in the party of the left, the progressive party, I would be shocked to find a single trump voter. But in the F…

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Journalist Kat Tenbarge on Misinformation, Media, and How Influencers Work You 1:06:09

2M ago1:06:09

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Online culture was for years treated as a kid's beat, but Kat Tenbarge of Spitfire News has shown that the tactics and propaganda that are prototyped in the influencer world are now being used to manipulate us all. The public duels between celebrities like Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni aren’t just gossip fuel. They’re a vast business, one that’s …

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Psychologist Jennifer Freyd on the Language of Betrayal 59:05

2M ago59:05

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How do public figures slip out of trouble? Using a time-honored tactic: Deny, Attack, Reverse Victim and Offender. The scientist who discovered DARVO has a lot to teach us about the war on truth. We’re in an upside-down moment, in which there seems to be no cost for lying and no respect for honesty. How did we get here? Jennifer Freyd can explain. …

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Tech, Transformation & M&A: Lessons in Execution with Michael Richards 42:30

2M ago42:30

42:30

In this episode of M&A+ The Art After the Deal, host Lisa Scott is joined by Michael Richards, a transformational leader with deep expertise in private equity, technology, and software. Michael shares insights from his extensive career spanning Deloitte, KPMG, and leadership roles as CFO, COO, and Chief Transformation Officer. He discusses his work…

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Historian Andrew Ward (My Dad) on Slavery and DEI 1:06:44

2M ago1:06:44

1:06:44

Why are we in such a rush to forget the very thing that made our country what it is? And how do we teach that history to kids while preserving their pride in being American? I asked my Dad. The historian and author Andrew Ward grew up on the South Side of Chicago and then in India before becoming a historian of colonialism and slavery. Years later …

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“Students… Should Not Have Oversight Over Police”: Yalies on a YPD Oversight Board 1:03:00

2M ago1:03:00

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Yale College Council Senators Will Barbee ’26 and David Fleming ’26 join Yale Daily News columnist Joshua Danziger ’28 to talk about the new YCC call for student oversight of the Yale Police Department: Will Barbee’26: “I do think it’s important to keep it in our minds, and, you know, always make sure that we’re giving them the adequate resources t…

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Catherine Bracy on Venture Capital and How It's Eating the Economy 58:33

2M ago58:33

58:33

This is the first episode of The Rip Current podcast. Each week I’m going to be interviewing experts in everything from venture capital to the economic impact of slavery to how bullies get the best of us. My first guest is Catherine Bracy, executive director of TechEquity, a nonprofit that examines the ways technology affects equity in areas like l…

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"Not Ready for The Real World”: Yale Students on the Pressure to Achieve and American vs Chinese Approaches to Success 30:23

3M ago30:23

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In this week’s episode of Pod and Man at Yale, Tori Cook ’27 and Vanessa Li ’25 take on Yale’s busyness culture and whether China’s or America’s educational culture is the best path for societal success. Vanessa Li: “It’s good to have this kind of pressure to push you to achieve better. But make sure that you are directing the pressure in the direc…

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From Chaos to Clarity: Best Practices in M&A Integration 46:59

4M ago46:59

46:59

In this episode of M&A+ The Art After the Deal, Lisa Scott sits down with Don Yakulis, a seasoned M&A integration leader who has managed over 50 global deals across countries like Finland, Japan, Korea, and Malta. With executive experience at a variety of companies including: Light & Wonder, Visa, SAP, Nokia, Cisco, and Synopsis, Don brings invalua…

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“Like an Additional Extracurricular”: Students Discuss Religion on Campus; Notre Dame’s Rick Garnett on Church and State in Modern America 1:05:58

4M ago1:05:58

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In the newest episode Pod and Man at Yale, Will Barbee ’26, and Raleigh Adams DIV ’26, discuss being religious on campus, how Yale interacts with and teaches religion, and the ways a religious lifestyle build on and improves the campus experience: Adams ’26: “You kind of are on the back foot in being that minority of being a traditionally religious…

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From Resilience to Leadership: Ivan Golubic on Bridging Gaps in M&A 41:50

4M ago41:50

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Welcome to M&A+ The Art After the Deal. Lisa introduces the podcast and special guest Ivan Golubic, a corporate finance and development expert, managing partner at Abbott Group. Ivan’s inspiring journey—from immigrating to the U.S. during the Yugoslavian war to becoming a leader in global M&A—sets the stage for insights into the critical gaps in M&…

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“The consequences of not having free speech”: Free Speech Gains Support, Debating Shoutdowns; Alec Torres on Good Speechwriting 55:33

4M ago55:33

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On the first episode of Pod and Man at Yale of the year, Hilda Barragan-Reyes ’26, Abhinay Lingareddy ’26, and Eric Arabadzhiev ’28 talk about new Yale student survey results pointing to an increase in support for free speech. They also debate the free speech value of shout downs and whether institutional neutrality really matters for free speech. …

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Carve-Outs, Integration, and the Future of Financial Services with Keith Crawford 43:12

5M ago43:12

43:12

In this episode of M&A Plus: The Art After the Deal, host Lisa Scott sits down with Keith Crawford, Global Head of Corporate Development at State Street, one of the world’s most respected financial institutions. With over 20 years at State Street and experience as a CFO, Keith shares valuable insights into tackling complex and high-value carve-out …

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“The Larva Stage of a Death Cult”: Students on Campus Protest Report and Institutional Neutrality; Yale Law Prof. Keith Whittington on Yale’s New Comment Guidelines 1:00:43

6M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

Arianne de Gennaro ’25 and Owen Tilman ’27 join Pod and Man at Yale to talk about institutional neutrality and how Yale handles free speech. They then look at the Congressional report on Yale’s handling of Gaza protests: Tilman: “I think it’s pretty extraordinary that the free speech conversation on Yale’s campus in the past year has become, is it …

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Navigating Complex M&A Landscapes: Lessons from Microsoft, PayPal and VMware’s Jim. 51:38

6M ago51:38

51:38

In this episode of M&A+ The Art After the Deal, Lisa Scott sits down with Jim Buckley, a veteran in M&A integration with leadership experience at tech giants like Microsoft, PayPal, and VMware. With a career spanning over 150 integrations, Jim shares his insights on managing complex, multi-acquisition environments, working effectively with legal te…

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Leveraging Customer Value During Transitions with Brant Wilson 37:57

7M ago37:57

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In this insightful episode of M&A+ The Art After the Deal, host Lisa Scott is joined by Brant Wilson, president of Customer Value Systems. With over 30 years of marketing and management experience across industries such as technology, healthcare, and financial services, Brant shares his journey to leading a successful marketing research firm. This …

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Presidential Debate: Buckley Fellows Debate Trump or Harris 58:18

7M ago58:18

58:18

Pod and Man at Yale hosted its first ever presidential debate! Two teams of two Buckley Fellows each made the case for Kamala Harris and Donald Trump respectively to be the next president of the United States. Will Wang ’26 and Felix Leonhardt ’26 argued for supporting Vice President Kamala Harris. Manu Anpalagan ’26 and Owen Tilman ’27 took the tr…

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Mastering Operations and Leadership: Insights from Aaron, a Multi-Faceted Consultant 50:27

7M ago50:27

50:27

In this episode, I sit down with Aaron Mikulsky, an expert in operations and leadership, to discuss key principles for effective leadership and operational success. We explore themes from his book, L.O.V.E. 2 Lead, discussing the importance of self-reflection and humility in leadership. Aaron emphasizes the need to focus on people's strengths and h…

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Beyond Boundaries: The Complexities of Cross-Border M&A with Lawrence Howorth 38:16

8M ago38:16

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Join us on this episode of "M&A+ The Art After the Deal" as I discuss the intricate world of cross-border mergers and acquisitions with our esteemed guest, Lawrence Howorth. With his vast international experience, Lawrence brings invaluable insights into the challenges and nuances of helping US companies venture into foreign markets and assisting f…

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"The makings of another world war”–Buckley Students Sound Off on Foreign Policy; Hillsdale's Paul Rahe on Repeating the Mistakes of WW1 35:22

8M ago35:22

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In this week’s episode of Pod and Man at Yale, Arav Dalwani ’26 and John Matthews-Ederington ’27 talk about the state of world politics, covering the Middle East, Europe, and Asia. Matthews-Ederington: “A lot of the failure of October 7th was an intelligence failure on Israel’s part.” Dalwani: “The world is on fire in my opinion… The world is in a …

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Redefining Legal Expertise: The Strategic Advantage of T-Shaped Lawyers with Peter Connor 54:50

8M ago54:50

54:50

Peter Connor, author of The T-Shaped Lawyer, shares his extensive experience transitioning from traditional legal roles into significant business-oriented positions, enhancing both legal and business outcomes. His T-Shaped Lawyer program, instrumental in over 50 workshops worldwide, advocates for a multidisciplinary skill set, preparing lawyers to …

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"My Boss Told Me I'd Never Make My Own PT Clinic Work - I Now Run a 7-Figure Clinic” with Keith Roed 37:40

8M ago37:40

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In this one, I share with you the story of one of the most ambitious and success-hungry PTs I've ever worked with. You're about to hear from Keith Roed - of Impact PT in Sioux City, Iowa - as he presents to the room at last year’s PPM LIVE (23) in Orlando. At each event, I invite 5 clients to the stage to share with the room their best lessons on g…

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Who Cares Why It Happened - What Are You Going To DO About It!? (with James Lawrence, AKA "Iron Cowboy") 46:46

8M ago46:46

46:46

In this one, I share with you some amazing highlights from the keynote session James Lawrence gave at PPM LIVE in 2022. My favorite was when James spoke about it being ok to have a "five-minute pity party - but no more". The best thing about this Podcast is not just the content, but the story behind how James was the INSPIRATION for the amazing Chr…

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Building Immunity from Criticism - With Dan Kennedy 1:14:52

8M ago1:14:52

1:14:52

In this one I share with you LIVE footage from when we had Dan Kennedy - the worlds No.1 Marketing Expert and guy who taught me everything I know about Marketing - on my stage at PPM LIVE. One of the things I got from Dan was the ability to make myself immune from criticism. Easier said than done, especially when you're in pursuit of a successful b…

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“We’re in a Struggle for the Soul of the University”: Students and Faculty Reflect on the Spring Protests Against Israel 35:51

8M ago35:51

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In the newest episode of Pod and Man at Yale, Claire Barragan-Bates ’25 and Owen Tilman ’27 return to the podcast to reflect on the spring protests and the charges against the students who wouldn’t leave. They then discuss the alarming lack of diversity among the Yale faculty in light of a new Buckley Institute report and how it impacts the campus:…

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The Secret To Business Success - As Explained By Kevin O'Leary 24:58

8M ago24:58

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In this one I interview the amazing Kevin O'Leary from Shark Tank... Kevin was the keynote speaker at my event a few years ago and today I am sharing with you some of the highlights of his session... Including: - Why Truthfulness is Your Best Business Strategy - Non-Negotiable Standards: The Key to Entrepreneurial Success! - The Key to Great Leader…

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How to Think RADICALLY Different About TIME And What You ACHIEVE in Life - With Daymond John 43:35

9M ago43:35

43:35

In this one I share with you my own experience of meeting and working alongside Daymond John at one of the past PPM LIVE events. I got to spend an hour or so with Daymond before he went on stage to deliver a keynote, and I learned that he thinks RADICALLY different about time and how to make the most of it. I'll tell you more on the podcast. He the…

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"That's Not How Business Works Tobias" - What Marcus Lemonis Taught My 7 Year Old About Making Money (...And Why He Didn't Like It!) 29:07

9M ago29:07

29:07

In this one I RELIVE the magic of Marcus Lemonis - the Profit - who was last years headline speaker at PPM LIVE. Marcus delivered real GOLD to the room - the type you expect from such a successful business owner - but it’s what he shared with my KIDS before his talk that impressed me most… See, Marcus gave my 7 year old the best lesson in business …

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5 Reasons Your Team Are Holding You Back From Growth 36:56

9M ago36:56

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In this one I share 5 reasons why your team may be holding you back from the growth you crave. It's easy to think that it's all their fault, and that they're not good enough, but there's also the possibility that you - or your managers - aren't doing what you should be to grow their talent and develop their skills. Turn me up nice and loud as I exp…

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"Shadow Weaknesses" That Keep You Stuck in Life And Throttle Entreprenurial Growth 33:43

9M ago33:43

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In this one I go deep into the mind of people stuck at a life that is what you might call "average". They get to a certain point, but they can't seem to get beyond it. Life is "OK" but it's not amazing. It's had some success, but there's also lots of frustration. In this podcast I describe a real-life situation I encountered with a PT who had quit …

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EP626 Is This Why Your Google Ads Aren’t Working As Well As They Once Did? 26:42

9M ago26:42

26:42

Welcome back to the Podcast! After a summer of travel, I have a LOT to share with you on the podcast. The first is the massive disruption that is happening over at Google which is causing a big headache for Clinic owners who have relied upon it for over a decade. The disruption is real. The question is, is it a temporary thing? Or, is this the end …

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