Today's Top Episodes
Scott Bessent: Fixing the Fed, Tariffs for National Security, Solving Affordability in 2026
Ever wondered how to truly fix the Fed and use tariffs strategically? This episode lays out a bold vision for America's economic future.
Why Americans Are Falling Behind on Auto Loans At Their Highest Level Ever
Your car loan might be riskier than you think. Discover why Americans are falling behind on auto payments at historic levels and what it means for the economy.
Transform Pain & Trauma Into Creative Expression | David Choe
Can pain truly be transformed into power? Explore how trauma can fuel profound creative expression and personal healing in this captivating conversation.
How to get rich with stocks (without math, charts or models)
Forget the charts and complex models. Learn a radical new way to get rich in stocks by simply observing the world around you.
OpenAI’s Potential, Google’s Speedy Model, Copilot Hits Turbulence
The AI race is heating up! Discover OpenAI's next big move, Google's game-changing model, and why Microsoft's Copilot is struggling against the competition.
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Resurrecting dire wolves is just the beginning for Colossal Biosciences’ Ben Lamm
Duration: 00:33:31
December 23, 2025
- Scientists have engineered wolves to resemble the extinct dire wolf, using ancient DNA for genetic modifications.
- Concerns are being raised by ecologists and ethicists about the potential for disrupting ecosystems and the broader implications of de-extinction.
- This development marks a significant step in genetic engineering, with the company also planning to revive the woolly mammoth.
Kara Swisher takes on big tech, from Apple to Nvidia
Duration: 00:36:05
December 9, 2025
- The judge in the Apple vs. Epic trial appears to be seeking a middle ground, acknowledging both Apple's safety arguments and Epic's marketplace concerns, suggesting a potential regulatory scheme or ruling on transparency.
- Tim Cook's testimony was seen as him making Apple's case regarding the App Store's market share and its importance to the ecosystem, rather than being unexpectedly revealing.
- The Spotify case is highlighted as a more significant battleground for Apple, focusing on competition with developers and control over payments and data.
The business behind OnlyFans, with CEO Keily Blair
Duration: 00:29:37
December 4, 2025
- The speaker emphasizes individual autonomy and the right to make personal choices regarding one's body, career, and finances.
- The speaker's role is focused on creating a safe platform for users, not on dictating their decisions.
- Protection measures are in place for users, including age verification and ensuring they are the primary financial beneficiaries of their content.
AI: The new frontier for mental health support?
Duration: 00:29:36
November 18, 2025
- AI is transforming mental health care through accessible, virtual therapists offering personalized support.
- Advanced AI diagnostic tools help professionals analyze patient data for early diagnosis and treatment suggestions.
- The evolving role of AI is poised to revolutionize global mental health care through innovation and improved outcomes.
The future of crypto, with Coinbase’s Emilie Choi
Duration: 00:22:43
November 13, 2025
- Institutional investors are increasingly viewing crypto as a viable, investable asset class, akin to digital gold, for wealth preservation and as a hedge against inflation.
- While volatility remains a concern, longer-term trends show increasing awareness, trading volume, and involvement in crypto, with some recent periods exhibiting lower relative volatility.
- Both direct coin ownership and exchange-traded products offer pathways into crypto, catering to a spectrum of investor needs as the asset class continues to mature and broaden its use cases beyond Bitcoin.
How to get funded now: VCs Reid Hoffman, Aileen Lee, and Stacy Brown-Philpot, with Van Jones
Duration: 00:27:31
November 11, 2025
- The investing landscape has shifted, with VCs now demanding earlier demonstrable scalability and profitability from startups, moving the bar significantly higher even for seed-stage companies.
- The rapid advancement and adoption of AI are creating "icorus" companies with potentially unsustainable valuations, leading to a higher risk of steep downturns if growth falters.
- In times of disruption, traditional power structures loosen, creating opportunities for overlooked talent and communities to innovate and succeed, driven by adaptability and a willingness to embrace new technologies like AI.
Andrew Ross Sorkin: How to make sense of today’s market
Duration: 00:23:35
October 23, 2025
- Andrew Ross Sorkin's new book investigates the 1929 stock market crash, focusing on key figures like Charlie Mitchell, who championed easy credit and speculation, drawing parallels to modern financial practices.
- The book highlights the alarming similarities between the deregulation and speculative environment of 1929 and current trends in areas like crypto and AI, raising concerns about potential future crises.
- Jesse Livermore, a short seller who profited significantly from the 1929 crash, exemplifies the human psychology of greed and risk, ultimately losing his fortune and taking his own life.
Brené Brown & Reid Hoffman on the skills every leader needs now
Duration: 00:22:56
October 16, 2025
- Courageous leadership is defined by self-awareness, discipline, accountability, and humility, rooted in the understanding that leading is about serving others.
- Courage is a teachable skill set comprising clear values alignment, leading with integrity through vulnerability, and identifying and disarming self-protective "armor" when afraid.
- Effective leaders need emotional granularity to understand and navigate complex emotions, distinguishing between cognitive empathy and emotionally draining affective empathy to foster genuine compassion.
Build stronger trust on your teams, with Rachel Botsman
Duration: 00:30:04
September 25, 2025
- Rachel Botsman introduces a new framework for understanding trust in the age of AI, termed "auto-sapien trust," where the distinction between trusting a person and technology blurs, requiring consideration of both capability and character.
- The podcast highlights a concerning trend where younger generations base their opinions and trust on emotional responses rather than factual information or source credibility, making them susceptible to manipulation.
- In the context of hybrid work environments, the discussion emphasizes the need for leaders to intentionally cultivate trust by managing expectations clearly and prioritizing conversation and human connection during in-person interactions to combat the arc of disengagement and build psychological safety.
How to find your next mentor, with Janice Omadeke
Duration: 00:32:50
September 18, 2025
- Mentorship is not exclusively a paid service, as people seeking guidance can find valuable mentors by clearly articulating their ambitions, goals, and areas for development, thus inviting potential mentors to offer support and insight.
- Identifying compatible mentors involves looking beyond titles and evaluating a potential mentor's values, authenticity, and trustworthiness, seeking someone who creates a safe space for vulnerable conversations.
- Successful fundraising can increase chances of success by thoroughly preparing, defining clear asks, practicing responses to common investor questions, and networking broadly, while remaining receptive to unexpected connections and opportunities.
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