Economist Kathryn Anne Edwards and co-host Robin Rauzi talk about the fundamentals of the economy and how to build a better future one problem and solution at a time. Our premise is that the United States has remarkable economy — and yet for tens of millions of Americans it is not performing up to its potential. It could be more open to aspiring workers, less hostile to change, safer for workers, less risky for retirees, and so on. ✨ Support the podcast at: optimisteconomy.com ✨ Ask question ...
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Say no to fearmongering and join us every Friday for the Rational Optimist Podcast. You'll discover incredible things happening that everyone should know but most people don't... from the revival of supersonic flight and nuclear power, to the revolution in biotech now underway. You'll also get authentic opinions on today's headlines from the perspective of two guys (Stephen McBride and Dan Steinhart) who unapologetically love humanity, technology, capitalism, and prosperity.
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Learn how the live an Optimistic life with Optimist International. Optimist International is an International Service club with the Mission of Bringing out the Best in Youth, Ourselves and our Communities
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Do you like the stories from around the world that recognize and celebrate the people and events making a positive change? Tune in to The Optimist Daily's Weekly Roundup, where our solutions-focused stories continue, and hear behind-the-scenes discussions from the people bringing you the news.
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Dr Karl’s a curious optimist – a great combination for a science lover. Join him and his guests for weird facts, amazing conversation and remember, it’s never too late for a happy childhood. https://drkarl.com/
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Welcome to The Change Optimist podcast hosted by Mathew Growden (a.k.a. Growdy). A weekly podcast of interesting conversations with interesting people.
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Entrepreneur, mother, and cofounder of Mamava—the inventor of the freestanding lactation pod—Sascha Mayer introduces her newest baby: The Bodacious Optimist, a podcast dedicated to celebrating and learning from the people who have inspired and supported her entrepreneurial journey. They are designers and storytellers, business leaders and activists who have challenged the status quo and thrived. Bodacious Optimists believe that there are always solutions waiting to be unveiled.
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• We will be taking about being more conscious of our behavior and mental thoughts and ways to avoid habits that can destroy us in the long run • Also, we are discussing ways to identifying our mental state on mind • Ways of facing and connecting true feeling with the right emotion. • Tips on how to avoid suppressing your true feelings and start connecting it with the real life situation at current.
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I’m Amy McDonald, and I am on the hunt for the next generation of leaders, both in the ballot boxes and the teams behind them. On The Foolish Optimist, you’ll find interviews with candidates running for office in the 2025 and 2026 elections and beyond. But we also speak with civilians working behind the scenes to make elections go. You’ll find tidbits on how to communicate effectively, how neuroscience fits into campaigns, and what you can do with your current skills to help get quality cand ...
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The Optimistic Curmudgeon is an interview podcast where Josh Herring interviews expert guests whose credentials and experience help listeners understand truth in a confusing world. We discuss issues under seven areas: economics, politics, education, philosophy, business, virtue, and leadership! May the best ideas win.
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Helping Children Worldwide; Dr. Laura Horvath, Emmanuel M. Nabieu, Yasmine Vaughan, Melody Curtiss
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Vital voices in the fields of global health, global child welfare reform and family separation, and those intent on conducting ethical missions in low resource communities and developing nations. Join our hosts as they engage in conversations with diverse guests from across the globe, sharing optimistic views, experiences, and suggestions for better and best practices as they discuss these difficult topics.
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Welcome to The Optimistic Outlook, a daily podcast with one idea to help you train your most important muscle — your brain — and apply it in real life. I’m John Eades, sharing insights from real leaders, modern psychology, and daily experiences to help you grow and lead with purpose.
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This is a show tackling the daunting task of how to redesign everything in an age where knowledge is infinite, but our time is not.
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The ‘Eternal Optimist’ is the show for people who see the good in the world and want to make a positive difference in the lives of their families and communities! Twice a week Matt Drinkhahn will help you see challenges as opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll start thinking bigger and playing offense in life more consistently. Every week you’ll hear inspiring stories from people who faced immense challenges and KEPT GOING.
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There is some good in this world and it’s worth sharing for.
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Love seeing good in people and I get upset when people don’t do the right thing. Cover art photo provided by Faye Cornish on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@fcornish
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Welcome to the ”An Optimistic Future: Our Actions Matter” podcast, where we explore the incredible power of individual actions to shape our collective future. In each episode we delve into important social, environmental, and economic issues, and discover how everyday choices can make a world of difference. From insightful discussions and expert interviews, we are compiling a list of simple steps we can all take to effect positive global changes. Together, through conscious choices and meani ...
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Host Yara Shahidi sits down with incredible changemakers to unlock their secrets to conquering life, love, career, and everything in between with unwavering confidence and hope. We often discuss joy and happiness, but this podcast goes deeper. Optimism is where the magic happens! Join us as we find ways to cultivate the practice of optimism in our own lives.
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Two IT nerds and longtime friends discuss technology, ethics, life, relationships, artificial intelligence, and a wide range of nonsense. While going on early morning walks for exercise, Sean Snodgrass and Kris Tyte realized others may (or more than likely may not) want to hear the kinds of things they talk about. Positively Pedestrian Podcast is aptly named. They are optimistic, positive-thinking people, they are walking, and understand that their point of view on pretty much everything is ...
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Gewoon Young Adults die ondanks in een crisis alles doen om hun business draaiende te houden optimistisch blijven of proberen te blijven (met ook realistisch blik) - Dit zijn hun ervaringen! Veel plezier :)
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Welcome to American Optimist hosted by Joe Lonsdale, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of four multi-billion dollar companies and other mission-driven organizations. American Optimist is an alternative to the fear, cynicism, and zero-sum thinking in mainstream media. Learn from the innovators and leaders who are solving our nation’s most pressing challenges -- and doing it in a way that will lift everyone up. Hope should dominate our discourse, and American Optimist will show you why.
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The Optimist! A podcast dedicated to giving popularly rejected film and TV another shot. Follow Ian and Sam on a painful and educational journey into the depths of entertainment's greatest disappointments.
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A podcast about everything we love in comics and comics related media.
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Join two friends who used to watch Felicity in college as we rediscover Felicity as adults! Melissa - your favorite optimist - makes you smile. Fish - your resident cynic, tells it like it is.
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When you're a late bloomer in terms of maturity at a marrying age, everything either seems confusing or emotionally unknown that you just laugh at depression...then laugh crying. Cover art photo provided by George Kourounis on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@neudekk
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Thoughts, ideas, interviews and conversations to kick post-travel blues and define your truth.
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The most optimistic videogame podcast this side of the Mushroom Kingdom. New episodes every Monday.
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Creative passionate artist who likes to share life experiences thru music and art.
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A C-list youtuber and his friends try to get to the bottom of things.
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The past, present, and future of the United States are full of promise. A promise sustained by the efforts of brave individuals and organizations who champion the pursuit of technology, improving the human condition, free markets, and a belief in who we are. We are losing the fact that we are a nation of dreamers, a catapult for those who have the heart to dare, a place that rewards ingenuity and innovation. This country, more than any other, succeeded by making possible the release of the h ...
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Democracy Optimist is a thought-provoking public radio series and podcast that delves deep into the heart of democratic processes, elections, and voting rights to ask a simple but vital question: how do we sustain our democracy? The series is hosted by University of Kentucky Election Law research professor Joshua Douglas, a passionate advocate for civic engagement, and produced by WEKU.
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The Optimist Podcast is a series of interviews with inspirational people making a difference all over the world. From Uganda to Indonesia to Paraguay The Optimist Podcast tells funny stories, explores different cultures, and features the projects and people that are making real change across the globe.
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It is seductive to fear the future because we are biologically programmed to look for danger. This natural impulse is enabled by popular media. However, this podcast is meant to awaken a sense of hope for a bright Humalogy™ future. With a more expansive view of the facts, history has proven that humanity constantly progresses. Technology is increasing the speed at which we experience this beneficial progression.
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Barstool Sports Presents the number one show for New York Mets Fans. You don't choose the Mets life. The Mets life chooses you. The Yin and the Yang of Mets fandom - KFC (the battered pessimist) and Clem (the eternal optimist) - talking through the ups and downs of riding the New York Mets roller coaster. Uncle Stevie, Steve Cohen, for saving baseball. We Gotta Believe. You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon M ...
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Relatively Optimistic is a podcast hosted by two siblings that talk about nonsense on a regular basis and decided to start hitting record.
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Welcome to the Optimistically salty podcast, where real life is happening. This is going to be awkward.
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You might think you know what it takes to lead a happier life… more money, a better job, or Instagram-worthy vacations. You’re dead wrong. Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos has studied the science of happiness and found that many of us do the exact opposite of what will truly make our lives better. Based on the psychology course she teaches at Yale -- the most popular class in the university’s 300-year history -- Laurie will take you through the latest scientific research and share some surpr ...
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The old forms of the Left are moribund and the new forms are stupid. We're making a podcast that discusses the need to organize a Dialectical Pessimism and develop a salvage project capable of sparking a new workers' movement for socialism. A clean, honest, and unsentimental melancholy is required; we are cultivating one and would like to share it with you. “The challenge of modernity is to live without illusions and without becoming disillusioned. I’m a pessimist because of intelligence, bu ...
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A critical look at new technologies, new approaches and new ways of thinking, from politics to media to environmental sustainability.
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To respond to the challenging times we are living through, physician, humanitarian and social justice advocate Dr. Paul Zeitz has identified “Revolutionary Optimism” as a new cure for hopelessness, despair, and cynicism. Revolutionary Optimism is itself an infectious, contagious, self-created way of living and connecting with others on the path of love. Once you commit yourself as a Revolutionary Optimist, you can bravely unleash your personal power, #unify with others, and accelerate action ...
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Join your host, Dr. Eric M. Moody, in his continuing search for a more humbled and empathetic world. It's been said the key to the future of the world, is finding the optimistic stories and letting them be known. "Optimistic Tales" presents a medley of noteworthy and influential plebeian elite from around the world--from local and international community leaders to celebrity philanthropists. Dr. Moody's wide range of interdisciplinary insights, experience and expertise provides the backgroun ...
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The Nonprofit Optimist podcast showcases positive change agents and talks through lessons that their small nonprofits have learned. With interviews of executive directors, founders, board members and staff leaders, we share practical advice based on real experiences working in the non-profit sector. Since most nonprofit professionals wear many hats, this is a great opportunity to learn how to grow your small nonprofit without needing to re-invent the wheel!
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Why we find it so hard to save our own planet, and how we might change that.
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Underground libraries, rethinking BFFs, and other uplifting solutions
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In this week’s Optimist Daily Roundup, Arielle and Karissa explore solutions that inspire connection and community. From Warsaw’s new underground library that encourages commuters to swap scrolling for stories to expert insights on why you don’t need one “best friend” to feel fulfilled, the episode highlights practical ways to strengthen belonging.…
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Life’s challenges rarely show up when it’s convenient, but they are always the moments that shape us. In this episode, John shares Matthew McConaughey’s unforgettable story from Mali, Africa — and the powerful lesson that it’s not about winning or losing, it’s about having the courage to accept the challenge in front of you. Quote of the Day: “You …
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Forgiveness? Charlie Kirk 1993 - 2025
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In this episode of New Frontiers, Paul Johnson is joined by Henry Thompson and Bob Robb to unpack the emotional and political fallout from Charlie Kirk’s tragic death. From attending the massive memorial service to hearing the powerful words of Charlie Kirk’s widow on forgiveness, Paul shares firsthand insights into a moment that shook the nation. …
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The Foolish Optimist: Drew Williams running in Kentucky’s 1st Congressional District
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Follow along with Drew's campaign at WilliamsForKY.com Host Amy McDonald sits down with Drew Williams, a candidate for the US House of Representatives from Kentucky's 1st district, to discuss his campaign and vision for the district. Drew, a lifelong Marshall, Kentucky native, emphasizes the importance of improving rural infrastructure, promoting s…
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His Nuclear Reactor Will Make Energy CHEAP Faster Than You Think | ROP #52
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For 50 years, nuclear power has meant billion-dollar cost overruns and decade-long delays. That's about to change. Valar Atomics founder Isaiah Taylor joins us to reveal how his company is rebooting the entire industry by manufacturing small, safe reactors like SpaceX builds rockets. We dive deep into the new executive order that gives him until Ju…
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The Ghost Recession: A Brief Economic History of Now
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The economic pain that Americans experienced in 2022-23 was dubbed the “vibesession,” suggesting that negative public sentiment was out of sync with a healthy economy. But what we were truly experiencing was more like a “ghost recession.” As the Fed squeezed the economy by raising interest rates from zero to above 5% to get inflation under control,…
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In the House of Tom Bombadil - with C.R. Wiley (9x2)
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C.R. Wiley of @TheTheologyPugcast explains who Tom Bombadil is. Wiley wrote In the House of Tom Bombadil with @CanonPress , and that book opens a wide ranging conversation about masculinity, femininity, dominion, domination, dating, Adam, and the work of the logos in Tolkien's Legendarium. It's a wonderful discussion mostly grounded in The Fellowsh…
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From War to Medicine: The Resilience and Brilliance of Dr. Aruna Stevens - A Child's View Episode
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Send us a text What happens when tragedy and opportunity collide in the life of a child? Dr. Aruna Stevens' story answers this question with breathtaking resilience and hope. Born just before Sierra Leone's devastating civil war, Aruna's childhood was shattered when his father was killed and his extended family of twenty separated. He experienced h…
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Noah Miller on Corporate ESG + Improving Breastfeeding Infrastructure
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In this episode of the Bodacious Optimist podcast, host Sascha Mayer talks with Noah Miller, a leader in Environmental and Social Governance (ESG). The discussion delves deep into the definition and importance of ESG pillars: environmental stewardship, social impact, and governance. Noah recounts his unique career path, including his time as a prof…
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Brainstorming Solutions to Fix the Problems of the World
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An Optimistic Future Podcast founder and host, Bryan Rade, begins a dialogue on possible solutions to address social, economic and environmental challenges from a “top, down” perspective. Interested in a list of simple steps to help make the world a better place? Please visit: https://www.optimisticfuturepodcast.com/simple-steps Do you have a bit m…
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Happy Labor day! Please click the link to continue to listen to the Private podcast also, titled the Romance of water: https://latoyatheoptimistshow.com/register/citizens-of-royals/
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The Human Side of Misinformation Part 2 with Assoc. Prof. Marian-Andrei Rizoiu (445)
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In part two, Associate Professor Marian-Andrei Rizoiu from the University of Technology Sydney explains how misinformation and toxic online cultures spread. We dive into the “manosphere pipeline” targeting boys as young as 10, its real-world impacts on schools and families, and how it can escalate into radicalisation. Rizoiu outlines his team’s six…
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As a podcast host, I'm often asked, "What's your favorite podcast?" and my answer is always the same: Heavyweight. So you can imagine my excitement when my favorite podcast joined the Pushkin slate! Hosted by Jonathan Goldstein, Heavyweight creates space for difficult conversations and resolving long-standing regrets and unanswered questions. Balan…
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Patreon Preview -- Much Ado About Not Very Much: "Red-Brownism" and the Anti-War "Movement"
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This week, we read and discussed an article about a phenomenon that apparently some people are, or were, concerned about: the problem of fascist infiltration of the anti-war movement. We discuss the problems inherent in gatekeeping social movements and the lack of left-wing organizations of any size. We also chime in on the overblown concerns about…
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Are we kidding ourselves about decarbonisation?
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Australian rooftops are resplendent with solar panels, but sustainability expert, Martin Brueckner, warns the popular notion that we're rapidly transitioning away from fossil fuels is deceptive. When you add Australia's fossil fuels exports to our domestic energy usage, he says, it's clear that "decarbonisation is yet to begin in earnest". Also, wh…
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Mets Fail to Cut Magic Number; One-Game Lead, Four Games Left
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Follow along as Kevin Clancy (aka KFC Barstool) and Clem (aka The Clem Report) battle through another season with The New York Mets. Will the Mets finally make history with Uncle Stevie (Steve Cohen) at the helm of the franchise? Or did the Wilpons curse the team and ruin all hope of ever winning a World Series? We can't think that way. Uncle Stevi…
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You don’t truly know someone’s character when they win — you see it when they fail. In this episode, John tells the story of Roger, a young player whose response to both a touchdown and a fumble revealed more about his character than the scoreboard ever could. Quote of the Day: “Comfort hides character. Challenge reveals it.” 🔗 Subscribe to the dai…
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Perfection is an illusion that keeps you focused on gaps instead of gains. The real key is progress. In this episode, John shares how Sir Dave Brailsford transformed British Cycling with the philosophy of 1% improvements — and how you can apply the same mindset to compound meaningful change in your life. Quote of the Day: “Get 1% better today. Prog…
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Success doesn’t bend to shortcuts or quick bursts of effort. It belongs to those who are relentlessly consistent. In this episode, John shares wisdom from Patrick Bet-David, MrBeast, and his own 15-year journey studying leadership — showing why those who outwork, outimprove, outstrategize, and outlast will always be hard to beat. Quote of the Day: …
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PATREON PREVIEW -- Regrettable Geopolitics 09/20/2025
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The US is Behind On Drone Warfare, Satano-Nazi Terror in the USA, The Global Turn Against the Genocidal Apartheid State, The AFD's Gains in Former SPD Bastion, Reform UK is Britain's Most Popular Party, The Neo-Nazi Who Knew Too Much, Zelensky Is Losing Touch With Reality, Ukraine's Slow Collapse Continues... Send us a message (sorry we can't respo…
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Join us as Corey Rieck, from the Gilmore Optimist Club of Georgia shares how starting a Golf Tournament Project and raising money for youth activities in the community helped him build relationships by growing membership. Learn more about the Gilmore Optimist Club https://www.facebook.com/GilmerCountyOptimist/…
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Most people get praise and criticism wrong. Praise can make you complacent, and criticism can crush your spirit. In this episode, John shares a personal story about how one negative book review almost slowed him down, and the timeless reminder to guard both your head and your heart. Quote of the Day: “Don’t let praise go to your head and don’t let …
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The Foolish Optimist: Robert Arnold, Writer
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Folllow Robert on tiktok, instagram, substack or youtube at Defiance13 Host Amy McDonald engages in a conversation with Robert Arnold, a writer, poet, and activist from Helena, Arkansas. Arnold discusses his blend of Southern storytelling with political activism and touches on his current work with political candidates, including writing for Halle …
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How to Spend Your Time and Money Better (with Nobel Prize Winner Richard Thaler)
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We all behave irrationally. We pay for expensive gym memberships and only go once. We spend windfall cash on things we'd never buy with our salaries. We plan to do nice things in the distant future, but don't actually write them down in our calendars. These things can be bad for our happiness, so why do we do them? Economist Richard Thaler won a No…
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Graihagh Jackson and the BBC’s former Global Health Correspondent Tulip Mazumdar investigate how extreme heat, fuelled by climate change, is affecting pregnant women in India. In the southern state of Tamil Nadu, Tulip hears the heart-breaking stories of some of the women affected and explores simple solutions that would make their work in scorchin…
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Why Socialism Is Failing New York | Ft. Marty Dolan
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In this episode of New Frontiers, Paul Johnson sits down with Marty Dolan, a former Wall Street executive now running for New York City Public Advocate. From AOC and Zohran Mamdani to NYC’s $115 billion budget, Dolan explains why New York politics are broken and how he plans to fix them. Topics discussed: - From Wall Street to Politics – Dolan’s 40…
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The Human Side of Misinformation Part 1 with Assoc. Prof. Marian-Andrei Rizoiu (444)
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In this episode, I sit down with Marian-Andrei Rizoiu, Associate Professor and head of the Behavioral Data Science Lab at the University of Technology Sydney. Drawing on a three-year research project into the misinformation ecosystem, he reveals that online conspiracies aren’t just about false facts. Instead, they meet deep human needs for belongin…
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Hope after heartbreak: divorce support in India and 7 uplifting benefits of getting older
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This week, Karissa and Arielle dive into stories of transformation. From India’s empowering divorce retreats to science-backed reasons to embrace aging with open arms. They discuss why aging might just be the best chapter of your life (spoiler: less stress, more joy), how one woman’s loss became a movement for survivors, and what we can all learn f…
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For more than 40 years, Bob Bowler gave his life to serving the Special Olympics — raising money, starting programs, and building Camp Soar for children with special needs. He never served for recognition, only because it was the right thing to do. In this episode, John shares Bob’s inspiring legacy and why true leadership begins with service. Quot…
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Globalisation isn’t what it used to be thanks to the legacy of the Covid-19 lockdown and, more recently, Donald Trump’s weaponisation of tariffs. But while it’s often given a bad rap, globalisation is about more than just trade, it’s also about the international exchange of ideas and talent. So, is it dying, withering or simply transforming? Listen…
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Why Does It Always Have to Be This Way? - We Gotta Believe Podcast
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Follow along as Kevin Clancy (aka KFC Barstool) and Clem (aka The Clem Report) battle through another season with The New York Mets. Will the Mets finally make history with Uncle Stevie (Steve Cohen) at the helm of the franchise? Or did the Wilpons curse the team and ruin all hope of ever winning a World Series? We can't think that way. Uncle Stevi…
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George Washington once stepped off his horse to help struggling soldiers lift a heavy log while their corporal only barked orders. His simple act reminds us that true leadership isn’t about pride or position — it’s about humility. In this episode, John shares why humility paves the path to effective leadership, while pride only blocks it. Quote of …
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Starting is easy. Sustaining is hard. In this episode, John shares lessons from executive coach and author Scott Cornwell on why lasting change requires more than willpower — it needs a shift in mindset, structures for accountability, and consistent practice. Quote of the Day: “Real change isn’t about starting, it’s about staying.” 🔗 Subscribe to t…
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Years of Dread: Political Violence & The Spectacle of Tension
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Instances of stochastic violence in the United States are at an all-time high and the political violence of our era mirrors the political topography, disaggregated and rudderless. The boys got together this week to talk about Charlie Kirk and the newer/dumber "Years of Lead." A Stark Look at the Recent History of Political Violence in America https…
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The Foolish Optimist: Jordan Wood, Candidate for US Senate in Maine
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Follow Jordan's campaign at electjordan.com In this episode of the Foolish Optimist Podcast, host Amy McDonald interviews Jordan Wood, a US Senate candidate from Maine. Jordan discusses his background in combating corruption through his work with Democracy First and End Citizens United. He outlines his 2026 campaign priorities, focusing on fighting…
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Thomas Jefferson walked into the first meeting about the University of Virginia with detailed plans, drawings, and budgets — while everyone else showed up empty-handed. His preparation was so thorough, the group had no choice but to follow his vision. In this episode, John shares why consistent preparation is the precursor to performance, and how g…
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The Cash-for-Kids Study: Misread and Misrepresented
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You might have heard recently that a years-long poverty study “found” that giving $333 monthly to kids with poor parents didn’t make a difference. But here's why that’s the wrong takeaway: The "Baby's First Years" study wasn't designed to test cash payments. It is multi-year, ongoing scientific research into how poverty affects child development. R…
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The End of "Made in China" is Arriving Faster Than You Think | ROP #51
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For decades, "Made in China" was the default setting for the global economy. That era is over. In this episode, Atomic Industries founder Aaron Slodov explains why globalization has failed and how the great reindustrialization of America is happening faster than you think. We dive deep into why Apple is trapped by its own supply chain, how America …
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Join us as we welcome Bonnie Sherbert, the Governor of the South Carolina District who shares her take on the Magic of Leadership and how it is for everyone. She shares the aspects of leadership. Learn more about the South Carolina District https://www.scoptimist.org/
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Sports psychologist Bill Beswick said, “Sports psychology is letting the positive you defeat the negative you.” In this episode, John shares how to train your mind as seriously as your skills, drawing on lessons from Beswick, Dr. Michael Gervais, and Clint Eastwood’s mantra: “Don’t let the old man in.” Quote of the Day: “Don’t let the old man in.” …
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Healing Racism to Strengthen the U.S. Constitution with Susan Sturm
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What does it take to confront racism without falling into despair and instead transform our institutions for equity and justice? In this episode, Dr. Zeitz speaks with Professor Susan Sturm of Columbia Law School, a leading scholar and changemaker whose work bridges law, education, and community action. Drawing from her new book, What Might Be: Con…
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Will the switch to green technology become unstoppable?
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When people talk about tipping points in the climate, it’s usually bad news – the irreversible melting of ice sheets or the collapse of rainforests. But could there be positive tipping points too, moments where climate solutions break through and spread rapidly? Tim Lenton, Professor of Climate Change at the University of Exeter and author of Posit…
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Eat Like the People Who Live Happily to 100 (with Dan Buettner)
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Your eating habits could be cutting years off the end of your life. But there's a simple solution - eat like the people who live happily and healthily into their 80s, 90s and beyond. Dan Buettner studies the inhabitants of so-called "Blue Zones" - where people live long lives. Food and eating culture seem to play an important role this longevity. D…
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PATREON PREVIEW -- Regrettable Geopolitics 09/14/2025
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Newer Dumber Years of Lead, Newer Dumber Cold War Heats Up, Israel Kills Kids in Doha This Time, Europe Can't be Inconvenienced by Sanctions on India and China, Poland Shoots Down Three Slow Moving Unarmed Decoy Drones... Send us a message (sorry we can't respond on here). Support the show Visit the Regrettable Century Merch Shop…
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Science Under Siege with Prof. Michael Mann & Prof. Peter Hotez (443)
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In this episode, we sit down with two of today’s most prominent defenders of science: Professor Michael Mann, world-renowned climate scientist, and Professor Peter Hotez, vaccine researcher and advocate for global health equity. Together, they’ve co-authored Science Under Siege, a powerful new book exposing the forces behind the global anti-science…
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Understanding Partisan Power: Independents Rising
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America is facing one of the most critical moments in modern history. In this New Frontiers episode, Paul Johnson is joined by Bob Rob and Henry Thompson to uncover how both major parties are failing, how global power is shifting, and why independents could hold the key to America’s future. Topics Discussed in This Episode: - Trump’s emergency powe…
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Mets Swept by Phillies - We Gotta Believe Podcast
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Follow along as Kevin Clancy (aka KFC Barstool) and Clem (aka The Clem Report) battle through another season with The New York Mets. Will the Mets finally make history with Uncle Stevie (Steve Cohen) at the helm of the franchise? Or did the Wilpons curse the team and ruin all hope of ever winning a World Series? We can't think that way. Uncle Stevi…
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