Best Michael Mackey Podcasts (2025)

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Federal government shutdown set to cut off food from Long Island food banks 9:58

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Long Island's two food banks, which supply hundreds of pantries and soup kitchens for the region's indigent, are ramping up efforts as a nearly month-long government shutdown is set to cut off a critical federal food assistance program this coming Saturday. Olivia Winslow reports in NEWSDAY that about 78,939 Suffolk County households, or 124,604 in…

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Episode 9 - NFL Week 9 - Predictions on EVERY Game + Power Rankings & ALL The Sports News 58:54

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Episode 9 - NFL Week 9 - Predictions on EVERY Game + Power Rankings & ALL The Sports News This week, we are ready to fire for NFL Week 9 with predictions on every single game this week, starting with TNF and ending with MNF. Tons of good banter on each game. Don’t forget about our livestream for the NFL on Sunday on TikTok, YouTube, Rumble, and Mor…

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Federal government shutdown continues to have direct impact on Long Islanders 10:02

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As temperatures dip, Long Islanders who rely on assistance programs to help them meet rising costs to heat their homes are finding one critical federal source frozen out: the Home Energy Assistance Program. The federal shutdown has put on hold the annual funding for HEAP, delaying indefinitely the ability of those most in need to apply for and rece…

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Former White House Chef Sam Kass: How to Overcome the Coming Food Crisis 1:31:00

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Our food system is reaching a breaking point—and the warning signs are already on our plates. From disappearing crops to rising health costs, it’s clear that the way we grow and eat food can’t continue as it has.Today on The Dr. Hyman Show, I sit down with Sam Kass, former White House chef and senior policy advisor, to explore his new book The Last…

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It's Kind of Like Braveheart with Squirrel (Paul Welsh) 1:07:10

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This week, the BSNBs chat about a new science that makes it possible to breath through your butt, and also check in on everyone's favorite billionaire who is trying to make himself immortal. They're also joined by Squirrel (Paul Welsh), a squirrel that is making headlines in San Francisco for being "very mean". Join us on PATREON and follow us on s…

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East Hampton signs on for large-scale Montauk Coastal Storm Risk Management Project 9:47

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A lawsuit filed yesterday on behalf of four New Yorkers charges that the state’s congressional map unconstitutionally dilutes Black and Latino votes in a district that covers Staten Island and part of southern Brooklyn, according to a copy of the lawsuit obtained by The New York Times. The case marked New York’s official entrance into the national …

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Episode 497: Nick Thompson: How Running 100 Miles Taught Him to Run a $13 Billion Media Empire 1:28:56

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How does a CEO who runs 100-mile races turn around a struggling media company? In this episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, Nick Thompson, CEO of the Atlantic, joins me to share how the mental strategies that get you through mile 40 of a mountain race are the same ones that grow a publication from 800,000 to 1.35 million subscribers. We dive i…

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The Mouth-Body Connection: How Oral Health Shapes Whole-Body Healing 53:05

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Most people don’t realize that what happens in the mouth can ripple through the whole body. The balance of the oral microbiome—the community of bacteria living in our mouths—can either protect us or trigger widespread inflammation that affects the heart, joints, and brain. Hidden dental infections or mercury fillings can quietly drive fatigue, auto…

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79. How to Protect Your Construction Business from the Insolvency Tipping Point with Paul Rojas 47:39

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In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Paul Rojas, a commercial litigation lawyer and founder of ConstructSupport Australia. Paul pulls back the curtain on the silent crisis gripping the construction industry: record-high insolvencies. With years of experience working with builders, liquidators, and directors in the mid…

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Newsday releases report on LIRR employee time theft scandal 10:06

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As Democrats and Republicans duel over health care subsidies, the government’s closure has left many Long Island federal workers without pay — and diminished means to pay for essentials like food, experts say. Roughly 30,000 Long Islanders work for the federal government. Tiffany Cusaac-Smith reports in NEWSDAY that yesterday, federal workers got a…

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Episode 496: Dr. Michael Breus: The 4-7-8 Breathing Trick That Fixes Middle-of-the-Night Insomnia 27:13

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Listen to the full episode: https://youtu.be/trGbcAqF2dA?si=qG5E_F-gP4x8qQhp Why do you wake up at 3:30 AM and can't fall back asleep? In this Fitness Friday episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, Michael Breus, the Sleep Doctor, says it’s not your fault. We unpack the science of why everyone wakes up between 1-3 AM, the shocking Alzheimer's con…

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Median home price in the Hamptons reaches $2 million 10:00

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A nearly three-year investigation by the MTA inspector general found 36 Long Island Rail Road workers were involved in a plot to duplicate and distribute LIRR employee ID cards that were used to cover up employees' routine absences from work. From 2021 to 2024, the accused workers — including some railroad supervisors — cloned the cards using a dev…

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Episode 8 - NFL Week 8 - Predictions on EVERY Game + ALL The Sports News 45:24

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Episode 8 - NFL Week 8 - Predictions on EVERY Game + ALL The Sports News This week, we are ready to fire for NFL Week 8 with predictions on every single game this week, starting with TNF and ending with MNF. Tons of good banter on each game. Don’t forget about our livestream for the NFL on Sunday on TikTok, YouTube, Rumble, and More, continuing thi…

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East Hampton Town looking to use AI to limit illegal rentals 10:09

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The Most Reverend John Oliver Barres, the Bishop of the Rockville Centre Diocese, has made ministering Latino Catholics a priority but some in the Church are looking to him for stronger leadership amid the national immigration crackdown. Pope Leo XIX is starting to speak out against the crackdown, and said church leaders “cannot remain silent befor…

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Former CDC Director on Rebuilding Public Health and Trust in America | Dr. Tom Frieden 1:40:51

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My guest today on The Dr. Hyman Show, Dr. Tom Frieden has spent decades proving how small, smart changes can save millions of lives. We talk about his new book, The Formula for Better Health: How to Save Millions of Lives—Including Your Own—a fascinating look at what really works to prevent disease and rebuild public trust. We also dive into his Se…

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Tom, This is Quentin with Andy Plink (Lauren Knutti) 1:08:07

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This week the fellas are joined by a ghost named Andy Plink (Lauren Knutti) who had a threeway with his LIVING widower, and her new girlfriend! What a treat! The fellas also attempt to get to the deBottom of this jewelry heist at the Louvre! Follow us on social media @BrettDeMottShow and join us over on PATREON for a weekly bonus episode and MUCH M…

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The Jazz Loft hopes to have soft opening of Vail-Leavitt Music Hall by January 10:13

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While cuts to a large number of programs aimed at helping public schools continue at the federal level, New York State is ramping up its commitment to ensuring that all children have access to healthy, nutritious and sustainably sourced food during the school day. Cailin Riley reports on 27east.com that earlier this week, Governor Kathy Hochul anno…

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Episode 495: John Mackey: From Living Above a Store to $13.7 Billion Exit - The Whole Foods Story 1:32:16

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What really happened behind Amazon's $13.7 billion acquisition of Whole Foods? In this episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, John Mackey, founder and former CEO of Whole Foods, reveals why he walked away from the company he built over 44 years. We dive into how Whole Foods went from a single vegetarian store to a 540-store empire that revolutio…

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Inflammation: The Hidden Fire Behind Pain, Aging, and Disease 1:20:35

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A hidden fire called chronic inflammation drives many problems—from joint pain and arthritis to autoimmune conditions, and even faster aging. Typical fixes (like pain meds and steroid shots) calm symptoms but often miss the “why,” and can leave people still hurting or even create more issues. Big triggers of inflammation that impact our joints, and…

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Several "No Kings" rallies to be held throughout East End Saturday 9:57

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Less than a month after the Long Island Expressway's Clean Pass program lapsed, some groups and lawmakers are trying to bring it back, saying commutes have gotten longer since electric vehicles got booted from the HOV lanes. Peter Gill reports in NEWSDAY that about 48,000 Clean Pass vehicles lost their ability to legally use the high-occupancy vehi…

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Episode 494: Adam Schafer: The Shocking Stat That Explains Why Most Trainers Stay Broke 19:12

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Listen to the full episode: https://youtu.be/NrHBimydPBU?si=mI2cLamva379hWMy Why do 70% of personal trainers sleep with their clients, and how does this statistic explain why most fitness professionals never build real wealth? In this Fitness Friday episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, Adam Schafer from Mind Pump drops truth bombs about what s…

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East Hampton Town poised to spend $27.6 mil to fortify Montauk 10:00

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The East Hampton Town Board is poised to spend $27.6 million via a 30-year agreement with New York State and the federal government to fortify Montauk against coastal storms. Jack Motz reports 27east.com that this agreement, if approved today, would be part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ larger Fire Island to Montauk Point Coastal Storm Risk …

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Episode 7 - NFL Week 7 - Predictions on EVERY Game + ALL The Sports News 49:47

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Episode 7 - NFL Week 7 - Predictions on EVERY Game + ALL The Sports News This week, we are ready to fire for NFL Week 7 with predictions on every single game this week, starting with TNF and ending with MNF. Tons of good banter on each game. Don’t forget about our livestream for the NFL on Sunday on TikTok, YouTube, Rumble, and More, continuing thi…

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Southampton and Riverhead to sue New York State Office of Cannabis Management 10:14

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The issue of illegal short-term rental properties in East Hampton has grown so acute — with out-of-town investors buying up homes and flipping them for vacation rentals — that town officials are looking to beef up enforcement, they said. Alek Lewis reports in NEWSDAY that East Hampton Town officials said they will consider purchasing software to ai…

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Regenerative Meat Could Save Your Health (and the Planet) | Autumn Smith 1:23:00

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Food is medicine isn’t a slogan—it’s how our bodies are designed to heal. My guest today, Autumn Smith, knows that better than anyone. After overcoming years of digestive and mental health struggles, she co-founded Paleo Valley and Wild Pastures to help others access truly nutrient-dense food.On this episode of The Dr. Hyman Show, we explore how re…

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JUCO Field Hockey on FUBO with Caroll Myers (Joe Weber) 1:07:01

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This week the fellas are blindsided by the list of eligable podcasts for the Golden Globes, and Brett plays a piece of radio journalism he recorded at the World Worm Charming Championships in the UK. And the boys are joined by Caroll Myers (Joe Weber), a man who got stuck in a playground tube slide for hours. Join us over on PATREON and follow us o…

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S1 E4 - Leadership Unscripted - Live at IMC with Tammy Hoskins 17:46

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In this special live episode of Leadership Unscripted recorded at IMC, Dr. Greg Steely sits down with Tammy Hoskins, a seasoned leader, speaker, and Maxwell Leadership Certified Coach. Tammy shares how great leadership begins with authenticity and grows through service, self-awareness, and the courage to lead others with heart. In this conversation…

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Westhampton Beach Performing Arts Center awarded $4 mil. from Southampton Town 10:08

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The New York State Department of Health continued to evacuate all residents of a Greenport skilled-nursing facility late yesterday after Suffolk fire marshals determined the building's fire suppression and alarm systems were not working. The fire marshals' investigation came after a smoke condition was reported in a 911 call about 4:30 a.m. Monday …

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Episode 493: Ben Greenfield: How to Actually Look 20 Years Younger + His Most Extreme Biohacks Revealed 1:43:02

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What happens when biohacking's biggest evangelist spends $40,000 replacing his blood with young plasma? In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I sit down with Ben Greenfield, the ultimate biohacker and author of "Boundless," for a deep dive into the science of optimization. We discuss the real science behind fat loss, his daily skincare routine that…

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Land, Power, and the Plate: Ending Food Apartheid with Regenerative Justice 1:07:42

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Many communities face an uneven food landscape: plenty of cheap junk food, but few places to buy fresh, healthy food. This pattern—often called “food apartheid”—doesn’t happen by accident; it grows from redlining, unfair rules, and corporate control. The impacts are steep: higher rates of type 2 diabetes, kidney failure, and learning problems in Bl…

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78. How AI and Leadership are Shaping the Next Era of Construction with Scott Clements 47:36

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In this episode of Building Doors, host Lauren Karan sits down with Scott Clements, Managing Director of Inertia Engineering, whose story is one of resilience, innovation, and leadership in an ever-evolving construction industry. Scott shares how he built his company from the ground up, navigated economic downturns, and even doubled in size during …

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Long Island educators reassure students and parents that schools are safe for immigrants 9:57

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Long Island consumers are more pessimistic about their immediate financial future than at any time in the past two years because of issues like the rising cost of food and housing, according to a new poll. The Siena Research Institute reported this week that its Index of Consumer Sentiment was 65.1 points in September in Nassau and Suffolk counties…

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Episode 492: Sal Di Stefano: The Morning Meal That Reduces Anxiety & Why Fasting Backfires 23:10

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Listen to the full episode: https://youtu.be/6jLhl8Zaznw?si=jaBuMbIWQApYpeEv Why does starting your day with protein reduce anxiety for the rest of the day? In this Fitness Friday episode on the Habits and Hustle podcast, Sal Di Stefano joins me to break down the science of blood sugar control, why intermittent fasting is "a terrible way to lose we…

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Montauk School District officials maintain that many facilities are in need of repair or replacement 10:09

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Hanging in the balance as the federal government shutdown enters its ninth day today are health insurance plans for nearly 100,000 Long Islanders, some of whom could face thousands of dollars in premium increases if government subsidies aren’t extended on Jan. 1. David Olson reports in NEWSDAY that one of the key sticking points in the shutdown is …

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Episode 6 - NFL Week 6 - Predictions on EVERY Game + ALL The Sports News 44:29

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Episode 6 - NFL Week 6 - Predictions on EVERY Game + ALL The Sports News This week, we are ready to fire for NFL Week 6 with predictions on every single game this week, starting with TNF and ending with MNF. Tons of good banter on each game. Don’t forget about our livestream for the NFL on Sunday on TikTok, YouTube, Rumble, and More, continuing thi…

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Elected leaders ask for inquiry into potential mishandling of sex trafficking case 9:56

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Elected leaders on Long Island are asking for an inquiry into how a 14-year-old East Patchogue girl was allegedly sex trafficked while missing for 25 days last year after her family pleaded with county officials for help. "It's our responsibility as legislators to find out what's going on, and I don't want to be accusatory but I think the No. 1 thi…

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Brain-First or Gut-First? Rethinking Parkinson’s Disease w/ Drs. Ray Dorsey & Michael Okun 1:45:17

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Today we tackle Parkinson’s as a preventable epidemic—not an inevitable fate. I’m joined on The Dr. Hyman Show by two of the field’s top neurologists, Drs. Ray Dorsey and Michael Okun, co-authors of The Parkinson’s Plan, to unpack why cases are exploding and what we can do about it right now.We look at how toxins drive disease, why Parkinson’s goes…

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From the Desk of Brett DeMott - No New Ep This Week 3:59

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Extended federal shutdown could begin to affect Suffolk County operations 10:05

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Episode 491: Jay "Jeezy" Jenkins: The $4M Bet That Built an Empire + His 7-Question Mentor Method 57:08

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From cutting lawns for $5-$10 each to building a business empire worth millions, Jay Jenkins has never played it safe. In this episode of Habits and Hustle, I sit down with the artist better known as Jeezy for a raw conversation about betting everything on yourself. We discuss why he spent $4 million of his own money before getting signed, and the …

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Nearly 6,000 low-income Long Island seniors would lose their access to home-delivered food items if the federal government shutdown extends beyond three weeks, according to the head of one of the region’s largest food banks. Robert Brodsky reports in NEWSDAY that the USDA’s Commodity Supplemental Food Program provides Island Harvest in Melville wit…