Best Vicki Thompson Podcasts (2025)

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Does the Effective Altruism Movement Get Giving Right? 52:07

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Effective altruism is a philosophical and social movement that uses empirical data to maximize the impact of charitable efforts. Those who champion EA praise its methodological framework for maximizing the effectiveness of donations, thus ensuring equal consideration for all individuals. Those who challenge EA argue that its emphasis on measurable …

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The Wrath of GOD | Ep7., The Signs of the End, series 50:25

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Transforming Perspectives | Philosophically, most avoid the subject of God’s Wrath. Perhaps, because of a lack of knowledge, pertaining to God’s effectual love, or a misunderstanding of the evils of man’s carnal nature. Therefore, believing God’s Wrath precludes the general population. God is love but without the Spirit of God, man cannot understan…

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Matthew Syed | Beckham, McIlroy & the Mindset of Elite Performers 51:55

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This week on Performance People, Georgie is joined by writer, broadcaster and former Olympian Matthew Syed; one of the most influential thinkers on high performance today. In a conversation that moves from table-tennis halls in suburban Reading to global sporting icons, Matthew unpacks the moments and mentors that shaped his life, and the ideas tha…

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134. The Motherlode (Bre-X Minerals) 1:19:25

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A tiny Calgary-based exploration company ignites a global market frenzy when it discovers the world's largest gold deposit before collapsing into one of the biggest frauds in mining history. Prelude: The "Bushman of the Shuswap" flees society after uncovering a massive conspiracy. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENE…

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Should the U.S. Militarize the War on Drugs? 53:15

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he Trump administration is taking the War on Drugs in a bold direction, using aircraft carriers, intelligence networks, and direct military strikes to target alleged smuggling vessels in the Caribbean and eastern Pacific. Supporters of militarization argue that previous strategies to stop cartels have failed, and only aggressive deterrence will sto…

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BONUS: Why Debate Matters — Robert Rosenkranz on Clearer Thinking 1:07:37

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We are pleased to share an episode from the Clearer Thinking Podcast featuring Open to Debate Founder Robert Rosenkranz in conversation with Spencer Greenberg. About this episode: What makes a forum truly open-minded rather than performative? When does listening change minds instead of just hardening identities? Are we teaching citizens to separate…

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From Prince Harry’s Invictus Games to the Winter Olympics | Vicky Gosling OBE, CEO of GB Snowsport 41:34

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On this episode of Performance People, in partnership with JP Morgan Private Bank, Georgie speaks with Vicky Gosling OBE, CEO of GB Snowsport, whose career has been shaped by one extraordinary defining moment. In 2013, Vicky was preparing to deploy to Afghanistan, leaving behind her young family for what she thought would be a demanding posting. In…

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Episode 77: Officer Dave Gomez Returns! 1:33:29

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Episode 77 was a long time coming. Dave Gomez returns for his 4th visit on The Mic is Ahn Podcast! Of course, you may know him better as Officer Gomez, or Deputy Gomez. Dave is a school resource officer in the state of Idaho, and in this episode we cover the changes that have taken place in the last few years. He starts by telling us where he's at,…

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Generational Divides with Nick Gillespie 53:15

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How big is the divide between different age groups? In this inaugural episode of a new Open to Debate series, “Generational Divides,” Reason’s editor-at-large Nick Gillespie brings together a Baby Boomer, a Gen X-er, and a Gen Z-er to discuss Social Security benefits and how they’ll affect future generations, homeownership, and 1950s nostalgia, whe…

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The WORLD | Ep6., Signs of the End, series 39:49

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Transforming Perspectives | Phenomenal, is the 'World', believed as the physical land masses stretched across geographical atlases or rotating globes. Biblically, this ideology is, ‎ארץ pronounced, 'erets (Hebrew), and means land or the earth. The implication is, as in the Beginning when the Lord spoke, ‘Let there be..’ and aspects of creation beca…

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Joan & Michelle MacDonald | The Viral Fitness Story Redefining What 79 Looks Like 43:53

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When Joan MacDonald hit her seventies, she was on medication for high blood pressure, struggling with mobility, and feeling “blue.” Her daughter, fitness coach Michelle MacDonald, knew something had to change. Together, they transformed Joan’s life and in the process, inspired millions worldwide. In this deeply moving episode, Georgie talks to Joan…

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133. The Fabulist (George Santos) 1:46:47

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A newly elected congressman is expelled and prosecuted for financial crimes after his elaborate web of personal and professional lies unravels. Prelude: JP Maroney's inventive "digital marketing arbitrage" is revealed to be a Ponzi scheme. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠P…

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Is Europe Too Late to Compete in the Chip War? 53:15

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The U.S. and China are the two largest competitors in the race for semiconductors and in creating the most powerful AI chips. Europe could become a major stakeholder thanks to its demand for tech sovereignty and lithography near-monopoly, while others see the continent as too hampered by regulation, labor, and limited venture capital to get ahead. …

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Inside Team Brady | Emma Kimiläinen and Sam Coleman on E1 Racing and the Team Built to Win 43:34

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Emma Kimiläinen and Sam Coleman race for Team Brady in the E1 World Championship, a new era of electric hydrofoil racing where men and women compete on equal terms. Heading into the Championship Finale in Miami at the top of the standings, they join Georgie Ainslie to reflect on the mindset and trust that keep them there. Emma explains how motherho…

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Think Twice: The Seven Rules of Trust with Jimmy Wales 53:15

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At a time when misinformation thrives, institutions crumble, and algorithms mediate truth, trust has become one of democracy’s most fragile foundations. Our team at Open to Debate has been thinking twice recently about trust — how it’s earned, how it breaks, and how it might be rebuilt between one another in a time of deep division. Jimmy Wales, th…

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The Lamb’s Book of Life | Ep5., The Signs of the End, series 38:31

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Transforming Perspectives | Having our names written in the Lamb’s Book of Life, is an obscured authentication of believer’s Faith in Jesus Christ. Biblically, it is a wondrous act, conveyed when Jesus spoke to Nicodemus, of one’s proof of having entered into the kingdom of God, born of the Spirit. The Lamb’s book of life, distinct from the book of…

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Alistair Brownlee | What Elite Performance Really Takes - the Grind, the Graft and the Gains 42:23

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Two-time Olympic triathlon gold medallist Alistair Brownlee joins Performance People to reflect on the moment that defined him; carrying his brother Jonny across the 2016 World Triathlon Series Grand Final finish line in an instant which exemplified what sportsmanship should look like. Fresh from running the Empire State Building’s 80-plus floors, …

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Should America End Birthright Citizenship? 53:15

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Birthright citizenship guarantees citizenship to anyone born within the United States’ territory, regardless of a parent’s nationality. But should this legal principle be removed from the Constitution? Those arguing it shouldn’t say that it prevents children from being punished for their parents’ status, while encouraging long-term economic and civ…

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Abi Burton | I Woke Up From a Coma… and Won the World Cup 48:59

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In this episode of Performance People, Georgie sits down with Red Roses Rugby World Cup winner Abi Burton, whose story of survival, recovery, and triumph is as heart wrenching as it is inspiring. At just 22, Abi was struck down by a rare autoimmune brain illness that left her fighting for her life. But somehow, after more than 3 weeks in a coma, sh…

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Will the Future Be Abundant? 53:15

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Today, humanity is thriving, but there are fears the good times will not last. Will tomorrow be better than today? Those arguing “yes” say people have better access to resources and technological advances are making us more prosperous. Those arguing “no” say there are widening socio-economic disparities, our globalized world is bound to collapse, a…

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One Taken and One Left Behind | Ep4., The Signs of the End, series 19:54

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Transforming Perspectives | Rapture, a term some use to refer to the events of gathering of believers in the EndTimes, is the most scoffed term pertaining to Christianity, often, accompanying vivid imagery of men ominously ascending into the night sky. Be not dismayed by scorners nor scoffing! Bible Prophecy is certain, and several events will occu…

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The New Science of Gut Health and Peak Performance with Dr Megan Rossi 49:26

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Sleep, travel, and the gut are performance variables, not just wellness trends. In this episode, gut-health scientist and clinician Dr Megan Rossi, (The Gut Health Doctor), joins Georgie to connect the gut–brain axis to training quality, recovery, and race-day consistency. We dig into why even two or three nights of poor sleep can shift the microbi…

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Bonus: The Foundation (New Era Philanthropy) 33:32

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A prominent Christian businessman operates a massive, "too-good-to-be-true," charity-based Ponzi scheme. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™ ⁠Spotify⁠ ⁠Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Patreon⁠ –––-–---------------------------------------- DONATE: ⁠SwindledPodcast.com/Support⁠ CONSUME: ⁠SwindledPodcast.com/Shop⁠ –––-–------------…

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Is War Inevitable? 53:15

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From ancient battles to modern proxy wars, conflicts have been a constant in human history. But does that mean we are destined to continue treating it as an option? Those saying war is inevitable argue that our global system is anarchic and no overarching authority exists to stop war, so states prioritize survival and power. But others argue that c…

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Turner Twins' Wild Expedition | Can George Mallory’s Kit Still Work Today? 39:35

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Fawzia Muradali Kane: Then & Now 4:41

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Mary Jean Chan on 'Play' 1:14

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Katie Griffiths: Then & Now 6:32

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Wartime Kill Switch: Human or AI? 53:36

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As modern warfare becomes increasingly automated and AI-reliant, questions arise about the use of a “kill switch” overriding autonomous weapons in conflict zones. Should the ultimate decision be in humans’ or AI’s hands? Those arguing for human oversight say moral reasoning, empathy, and legal accountability are essential, especially in wartime. Su…

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The Latter Days, The Last Days, & The Lord’s Day | Ep3., The Signs of the End, series 22:21

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Transforming Perspectives | Scriptures are specific pertaining to events of reckoning, reconciliation and restoring in the EndTimes. However, most believers consider the times called the Latter days, the Last days, and the Lord’s Day, synonymously and often, glance over any presumed distinctions. Biblical narratives, however, contain prophetic dist…

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Ted Kravitz | The F1 Insider on Verstappen, Hamilton and the McLaren Pace Race 1:03:02

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In this episode of Performance People, Georgie sits down with her old colleague, Ted Kravitz, Sky Sports F1 pit-lane reporter and author of his new book, F1: An Insider’s Guide. Ted shares the defining moments that shaped his career, from discovering the intimacy of late-night radio to standing trackside at Silverstone and realising Formula 1 would…

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132. The Mix-Up (Velsicol Chemical Company) 1:14:26

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A catastrophic contamination strikes Michigan when an industrial chemical (PBB) is mistakenly mixed into cattle feed. Prelude: Workers at a Texas chemical plant are turned into “zombies" after exposure to the toxic pesticide Phosvel. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…

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Debating the Legacy of the COVID-19 Pandemic 53:15

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It’s been five years since the pandemic began, but was our public health system or society to blame for our country’s failures to stop the spread? Some argue that public health leaders were unprepared, mismanaged the crisis, and provided inconsistent guidance. Others argue the failures were societal, citing widespread mistrust, misinformation, and …

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George North | Mindset, Longevity and a Concussion Crisis 39:05

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In this episode of Performance People, Georgie sits down with George North, one of Wales’s greatest rugby players, to explore the defining moment that shaped his extraordinary career as he launches his autobiography. From growing up on the island of Anglesey, dreaming of the iconic red jersey, to scoring two tries on his Wales debut against South A…

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PROPHECY | Ep2., The Signs of the End, series 40:05

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Transforming Perspectives | Often, Bible Prophecy is read with glazed eyes, seemingly because of its complexity. Time, however, necessitates for men to understand Bible Prophecy, beyond its metaphorical imagery, interpretation or predictions. So that men would grasp the contextual framework, intent and purposes of this mode of communications to the…

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From Federer to LeBron: Longevity Lessons for Midlife Fitness | Dr Peter Tierney 15:16

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This week, Georgie welcomes back Dr Peter Tierney, senior research scientist with a PhD in sports science, whose career spans work with Leinster Rugby, Chelsea FC, the English FA and Lululemon. Together they explore what elite sport can teach us about exercising effectively in midlife. Peter explains how athletes like Roger Federer, Novak Djokovic …

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Is Masculinity A Prison? 53:50

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Men are falling behind in our society, and some point to traditional ideas of masculinity as the cause. What does it mean to “be a man” today, and how do labels like toxic masculinity impact that question? For some men, masculinity is a continually evolving identity that goes beyond narrow definitions placed upon it. For others, it's a rigid set of…

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Mark Fiddes: Then & Now 5:21

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TikTok in the Classroom: Enhancing or Eroding the Teaching Profession? 53:15

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It’s Back to School season, and TikTok has been taking a larger role in helping students learn — but should it? Some teachers argue that using TikTok can help make whatever subjects they study more digestible and adaptable to different types of learners. Others call the app distracting and capable of undermining classroom authority and prioritizing…

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How to Win | Inside Northampton Saints’ Premiership Rugby Triumph with Head Coach Sam Vesty 46:31

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This week we’re joined by Sam Vesty, head coach of the reigning Premiership Rugby champions, Northampton Saints, for a candid look at creative leadership in a data-driven era. Sam explains why numbers matter, but only in service of what players see and feel on the pitch. In “open” sports like rugby, he argues, intuition, context and decision-making…

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131. The Utopia (Galt's Gulch Chile) 1:37:55

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A proposed libertarian paradise in the Chilean countryside devolves into a spectacle of betrayal and broken promises. Prelude: Lazarus Long's Principality of New Utopia. –––-–---------------------------------------- BECOME A VALUEDLISTENER™ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ –––-–-------------------------------…

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Should the U.S. Be Ruled by a CEO Dictator? 1:18:43

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In some policy circles, the idea of the U.S. electing a CEO-style dictator running the country like a company is gaining momentum. But should the idea be embraced? Those proposing the Dictator CEO, like Curtis Yarvin, argue it would challenge existing institutions and deliver cutthroat efficiency. But democracy advocates, like E. Glen Weyl, argue t…

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When You Hear of These Things.. | Ep1., The Signs of the End, series 31:40

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Transforming Perspectives | Most of us understand signs as directional markers, many look for signs for guidance, some seek the alignment of the celestial stars to indicate times and seasons. Biblically, however signs and wonders are indications of Almighty God’s Intervention upon the earth, so that men may be informed and not troubled or led astra…

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Don't Eat Anything With a Face 53:15

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More Americans are moving away from eating meat toward a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. But is continuing to eat animals a personal choice—or an ethical failure? Those favoring a plant-based lifestyle argue that eating animals is morally indefensible when plant-based alternatives can provide the same nutrition without pain. But meat lovers argue th…

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How to Age-Proof Your Brain | 3 Keys from a Leading Neuroscientist 13:11

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On this episode of Performance People, we welcome Dr Tommy Wood; neuroscientist, performance coach and, in his own words, “elite professional nerd.” An Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neuroscience at the University of Washington, Tommy also co-hosts the Better Brain Fitness podcast and serves as Hintsa Performance’s head scientist in motorspo…