Best Think Fast Talk Smart Podcasts (2025)

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233. Tech Tools: Write with Confidence and Impact 11:54

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Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick. Clarity is the cornerstone of great communication—but turning your thoughts into words isn’t always simple. That’s why Grammarly exists: to help you express yourself with confidence and precision, no matter the context. For over a decade, Grammarly has helped millions of people …

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10.03.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Travel Warning: The Luggage Tag Scam 33:42

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Clark goes pass wild with Frontier - and shares an important warning for air travelers who do something Clark will not do - check a bag. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 The Bag Tag Scam: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned o…

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Wartime Kill Switch: Human or AI? 53:36

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As modern warfare becomes increasingly automated and AI-reliant, questions arise about the use of a “kill switch” overriding autonomous weapons in conflict zones. Should the ultimate decision be in humans’ or AI’s hands? Those arguing for human oversight say moral reasoning, empathy, and legal accountability are essential, especially in wartime. Su…

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Powerful Leaders Don't Babysit: How To Create Teams That Drive Results 12:06

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Are you leading a team of thinkers or babysitting order takers? In this episode, Scott breaks down how powerful leaders create teams that think, innovate, and deliver results without constant hand-holding. He shares the frameworks and mindsets that turn order takers into owners, focusing on questions, outcomes, debriefs, accountability, and trust. …

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10.02.25 SPECIAL EDITION: A tribute To Financial Mentor Jonathan Clements 36:48

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Today, we reprise Clark’s interview with beloved colleague Jonathan Clements from October 8, 2024. He had, and still has much to teach us all. An Honest Conversation About Death and Finance With Jonathan Clements Special Edition - Clark welcomes longtime friend and colleague, Jonathan Clements. A London born Cambridge University graduate, financial…

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10.01.25 Warning: Sports Gambling / Assignment: Your Credit Report 31:10

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In this episode, football is in full swing, and so is something very troubling. People are losing enormous amounts of money on electronic gambling. Clark discusses how the nature of modern gambling can increase the risk of gambling addiction, and steps to take if this is a concern. Also - How accurate are credit reports by the 3 credit bureaus? Wha…

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09.30.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss 37:58

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The Crucial Financial Conversation Everyone Needs To Have NOW and Brand New Money Rule When was the last time you talked to a family member or loved one about your finances? Wes shares an important financial conversation warning that stems from a tragic and immediate crisis. Wes explains how a simple, 30-minute conversation could have prevented wee…

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232. Pause, Don’t Panic: Finding Calm in High-Stakes Moments 26:55

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To connect with others, you have to get out of your own head. Whether presenting to millions on live television or talking to just one person, Dan Harris knows that the quality of every interaction depends on the presence you bring to it. Harris is a former national news anchor for ABC News and is now the host of the 10% Happier podcast and author …

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09.29.25 This Open Enrollment Is Different / A Good Climb: CD Ladders 30:55

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It’s almost time to choose health insurance for 2026 and there are some significant changes coming with medical care. Clark has important info you need to know ahead of making your elections for open enrollment. Also, interest rates are up in the air right now. Is now a good time to open a CD and/or CD ladder with predicted interest rate cuts? Clar…

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Debating the Legacy of the COVID-19 Pandemic 53:15

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It’s been five years since the pandemic began, but was our public health system or society to blame for our country’s failures to stop the spread? Some argue that public health leaders were unprepared, mismanaged the crisis, and provided inconsistent guidance. Others argue the failures were societal, citing widespread mistrust, misinformation, and …

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09.26.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Amazon Prime Family Shipping 32:31

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, has Prime membership reached its peak? Clark discusses Amazon Prime, including why & how they’re ending a family sharing program. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Amazon Prime Change: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Mentioned on th…

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3 Deadly Business Blind Spots You Can Fix Today 19:14

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What blind spots are silently draining your revenue right now? Blind spots in leadership, operations, and strategy quietly sabotage growth and profits. In this episode, Scott reveals how to identify these hidden weaknesses before they multiply into million-dollar problems. Join Scott Joseph as he explores: (00:53) Why blind spots exist in every bus…

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09.24.25 The Geography Of Retirement / Fast Food Value Wars 33:26

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How much do you really need to retire? That is the golden question, and of course the true answer is “it depends.” If you’re worried you haven’t saved enough, new data shows the state you reside in can be a big factor in determining your goal. Also today - We’ve seen so much inflation in the restaurant industry, but now there’s good news for consum…

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GSB at 100: The Magic 20:44

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This week on If/Then, we’re sharing an episode of GSB at 100, a limited audio series created especially for Stanford Graduate School of Business’s Centennial. GSB at 100 presents a scrapbook of memories, ideas, and breakthroughs, as the GSB celebrates its first century and looks around the corner to what the next hundred years may hold. The first e…

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231. Secret Signals: Why We Rarely Say Exactly What We Mean 23:25

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Why what isn’t said can communicate more than what is spoken. We often speak in hints and half-truths, not because we can’t be direct, but because subtlety protects our relationships. “An awful lot of the time, we don’t just blurt out what we mean,” says Steven Pinker. “We hint, we wink, we beat around the bush — counting on our listener to read be…

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09-23-25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss 36:51

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What a Fed Rate Cut Means for Your Money and #1 Financial Fear (and How To Beat It) The Fed just cut rates. What does this mean for your money? Wes breaks down what the latest Fed rate cut means for your personal finances. He discusses how a drop in rates impacts everything from mortgage rates and the housing market to your investment portfolio. Pl…

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09-22-25 Investing With Robinhood / Price Concessions At The Movies 30:47

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Today Clark talks about the new Robinhood experience. A pioneer of free stock trading, Robinhood is looking to build real relationships with investors. Clark discusses how Robinhood Gold works, with incentives aligned to savings. Later in this episode - when was the last time you went to a movie theater? The world’s largest movie chain is doing mem…

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09.19.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / HOTELS: What’s In A Name 41:19

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Something else that stinks? Finding rats in a hotel room! Clark explains why the name on the building is no longer a guarantee when it comes to hotel chains - and how you should approach booking. Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Devalued Hote…

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230. Tech Tools: Use Visuals to Your Advantage 11:28

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Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick. Clear communication isn’t just about sharing information — it’s about making ideas stick. That’s why Yuhki Yamashita, Chief Product Officer at Figma, believes the key to effective collaboration lies in turning complex concepts into simple, memorable visuals. For years, Figma has…

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09.17.25 A Homebuyer’s Budget Reckoning / First Hand Knowledge Of Second Hand Stores 30:17

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A stressful, burdensome price pressure squeeze play - this describes housing costs today. So potential homebuyers have much to consider. Clark talks through how to think realistically about the real cost of home ownership. Also today, the first way to stretch a dollar is to shop second hand. A simple reminder to explore a wider area of where to buy…

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229. Rethinks: How to Speak Successfully When You’re Put on the Spot 23:23

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To celebrate its second anniversary, we revisit our favourite tools and tips from Matt’s book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter. Original executive producer Jenny Luna turns the tables and interviews host and strategic communications lecturer Matt Abrahams about his bestselling book, Think Faster, Talk Smarter: How to Speak Successfully When You're Put o…

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09.16.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss 36:55

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5 Pillars of Investing (Good Times and Bad) and How To Pay 0% on Capital Gains Investing in today's world can feel complicated, but it doesn't have to be. Fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss breaks down the "5 Pillars of Investing" for both good times and bad. Also, he shares a powerful strategy to potentially pay 0% on your long-term capital gain…

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09.15.25 High Alert: Protect Your Accounts / Employment: Forward Thinking 32:11

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In today’s show, crooks are finding new, sophisticated ways to get into your accounts. There are risks with voice ID, 2 factor authentication, spoofing, pretexting and more. Clark shares ways to protect yourself. Also, how do you “futureproof” your career with so many changes coming from AI, robotics and more? Clark discusses the value of looking a…

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How to Paraphrase the Writing Task 1 Question (Without Copying) 4:43

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Hey everyone, welcome to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re diving into one of the simplest ways to stand out in Writing Task 1: paraphrasing the question, without copying it word for word. If you want to boost your score fast, this one’s for you. Paraphrasing shows the examiner you can use English flexi…

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Describe a Place You Love – IELTS Speaking Sample 4:35

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Hey there, welcome back to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for real IELTS results. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re lighting up a classic Speaking Part 2 topic: describing a place you love. If you want to boost your fluency and sound natural in your next test, this episode is for you. You’ll get a Band 8–9 style sample answer, some po…

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Is Masculinity A Prison? 53:50

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Men are falling behind in our society, and some point to traditional ideas of masculinity as the cause. What does it mean to “be a man” today, and how do labels like toxic masculinity impact that question? For some men, masculinity is a continually evolving identity that goes beyond narrow definitions placed upon it. For others, it's a rigid set of…

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09.12.25 Clark Answers His Critics on Clark Stinks / Our New Car Cost Calculator 27:08

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Friday - Clark Stinks day! Christa shares Clark Stinks posts with Clark. Submit yours at Clark.com/ClarkStinks. Also today, Empowerment in Action: Our team has developed a new tool to help you make one of life’s largest purchase decisions - exclusively at Clark.com Clark Stinks: Segments 1 & 2 Car Cost Calculator: Segment 3 Ask Clark: Segment 4 Men…

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Stop Translating in Your Head – IELTS Speaking Sample 4:19

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Hey, welcome back to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for real, useful IELTS tips. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re tackling something that slows down almost every IELTS student at some point: translating in your head. If you want to boost your fluency and sound more natural, this one’s for you. We’re going to talk about why thinking i…

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How to Make the Most of the 1-Minute Prep in Speaking Part 2 – IELTS Speaking Sample 5:08

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Hey everyone, welcome back to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for real IELTS results. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re going to crack one of the trickiest but most important parts of the Speaking test: how to make the best use of that one golden minute you get to prepare for Speaking Part 2. If you want to boost your fluency and sound…

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TikTok in the Classroom: Enhancing or Eroding the Teaching Profession? 53:15

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It’s Back to School season, and TikTok has been taking a larger role in helping students learn — but should it? Some teachers argue that using TikTok can help make whatever subjects they study more digestible and adaptable to different types of learners. Others call the app distracting and capable of undermining classroom authority and prioritizing…

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09.10.25 WARNING: Avoid This Credit & Debit Card Scam / Balcony Solar Power 36:05

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In this episode - a Federal sweep has revealed how transactional crime rings have engineered a common scam that is emptying accounts. Clark shares the warning and tells you how to avoid having your credit or debit card information stolen. Also, electricity rates are skyrocketing, but we are not sitting ducks. A breakthrough in self-install solar is…

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How to Keep Talking in Part 2 Without Freezing – IELTS Speaking Sample 4:57

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Hey there, welcome back to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for real IELTS results. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re going to tackle one of the biggest Speaking challenges: how to keep talking in Part 2 without freezing up. If you want to boost your score fast, this one’s for you. A lot of students panic when they see the cue card and …

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228. Negotiate Your Way to Success: Empathy, Mirroring, and Labeling 18:48

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Be ready, stay grounded, and communicate clearly — no matter what’s at stake. Communicating under pressure isn’t just a useful skill — it can be the difference between escalation and resolution. For Chris Voss, former FBI hostage negotiator and CEO of The Black Swan Group, it’s a daily discipline built on empathy, self-regulation, and intentional l…

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09.09.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss 39:39

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What Really Drives the Stock Market and Why Even Perfect Estate Plans Fail Have you ever wondered why the stock market seems to be doing great while the economy feels just... okay? In this episode, fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss explains why the stock market often tunes out economic "noise" like geopolitical events and rising unemployment. He…

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3 Easy Ways to Buy Time in IELTS Speaking – IELTS Speaking Sample 4:11

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Hey there, welcome back to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for better English and a higher IELTS score. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re talking about a tiny skill that makes a big difference: how to buy time in the IELTS Speaking test. If you want to sound fluent, confident, and natural, even when you get a tricky question, this epis…

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09.08.25 Your Retirement Plan On Auto Pilot / Subscription Creep 27:56

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New data shows the value of automatic savings into retirement plans - and the consequence of not having a plan. So if you don’t have access through work, start one yourself. Your map to retirement - Clark says let’s get on it! Your future self will surely thank you. Plus, a simple audit of your checking and credit card accounts is in order. Clark h…

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Don’t Say “Very” – Say This Instead – IELTS Speaking Sample 4:46

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Hey everyone, welcome back to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for real, useful IELTS tips. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re going to talk about a tiny word that weakens your English and how to replace it with words that sound much more natural and impressive. If you want to boost your Speaking score fast, this one’s for you. Today’s f…

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Band 7 vs Band 9 Speaking – What’s the Real Difference? 5:25

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Hey there, and welcome back to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re going to get real about one of the biggest questions I hear from students: What’s the actual difference between a Band 7 and a Band 9 in IELTS Speaking? If you’re aiming for a top score, you’ve probably heard the band descriptors thrown ar…

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What If I Don’t Understand the Question in IELTS Speaking? 4:44

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Hey there, welcome to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for better IELTS scores. I’m Teacher Phil, your friendly IELTS mentor, and today we’re tackling something that makes even confident students a bit nervous: What should you do if you don’t understand the question in the Speaking test? Trust me, even native speakers ask for clarificat…

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Should the U.S. Be Ruled by a CEO Dictator? 1:18:43

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In some policy circles, the idea of the U.S. electing a CEO-style dictator running the country like a company is gaining momentum. But should the idea be embraced? Those proposing the Dictator CEO, like Curtis Yarvin, argue it would challenge existing institutions and deliver cutthroat efficiency. But democracy advocates, like E. Glen Weyl, argue t…

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09.05.25 A New Generation Gets Ripped Off / WARNING: Booking Travel 32:52

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Today Clark addresses meme stocks and crypto schemes appearing on social media. An old scam in a new era is ripping people off big time, with the lure of finding a shortcut to wealth. Also - Booking travel at a time of instability in the industry means you could get ripped off. Clark tells you how it goes down, and has expert advice to help protect…

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How to Start Your IELTS Writing Task 1 (Without Memorizing) 4:00

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Hey there, welcome back to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for real IELTS success. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re cracking one of the most common worries in Writing Task 1: how to start your answer with confidence, without memorizing boring and obvious templates. If you want to boost your score fast, this one’s for you. Paraphrasing…

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227. Tech Tools: Move Your Audience By Moving Through Your Presentation 18:19

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Transform how you communicate with tools that make your message stick. Great communication isn’t just about what you say — it’s about what your audience remembers. That’s why Jim Szafranski, CEO of Prezi, believes that visuals and storytelling are key to making ideas stick. For more than 15 years, Prezi has been reimagining the way we share informa…

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Don’t Say “I Am Agree”! (Common IELTS Grammar Mistake) – IELTS Speaking Sample 4:36

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Hey everyone, welcome back to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for real IELTS success. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re going to tackle one of the most common grammar mistakes in IELTS Speaking: saying 'I am agree' instead of 'I agree'. If you want to sound more natural and boost your grammar score, this episode is for you. Small chang…

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09.03.25 Clark’s Streaming Service Update / A Senior Facility Payment Warning 33:32

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Today - How Clark saved money solving his streaming dilemma just in time for football season. Also, paying for skilled nursing, assisted living, memory care and long-term care facilities only gets more costly & complicated. Clark has a warning for those trying to navigate the system. Streaming Update: Segment 1 Ask Clark: Segment 2 Senior Facility …

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IELTS Vocabulary: Reliable vs. Trustworthy (Know the Difference!) 4:20

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Hey there, and welcome back to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for IELTS confidence and skill. I’m Teacher Phil, your friendly IELTS mentor, and today we’re zooming in on two words that pop up everywhere on the exam: reliable and trustworthy. If you want to boost your vocabulary score fast, this one’s for you. Knowing the difference be…

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226. Reinvent Yourself: Turning Uncertainty Into Opportunity 22:50

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Reinventing your life or career starts with reflection and conversation. Making the leap — to a new career, to the next stage of a relationship, or to a different version of yourself — requires honest communication. For Ilana Golan, being “leap-ready” requires that we answer three questions: Why me? Why this? And why now? Golan knows all about thes…

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Don't Eat Anything With a Face 53:15

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More Americans are moving away from eating meat toward a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle. But is continuing to eat animals a personal choice—or an ethical failure? Those favoring a plant-based lifestyle argue that eating animals is morally indefensible when plant-based alternatives can provide the same nutrition without pain. But meat lovers argue th…

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09.02.25 Ask An Advisor With Wes Moss 44:26

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The Power of Dividend Growth Explained and Is the Midwest the Next Silicon Valley? Should we fall in love with dividends? Fiduciary financial advisor Wes Moss tackles the classic debate of stocks versus bonds with a deep dive into the power of dividends. Using data going back 45 years to 1980, Wes reveals how an investment in the S&P 500 would have…

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Describe a Website You Bought Something From – IELTS Speaking Sample 5:34

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Welcome to IELTS on Fire – your daily five-minute boost for English confidence. I’m Teacher Phil, and today we’re going to tackle one of those Speaking Part 2 cue cards you might see on test day: describing a website where you bought something. If you want to sound natural and impress the examiner, this episode is for you. We’ll build real-life voc…