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To The Best Of Our Knowledge

Wisconsin Public Radio

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”To the Best of Our Knowledge” is a Peabody award-winning national public radio show that explores big ideas and beautiful questions. Deep interviews with philosophers, writers, artists, scientists, historians, and others help listeners find new sources of meaning, purpose, and wonder in daily life. Whether it’s about bees, poetry, skin, or psychedelics, every episode is an intimate, sound-rich journey into open-minded, open-hearted conversations. Warm and engaging, TTBOOK helps listeners fe ...
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Are you ready for the psychedelic revolution? In the next few years, the FDA is likely to approve these mind-bending drugs for treating depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. Some states have already decriminalized psilocybin, the active ingredient in "magic" mushrooms. But for all the headlines, many questions are swirling around this psychedelic renaissance. How do we make these drugs effective, safe and accessible to the people who need the most help? And how can they be used ethi ...
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Every day, faculty members at schools and universities throughout the world are making discoveries that shape our ways of thinking and redefine our understanding of today's knowledge-driven society. Since 1990, The Best of Our Knowledge has highlighted breakthroughs across disciplines and across the globe, putting listeners in touch with the minds at the forefront of their fields. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to education, looks at the latest research and invites ...
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The Story Collider

Story Collider, Inc.

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Whether we wear a lab coat or haven't seen a test tube since grade school, science is shaping all of our lives. And that means we all have science stories to tell. Every year, we host dozens of live shows all over the country, featuring all kinds of storytellers - researchers, doctors, and engineers of course, but also patients, poets, comedians, cops, and more. Some of our stories are heartbreaking, others are hilarious, but they're all true and all very personal. Welcome to The Story Collider!
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The Shipping Forecast

Hull Breach Productions

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Grace, James and Nick are on a mission to find the best works of the fanfiction community. Join us bi-weekly as we explore a new fandoms, learn about the most popular fan couples ("Ships") and get lost down many rabbit holes along the way. Expect adult content and discussion of sexual topics throughout. Intro music by Matthew Dommett, more of his work can be found here: https://soundcloud.com/matthew-dommett
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Knowledge at Wharton

The Wharton School

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The Knowledge at Wharton Network Acast feed serves as a curated showcase highlighting the best content from our podcast collection. Each week, we feature one standout episode from each show in the Wharton Podcast Network, giving listeners a comprehensive sample of our diverse business and academic content. This rotating selection allows audiences to discover new shows within our network while experiencing the depth and variety of Wharton's thought leadership across different topics and forma ...
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The Shape of Dialogue

Michael Goldwater

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The Shape of Dialogue podcast focuses on the foundational principles that make societies function at their best. It initially started with an investigation into free speech, it continues to discuss relevant and interesting topics about our world and how best to navigate through it.
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The Next Big Idea

Next Big Idea Club

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The Next Big Idea is a weekly series of in-depth interviews with the world’s leading thinkers. Join hosts Rufus Griscom and Caleb Bissinger — along with our curators, Malcolm Gladwell, Adam Grant, Susan Cain, and Daniel Pink — for conversations that might just change the way you see the world. New episodes every Thursday.
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Dig Deeper

Digby Scott

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There's no one way to lead. Yet we need to find a way. Our own way. And it can be hard to get right. As we find our way to lead it can be useful to listen to how others found theirs. Each fortnight, I’ll share a rich, unhurried conversation with someone who’s leaned into and learned from the challenges of leadership, change, and life while staying true to themselves. You'll get to experience me doing what I do best: asking the surface-piercing questions to help people see what they couldn't ...
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Consider Our Knowledge

COK Productions

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Consider Our Knowledge is your award-winning home for the finest public radio parody that we know of- where the news is fake, and the jokes are real. Join the COK Team, AKA- the best looking news team in public radio, for your weekly dose of satire. For more news and content visit- www.considerourknowledge.com
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Pancreas Pals

Pancreas Pals

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Just 2 Type 1 diabetic ladies trying to live our best lives and share some of our literal highs and lows in navigating Type 1 diabetes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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1440 Explores is a sonic encyclopedia for the insatiably curious. Each episode delivers essential knowledge on the most fascinating topics of our time, weaving history, science, and insight from the best experts to help you make sense of the world. From the mysteries of the mind to the forces shaping society, 1440 Explores informs and inspires with stories worth sharing. Produced in collaboration with Rhyme Media. Continue learning at join1440.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for ...
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3 Takeaways

Lynn Thoman

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3 Takeaways features insights from the world’s best thinkers, business leaders, writers, politicians, scientists and other newsmakers. Each episode ends with 3 key takeaways to help you understand the world in new ways that can benefit your life and career. Hosted by Lynn Thoman.
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Cutting edge science, and life insights from today’s best minds with interviews of highly confident individuals to uncover secrets to exceptional confidence. Ever wondered why you go through peaks and troughs of confidence? And how your confidence changes? Or why some people are consistently confident? What if there is a science to it? What if there are proven ways to be more consistently at or near peak confidence...Tune in, and let’s find out together.
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Improve your general knowledge trivia and boost your brain power in less than 10 minutes. James Cutler and the Quiz Coconut team bring you 10 of the best general knowledge trivia questions every week. A pub quiz in your pocket - a fun trivia fix! Quiz Coconut has hosted 2000+ quiz nights. Every week we bring you ten of our best trivia questions along with one of our worst jokes. Play on your way to work or with others - test your trivia wits and see how you do. If you can't get to the pub, o ...
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Glass Half Full

Chris Levens

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Glass Half Full is an educational podcast about sharing our life experiences, as a lesson. A safe platform where people can listen, and learn through positivity, spirituality, wellness and creativity in someone else’s testimony and life experiences. We all have something to share, and many times we are all searching for the same things. I hope to start a platform, to aid in this educational bridge to show how we can become our best selves, that we possibly can. Through this, I believe we can ...
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The Startup Podcast

Yaniv Bernstein, Chris Saad

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A guide to the unique mindset and approach that drives Silicon Valley style disruption. Build product, raise money, and scale your startup like the best. TSP hosts Chris Saad and Yaniv Bernstein share practical advice based on decades of experience at Google, Uber, and their own startups.
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People I (Mostly) Admire

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher

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Freakonomics co-author Steve Levitt tracks down other high achievers for surprising, revealing conversations about their lives and obsessions. Join Levitt as he goes through the most interesting midlife crisis you’ve ever heard — and learn how a renegade sheriff is transforming Chicago's jail, how a biologist is finding the secrets of evolution in the Arctic tundra, and how a trivia champion memorized 160,000 flashcards. To get every show in the Freakonomics Radio Network without ads and a m ...
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Welcome to Retail101online, where timeless wisdom meets modern retail! Join our host, a seasoned veteran with four decades of experience spanning 20 countries and multiple retailers. In a world dominated by automation and technology, essential retail knowledge is often overlooked. Our mission is to revive these forgotten fundamentals and empower both aspiring retailers and curious consumers. From customer service to inventory management, we delve deep into the core principles that form the b ...
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Trail Blazers

Explosive Brands

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Trailblazers is our exciting venture to share with you the cutting-edge concepts, valuable knowledge, and industry expertise we've gained over the past few years. Whether you're looking to take your career to new heights, considering a change, or feeling a bit stuck and in need of inspiration, we've got you covered. Our mission is to bring you a better understanding of intriguing concepts and ideas that you've been curious about. We'll also provide practical steps to put these ideas into act ...
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Two down to earth Ivy League divas who have been besties for three decades deliver a podcast for women of a certain age. We recreate the best of our kitchen table talk conversations – and we invite listeners in as we talk the ups, downs, all arounds of life, there’s always a bit of snark and some tea for good measure. We hope you join us for real talk, real fun and you learn a little bit more than you knew before you hit play as we hope to do the same.
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DRS Exchange

DRS Knowledge Team

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On “The Exchange”, from DRS, we explore some of the legal and regulatory issues affecting the financial markets – from changes in regulation to recent case law to new technologies and ways of working. With views from our team, as well as guest appearances from some of the best and brightest minds in the market, why not have a listen?
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Conversations

Eclectic Spacewalk

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Eclectic Spacewalk presents "Conversations" : a podcast about the uniqueness of the human condition & value systems construction - through conversation. The goal of this podcast is to have conversations with unique humans. Eclectic Spacewalk means: "a broad & diverse range of Earth philosophies viewed from outer space." You can subscribe to our newsletter here: https://eclecticspacewalk.substack.com/ Everyone has a subjective awe-inspiring viewpoint on this reality! We want to talk with anyo ...
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Firmly Rooted

Aaron, Ben, Clayton, Dustin

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In this world full of confusion and uncertainty, we hope to bring to light an unwavering truth, one that is infallible and more trustworthy than any person’s opinion out there. Please join us as we do our best to uncover God's love, grace, and wisdom.If you are in our area, come visit us at Carbon Valley Church of Christ, or www.carbonvalley.church
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The Uncommon Truth

Torrey Brown

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'Take This Seriously Media' presents ‘The Uncommon Truth Podcast' where what you 'do' know by common knowledge... can hurt you. The purpose of this podcast is to equip you with the tools to not be taken advantage of by those who understand the power of information but don’t necessarily have our best interests.
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The AXELOS Best Practice Podcast – the essential (audio) guide to help you and your organizations create better outcomes while promoting best practice within IT service management (ITSM) and Programme and Project Management (PPM). Our two regular hosts, AXELOS’ ITSM Ambassador Akshay Anand and PPM Ambassador Allan Thomson, will speak to guests from a variety of backgrounds. They’ll share their insight, knowledge and opinion based on their own experiences and professional expertise. We’ll sha ...
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How to Do the Pot

Ellen Scanlon

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An award-winning cannabis podcast for women, by women. Hear joyful stories and useful advice about cannabis for health, well-being, and fun—especially for needs specific to women like stress, sleep, and sex. We cover everything from: What’s the best weed for sex? Can I use CBD for menstrual cramps? What are the effects of the Harlequin strain or Gelato strain? And, why do we prefer to call it “cannabis” instead of “marijuana”? We also hear from you: your first time buying legal weed, and how ...
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Alchemy For Life

Author Mark Bradford

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Welcome to the Time, Energy, and Resources Coaching and Podcast! Our coaching style and podcast are all about helping you make the most of your time, energy, and resources so you can achieve your goals and live a more fulfilling life. Whether you’re looking to improve your productivity, reduce stress, or simply make better use of your time, we have the tools and strategies you need to get started. Join us on this journey and discover how to take control of your time, energy, and resources an ...
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High Performance - the podcast for real estate agents looking to dramatically increase their performance and productivity and take their business to the next level. Featuring the top real estate coach in Australia, Josh Phegan (voted by REB online) and number 1 real estate agent in the country, Alexander Phillips (voted by REB online). Each weekly episode Josh Phegan and Alexander Phillips will share their tips and secrets into every step of the real estate business. Learn from the best in t ...
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Perspectives on Science

Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine

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A new public events series from the Consortium for History of Science, Technology and Medicine brings historical perspective to contemporary issues and concerns. In the public forums, historians and other specialists speak about culturally relevant topics in front of a live audience at Consortium member institutions. Forum subjects range from medical consumerism to public trust in science and technology. Videos of these events are also available at chstm.org. In podcast episodes, authors of ...
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The Purple Principle

Fluent Knowledge LLC

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Nonpartisan podcast for independent-minded Americans exploring the perils of partisanship in U.S. politics, society and daily life. Join & Support us with an Apple Podcast Subscription for bonus content.
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TICK

Libby Campbell

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A podcast for Aussie teachers to share ideas, experiences and stories from the classroom. In weekly conversations we'll discover the wealth of knowledge in everyday people around us. Teachers and experts like us who are turning up each day to make a difference to our students. This show is for teachers looking for new and practical ideas for the classroom. We'll also share resources, tips and tricks to help you get excited about your profession and be the best teacher you can be!
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In the Outsmart Your Instincts Podcast, host Adam Hansen explores what’s going on—under the radar—with non-conscious instincts (aka Cognitive Biases) that trip up innovation, and points towards some effective ways around them. He talks to some of the best and brightest in the world of innovation to explore how Cognitive Biases affect our work, and how we can all learn a new way to think.
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Timeless Practical Wisdom For Living a Meaningful Life Inspiring stories and practical advice from creatives, entrepreneurs, change-makers, misfits, and rebels to help you become successful on your own terms Our listeners say, “If TEDTalks met Oprah you’d have the Unmistakable Creative.” Eliminate the feeling of being stuck in your life, blocked in your creativity, and discover higher levels of meaning and purpose in your life and career. Listen to deeply personal, insightful, and thought-pr ...
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Forbidden Fruit Podcast 🍎

Forbidden Fruit Podcast

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We all vividly remember those moments that changed our lives forever. Each season of Forbidden Fruit Podcast explores the unique “eye opening” lessons of our host, Nick Moore, and several guests that will illuminate the path to becoming our absolute best selves. If you are someone who is fascinated by topics such as love, empathy, mindfulness, and several others like these, you won’t want to miss a single episode of Forbidden Fruit Podcast.
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Spreading Happiness is a compilation of elegant teachings on conscious living. A blend of inspiration, timeless wisdom, story telling and guided meditations. These teachings are presented by Nithya Shanti, an internationally respected spiritual teacher. He was formerly a Buddhist monk who trained in forest meditation monasteries in South East Asia. He is committed to sharing practical wisdom teachings for happiness and enlightenment with people in a joyful and transformational way. Blending ...
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At SeekersPathway, we are passionate about making the wisdom of the Quran accessible to everyone, regardless of their geographical location or background. Our platform serves as a comprehensive resource for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of Islamic teachings. As the best online Quran academy in the UK, we offer a diverse range of courses designed for learners at every stage, from beginners to advanced students. Visit for more: https://seekerspathway.com With expert instructors ...
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Ways of Knowing

The World According to Sound

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New ways of thinking about the world, brought to you by the humanities and The World According to Sound. We’re working with universities to translate academic research into sound. Each season has a radically different format and topic. You’ll never hear the same kind of thing twice. We’re independent and ad free. Patreon is the best way to support our work. https://www.patreon.com/theworldaccordingtosound
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The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research. There are about 600 venomous snake species worldwide and I hope you never run into one. A new study looks into how some venomous snakes attack their prey. Vipers, Elapids, and Colubrids all have different behaviors when striking and we will learn all about it.…
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We all know Timothy Leary, the high priest of ‘60s psychedelia, but his partner, Rosemary Woodruff Leary, has largely been forgotten. She also had a remarkable life, even breaking Leary out of prison with the help of the Weather Underground. Now, biographer Susannah Cahalan tells her story — from the heady Sixties to a life on the run for decades. …
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Anne and Steve’s new podcast will be about nature, science and wonder – plus, myths, fairy tales, poetry and the unconscious. Anne gives us a quick preview and promises more to come. Wonder Cabinet will drop right here in this feed in early January 2026, so keep your subscription active! To follow Wonder Cabinet, sign up here: https://wondercabinet…
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Douglass Vigliotti, author and creative, explores the tension between doubt and conviction that defines the creative process. Drawing from his parents, his father relentless drive and his mother empathy, Douglass reflects on what it means to pursue creative work when society constantly asks if you want more. This conversation examines the uncomfort…
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What is the greatest sentence ever written? According to Walter Isaacson — former editor of Time, ex-CEO of CNN, and the acclaimed biographer of Elon Musk, Steve Jobs, Benjamin Franklin, and Jennifer Doudna — it’s this: “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unal…
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What if fatigue, fear, and even failure aren’t real limits — but signals from the brain trying to protect us? Nick Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and former Editor-in-Chief of Wired reveals the surprising psychology behind fatigue, focus, and fear — and how our biggest limits often come from within. Nick isn’t just one of the most thoughtful leaders…
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It looks like most of Australia is in for a warmer-than-usual summer this year. That's according to the Bureau of Meteorology's long-range forecast, which was released in October. So — without a crystal ball — how do meteorologists make weather predictions so far out, how accurate are they, and how is climate change affecting them? You can binge mo…
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What if the very language you use—from "my target" to "our target," from "my client" to "our client"—is either building or breaking the culture you're trying to create? And what if being constantly busy is actually preventing the very work that matters most? In this conversation, I'm catching up with my mate Colin Ellis in a traditional English pub…
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Donny Jackson, poet and psychologist, reflects on growing up as a working-class black kid in Pittsburgh where his father was a postal worker for 35 years and his mother was a nurse's aide—parents who instilled work ethic, integrity, and honor while navigating a world not built for young black children. Jackson traces the roots of American racism to…
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In this episode of Trail Blazers, we’re joined by global speaker and wellbeing expert Bianca Errigo, founder of HumanOS. Bianca shares insights from her latest workplace wellbeing report, exploring why traditional wellbeing strategies fail, what “balance, belonging and development” really mean and how organisations can evolve beyond outdated system…
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In today's podcast, Josh Phegan and Alexander Phillips discuss establishing discipline within your business through weekly rhythms. They discuss what to focus on each day of the week, ensuring that each role is clearly defined and that all team members understand the basics, consistently performing well in their respective areas.…
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Get the full 15 year ad-free archive, including all 2 hour extended interviews with THC+: Subscribe via our website and get the Plus show on your usual podcast apps with a custom RSS feed or at TheHighersideChats.com Subscribe via Patreon if Spotify playback & payment through Paypal are important to you. About Today’s Guest: Stephen Crimi has a deg…
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Suleika Jaouad was diagnosed with cancer at 22. She made her illness the subject of a New York Times column and a memoir, Between Two Kingdoms. She and Steve talk about what it means to live with a potentially fatal illness, how to talk to people who've gone through a tragedy, and ways to encourage medical donations. SOURCES: Suleika Jaouad, author…
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Bjorn Ryan-Gorman, professional snowskater and LGBTQ+ advocate, shares his journey from hiding his sexuality behind aggressive board sports to building a life of authenticity in Portland. Growing up in Montana as a sponsored snow athlete, Ryan-Gorman used snowboarding and skateboarding as outlets for self-hatred and denial, pushing himself to dange…
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In this week’s episode, both of our storytellers bite off a bit more than they can chew. Part 1: Fresh out of college and in what seems like her dream job, drug and alcohol coach Rhana Hashemi quickly realizes she has no idea how to connect with the high school students she’s supposed to help. Part 2: When Paul Davis and his wife struggle to get pr…
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Were we wildly wrong, or surprisingly on the money? As 2025 wraps, Chris and Yaniv revisit the bold predictions they made at the start of the year. They reflect on their calls about AI, robotics, VC markets, crypto, and geopolitics. While some were accurate, some were also hilariously off. Together, they unpack what 2025 really looked like for star…
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The beginner mindset makes you a better teacher—and it’s fun too! Well, hey there. Welcome back… to everyone who is an old pro at this podcast and those who are just beginners because at some point you are a beginner and we tend to forget that don’t we? In fact, there’s a phenomenon I would like to raise your awareness on and then do our usual disc…
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David Epstein, author of Range: Why Generalists Triumph in a Specialized World, dismantles the myth that early specialization is the only path to excellence. Drawing from research on elite athletes, musicians, and scientists, David reveals how individual variability in learning means there is no one-size-fits-all approach to skill development. He r…
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When Walter Isaacson, the legendary biographer of Steve Jobs, Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, and Leonardo da Vinci, started shadowing Elon Musk, he found himself following "a guy who was one of the most popular people on the planet, and ended up with a guy who's the most controversial." Today on the show, Isaacson unpacks the transformation. (…
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Trans: Fact or Fiction? with Helen Joyce - The Shape of Dialogue #44 Helen Joyce, campaigner for women's rights from Sex Matters, talks about our ancient common knowledge of the difference between men and a women, and the three recent seismic events pushing back against trans-ideology and its harm to women's rights and children - The UK Cass Report…
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Daniel Stillman, author of Good Talk: How to Design Conversations That Matter, reveals how conversations are designed—whether we realize it or not. Drawing from his background in design thinking and facilitation, Daniel breaks down the components of conversational architecture: openings, turns, power dynamics, and interfaces. He explains why physic…
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Ayelet Fishbach, motivation researcher at University of Chicago, dismantles the fantasy-driven approach to New Year's resolutions and goal-setting. Drawing from data spanning multiple years, she reveals that while temporal landmarks like New Year work for initiating goals, only 20% of people still pursue them by November—the difference comes down t…
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Send us a text What does it really mean when we say “Culture eats strategy for breakfast”? In this episode of Retail101online, we go beyond the buzzword and explore whether culture truly trumps strategy—or if it’s just a leadership cliché. We’ll unpack: The origin and meaning of the phrase Real-world retail examples of culture and strategy collidin…
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Eric Bradlow, Cade Massey, Shane Jensen, and Adi Wyner explore how advanced analytics are influencing modern sports—from reshaping baseball’s Gold Glove selections to refining NFL power rankings and playoff projections—while dissecting how the new 12-team College Football Playoff format heightens uncertainty and reshapes championship probabilities.…
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Get the full 15 year ad-free archive, including all 2 hour extended interviews with THC+: Subscribe via our website and get the Plus show on your usual podcast apps with a custom RSS feed or at TheHighersideChats.com Subscribe via Patreon if Spotify playback & payment through Paypal are important to you. About Today’s Guest: David Icke is an Englis…
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Dandapani, former Hindu monk who lived monastically for 10 years, shares teachings from his guru on treating the mind as an operating system that must be understood before it can be mastered. He explains the critical distinction between a focused life (giving undivided attention to whoever/whatever you're engaged with) and a purpose-focused life (w…
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We’re told youth is life’s peak — but what if that story is wrong? Stanford psychologist Laura Carstensen reveals how time itself reshapes what we value and how we find meaning. Her research offers profound lessons for living well at every age — and for finding more meaning in the moments we have. It’s a conversation that will change how you think …
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Thanks in part to 18th-century nuns, we now know that having children and breastfeeding reduces a mum's risk of developing breast cancer for years, even until her kid is well into primary school. Now Australian scientists have discovered how breastfeeding specifically enlists the immune system to protect against an aggressive and hard-to-treat type…
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What if the gap between being curious and creating real change is just one small action? And what if the leadership move you've relied on your whole career is actually limiting your impact? This short episode cuts through the noise to explore three powerful distinctions that can transform how you lead. These aren't abstract theories. They're practi…
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The Best of Our Knowledge explores topics on learning, education, and research. We learn about fossils of dinosaurs found in New Mexico that provides evidence that they were quite diverse and thriving before their extinction. And we learn about a series of forums looking at what challenges rural schools are facing in New York State.…
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Listen to a special episode from Where AI Works, a podcast hosted by Wharton faculty, sponsored by Accenture. The show dives into how artificial intelligence is transforming the way we live and work, with real-world stories and insights from leaders across industries. In this episode, Wharton's Peter Cappelli is joined by Vivian Sun, senior directo…
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In Season 11 Episode 6, Emily speaks with Eden Miller, D.O., founder of Diabetes Nation and CEO of Diabetes and Obesity Care in Bend, OR, about diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), how to prevent the complication, what to do if you have ketones, and more as we head into flu season. Visit pancreaspals.com for more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Physicist and former pop star Brian Cox tells Steve about discovering the Higgs boson, having a number-one hit, and why particle physics research will almost certainly not create a black hole that destroys all life on earth. SOURCES: Brian Cox, physicist at the University of Manchester. RESOURCES: Black Holes: The Key to Understanding the Universe,…
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Get the full 15 year ad-free archive, including all 2 hour extended interviews with THC+: Subscribe via our website and get the Plus show on your usual podcast apps with a custom RSS feed or at TheHighersideChats.com Subscribe via Patreon if Spotify playback & payment through Paypal are important to you. About Today’s Guest: Hakeem Anwar is a techn…
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Cal Newport unpacks his framework for Slow Productivity, built on three core principles: doing fewer things, working at a natural pace, and obsessing over quality. He introduces "pseudo productivity"—the toxic heuristic that emerged in mid-20th century knowledge work when visible activity became a proxy for useful effort because traditional product…
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Alan Stein Jr, former basketball performance coach to Kevin Durant, Kobe Bryant, and other NBA superstars, reveals why knowledge without execution is worthless and how the world's highest performers bridge the gap between knowing what to do and actually doing it. Drawing from decades working with elite athletes, Stein explains that performance gaps…
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This week, we’re teaming up with Silenced Science Stories, a volunteer project that shines a light on scientists whose work has been derailed by federal budget cuts and mass firings. In this episode, both of our storytellers share deeply personal accounts of how these political decisions upended their work—and the science itself. Part 1: When an ep…
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