Best Blustein Podcasts (2026)

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Miami 24, Ohio State 14 | DJ and Vish After Show 1:05:20

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The Canes get revenge for the 2002 National Championship Game, and a lot of other things. We break it all down! Sponsored by 305800PAIN Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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Cotton Bowl Preview: Miami Hurricanes vs. Ohio State Buckeyes | Sixth Ring Canes 1:03:10

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We'll cover all the angles of the big matchup in Big D. Can the Canes avenge a 23 year old grudge? Sponsored by 305800PAIN Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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Late-Cycle Investment Theory: Foundations for the Coming Decade | Nicolas Colin 48:12

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In Episode 455 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Nicolas Colin, a former French Treasury official and the co-founder of a European startup accelerator whose work sits at the intersection of technology, markets, geopolitics, and global finance. In the first hour of their conversation, Kofinas and Colin break down Colin's "Late Cycle Inve…

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Miami Hurricanes - Ohio State Buckeyes Cotton Bowl Preview | DJ and Vish Show 1:02:45

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We preview the big one in Dallas! Sponsored by 305800PAIN Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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Miami Hurricanes Vanquish Texas A&M Aggies | Sixth Ring Canes 1:17:29

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The Canes walked out of Kyle Field victorious. What did we like and not like? What needs to be improved ahead of the Cotton Bowl? Sponsored by 305800PAIN Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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608. Why Imperfection Is Core to Being Human feat. Laurence D. Hurst 56:22

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While evolution is often thought to be conducive to perfect adaptation, there are plenty of reasons why we never get there. Laurence D. Hurst is a professor of evolutionary genetics in the Milner Centre for Evolution at the University of Bath. His book, The Evolution of Imperfection: The Science of Why We Aren’t and Can’t Be Perfect is an expansive…

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Trump's National Security Strategy: A Plan to Contain China or Carve Up the World? | Jamie Metzl 1:08:10

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In Episode 454 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with author, futurist, and U.S. foreign policy expert Jamie Metzl about the aims and objectives of the 2025 National Security Strategy and its implications for American prosperity and power in the 21st century. Jamie and Demetri spend the first hour of this conversation digging into the Trump …

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Miami Hurricanes 10, Texas A&M Aggies 3 | DJ and Vish Show 44:51

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The Canes march on! We break down the win over TAMU! Sponsored by 305800PAIN Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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Miami Men on a Roll + Women's Wake Forest Postgame | Buckets 1:07:57

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The men are 10-2, with one more warm-up before ACC play. We'll also discuss the women's game with Wake Forest. Sponsored by 305800PAIN Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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607. Navigating Gender Equality and Patriarchy in the Modern Workplace feat. Cordelia Fine 54:53

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How can organizations make more equitable changes to their internal norms and structures, to promote fairness over merely seeking profit? What are alternate ways to tackle the difference in agreeableness that underpins many professional gaps between men and women? Cordelia Fine is a professor in the history and philosophy of science department at U…

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Miami Hurricanes vs. Texas A&M Aggies | Sixth Ring Canes 1:11:57

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We're talking about the playoffs! Miami vs. Texas A&M. Plus, Blu recaps a wild weekend in the state high school championships. Sponsored by 305800PAIN Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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606. The Great Myth of The New Deal & Its Lingering Economic Impact feat. George Selgin 55:13

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Despite its long-held place in history as the lynchpin of America’s recovery from the Great Depression, what if the New Deal did more to hinder the country’s recovery than help it? George Selgin is a professor emeritus of economics at the University of Georgia and former director of the Center on Monetary and Financial Alternatives at the Cato Inst…

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AI Bubble, Inflation, and the Limits of Monetary Policy | Jason Furman 46:56

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In Episode 453 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Jason Furman, the former chair of the Council of Economic Advisers, about the state of the U.S. economy, the AI Bubble, monetary policy, inflation, price controls, and much more. Jason and Demetri spend the first hour of their conversation exploring his economic framework, what he learned…

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Miami Hurricanes Head to Texas A&M for Round 1 of the Playoffs | DJ and Vish Show 50:50

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The Canes are in! We breakdown the matchup with TAMU. Plus, the Canes inked a Top recruiting class. We discuss that. Sponsored by 305800PAIN Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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605. The Intersection of Children’s Rights and Our Legal System’s Flaws feat. Adam Benforado 52:58

24d ago52:58

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How does our legal system treat children today, and how do policies affecting their parents and communities cascade down to shape their lives? What forces create a pipeline to criminalization, and what would it take to break that cycle for the children who come next? Adam Benforado is a professor of law at Drexel University and the author of two bo…

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The Miami Hurricanes Are Playoff Bound! | Sixth Ring Canes 1:08:31

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The Canes are headed to College Station. Sponsored by 305800PAIN Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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604. The Intersection of Philosophy and Suffering: From the Stoics to Modernity feat. Scott Samuelson 54:47

27d ago54:47

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Is the point of life to minimize suffering, or to understand and embrace it on some level? How do different belief structures view the ideal human response to negative situations? Is there a degree of suffering that would be bearable in order to enable something pleasurable that could offset it? Scott Samuelson is a professor of philosophy at Iowa …

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Diagnosing the Metacrisis: Reality & Meaning in Modern Life | Iain McGilchrist 1:18:29

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In Episode 452 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Iain McGilchrist, a neuroscientist and author of The Master and His Emissary and The Matter with Things. His work on the divided brain has helped millions of people find wisdom, meaning, and guidance for living in the modern world. Iain and Demetri begin their conversation exploring McGil…

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603. How to Engineer Serendipity in Your Life, Your Organization and Your Community feat. David Cleevely 53:42

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What are the nuances of organizational design and risk-taking? What are the roles of both curiosity and trust in fostering an environment ripe for innovation? How can you create serendipity intentionally, and harness its power for your organization? David Cleevely is a British entrepreneur and international telecoms expert who has built and advised…

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Miami Hurricanes Politic for Playoff Spot | Sixth Ring Canes 1:16:58

24d ago1:16:58

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Miami stomps Pitt and makes their case for the playoffs. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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602. Books: The Original Hardware for Knowledge feat. Joel J. Miller 47:01

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If ideas and knowledge are the software, then books have always been the longest-running hardware. Author and former publishing executive Joel J. Miller’s latest book, The Idea Machine: How Books Built Our World and Shape Our Future, delves into the history and evolution of books as a physical technology for idea transmission. Joel and Greg discuss…

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China Shock 2.0: State Capitalism at the Frontier | Dinny McMahon 52:58

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In Episode 451 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with author and long-time China analyst Dinny McMahon about the Chinese leadership's efforts to redesign China's economic model in the face of structural headwinds to growth, mounting trade barriers, and growing concerns in Western capitals about Chinese economic and military domination. The f…

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Miami Demolishes Pitt to End 10-2 | DJ and Vish Day After Show 1:03:27

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Miami killed Pitt. Is it enough? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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601. King Dollar: The Enduring Dominance of the US Currency feat. Paul Blustein 52:17

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How did the US Dollar become the dominant currency internationally? What keeps other currencies, fiat or crypto, from displacing the dollar's role? Does the aggressive use of sanctions by the US Government put the dollar's role at risk? Paul Blustein is with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, as well as an author and journalist. He…

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Miami Concludes Season in Pittsburgh | Sixth Ring Canes 1:18:51

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Miami will travel to the north to take on Pitt. What will a win do for them? Sponsored by 305800PAIN Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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600. The Intersection of Business Theory and Practice feat. Jay Barney 1:03:52

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Unlike some other academic fields, the study of business has always had the challenging task of striking a balance between theory and practice. How can theoretical concepts aid business practitioners in real-world situations? And how can business academics expand their understanding of theory through that real-world application? Jay Barney is a pro…

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How to Navigate the New Investment Paradigm | Lawrence McDonald 54:09

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In Episode 450 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Lawrence McDonald, the founder of The Bear Traps Report and the author of a recently published book about the risks and investment opportunities present in today's radically reshaped economy titled "How to Listen When Markets Speak." In today's conversation, Demetri and Lawrence discuss h…

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Miami Hurricanes Dominate Virginia Tech | DJ and Vish Day After Show 1:41:14

1M ago1:41:14

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Miami handled business against Virginia Tech. We discuss what we did and did not like from the performance. And, of course, we talk PLAYOFFS. Sponsored by 305800PAIN Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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Miami Hurricanes Hoops Postgame Show! | Buckets 58:42

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Both the men and women are in action tonight. We recap the women's game with Davidson and the men's game with Elon. Sponsored by 305800PAIN Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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599. Why Authenticity Might Not Be the Answer feat. Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic 52:23

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Why might ‘bring your whole self to work’ be terrible professional advice, and what should we be thinking about instead? Why does authenticity come into play more now than in previous generations? Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic is a professor of business psychology at University College London and Columbia. He is also the author of several books, includin…

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Miami Crushes NC State to End Home Season | Sixth Ring Canes 1:15:28

1M ago1:15:28

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The Canes blew out NC State. What does it mean going forward with 2 tough road games? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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598. Becoming an Evangelist feat. Guy Kawasaki 53:44

2M ago53:44

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How do evangelism and business go hand in hand? Well, for today’s guest, evangelism is the purest form of sales. Guy Kawasaki is the Chief Evangelist at Canva and former Chief Evangelist for the Macintosh Division at Apple. He’s a prolific author, speaker, and podcaster, with hit books like Think Remarkable: 9 Paths to Transform Your Life and Make …

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Investment Implications of the AI CapEx Boom | Chase Taylor 48:12

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In Episode 449 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Chase Taylor, head of research at Bulwark Capital Management and founder of Pinecone Macro Research about investment opportunities around the buildout of the new "electric stack" and the AI CapEx Boom that relies on them. Chase and Demetri spend the first hour of this episode exploring hi…

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Miami Hurricanes - Florida Gators Post Game Show | Buckets 56:08

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We'll go live after the Canes and Gators play to break it all down. Sponsored by 305800PAIN Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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Miami Hurricanes Destroy North Carolina State Wolfpack | DJ and Vish Show 1:07:02

1M ago1:07:02

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Vish and DJ are back to breakdown another Canes victory. With 2 road tests left, the Canes are targeting 10 wins. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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597. Transforming Work Culture: From Firefighting to Strategic Flow feat. Donald C. Kieffer 53:50

2M ago53:50

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What practical advice could leaders and managers implement right now in their organizations to increase productivity and decrease friction between disparate elements of their companies? How can managers reexamine legacy processes that have remained in place simply because they were, and reimagine them for the specific challenges of today’s business…

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596. The Rules of Life’s Everyday Markets & How to Get Them to Work in Your Favor feat. Judd Kessler 58:19

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What if you could find a strategy for gaming the systems all around to work more in your favor? If you did, then things like coveted restaurant reservations, scarce concert tickets, landing the dream job, or even admission to top colleges could become much more in reach. Judd Kessler is a professor of business economics and public policy at the Wha…

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Miami Hurricanes Host NC State on Senior Day | Sixth Ring Canes 1:09:05

2M ago1:09:05

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Miami handled Syracuse, but a dangerous NC State team awaits. Can the Canes finish the home season off with a victory on Senior Day? Sponsored by 305800PAIN Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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Investing on the Front Lines of the AI Arms Race | Nathan Benaich 53:48

2M ago53:48

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In Episode 448 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Nathan Benaich, founder and general partner of Air Street Capital and the creator of the annual State of AI Report, an open-access compendium that tracks advances across AI research, industry, policy, and geopolitics. Nathan Benaich and Demetri spend the first hour of their conversation e…

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Buckets Live From the Team Store! 53:14

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The Buckets Crew will be coming to you live from the Team Store at 2PM. We'll talk about the Jai Lucas Era getting off to a strong start and discuss the depth of the women's team. Plus, our favorite merch! Sponsored by 305800PAIN Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy…

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Miami Hurricanes Defeat Syracuse Orange 38-10 | DJ and Vish Day After Show 53:44

2M ago53:44

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The Canes get a win. Is it enough to propel them across the last 3 games? We discuss all the angles of Miami and Syracuse. Sponsored by 305800PAIN Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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595. Beyond Logic: Unlocking Human Potential Through Story Science feat. Angus Fletcher 55:51

2M ago55:51

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What strange thing happens when a neuron is left alone? Are there ways to moderate stress and anxiety, and even channel them into productive and helpful signals there to assist you in making good decisions? How can you develop initiative, and what has to change in today’s education landscape to accomplish this? Angus Fletcher is a Professor of Stor…

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A Practical History of Financial Markets | Russell Napier 25:33

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Demetri Kofinas speaks with financial historian and investor Russell Napier about his "Practical History of Financial Markets" online course, which is provided in conjunction with Edinburgh Business School. Hidden Forces premium subscribers can sign up using their subscriber email + code "HF50" for a generous 50% DISCOUNT. Genius members can access…

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Miami-Syracuse Preview | Sixth Ring Canes 26:15

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Note: This is part of the full show also available in this feed The Canes host Syracuse for homecoming. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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Canes are 18th in the CFP Rankings | Sixth Ring Canes 16:56

2M ago16:56

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Note: This is part of the full show also available in this feed The Canes are well below Notre Dame in the CFP Rankings. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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What Happened Against SMU? | Sixth Ring Canes 35:10

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Note: This is part of the full show also available in this feed The Canes lost to SMU. Why? Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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Miami Hurricanes Are 18th in CFP Rankings after SMU Loss | Sixth Ring Canes 1:14:21

2M ago1:14:21

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We revisit SMU. What went wrong and can it be fixed? Also, should the Canes be ranked higher? Finally, we'll preview Syracuse. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes

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594. Rational Choice Theory and Practical Wisdom: Analyzing Decision Making with Barry Schwartz 1:08:09

2M ago1:08:09

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How has rational choice theory come to dominate both our understanding of the world and our view of good judgment, and why is that a problem? What are the benefits of remembering to zoom in and out to get a better picture of problems and solutions? Why do we prefer reducing things to numbers even if that abstracts useful levels of data? Barry Schwa…

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What Happens When Social Trust Collapses? | Peter Atwater 1:26:46

2M ago1:26:46

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Episode 447 is the tenth installment in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with Peter Atwater, a recognized expert on the impact of confidence and mood on individual and group decision-making. Peter's work has been instrumental not only in helping his clients, students, and readers understand how …

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Disaster in Big D - Miami Hurricanes Season Implodes in OT Loss to SMU | DJ and Vish Day After Show 1:29:22

2M ago1:29:22

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The Canes had a opportunities to win the game, but the mistakes eventually became too many to overcome. DJ and Vish have a eulogy for the 2025 Miami Hurricanes. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacyBy Five Reasons Canes