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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Twas the Night Before Christmas
Duration: 00:39:40
December 18, 2025
- The poem describes the magical arrival of Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, complete with his sleigh and eight tiny reindeer.
- It details Santa's appearance, emphasizing his jolly demeanor, white beard, and soot-covered suit from coming down the chimney.
- The narrative concludes with Santa filling stockings and departing with a cheerful "Happy Christmas to all, and to all a good night!"
Understanding the Death Penalty: Malcolm Gladwell on The Intercept Briefing
Duration: 00:42:07
December 11, 2025
- The US is experiencing one of the deadliest years for state-sanctioned executions, with 44 people executed as of December 1st.
- Decisions about who receives the death penalty are influenced by factors beyond guilt or innocence, reflecting a current political climate favoring vengeance and brutality.
- Execution protocols, like those inspired by medical settings but with escalated doses, have been developed without adequate testing or review.
How to Experience the Joy of Giving Right Now: A Giving Tuesday Special from The Happiness Lab
Duration: 00:47:42
December 2, 2025
- The podcast highlights the significant psychological benefits of giving, emphasizing that acts of kindness and generosity, even small ones, not only uplift recipients but also profoundly enhance the giver's own happiness.
- The conversation explores how our inherent biases, such as underestimating the kindness of strangers and distrusting people's decision-making, often prevent us from acting on charitable impulses, even when we know the positive outcomes.
- The episode stresses the importance of acting on moments of gratitude and charitable motivation immediately, as these feelings and intentions decay over time, and leveraging social accountability and reminders can help overcome procrastination and ensure follow-through on acts of giving.
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna: Creating Smarter Business with AI and Quantum
Duration: 00:52:03
November 27, 2025
- IBM focuses on helping clients improve their business through a combination of hybrid cloud and AI, aiming to be product agnostic rather than technology agnostic.
- Quantum computing is presented as the "third kind of math," offering revolutionary potential comparable to semiconductors, with significant advancements expected in the next 3-5 years.
- Arvind Krishna highlights the importance of not just inventing technology but also understanding how to market it, create new markets, and develop business acumen alongside technical expertise.
From Medal of Honor: Showing Up On Veterans Day
Duration: 00:26:22
November 11, 2025
- The podcast episode features a special Veterans Day tribute with three Medal of Honor recipients from different eras and conflicts.
- Guests include Master Sergeant Matthew Williams (Afghanistan), Staff Sergeant David Bellavia (Iraq), and Corporal Hershel "Woody" Williams (World War II).
- The show honors the valor and sacrifice of all veterans and their families in attendance.
The Alabama Murders - Part 7: The Second Warrant
Duration: 00:40:06
November 6, 2025
- Alabama attempted to execute Kenny Smith using nitrogen asphyxiation, a novel and untested method that raised significant ethical and legal questions.
- The proposed nitrogen execution method was criticized for its lack of medical consultation and potential for botched execution, including the risk of the inmate vomiting in the mask and suffocating.
- Despite concerns about its cruelty and the scientific evidence suggesting its inhumanity even for lab rats, Alabama proceeded with the nitrogen execution, leading to a prolonged and violent death for Kenny Smith.
The Alabama Murders - Part 6: The Porterfield Sessions
Duration: 00:32:53
October 30, 2025
- Psychologist Kate Porterfield's expertise in trauma, including work at Guantanamo Bay and with torture victims, is brought to bear on the case of Kenny Smith after his botched execution.
- Porterfield has encountered similar psychological damage in patients who survived mock executions, where the terror of impending death leaves deep physiological and memory imprints.
- The profound impact of childhood abuse and neglect is explored, highlighting how early trauma can shape individuals and contribute to later violent behavior, often remaining unaddressed for years.
The Alabama Murders - Part 5: Cruel and Unusual
Duration: 00:34:12
October 23, 2025
- The Alabama attorney general defended the death penalty protocol, reframing objections to lethal injection as complaints about minor discomfort rather than systemic issues.
- The podcast highlights the difficulty and often botched attempts in establishing IV access for lethal injections, detailing invasive procedures described as "sticking" and even a "cut down" method.
- Following a failed execution attempt on Kenny Smith, Alabama temporarily halted executions and reviewed its capital punishment protocol, ultimately lengthening the window for execution procedures.
The Alabama Murders - Part 4: The Protocol
Duration: 00:37:32
October 16, 2025
- The podcast explores the problematic nature of lethal injection as a method of execution, questioning its proclaimed humanity and the evidence behind its effectiveness.
- It highlights the dedication of Tom Perry, who "bothered to care" for inmates on death row, including John Forest Parker, emphasizing the importance of presence over words in ministry.
- The discussion delves into the historical development of lethal injection, revealing that the protocol was created rapidly and its internal workings were not thoroughly understood for decades.
The Alabama Murders - Part 3: A Peculiar Institution
Duration: 00:46:11
October 9, 2025
- The expansion of slavery in the antebellum period was driven by the growth of the cotton economy, fueled by technological advancements like the cotton gin.
- Abolitionist efforts, influenced by the Second Great Awakening, increasingly used media and political activism to fight against slavery.
- The economic and moral divisions surrounding slavery contributed significantly to growing sectionalism, ultimately leading to the Civil War.