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Medical research journalist Tony Edwards joins us to discuss the research behind his books The Good News About Booze and The Very Good News About Wine. He challenges common myths about alcohol and health, based on deep dives into medical literature.
Topics covered:
Health Benefits of alcohol Wine’s effects on heart disease, diabetes, and dementiaWhy alcohol doesn’t necessarily lead to weight gainHow public health messaging gets it wrongBest kinds of wine AND MOREWatch the full episode on YouTube➡️https://youtu.be/Q0AYwStXsHw
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🎙️ In this episode, economist and futurist Robin Hanson (George Mason University) explores the global fertility decline and what it means for innovation, culture, and civilization’s future.
Why fertility is falling even in times of plentyHow cultural drift is driving demographic collapseWhy population decline may slow innovation and collapse economiesWhat happens when civilizations are replaced by high-fertility subculturesWhether AI can save us — or if lifeboats like the Amish already have
We discuss:A fascinating, wide-ranging look at what happens after the peak.
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In this episode, Jesse talks with Dr. Donald Asher, renowned career strategist and author of Who Gets Promoted, Who Doesn’t, and Why. They dive into how to survive toxic workplaces, master office politics, manage your boss (without brown-nosing), and build a reputation that gets you promoted — even in remote and AI-disrupted workplaces.
Topics Discussed:
Why almost every workplace is toxic — and how to survive itThe 80/20 rule for career successWhy you must manage your boss to get promotedWhen to go to HR — and when it can ruin your careerHow AI and remote work are changing office politicsWhy staying late can hurt you more than help youStrategic job-hopping and the power of moving citiesHow to become irreplaceable — without getting stuckMentioned Books:
📘 Who Gets Promoted, Who Doesn’t, and Why
📘 How to Get Any Job
📘 Cracking the Hidden Job Market📺Watch the full episode on YouTube➡️https://youtu.be/sJakStmNYqY
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Sociologist Timothy Gill joins us to explore the roots of Venezuela’s crisis, the role of U.S. foreign policy, and how race, oil, and ideology shape the country's fate. We dig into the real impact of sanctions, the legacy of Hugo Chávez, the rise of Nicolás Maduro, and the tangled web of neocolonialism, corruption, and mass migration.
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U.S. democracy promotion via USAID & NEDChávez-era social policy vs. economic mismanagementThe politics of oil, sanctions, and sovereign wealthFirsthand accounts of class and race divides in VenezuelaWhy millions have fled—and what happens next🎧 Tune in for a wide-ranging, on-the-ground perspective on one of the most polarizing stories in global politics.
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Is cholesterol really the villain? Or have we been misled by decades of flawed research?
In this explosive interview, Dr. Malcolm Kendrick—author of The Great Cholesterol Con—challenges the mainstream narrative around heart disease, cholesterol, and statins. He unpacks the real root causes of cardiovascular disease, including blood clotting, stress, and the overlooked role of chronic inflammation.
We discuss:
Why statins may not be the miracle drugs you thinkHow the diet-heart hypothesis went mainstream (despite weak evidence)The role of gum disease, cortisol, and even loneliness in heart attacksWhat the data actually says about LDL cholesterol and mortalityWhat you should really be doing to protect your heart📺Watch the full episode on YouTube📺https://youtu.be/MWRyf99yXiQ
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In this episode, Jesse speaks with Professor Richard Faragher, one of the UK’s leading researchers on the biology of aging. They dive deep into why only 18% of people age well, what it means to age badly, and how emerging science is changing our understanding of aging itself.
Topics include:
The biological and economic toll of agingEvidence that aging is “druggable”Promising research on rapamycin, metformin, and senolyticsWhy repurposed drugs could extend healthy lifespan todayChallenges with clinical trials and drug development costsSocial and economic divides in access to anti-aging therapiesThe role of loneliness, purpose, and lifestyle in agingHow aging compares to other diseases in public perception and fundingThe potential for aging interventions to delay multiple diseases at onceWhat individuals can do now to age betterFaragher also reflects on the political and commercial future of anti-aging medicine—and the race to control its patents.Guest Bio: Dr. Richard Faragher is a professor of biogerontology at the University of Brighton. His research focuses on cellular senescence and the mechanisms of aging, and he’s a leading advocate for translating aging science into real-world interventions.
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Philosophy professor and Hi-Phi Nation host Barry Lam joins Jesse to discuss his new book Fewer Rules, Better People. They dive into the rise of bureaucracy in American life, from healthcare to housing, and examine how complex rules and compliance culture are quietly reshaping society. Topics include:
Legalism, both ancient and modernThe spread of bureaucratic thinking into universities, medicine, and techThe hidden power of prosecutors in the justice systemWhether AI will make bureaucracy better—or worseWhy Americans trust machines more than humans (and when they shouldn't)How to push back by restoring discretion and judgmentA provocative conversation about rules, responsibility, and what it means to be human in an increasingly automated world.
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Economist Bryan Caplan joins the show to discuss his new graphic novel Build Baby Build: The Science and Ethics of Housing Regulation. We unpack how housing prices have skyrocketed due to artificial scarcity created by zoning laws, minimum lot sizes, height restrictions, parking mandates, and outdated local codes.
Caplan argues that cutting these burdensome rules could massively increase supply, slash housing costs, reduce inequality, and improve economic mobility—all without sacrificing safety or quality of life. Along the way, we discuss the Empire State Building, million-dollar trailer parks, licensing bottlenecks in the trades, and why even small towns have become "Ponzi schemes of sprawl."
Topics Covered:
Why housing is so expensive—and who’s to blameThe 1926 Village of Euclid case and the birth of zoningHow regulation strangles supply and drives up pricesYIMBYism vs. NIMBYismTexas vs. California housing policyInfrastructure and the cost of sprawlLicensing and labor bottlenecks in constructionHow deregulation could boost GDP, mobility, and fertilityThe politics of fear and the myth of “smart growth”📺Watch full episode on YouTube➡️https://youtu.be/M-97wVYKFXo
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In this episode, sociologist and Venezuela expert Dr. Timothy Gill joins us to unpack the controversy surrounding USAID, the National Endowment for Democracy, and America’s post–World War II global influence strategy. We explore the historical origins of U.S. foreign aid programs, their Cold War intentions, and how they've evolved into tools of soft power, cultural diplomacy—and sometimes, regime destabilization.
Topics covered include:
The rise of USAID and its Cold War rootsHow aid programs can foster dependence, goodwill, or instabilityUSAID's cultural influence via DEI and LGBT programs abroadThe role of NED and comparisons to CIA Cold War activitiesEconomic hitman theories, IMF loan politics, and infrastructure debt trapsVenezuela as a case study in foreign aid and backlashThe blurred line between humanitarian aid and political interventionPublic distrust, foreign policy hypocrisy, and who really benefitsGill shares insights from his fieldwork in Venezuela, including attending a Chávez rally, and reflects on the deeper implications of U.S. foreign influence today.
📚 Encountering U.S. Empire and Socialist Venezuela by Timothy M. Gill
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AEI’s Rick Hess joins Jesse for a wide-ranging conversation on the collapse of academic performance in American schools. They unpack why test scores haven’t recovered since the pandemic, the long-term impact of smartphones, and why nearly 1 in 4 students are now chronically absent. Hess also explains how schools are often structured more for the convenience of adults than the learning needs of children, and why $190 billion in federal aid has done little to reverse the decline.
Topics include:
The shocking truth behind the Nation’s Report CardCellphones, social media, and the student attention crisisWhy school starts at 7 a.m. (hint: it’s not for kids)How remote learning exposed classroom prioritiesThe rise of activism over academics in K–12Higher ed dysfunction: grade inflation, adjunct labor, and disappearing rigorWhat America can learn from Mississippi, Utah, and South KoreaBold reforms to redesign teaching, mentoring, and student achievement📺Watch full episode➡️https://youtu.be/efWNwt1J6Sw
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In this episode, Jesse is joined by Dr. Dirk Mateer, award-winning educator and professor of economics at the University of Texas at Austin. Together, they dive deep into the growing U.S. national debt, the rise of the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), and whether Elon Musk can really trim $2 trillion from the federal budget.
Topics covered include:
The real scale of government waste, fraud, and inefficiencyCreative destruction and whether government can be “run like a business”What students today think about the $36 trillion national debtWhy Social Security is a demographic time bombLessons from Japan’s debt and what a U.S. default could look likeModern Monetary Theory and why Dirk doesn’t buy itThe risk of de-dollarization and losing global reserve currency statusWhether AI could shrink the size of governmentWhy U.S. education needs to be reimagined for a post-industrial worldMateer also shares his favorite films for learning economics and gives a final message on how individuals can prepare for fiscal turbulence ahead.
📚 Books: Principles of Economics by Dirk Mateer (Norton)
📬 Contact: [email protected] | @dirkmateer on X📺Watch the full episode on YouTube➡️https://youtu.be/OoKzo2N2pPo
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Policy analyst Tad DeHaven (Cato Institute, former deputy budget director of Indiana) joins Jesse to break down why America’s spending problem runs much deeper than "waste, fraud, and abuse." They dig into the explosion of federal spending since 2015, why Social Security and Medicare are untouchable political landmines, and how the federal government undermines state-level accountability through backdoor funding and strings-attached grants.
Topics covered:
– Why Doge’s trillion-dollar fraud claims don’t hold up
– The myth of fixing the deficit by cutting "waste"
– Social Security’s looming insolvency
– Federalism vs. centralized spending
– The danger of a U.S. sovereign wealth fund
– How executive overreach threatens the Constitution
– What Saudi Arabia, Angola, and Malaysia teach us about corruption risk
– Why inflation—not politicians—may be the only real check on debt📺Watch the full episode on YouTube➡️https://youtu.be/ZfhPrVt9BQw
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Why do Americans ask “What do you do?” before “Who are you?” In this episode, journalist and author Adam Chandler joins Jesse to explore America’s deep-rooted obsession with work — and how it compares to the rest of the world.
They discuss:
Why work is so central to American identityDifferences between U.S. work culture and places like France, Korea, Costa Rica, and AustraliaThe impact of social mobility, burnout, and declining job satisfactionThe legacy of 1950s prosperity and how it distorts modern expectationsHow tech perks mask deeper issues with overworkThe gig economy, AI disruption, and the myth of “following your passion”Policy solutions: four-day work weeks, right-to-disconnect laws, and rethinking successBased on Chandler’s new book 99% Perspiration: A New Working History of the American Way of Life, this conversation blends sharp cultural insight with personal stories from around the world.
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From prestige TV to background noise—what happened? In this episode, tech journalist Emily Forlini joins Jesse to break down her viral article on how Netflix is quietly telling writers to simplify scripts so distracted viewers can keep up—especially when watching on their phones. They discuss the rise of “casual viewing,” the economics behind streaming, the collapse of the Hollywood middle class, and how platforms are chasing ad dollars over artistry.
Topics include:
The decline of communal viewing and the rise of mobile-first contentHow DeepSeek's AI breakthrough could reshape the global tech raceApple’s stumble in innovation and the myth of “founder stories”Airbnb and Uber as case studies in failed disruptionEV range anxiety, charging infrastructure, and the next phase of innovationEmily’s new podcast Unicorn Roast, skewering tech’s biggest flopsGuest: Emily Forlini, Senior Tech Reporter at PCMag
Smart, funny, and provocative—this episode is a must-listen for anyone wondering why everything in tech (and TV) feels just a little bit worse.
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In this wide-ranging conversation, Jesse speaks with Dr. Kevin LaGrandeur, AI ethicist and former professor at NYIT, about the dangers of AI hype and the ethical dilemmas emerging from rapid technological development.
They cover:
The real risks of AI overreliance by consumers and businessesDeepSeek and the illusion of American AI dominanceWhy Elon Musk’s Neuralink may be more dangerous than helpfulAI in warfare, surveillance, and predictive policingHow universities stifle dissent around tech criticismThe myth of digital natives and what students don’t knowBrain-computer interfaces, data privacy, and the future of workSci-fi that best predicts our present and future (Blade Runner, Severance, Altered Carbon)Dr. LaGrandeur argues that AI holds promise—but without thoughtful regulation and ethical constraints, we risk losing control over what it means to be human.
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Computer Scientist, Erik J. Larson returns to discuss the global shakeup in AI sparked by DeepSeek and Alibaba’s Qwen 2.5 Max. We unpack how these models challenge Silicon Valley’s dominance, what makes them technically significant, and the broader implications for geopolitics, open-source innovation, and the future of AGI. Also discussed: NVIDIA’s record valuation drop, open-source trends, and whether the U.S. is losing its lead in artificial intelligence.
Topics Covered:
DeepSeek’s emergence and performance edgeQwen 2.5 Max vs. ChatGPT📺Why Silicon Valley may be falling behindGeopolitical stakes in the AI raceOpen-source vs. proprietary modelsDeep learning limits and the hype cycleWatch full episode on YouTube➡️https://youtu.be/xiLZhUiEsyc
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Dr. Jon Keeley, senior scientist at the U.S. Geological Survey and professor at UCLA, joins us to break down the record-breaking 2025 California wildfires. He explains how drought, wind, power lines, and population growth created a perfect storm—and why prevention, not firefighting, may be our best defense.
Topics Covered:
Why the 2025 wildfires were so destructiveSanta Ana winds and drought patternsHuman ignition sources: power lines & arsonHow home design and zoning can reduce riskMyths about fire ecology in Southern CaliforniaLessons for the future: prevention over blameGuest Info: Dr. Jon Keeley is one of the world’s leading fire ecologists, with over 40 years of research on wildfires, climate, and land use in the American West.
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In this episode, environmental scientist Dr. Mark Schwartz joins us to unpack the devastating California wildfires, which have already destroyed over 12,000 structures and displaced more than 100,000 residents. Schwartz explains why these fires were predictable, how the state’s geography and housing patterns fuel the crisis, and why most proposed solutions—from controlled burns to home hardening—face major political and regulatory obstacles.
-Guest Info: Dr. Mark Schwartz, Professor Emeritus, UC Davis
We discuss:
The difference between Northern and Southern California fire riskWhy LA’s chaparral makes fires fast and unmanageableThe real economics behind fire suppression vs. preventionHow outdated zoning and insurance rules keep people in harm’s wayWhy individual and community action may be more effective than top-down policyDr. Schwartz also offers hopeful insights into grassroots strategies that could finally shift the paradigm—and why now is the narrow window to act.
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Pedro Uria-Recio joins us to explore the transformative power of AI—its impact on jobs, education, geopolitics, and society at large. From job automation and universal basic income to AI’s role in medicine, war, religion, and entrepreneurship, this wide-ranging conversation tackles the hopes, fears, and opportunities of our AI-driven future.
We also dive into quantum computing, the US-China AI rivalry, and the critical need for smart regulation. Don’t miss Pedro’s practical insights and his new book on staying ahead in the age of intelligent machines.
🔗 Book: How AI Will Shape Our Future → Amazon
Chapters:
00:00 AI's Impact on Society
05:27 AI’s Dual Impact on Employment
12:24 Skills for the Future Workforce
16:51 UBI & Education’s Role
33:13 US vs China: The AI Cold War
42:21 AI in Medicine & Industry
46:12 AI & Religion
49:35 Bitcoin & Quantum Computing
54:15 AI and UBI Impacts
59:59 Entrepreneurial Opportunities
01:04:10 Final Thoughts & Book Info👉 Like and subscribe to El Podcast!
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🎙️ Episode Summary: Demographic Deception with Dustin Whitney
Dustin Whitney joins us to explore the economic, social, and policy implications of population decline. We discuss aging societies, the myth of overpopulation, and what a shrinking GDP means for business, government, and everyday life.
Guest Info: Dustin Whitney – Business executive, entrepreneur, and author of Demographic Deception: Exposing the Overpopulation Myth and Building a Resilient Future
Topics Covered:
Why GDP models break down in a low-population futureThe labor force crisis: fewer workers, more retireesDependency ratios, social security, and government spendingThe illusion of AI as a silver bulletHousing market shifts due to boomer wealth transferThe myth of endless immigration as a solutionBusiness opportunities in a declining demographic environmentTrade skills, automation, and adapting educationPrivate equity, planned obsolescence, and regulatory barriersCultural narratives about family and fertilityGlobal outlook: Africa, Eastern Europe, and shifting borders📺Watch the full video on YouTube➡️https://youtu.be/Q0jGlHKQvRo
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