Episodes

  • Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt on AI: Shaping the Next Era of Humanity (#225)
    Nov 23 2024

    Eric Schmidt is astonishing. Here, the former CEO of Google and one of the world’s most brilliant technologists talks with visionary wisdom about Artificial Intelligence and its impact on business, healthcare, warfare, climate change, human survival and more. Don’t miss this chance to learn how AI powers we have not yet imagined will affect our daily lives.

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    38 mins
  • 200 Billion Animals Are Killed for Food Each Year (#224)
    Nov 19 2024

    Chew on this: Approximately 200 billion animals are raised for food each year, often in horrific conditions. The contribution of these animals to climate change is greater than the emissions of all the cars being driven around the world. There is a solution. Listen, as Princeton bioethicist Peter Singer explains both the problem and a simple answer.

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    20 mins
  • I’m a Doctor. ChatGPT’s Bedside Manner Is Better Than Mine. (#223)
    Nov 12 2024

    For better and for worse, artificially intelligent communication is inexorably making its way into medical care. How will this affect the doctor-patient relationship? Can AI convey human empathy and emotion? What will the impact be on your health? According to Dr. Jon Reisman, there’s no turning back. Listen, and learn what the future will hold.

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    20 mins
  • Loonshots: How Lunatic, Moonshot Ideas Become Real and Change the World (#222)
    Nov 5 2024

    It’s not easy for huge, breakthrough ideas — the kind that truly change the world — to see the light of day. Here, physicist, entrepreneur and author Safi Bahcall talks in detail about the creativity and determination required, plus the obstacles to overcome, and cites fascinating examples including James Bond, Lipitor, Apple, Airbnb and others.

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    26 mins
  • Blunt Wisdom From the World’s Top Executive Coach (#221)
    Oct 29 2024

    If there’s such a thing as a secret to success, Marshall Goldsmith knows it. Known as the world’s top executive leadership coach, he’s worked with many CEOs, founders and billionaires and has a deep understanding of how to change behaviors, how to lead, and ultimately, how to succeed in both your career and life. Listen and benefit from what he knows.

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    23 mins
  • Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer Speaks His Piece (#220)
    Oct 22 2024

    Rarely does a former Supreme Court justice reveal what’s on their mind like Stephen Breyer. Listen to what this wise man says about the tug of war between constitutional originalism and contextualism, political partisanship on the court, structural reforms such as term limits, the invaluable lesson he learned from Senator Ted Kennedy, and more.

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    26 mins
  • Secrets of Legendary Investor Howard Marks (#219)
    Oct 15 2024

    Warren Buffett doesn’t need investment advice. But he does listen to fellow billionaire and co-founder of Oaktree Capital Howard Marks. Here, the legendary investor shares his insights on the market, the psychology of investing, why low interest rates can lead to unwise behavior, and why “always good, sometimes great, never terrible” describes his remarkable career.

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    21 mins
  • What’s Ailing Capitalism, and How to Heal It (#218)
    Oct 8 2024

    Serious doubts about capitalism are being raised these days, and for good reason. Too many people are being left behind. But is capitalism really failing? Is socialism the answer? Ruchir Sharma, Chairman of Rockefeller International, says capitalism is being ruined by the expanding role of government. Is he correct? Listen and decide for yourself.

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    19 mins