Best Jamie Weinstein Podcasts (2025)

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#371: Dr. Jamie Roberts - A Complete History Of The IDW: Joe Rogan, Sam Harris, Bret Weinstein & More 1:35:15

30d ago1:35:15

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Dr Jamie Roberts is a Lecturer in the Department of Government and International Relations at the University of Sydney and the author of The Intellectual Dark Web: A History (and Possible Future). In this episode of the Freedom Pact podcast, Jamie Q. Roberts explore the origins and implications of the Intellectual Dark Web (IDW), discussing key fig…

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Jessica Grose on Technology and Post-Pandemic Divides 1:15:54

12h ago1:15:54

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Jessica Grose is an opinion writer for The New York Times. What I admire about Jessica's writing is that she doesn’t just cover politics as a horse race or culture as a meme war; she zooms into the kitchen tables, classrooms, and waiting rooms where policy choices land on real bodies. Her beat is parenthood and education, faith and loneliness, COV…

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#374: Dr Rouzita Rashtian - The DANGEROUS TRUTH About Root Canals, Mercury Fillings & Fluoride 1:16:03

3d ago1:16:03

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Dr Rouzita Rashtian is a biological dentist based in California who specialises in holistic dentistry. Connect with Dr Rashtian here:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SerenityDentalCenter/Website: https://serenitydentalcenter.com/doctor/dr-rashtian/00:00 - The role of Oral Health in Overall Health03:00 - What is biological dentistry06:00 - The rol…

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Micah Sifry on Government Protest and American Authoritarianism 1:13:05

8d ago1:13:05

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Micah Sifry is a writer and organizer behind the Substack "The Connector." He has decades of experience in covering how technology is changing politics, and how to participate productively in the political process. In this episode, I got a chance to talk with him about the history of mass protests in the US, the recent authoritarian cuts to governm…

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#373: Professor Bill Von Hippel - How The Modern World Has Made Us Miserable & Lonely 56:17

8d ago56:17

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Bill Von Hippel is one of the worlds most renowned Social Psychologists, a best-selling author and private research consultant. Bills work has spanned several topics, including how our evolutionary past influence our cognitive, social and emotional lives today.Bills new book ‘The Social Paradox’ is available now. Buy and connect with Bill here: htt…

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Noah Smith on the Crisis of Trump's Tariff Madness 57:27

15d ago57:27

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Announcement: this podcast will be publishing episodes twice as often as before (so every single week on Thursdays) for the next several weeks at least, and hopefully for longer. Count yourself lucky in that regard :) Noah Smith is an economist who writes the Substack "Noahpinion" and co-hosts the podcast "Econ 102." He is known for his commentary …

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#372: Professor Adam Frank - The New Developments In The Search For Extraterrestrial Life 49:34

25d ago49:34

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In this episode of Freedom Pact, Lewis is joined by Professor Adam Frank for a discussion about the search for alien life, the potential for discovering biosignatures and technosignatures on exoplanets, the importance of continued exploration in our solar system and beyond, The Silurian Hypothesis, which posits that technological civilisations may …

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Cathy Reisenwitz on Navigating Gender Norms 1:11:06

28d ago1:11:06

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Cathy Reisenwitz writes the Substack "Sex and the State," which covers the intersection between feminism, sex advocacy, and how our society shapes our perception of gender roles. In this episode, I got a chance to talk with her about her upbringing as an Evangelical, how her views on gender and sex have changed over time, and the tension between ou…

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#370: John Lennox - Debating Atheism & Proving The Existence of God 43:47

1M ago43:47

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John Lennox, Professor of Mathematics at Oxford University, is an internationally renowned speaker on the interface of science, philosophy and religion. He regularly teaches at many academic institutions, is Senior Fellow with the Trinity Forum and has written a series of books exploring the relationship between science and Christianity. He is Pres…

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#369: Avi Loeb - Harvard Physicist On Evidence Of Interstellar Technology 1:08:25

1M ago1:08:25

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Avi Loeb is a Harvard University professor, bestselling author, and expert in astrophysics. He directs Harvard's Institute for Theory and Computation and the Galileo Project. Avi has published 9 books, including 'Extraterrestrial' and 'Interstellar', and over 1,000 scientific papers on topics such as black holes and extraterrestrial life. He direct…

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Shauna Daly on the State of Young Men in America 1:13:18

1M ago1:13:18

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Shauna Daly is the co-founder of the Substack "Young Men Research Initiative," which covers how people can reach out to young men who are increasingly drifting rightward. In this episode, I got a chance to talk with her about the ways that young men are lacking a script for what type of person they should be, the recent decline in romantic relation…

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#368: Tim Tactics - Ex Government Insider Reveals UFO & Alien Secrets 1:23:47

2M ago1:23:47

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Tim Tactics has an extensive background in the covert European Governance sector, where he worked on projects dedicated to understanding the presence and purpose of extraterrestrial life on Earth. During these projects, he claims to have encountered non-terrestrial life, a reality that, due to recent mainstream coverage, is meeting huge interest wo…

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Erik Engheim on How He Misjudged Trump Supporters 1:22:19

2M ago1:22:19

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When we see people acting in ways that seem irrational or incomprehensible, it’s easy to see them as ignorant or evil. But what if there’s more to it? What if, beneath the surface, there’s a much more complex mix of emotions—joy, fear, loyalty, and even desperation—that we tend to dismiss or fail to see? Erik Engheim writes the Substack "Erik Explo…

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#367: Dr David Spiegel - Using Hypnosis For Health, Stress & Pain Management 58:39

2M ago58:39

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Dr. David Spiegel is a leading expert in psycho-oncology and stress at Stanford University, where he’s been on faculty since 1975. He directs the Center on Stress and Health and the Center for Integrative Medicine. With over 40 years of research in hypnosis, pain control, and psychoneuroendocrinology, he’s published 13 books and 400+ scientific art…

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#366: Professor Agnes Callard - Is The Examined Life Actually Worth Living? 56:54

2M ago56:54

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Agnes Callard is professor of philosophy at the University of Chicago, and a public intellectual. She is the author of the new book ‘Open Socrates.’ Timestamps:Contrasting Tolstoy with Socrates 0:00The Tolstoy Problem 03:40Tolstoyan Thinking & The Mental Health Epidemic 06:00 The Reason Behind Tolstoy’s Existential Despair 09:20Should We Examine Ou…

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Lauren Harper Pope on Democratic Coalitions and Fundraising 1:15:52

2M ago1:15:52

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Lauren Harper Pope is the co-founder of WelcomePAC, an advocacy organization to help elect centrist Democrats in swing districts. Beyond helping to raise political funds in that regard, she is known for her political commentary, including Substack writing and hosting the podcast The Depolarizers. In this episode, I got a chance to talk with her abo…

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#365: Ian Leslie - Is Lying An Inescapable Part Of Being Human? 46:07

2M ago46:07

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My guest today is Ian Leslie, a writer on human behaviour and the author of books such as 'Born Liars' and 'Conflicted.' In this conversation, we discuss the nature of lying, its evolutionary significance, and its role in human intelligence. We explores how lying is an inherent part of human behavior and how it can be both beneficial and detrimenta…

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#364: Sahil Bloom - Master These 5 Areas To Live An INCREDIBLE Life 43:21

3M ago43:21

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Sahil Bloom is an investor, entrepreneur, content creator and best-selling author.In this conversation, Sahil discusses the critical role of relationships in determining long-term health, the negative impact of social media on loneliness, and the importance of harmonizing different types of wealth rather than optimizing them. He introduces the conc…

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#363: David Holmes - Harry Potter Stuntman On The Accident That Changed His Life Forever 1:00:47

3M ago1:00:47

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David Holmes, a talented stuntman and double for Daniel Radcliffe in the Harry Potter film franchise, played a pivotal role in bringing J.K. Rowling's iconic story to life on the big screen. He executed some of the most memorable action sequences, including becoming the first person ever to play Quidditch in the Wizarding World. His life took a dra…

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Robin Hanson on the Problem Behind Declining Fertility Rates 1:21:02

3M ago1:21:02

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Check out my Patreon here: https://www.patreon.com/c/FramesofSpace Robin Hanson is an associate professor of economics at George Mason University, and a former research associate at the Future of Humanity Institute of Oxford University. He is known for his commentary on cultural drift, which examines how the nature of cultural shifts has changed ov…

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#362: Professor Russell Foster - The New Science Of Improving Your Sleep 1:02:05

3M ago1:02:05

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Profesor Russell Foster is Professor of Circadian Neuroscience, Director of the Sir Jules Thorn Sleep And Circadian Neuroscience Institute and Head of the Nuffield Laboratory of Ophthalmology at the University of Oxford. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society and was awarded a CBE for services to Science. Timestamps: Intro 0:00 New Sleep Research 2:30…

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#361: Speaking Coach To The Political Elite: How To Become A MASTER Communicator | Michael Chad Hoeppner 1:09:08

3M ago1:09:08

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Michael Chad Hoeppner is the Founder and CEO of GK Training, serving some of the world’s most influential companies and leaders across finance, law, tech, and beyond. He teaches communication at Columbia Business School, drawing on a proprietary, kinesthetic-based approach that fosters rapid behavioural change. He has coached an array of distinguis…

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#360: Lee Holden - Qigong Master: Do These Exercises To Live Longer & Prevent Illness 54:25

3M ago54:25

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Lee Holden Lee Holden is an internationally celebrated Qi Gong master. He is also a well known television personality who has appeared regularly on PBS. In 2009, he was honored by the International Chi Gong Association. Connect with us:https://freedompact.co.uk/newsletter (Healthy, Wealthy & Wise Newsletter)www.Instagram.com/freedompactwww.twitter…

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#359: Dr Sean O'Mara - The Belly Fat Doctor: Do These 7 Things To SHRED Belly Fat FAST 53:41

3M ago53:41

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Dr Sean O'Mara, MD is a Physician specialising in optimising human performance. In this conversation today, we discuss what visceral fat is, whay visceral fat is so dangerous and effective strategies for burning it.00:00 - What visceral fat is 06:01 - how visceral fat influenced the US election 10:54 - What makes a face attractive 24:00 - The best …

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Greg Sargent on Immigration and Electoral Strategy 50:55

3M ago50:55

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Greg Sargent is a staff writer at The New Republic and the host of the podcast "The Daily Blast." In this episode, I got a chance to talk with Greg about the electoral popularity of immigration reform, how shifts in voter turnout have affected Democrats, the role of media responsibility during election cycles, and how to cover Trumpism without burn…

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#358: Dr George Touliatos - How To To Naturally Boost Your Testosterone Levels 39:33

3M ago39:33

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Dr. George Touliatos is a physician who specialises in biopathology and is a former competitive championship bodybuilder. He is otherwise known as 'Dr Testosterone.'In this episode, we discuss why all men should care about their testosterone levels, dangers of low testosterone, ways to naturally boost your testosterone levels, the effects of alcoho…

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#357: Hospice Nurse Penny - What Caring For The Dying Taught Me About Living & Life After Death 45:43

4M ago45:43

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Hospice Nurse Penny is a nationally certified hospice nurse with more than 17 years experience of looking after the dying.In this conversation, hospice nurse Penny discusses the taboo surrounding death, the impact of COVID-19 on public discourse about dying, and her personal journey with death anxiety. She shares insights from her experiences with …

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#356: Errol Musk - Elon Musk's Dad On Occupying Mars, Trump, Twitter Takeover & More 38:51

4M ago38:51

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Errol Musk is a retired engineer, politician and businessman. He is the father of Elon Musk, the world's richest man. In this episode, Errol talks about growing up poor to becoming a millionaire in his early twenties, bringing up his children as a single father, Elon's interest in space and computers from a young age, wether Elon will ever occupy M…

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#355: Dr Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnson - The New Science Of Human Immortality 55:11

4M ago55:11

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Dr Ariel Zeleznikow-Johnston is a neuroscientist at Monash University, Australia, where he investigates methods for characterising the nature of conscious experiences, and author of The Future Loves You: How and Why We Should Abolish Death. In 2019, he obtained his PhD from The University of Melbourne, where he researched how genetic and environmen…

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Tyler Cowen on How He Views the World 1:02:36

4M ago1:02:36

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Tyler Cowen is the Holbert L. Harris Chair of Economics at George Mason University and director at the Mercatus Center. He is also the host of the podcast "Conversations with Tyler," where he talks about a wide range of topics from AI to economic inequality to social media, and much, much more. In this episode, I got a chance to talk with Tyler abo…

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#354: Caroline Middelsdorf - How To Understand & Overcome Trauma 54:09

4M ago54:09

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Caroline Middelsdorf is a trauma expert, coach, international psychologist, and empowered trauma survivor. In this episode Caroline explains what trauma really is, how parenting styles can lead to trauma responses, techniques for managing trauma, how to heal from trauma, how to identify unresolved trauma and much more. Timestamps: Upcoming 0:00 Und…

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#353: Dr Gail Saltz - Sex Expert: How To Create An Incredible Sex Life & Rekindle Lost Sparks! 55:03

4M ago55:03

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Dr. Gail Saltz is a renowned psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and author, widely recognized for her expertise in mental health, relationships, and human sexuality. As an associate professor of psychiatry at the New York Presbyterian Hospital, Dr. Saltz has spent decades helping individuals and couples navigate the complexities of their emotional lives.…

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#352: The 7 Best Lessons of 2024 49:10

4M ago49:10

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To close out 2024, we bring you this compilation of 7 of the best lessons taught by guests of the Freedom Pact podcast featuring Robert Sapolsky, Iain McGilchrist, Annie Jacobsen, Oliver Burkeman, George Kamel, Ellen Langer and Neil Lawrence. 00:00 Intro01:03 Robert Sapolsky On Dopamine09:48 Iain McGilchrist On Consciousness20:23 Annie Jacobsen On …

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Miriam Elder on Not Giving Up On the Fight 46:17

4M ago46:17

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Miriam Elder is an American journalist known for her coverage of the Russian government. She has written for Vanity Fair, BuzzFeed News, The Guardian, and recently, The New York Times. In this episode, I got a chance to talk to her about her response to Trump's recent victory, and the parallels she sees between Russian authoritarianism and Republic…

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Darrell Owens on Understanding Democratic Party Politics 1:06:02

5M ago1:06:02

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Darrell Owens is a Substack writer who is known for his commentary on housing, culture, and progressive politics. In this episode, I got a chance to talk to him about the prevalence of homelessness in blue cities, how progressives could respond to right-wing media influencers, and the way that Twitter affects important political discourse. Show Not…

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Jessica Grose on Education, Culture, and Institutional Distrust 1:06:31

5M ago1:06:31

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Jessica Grose is an opinion writer for The New York Times. She is known for writing about issues related to education and culture, such as how the pandemic has affected schools in the long run, or what has been causing declining fertility rates. In this episode, I got a chance to talk to her about the current baseline quality of US education, the i…

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#351: Blaine Anderson - #1 Men's Dating Coach On How To Become An Elite Man In Dating 46:45

5M ago46:45

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Blaine Anderson is a dating coach for men at at @DatingByBlaine .In this episode of the Freedom Pact Podcast, Blaine Anderson explains wether their really are 'leagues' in dating, how to approach women with confidence, how to meet women in the gym, strategies for effective first dates, overcoming the fear of rejection and the differences between on…

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Noah Smith on How Trump Will Affect the Economy 56:09

6M ago56:09

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Noah Smith is an economist who writes the Substack "Noahpinion" and co-hosts the podcast "Econ 102." He is known for his commentary on economic issues like inflation, trade policy, deficit spending, and more. In this episode, I got a chance to talk to him about why Democrats lost the 2024 Election, how Trump's proposed policies would affect the eco…

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Bonus Content: Trad Culture, Israel-Palestine, and More 50:26

6M ago50:26

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What does Dylan Matthews think of the US's capital gains tax policies? What does Regan Arntz-Gray think of trad culture? What are Jamie Weinstein's views on Israel-Palestine? Today's episode is a collection of cut content from past interviews I've done, plus a brief explanation for this podcast's name.…

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#350: Dr Robert Sapolsky - You’ve Been Lied To About Testosterone, Dopamine, Depression & Free Will 52:26

6M ago52:26

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Robert M. Sapolsky is a professor of biology and neurology at Stanford University and the recipient of a MacArthur Foundation 'Genius Grant'. In this episode of the Freedom Pact podcast, Lewis & Dr Sapolsky delve into the complexities of dopamine, testosterone, oxytocin, and depression, exploring how these biological factors influence human behavio…

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Jamie Weinstein on the State of the Republican Party 58:20

7M ago58:20

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Jamie Weinstein is one of the main hosts of The Dispatch Podcast, and was the host of The Jamie Weinstein Show. In this episode, I got a chance to talk to him about the reactionary sentiments within the Republican Party, the decline of wokeness over the past few years, and JD Vance's politics. Show Notes "Episode 50: Ta-Nehisi Coates" from The Jami…

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#349: Allan Lichtman - The Election Expert Predicts The 2024 U.S Election 33:26

7M ago33:26

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In this episode of the Freedom Pact podcast, historian Alan Lichtman discusses his renowned prediction system, 'the Keys to the White House', which has accurately forecasted presidential elections for over 40 years. Lichtman explains the nonpartisan nature of his predictions, the development of the prediction system and the significance of it's var…

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Regan Arntz-Gray on the Different Interpretations of Feminism 1:23:57

7M ago1:23:57

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Regan Arntz-Gray is a Substack writer and co-host of the podcast Moral Mayhem. She writes a lot about feminism, and how to address cultural issues surrounding gender in a positive-sum way. In this episode, I got a chance to talk to her about the significance of false sexual assault allegations, the prevalence of misandry in present-day society, and…

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#348: Dr William Li - Heal Your Body: Using Food To Prevent And STARVE Cancer 47:36

7M ago47:36

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Dr William Li is an award-winning scientist, medical doctor and New York Times best selling author. William Li has served on the faculties at Harvard, Tufts and Dartmouth. His groundbreaking research has affected more than 70 diseases including cancer, diabetes and obesity. Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro01:34 - What is driving increasing risks of cancer…

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#347: Dr Nick Spencer - Why Christianity Will Survive In The Age of AI 55:18

7M ago55:18

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Nick Spencer an author, and Senior Fellow at Theos. He is the author of a number of books and reports, including Magisteria: the entangled histories of science and religion (Oneworld, 2023), The Political Samaritan: how power hijacked a parable (Bloomsbury, 2017), The Evolution of the West (SPCK, 2016) and Atheists: The Origin of the Species (Bloom…

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Ruth Whippman on How Society Treats Boys 1:12:16

7M ago1:12:16

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Ruth Whippman is an author and journalist who writes a lot about present-day cultural issues. She is also the author of the new book BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity. In this episode, I got a chance to talk to her about the ways that boys are often held to contradictory expectations in modern society, the difficulty …

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#346: Roy Baumeister - Failing Relationships Are Ruining Our Mental Health & Are Making Us Numb! 1:10:00

8M ago1:10:00

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Professor Roy F. Baumeister is one of the world’s most prolific and influential psychologists. He has published over 700 scientific works, including over 40 books. In 2013, he received the highest award given by the Association for Psychological Science, the William James Fellow award, in recognition of his lifetime achievements. As of 2023, He hol…

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Dylan Matthews on AI and the US's Debt Problem 48:14

8M ago48:14

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Dylan Matthews is a senior correspondent for Vox and head writer for Future Perfect. He is known for his commentary on subjects like effective altruism, artificial intelligence, economics, and more. In this episode, I got a chance to talk to him about the risks of artificial intelligence, and why he supports more government regulation on AI. I also…

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#345: Darragh Ennis - The Wonders Of The Human Brain & Body 57:34

8M ago57:34

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Dr Darragh Ennis is a professional quizzer and scientist. He has researched ecology and animal behaviour at Maynooth University in Ireland, outbreak dynamics of forestry insect pests on maple syrup plantations in Canada as well as brain development and RNA biology at both the University of Oxford and the University of Glasgow. In recent years he ha…

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#344: Oliver Burkeman - An Unexpected Approach To Productivity & Making Time For What Matters 55:51

8M ago55:51

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Oliver Burkeman is the author of the Sunday Times bestseller 'Four Thousand Weeks' and 'The Antidote,' and for many years wrote a popular weekly column on psychology for The Guardian, ' This Column Will Change Your Life'. His work has also appeared in The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Psychologies and New Philosopher. He has a devoted follow…

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