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Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you’ve come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, ...
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The untold stories behind the products you’re obsessed with and the bold risk-takers who made them go viral. How did Birkenstocks go from a German cobbler’s passion project 250 years ago to a starring role in the Barbie movie? Who created that bottle of Sriracha permanently living in your fridge? Did you know the Air Jordans were initially banned by the NBA, or that Super Mario became the best-selling video game character ever thanks to a strategy called “The Infinite Game?” On Wondery’s new ...
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Arts & Ideas

BBC Radio 4

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Leading thinkers discuss the ideas shaping our lives – looking back at the news and making links between past and present. Broadcast as Free Thinking, Fridays at 9pm on BBC Radio 4. Presented by Matthew Sweet, Shahidha Bari and Anne McElvoy.
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Sold a Story

APM Reports

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Millions of kids can't read well. Scientists have known for decades how children learn to read, but many schools don’t know about the research. They buy teacher training and books that are rooted in a disproven idea. In Sold a Story, Emily Hanford investigates four authors and a publishing company that have made millions selling this idea.
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Good on Paper

The Atlantic

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Have you ever heard a commonly held belief or a fast-developing worldview and asked: Is that idea right? Or just good on paper? Each week, host Jerusalem Demsas and a guest take a closer look at the facts and research that challenge the popular narratives of the day, to better understand why we believe what we believe.
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The Beautiful Idea

The Beautiful Idea

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The Beautiful Idea is a media project bringing you interviews, ideas, and stories from the frontlines of social movements and struggles, from a distinctly anarchist perspective. More information at https://thebeautifulidea.show
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To defend democracy, one has to believe in it. To believe in democracy, one has to understand it. Where it came from. How it works. What’s true. What’s not. What others did before you. How it could be better. How to make a difference. Each week, The David Frum Show digs deep into the big questions people have about our society, explains the progress Americans have made together, and reminds us that the American idea is worth defending.
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Revisionist History

Pushkin Industries

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Revisionist History is Malcolm Gladwell's journey through the overlooked and the misunderstood. Every episode re-examines something from the past—an event, a person, an idea, even a song—and asks whether we got it right the first time. From Pushkin Industries. Because sometimes the past deserves a second chance. To get early access to ad-free episodes and extra content, subscribe to Pushkin+ in Apple Podcasts are pushkin.fm/pus. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries.
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IDEAS is a place for people who like to think. If you value deep conversation and unexpected reveals, this show is for you. From the roots and rise of authoritarianism to near-death experiences to the history of toilets, no topic is off-limits. Hosted by Nahlah Ayed, we’re home to immersive documentaries and fascinating interviews with some of the most consequential thinkers of our time. With an award-winning team, our podcast has proud roots in its 60-year history with CBC Radio, exploring ...
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Past Present Future

David Runciman

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Past Present Future is a bi-weekly History of Ideas podcast with David Runciman, host and creator of Talking Politics, exploring the history of ideas from politics to philosophy, culture to technology. David talks to historians, novelists, scientists and many others about where the most interesting ideas come from, what they mean, and why they matter. Ideas from the past, questions about the present, shaping the future. New episodes every Thursday and Sunday.
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The Next Big Idea Daily

Next Big Idea Club

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What if engaging with great ideas could become one of your daily habits? What if some of the best tips for living better and working smarter were served up with your morning coffee, a hit of motivation guaranteed to start your day right? That’s the idea behind The Next Big Idea Daily. We work with hundreds of non-fiction authors — experts in productivity, creativity, leadership, communication, and other fields. They distill their big ideas into bite-sized chunks, and we offer you one each mo ...
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Ideas of India

Mercatus Center at George Mason University

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Through conversations with top thinkers in the social sciences and beyond, economist Shruti Rajagopalan explores the ideas that will propel India forward.
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Big Ideas

ABC listen

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Feed your mind. Be provoked. One big idea at a time. Your brain will love you for it. Grab your front row seat to the best live forums and festivals with Natasha Mitchell.
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Lipstick on the Rim

Sony Music Entertainment

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Consider Molly Sims and her best friend Emese Gormley your new girlfriends on speed dial for all your pressing beauty and wellness needs. Is Botox a good idea? Should you try that new diet you saw on the Today Show? Molly and Emese have your back. With guests ranging from top health and beauty experts to their industry friends, you’ll get the scoop on the latest trends, which products and procedures to try, and which to run from-- and they just might be doing it all with a drink in hand. Pre ...
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Kill List

Wondery | Novel

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Every day, hundreds of people go about their lives with no idea that someone has paid to have them killed. In the depths of the dark net, tech journalist Carl Miller makes a disturbing discovery: a secret “kill list” targeting hundreds of innocent people on a murder-for-hire website. When the police are slow to investigate, Carl is thrown into a race against time to warn those in danger and uncover the truth before it’s too late. From Wondery and Novel comes a shocking true story about obses ...
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The Worst Idea Of All Time

Guy Montgomery and Tim Batt

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An award-winning smash hit series hosted by kiwi comedians Guy Montgomery and Tim Batt. The pair have been punishing themselves with movies for your enjoyment since Feb 2014, starting by watching and reviewing Grown Ups 2 once a week, every week, for a full year. They applied the same treatment to Sex and The City 2, Sex and The City, We Are You Friends, the Emmanuelle franchise of softcore adult films and now are taking on The Fast and Furious franchise in reverse order. Hosted on Acast. Se ...
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Big Brains

University of Chicago Podcast Network

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Big Brains explores the groundbreaking research and discoveries that are changing our world. In each episode, we talk to leading experts and unpack their work in straightforward terms. Interesting conversations that cover a gamut of topics from how music affects our brains to what happens after we die.
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The American Idea

Ashbrook Center

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The American Idea explores America's Founding principles and their effect on American history and government. Through thoughtful conversations with renowned academics and public figures from across the country, we examine the history and political thought behind our country’s greatest documents and debates, as well as contemporary issues, American popular culture, and political statesmanship. The podcast is a production of the Ashbrook Center and hosted by Jeff Sikkenga.
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Know Idea with Max, Jay, Peta, Vi, Issy & Gabe Know Idea is your weekly dose of science on 4ZZZ for over 10 years! All things space & time, environment, health, tech, psychology plus everything else in-between. Recorded live at 4ZZZ on Wednesday 10-12 in Meanjin/Brisbane.
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Get your creative juices flowing with The Startup Ideas Podcast. Published twice a week, we bring you free startup ideas to inspire your next venture. Hosted by Greg Isenberg, CEO of Late Checkout and former advisor to Reddit and TikTok. Subscribe so you don't miss out. For more startup ideas, we created a database of 30+ startup ideas you can take at https://gregisenberg.com/30startupideas
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but here we discuss how Christianity intersects with science, history, philosophy, and more. This is not a theology-focused conversation, since we no longer live in a 'churched' society, but aims to show how an old message is still relevant in a modern world.
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Are you ready to discover niche business ideas, side hustles, and online income opportunities that actually work? Online business and other ideas include: niche websites, blogging, affiliate marketing, Saas businesses, Amazon FBA, flipping websites, and much more. The show is hosted by Spencer Haws, a full-time blogger, software entrepreneur, and niche website portfolio owner since 2011.
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Today Is Your Dream Day™

The Idea Concierge™

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DR. T.R. aka The Idea Concierge™ is a veteran entrepreneur, and business starter. She has created and implemented strategies to grow corporate brands, and small & home based business exposure to increase revenues. Known for her passion to ignite the fire in others, she shows people how to set plans and activate them for success. Sometimes you have NO IDEA what to say, NO IDEA what to do, or NO IDEA how to achieve your next goal. The Idea Concierge™ gives you the motivation and information to ...
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A Novel Idea

Suzanne M. Lang

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Non-fiction to pulp fiction, host Suzanne M. Lang explores the world of books featuring conversations with writers, academics, and readers. We all have a story to tell. It’s A Novel Idea.
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If you’re passionate about bringing your big ideas to life and want actionable strategies for marketing, branding, sales, mentoring, networking and more this show is for you! You’ll learn from interviews with successful B2B thought leaders and entrepreneurs.
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Running, trails, mountains and SNACKS! Host Kingsley and Co-host Abie explore it all! From training, motivation, recovery and smashing race day! We hope to guide you along the way, each week interviewing new guests and athletes!
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IDEA TENNIS

Jessica Velez-Benito & Asher Wright

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Welcome to Idea Tennis, hosted by Jessica Velez-Benito & Asher Wright. In this weekly podcast, we serve up thought-provoking questions designed to THINK deeper. Together, we’ll ELEVATE these ideas to new heights, NAVIGATE complex challenges, and NURTURE the growth of fresh insights. By the end of each conversation, we’ll INNOVATE new ways of thinking and provide actionable steps to help listeners SOLVE real-world challenges. TENNIS = Think, Elevate, Navigate, Nurture, Innovate, Solve/Serve
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Some people think we live in an age of decline. Matthew Sweet investigates, with guests including political journalist Tim Stanley, art critic Louisa Buck, Professor Jane Desmarais who is head of the decadence research centre at Goldsmiths, University of London, and Neville Morley, Professor of Classics and Ancient History at the University of Exet…
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Looking back about 3,000 years, the playbook on authoritarianism remains pretty much the same as it is today. Back in the 5th century BCE, when Herodotus travelled the ancient world gathering stories, he became an expert in would-be tyrants. His groundbreaking tome, simply called The History, shared vivid descriptions of autocratic and tyrannical r…
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Welcome to this episode of the Frozen Idea Podcast, where we explore a spontaneous journey through thoughts and reflections. Join us as we navigate through Austin, discussing everything from the absurdities of the housing market to the rings of sin from Dante's Inferno. Get ready for a candid discourse on personal happiness, contentment, and the tr…
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In this episode of the Niche Pursuits News Podcast, Jared and Thomas dig into one of the week’s biggest stories: OpenAI has expressed interest in buying Google Chrome if regulators force Google to sell as part of the ongoing antitrust trial. They also explore new data around AI Overviews and how they’re impacting organic click-through rates. Jared …
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Sir David Spiegelhalter offers a data-driven guide to managing risk and uncertainty. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Want more bite-sized insights from the best new nonfiction delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our Book of the Day newsletter…
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Today my guest is Prachi Mishra, who is a Professor in the Department of Economics, and Director and Head of Isaac Center for Public Policy at Ashoka University. Prior to joining Ashoka, Prachi was Chief of the Systemic Issues Division and Advisor in the Research Department at the International Monetary Fund. We spoke about the current state of the…
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Ages before the dawn of modern medicine, wild animals were harnessing the power of nature’s pharmacy to heal themselves. In Doctors by Nature (Princeton UP, 2025), Dr. Jaap de Roode argues that we have underestimated the healing potential of nature for too long and shows how the study of self-medicating animals could impact the practice of human me…
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Acclaimed British historian Sir Simon Schama reflects on the history of antisemitism, the Holocaust and contemporary culture. He says that for millennia Jewish people have been "the other of convenience. We are the dark mirror in which the wish fulfilment of other societies takes it out on people who are said to represent its opposite." Presented a…
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To conclude this part of our revolutionary ideas series, we explore the overlapping lives and thinking of two emblematic twentieth-century revolutionaries: Lenin and Trotsky. David talks to historian of Russia Edward Acton about what inspired them, what connected them and what divided them. How were they radicalised? How did they interpret the fail…
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Join Brian Phillips and Derek Cohen on The Right Idea as they discuss the escalating border security challenges as cartels target Texas due to the DoD’s control of the Roosevelt Reservation with guest Ammon Blair, TPPF Senior Fellow and former Border Patrol agent. Dive into military readiness reforms, deep state resistance to Sec. Pete Hegseth, and…
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Join me as I chat with Hunter Isaacson, a successful mobile app builder who has created apps with hundreds of millions of downloads. Hunter shares his playbook for building million-dollar mobile apps, emphasizing the importance of simple experiences, strong branding, and creating effective growth loops. He discusses how to identify opportunities by…
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Hosts: Max and Issy. Timestamps and Links; 02:22 - REWIND: Seals Nose Knows w/ Peta 06:15 - REWIND: Bioelectric Soil w/ Gabe 11:03 - REWIND: Robot Roundup: Rubik’s Cube, Electric Atlas, and Edible Drones w/ Max 21:26 - REWIND: Prophetic Octopus w/ Peta 27:06 - #AprilAtonement @4zzz 30:19 - MotoRap w/ The Max’s 42:09 - REWIND: The Ping Pong Mind w/ …
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When you create a Market Dominating Position (MDP) you’re on track to successfully scale your business. I discuss how to do that with my guest, Ed Middlebrooks. Ed is not your typical business coach—he’s a strategic weapon for entrepreneurs who are done playing small. Ed Middlebrooks is the founder of Elite Profit Coach, where he works with driven …
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Why have NBA ratings dropped by half over the last decade? How has the game changed in recent years and what does the proliferation of legalized sports betting have to do with it? Jeff takes a break this week from questions of history and politics and looks at a slice of our public life with author and journalist Oliver Lee Bateman and addresses th…
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Kevin Eastman and Peter Laird were just trying to get work. These two broke illustrators were scraping by on side hustles and instant ramen… until, one fateful night, Kevin drew a doodle to get Peter to laugh: a nunchuck-wielding turtle in a ninja mask. But this one “dumb” drawing would launch the most successful self-published, creator-owned comic…
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Maybe Your Money Anxiety Is the Only Honest Thing About Your Offers?🎾 Idea Tennis Ep 22 | Overcoming Money Anxiety & Embracing Entrepreneurship Are your offers falling flat because of your own money mindset? In this power-packed episode, Jess and Asher get real about something every entrepreneur wrestles with—money anxiety. From Jamaican Easter tra…
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The germ theory of disease is a crowning achievement of science, up there with modern physics, continental drift, and evolution via natural selection. (Even if there will always be cranky skeptics.) But the road to widespread acceptance isn't always an easy one. Why did it take so long between Anton van Leeuwenhoek seeing "animalcules" in a microsc…
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Peter Beckenham's YouTube video features a mastermind group discussing the core question of business: what problem do you solve and who needs it? The participants, a diverse group of coaches, consultants, and business owners, introduce themselves and their specialties, ranging from marketing and sales coaching to divorce support and neurodiversity …
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The studio strains to contain the combined star-power of the guy from all those mayo ads and NZ’s one-time family Quordle champion. Heavy are these boys’ heads under the yoke of fame. What do your legs think of your back? What instruments do the boys yearn to learn? WHAT is Guy Montgomery’s starting Wordle word? Two of these are discussed (the latt…
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Jordan Withers takes us through an inspiring journey of body transformation and 5k's through to winning the Endure 24 Ultra Marathon. With an incredible display of discipline and motivation, starting at 120kg, Jordan has managed to complete one of the toughest races in the UK; The Arc Of Attrition by UTMB.…
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In this calming and heart-centered guided meditation, you'll be gently led back to your own inner sanctuary—the place within where true safety resides. Beginning with deep, grounding breaths, you’ll journey into your heart space, visualizing a moment, a place, and a person where you’ve felt deeply safe. As you breathe into this sense of security, y…
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Suzanne Lang talks with Nell Joslin on her novel set in 1863, Measure of Devotion, a frank, beautifully told story of the unbeautiful time of the Civil War, and a timely reflection on the ramifications of societal and family divisions, the utter cruelty of war, and the humanity that rises above it. Suzanne also talks with internationally best-selli…
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“Man is caught like a fly in a bottle. His attempts at culture, freedom, and creative endeavor have become mere entries in technique’s filing cabinet.” Jacques Ellul, The Technological Society In the mid-1950s the French philosopher Jacques Ellul wrote a book titled The Technological Society. In sit he proposed that technology, or more broadly what…
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Dean Spade is the author of "Mutual Aid: Building Solidarity During this Crisis and the Next", and "Normal Life: Administrative Violence, Critical Trans Politics, and the Limits of Law". Well known for highlighting the ways that mutual aid can be a direct response to societal needs as well as a transformative practice that shifts our reliance away …
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At RBC’s Carbon Markets Conference in partnership with ClearBlue Markets, Sarah Thompson, Global Head of Sustainable Finance at RBC Capital Markets, sat down with Deep Sky’s Chief Carbon Scientist, Phil De Luna, to discuss the role of carbon capture and removal in meeting the climate challenge.By RBC Capital Markets
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On this episode of the Next Level Idea podcast I have the honor of speaking with Omar Khateeb who is the host of the #1 podcast in the world talking about all things Medtech called the State of Medtech. Omar is also the founder of Khateeb & Co., OmniCreator, and a proud husband and father. We cover a wide range of subjects focussing on private equi…
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Career disaster strikes in the most unexpected moments—ask Guy Thorpe. Two weeks after receiving Employee of the Year honors at a major life insurance company, he held a pink slip after an organizational restructuring. This shocking pivot catalysed an entrepreneurial journey that would transform his professional path. Guy's candid conversation reve…
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What does it take to turn a spontaneous safari job into a global wildlife photography business? In this episode, Marius Coetzee shares his incredible journey from growing up in apartheid-era South Africa to founding Endless Safaris. With no formal training in photography and no traditional degree, Marius built a life around his love for nature, ani…
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