Best Steve Kwan Podcasts (2025)

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Jiu-Jitsu, Negotiation & Resilience: Lessons from BJJ Mental Models Host & Black Belt Steve Kwan 1:18:35

19d ago1:18:35

1:18:35

Send in a question or comment via text. 🥋 What does it really mean to be like water in business, on the mats, and in life? This week on Rolling Through Negotiations, we welcome Steve Kwan, host of the world’s most popular Jiu-Jitsu concepts podcast, BJJ Mental Models, a show that’s reshaped how thousands think about training, strategy, and growth i…

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After massive destruction by Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock is being rebuilt 5:22

17m ago5:22

5:22

Chimney Rock was emblematic of the destruction wrought by Hurricane Helene. Thanks to an army of volunteers, it's on the way back.By WBUR & NPR

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How Trump's focus on worksite enforcement could impact horse racing 3:44

17m ago3:44

3:44

The Triple Crown races are known for big hats and powerful horses. They’re also heavily dependent on immigrant labor. And some of these workers lack legal status.By WBUR & NPR

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'Baking in the American South' brings the unique flavors of the region to life 9:27

17m ago9:27

9:27

What elevates the book to the next level are the backstories that accompany the food, like a history of the ingredients or the recipe’s connection to the Civil Rights.By WBUR & NPR

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House passes Trump tax bill 6:17

34m ago6:17

6:17

Passing the bill took a marathon of committee hearings this week and hours-long debate overnightBy WBUR & NPR

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Meet Niall Harbison, the author determined to save street dogs 10:50

35m ago10:50

10:50

Niall Harbison travelled to Thailand for his mental health. While there, he started helping stray dogs he saw on the streets.By WBUR & NPR

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American Jewish Committee CEO says ‘unchecked antisemitism’ led to D.C. killings 5:17

1h ago5:17

5:17

On Wednesday, two Israeli Embassy aides were shot and killed following an event at a Jewish Museum in Washington, D.C.By WBUR & NPR

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The risks of consuming energy drinks 5:44

5m ago5:44

5:44

The market for energy drinks is rapidly expanding with an emphasis on health and wellness. But that marketing may be misleading consumers about the health risks of energy drinks.By WBUR & NPR

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Plastics are 'ubiquitous' in the Great Lakes. A robot is trying to change that 6:15

39m ago6:15

6:15

Plastic pollution is a growing problem on our beaches, including the Great Lakes.By WBUR & NPR

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Is the dollar's reign ending? 3:10

9m ago3:10

3:10

For decades, dollars have been the world's common financial language, the world's "reserve currency." But recently it’s looked like that might be changing.By WBUR & NPR

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Where does your weather forecast come from? 3:29

15m ago3:29

3:29

Whether you get your weather from an app on your phone or a meteorologist on TV, most of the information for your local weather forecast comes from the federal government.By WBUR & NPR

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Supreme Court stops creation of country's first religious charter school 5:03

16m ago5:03

5:03

The Supreme Court today blocked the creation of the country's first religious charter school because Justices were deadlocked on the case after Justice Amy Coney Barrett recused herself.By WBUR & NPR

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Why didn't Biden aides sound alarms over his cognitive decline? The social cost of speaking out 5:42

15m ago5:42

5:42

While congressional Republicans are hammering out a spending bill, Democrats are warring over a bombshell book that alleges aides around President Biden covered up his cognitive decline.By WBUR & NPR

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Air traffic control problems at Newark Airport 5:50

2h ago5:50

5:50

The Federal Aviation Administration has limited the number of flights in and out of Newark Liberty International Airport for the rest of the year so officials can hire more air traffic controllers and make equipment repairs and updates.By WBUR & NPR

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What’s next for Louisville Police reform as federal oversight ends? 5:52

17m ago5:52

5:52

The Department of Justice is now moving to back off plans to oversee policy change at police departments in Minneapolis and Louisville.By WBUR & NPR

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Mini Ep. 55: Staying Loose 5:22

2h ago5:22

5:22

In this week's mini-episode we discuss the importance of staying loose when sparring. Being relaxed makes it easier to conserve energy, avoid being controlled, and conceal your intentions. There are times to be tense, such as when completing a throw or finishing a submission, but your "default mode" should be staying loose. Get our Intro to Mechani…

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Tina McGhie, Co-CEO of Curijo: Walking in Two Worlds with Culture, Courage & Connection 30:00

18h ago30:00

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Send in a question or comment via text. 🥋 What does it really mean to walk in two worlds and how can culture, community, and country shape the way we negotiate? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Tina McGhie, a Wiradjuri-Ngunnawal woman and Co-CEO of Carugio. Drawing from her own lived experience, Tina shares what it takes to navigate compl…

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A tick-borne illness with malaria-like symptoms is on the rise in the mid-Atlantic U.S. 5:40

23h ago5:40

5:40

Researchers say that severe cases of babesiosis should be preventable with increased testing and awareness.By WBUR & NPR

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Exploring the 'liking gap' and what it means socially 9:31

8m ago9:31

9:31

The "liking gap" is the idea that we don't think people like us as much as they do.By WBUR & NPR

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What would a bipartisan bill to exempt tips from taxes mean for workers and the wider economy? 3:46

12m ago3:46

3:46

The Senate unexpectedly passed a bill that creates a tax deduction of up to $25,000 per year for some cash tips.By WBUR & NPR

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1963 set the stage for civil rights progress in America. Is 2025 rolling it back? 7:45

8m ago7:45

7:45

Currently, the U.S. is experiencing rollbacks of civil rights and racial justice ideals that the turmoil and violence of 1963 ushered in.By WBUR & NPR

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Why one family that relies on Medicaid has faith in President Trump 11:06

14m ago11:06

11:06

Families of infants and toddlers from around the country are in Washington, D.C. this week to tell lawmakers to protect Medicaid.By WBUR & NPR

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Why do flamingos look so strange when they eat? 3:01

16m ago3:01

3:01

New research shows that the way flamingos eat is actually smart.By WBUR & NPR

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NBA Conference Finals tip off 3:48

17m ago3:48

3:48

On Tuesday night, the top seeded Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Minnesota Timberwolves.By WBUR & NPR

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How deportations are impacting India's relationship with the U.S. 4:56

17m ago4:56

4:56

The public humiliation of shackled and chained Indians deported from the U.S. is a political headache for India's prime minister.By WBUR & NPR

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Trump administration considers suspending habeas corpus 6:29

17m ago6:29

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Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem bungled a response this week about an important Constitutional principle called habeas corpus, which gives people the right to challenge a detention.By WBUR & NPR

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Steve Kwan Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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BJJ Mental Models

Steve Kwan

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Asians Represent!

Daniel Kwan, Agatha Cheng, Jeremy Blum, Drew Quon, Steve Huynh, Liana Mackenzie, & Emma Yasui

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BJJ Meditations

Joe Hannan

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Rolling Through Negotiations: First Nations Leadership, BJJ & Business Strategy

Matthew Karakoulakis

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Here & Now

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Jiu-Jitsu, Negotiation & Resilience: Lessons from BJJ Mental Models Host & Black Belt Steve Kwan 1:18:35

1
After massive destruction by Hurricane Helene, Chimney Rock is being rebuilt 5:22

1
How Trump's focus on worksite enforcement could impact horse racing 3:44

1
'Baking in the American South' brings the unique flavors of the region to life 9:27

1
House passes Trump tax bill 6:17

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Meet Niall Harbison, the author determined to save street dogs 10:50

51
American Jewish Committee CEO says ‘unchecked antisemitism’ led to D.C. killings 5:17

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The risks of consuming energy drinks 5:44

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Plastics are 'ubiquitous' in the Great Lakes. A robot is trying to change that 6:15

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Is the dollar's reign ending? 3:10

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Where does your weather forecast come from? 3:29

1
Supreme Court stops creation of country's first religious charter school 5:03

1
Why didn't Biden aides sound alarms over his cognitive decline? The social cost of speaking out 5:42

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Air traffic control problems at Newark Airport 5:50

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What’s next for Louisville Police reform as federal oversight ends? 5:52

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Mini Ep. 55: Staying Loose 5:22

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Tina McGhie, Co-CEO of Curijo: Walking in Two Worlds with Culture, Courage & Connection 30:00

1
A tick-borne illness with malaria-like symptoms is on the rise in the mid-Atlantic U.S. 5:40

1
Exploring the 'liking gap' and what it means socially 9:31

1
What would a bipartisan bill to exempt tips from taxes mean for workers and the wider economy? 3:46

1
1963 set the stage for civil rights progress in America. Is 2025 rolling it back? 7:45

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Why one family that relies on Medicaid has faith in President Trump 11:06

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Why do flamingos look so strange when they eat? 3:01

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NBA Conference Finals tip off 3:48

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How deportations are impacting India's relationship with the U.S. 4:56

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Trump administration considers suspending habeas corpus 6:29