Best Ben Klein Podcasts (2026)

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Beyond the 99% Invisible City 39:46

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From rogue stop signs to rooftop mini golf, discover how chaos and creativity quietly shape the urban world. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.a…

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How Economists Cause Harm Even as They Aspire to Do Good (with George DeMartino) 39:23

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For more than a century, economists have told us they’re simply “describing the world as it is.” But what if their theories aren’t neutral — and are quietly doing enormous harm? This week, we’re joined by economist George DeMartino, author of The Tragic Science, who makes a devastating case that modern economics has helped legitimize policies that …

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Data Strategies That Transform Advisory Practices With Molly Pierce 37:11

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Molly Pierce is the CEO of Track That Advisor, a firm that helps independent financial advisors turn complex business data into clear, actionable insights to grow and scale effectively. She joined Track That Advisor in 2017 and is passionate about helping advisory teams track their metrics and reach their full potential. Molly holds a Bachelor's de…

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Anti-Capitalism, Anti-Abundance, Anti-Chill (w/ Ben Dreyfuss) 1:16:58

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Journalist Ben Dreyfuss (writer of Calm Down and co-host of Central Air) joins us for a conversational grab bag: Zohran Mamdani’s agenda; the Left’s ideologues (and how to distinguish them from the cosplayers); the challenge of maintaining personal relationships across political divides; Luigi Mangione’s appeal; the dearth of humor amongst Millenni…

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What Does Being A Healthy Man Even Mean? | With Simba Eckhaus 1:39:56

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Send us a text Simba Eckhaus is the founder of Magen Movement, a holistic mind-body-soul lifestyle for Jewish men committed to growth, integrity, and purpose. A fitness coach, musician, and spiritual mentor, Simba blends movement, psychology, Kabbalah, and lived experience in recovery to help men reconnect to their strength, self-respect, and inner…

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Constitution Breakdown #5: Dr. Tom Frieden 1:19:27

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This is the fifth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. This month, Roman and Elizabeth turn to the rest of Article Two with former CDC director Dr. Tom Frieden, talking about the experience of being a highly trained expert in an inherently political institution within the executive branch. Dr. Frieden was also the New …

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Mini-Stories: Volume 21 29:02

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A glowing Vegas pyramid, a famously mistyped domain, and a long-delayed miracle investigation unfold in three unexpected tales. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz…

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If America Is “Winning,” Why Does the Economy Feel Like This? (with Talmon Joseph Smith) 40:58

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America has never been wealthier—so why does it feel so hard to get by? New York Times economics reporter Talmon Joseph Smith joins Nick and Goldy this week to unpack the growing gap between economic headlines and the lived reality of most Americans. With nearly $200 trillion in national wealth and half the country holding just a sliver of it, they…

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Transforming Client Relationships Through Mindset Assessments With Colleen Bowler 37:20

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Colleen Bowler is the Co-founder of C&J Innovations, a firm that provides tools and assessments to help financial advisors build deeper, life-centered relationships with clients beyond just the numbers. She is the Co-creator of The Passport Package, a mindset-based assessment system bridging the human and financial sides of planning. As a Certified…

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My Father Ronnie Greenwald | With Rabbi Chananya Greenwald 2:26:55

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Send us a text R Chananya Greenwald is Rosh Yeshiva of Yeshiva Tiferet in Yerushalayim (TJ). He's been in chinuch for 40 years and is still trying to figure it out. He recently published the biography of his legendary father entitled, Ronnie The Extraordinary Life of Rabbi Ronnie Greenwald. https://a.co/d/bZRc5pV -----------------------------------…

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In Defense of Exclusion (w/ James Lindsay) 2:08:24

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Adaam is joined by James Lindsay, author of Cynical Theories and founder of New Discourses, to play the epistemology drinking game: you take a shot every time either speaker uses the word! They talk about how higher education in America became a racket, whether we can revivify classical liberalism in the age of social media, whether we need to excl…

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Then & Now is Rebranding! 0:39

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We are excited to announce that we will be relaunching in 2026 under a new name! Starting in January 2026, you can find us on your favorite podcast platform under our new name: Putting the Past to Work: The History-Policy Podcast at UCLA! We will continue interviewing historians and policy-makers and providing important historical contexts for the …

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Sax Appeal 43:37

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From military parades to smoky clubs, one invention’s wild journey reveals how an instrument can become a symbol of rebellion and reinvention. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplec…

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The One With Steph Hippo and Observability 33:32

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In this episode, Steph Hippo, Platform Engineering Director at Honeycomb, joins The Prodcast to discuss AI and SRE. Steph explains how observability helps us understand complex systems from their outputs, and provides a foundation for SRE to respond to system problems. This episode explains how AI and observability build a self-reinforcing loop. We…

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Craig Brewer (Song Sung Blue) 54:44

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Writer/director Craig Brewer (Song Sung Blue; Hustle and Flow; Dolemite Is My Name) discusses making a narrative out of the Song Sung Blue documentary, how it's autobiographical, finding career inspiration in Amadeus, his writing process, "The Shelf," non-musical musicals, the beauty of "Save As," the Faustian bargain of making art, and lots more. …

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The Right of the People: Democracy and the Case for a New American Founding (with Osita Nwanevu) 43:07

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Extreme inequality and democratic decline aren’t separate crises—they’re the same crisis. This week, Osita Nwanevu joins Paul and Goldy to explain how America’s constitutional design, corporate power, and decades of upward redistribution have eroded both political and economic freedom. He outlines what real democratic governance would mean inside g…

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[Perspective Series] Breaking Bread and Building Trust With Josh DeTar 36:44

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Josh DeTar is the EVP of Evangelism at Tyfone, Inc., a company that builds omnichannel digital banking and payments solutions for credit unions and community banks. He champions the use of technology to empower financial institutions to deepen member relationships and deliver seamless digital experiences. Josh's personal credit union journey inspir…

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Building Community For Singles | With Hadassa Hirsh 1:40:50

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Send us a text Hadassa Hirsh is the founder and director of Unite, a vibrant community for frum single women. For the past five years, she has led Unite in Lakewood with a mission to create belonging, empowerment, and genuine connection. Known for her warmth, creativity, and thoughtful leadership, Hadassa designs weekly programs, Shabbatons/retreat…

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From Abundance to Enshittification: 2025’s Must-Read Economics Books 31:14

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This week, Paul and Goldy look back at the most notable economics books of the year. They discuss Ezra Klein and David Thompson’s Abundance, Cory Doctorow’s blistering Enshittification, Thomas Piketty’s new works on inequality, Diane Coyle’s fresh take on GDP, and the overlooked history behind the Garland Fund. Whether you’re hunting for a holiday …

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The Checkerboard 38:05

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A single diagonal step on a map sparks a legal war with huge consequences. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about o…

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Psychology of Money and Better Client Conversations With Brian Portnoy 34:15

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Brian Portnoy is the Founder of Shaping Wealth, a company that delivers human-first, applied behavioral-finance learning and engagement for financial advisors, corporations, and educational institutions. A CFA charterholder with a PhD from the University of Chicago, Brian has over two decades of experience in hedge-fund and mutual-fund investing. H…

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Healing Addiction With Real Experience | With Asher Gottesman 1:50:55

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Send us a text Asher is a spiritual entrepreneur, human connection coach and Rabbi in Southern California. His story began at home as a young child where all seemed well from the outside. As the youngest by nine years, he felt a horrible sense of abandonment. His loneliness was compounded by his father’s prominence as a rabbi and community leader w…

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End of an Era — Reflections on 11 Years of The Psychology Podcast w/ Annie Murphy Paul 46:52

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After 11 years, 478 episodes, and countless conversations exploring the depths of human potential, this episode marks the final chapter of The Psychology Podcast in its current form. In this deeply meaningful farewell episode for Scott, he sits down with acclaimed science writer Annie Murphy Paul — fittingly, the very first guest ever featured on t…

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U Is for Urbanism 38:24

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How Jane Jacob's urbanism dreams came to life on the most beloved kids' TV block. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information …

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Benito Skinner (Overcompensating) 35:13

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Benito Skinner (creator/star of Overcompensating) discusses creating an honest coming-out story, translating his stand up show to a TV pilot, learning from Shonda Rhimes, writing about gray areas, inhabiting characters, the state of TV comedy, and more. THE WRITERS PANEL IS A COMPLETELY INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION. Follow and support the show by subscri…

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CORE Econ: Rewriting Econ 101 for the Real World (with Suresh Naidu and Wendy Carlin) 36:54

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Econ 101 shapes how millions of people understand the economy—but what if the textbooks are teaching a worldview that’s outdated, oversimplified, and in some cases flat-out wrong? This week, Nick and Goldy talk with economists Wendy Carlin and Suresh Naidu, leaders of CORE Econ, the global project rewriting introductory economics to reflect the rea…

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Ben Mattingly, MD, on How to Live, Learn, and Explore the World 1:10:13

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(NOTE regarding this episode: Ben and I both live in semi-remote areas with not the best internet connectivity, and this shows here-and-there in this episode with some audio-oddities. I am very sorry about that, but nevertheless, listeners can contextually understand Ben's points when the hiccup periodically occurs.) Dr. Ben Mattingly along with hi…

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How Brand Evangelism Drives Growth in Fintech With Diana Cabrices 35:30

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Diana Cabrices is the Founder and Fractional Chief Evangelist of Diana Cabrices Consulting, a growth-focused firm that energizes B2B wealthtech and financial services brands by amplifying their stories and building emotional connection with financial advisors. She has a track record of driving significant revenue growth, having helped a martech pla…

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Psychedelics, Jewish Exploration, And Being Sony's Friend | With Yehuda Jacobowitz 2:34:45

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Constitution Breakdown #4: Janet Napolitano 1:22:21

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This is the fourth episode of our ongoing series breaking down the U.S. Constitution. This month, Roman and Elizabeth turn to Article Two, which establishes the executive branch, alongside former Secretary of Homeland Security Janet Napolitano. Elizabeth also explains why Trump administration’s attacks on Venezuelan boats defy even the broadest int…

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Special Episode: The Future of History Part 2 1:11:24

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In the second part of then & now’s special presentation of the panels from the “Future of History” conference, David Myers, host of then & now, moderates a conversation on the precarious state of history, democracy, and cultural institutions in the United States. The panelists include Lonnie G. Bunch III, the 14th Secretary of the Smithsonian Insti…

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Murderland 27:59

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Writer Caroline Fraser argues a chilling link between industrial poison, deadly design, and a generation of serial killers in the Pacific Northwest. Subscribe to SiriusXM Podcasts+ to listen to new episodes of 99% Invisible ad-free and a whole week early. Start a free trial now on Apple Podcasts or by visiting siriusxm.com/podcastsplus. Hosted by S…

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The Quiet Coup: Neoliberalism and the Looting of America (with Mehrsa Baradaran) 48:25

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Law professor Mehrsa Baradaran joins Nick and Goldy to reveal how neoliberalism wasn’t just a misguided economic theory—it was a “quiet coup” that rewired our laws, courts, and institutions to elevate capital above democracy. Drawing from her new book The Quiet Coup, Professor Baradaran explains how this ideology became like the air we breathe: a p…

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[Perspective Series] Storytelling Secrets to Winning Pitches With Ben Wiener 40:21

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Ben Wiener is the Managing Partner at Jumpspeed Ventures, a venture-capital firm focusing on early-stage, Jerusalem-founded tech startups. Since founding the firm in 2014, he has served as the lead investor in dozens of startups and often provided their very first capital. Before his VC work, Ben co-founded his first startup in 1999 and gained expe…

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That Time I Got Interviewed On My Own Podcast | With Mendy Bistritzky 1:54:54

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Send us a text The Long Short Way is a podcast hosted by Rabbi Mendy Bistritzky, where meaningful stories meet soulful conversations. Each episode explores the winding paths of personal growth, faith, and purpose—highlighting the unexpected ways that challenge can lead to clarity, and that the "long short way" is often the most direct route to real…