Best Digital Minds And Dark Dreams Podcasts (2025)

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1152: Freakish Food Fixation Fractures Friendship | Feedback Friday 1:35:25

6h ago1:35:25

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Your four-day hosting gig turned into a bizarre menu-reading tour with zero attractions, silent meals, and a shocking snack heist. It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!…

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1151: Wendell Potter | Killing Health Care and Deceiving Americans 1:13:26

1d ago1:13:26

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Former healthcare executive Wendell Potter reveals how insurance giants sacrifice patient care for profits and deploy deceptive tactics to fight reform. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1151 What We Discuss with Wendell Potter: Wendell Potter was a healthcare insurance executive at Cigna and Humana, and became a …

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1150: Randy Blythe | Making Peace with the Wars Inside His Head 1:49:28

3d ago1:49:28

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From addiction to Czech prison: Lamb of God vocalist Randy Blythe shares his journey of sobriety and accountability in extreme metal's unforgiving world. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1150 What We Discuss with Randy Blythe: In hindsight, Randy Blythe is grateful his metal band, Lamb of God, grew a gradual foll…

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1149: Slavery | Skeptical Sunday 1:11:10

5d ago1:11:10

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From Ancient Rome to the Antebellum South to modern Libya, Nick Pell unshackles the truth about slavery across human history on this Skeptical Sunday. Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common miscon…

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Ads, sports and games: how gambling infiltrated Australian culture 30:45

5d ago30:45

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If you're watching sport or browsing social media, odds are you will come across gambling ads. If you work in an office, you might've joined Melbourne Cup or footy tipping comps. In Australia, it can feel like gambling is everywhere. Today, we look at how everything from video games to shopping sites seem to be priming us for betting-like behaviour…

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1148: Face Father's Fury or Fund Future Fortune? | Feedback Friday 1:21:28

7d ago1:21:28

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Your dad denies ever hitting you when you were a kid, but your trauma says otherwise. Risk the inheritance to speak your truth? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If…

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1147: Daniel J. Levitin | The Science Behind Music as Medicine 1:23:30

8d ago1:23:30

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Can music replace drugs? Daniel J. Levitin shows how your favorite songs can release natural opioids, restore memory, and heal neural pathways! Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1147 What We Discuss with Daniel J. Levitin: Music functions like a Swiss Army knife in the brain, not just a hammer. Different music tri…

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1146: Ed Helms | Fame, Family, and Finding Joy in Failure 1:04:01

10d ago1:04:01

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Ed Helms dishes on fame's hidden costs, his Office-Hangover filming marathon, and why historic blunders might be humanity's most reassuring legacy. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1146 What We Discuss with Ed Helms: At 17, Ed Helms knew exactly what he wanted: to be an actor/producer for TV and film. This rare c…

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1145: Rwanda 2025 | Out of the Loop 1:12:25

12d ago1:12:25

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On this Out of the Loop, Nathan Paul Southern and Lindsey Kennedy explain the consumer decisions and corporate interests fueling conflict in Rwanda. Welcome to what we're calling our "Out of the Loop" episodes, where we dig a little deeper into fascinating current events that may only register as a blip on the media's news cycle and have conversati…

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A different kind of grief — what true crime pods often overlook 29:56

12d ago29:56

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For years, psychologist Patricia Harney avoided true crime podcasts and documentaries. They hit too close to home. Recently she's been testing the waters, and noticing these whodunnit shows often leave out a crucial element of the story. This episode was first broadcast in July 2023 Take our listener survey here: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/pMNc8…

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1144: Can Family Ties Overcome Son's Deranged Lies? | Feedback Friday 1:32:50

14d ago1:32:50

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After a criminal probe triggered by your unstable son's lies, you lost touch with your grandson. Is reconnection worth the risk? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! I…

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All in the Mind is doing its first-ever listener survey — can you tell us a bit about who you are and why you listen? We'd love to understand you better! We’ve kept the survey snappy — it's only seven questions. We’re especially keen to know the age range of our listeners. Take the survey here: https://forms.microsoft.com/r/pMNc8TK7b7 And you can a…

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1143: Laila Mickelwait | Exposing Pornhub's Dark Trafficking Empire 1:37:21

17d ago1:37:21

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Big porn sites enabled trafficking for profit. Here, Takedown author Laila Mickelwait shares how her fight against Pornhub led to industry-wide reform. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1143 What We Discuss with Laila Mickelwait: For over a decade, internet porn content provider Pornhub knowingly profited from ill…

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1142: Cannabis Redux | Skeptical Sunday 59:47

19d ago59:47

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From Emperor Shen Nung to Nancy Reagan's "Just Say No" campaign, Michael Regilio unpacks 5,000 years of cannabis history on this Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconcept…

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The silicon shrink – the worrying side of AI in mental health 29:06

19d ago29:06

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Chat bots as therapists. Apps that can track your mood and behaviour, offering earlier detection of psychiatric illness. There's a lot happening at the nexus of mental health and AI – some of it promising, some of it perilous. Today, science writer and author of The Silicon Shrink, Daniel Oberhaus, takes us on a journey through this emerging space.…

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1141: Dark Pillar of Community Abuses with Immunity | Feedback Friday 1:18:14

21d ago1:18:14

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A manipulative "dark guru" assaults women in your community while event organizers ignore reports. How can safety be restored? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If …

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1140: Mark Follman | How to Stop Mass Shootings in America 1:39:27

24d ago1:39:27

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Why do mass shootings occur? Trigger Points author Mark Follman explains warning signs, behavioral assessment, and how to stop attacks before they happen. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1140 What We Discuss with Mark Follman: Mass shootings are not random events, but involve a "pathway to violence" where perpet…

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1139: Fad Diets | Skeptical Sunday 1:00:46

26d ago1:00:46

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Fad diets work — until they don't. On this Skeptical Sunday, Nick Pell reveals why a sustainable regimen always beats restriction for lasting weight loss! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common mi…

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Dissecting the brain - live at the World Science Festival Brisbane 29:37

26d ago29:37

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The brain might be an undiscerning blob that makes up just two per cent of your body, but what it does for you is extraordinary. How much about the day-to-day workings of the brain do we fully understand, and what does the future of medicine have in store for it? In this recording of our live show from the World Science Festival Brisbane, we explor…

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1138: Her Exposed Bi Affair? It's Over! She Swears! | Feedback Friday 1:18:49

28d ago1:18:49

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Your wife was caught kissing her "friend," denied it, then gaslighted you when confronted. Now she swears they're platonic? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you…

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1137: Jay Dobyns | Undercover with the Hells Angels Part Three 1:22:26

1M ago1:22:26

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By popular demand, former ATF agent Jay Dobyns returns to take us deeper into the logistics of infiltrating the Hells Angels and living to tell the tale! [Pt. 3 of 3 — find 1 here and 2 here!] Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1137 What We Discuss with Jay Dobyns: ATF agent Jay Dobyns first infiltrated the Solo An…

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How the housing crisis is warping people's view of the future 29:05

1M ago29:05

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Madi's had 25 rental applications rejected. Seen absolute horror houses while searching for a rental. It's all driving her to despair. Today, how housing insecurity can alter our sense of agency and how we perceive the world around us. This episode was first broadcast in May 2024.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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1136: Marriage on Skids If You Can't Agree on Kids? | Feedback Friday 1:16:57

1M ago1:16:57

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You yearn for motherhood, but your husband's always made it apparent that he doesn't want to be a parent. Can your marriage survive? It's Feedback Friday! Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1136 And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and…

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1135: Sandra Matz | How Algorithms Read and Reveal the Real You 1:22:53

1M ago1:22:53

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Companies harvest 6GB of your data hourly. Psychologist Sandra Matz explains how they predict everything from depression to politics—and how to fight back. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1135 What We Discuss with Sandra Matz: Companies collect ~6GB of data per hour on individuals through social media, credit ca…

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1134: Ukraine 2025 | Out of the Loop 1:16:58

1M ago1:16:58

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Three years into Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Ryan McBeth brings us in from Out of the Loop to explain tech advances, geopolitical shifts, and what's next. Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1134 Welcome to what we're calling our "Out of the Loop" episodes, where we dig a little deeper into fascinating current eve…

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Fighting for focus in the age of distraction 30:02

1M ago30:02

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Be honest, how many times have you checked your notifications in the last hour? Or opened a new, totally unrelated tab? Or stopped what you're doing even though you really need to do it? Distractions are everywhere. And whether they're self-imposed or coming from our environment, it can be hard to focus. Today, we explore the ramifications of our r…

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1133: Should Mum Be the Word When Dad's a Cheating Turd? | Feedback Friday 1:08:33

1M ago1:08:33

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When your niece revealed her father's affair, you became the custodian of a truth that could detonate your entire family dynamic. It's Feedback Friday! Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/1133 And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and ta…

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1132: Scott Payne | Infiltrating America's Extremist Underworld 1:28:33

2M ago1:28:33

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How do ordinary people become dangerous extremists? Former FBI agent Scott Payne infiltrated America's most violent hate groups and reveals their playbook. What We Discuss with Scott Payne: Scott Payne worked as an undercover FBI agent infiltrating various extremist organizations, including white supremacists like the KKK and accelerationists such …

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1131: Hangover Cures | Skeptical Sunday 1:09:14

2M ago1:09:14

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Feeling rough after drinks? On Skeptical Sunday, Jessica Wynn reveals why hangovers hurt, why "cures" fail, and why dark liquors might be your worst enemy. Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common m…

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The magic of memory - live at Podfest 30:17

2M ago30:17

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How strong is your memory? Whether you're frequently forgetful or eager to improve, there are ways you can train your brain to recall faster and remember better. This week, we bring you our live show from Podfest at the Adelaide Festival, featuring neuropsychologists, memory athletes, and even some listeners! If you'd like to check out another epis…

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1130: Giving Wife a Hand When Dreams Are Too Grand | Feedback Friday 1:19:40

2M ago1:19:40

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Your wife's dreams soar beyond the stratosphere, but you can't even pay for the launch pad. Can you ground her without crushing her? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every wee…

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1129: Russ Swain | The Good Mormon Who Made Bad Money 1:23:08

2M ago1:23:08

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From postage stamps to diamond-dusted $20s: Former counterfeiter Russ Swain takes us inside the addictive world of artistic forgery and its moral reckoning. What We Discuss with Russ Swain: Russ Swain's counterfeiting career began with painting a postage stamp for a job application. This minor forgery later evolved into currency counterfeiting when…

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1128: Sextortion | Skeptical Sunday 53:12

2M ago53:12

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Getting blackmailed over nonexistent nudes? On Skeptical Sunday, Nick Pell untangles the dark web of sextortion and why kids face the greatest danger. On This Week's Skeptical Sunday: The basic sextortion scam is just sophisticated phishing. Those alarming emails claiming to have compromising footage of you? Pure fiction. These scammers cast wide n…

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Could AI keep you company as you age? 29:46

2M ago29:46

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Dementia usually involves a decline in your ability to remember, think and reason over time. And those with dementia are at a high risk of feeling socially isolated, lonely and depressed. As artificial intelligence systems get better and better, researchers are investigating whether AI companion bots could help improve the lives of those with demen…

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1127: Chaotic Kin Has You Rethinking Children | Feedback Friday 1:10:52

2M ago1:10:52

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Can kids you plan to have ever be safe around an uncle who chased a trans child with a chainsaw and put your fiancé on a kill list? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week…

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1126: Richard Reeves | Rethinking the Purpose of Modern Masculinity 1:12:46

2M ago1:12:46

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Of Boys and Men author Richard Reeves explains how we can address men's modern struggles without undermining women's gains. What We Discuss with Richard Reeves: Men are falling behind in multiple areas — education (60/40 female/male college ratio), mental health (40,000 male suicides annually), and economically (wages for men without college degree…

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1125: Bananas | Skeptical Sunday 59:45

2M ago59:45

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Bananas: nutritious treat or geopolitical nightmare? Jessica Wynn unpeels the shocking truth behind our favorite fruit on this week's Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misco…

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The ick: dating, disgust and evolutionary psychology 29:06

2M ago29:06

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Have you ever experienced "the ick"? It's that sudden, visceral feeling of being put off by someone you're dating. Maybe it's their hat, a hobby or even the way they laugh. Stories of the ick are prolific online, but it leaves us with a question - what causes it? To separate red flags from disgust, we get into the psychology of the ick - why you mi…

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1124: Your Aunt's 105 — But Is She Dead or Alive? | Feedback Friday 1:11:22

2M ago1:11:22

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Your 105-year-old aunt has vanished into the elder care system while a relative keeps her whereabouts a secret. Can you find her? It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! …

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1123: David Eagleman | Your Prehistoric Brain on Modern Problems 1:09:46

2M ago1:09:46

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David Eagleman explains why counterfeiting works, how our empathy fails, why mind reading remains elusive, and if we'll ever upload our minds to computers. What We Discuss with David Eagleman: Dr. David Eagleman worked with the European Central Bank on anti-counterfeiting measures, and his research revealed that most people don't notice security fe…

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1122: Feng Shui | Skeptical Sunday 41:57

2M ago41:57

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Feng Shui: ancient wisdom or modern woo? On Skeptical Sunday, Dave Farina unpacks how "chi" and "energy" get misappropriated in the name of interior design! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common …

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Can humans make it to Mars without losing their minds? 29:06

2M ago29:06

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NASA wants to send humans to Mars in the next decade or so. But can our minds handle it? We talk to a NASA psychologist and retired astronaut about the psychological challenges people already face on long-duration space missions — and find out what it will take to get to Mars. This episode was first broadcast in March 2024. Looking for another epis…

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1121: Ethics Expire with Doctor's Desire | Feedback Friday 1:26:13

2M ago1:26:13

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A friend slept with a mentally ill patient, got caught in a web of manipulation, and calls you judgmental for questioning her ethics. It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every we…

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1120: Scott Payne | How the FBI Turned Me Into the Perfect Outlaw 1:26:55

2M ago1:26:55

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FBI veteran Scott Payne takes us into the world of undercover ops: infiltrating biker gangs, near-death moments, and the psychological toll of betrayal. What We Discuss with Scott Payne: Scott Payne worked undercover for the FBI infiltrating The Outlaws motorcycle gang, forming relationships with dangerous criminals over an 18-month period to gathe…

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1119: Home Schooling | Skeptical Sunday 50:48

3M ago50:48

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Homeschooling: Not just for doomsday preppers anymore! Nick Pell joins Skeptical Sunday to unpack how kitchen tables became the new classroom battleground. On This Week's Skeptical Sunday: Homeschooling exploded from 2.5 million kids in 2019 to a whopping 6 million by 2021-2022, with most families sticking to it even after the pandemic dust settled…

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Do you hate yourself? Healing from self-hatred 29:44

3M ago29:44

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Join us for a live episode of All in the Mind at Podfest in Adelaide this March. You can enter to win tickets here. Many of us have felt self loathing at some point in our lives — maybe when you've failed at an important task at work, or lost an important relationship. But some people hate themselves all the time — their inner monologue is a consta…

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1118: Son's Safety Vexed by Schizoaffective Ex | Feedback Friday 1:11:00

3M ago1:11:00

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Your ex's schizoaffective episodes keep getting court-approved showtime with your special-needs child, despite restraining orders. It's Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!…

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1117: Anne Applebaum | Inside The Fortune 500 of Modern Dictatorships 1:10:23

3M ago1:10:23

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From Russia to China: Autocracy, Inc. author Anne Applebaum reveals how modern autocrats create a new world order by working together against democracy. What We Discuss with Anne Applebaum: Modern autocracies form opportunistic networks rather than ideological blocs, collaborating through financial interests, technology sharing, and mutual support …

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1116: Fake Foods | Skeptical Sunday 55:03

3M ago55:03

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From food deserts to ultra-processed flavor deception, Jessica Wynn maps out America's nutritional divide and corporate food games on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misco…

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'Bad behaviour' or just misunderstood? What to know about kids' mental health 30:23

3M ago30:23

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Developmental paediatrician Dr Billy Garvey has seen a lot of kids with behavioural issue over the years, and there are ten things he wishes all parents understood about their kids mental health. From insecure attachment to separation anxiety to emotional difficulties – he gives us the low down on why kids get labelled ‘bad’ – and what’s really goi…

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