Best AI Rev Nation Podcasts (2025)

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A concrete plan for sustainable cement | Ryan Gilliam 10:43

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Cement is one of the most-consumed materials on Earth — second only to water — and it accounts for a whopping eight percent of the world's carbon pollution. What if we could turn this climate villain into a hero? Clean tech innovator and serial entrepreneur Ryan Gilliam reveals his company's surprisingly simple process for transforming waste from t…

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Book Marketing Mistakes Most Authors Make—And How to Avoid Them - BM489 27:13

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Think your book is ready for the world? Not so fast. Before you publish, you need a plan. And this week's guest, Naren Aryal, CEO, Amplify Publishing Group helps you build one that actually works. You’ll get the inside track on today’s publishing options: traditional, self, and hybrid. More important, you’ll learn how to pick the path that fits you…

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Breht Joins the Trades, Supports the Bolivarian Revolution, and Pops the AI Bubble... 1:59:20

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Breht updates listeners on the fundraiser for the family we are supporting in Gaza, updates listeners on his new job and talks about the challenges and rewards of joining a trade union, explores the economic developments in and around AI (the hype, the bubble, and the infrastructure build-out), and then discusses the US sending troops to Venezuela …

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A survival guide for musicians in the age of AI | Harvey Mason jr. 15:36

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Artificial intelligence can write a song in seconds, but does that mean human songwriters will become obsolete? Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. doesn’t think so. A songwriter himself, he offers a four-step “survival guide” for human creators to endure the age of AI, urging musicians to embrace technology while preserving the emotional essenc…

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AI Leverage: How to Repurpose Your Book into Strategic Marketing Assets - BM488 32:24

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Think AI can’t sound like you? Think again. Author and email strategist Kathy Farah is back with fresh, real-world tactics for using AI to market your book without losing your voice. She breaks down how to save time, repurpose your writing, and stay human in every post, email, and promo. Whether you're tech-curious or already dabbling, this episode…

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Why your phone battery gets worse over time | George Zaidan 9:47

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Almost all batteries, even single-use batteries, are theoretically rechargeable. That's because the metals and other chemicals are still there in the battery. So chemically speaking, a dead battery is actually not that different from a fresh one. Then why do batteries die in the first place? And what should you do with them once they're spent? Geor…

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How to Legally Protect Your Book, Brand, and Author Business - BM487 25:55

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What if the title you love, the story you’ve lived, or the brand you’re building could land you in legal trouble? This week, attorney and author Cheri Andrews reveals what most writers miss about protecting their books and businesses. From book titles to memoir minefields, she breaks down the must-know legal moves every author should make before pu…

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Red Star Ministry: Marxism, Theology, & The Human Condition 1:58:31

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Alyson and Breht are guests on the Red Star Ministry Podcast, a Christian Communist outlet. Together with the host Christian, they discuss Alyson and Breht's evolving personal relationship with religion and atheism, the Dialectics of Nature and Human Consciousness, Spinozist Philosophy, Marxist Philosophy, Post-Atheism and much more.…

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Philosophy Series: Hegel, Marx, & Modern Life (Part 2) 1:05:16

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Part Two: Breht listens to, comments on, and expounds upon a public lecture by the late professor of philosophy Rick Roderick from 1989 on Hegel, Marx, and modern American capitalism. Along the way he discusses the central role of reproductive labor, the dialectic of feminism in the US across the last century, identifying with your job under capita…

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Philosophy Series: Hegel, Marx, & Modern Life (Part 1) 1:15:51

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Breht listens to, comments on, and expounds upon a public lecture by the late professor of philosophy Rick Roderick from 1989 on Hegel, Marx, and modern American capitalism. Along the way he explicates the Hegelian notion of Freedom, Right and Left Hegelianism, the End of History, Communism as the Dawn of History, Cognitive Dissonance among the Ame…

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Will AI make humans extinct? | Yoshua Bengio 15:42

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Yoshua Bengio — the world's most-cited computer scientist and a "godfather" of artificial intelligence — is deadly concerned about the current trajectory of the technology. As AI models race toward full-blown agency, Bengio warns that they've already learned to deceive, cheat, self-preserve and slip out of our control. Drawing on his groundbreaking…

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The Power of Meditation (Teaser) 28:12

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This is a small snippet from a full episode currently up on patreon in which Breht discusses a crucial dimension of a well-lived, meaningful existence, and explicates the transformative power of meditation practice,when done sincerley and consistently over time within an established philosophical and religious framework (as opposed to the stripped …

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How to Build Author Websites That Attract Clients and Increase Book Sales - BM486 31:31

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Is your website actually helping you sell books—or just taking up space online? This week’s guest, Sandra Beatty, turns websites into lead machines. She’s a conversion copywriter, strategist, and children’s author who helps authors and service pros transform casual visitors into loyal buyers. If your site looks good but doesn’t bring results, Sandr…

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The Dialectical Inversion of Liberal Values: Freedom, Democracy, and The Contradictions of Capitalism 9:55

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These are two snippets from a full episode which is currently up on our patreon in which Breht dialectically inverts core aspects of liberal philosophy (i.e. freedom and democracy) from a Marxist perspective, and then explains how the contradiction between the relations and forces of production under capitalism create an untenable and abjectly immo…

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Rev Left Intervention: Help Get Food to Palestinians in Gaza! 9:10

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Make a direct intervention in the lives of Palestinians enduring genocide: Donate directly to the Rayyan family in Gaza: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-rebuilt-rayyan-family-their-future-again Donate to Community Kitchens in Gaza: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/47-0667089/gaza-hunger-strike

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Is AI your next hire? | Fixable 30:45

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What do you do when there’s too much work but not enough people to do it? Bring in some support! This week, Anne and Frances talk to a listener whose expert sales team can no longer keep up with everything the company offers. Together, Anne and Frances outline ways to simplify work for a stressed out team—including the use of AI to reduce complexit…

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How to Know It’s Time to Hire: A Smarter Path for Growth-Minded Authors - BM485 33:37

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Thinking about hiring help for your author business—but not sure where to start? If you're feeling stretched thin, stuck in the weeds, or simply unsure how to grow beyond “just you,” this episode is for you. Jamie Van Cuyk, CEO of Growing Your Team, knows how overwhelming hiring can feel—especially when your business is personal. She’s helped count…

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Springs of Revolution: The Revolutionary Left of the DSA Struggles to Shape the Organization 1:20:21

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In this episode, Breht sits down with Ahmed and Luisa - two members of the Democratic Socialists of America’s National Political Committee and leaders within the Springs of Revolution Platform. With the August 2025 DSA Convention approaching, this episode dives into the growing struggle between the organization’s revolutionary left and its more mod…

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Why AI is our ultimate test and greatest invitation | Tristan Harris 18:40

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Technologist Tristan Harris has an urgent question: What if the way we’re deploying the world’s most powerful technology — artificial intelligence — isn’t inevitable, but a choice? In this eye-opening talk, he calls on us to learn from the mistakes of social media’s catastrophic rollout and confront the predictable dangers of reckless AI developmen…

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Proven Publicity Tactics: How to Land National Media and Sell More Books - BM484 31:37

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Are you looking for national media attention to fuel your book sales? Mary O’Donohue, former post producer for The Oprah Winfrey Show and bestselling author, joins me to share how you can land major media spots—even without industry contacts. In this episode, Mary walks you through the exact steps producers look for when choosing guests. You’ll dis…

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On the Correct Handling of Contradictions Among The People 1:35:26

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In this episode of Red Menace, Breht and Alyson dive into Mao Zedong’s pivotal 1957 speech On the Correct Handling of Contradictions Among the People. This foundational text offers insight into Mao’s dialectical approach to politics, particularly in navigating the complex terrain of class struggle within socialist society. Together they explore Mao…

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Are we cooked? How social media shapes your language | Adam Aleksic 16:18

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Gen Z slang is rife with new words like "unalive," "skibidi" and "rizz." Where do these words come from — and how do they get popular so fast? Linguist Adam Aleksic explores how the forces of social media algorithms are reshaping the way people talk and view their very own identities. For a chance to give your own TED Talk, fill out the Idea Search…

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Christianity and Communism with Southern Catholic Worker 1:24:23

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In this episode, Breht is joined by Alex Zambito, the voice behind the Instagram account Southern Catholic Worker, for a wide-ranging conversation on the intersections of Christianity and revolutionary struggle. Together, they explore Alex’s journey into the Catholic Worker movement, how his Southern roots and spiritual convictions shaped his polit…

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Publishing Was Step One. Now Comes the Hard Truth - BM483 27:21

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Think publishing your book is enough? Think again. If your launch fizzled or your powerful message isn’t reaching readers, you're not the only one asking why. In this episode, Debby Kevin, Founder of Highlander Press and champion for women’s voices, reveals the real reasons your book isn’t selling, and what to do about it. Get ready for myth-bustin…

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The best way to lower Earth’s temperature — fast | Daniel Zavala-Araiza 13:04

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There's an invisible super-pollutant heating up the planet — but it's surprisingly easy to reduce, if we try. Revealing how methane contributes (way) more in the short term to global warming than carbon dioxide, chemical engineer Daniel Zavala-Araiza highlights the emerging technologies and bold new policies that are part of a worldwide effort to h…

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Why Most Book Launches Fail—And How to Relaunch for Real Results - BM482 35:13

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Is your book launch leaving money on the table? What if your book launch could do more than get you on Amazon—it could bring you clients, visibility, and real revenue? This week, launch strategist and bestselling author Robbie Samuels is back to expose the most common launch mistakes nonfiction authors make—and how to flip your book into a powerful…

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Are we still human if robots help raise our babies? | Sarah Blaffer Hrdy (Kelly Corrigan takeover) 24:43

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AI is transforming the way we work — could it also reshape what makes us human? In this quick and insightful talk, evolutionary anthropologist Sarah Blaffer Hrdy explores how the human brain was shaped by millions of years of shared childcare and mutually supportive communities, asking a provocative question: If robots help raise the next generatio…

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Think Bigger: How to Reach More Readers with Strategic Book Marketing - BM481 34:57

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Want real readers—and real results—for your book? If you're tired of hoping your book gets noticed and ready to start making it happen, this episode is for you. This week, bestselling author and digital marketing pro Alex Strathdee (founder of GetShelfLife.com) shares how to turn your book into a powerful tool for bulk sales and long-term impact. W…

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Can AI companions help heal loneliness? | Eugenia Kuyda 14:48

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AI companions could either be the cure to our loneliness epidemic … or humanity’s final downfall, says Eugenia Kuyda, creator of Replika — an app that allows you to create AI friends. She explores the potential of this technology to either exacerbate isolation or encourage connection, advocating for an AI whose success is driven not by clicks and s…

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How to Best Sell Your Book: Strategies Beyond Social Media Buzz - BM480 27:46

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Think social media is enough to sell your book? Think again. This week’s guest, Patricia Viscount, is here to shake things up. She’s a master storyteller, sharp-eyed brand strategist, and the queen of email that actually converts. Patricia pulls back the curtain on why authors who only focus on social are leaving money (and readers) on the table. S…

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Anti-Capitalist Parenting: A Dialectical Perspective w/ Breht O'Shea (Upstream Podcast) 2:12:00

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One of the most radical things you can do is live your life in direct opposition to the forces that control our society. Not just fighting for policies or organizing your community, although those are certainly important parts of it, but also living with values that oppose the values of our dominant society. And even more importantly, raising the n…

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Fascism w/ American Characteristics (The Pokepreet Podcast Ft. Breht O'Shea) 2:00:15

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"In this episode we are joined by Breht O'Shea to talk about fascism and it's peculiarities in the 21st Century." I went on The Pokepreet Podcast for a second time recently and had a really in-depth and nuanced conversation about fascism, presently and historically; together we discuss how American fascism arising out of the ruins of neoliberalism …

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OTU Under Attack by Landlord Lobby 59:23

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In this episode, Breht welcomes on Seth from Omaha Tenants United for an in-studio discussion about OTU's slate of recent successes organizing several tenant unions, and a subsequent new legal assault on the organization by the local landlord lobby. The legal implications of this attack are truly monumental for virtually all forms of organizing. Th…

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Why are we sending critical metals to the dump? | Jeff More 8:35

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The world is heading toward a massive copper shortage that could derail the clean energy transition, says mining expert Jeff More. He shows how advanced sensing technology could get us back on the right track, drastically cutting down on the wasted materials from traditional mining and helping meet the growing demand for essential metals. For a cha…

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Still Laundering Black Rage: DEI as Counterinsurgency 2:18:00

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In this incisive conversation, Breht welcomes poet, scholar, and organizer, filmmaker, and host of the Black Myths Podcast Too Black back to the podcast to critically examine the recent attacks on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Anchored by the penetrating analysis in Too Black and Rasul Mowatt’s article, "Bootleg Rehab: Still L…

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Book Title Mistakes Authors Make—and How to Avoid Them - BM479 32:04

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Think your book title is brilliant? Think again. In this week’s episode, ghostwriting powerhouse Maggie Mills pulls back the curtain on what really makes a nonfiction title grab attention, and sell books. After decades behind the scenes helping authors shine, she’s revealing why some titles flop and others spark instant curiosity (even from across …

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Farce, Finance & Fascism: Margaret Kimberley on Empire in Decay 1:17:42

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In this powerful and wide-ranging conversation, Margaret Kimberley—senior columnist at Black Agenda Report and a leader in Black Alliance for Peace—joins Breht to dissect the spectacle of American decline and, as usual, Kimberley offers a razor-sharp analysis of late-stage capitalism’s collapse into cruelty, chaos, and confusion. Together, they exp…

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Information Inoculation: Defending Against Medical Myths: Why we need to fight misinformation about vaccines | TED Health 45:01

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Ethan Lindenberger never got vaccinated as a kid. So one day, he went on Reddit and asked a simple question: "Where do I go to get vaccinated?" The post went viral, landing Lindenberger in the middle of a heated debate about vaccination and, ultimately, in front of a US Senate committee. Less than a year later, the high school senior reports back o…

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Dialectics of Nature: Engels on Dialectical Materialism as a Worldview 2:35:29

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In this episode, Alyson and Breht explore Friedrich Engels’ Dialectics of Nature, a bold and underappreciated attempt to apply dialectical materialism to the natural sciences. Often dismissed or misunderstood, this unfinished work offers a sweeping view of reality - from physics and chemistry to evolution, human consciousness, and ecological breakd…