Best Resolved Debate Podcasts (2025)

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Getting Faster, Stronger, Ready: Sweden's Defense Minister on Reform and Resolve 25:30

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Since joining NATO in 2024, Sweden has taken on a more prominent role in European security. Swedish Defense Minister Pål Jonson joined Ryan in Washington to discuss how Sweden is supporting Ukraine, rebuilding its own military with more resources, and pushing for a faster, more agile defense acquisition system.…

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Inside the ‘Impossible’ Deal That Averted an Environmental Disaster in Yemen 37:14

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For decades, the FSO Safer had been used to store oil off the coast of Yemen. But when the Houthis took control of the capital city of Sanaa in 2014, the government-owned tanker was suddenly located in Houthi-controlled territory. The tanker fell into disrepair, and by 2022, there was a real concern that the vessel could sink, releasing more than a…

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How 193 Countries Agreed on the Crime of Aggression 40:29

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When the International Criminal Court was established in 1998, the crime of aggression was identified as the supreme international crime. But countries couldn’t come to an agreement on how the crime would be defined or how the court would exercise its jurisdiction. There simply wasn’t enough time. Those questions were revisited 12 years later, in K…

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#144: Simple vs Ornate Style, and Sylvia Plath vs Janet Malcolm

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Sylvia Plath, Janet Malcolm and our thoughts on writing style – welcome to episode 144! https://www.stuckinabook.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/tea-or-books-144.mp3 In the first half of this episode, we discuss whether we prefer writing style to be ornate or simple. In the second half, we compare Sylvia Plath’s most famous poetry collection Ariel w…

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EB. 139: The Truth About the Randle Cycle: Why You Can Eat Carbs and Fats Together 1:13:48

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In this episode we discuss: How the Randle Cycle actually works Whether eating carbs and fats in the same meal causes weight gain and insulin resistance The efficiency of using fats as a fuel vs carbohydrate How stress impacts fuel usage in the mitochondria How to determine the optimal amount of carbs and fats in your diet Check out the Energy Bala…

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The Last Stand Dilemma in Ukraine 24:59

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When should Ukraine commit more forces to a perhaps desperate stand to hold ground it will likely lose? And when is it the difficult but correct choice to preserve the force and pull back to the next defensive line? This is the real, agonizing strategic dilemma shaping the war, now highlighted in the fight for Pokrovsk. Distinguished strategist Law…

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Coming Soon: The Negotiators Season 5 2:23

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The Negotiators is back with a new host and all new stories from some of the world's most dramatic negotiations. Journalist Femi Oke takes us behind the scenes at a luxury resort in Uganda, as government representatives gather to establish the International Criminal Court's jurisdiction to prosecute leaders for unjust wars. We'll go scuba diving th…

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Is Strategy Possible Now? Ever? 1:03:29

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The American president has a ... different approach to strategy than his predecessors. To make sense of the extent American strategy can work and is working at the moment, Ryan was joined by Frank Hoffman, Justin Logan (Cato Institute), and Rebecca Friedman Lissner (Council on Foreign Relations). Join for the brilliant minds. Stay for the spicy tak…

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A Conversation with Former Chairman, Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. 28:29

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Gen. (ret.) CQ Brown, Jr. may have been removed from his post as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, but he isn't finished serving. He joined Ryan at War on the Rocks HQ to talk about how America can realize the true promise of its faltering defense industrial enterprise (the focus of a recent article he authored). Brown argues the playbook alre…

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EB. 138: How Low-Carb Diets Worsen AGE Formation (and What to Do Instead) 1:09:55

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In this episode we discuss: How glucose and insulin decrease glycation Why ketogenic diets can be worse than high-carb diets when it comes to AGE formation How autophagy helps to clear AGEs, but increasing autophagy is not the answer The true primary drivers of AGE accumulation The best diet and supplements for minimizing glycation Check out the En…

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#143 : Do We Avoid Books That Will Upset Us? and Agatha Christie vs Ethel Lina White

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Agatha Christie, Ethel Lina White, and sad books – welcome to episode 143! https://www.stuckinabook.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/tea-or-books-143.mp3 In the first half, we use Geraldine’s suggestion – do we avoid books that will upset us? In the second half, we compare They Came To Baghdad by Agatha Christie and Fear Stalks The Village by Ethel L…

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Congressman Himes on Venezuela, Latin America & a Disordered World 43:53

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As ranking member of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, Rep. Jim Himes of Connecticut has deep insights into national security. And he is concerned. He joined Ryan to share his thoughts on strikes on drug boats, the Trump administration's foreign policy in Latin America, the way the administration fails to work with Congress on m…

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EB. 137: What REALLY Causes Glycation (Is Sugar Really the Problem?) 55:59

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In this episode we discuss: Why glucose and fructose are not the primary drivers of AGE formation Whether blood sugar spikes cause glycation How fats and ketones can cause glycation What’s really responsible for glycation in type 2 diabetes Whether fructose causes more glycation than glucose Check out the Energy Balance Solution program here: https…

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How the Army Wants to Counter Drones 21:57

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Army Chief Technology Officer Alex Miller joined Ryan at a live event to talk about what countering improvised explosive devices taught him about defeating drones, what the Army is learning from the southern border about emerging threats, and what he wants to see from industry. He makes the case for deeper collaboration between companies, sharper f…

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Holding Ground: Ukraine, Russia, and the Politics of Persistence 37:33

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Michael Kofman and Dara Massicot join Ryan to discuss the state of the front, how Ukraine and Russia are staying in the fight, the possible provision of Tomahawk Land Attack Missiles, contingencies expected and unexpected, the failures of Russian diplomacy, and what the most important developments of the year so far have been.…

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BV #21: Fructose Lies & How Much Glucose Is Too Much 1:00:08

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In this episode we discuss: Whether there are benefits to taking massive amounts of glucose for healing Whether there is a limit to the amount of glucose we should consume Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.insta…

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BV #20: Huberman's Sleep Fix Fail, Resolving Nighttime Wake-Ups, & Meeting Nutrient Needs 1:14:48

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In this episode we discuss: Andrew Huberman’s ideas about what causes of nighttime wakings and what to do about them How to meet all our nutrient needs Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingroots…

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Is Europe Stepping Up on Defense? 21:57

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Well, is it? From defense innovation, to scaling capabilities, to budgets, the answers aren't easy. Ryan was joined by General Sir Richard Barrons of the United Kingdom and Peter Michael Nielsen of Denmark to sort through these issues. Barrons had a storied military career and most recently co-led his country's Strategic Defence Review. Nielsen is …

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#142: Can We Like A Character Who Makes Stupid Decisions? and Other People vs A Five Year Sentence

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Celia Dale! Bernice Rubens! Stupidity! Welcome to episode 142 of Tea or Books? https://www.stuckinabook.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/tea-or-books-142.mp3 In the first half of the episode, we ask if we can like characters in novels who make stupid decisions. In the second half, we compare Other People by Celia Dale and A Five Year Sentence by Bern…

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BV #19: Ray Peat Was Wrong About Biochemistry, Redox, and Structured Water? 1:01:45

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In this episode we discuss: Whether Dr Ray Peat had it all wrong Potential reasons why someone may be bloating from carbs How to add carbs back in following restrictive diet Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.ins…

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EB. 136: High-Carb Diets Cause Insulin Resistance, Overeating, and Glycation? (Eric Westman Debate Follow-Up Part 2) 1:04:48

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In this episode we discuss: Whether you should be concerned about low T3 or high glucagon on low-carb diets Whether insulin resistance is a problem of excess glucose metabolism or excess fat metabolism Whether a low metabolic rate allows you to live longer Whether high-carb diets cause overeating and insulin resistance Whether you should be concern…

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EB. 135: Eric Westman Debate Follow-Up: The Research on Low-Carb Vs High-Carb Diets 1:57:55

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In this episode we discuss: The mitochondrial effects of low-carb diets, and whether they’re actually worse for energy production The downstream hormonal effects of low-carb diets Whether insulin resistance is a problem of excess glucose metabolism or excess fat metabolism Whether high-carb diets cause overeating and insulin resistance And much mor…

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BV #18: Calorie Counting Nonsense, Weight vs. Health, & Fixing Lactose Intolerance 1:09:34

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In this episode we discuss: Ryan Fischer’s claim that the body only changes weekly, not daily Whether all calories are created equal How to fix lactose intolerance Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com…

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Cogs of War: Moving at the Speed of War with Horacio Rozanski of Booz Allen 48:47

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The future fight won't be won by those with the biggest budgets, most polished strategies, or largest armies. It will be won by those who can translate breakthrough technology into usable capability at speed and scale. Ryan was joined by Horacio Rozanski, the CEO of Booz Allen, to talk about the role his company is playing in this race. Having reor…

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From Alaska to the White House to the Battlefields of Ukraine 35:12

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In the wake of summits in Alaska and Washington, the war in Ukraine has become as much about competing diplomatic positions as it is about hard realities on the front. Ryan sat down with Dara Massicot and Mike Kofman to discuss what Putin really walked away with, how European leaders are trying to shore up Kyiv's position, and whether the conversat…

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#141: Do We Care About Weather in Novels? and Crooked Cross vs The Spring Begins

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Sally Carson, Katherine Dunning, and the weather – welcome to episode 141! https://www.stuckinabook.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/tea-or-books-141.mp3 In the first half, Rachel and I discuss significant weather scenes in novels, and whether knowing about the weather in novels makes a difference to us. In the second half, we compare two very differ…

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BV #17: Weight Regain On Sugar Diet & Metformin + Sugar Fasting = Disaster 1:27:06

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In this episode we discuss: Jay Campbell, Hunter Williams, and Mark Bell’s supplement stacks for staying insulin sensitive on the sugar diet Whether using Metformin while on the sugar diet helps improve insulin sensitivity The major differences between the sugar diet and the bioenergetic approach Real-life examples of weight regain and other negati…

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The Chip That Crossed the Line? NVIDIA, China, and the Great Power Tech Race 30:44

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We're diving into a major development at the intersection of tech, trade, and national security: the U.S. government's decision to allow NVIDIA's H20 chips back into the Chinese market. Brad Carson (former defense official and member of Congress) of Americans for Responsible Innovation and Liza Tobin (former CIA and National Security Council staffe…

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Forging Minds for Future Wars 28:44

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In a time of rapid change and global danger, how should the warriors of the future be educated? Ryan sat down with Vice Adm. Peter Garvin, president of the National Defense University, to tackle this question — one that cuts to the core of American military power. Garvin offers a frank assessment of how professional military education needs to evol…

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BV #16: Cole Robinson Flip-Flops on Sugar Diet Recommendations 1:20:54

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In this episode we discuss: Cole Robinson’s different iterations of the sugar diet and whether it’s okay to change your mind Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nutrition-blueprint/ Theresa's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/livingrootswellness/ Timestamps: 0:00 …

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Drones, Discord, and the Shifting Front in Ukraine 27:09

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Fresh from his latest research trip to Ukraine's battlefields, Michael Kofman joins Ryan for an insightful discussion on the shifting dynamics at the front, the role of drones in Ukraine's defensive strategy, and the adaptation of Ukrainian military command structures in real time. They explore the political turmoil gripping Ukraine, including cont…

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[Mini-Episode] Sugar Diet Cope from the Low-Carb "Experts" 48:53

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Download the free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Sign up for a free call for help with weight loss and other health issues: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/call/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 4:29 – Ben Bikman suggests the sugar diet only works for lean, active, healthy men 9:33 – Ben Bikman’s claim that satiety …

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Strategy in Contention: Debating America's Global Priorities 52:32

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Does the United States need a new playbook — or just fewer plays? In this charged episode, big ideas collide over how to sequence American power across the Middle East, Europe, and the Indo-Pacific. Ryan is joined by A. Wess Mitchell (Marathon Initiative), Stacie Pettyjohn (Center for a New American Security), and Justin Logan (Cato Institute) for …

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#140: Our 10 Favourite Books from 10 Years

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It’s time for our favourite 10 books from 10 years of ‘Tea or Books?’! https://www.stuckinabook.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/tea-or-books-140.mp3 Rachel and I have looked through the books we read for the first ten years of the podcast and have each picked our ten favourites – thank you for everyone who suggested this fun idea. Do get in touch at…

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BV #15: Kate Deering on Menopause & HRT, and Primal Bod Says Carbs Deplete Your Nutrients 1:22:41

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In this episode we discuss: Whether post-menopausal women can benefit from the bioenergetic approach Concerns with estrogen therapy and the harmful advice given to women in menopause and perimenopause Primal Bod’s argument that you don't need to hit your RDAs if you are not eating carbohydrates Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwell…

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How Ukraine is Adapting, Enduring, and Striking Back 27:59

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Mike Kofman and Ryan brought out the mics to discuss the pressing issues in the war between Ukraine and Russia. They focused on drones, the state of the front, manpower, Putin's approach to Washington, and the contested policies around continued aid from the United States to Ukraine. This episode features meaty excerpts from an episode of The Insid…

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BV #14: Carbs Are NOT Essential, Should You Eat Them? And Bill Burr on Fasting 55:05

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In this episode we discuss: Max Lugavere and Jordan Peterson on the essentiality of carbohydrates and whether we should be as shocked as they are Bill Burr’s fasting practices for fat loss and the psychological impact of fasting Free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide The Nutrition Blueprint: https://mikefave.com/the-nu…

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Gen. Donahue on Deterring Russia in Europe 26:05

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Gen. Christopher Todd Donahue, who leads U.S. Army Europe and Africa as well as Allied Land Command, joined Ryan for a discussion at WOTR HQ. For the first five minutes, they chat about his Army story, his time in the Ranger Regiment, before discussing how the Army Transformation Initiative is unfolding in Europe, from maneuver brigades, new techno…

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#139: 10th anniversary special! O Caledonia vs The Sundial, and celebrating 10 years

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Shirley Jackson, Elspeth Barker, and your emails – welcome to episode 139 of Tea or Books?! https://www.stuckinabook.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/tea-or-books-139.mp3 Can you believe we’ve been going for ten years? It’s wild to me! In the first half of the episode we compare two gothic-inspired novels – O Caledonia by Elspeth Barker and The Sundi…

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Introducing "The Iran Reckoning with Afshon Ostovar" 40:30

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War on the Rocks is launching a new show called "The Iran Reckoning with Afshon Ostovar." It's a members-only show but this first episode is free for all. Join us as renowned Iran scholar Afshon Ostovar takes you inside one of America's most complex and consequential adversaries. In this episode, Ryan introduces you to Afshon and his background (ab…

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BV #13: Ken Berry’s Fructose Fearmongering, Glycation Myths, & ChatGPT Says We’re Wrong 1:36:11

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In this episode we discuss: Dr. Ken Berry’s claim that humans would historically only eat sweet foods (like fruit and honey) 1-2 weeks out of the year Whether we should always do what our ancestors did to optimize our diets Dr. Ken Berry’s claim that fructose causes glycation Whether we can trust AI to provide accurate information Free Energy Balan…

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How to Think About the Future of War 31:10

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Gen. Jim Rainey, the commander of Army Futures Command, joins Ryan to share how emerging technologies are set to transform the way America's soldiers will fight and win. He also shares some key insights about the Army Transformation Initiative.

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Making Professional Military Education More Agile in the Air Force 16:24

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Lt. Gen. Andrea Tullos joined Ryan at WOTR HQ to talk about her experience and insights into professional military education, both for the joint force and especially the Air Force. She shares what Air University, which she commands, has been doing to optimize its mission for competition with China, the pacing threat, and a high intensity fight wher…

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The Israeli-Iranian War: How We Got Here & What It Means 27:53

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Israel's strikes against Iran's military and nuclear infrastructure, as well as its key military and security leadership, shocked the world. How did we arrive here? What did the Israeli strikes accomplish? What options does Iran have? How did the Iranian-U.S. nuclear talks fail to forestall this? Will the United States become a party to the conflic…

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BV #12: Gary Brecka Doesn’t Understand Thyroid & Natural PUFA vs. Seed Oils 59:30

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In this episode we discuss: Gary Brecka’s misrepresentation of thyroid function – are thyroid hormones methylated? How thyroid hormone conversion actually works and the factors that can inhibit it Whether taking thyroid hormone replacement suppresses or harms your thyroid gland Seed oils vs. unprocessed PUFA from nuts and seeds – is there a differe…

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BV #11: High-Carb Diet Misconceptions, Gabrielle Lyon on Gluconeogenesis, & Cold Plunging Concerns 1:16:30

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In this episode we discuss: Gabrielle Lyon’s claims about carbohydrate disposal, “earning our carbs”, and balancing carbs with muscle Whether the body’s ability to make glucose through gluconeogenesis means that we don’t need to consume carbohydrates How cold plunging may calm the nervous system by first triggering excessive stress, and whether tha…

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Moving Fast and Breaking Things 23:16

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"Innovation adoption is a contact sport." As the chief technology officer of the Department of the Navy, Justin Fanelli is one of the leaders responsible for ensuring warfighters have access to bleeding-edge solutions. Listen to his conversation with Ryan Evans, recorded live at an event in Washington, DC — our first episode of Cogs of War, a new v…

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EB. 134: The Sugar Diet: Lose Fat and Increase Your Metabolism WITHOUT Losing Muscle Mass 1:07:53

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In this episode we discuss: How the sugar diet, honey diet, and other similar diets actually work and whether FGF21 is really responsible for their benefits How you can lose weight while eating sugar and without sacrificing your health The side-effects of the sugar diet and how to modify the diet to prevent those effects The surprising effects of t…

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Help us celebrate 10 years of Tea or Books?!

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https://www.stuckinabook.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/10-year-bonus.mp3 A super quick mini-episode – well, not really an episode – asking for your contributions to the next episode of ‘Tea or Books?’. It will be TEN YEARS since Rachel and I first put an episode out into the ether – I can’t believe it’s been a whole decade, and I’m so thankful to …

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[Mini Episode] Sugar Diet & FGF21 Simplified: Muscle Loss, Stress, and Weight Regain 29:47

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Download the free Energy Balance Food Guide: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/guide/ Sign up for a free call for help with weight loss and other health issues: https://www.jayfeldmanwellness.com/call/ Timestamps: 0:00 – intro 1:20 – overview of FGF21 and how it gets triggered 6:40 – FGF21 works via stress, turning down metabolism and leading to w…