Best Stossel TV Podcasts (2025)

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Ep 32. John McWhorter: On Anti-racism, Victimhood, Testing, and Woke Language 34:45

26d ago34:45

34:45

Professor John McWhorter, author of "Woke Racism," argues that condescending leftist ideology hurts black people. We spoke a few years ago when few others were pushing back on those ideas. But I learned a lot from my half-hour interview with him, so here's our full discussion. For one, the Columbia linguist points out "Woke Racism" hurts black peop…

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Ep 31. Michael Malice: Communism, Anarchy, North Korea, Trump and Hope 44:32

2M ago44:32

44:32

Michael Malice, the popular podcaster and author, reminds us that tyranny can be defeated. It’s been done before. In this podcast, Malice shares stories of life under totalitarian regimes, and explains how the media was often complicit in totalitarianism. Malice’s distrust in government is why he’s calls himself an anarchist. He makes the case that…

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Ep. 30 The Edward Snowden Interview 1:44:14

3M ago1:44:14

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Here's my full interview with NSA Whistleblower Edward Snowden--it’s the longest interview I've ever posted. I once was unsure if Edward Snowden--who leaked documents showing that the NSA spied on Americans--was a hero, or a traitor who made us all less safe. Now I've done my research, and I think he's a hero. What do you think? Our full interview,…

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Ep 29. Maj Toure: Gun Control’s Racist Roots, Importance of 2nd Amendment & Responsible Gun Ownership 49:49

4M ago49:49

49:49

Media and politicians constantly warn about the dangers of firearms. They say too many people have guns. But Black Guns Matters founder Maj Toure says there should be more guns! “Everybody should be walking around and like, oh man, I left my gun in the house. Let me go back and get it,” says Toure. “Everybody?” I ask. “Everybody.” He says that woul…

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Ep. 28 Rand Paul: on The Case Against Socialism 18:32

5M ago18:32

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I usually don't like to interview politicians but Senator Rand Paul is different. He actually has interesting and important things to say. In this podcast, we discuss his book,The Case Against Socialism. We cover socialism's failure in Venezuela, the myth of "Scandinavian socialism," and more.

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Ep. 27 Lenore Skenazy: on Free Range Parenting and Raising Independent Kids 31:38

6M ago31:38

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Parents are more scared than ever. The media warn of “Stranger Danger.” Lenore Skenazy says this is foolish. Parents should let their kids be MORE independent. She calls it “Free Range” parenting. She says kids are healthier when given unsupervised freedom. Parents are happier too. But what about the kidnappings? Skenazy points out those are extrem…

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Ep. 26 Tim Pool: on Independent Reporting, Media Bias, Joe Rogan, Covington & Protests 24:38

6M ago24:38

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Tim Pool is a very successful journalist. He has millions of subscribers on multiple channels. But Pool never went to journalism school. In fact, he didn’t even finish high school. Unlike most reporters, Pool became respected just by doing it--going to the news, and covering things the mainstream media often miss. He’s reported from global hotspots…

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Ep. 25 Tulsi Gabbard: on Endless Wars, Healthcare, Justice and More 44:47

6M ago44:47

44:47

Trump recently picked Tulsi Gabbard to be his Director of National Intelligence. What are her views? Well 5 years ago—when Gabbard was still a Democrat—I interviewed her. She was running for President at the time and was clearly different from her competition. For one, unlike most Democrats, she agreed to talk with me. So here’s our full conversati…

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Ep. 24 Aella: On Sex Work, “Camming," OnlyFans, Liberty & Gathering Research 30:54

7M ago30:54

30:54

This podcast is with…. GASP!…. a sex worker. Her name is Aella, and her career path is surprising. She’s made a lot of money performing for men online, and being an escort.But she's also an outspoken libertarian. “I just knew that freedom was really important,” she tells me.Now she’s paid to do research. Her surveys are unconventional, including so…

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The Frank Lorenzo Interview - Former CEO of Continental Airlines & Author of Flying For Peanuts 57:48

7M ago57:48

57:48

Todd Ault interviews Frank Lorenzo, the former CEO of Continental Airlines, Eastern Airlines, and Texas Air, and the author of Flying for Peanuts: Tough Deals, Steep Bargains, and Revolution in the Skies. This compelling business memoir provides an in-depth look at the airline deregulation years, detailing the high-stakes negotiations that contribu…

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The Ed Hajim Interview - Seasoned Wall Street Executive & Author 51:28

7M ago51:28

51:28

Todd Ault interviews Ed Hajim, a seasoned Wall Street executive and the author of On The Road Less Traveled: An Unlikely Journey from the Orphanage to the Boardroom. With over 50 years of investment experience, Ed has held senior management positions at E.F. Hutton, Lehman Brothers, and The Capital Group. He is currently the chairman of High Vista,…

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Ep. 23 Ezra Levant: Defending Free Speech in a Polarized World 51:40

7M ago51:40

51:40

Open speech is under attack around the world. Canada’s Rebel News founder Ezra Levant warns what might happen if we lose free speech in America. He points out that politicians in Canada plan to punish "hate speech" with life in prison. In England and Scotland, you can already get arrested for “hateful” posts. There, J.K. Rowling fights back – break…

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The Pedro Domingos Interview - World-Renowned AI Researcher & Author 45:17

7M ago45:17

45:17

Todd Ault interviews Pedro Domingos, a world-renowned AI researcher, tech-industry insider, and the author of the best-selling book The Master Algorithm. This groundbreaking scientific book, released in 2017, introduced machine learning to a wide audience and was recommended by Bill Gates as "required reading for everyone to understand AI". Pedro's…

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The Bill O’Reilly Interview – TV Journalist & Author 21:11

8M ago21:11

21:11

Todd Ault interviews Bill O'Reilly, a pioneering TV journalist and the author of eighteen #1 best-selling books. He is best known as the former host of the top-rated FOX cable news show, The O'Reilly Factor, and for his signature No Spin Zone, which featured a blend of news analysis and investigative reporting. At the time of his departure from FOX…

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Ep. 22 Jordan Peterson: On Free Speech, Responsibility, and the Radical Left 30:33

8M ago30:33

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This is my full interview with controversial psychologist Jordan Peterson.Protesters tried to shout him down, but they failed. Now millions buy his books about finding meaning in responsibility. Why do people -- especially young people -- eagerly buy books about responsibility? "There's just an absolute starvation for the other side of the story," …

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The Jon Najarian Interview - Co-Founder of Market Rebellion 50:02

8M ago50:02

50:02

Todd Ault interviews Jon Najarian, a best-selling author, television star, venture capitalist, and trading pioneer. Jon co-founded Market Rebellion, an options trading community aimed at empowering retail investors. Alongside his brother, Pete Najarian, he developed and patented an unusual options activity algorithm known as the Heat Seeker™, which…

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The Charles Gasparino Interview - American Journalist and Prolific Author 34:11

8M ago34:11

34:11

Todd Ault interviews Charles Gasparino, a best-selling author and journalist, who joined FOX Business Network (FBN) in February 2010 as a Senior Correspondent. Throughout his career, Charles has been at the forefront of several shocking breaking stories in politics and finance, including a series of investigative pieces on convicted sex offender Je…

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The Annalee Belle Interview - Celebrity Internet Personality 51:50

8M ago51:50

51:50

Join Todd Ault as he interviews Annalee Belle, a renowned internet personality, who is also married to J.D. Scott from the popular Canadian reality TV series "Property Brothers." Annalee, a celebrity makeup artist, and hairstylist with a massive social media following, shares invaluable insights with Todd Ault on navigating algorithms and how to av…

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Ep. 21 Viral Influencer Gloria Alvarez Fights Socialism 28:44

9M ago28:44

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Socialism always fails! But for some reason people still want it. They should listen to Gloria Alvarez. She’s a viral influencer from Guatemala who watched parts of Latin America get wrecked by socialism. Now she says the “moochers and looters” are gaining ground in the USA. I’m encouraged people like Gloria get it. I interviewed her last year when…

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The David Rubenstein Interview - American Businessman and Philanthropist 47:47

9M ago47:47

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Todd Ault interviews David Rubenstein, the co-founder and co-chairman of The Carlyle Group, a globally renowned private investment firm. He is also the chairman of The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts and CEO of Major League Baseball's Baltimore Orioles. As a philanthropist, David signed the Giving Pledge in 2010 and has dedicated over $700 m…

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Ep. 20 RFK Jr: On Deficits, War, Green Energy, Chronic Disease and Vaccines 55:54

9M ago55:54

55:54

Robert Kennedy Jr recently suspended his presidential campaign. He was a unique candidate, with some controversial ideas. While he was running, I talked with him for an hour. RFK Jr told me that he wants to cut government spending, and that he supports freer markets. I was skeptical. What about his previous proposal to ban fracking? His opposition …

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The Gale Anne Hurd Interview - American Film and TV Producer and Founder Of Valhalla Entertainment 45:53

9M ago45:53

45:53

Todd Ault interviews Gale Anne Hurd, an American film and television producer and the mastermind behind Valhalla Entertainment, a powerhouse Hollywood company that produced tentpole blockbuster movies such as The Terminator, Aliens, The Abyss, Armageddon, Terminator 2: Judgment Day, and the global TV phenomenon, The Walking Dead. Tune in to gain in…

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Ep. 19 Chase Oliver: On Immigration, War, Taxes, Welfare, School Choice and Star Trek 47:50

9M ago47:50

47:50

Donald Trump or Kamala Harris?Well, what about Chase Oliver?He’s the Libertarian presidential candidate with some pretty interesting ideas. Thoughts you won’t hear from either major-party candidate. Oliver believes in “the most local governance, which is self-governance.”He wants government to stay out of our lives.He plans to privatize welfare, en…

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Ep. 18 Chris Rufo: On Wokeism in Schools, Critical Race Theory, & DEI 1:05:49

10M ago1:05:49

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Chris Rufo is known as an anti-woke crusader. Why? Because as a reporter, Rufo discovered that critical race theory is being taught in schools and that some teachers are forced to take white privilege training. For covering that, his critics say he’s a villain. The New Yorker even argues he "invented the conflict over critical race theory.” But Ruf…

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The Anthony Scaramucci Interview - American Financier and Founder of SkyBridge Capital 1:04:28

10M ago1:04:28

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Todd Ault interviews Anthony Scaramucci, a best-selling author and founder of SkyBridge Capital, an alternative asset manager and SEC-registered investment adviser, that invests across multiple markets including hedge funds, private and public equity, and digital assets. His latest book is called "From Wall Street to the White House and Back: The S…

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The Scott Clary Interview - Founder & CEO of The Social Club & Success Story Podcast 48:38

11M ago48:38

48:38

Todd Ault interviews Scott Clary, the founder and CEO of The Social Club, an exclusive members' community for post-exit entrepreneurs, investors, and executives. Scott is also the host of Success Story, the world's #1 ranked entrepreneurial podcast. Tune in to learn how Scott used his marketing expertise and artificial intelligence to grow and reac…

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Ep. 17 Johan Norberg: On Sweden’s “Socialism,” the Loneliness "Epidemic,” Degrowth and other Myths 39:44

11M ago39:44

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Many people today want socialism. They hate capitalism. They say it hurts the poor. But that's just not true. In this podcast, author and historian Johan Norberg explains how capitalism saves lives and why socialism always fails. Norberg also busts other trending myths like the idea that loneliness is an "epidemic," economic growth is bad, and the …

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Ep. 16 Dave Rubin: On Free Speech, Leaving the Left and Identity Politics 29:49

11M ago29:49

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Dave Rubin, host of “The Rubin Report,” used to be a leftist, but now he says progressives are “totalitarian.” He’s been shouted down when he speaks on college campuses. “They think I am a right-wing extremist,” Rubin tells me. He’s even lost friends for his political views. But Rubin’s show is hugely popular. He rightly recognized that people have…

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The John Rossman Interview - Former Amazon Executive Explains How To Win in the Hyper-Digital Era 40:28

11M ago40:28

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Don't miss Todd Ault's interview with John Rossman, a former Amazon executive and best-selling author, who helped launch the Amazon Marketplace. Rossman is an expert on AI disruption, innovation, and technology. He has written several books, including "The Amazon Way: Amazon's 14 Leadership Principles" and "Think Like Amazon: 50 1/2 Ideas to Become…

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Ep. 15 Bjorn Lomborg: On Climate Change, Poverty, and How Governments WASTE Your Money 46:20

12M ago46:20

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Governments spends trillions to fight climate change, but Environmentalist Bjorn Lomborg says many of these policies are a waste of money. For saying this, Lomborg has been called "the devil." The Danish government even targeted him for his views on climate change. "I'm not trying to do something that's immoral," he tells me, "I'm simply trying to …

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Ep. 14 Mike Rowe on Lockdowns, Safety Third, Dignity of Work and College Loans 34:16

12M ago34:16

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You’ve heard the mantra “safety first.” Politicians used it as a justification for Covid lockdowns. But Mike Rowe, former host of "Dirty Jobs”, has his own slogan: “safety third.”Why “safety third?” It’s easy to save lives, says Rowe, but LIVING life is more important. I made a couple of short videos with Rowe. But he has a lot of other interesting…

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Ep. 13 Jared Polis: On Legal Discrimination, Colorado Crime, Equity & School Choice 38:45

1y ago38:45

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Colorado Governor Jared Polis is more pro-freedom than many politicians. He's a rare democrate who talks about economic freedom and individual liberty. But I have problems with some things Polis believes. He wants to force businesses to provide services for gay weddings. He signed universal pre-k, and Colorado lags in school choice. Polis is also u…

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The Sean Kelly Interview - Founder & Host of The Digital Social Hour Podcast 47:56

1y ago47:56

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Todd Ault interviews Sean Kelly, the founder, and host of The Digital Social Hour, a podcast with 700 episodes and 11 million followers on Instagram. Tune in to hear how Sean rapidly scaled The Digital Social Hour Podcast in just 14 short months to become an influential social media powerhouse. Known for his distinctive interview style that is char…

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The Tim Gordanier Interview - Unlock A World-Class VIP Lifestyle With ‘Key To The City’ 33:20

1y ago33:20

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Todd Ault interviews Tim Gordanier, CEO and founder of ‘Key To The City’, a VIP loyalty benefits key that unlocks world-class experiences for key holders. Tune in to learn about Tim's entrepreneurial journey, including his unique speak-easy marketing style that has propelled his company's success. ‘Key To The City’ offers unmatched opportunities an…

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Ep. 12 Charles Murray: On Race and IQ, Government Welfare, and Crimes 1:01:20

1y ago1:01:20

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Many people hate Charles Murray. They call him “dangerous” because he wrote about racial IQ differences. But angry protestors fail to recognize that Murray is not a white supremacist. He’s a thoughtful researcher who has published more than a dozen scholarly books about things like the impact of welfare, the pursuit of happiness, and the meaning of…

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The Constance Kellough Interview - Practicing Intention To Manifest Success 47:05

1y ago47:05

47:05

Join Todd Ault as he interviews Constance Kellough, the visionary founder of Namaste Publishing, an independent publishing house that disrupted the self-help genre with the 1998 release of Eckhart Tolle's life-changing book, The Power Of Now. Discover how The Power Of Now broke publishing norms through the "noble intention business model" and went …

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Ep. 11 Alex Epstein: On the Moral Case for Fossil Fuels, Renewable Energy, and Green Deceptions 37:24

1y ago37:24

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Green activists want to BAN fossil fuels. I wish they’d listen to energy author Alex Epstein. He explains how fossil fuels make the world better, and how banning them ruins lives. How can fossil fuels be “moral" when activists tell us, “keep it in the ground?" Because: “3 billion people …. still use less electricity than a typical American refriger…

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The Keith Neumeyer Interview - Every Device That We Need As A Human Race Consumes Silver 1:10:49

1y ago1:10:49

1:10:49

Todd Ault, along with co-host Jason Bartholomew, interviews Keith Neumeyer, the President and CEO of First Majestic Silver Corp., a massively successful metals company that is focused on silver production in Mexico. First Majestic Silver Corp. is on a mission to become the world’s largest primary silver producer and is the only socially responsible…

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Ep. 10 The Babylon Bee Interview: On Censorship, Cancel Culture & Anti-Woke Comedy 25:37

1y ago25:37

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The conservative Christian satire group, the Babylon Bee, is part of a growing movement of new, anti-establishment comedy and anti-woke comedy. “Leftists have become so…religiously zealous about their beliefs,” says Editor-in-chief Kyle Mann. That preachy establishment comedy created a market for something new. “We have to create our own platform,”…

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Former Lehman Brothers VP Lawrence G. McDonald On The Uranium Structure That Supports AI 52:15

1y ago52:15

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Todd Ault interviews Lawrence G. McDonald, one of Wall Street’s most respected financial experts who wrote the New York Times best-selling book "A Colossal Failure of Common Sense". He received a real-world education in market risk when, as a Lehman Brothers VP, he watched the firm ignore vehement warning signs before its collapse. His analysis led…

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Ep. 9 Ron Paul: On Ukraine, Runaway Inflation, Running for President, and End the Fed 43:23

1y ago43:23

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I don’t like talking to politicians. But Ron Paul is different. Paul talked about free markets and limited government long before I had a clue how important they were. When I interviewed Paul in 2007 for ABC News, ABC wouldn't put the interview on Broadcast TV; they only played it online. Now everything we do is online— I like it better this way, w…

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LightSpeed VT Founder Brad Lea - The Todd Ault Podcast - Full Interview 1:06:51

1y ago1:06:51

1:06:51

Todd Ault interviews Brad Lea, an entrepreneur, thought leader, podcaster, and bestselling author who is the founder of LightSpeed VT, a revolutionary, online learning system that has helped millions of people and companies achieve their goals. Tune in to hear Brad Lea tell-it-like-it-is on controversial topics such as gender identity, artificial i…

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Ep. 8 Erec Smith: A Diversity Trainer Speaks Out Against DEI 31:04

1y ago31:04

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You’ve been hearing about DEI training.It’s supposed to make us aware of our unconscious prejudice.But Rhetoric Professor and former diversity trainer Erec Smith tells me today's DEI training does more harm than good. "If you can keep this race thing going," he explains, "then you will always have a business in getting rid of racism.”…

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Ep. 7 Enes Kanter Freedom: On China, NBA Hypocrisy, LeBron & Cena 44:16

1+ y ago44:16

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Basketball player Enes Kanter Freedom is outspoken about brutality in Turkey, China and elsewhere. I’d think Freedom’s activism would be applauded by the NBA. Afterall, the league is a big supporter of activism from the Black Lives Matter movement. But that wasn't the case. When Freedom spoke out against China, he says it cost him his job. Who is t…

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The Todd Ault Podcast - Interview with "The Psychic Of Wall Street" Laura Day 44:09

1+ y ago44:09

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Laura Day, a New York Times-Bestselling author, intuitive, and Wall Street psychic has spent nearly four decades helping individuals, organizations, and companies harness and develop their innate intuitive abilities to create profound change. Newsweek magazine calls her “The $10,000-a-Month Psychic,” adding, “When businesspeople need a crystal ball…

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Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. - The Todd Ault Podcast 48:55

1+ y ago48:55

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Todd Ault interviews Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., an American politician who is the son of former US Attorney General Robert "Bobby" Kennedy and nephew to John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of The United States (1961-1963). As a family member of the United States' most famous political dynasty, RFK Jr., is on a mission to become the next president of t…

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Ep. 6 Climate Scientist Judith Curry Says World Won't End 43:34

1+ y ago43:34

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Many politicians, and most climate scientists in the media, portray climate change as a crisis. "People are dying!" shouts Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez. Bill Nye "the Science Guy" says "The planet's on ****ing fire! ... This is an actual crisis!" But climate scientist Judith Curry bravely tells me: There is NO "crisis." Global warming is a problem, yes,…

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Ep. 5 Megyn Kelly: On NBC, Fox, Trump and Her Life in Media 50:42

1+ y ago50:42

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If you follow the news, you know Megyn Kelly. But how much do you know about her? I got to know Megyn Kelly when we worked together at Fox. We, and our families, became friends. Then I watched, sometimes in shock, as strange and nasty things happened to her. We finally sat down to talk about that. It’s easier to speak freely now that we’re both our…

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The Todd Ault Podcast - Interview With Singer Songwriter Kevin Griffin 46:00

1+ y ago46:00

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Todd Ault interviews Kevin Griffin, a creative entrepreneur and best-selling author who is known far and wide as the lead singer and founding member of Better Than Ezra, the platinum-selling 90’s alternative rock band who achieved massive success with their number 1 hit song "Good". If you agree that Bob Dylan helped write the soundtrack to the tum…

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Ep. 4 Ron DeSantis: On 2024, Donald Trump, COVID, the Border Crisis, Education and More 41:45

1+ y ago41:45

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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is running for President. I want to know what he'll do if he wins. The Governor is both popular and controversial. I like some of what he has done. But I also worry he may be an authoritarian. We talk about the good he’s done, and I confront him on what troubles me.

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