Best Affirmation Explained Podcasts (2026)

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Why Confident Speaking Is a SKILL— Not a Personality Trait | Speak Smoothly | Pro90D 41:25

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In this deep dive, we break down the PR90 Speech System—a science-backed approach to transforming how you speak by rewiring your brain through neuroplasticity, daily habits, and real-world application. You’ll learn why speaking confidence isn’t a talent you’re born with, but a skill you can train, how identity shapes your speech patterns, and how t…

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Can somebody please explain this timeline to me? 3:10

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Can somebody please explain this timeline to me? Because I have a confession. Last week — not even sure which day, definitely one of the days ending in “y” — something happened. And I have no idea how.

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Greg Grandin on how the Monroe Doctrine Became the Donroe Doctrine 40:31

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In some sense, the arrest of Maduro is nothing unusual. For over 200 years, the US viewed the entirety of the Western hemisphere as its legitimate domain for intervention. And of course, there's a long history of the US getting involved with Latin America specifically. But what is the Monroe Doctrine? And how does Trump's foreign policy fit into it…

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The Nick Fuentes trap nobody can see 19:25

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00:00 – The Fuentes trap 1:45 – Porn is self-harm 5:00 – Fuentes is porn 6:45 – Deportation policy 9:00 – Experience isn’t epistemology 10:00 – Demographic enforcement12:30 – “world Jewry” 14:30 – Fuentes is the media 16:00 – Regulation trumps justification 17:00 – American needs a legitimate right wing movement…

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Here's What Could Happen to Venezuela's Messy $170 Billion of Debt 35:09

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There are a bunch of questions right now about the future of Venezuela, and one of the big ones is what's going to happen to its circa $170 billion pile of debt. Some investors have been snapping up defaulted Venezuelan bonds, betting that a future restructuring could hand them a hefty payout. Others argue that the Venezuelan people shouldn't be sa…

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I Survived the Flight and Still Won’t Load the Toilet Roll 23:33

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Flying makes me anxious. Not the mild kind. The walls-closing-in, I-need-control kind. Hi, I'm Lauren Howard. You can call me L2. Like other people do. And in this episode of "Different, Not Broken" I talk about what it was like flying with someone who supported me without making a thing of it. No fuss. No questions. No spotlight. Just quiet, stead…

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323: Trey’s HOTTEST Takes Yet: Ozempic Truths & Forgetting Your Entire Life 1:07:00

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Happy 2026 🎉 Trey checks in from New York City (Virgin Hotel life) and the crew catches up on holiday chaos: toddlers making “friends,” filming Juicebox Jury in NYC, family travel, blizzards, and a Christmas Eve urgent care situation. Visit http://BASICCELLARS.COM for 20% off Visit: http://EveryPlate.com/podcast Try EveryPlate and get $2.99 per mea…

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This Is What Maduro's Arrest Means for the Oil Market 46:36

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Venezuela is sitting on, by some measures, the biggest oil reserves in the world. And yet, in the immediate wake of Maduro's capture by US forces, the actual price of oil has moved very little. So what gives? And what are the stakes for the industry? On this episode, we speak with Gregory Brew, a senior analyst at the Eurasia Group. Greg has the pe…

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What Really Happens at a Fed Research Conference 41:46

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Every year, regional Federal Reserve banks host some of the most substantive — and under-the-radar — events in the central banking world: research conferences. Behind the formal papers and dense macro models, this is where much of the Fed’s intellectual groundwork for monetary policy first starts to take shape. On this episode, we take you inside t…

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The Business of Butterworth's, the Hottest New Restaurant in Washington DC 52:06

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When the Odd Lots team was down in Washington DC earlier this year, we had a phenomenal meal at a restaurant called Butterworth's. As it turns out, the restaurant is one of the hottest hangouts for the MAGA crowd, with Steve Bannon and others frequently seen in its dining room. Of course, restaurants are difficult businesses in normal conditions, b…

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Tracy and Joe Answer All Your Questions 34:40

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It's that time of the year. On this episode, Tracy and Joe answer questions from listeners that were submitted via voice note. We talk about everything from Chinese history to whales to whether or not we ever hold an episode without publishing it. Only Bloomberg - Business News, Stock Markets, Finance, Breaking & World News subscribers can get the …

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What If This Is It? 25:22

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Nobody tells you this part about being a parent. That every boundary you set comes with a quiet, gnawing guilt. Needing space. Wanting quiet. Asking not to be touched for five minutes. And immediately wondering if you’ll regret it forever. Hi, I'm Lauren Howard. You can call me L2. Like other people do. And in this episode of Different, Not Broken,…

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Goldman's Hatzius and Snider on the Outlook for 2026 46:12

13d ago46:12

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2025 was an extraordinary year, with the real economy defying recession worries and equity markets putting up monster returns. So can this be repeated again in 2026? On this episode, we speak with two of the top minds at Goldman Sachs. Jan Hatzius is the bank's chief economist and head of research and Ben Snider is its chief US equity strategist. W…

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Episode #243 ... Hamlet - William Shakespeare 30:41

10d ago30:41

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Today we talk about the play Hamlet written by William Shakespeare. We compare more traditional takes on the themes of the play to a more modern, philosophical analysis of the play done by Simon Critchley and Jamieson Webster. We talk about Hamlet and his inability to take action. Surveillance in 16th century England. Ophelia as the tragic hero of …

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Merryn Talks Money: John Law, The Gambler Who Invented Modern Money (Part 1) 33:58

16d ago33:58

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Hello Odd Lots listeners! As we take a break for the holidays we'd like to take a moment and bring you an episode by one of our sister shows here at Bloomberg Podcasts, Merryn Talks Money. In this special two-part series, John Stepek and Merryn Somerset Webb tell the extraordinary story of John Law: a fugitive Scots gambler who became the most powe…

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The super secret Christmas episode 3:32

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Shhhhh! Come in and have a listen to your gift. Don't tell anyone....

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Scott Kupor's New Plan to Bring Tech Workers Into the Federal Government 59:48

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If you're a high-skilled tech worker, then potentially huge fortunes await you working for a startup or one of our booming AI giants. But the government needs these types of workers too. And the government is not set up to pay commensurate salaries with the private sector -- particularly for these types of roles. This challenge has long been unders…

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Why Confidence Feels MISSING (Even When You’re Improving) | Confident Speech | Stop Stuttering 1:09:05

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Many speakers feel stuck because their brain focuses on what’s not working instead of how far they’ve already come. In this conversation-style training, we break down what real confidence actually is, why it’s rooted in trust, and how self-confidence is built through experience, effort, and realistic expectations, not perfection. We also cover affi…

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Are You an Order Muppet or a Chaos Muppet? 17:11

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Nobody really explains this part of relationships either. That a lot of the friction isn’t about love, or communication, or effort. It’s about order. And chaos. And which one of you is quietly losing your mind because the other one will not, under any circumstances, make a plan. Hi, I’m Lauren Howard. You can call me L2. Like other people do. And i…

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322: Wake Your Parents at 6AM (It’s Christmas) 1:14:20

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It’s Christmas Eve and there are officially no rules... from waking your parents up at 6AM to navigating family chaos, Midwest rivalries, and end-of-year reflections. Plus, the crew wraps the year with correct opinions, holiday affirmations, and a special guest, Mal Hal interview to close it out. Go follow Mal Hall: https://www.instagram.com/malhal…

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Why Americans Are Falling Behind on Auto Loans At Their Highest Level Ever 50:30

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By and large, American households are in a healthy economic position. Yes, unemployment has been rising, but it's still at fairly low levels. Consumer spending has held up well despite terrible sentiment. And many households are sitting on huge stock market gains and have a big home equity cushion. And yet, there are signs of trouble. Most notably,…

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The Booming Business of Chinese Peptides 48:48

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You probably already know someone doing peptides — the amino acids that form the basis of popular new drug treatments like Ozempic and Wegovy. Today there are peptides meant to help with everything from weight loss, to cellular regeneration, to improved eye contact while talking. In San Francisco, there are even organized “peptide raves.” Yet most …

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Meet the Politician the AI Industry Is Trying to Stop 47:09

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The politics of AI are already exploding. Whether we're talking about data centers, electricity prices, labor displacement, water consumption, competition with China, or users of chatbots becoming psychotically obsessed, AI is already a major topic in elections. And since there's so much money at stake, the industry is already spinning up super PAC…

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Embracing The Gift of Nothing and Why Modesty Hasn't Helped Your Career! 22:47

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Nobody tells you this part about being an adult. That most of your energy gets burned on decisions. Small ones. Constant ones. What to eat. What to say. How to say it nicely. Who not to upset. When to apologise. Again. Hi, I'm Lauren Howard. You can call me L2. Like other people do. And in this episode of "Different, Not Broken" I talk about the re…

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321: Why Words of Affirmation Are Harder Than They Sound 1:02:30

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In this episode of Correct Opinions, Trey, Katie, and Derek dive into love languages, with a heavy focus on words of affirmation—why some people desperately need them, why others struggle to give them, and how that disconnect plays out in marriage, friendships, and even stand-up comedy. From Christmas gifts that are just compliments, to cringey pra…

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MeatEater's Steven Rinella on the Economic History of Hunting 54:32

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When we think about America’s economic rise, we usually point to agriculture or the industrial revolution. But in the early days of colonization, one of the biggest economic drivers wasn’t crops or factories — it was animal products. Deerskins were a booming trade that pushed hunters into new frontiers. In the early 1800s, beaver pelts became a fas…

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Justice for Kevin McCallister! 2:59

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I need to go on the record. The Wet Bandits are NOT the villains in Home Alone. This episode is a full rewatch reckoning. The kind that hits you sideways once you’re an adult and can’t unsee what’s actually happening on screen. And we’re meant to call it festive. This is not a cosy nostalgia episode. It’s time to get a little uncomfortable and unde…

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What Nick Fuentes reveals about you 11:44

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00:00 – Culture is psychology 00:45 – Fuentes is a psychological phenomenon 01:45 – post-war consensus 02:30 – repression 03:50 – Politicizing race 05:40 – Why we really hate Fuentes 07:50 – Prediction 09:15 – Groyper predictionBy Animus Air

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D.A. Wallach Explains Why Biotech VC Is So Different 50:05

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Most people think of venture capital as funding software startups or, these days, some new AI tool. But VC also plays a major role in developing new medicines and treatments. That’s the world of D.A. Wallach — though he didn’t start there. Before becoming a biotech investor, Wallach was the lead singer of the indie rock band Chester French. So how …

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This Is What It Takes to Get a Data Center Financed 45:55

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Data centers are weird things. They're partly real estate assets. They're partly extremely advanced technological products. And they have to find a way to consume a tremendous amount of electricity from the grid -- or they increasingly have their own power plants on site. And beyond that, they've become extremely controversial, with more and more c…

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They Called Me "Difficult". Turns Out... I Was Right! 27:00

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Team Difficult: Can I Get That on a T-Shirt? Hi, I'm Lauren Howard. You can call me L2. Like other people do. And in this episode of "Different, Not Broken"... You know that word you’ve heard muttered under their breath after a meeting, or the one you’ve seen tossed around as an insult every time you dared to challenge a Not-So-Great Idea™ at work?…

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320: Katie Finally Snaps, Trey Becomes a “Hybrid Rock Star,” and… Who Is This Donut Guy?! 1:11:10

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The gang is back.... and Katie has had a week. Between sick kids, zero sleep, and one very suspicious donut guy, she is unhinged in the best way. Trey recaps his Hyrox event (yes, “Hybrid Rock Star” is apparently what that stands for…?), they break down the movie finally dropping, New customers can enjoy this special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go …

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Dan Ivascyn Is Excited About a New Era in Fixed Income 57:57

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In the years since the financial crisis, bond investors didn't get much return for taking on risk. With low interest rates and little sign of inflation, investors had to accept lower-quality assets to get any semblance of yield. Now that's changing according to Dan Ivascyn, the chief investment officer of Pimco, one of the biggest bond fund manager…

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How Microsoft Excel Conquered Corporate America 18:19

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Excel. If you work in corporate America, that word either inspires laser-focused productivity or pure dread. Over the last 40 years, the spreadsheet software has become synonymous with the best — and worst — of late-stage capitalism. It’s seeped into popular culture and, along the way, made Microsoft one of the world’s most valuable companies.But i…

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Affirm's Max Levchin Breaks Down How Buy Now, Pay Later Really Works 53:17

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Max Levchin probably knows as much about online payments as anyone. He was part of the original "PayPal mafia" before going on to become co-founder and CEO of Affirm, the $22 billion player in the Buy Now, Pay Later industry that's hoping to disrupt the incumbent credit card companies. While BNPL is booming, there is still a lot of confusion about …

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AI Can Tell Us Something About Credit Market Weakness 44:01

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There have been some wobbles in credit markets lately. It hasn't been too dramatic, but we've had some blowups, leading Jamie Dimon to speculate about the presence of other "cockroaches" lurking in the industry. But what do we actually know about the quality and practices of credit underwriting right now? Dan Wertman is the co-founder and CEO of No…

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Toxic Work Places: No Job Deserves Your Mental Health 28:32

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Your emotional energy is not in your job description. There! I said it. Did you feel a little jolt of recognition, a sense of relief—or maybe a stab of rage? Hi, I'm Lauren Howard. You can call me L2. Like other people do. And in this episode of "Different, Not Broken" I'm asking if you’ve ever slogged through unbearable meetings, survived a boss w…

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319: Anjelah Johnson on the Bon Qui Qui Sketch That Changed Everything 1:33:49

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This week on Correct Opinions, comedy legend Anjelah Johnson joins Trey, Katie, and Jake to talk all things stand-up, life, and the iconic Bon Qui Qui. She breaks down the original MADtv security sketch, how it blew up bigger than she ever expected, and why the character ended up challenging her in ways she didn’t see coming. Support the show! Own …

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Cyber Monday Special Announcement! 0:52

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Cyber Monday Patreon Deal! 50% Off + Huge Giveaway Trey with a quick Cyber Monday update! For a limited time, get 50% off the Correct Opinions Patreon using code HALFOFF What you get: ✨ One extra episode every week 🎁 A huge giveaway when we hit 900 patrons, including: • Free Friday Pickle paddles • Free Basic Cellars’s wine • Free tour tickets • A …

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Cyber Monday Patreon Deal 0:52

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Cyber Monday Patreon Deal! 50% Off + Huge Giveaway Trey pops in with a quick Cyber Monday update! For a limited time, get 50% off the Correct Opinions Patreon using code HALFOFF What you get: ✨ One extra episode every week 🎁 A huge giveaway when we hit 900 patrons, including: • Free Friday Pickle paddles • Free Basic Cellars’s wine • Free tour tick…

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Travis Kavulla Explains Why Electric Bills Shot Up 57:15

1M ago57:15

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There's an incredible amount of focus on the grid this days. That's notable because for a long time, the grid was hardly of any interest. For years, load growth was flat. It was a sleepy market. And in fact, because it was sleepy, regulators and politicians and private companies started focusing on phasing out the dirtier parts of energy production…

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Episode #242 ... Romeo and Juliet - William Shakespeare 33:24

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Today we talk about the philosophy behind the play Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare. We talk about how ineffective violence and honor codes are as ways of maintaining the stability of a society. How catastrophe may be a deterrent to violence. The tension presented by Shakespeare between a Christian view of love, marriage and salvation and an…