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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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 a 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 questi ...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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The Optimistic Outlook explores the rise of a new industrial tech sector—the transformation reshaping American industry, infrastructure, and transportation. Each episode looks beyond today’s challenges in sustainability, workforce development, and digital transformation to highlight practical solutions powered by technologies available now. Featuring thought leaders and industry experts, the podcast examines how technology, leadership, and workplace dynamics intersect to shape the future. Ep ...
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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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Concerned about climate change, but short on time and not sure where to start? We get it. That’s why we created Climate Optimists. Our goal is simple. Provide everyday citizens who are concerned about climate change with opportunities to make a difference. So come along with us on our journey, as we explore the solutions to climate change and how together, we can make them a reality.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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A critical look at new technologies, new approaches and new ways of thinking, from politics to media to environmental sustainability.
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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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Welcome to the Optimistically salty podcast, where real life is happening. This is going to be awkward.
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Welcome to the AfriNuke podcast - The Number one podcast in Africa on nuclear energy bringing you Africa’s soundbytes on peaceful nuclear technology! This podcast brings you amazing views of peaceful nuclear technology through the African voice. Interviews, career talks, nuclear applications, competitions, giveaways, industries, decarbonization, healthcare, cancer, nuclear security, clean energy, electricity, sustainability, research, unexpected/unusual perspectives and maybe some killer ins ...
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Listen for today's top stories, with context, in just 15 minutes. Get informed from Bloomberg's 3,000 journalists and analysts.
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The podcast for managers who want to rework the workplace and leave a lasting legacy by putting people first. Your host for Manager on a Mission is Tosca Fasso, a former Fortune 100 executive with 30 years of management experience turned podcaster, author, speaker, consultant and optimist. Whether you're a first-time or aspiring manager or even a veteran leader who's been wondering how to navigate Corporate America while still being your authentic self, this is the podcast for you. With ever ...
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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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In this episode, John shares a story about Novak Djokovic and the mental skill that separates world class performers from the rest. You will learn why negative thoughts are unavoidable, how quickly moving past them is a trainable skill, and a simple "Cross the Line" technique you can use today. 🟩 Quote of the Day: "You are not stuck with the mind y…
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Is the American Dream still Made in America? A renewed surge of interest in U.S. manufacturing has revealed a huge challenge. There are hundreds of thousands of vacant positions and a labor force that lacks the necessary skills to fill them. While many label it a crisis, Carolyn Lee, president of The Manufacturing Institute sees an opportunity. In …
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The Faerie Queene: A Conversation with Junius Johnson (9x9)
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Junius Johnson discusses Edmund Spenser's great poem, The Faerie Queene. With a great focus on allegory, symbolism, pageantry, and characters, this conversation is a great place to start if you want to get into Spenser. And if you've made the journey to Faerie, this conversation will be a great refresher on the best poem in 16th century England! Re…
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The Foolish Optimist: Itay Balely from the LGBTQ Victory Insitute
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Empowering the Next Generation: Insights from Itay Balely on Political Candidates and Training Get involved at https://victoryinstitute.org/. Host Amy McDonald welcomes Itay Balely, Director of Training at the LGBTQ+ Victory Institute, to The Foolish Optimist Podcast. They discuss the importance of political training programs that equip LGBTQ+ cand…
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Help Desk or Round Table? Your Mission Trip Might Need a Makeover
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Send us a text Dr. Hunter Farrell challenges everything you thought you knew about short-term missions with compelling insights drawn from his 30+ years of global mission experience and anthropological research. He reveals startling statistics about our mission economy: American Christians spend $3.5-5 billion annually sending 1.6 million people on…
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Tariffs, AI Layoffs, and the new Arizona Independent Party
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America is at a crossroads — politically, economically, and technologically. In this episode of New Frontiers, Paul Johnson sits down with Eliott Pollack, Henry Thompson, and Bob Robb to unpack the forces reshaping the country. - The conversation dives into Donald Trump’s tariffs and his clash with Ronald Reagan’s free-market legacy, exposing how p…
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How $500 Drones Are Forcing America to Reinvent Its Military | ROP #59
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A handful of $500 drones recently caused $5 billion in damage to a fleet of Russian strategic bombers. This is the new reality of warfare, and America is not ready. In this episode, CX2 founder Nathan explains how the cheap drone revolution is forcing the US to completely reinvent its military playbook. We dive deep into the invisible battlefield o…
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The science of saving lives: new breakthroughs in immunity and allergy prevention
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In this week's episode, Arielle and Karissa gab about two groundbreaking medical solutions changing lives: a one-time gene therapy that helps children with ADA-SCID develop healthy immune systems, and new pediatric guidelines that could drastically reduce peanut allergies. Plus, meet this week's inspiring Local Changemakers — the Oregon senior dog …
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An Optimistic Future Podcast founder and host, Bryan Rade, continues 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 bi…
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Retcon on Season One (+ Executive Orderpalooza)
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Optimist Economy got its start almost exactly one year ago with a phone call that began, "Hear me out…" Thirty-two episodes later we ask, “What have we done?” Mostly we conditioned ourselves to keep our eye on the ball – the better U.S. economy and future that are possible – through a lot of very bad news days. In the background, we both moved. Kat…
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S3 #7: What if Doing OKRs and Goals Right Is Still Wrong for Today's Workplace? - with Radhika Dutt
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What if everything we've been taught about goal-setting is fundamentally wrong for the work we actually do today? In today’s episode, Radhika Dutt, author of Radical Product Thinking, makes the case that traditional goal-setting methodologies are solving a 1940s problem and aren’t helping organizations deliver their best work anymore - and haven’t …
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Global Markets Extend Selloff; Saudi Arabia's MBS to Visit White House
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On today's podcast: 1) Global markets extended a broad selloff, with US stock futures signaling a fourth day of losses and Bitcoin briefly slipping below $90,000 as traders pulled away from speculative assets. S&P 500 futures fell 0.3% after the benchmark closed below its 50-day moving average in the previous session, a sign of scope for further lo…
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Trump Urges House Vote for Epstein Files Release; Bessent on $2K Tariff Dividend Checks
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On today's podcast: 1) The Justice Department would have to publicly release unclassified records relating to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein under a House proposal set for a vote this week. On Sunday, President Trump said House Republicans should vote to require the DOJ to release the files, effectively reversing a po…
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Deliberative Polling® Can Save Democracy: Vision of James Fishkin
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Dr. Paul Zeitz sits down with Professor James S. Fishkin of Stanford University—the mind behind Deliberative Polling®—to explore whether informed dialogue can heal democracy’s divisions. Fishkin shares how a single “eureka” moment in 1988 led to a global movement transforming how citizens think, talk, and decide together. From Texas to Mongolia, an…
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Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend: Nvidia Earnings Preview
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Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to earnings from Nvidia, Walmart, and Target. In the UK – a look ahead to the European Business Summit. In Asia – a look ahead to Japan’s upcoming GDP report. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf…
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Science in Oz: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly with Dr. Catherine Ball (452)
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In this episode, futurist and award-winning scientist Dr Catherine Ball dives into the state of science in Australia, uncovering the good, the bad, and the overlooked. From humanoid robotics and wearable exoskeletons transforming healthcare, to Australia's lagging space economy, Ball offers an unflinching look at where we stand. She also highlights…
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Shortcuts promise quick results but always leave a trace. John shares why the hard way builds strength, character, and trust — and how true excellence comes from doing things the right way, not the fastest way. 🟩 Quote of the Day: "Excellence isn't found in shortcuts." 🔗 Subscribe to the daily newsletter: https://theoptimisticoutlook.beehiiv.com/su…
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Trump Readies Tariff Cuts in Affordability Push; Fed Rate Cut Doubts Grow
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On today's podcast: 1) President Trump is readying substantial tariff cuts designed to address high food prices and a series of new trade deals — including framework agreements with Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador and Ecuador — as he seeks to address voter concerns over the cost of goods. The push comes after electoral victories for Democrats las…
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Microplastic removal and decarbonising cement
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Negotiations over a global treaty on microplastics have broken down. So, where to from here for one of the world's biggest environmental threats? We also get an update on new efforts to clean-up the cement production industry; and we look at AI chatbots and the increasing role they're playing as sources of advice and emotional support. Guests Dr Pr…
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Time and experience shape the way we see people. In this episode, John shares a lesson from author and CEO Bob Chapman that can change the way you lead and live: "The lens through which you see people affects the way you treat people." 🟩 Quote of the Day: "Change how you see people, and you'll change how you lead them." 🔗 Subscribe to the daily new…
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Shutdown Ends as Trump Signs Spending Bill; Trump-Epstein Ties Back in Spotlight
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On today's podcast: 1) President Trump signed legislation to end the longest government shutdown in US history, marking the official conclusion to a 43-day impasse that halted food aid to millions of households, canceled thousands of flights and forced federal workers to go unpaid for more than a month. Trump’s signature means the government can be…
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Be the Reason Someone Believes in Goodness Again
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It's easy to believe the world has gone bad. But one small act of kindness can reset someone's entire outlook. John tells a story of unexpected generosity that reminds us what it means to be a tone setter for good. 🟩 Quote of the Day: "Be a tone setter for good." 🔗 Subscribe to the daily newsletter: https://theoptimisticoutlook.beehiiv.com/subscrib…
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House to Return for Shutdown Vote; Trump to Host Finance CEOs at White House
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On today's podcast: 1) The US House of Representatives will be back at work Wednesday for the first time in 53 days to vote on a bill that would end the longest government shutdown record. The legislation would relieve the sharpest pain points, including delayed SNAP benefits, air travel chaos and government worker furloughs. But it won’t address t…
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The Foolish Optimist: Emily Morgul for Texas
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The Rise of Progressive Voices: A Conversation with Emily Morgul Amy McDonald, host of The Foolish Optimist Podcast, interviews Emily Morgul, a second-generation Turkish American running for the U.S. Senate from Texas. In the discussion, Emily explains how Roe v. Wade's overturn spurred her decision to run for office, highlighting her aim to repres…
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Disappointment is impossible to avoid, but regret is not. John shares a powerful story about his son's wrestling match and what Nick Saban's quote — "If you can live with the pain of discipline, you'll never have to live with the pain of disappointment" — really means in life and leadership. 🟩 Quote of the Day: "No one celebrates your discipline un…
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Warren Buffett just released what may be his final annual letter, and his closing words were not about investing or money. They were about character, reflection, and kindness. In this episode, John shares Buffett's powerful message about what it means to live well, learn from mistakes, and measure success by how you treat others. 🟩 Quote of the Day…
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US Shutdown Nears End as Senate Passes Deal; Trump Teases India Trade Pact
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On today's podcast: 1) A record-setting 41-day US government shutdown is on a path to end as soon as Wednesday after the Senate passed a temporary funding measure backed by a group of eight centrist Democrats. The Senate’s 60-40 vote Monday comes amid escalating flight disruptions, food aid delays and frustrations in a federal workforce that has mo…
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S3 #6: Why OKRs are the Key to Setting Goals Your Team Actually Wants to Achieve - with Philipp Schett
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What makes the difference between organizations that consistently execute their strategies and those that constantly struggle? According to Philipp Schett, it often comes down to how they set and manage their goals. When Philipp Schett moved from Germany to Silicon Valley as an innovation scout for T-Mobile, he expected to find radically different …
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People feel your energy before they hear your words. In this episode, John shares a simple but powerful practice for changing the atmosphere wherever you go — the Energy Smile. Learn how showing up with intention can shift a room, lift others, and set the tone for success. 🟩 Quote of the Day: "Be the reason the room feels brighter when you walk in.…
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Senate Advances Plan to End Shutdown; Trump Teases $2000 Tariff Dividend
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On today's podcast: 1) Democrats entered the shutdown seeking to renew tax credits to stave off insurance premium price hikes and to show voters they have the stomach for hardball negotiations in President Trump’s Washington. As the record-long shutdown neared its end more than a month later, they failed to achieve either. A group of eight Democrat…
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The Foolish Optimist: Fight Against Fascism Organization
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The Role of Community in Supporting Veterans: A Conversation with FAFO Leaders Get involved with FAFO at the https://www.fightagainstfascism.org/ This episode of The Foolish Optimist Podcast features an engaging conversation with Jasmine Johnson and Amanda Reed from the Fight Against Fascism organization (FAFO). Host Amy discusses the importance of…
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Food Additives: What's Safe, What's Not? with Prof. Clare Collins (451)
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In this episode, I'm joined by Professor Clare Collins, Australian dietitian and Professor of Nutrition and Dietetics at the University of Newcastle. Clare is my go-to expert when it comes to all things nutrition, and today she's here to unpack the often confusing world of processed and ultra-processed foods. We dive into what really separates the …
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Daybreak Weekend: Disney Earnings, Portugal Web Summit, China Singles’ Day
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Bloomberg Daybreak Weekend with Host Nathan Hager take a look at some of the stories we'll be tracking in the coming week. In the US – a look ahead to earnings from Walt Disney and Paramount-Skydance. In the UK – a look ahead to Portugal’s Web Summit. In Asia – a look ahead to China Singles’ day. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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Negativity is everywhere, but you can protect yourself from it. In this episode, John uses the metaphor of a raincoat to show how gratitude shields you from the storms of negativity. You can't stop the rain, but you can keep it from soaking in. 🟩 Quote of the Day: "Gratitude doesn't stop the rain. It stops it from soaking in." 🔗 Subscribe to the da…
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US Flights Cut as Shutdown Drags On; Musk's $1T Tesla Pay Package Approved
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On today's podcast: 1) Airlines across the US have started canceling flights scheduled for the coming days, as the longest government shutdown in history upends air travel and leaves thousands of passengers scrambling to firm up plans. With about 700 Friday flights already canceled by the four largest airlines, the world’s busiest aviation market h…
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Learning how to learn in the age of generative AI
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It's exactly three years since ChatGPT burst onto the scene. In that short period of time the process of academic assessment has been in upheaval. Across the world educators are trying to address how students should be assessed and whether AI can be used for more than just helping a student to cheat. But a growing number of education researchers sa…
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Self-doubt doesn't disappear — it's there to serve you. In this episode, John explores Rick Rubin's insight about self-doubt and explains why the goal isn't to eliminate it but to make it smaller than your confidence. Learn how repetition, self-talk, and consistent effort can help you outwork doubt one action at a time. 🟩 Quote of the Day: "Don't w…
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US to Cut 10% of Flights; Longest-Ever Shutdown Hurts Republicans in Elections
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On today's podcast: 1) The US will cut flight capacity by 10% at 40 high-volume markets across the country, though international routes will be spared, to alleviate pressure on air traffic controllers and the aviation system during what is now the longest government shutdown in history. The changes will start Friday, Transportation Secretary Sean D…
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S3 #5: Amazon Layoffs 2025: Firing 14,000 by text isn’t about culture. It’s a middle management massacre.
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On October 28, 2025, 14,000 Amazon employees discovered they'd lost their jobs via text message. CEO Andy Jassy claimed it wasn't about money or AI—it was about "culture." His 2024 compensation? Over $40 million. In this episode we’re looking at the truth behind Amazon's massive layoffs, revealing how they’re using culture and innovation as an excu…
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Remember Remember the 5th of November (Bonus)
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Josh interviews his students in Modern Communications as part of a bonus episode commemorating the Fifth of November. Guy Fawkes, traditions, integralism, constitutional order, "Jeeniors," and more. What happens when you have a good conversation with alert, well read students? Listen, and find out! And if you enjoy this one, be sure to check out An…
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Democrats Sweep on Election Night; Supreme Court to Hear Tariff Arguments
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On today's podcast: 1) Democrats swept the three major local elections in the US on Tuesday by wider-than-expected margins, giving the beleaguered party a much-needed boost 10 months into President Donald Trump’s second term. In New York, voters elected 34-year-old Zohran Mamdani, a democratic socialist, as mayor after he deployed a social media-sa…
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Inspiration fades fast. In this episode, John shares a story from a car ride that turned into the draft for this very message — proving that when inspiration strikes, you have to act. Hear how high performers like Tiffany and Brian maintain a bias for action and keep their inspiration alive through movement, not delay. 🟩 Quote of the Day: "Inspirat…
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The Foolish Optimist: Joey Marschall, Wisconsin's 6th Congressional District
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Joey Marshall's 2026 Congressional Run: Community, Healthcare, and Rural Revitalization You can donate to Joey Marschall - https://secure.actblue.com/donate/joey-marschall-1 or follow his campaign on Facebook. Host Amy McDonald of The Foolish Optimist Podcast interviews Joey Marshall, a Democratic candidate running for the sixth Congressional Distr…
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Sometimes the most impactful careers are the ones we never planned. In this episode, Sidra Maryam, from Siemens Smart Infrastructure Manufacturing Hub, shares how an unexpected career pivot led her to become a leader driving innovation, digital transformation, and team culture across a large-scale manufacturing operation. She reflects on the “aha” …
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NYC, NJ and VA in Focus on Election Day; Shutdown Pressure Builds
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On today's podcast: 1) Zohran Mamdani’s lead heading into the New York City mayoral election has withstood a furious push from Republicans, establishment Democrats and a coalition of Wall Street dealmakers. Aspects of Mamdani’s campaign that some thought would doom his candidacy — his vociferous criticism of Israel’s actions in Gaza, his past calls…
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