Best Andrew Junger Podcasts (2025)

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Ian Buruma On Spinoza And Free Thought 51:05

12h ago51:05

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Ian is a historian, a journalist, and an old friend. He’s currently the Paul Williams Professor of Human Rights and Journalism at Bard College. He served as the editor of The New York Review of Books and as foreign editor of The Spectator, where he still write…

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The Truth about Tariffs: The Ultimate Guide to Busting Inflation Myths 27:14

2d ago27:14

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Notes from James: I’ve been seeing a ton of misinformation lately about tariffs and inflation, so I had to set the record straight. People assume tariffs drive prices up across the board, but that’s just not how economics works. Inflation happens when money is printed, not when certain goods have price adjustments due to trade policies. I explain w…

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Christopher Caldwell On Trump And Europe 56:09

8d ago56:09

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Chris — an old friend and, in my view, one of the sharpest right-of-center writers in journalism — returns to the Dishcast for his third appearance. He’s a senior fellow at the Claremont Institute, a contributing editor to the Claremont Review of Books, a cont…

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How The US can Immediately Eliminate the IRS and get rid of personal income taxes 29:25

12d ago29:25

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Notes from James: What if I told you that we could eliminate the IRS, get rid of personal income taxes completely, and still keep the government funded? Sounds impossible, right? Well, not only is it possible, but historical precedent shows it has been done before. I know what you’re thinking—this sounds insane. But bear with me. The IRS collects $…

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Yoni Appelbaum On Migration Within America 48:56

16d ago48:56

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Yoni is a journalist and academic. He used to be a lecturer on history and literature at Harvard, and also taught at Babson College and Brandeis. He subsequently served in many editorial and writing roles at The Atlantic, where he’s currently a deputy executiv…

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Is Fort Knox Empty!? | News You Might Have Missed 33:28

17d ago33:28

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A note from James: I love digging into topics that make us question everything we thought we knew. Fort Knox is one of those legendary places we just assume is full of gold, but has anyone really checked? The fact that Musk even brought this up made me wonder—why does the U.S. still hold onto all that gold when our money isn’t backed by it anymore?…

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From Dreamer to Doer: Who Better Than You? Movie Producer, Will Packer on How to Build Success and Resilience in life. 55:05

20d ago55:05

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A Note from James: Who's better than you? That's the book written by Will Packer, who has been producing some of my favorite movies since he was practically a teenager. He produced Straight Outta Compton, he produced Girls Trip with former podcast guest Tiffany Haddish starring in it, and he's produced a ton of other movies against impossible odds.…

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Jon Rauch On Evangelical Christianism 48:36

23d ago48:36

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Jon and I go way back to the early days of the marriage movement. He’s currently a senior fellow at Brookings and a contributor editor at The Atlantic. He’s the author of many books, including Kindly Inquisitors, The Happiness Curve, and The Constitution of Kn…

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How Anyone Can Make Their First Million, James Altucher on My First Exit 1:18:17

24d ago1:18:17

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A Note from James: You know what drives me crazy? When people say, "I have to build a personal brand." Usually, when something has a brand, like Coca-Cola, you think of a tasty, satisfying drink on a hot day. But really, a brand is a lie—it's the difference between perception and reality. Coca-Cola is just a sugary brown drink that's unhealthy for …

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Ross Douthat: Why You Should Be Religious 53:07

1M ago53:07

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Ross is a writer and a dear old colleague, back when we were both bloggers at The Atlantic. Since then he’s been a columnist at the New York Times — and, in my mind, he’s the best columnist in the country. The author of many books, including Grand New Party an…

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Peter Diamandis: How to Harness the Power of Mindset in The Longevity Guidebook 1:07:24

1M ago1:07:24

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A Note from James: I've done about a dozen podcasts in the past few years about anti-aging and longevity—how to live to be 10,000 years old or whatever. Some great episodes with Brian Johnson (who spends $2 million a year trying to reverse his aging), David Sinclair (author of Lifespan and one of the top scientists researching aging), and even Tony…

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Sebastian Junger On Near-Death Experiences 42:32

1M ago42:32

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Sebastian is an author, journalist, and war correspondent. He’s been a contributing editor to Vanity Fair and a special correspondent at ABC News, and his debut documentary, Restrepo, was nominated for an Oscar. He’s the author of many bestsellers, including T…

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Quantum Computing 101 with Nicolas Alexandre Roussy Newton & Gavin Brennen 1:10:37

1M ago1:10:37

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A Note from James: "I have been dying to understand quantum computing. And listen, I majored in computer science. I went to graduate school for computer science. I was a computer scientist for many years. I’ve taken apart and put together conventional computers. But for a long time, I kept reading articles about quantum computing, and it’s like mag…

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John Gray On The State Of Liberalism 48:30

1M ago48:30

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com John Gray is a political philosopher. He retired from academia in 2007 as Professor of European Thought at the London School of Economics, and is now a regular contributor and lead reviewer at the New Statesman. He’s the author of two dozen books, and his late…

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Ranking U.S. Presidents: Who Truly Deserves the Top Spot? 1:01:49

2M ago1:01:49

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A Note from James: So we have a brand new president of the United States, and of course, everyone has their opinion about whether President Trump has been good or bad, will be good and bad. Everyone has their opinion about Biden, Obama, and so on. But what makes someone a good president? What makes someone a bad president? Obviously, we want our pr…

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Andrew Neil On Global Politics And The US 58:28

2M ago58:28

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Andrew Neil has long been one of the finest journalists in the UK. He has been chairman of The Spectator, chairman of Sky TV, editor of The Sunday Times, and a BBC anchor, where his grueling interviews of politicians became legendary. He’s currently a columnis…

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Inside the JFK Conspiracy: How Brad Meltzer Unearthed a Forgotten Assassination Plot 46:56

2M ago46:56

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A Note from James: Probably no president has fascinated this country and our history as much as John F. Kennedy, JFK. Everyone who lived through it remembers where they were when JFK was assassinated. He's considered the golden boy of American politics. But I didn't know this amazing conspiracy that was happening right before JFK took office. Best-…

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Adam Kirsch On "Settler Colonialism" 44:38

2M ago44:38

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Adam is a literary critic and poet. He’s been a senior editor at The New Republic and a contributing editor for Tablet and Harvard Magazine, and he’s currently an editor in the Wall Street Journal’s Review section. The author of many books, his latest is On Se…

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Smuggling 101: The Ultimate Guide to Roger Reaves' Journey Through Perilous Adventures 1:36:51

2M ago1:36:51

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A Note from James: So, I’m out rock climbing, but I really wanted to take a moment to introduce today’s guest: Roger Reaves. This guy is unbelievable. He’s arguably the biggest drug smuggler in history, having worked with Pablo Escobar and others through the '70s, '80s, and even into the '90s. Roger’s life is like something out of a movie—he spent …

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Mary Matalin On Living Outside Groupthink 1:02:36

2M ago1:02:36

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Mary is a political consultant and former TV and radio host. She served under Presidents Reagan, HW Bush, and W Bush. She also co-founded Threshold Editions, a conservative publishing imprint at Simon & Schuster. She’s married to Democratic consultant and Dish…

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Trump's Greenland Ambitions: Strategic Necessity or Wild Idea 26:19

2M ago26:19

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A Note from James: "Couldn't believe it was possible. I thought the reality show of Election 2024 could not be beat, but it turns out that was just season one, and season two is incredible. Right now, I don't know whether this is insane or the smartest thing possible. So we're going to figure this out right now. Trump just announced that he wants t…

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Brianna Wu On Trans Life 52:30

2M ago52:30

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com We’ve been trying to cover the trans debate from as many sides as possible. So Brianna Wu was an obvious invite to the Dishcast. She is a video game developer and political activist who has run for Congress twice in Massachusetts. She is also a public speaker …

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How Fiverr Revolutionized the Gig Economy: Insights from CEO Micha Kaufman 52:57

3M ago52:57

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A Note from James: The world's completely changing. Young people, including my five kids, are no longer planning on that one-job, one-career trajectory where you start at General Motors or Procter & Gamble and retire 45 years later with a gold watch. Instead, they’re hustling. They're building side hustles, working from home, and finding ways to ma…

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Aaron Zelin On Making Sense Of Syria 52:00

3M ago52:00

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com What the hell just happened in Syria? We asked one of the sharpest scholars on the subject to give us a primer. Aaron Zelin is a fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, where he also directs the “Islamic State Worldwide Activity Map” project. …

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Scribe Media's Resurrection: How Eric Jorgenson Revived a Publishing Giant 58:58

3M ago58:58

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Episode Description: Eric Jorgenson’s story with Scribe Media is one of the rare second chances in business. In this episode, James sits down with Eric to discuss how he saved Scribe from its dramatic downfall, brought it back to stability, and is leading it into a promising future. Eric shares the inner workings of the acquisition, the lessons lea…

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Christine Rosen On Living IRL 37:42

3M ago37:42

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Christine is a columnist for Commentary and a co-host of The Commentary Magazine Podcast. She’s also a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a fellow at UVA’s Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture. The author of many books, her new one is …

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Jim Rickards: Will AI Destroy the World? 52:19

3M ago52:19

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A Note from James: Money GPT. I mean, we've all heard about the incredible potential of AI, and I’ve shared my optimism about its future in many episodes. But today, we have Jim Rickards back on the show, and he’s here to offer a more skeptical perspective. You might remember our earlier discussion where Jim laid out a masterclass on the economy, i…

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David Greenberg On John Lewis And Civil Rights 45:50

3M ago45:50

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com David is a historian, a journalist, and an old friend. He was managing editor and acting editor of The New Republic, a history columnist in the early days of Slate, and a contributing editor to Politico Magazine. He’s currently a professor of History and of Jo…

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Codie Sanchez on How to Become a Main Street Millionaire: The Secrets to Profiting from 'Boring' Businesses 1:57:26

3M ago1:57:26

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A Note from James: If my kids asked me, "What is the one podcast we should listen to to create financial security, wealth, whatever?"—this is the one I’d recommend. Codie Sanchez is so smart, thoughtful about business, and open about her journey to success, including the failures she's overcome. Her book, Main Street Millionaire, highlights how the…

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Inside the Global Chess Revolution with Peter Doggers 1:13:47

3M ago1:13:47

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A Note from James:"Over a billion people play chess. Even if you're not into it, think about this: two armies on a board, going to war. It's the game of kings, and back in the day, kings played chess to strategize without any bloodshed. Although, if you've ever lost a chess game, you might feel like someone just wiped you off the board. I've been t…

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Reihan Salam On Identity And Individualism 50:10

4M ago50:10

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Reihan is a writer and the president of the Manhattan Institute. Before that he was the executive editor of National Review and worked at publications as varied as the NYT, The Atlantic, National Affairs, Slate, CNN, NBC News, and Vice. He’s the author of Melt…

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Crypto's Next Big Thing: How Bitcoin and Meme Coins Disrupt and Define New Financial Landscapes with Omid Malekan 1:27:34

4M ago1:27:34

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A Note from James:"Oh my gosh, so many things going on with Bitcoin. Let me just summarize it. Obviously, Gary Gensler resigning is huge for Bitcoin. He was the head of the SEC, and this is the end of a regulatory cloud over crypto. Another major development is the proposal for Bitcoin to be included in U.S. strategic reserves. If the U.S. starts b…

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How Iran Shapes Global Politics : Behind the enemy lines with Ken Timmerman 1:06:27

4M ago1:06:27

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A Note from James:This week, there's a lot happening with Iran. Some strategies the U.S. has tried with them are just mind-boggling. My guest, Ken Timmerman, says it best: Iran is the biggest issue we face right now, and the closest we've been to World War III. What went wrong? What could go wrong next?Ken has been covering Iran and terrorism for 4…

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Anderson Cooper And Me On Grief 1:05:32

4M ago1:05:32

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Anderson doesn’t need an introduction, but he’s a broadcast journalist who has anchored Anderson Cooper 360° for more than two decades. He’s also a correspondent for 60 Minutes and the host of a podcast centered on grief, “All There Is.” He invited me on the p…

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Jim Rickards: Will Trump Save the Economy and Drain the Swamp? 1:07:45

4M ago1:07:45

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A Note from James: Oh my gosh. I always feel like my IQ goes up when I talk to Jim Rickards. He has so much knowledge about so many things, but particularly, he's been there, done that when it comes to all things in the economy. Some of his stories about what he's personally seen and done are tied to some of the most famous events in the economy ov…

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Damon Linker On Trump's Historic Win 47:04

4M ago47:04

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Damon is a political writer with a must-read substack, Notes from the Middleground. He’s been the editor of First Things and a senior correspondent at The Week, and he’s the author of The Theocons and The Religious Test. Back when we were both at Newsweek / Da…

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How to legally 'Cheat' in The Presidential Election 41:23

4M ago41:23

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A Note from James:"So in a few hours, as I am saying this. The election of 2024 will begin. I'm doing this podcast on Monday evening, and I wanted to address a couple of important issues that people don't seem to know about in terms of how a presidential election in the United States works. And in particular, there are a couple of loopholes where I…

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Musa al-Gharbi On Elites And Wokeness 44:04

4M ago44:04

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Musa is a sociologist and writer. He’s an assistant professor in the School of Communication and Journalism at Stony Brook University. His first book is We Have Never Been Woke: The Cultural Contradictions of a New Elite. He also has a great substack, Symbolic…

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The CIA's Hidden Hand: Unmasking the Shadow Government & Deep State with Ex-CIA Officer Kevin Shipp 1:07:34

4M ago1:07:34

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A Note from James:"That was insane. Kevin Shipp, 17 years with the CIA, then, he had some wild experiences that led to him leaving the CIA. He wrote, just published a book that he published without the CIA's permission. It's called Twilight of the Shadow Government. And I got almost scared during this interview that maybe I shouldn't even release t…

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Sam Harris On The Trump Threat, Harris, Wokeness 53:28

5M ago53:28

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Sam is a neuroscientist, philosopher, bestselling author, host of the Making Sense podcast, and creator of the Waking Up App. He’s also an old friend, jousting partner, meditation role model, and all round wonderful man. His recent work helped me reassess my v…

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How to Take Control of Your Health Beyond DNA Destinies with Naveen Jain 1:04:02

5M ago1:04:02

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A Note from James:"Oh my gosh. What a podcast with Naveen Jain. I first had Naveen on in 2014 or 2015, and he remembered it perfectly. That conversation was so fun, I still remember it like it was yesterday. It's crazy because I've done over 1,500 episodes, but that one stuck with me.Back then, we talked about Moon Express and his journey building …

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Tina Brown On Trump Panic, Media, Autism 34:19

5M ago34:19

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com The inimitable Tina Brown revived Tatler, Vanity Fair and The New Yorker, before turning to the web and The Daily Beast (where I worked for her). She’s written three books, the latest of which we covered on the Dishcast a few years ago, The Palace Papers. This…

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Unlocking the Power of AI in Healthcare | Hamed Shahbazi (Part 2) 1:05:09

5M ago1:05:09

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A Note from James:"I do think that the most important use case for AI is in extending our lifespans. And I think if this isn't five or ten years in the future-this is right now. Things are happening in AI that are going to change healthcare overnight. Today, I'm continuing my discussion with Hamed Shahbazi, founder of Well Health. This is a publicl…

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Walter Kirn On The Midwest, Walz, Trump 42:38

5M ago42:38

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Walter is a novelist, literary critic, and journalist. He’s written eight books, most famously Up in the Air, which became a film starring George Clooney. He’s now the editor-at-large for County Highway and co-hosts a weekly podcast with Matt Taibbi, “America …

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The Ultimate Guide to Risky Decisions: Risky Business with Maria Konnikova and Nate Silver: Maria Konnikova and Nate Silver 1:13:36

5M ago1:13:36

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A Note from James:"Are you a member of the river or the village? That's the question we're diving into today. Nate Silver-yes, the Nate Silver from 538-joins us with Maria Konnikova, a master of poker and decision-making. Members of the 'river,' as Nate describes, are rational thinkers. They make decisions based on probabilities and data, not emoti…

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Are we really at risk of entering a World War 3!? | Brandon Webb 33:02

5M ago33:02

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In this episode, I engage in a detailed discussion on various geopolitical issues, reflecting my optimism even in challenging times. We revisit historical events such as the Great Recession and 9/11 and discuss the current global situation involving tensions between nations, particularly the roles of the U.S., Israel, Iran, Russia, and China in the…

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In Memory Of Dr. Gladys McGarey: Discovering Love, Life, and Laughter at 103 and Guide to Thriving Through Adventure and Compassion Across a Century 1:08:00

5M ago1:08:00

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A Note from James:Oh my gosh, every time, this is the second time I've talked to Gladys McGarey. Last year she was 102 years old, this year she's 103 years old. She wrote a book, The Well Lived Life: A 102-Year-Old Doctor's Six Secrets to Health and Happiness at Every Age, and it's coming out in paperback. And every time I read this book, I've read…

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Wasik & Murphy On Animal Welfare 51:50

5M ago51:50

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com Bill Wasik is the editorial director of The New York Times Magazine. Monica Murphy is a veterinarian and a writer. Their first book, Rabid: A Cultural History of the World’s Most Diabolical Virus, was a bestseller, and they’re back with a new one: Our Kindred …

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Chris Voss | The How-To of High-Stakes Negotiations: The Secrets of Tactical Empathy 1:22:31

5M ago1:22:31

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A Note from James:You know, I first had Chris Voss on in 2016. Out of the 1500+ podcasts I've done, his is one of the few where I've really followed all the advice. His book Never Split the Difference wasn't just any negotiating book-it's a survival guide for life, built from his time as the FBI's lead hostage negotiator. And trust me, if you're go…

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David Frum On History And This Election 45:42

5M ago45:42

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit andrewsullivan.substack.com David is an old friend, a long-time writer at The Atlantic, and a contributor to MSNBC. He’s the author of 10 books, including Trumpocalypse and Trumpocracy. For two clips of our convo — on the way Biden has empowered Trump, and the outlook that won the Cold W…

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