Episodes
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As the dust settles on the 2024 presidential election, now is an excellent time to take a fresh, clear-eyed look at what really happened. Join us as Larry Bartels, political scientist extraordinaire and Co-Director of Vanderbilt University's Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions, explains why Trumpâs win was not unusual and the roles played by the economy, loyalty to the political parties, and Trumpâs unique personality.
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What if your phone is quietly changing your brainâand your relationships? The brilliant Christine Rosen explores how digital life is reshaping everything from childhood to public discourse, often in ways we barely notice. With insight and urgency, she challenges the assumptions driving our always-online world. This conversation will make you see your screenâand our societyâdifferently.
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Ever wondered why we sometimes act irrationally, even when itâs not in our best interest? Ori Brafman has, and his answers are enlightening. Here, he talks about the hidden forces and human emotions that make us act irrationally, how pre-dispositions and labeling people can lead to irrationality, how we can become more rational, and more.
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Are we shaped by our genes or by our environment? For centuries, this question has fueled one of science's most enduring debates. But the truth is more shockingâand more fascinatingâthan either side ever imagined. Princeton professor Dalton Conley reveals why we need to abandon the idea of "nature vs. nurture" and embrace a radically new understanding of human development.
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Is today's economy delivering for American workers? According to Georgetown University professor Michael Strain, the answer is absolutely âyes,â despite populist rhetoric⊠and thereâs convincing data to back that up. Why is the American Dream in doubt? How can it be strengthened? Listen to this inspiring conversation for answers.
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All across America, critical government infrastructure projects â building EV charger stations, expanding broadband, building rail tunnels â are stalled or abandoned. According to trail-blazing government reformer Philip Howard, powerlessness to get things done has become a defining feature of America. Listen and learn why, and how things can change.
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Wildfires have ravaged residential communities like never before, and confusion about the causes and solutions is out of control. Listen, as renowned fire scientist Jack Cohen reveals the keys to protecting homes, why more firefighting resources alone arenât the answer, and the step L.A. does not appear to be taking to minimize future damage.
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Catastrophes seem to be the new normal. Thereâs a stunning new scientific belief that although catastrophes are unpredictable, thereâs a hidden pattern that explains them all. In other words, fires, avalanches, wars and even stock market crashes arenât a glitch in the system, they are the system itself. Listen as noted physicist Mark Buchanan reveals more.
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The media and entertainment world is evolving at warp speed. One person who knows where itâs headed is the legendary Bonnie Hammer, former vice-chair of NBCUniversal. Here, she shares her thoughts on the critical importance of content, why TV shows are more popular than movies, the role of AI in creating entertainment, and much more.
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Public employee unions have a death grip on the operating machinery of government. Bad cops canât be fired, schools canât work, and politicians sell their souls for union support. The devil is in the astonishing details, and Philip Howard, a brilliant leader of government and legal reform, provides them here. Good news: there is a solution.
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Warning: People are out to manipulate you. How? With very sophisticated, deceptive PR techniques. Here, one of Washingtonâs most wily manipulators of news, Phil Elwood, reveals tricks of his trade â like astroturfing and detonating bombs in a safe location. The more you know about these tricks, the less likely youâll be conned by them.
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What happens when thereâs no one in charge? Youâd think chaos would reignâbut in reality, leaderless organizations are thriving, disrupting industries, and shaping the future. In this episode of 3 Takeaways, New York Times bestselling author Ori Brafman explains why decentralized networksâfrom Wikipedia to Bitcoin to social movementsâare more resilient, adaptable, and powerful than we might expect.
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Food. People are demanding more from it these days than taste. They want food to meet their personal health needs. They want it produced using methods that improve the health of the planet, respect the people who grow it, and more. Here, the visionary CEO of Whole Foods Market, Jason Buechel, shares his thoughts on the food of the future and how to satisfy peoplesâ appetite for it.
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NBCUniversal Vice-Chair Bonnie Hammer didnât climb to the top by following the rulesâshe rewrote them. In this conversation, she dismantles the biggest career myths, reveals what really drives success, and shares why sweating the small stuff can make or break you. Packed with no-nonsense advice, game-changing insights, and hard-earned wisdom, this episode is a masterclass in ambition, leadership, and career strategyâwithout the clichĂ©s.
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The CIA may not be thrilled with this conversation. Here, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and highly regarded CIA expert Tim Weiner reveals stunning details about the agencyâs espionage and covert activities. Learn about the CIAâs greatest successes and failures, its best weapon, how China and Russia are spying on the U.S., and much more.
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Energy is complicated. As global demand continues to grow, so does the need for realistic, climate-friendly solutions. Are renewables the answer? How about nuclear power? What is Chinaâs role? Listen, as former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz provides smart answers to daunting questions about energy, and examines the threat of nuclear war.
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When Admiral James Stavridis (Ret) talks, everyone from Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump listens. Here, the brilliant former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO shares his thoughts on the U.S. relationship with China; how to fundamentally remake the Middle East; why the U.S. buying Greenland isnât as crazy as it sounds; the impact of AI on the power of nations; and more.
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The episode youâve been waiting for is here: our Top Takeaways of 2024. Listen to some of the worldâs smartest, most influential thinkers, business leaders, innovators, technologists, and other newsmakers â including Eric Schmidt, Mellody Hobson, Atul Gawande, Fareed Zakaria, Jill Abramson, Stephen Breyer, Niall Ferguson and others. You donât want to miss this episode.
If you'd like to listen to any of the full episodes:Historian Niall Ferguson is episode 199.
Mellody Hobson is episode 184.
Former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson is episode 206.
Norway's Ine Eriksen SĂžreide is episode 213.
Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is episode 220.
Extraordinary food expert Barb Stuckey is episode 183.
Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is episode 225.
Negotiation expert William Ury is episode 193.
Global health surgeon Dr. Atul Gawande is episode 182.
Bioethicist Peter Singer is episode 224.
Former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman is episode 227.
Journalist Fareed Zakaria is episode 209.
And, executive coach Marshall Goldsmith is episode 221.
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Thereâs a lot being said about AI these days thatâs science fiction. One person who knows the facts is David Schmaier, President and Chief Product Officer of Salesforce. Here, he talks in detail about the many unseen ways AI is being used now, how it will profoundly stimulate innovation and benefit humanity, the rise of robots, and more.
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Imagine how much better your decision making would be if you could better predict the future. Itâs possible, with superforecasting. In fact, a team of superforecasters won a forecasting tournament conducted by the U.S. intelligence community. What do superforecasters actually do, and how can you become a better forecaster? Donât miss this talk with superforecaster, and CEO of Good Judgement Inc, Warren Hatch.
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