Best Mark Howe Podcasts (2025)

151
KILLER: Tina Brown Part 02 | Pensacola, Florida 2010 56:22

Play Pause

2d ago56:22

56:22

Escambia County, FL. March 24, 2010. When Tina Brown invited twenty-year-old Audreanna Zimmerman to her trailer under the guise of reconciliation, the young mother had no idea she was walking into an ambush. What would unfold in the following hours represents one of the most horrific crimes in Florida history. Part 02 of 02. VICTIM PROFILE: Audrean…

1
Ankit Jain, D.C. Shadow Senator, "We fought a revolution to prevent this” 38:55

3d ago38:55

38:55

Our latest episode is with Ankit Jain! Elected in 2024, Ankit Jain has served as the Shadow Senator for the District of Columbia and has stayed committed to advocating for statehood and expanding voting rights for DC. Before entering politics, Jain worked as a voting rights attorney and founded Young Democrats Ward 2 to encourage civil engagement i…

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

3d ago1:08:10

1:08:10

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 …

1
Ep 51 - Winter Spine Race 2026 Kit Check Special 57:49

5d ago57:49

57:49

Send us a text It is three weeks out from the Winter Spine race kit check and Kev runs through all the mandatory kit requirements and the clothing and equipment he is taking with him. If you are running one of the 2026 races this might be a useful check to run through before you pack. If not it might be a good insight into what you will need if you…

1
KILLER: Tina Brown Part 01 | Pensacola, Florida 2010 56:09

9d ago56:09

56:09

On March 24, 2010, nineteen-year-old Audreanna Zimmerman was ambushed by three women she knew from her Pensacola trailer park. What followed was one of the most brutal attacks in Florida criminal history. Beaten with a crowbar, shocked repeatedly with a stun gun, and doused in gasoline before being set ablaze, Audreanna somehow survived the initial…

1
AI Bubble, Inflation, and the Limits of Monetary Policy | Jason Furman 46:56

10d ago46:56

46:56

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…

1
MURDERED: Paula Thompson | Des Moines, Iowa 2020 26:51

16d ago26:51

26:51

On March 13, 2020, a long-simmering domestic conflict in Des Moines, Iowa, erupted into fatal violence. Paula Marie Thompson, a 50-year-old claims processor, was beaten to death with a crowbar by her adult son Christopher inside the home they shared on Pleasantview Drive. Her body would not be discovered until five days later. VICTIM PROFILE: Paula…

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

17d ago1:18:29

1:18:29

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…

1
Ep 50 - Kev interviews Olivia Howe a young woman immersed in ultra running 52:49

21d ago52:49

52:49

Send us a text I am very happy to be able to bring you an interview with Olivia Howe who as a young woman has a fresh and open outlook on our sport. Ultra running in its wider sporting context has her immersed through most of her daily life. She is a joy and I hope you enjoy. Kev Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment …

1
SERIAL KILLER: Paul Durousseau | Jacksonville, Florida 1997-2003 Part 02 34:18

23d ago34:18

34:18

On a humid September day in 1997, a man walking his dog discovered the nude body of 26-year-old Tracy Habersham in a ditch near Fort Benning, Georgia. She had been strangled. What investigators couldn't know then was that her death marked the beginning of a six-year killing spree. Part 2 of 2 VICTIM PROFILE: Paul Durousseau's victims shared heartbr…

1
China Shock 2.0: State Capitalism at the Frontier | Dinny McMahon 52:58

24d ago52:58

52:58

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…

1
SERIAL KILLER: Paul Durousseau | Jacksonville, Florida 1997-2003 Part 01 47:40

1M ago47:40

47:40

On a humid September day in 1997, a man walking his dog discovered the nude body of 26-year-old Tracy Habersham in a ditch near Fort Benning, Georgia. She had been strangled. What investigators couldn't know then was that her death marked the beginning of a six-year killing spree. Part 1 of 2 VICTIM PROFILE: Paul Durousseau's victims shared heartbr…

1
How to Navigate the New Investment Paradigm | Lawrence McDonald 54:09

1M ago54:09

54:09

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…

1
MURDERED: Jessica Lunsford | Homosassa, Florida 2005 Part 02 28:39

1M ago28:39

28:39

[Part 2 of 2] On February 24th, 2005, nine-year-old Jessica Lunsford vanished from her bedroom in Homosassa, Florida—taken through an unlocked door while her family slept. The girl who was afraid of the dark, who couldn't sleep without her stuffed purple dolphin, was about to become the center of one of the most heartbreaking cases in American true…

1
Coats’ David Paja on How to Unlock Workplace Innovation 24:09

1M ago24:09

24:09

Coats, a global textile manufacturer with a 270-year legacy, has consistently led the way in innovation. Its thread played a role in Edison’s first lightbulb in 1879 and was used in the Apollo 11 spacesuits that traveled to the moon. Group CEO David Paja shares how the company achieves such high levels of workplace innovation at Coats facilities, m…

1
Investment Implications of the AI CapEx Boom | Chase Taylor 48:12

1M ago48:12

48:12

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…

1
Former Senator Laphonza Butler, "I'm Open to Every Opportunity" 29:11

1M ago29:11

29:11

Welcome back to another episode of the Fly on the Wall! Today, we welcome Former Senator Laphonza Butler on the podcast!Laphonza Butler is a former senator representing California, who Governor Gavin Newsom appointed to replace the late Senator Dianne Feinstein after her death in 2023. Born in Mississippi, Butler attended Jackson State University b…

1
MURDERED: Jessica Lunsford | Homosassa, Florida 2005 Part 01 27:02

1M ago27:02

27:02

On February 24th, 2005, nine-year-old Jessica Lunsford vanished from her bedroom in Homosassa, Florida—taken through an unlocked door while her family slept. The girl who was afraid of the dark, who couldn't sleep without her stuffed purple dolphin, was about to become the center of one of the most heartbreaking cases in American true crime history…

1
Jamelle Bouie, NYT Opinion Columnist, "The Constitution is Living" 25:11

1M ago25:11

25:11

Tune in to this week’s episode with a fellow podcaster, Jamelle Bouie! Co-host of his own podcast, Unclear and Present Danger, and columnist for the New York Times, Jamelle Bouie, provides perspective on history and politics. Before joining the Times, Bouie began his career at The American Prospect magazine and then became the chief political corre…

1
Investing on the Front Lines of the AI Arms Race | Nathan Benaich 53:48

2M ago53:48

53:48

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…

1
A Practical History of Financial Markets | Russell Napier 25:33

2M ago25:33

25:33

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…

1
MURDERED: Christine McGowan | Apopka, Florida 1990 23:47

2M ago23:47

23:47

Apopka, Florida. October 30, 1990. When 10-year-old Christine McGowan's stepfather entered her bedroom to wake her for school—he found her lifeless body face down in bed, the sheets beneath her soaked in blood. The door to their home stood slightly ajar. His white construction truck—keys left in the ignition the night before—had vanished. Christine…

1
Trek's Mark Joslyn how employee feedback & surveys transform culture 33:07

2M ago33:07

33:07

Ever wonder how a bicycle company became a $2 billion success story? Mark Joslyn, VP of HR and IT at Trek, shares how listening to employees and fostering a "do the right thing" culture drives profitability. From implementing a "personal board of directors" to earning the nickname "Ted Lasso," Mark's insights are both practical and inspiring. Learn…

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

2M ago1:26:46

1:26:46

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 …

1
Ambassador Mark Green, "I Don't Do Wish Projection" 40:59

2M ago40:59

40:59

Welcome back, flies! We hope you had a spook-tacular halloween 👻 🎃 This week we sat down with Mark Green, the former Ambassador to Tanzania. Green’s career has been nothing short of extraordinary. Green began his political career as a congressman for Wisconsin’s 8th congressional district, where he served as Assistant Majority Whip. During the seco…

1
BLACK LABEL: The First Authenticated Snuff Film 24:21

2M ago24:21

24:21

EXTREME CONTENT WARNING: This BLACK LABEL episode contains graphic descriptions of extreme consensual violence, disturbing audio recordings, and dark web investigation. Rated 10/10 for intensity. Not suitable for all listeners. In February 2025, footage emerged on dark web forums and Telegram channels documenting what investigators believe may be t…

1
Black Label + Halloween Specials 5:07:32

2M ago5:07:32

5:07:32

In January 2025, Nguyen Dat, a 35-year-old Vietnamese man living in Ha Dong, voluntarily sought his own execution—fulfilling a years-long sexual obsession with decapitation. Through extreme pornography forums and dating apps, Nguyen publicly advertised his desire to be beheaded, eventually connecting with an unnamed butcher who shared his fatal fet…

1
Congressman Adam Smith (D-WA), "The Slow Walk Into an Authoritarian Government is Absolutely Happening" 13:39

2M ago13:39

13:39

Hi Flies, welcome back to Episode 5 of Season 18! On this episode, we have Congressman Adam Smith, a democrat from Washington state’s 9th district on the podcast. Representative Smith recently spoke at an event hosted by Georgetown’s Initiative for U.S-China dialogue, and discussed the U.S/China relationship and its importance. Representative Smith…

1
Trump's Plan to Remake the Middle East | Kamran Bokhari 1:44:36

2M ago1:44:36

1:44:36

In Episode 446 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with geopolitical analyst and forecaster Kamran Bokhari about Trump's 20-point Gaza peace plan and the new security order taking shape in the Middle East. Kamran first appeared on Hidden Forces in the days following the October 7th attacks to discuss the wider war unfolding between the U.S., I…

1
The "Boomer Blues" and a Return to Faith | Roger Mitchell 1:48:05

2M ago1:48:05

1:48:05

Episode 445 is the ninth installment in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with Roger Mitchell, an entrepreneur and writer whose essay "The Answer Was Here All the Time," published in Grant Williams's 2025 compendium, explores faith, meaning, and the search for moral grounding in a contemporary We…

1
General Washington and The Liberty Tree - Comic Book Kickstarter | Interview with - Go Fund This 14:52

2M ago14:52

14:52

Campaign Spotlight: General Washington and The Liberty Tree On this episode of Go Fund This, we talk with writer and creator John Luzar, whose latest comic campaign delivers a bold mix of historical action and revolutionary storytelling: General Washington and The Liberty Tree. The story reimagines the fight for independence with epic stakes, power…

1
In Our Dreams Awake #3 - Comic Book Kickstarter | Interview with John McQuire - Go Fund This 18:50

2M ago18:50

18:50

Campaign Spotlight: In Our Dreams Awake #3 — A Dreampunk Comic Series On this episode of Go Fund This, we chat with writer John McGuire, co-creator of the genre-blending comic series In Our Dreams Awake. This cyberpunk–fantasy adventure follows Jason Byron — a man living two lives — unsure which world is real, and which is the dream. 📌 What We Disc…

1
MURDERED: Timothy & Kelly Farrar | Prairie Village, Kansas 1995 (Part 2) 32:25

2M ago32:25

32:25

On October 24, 1995, firefighters battled a massive blaze at a Tudor-style home in Prairie Village, Kansas. Thirteen-year-old Timothy Farrar and his six-year-old sister Kelly died in the inferno while their ten-year-old sister Kate escaped by jumping from a second-floor window. Within hours, investigators determined the fire had been deliberately s…

1
Synchrony’s DJ Casto on the power of active listening 33:21

2M ago33:21

33:21

How does active listening transform a company? DJ Casto, chief human resources officer at Synchrony shares the leadership secrets behind their culture shift and business wins. The company is redefining leadership through active listening, vulnerability, and co-creation. Hear real stories and strategies that are transforming workplace culture and dr…

1
Amy Howe, Author of SCOTUSblog, "The 64,000 Question" 42:07

2M ago42:07

42:07

Get ready for Episode 4 of Season 18! 🪰🪰Listen to Georgetown University 2025 Fall Fellow Amy Howe! Amy Howe is an accomplished journalist and legal analyst, best known for her work SCOTUSblog. She is the co-founder of SCOTUSblog, where she helps break down complex Supreme Court decisions and is a leading voice on the intersection between law and pu…

1
Rob Flaherty, Deputy Campaign Manager, Joe Biden 2024, "You Don't get a Trophy for Cutting the Margins" 34:37

2M ago34:37

34:37

Welcome back to the Fly for our third episode of Season 18! Rob Flaherty is a Georgetown University Fall 2025 Fellow who is a leading political strategist. He previously served as Former Assistant to President Joe Biden, as well as his Director of Digital Strategy. When President Biden exited the presidential race in 2024, Flaherty took over as Dep…

1
MURDERED: Timothy & Kelly Farrar | Prairie Village, Kansas 1995 (Part 1) 29:12

2M ago29:12

29:12

On the windy night of October 23, 1995, Dr. Debora Green's three children—thirteen-year-old Tim, ten-year-old Kate, and six-year-old Kelly—went to bed in their beautiful new home on Canterbury Court in Prairie Village, Kansas. By 12:20 AM on October 24, their lives would be forever shattered by a fire that investigators would later determine was no…

1
China's Quest to Engineer the Future | Dan Wang 50:19

2M ago50:19

50:19

In Episode 444 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Dan Wang, author of Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future, about his pioneering new framework that compares the U.S. and China not along ideological lines or modes of governance, but by state capacity and the propensity to build. According to Dan Wang, China is an "engineering s…

1
TRAGEDY: Five Nurses Die in Limousine Fire | San Mateo Bridge, California 2013 17:42

3M ago17:42

17:42

On May 4, 2013, nine nurses celebrating a bachelorette party crossed the San Mateo-Hayward Bridge in a white stretch limousine. At around 10:05 PM, thick black smoke began rising from the floor. Within minutes, the rear compartment was engulfed in flames. Four women and the driver escaped. Five women—including bride-to-be Neriza Fojas—remained trap…

1
Jamaal Bowman, Former U.S. Representative, "Imagine a Better World" 56:02

3M ago56:02

56:02

There is a big buzz in that air for Episode 2 of Season 18! Jamaal Bowman, former middle school principal turned US Representative for New York’s 16th Congressional District joined us for a special episode on activism. Before entering politics, Bowman founded Cornerstone Academy for Social Action, a middle school focused on a restorative justice ap…

1
The End of Neoliberalism and the Coming Storm | Viktor Shvets 54:34

3M ago54:34

54:34

In Episode 443 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with former investment banker turned global strategist Viktor Shvets, whose books The Great Rupture and The Twilight Before the Storm provide an audaciously comprehensive and compelling framework for understanding the forces shaping our world. These include technology and finance, amplified by…

1
Credit Acceptance’s Wendy Rummler on Supporting Employee Well-Being & Mental Health 28:10

3M ago28:10

28:10

By Great Place to Work

1
KILLED: Kelsey Hildal | Union Township, Ohio 2025 (Part 2 of 2) 20:03

3M ago20:03

20:03

On April 1st, 2025, multiple emergency calls flooded dispatch centers across Claremont County, Ohio. VICTIM PROFILE Kelsey Hildal was a 34-year-old resident of Blue Ash, Ohio, known to her family as a former mixed martial arts competitor who had been struggling with severe mental health challenges for years. Her mother Robyn and father Rick describ…

1
Why America Needs a New China Strategy | Kurt Campbell & Rush Doshi 53:58

3M ago53:58

53:58

In Episode 442 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Kurt Campbell and Rush Doshi. Kurt is the chairman and co-founder of The Asia Group and served as the United States Deputy Secretary of State in the Joe Biden administration and as the Indo-Pacific Coordinator from 2021 to 2024. Rush also served under the previous administration in his ca…

1
Ep 49 - Priscilla’s 50k @ 50 - “Running will wait for you” 46:55

3M ago46:55

46:55

Send us a text This for me was a very special interview. Priscilla is a quietly strong, determined and inspirational woman whose story I wanted to be able to share. Thanks to Priscilla’s openness I am able to bring it to you here. Be inspired and stay Healthy and strong. Aid Station website where you can find the episodes or leave comment https://w…

1
KILLED: Kelsey Hildal | Union Township, Ohio 2025 (Part 1 of 2) 20:05

3M ago20:05

20:05

Kelsey Hildal survived brain surgery at age ten that left her unable to walk. Three years later, a devastating car accident fractured her skull and altered her personality forever. Sent to wilderness boot camp in North Carolina, then to Montana Academy for troubled teens, Kelsey nearly died from hypothermia after running away in subzero temperature…

1
Who Profits in a Post-American World? | Adam Posen 57:15

3M ago57:15

57:15

In Episode 441 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Adam Posen, president of the Peterson Institute for International Economics, about the profound transformations underway in the global economy driven by America's transition away from being the world's primary insurance provider for international security to its exploiter-in-chief. In a r…

1
Ep 48 - An Interview With Mark Buckle - 3/4 through the Centurion 50 Grand Slam 52:59

3M ago52:59

52:59

Send us a text This episode is an interview..well ultra running chat with Hart Road Runner club mate of Kev’s Mark Buckle. Mark has been racing Ultras for the past five years and tells his progression and aims. He also eventually tells us his ‘driver’ that got him into this form of our sport. Wait for the end of the interview! Aid Station website w…

1
ServiceNow’s Jayney Howson on the power of AI in workplace learning 34:22

3M ago34:22

34:22

The future of workplace learning is changing. Instead of focusing on "what" to learn, the focus is now on "how" to learn. Jayney Howson, SVP of global learning and development at ServiceNow, says effective learning should be predictive, personalized, and available exactly when you need it — just like what happens when you watch Netflix. This is all…

1
Ep 47 Hannah Hall’s Hundred..and 24 Hour 1:11:47

3M ago1:11:47

1:11:47

Send us a text In this episode Kev crews Hannah Hall at the Sri Chinmoy Self Transcendent 24 hour track race, where Hannah was attempting to run her fastest 100 miles. This episode gives you a trackside listen into the ups and downs of a very flat Ultra distance run. https://uk.srichinmoyraces.org/races/london Aid Station website where you can find…