Best Especially Big Data Podcast Podcasts (2025)

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Palantir is Thriving Under Trump w/ Caroline Haskins 49:52

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Paris Marx is joined by Caroline Haskins to discuss what Palantir actually does and the growing influence it has within the US government and many large corporations. Caroline Haskins is a staff writer at Wired. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand bet…

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169. Why You Know Better But Don’t Do Better 29:37

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You've read the books, tracked the data, and analyzed your patterns. You can explain exactly why you eat when stressed, skip workouts, or stay up scrolling. Yet week after week, nothing changes. That gap between your sharp awareness and your stuck behavior has a name: insight paralysis. Tune in this week to learn why awareness alone keeps you stuck…

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Cheating To Win: Gerrymandering And The Fight For Fair Representation 22:23

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Ever wonder how a single political maneuver can silence millions of voices and reshape the very fabric of democracy? In this deep dive, Jackalyn Rainosek, PhD exposes the shocking reality of gerrymandering, revealing how cunning tactics manipulate electoral maps, particularly in Texas, to entrench power and sideline communities of color. From the h…

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A New Economy Will Deliver Better Technology w/ Aaron Benanav 1:00:35

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Paris Marx is joined by Aaron Benanav to discuss his vision for a multi-criterial economy and how it would alter the type of technology our society creates. It’s a plan to center human experience through democratic discourse while driving true social and technological innovation. Aaron Benanav is an Assistant Professor at Cornell University and the…

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168. Your 5 Most Common Health & Fitness Struggles 32:34

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If you're wondering why you keep falling into the same patterns with your health and fitness goals, you're not alone. After coaching countless physicians, lawyers, executives, and entrepreneurs, the same handful of recurring struggles comes up over and over again. That’s why, this week, I'm sharing the top five struggles my clients face when they c…

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Lines Of Power: Redistricting, Civil Rights, And The Courts 1:06:05

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In this powerful episode of Hot Topic, Bold Talk, host Jackalyn Rainosek, PhD, is joined by veteran trial and appellate lawyer Richard (Rich) Wilson to shine a light on one of the most pressing threats to American democracy today: gerrymandering. Together, Jackalyn and Rich explain what redistricting is meant to be, then break down the manipulative…

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Will AI Kill Your Job? w/ Brian Merchant 59:52

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Paris Marx is joined by Brian Merchant to discuss whether the AI bubble is about to burst and how bosses are deploying AI tools to kill jobs and degrade work. Brian Merchant is the author of Blood in the Machine and writes a newsletter of the same name. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with …

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167. Over-Scientizing Your Health & Fitness: Why More Data Doesn't Mean Better Results 25:05

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Have you ever caught yourself thinking that if you just had the right fitness tracker, the perfect app, or the latest gadget, your health and fitness goals would finally click into place? I get it. Data feels safe. Numbers feel concrete. When everything about your body, health, fitness, and weight loss feels unpredictable, numbers might feel like a…

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How China’s Renewable Push Upends Geopolitics w/ Kate Mackenzie & Tim Sahay 1:01:19

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Paris Marx is joined by Kate Mackenzie and Tim Sahay to discuss the geopolitics behind China’s investments in green tech and electrification, and how it presents the prospect of a new development model based on renewables instead of fossil fuels. Kate Mackenzie is an adjunct fellow at Macquarie University. Tim Sahay is co-director of the Net Zero I…

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166. When Healthy Eating Backfires 27:16

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Have you ever found yourself obsessing over every single bite of food you eat? When you've imposed rigid rules around healthy eating, the very thing meant to make you feel better ends up making you miserable. The constant mental checklist and fear of messing up takes up way too much brain space, and that’s why this week, I’m exploring why perfectio…

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Why Countries Must Fight For Digital Sovereignty w/ Cecilia Rikap 59:38

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Paris Marx is joined by Cecilia Rikap to discuss how countries’ dependence on US tech companies is harming them and why they need to get serious about digital sovereignty. Cecilia Rikap is Associate Professor in Economics at University College London and Head of Research at the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose. Tech Won’t Save Us offers …

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165. When Looking Good Feels Bad 30:57

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That old photo where you looked amazing might be lying to you. You know the one - where your arms looked defined, your waist looked tiny, and you got compliments everywhere you went. The photo that makes you think, “I want that body back,” while forgetting that you were actually exhausted, hungry, and missing out on life just to maintain it. This d…

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Will the Pope Be An Ally Against AI? w/ Paolo Benanti 56:22

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Paris Marx is joined by Paolo Benanti to discuss what Pope Leo XIV’s statements on AI, the publications under Pope Francis, and the ethics of AI from a theological perspective. Paolo Benanti is an author, academic, and priest. He teaches at the Pontifical Gregorian University and was an advisor to Pope Francis on artificial intelligence and technol…

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164. Crab Cakes & People Pleasing: How One Dinner Changed Everything 21:53

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This episode tells the powerful story of a client who transformed not just her body, but her entire approach to life after a single dinner changed her perspective. After years of yo-yo dieting and trying programs like Optavia, she came to coaching wanting something different. Listen in this week to hear exactly what happens when someone decides the…

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What Google Zero Means for Journalism w/ Matt Pearce 1:01:21

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Paris Marx is joined by Matt Pearce to discuss how Google’s use of generative AI is sending far less traffic to all manner of websites, but especially news publications, and what that might mean for the future of journalism. Matt Pearce is Director of Policy at Rebuild Local News and a former reporter at the Los Angeles Times. Tech Won’t Save Us of…

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163. The Uncomfortable Truth About Your Priorities 22:48

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The disconnect between wanting to exercise, eat better, or sleep more and actually doing it can feel incredibly frustrating. You know these things matter, you genuinely want them in your life, but somehow they keep getting pushed aside. Listen in this week to learn how to recognize the difference between "I don't have time" and "This isn't a priori…

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Trump’s Crypto Profiteering Is Worse Than You Think w/ Jacob Silverman 1:00:12

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Paris Marx is joined by Jacob Silverman to discuss Sequoia partner Shaun Maguire’s Islamophobic attack on Zohran Mamdani, what it tells us about the state of tech’s politics, and how Donald Trump is enriching himself through crypto scams. Jacob Silverman is a journalist and the author of the forthcoming book Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicaliz…

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Leading with Insights with Leslie Willis of DIRECTV 31:16

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We sit down with Leslie Willis, Senior Lead of Insights and Competitive Intelligence at DIRECTV. Even as the fundamentals stay the same in an industry and a category that is rapidly shifting, Leslie’s experience on the supplier-side and in client-side roles has shaped her path and led her to where she is today. Join us in welcoming Leslie Willis! D…

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162. The Second Shift: How to Stop the Evening Spiral Before It Starts 27:52

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That window between getting home from work and going to bed can feel like clocking into a second full-time job. The second shift - your role as mother, wife, pet parent, chauffeur, chef, and manager of all the things - is emotionally charged and exhausting. You're physically tired from your day, legitimately hungry from meals eaten hours ago, and e…

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Decomputing For a Better Future w/ Dan McQuillan 58:22

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Paris Marx is joined by Dan McQuillan to discuss the global push by governments to rapidly adopt AI at all costs and how citizens can critically rethink our dependence on these technologies while imagining a collective future that benefits everyone. Dan McQuillan is a lecturer at Goldsmiths College, University of London and the author of Resisting …

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161. Walking Through Discomfort: How to Stay Present When Things Feel Hard 27:28

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Have you ever noticed how exhausting it is to fight against your emotions? Whether it's trying to resist a craving, suppress anxiety, or push through difficult feelings, the constant battle is draining. And here's the truth: fighting against discomfort actually makes things harder. But what if there was another way? This episode was inspired by a s…

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Microsoft is Gutting the Video Game Industry w/ Nathan Grayson 55:09

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Paris Marx is joined by Nathan Grayson to discuss the latest round of Microsoft layoffs and how the company’s ambition to remake the video game industry around its streaming service has had significant consequences. Nathan Grayson is a co-founder of Aftermath and author of Stream Big: The Triumphs and Turmoils of Twitch and the Stars Behind the Scr…

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160. Self-Trust: Why Keeping Small Promises to Yourself Changes Everything 25:25

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Have you ever noticed how easily we break promises to ourselves? Maybe it's the workout you swore you'd do this morning, the meal prep you planned for Sunday, or the evening routine you promised to stick to. Each time we break these promises, we're doing more damage than we realize. It's not just about the missed workout or the skipped meal prep – …

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How the US Weaponizes Tech in the Middle East w/ Laleh Khalili 53:32

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Paris Marx is joined by Laleh Khalili to discuss how the United States uses its control of key technologies to shift global power dynamics, and how that specifically plays out in the Middle East. Laleh Khalili is Professor of Gulf Studies at the University of Exeter and author of the forthcoming book Extractive Capitalism. Tech Won’t Save Us offers…

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159. Stop White-Knuckling: Choose Peace Over Willpower 22:54

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White-knuckling through food cravings is what happens when you try to manage an urge by force alone, without any skill, strategy, or self-awareness to back it up. It's holding on with all your might and hoping the urge ends, treating every craving like a threat that must be shut down immediately. Join me this week to discover how to be in the prese…

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The Geopolitical Fight Over Huawei w/ Yangyang Cheng 54:05

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Paris Marx is joined by Yangyang Cheng to discuss how Huawei became one of the most powerful companies in China and how current geopolitical narratives distract from the issues at the heart of surveillance capitalism in the US and China. Yangyang Cheng is a Research Scholar in Law and Fellow at Yale Law School’s Paul Tsai China Center. Tech Won’t S…

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158. How to Return From Vacation Without Starting Over 25:46

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The post-vacation spiral is real. The guilt about what you ate, the dread of your inbox, the feeling that you need to “make up” for enjoying yourself... it's exhausting, and it's not serving you. So before you reach for that juice cleanse or promise yourself double workouts for the next month, let's talk about what you really need right now. Join m…

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One Big, Brutal Betrayal: The Truth Behind Trump’s Budget Bill 20:47

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References for Podcast 138: Epoch Times, Constitution Ave [email protected], Wednesday, June 4, 2025, 10:05 AM, “Bryd bath awaits.” (Any of the newsletter you will need to subscribe.) Elissa Slotkin [email protected], Monday, June 9, 2025, 12:58 PM, “Michigangers want to know – are we going to be ok?” The Washington Post, Brianna …

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Chatbots Are Repeating Social Media’s Harms w/ Nitasha Tiku 53:48

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Paris Marx is joined by Nitasha Tiku to discuss how AI companies are preying on users to drive engagement and how that’s repeating many of the problems we’re belatedly trying to address with social media companies at an accelerated pace. Nitasha Tiku is a technology reporter at the Washington Post. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective o…

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157. How to Eat to Build Muscle 38:26

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The strength training world is buzzing with conflicting advice about protein timing, carb loading, and whether you need to eat in a surplus to see results. With influencers pushing everything from 1.4 grams of protein per pound to keto approaches for muscle building, it's no wonder so many women feel confused about what actually works. This week, I…

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No Kings, No Silence: The American Resistance to Trump’s Militarized Rule 36:24

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Podcast 137 – Episode Summary Points 1. Trump’s chaotic tactics are not accidental—they are a calculated distraction to consolidate power while dismantling democratic norms. 2. The invasion of Los Angeles marks a disturbing turn, with Trump deploying military forces against peaceful protesters to test the limits of domestic control. 3. Trump’s use …

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Brazil's Battle to Rein In Big Tech w/ Laís Martins 57:52

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Paris Marx is joined by Laís Martins to discuss the recent enforcement measures against tech companies like X and Rumble in Brazil, how the country is grappling with the overreach of US tech companies, and the wider discussion about tech policy in Brazil. Laís Martins is a technology reporter at The Intercept Brasil. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a cri…

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156. When Stress Makes You Forget Everything You've Learned 26:51

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Stress happens. Progress vanishes. Or at least it feels that way. This episode is about what happens when something in your life makes it feel like all the coaching, all the mindset work, all the new pathways you've laid just disappear. Join me this week as I remind you that the work isn't about never falling off track. It's about remembering how t…

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A Nation in Peril: Trump's Power Grabs, Broken Promises, and the Fight to Hold on to Democracy 37:33

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Episode 136 Summary: 1. Foreign Aid Cuts Cost Lives: Trump and Rubio continue to lie about the impact of dismantling USAID programs, despite overwhelming evidence—including 300,000+ global deaths—proving these cuts are deadly and unconscionable. 2. Healthcare and HIV Medications at Risk: Millions of dollars in critical contraceptives and HIV suppli…

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We All Suffer from OpenAI’s Pursuit of Scale w/ Karen Hao 51:18

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Paris Marx is joined by Karen Hao to discuss how Sam Altman’s goal of scale at all costs has spawned a new empire founded on exploitation of people and the environment, resulting in not only the loss of valuable research into more inventive AI systems, but also exacerbated data privacy issues, intellectual property erosion, and the perpetuation of …

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155. 40 Days Sugar-Free: What We Learned as a Family 28:02

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This week, I share the results of a 40-day family experiment where we eliminated all added sugar from our diet. Taking on this challenge with my husband and two sons revealed surprising insights about our eating habits and relationship with sugar that extended far beyond the initial 40-day period. If you’re thinking about going sugar-free or trying…

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One Big Beautiful Lie: The Brutal Truth Behind Trump’s Budget 49:21

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Episode Highlights: 1. Trump’s War on Climate Data Puts Lives at Risk The NOAA's vital billion-dollar disaster database is being dismantled by the Trump administration, crippling our ability to prepare for deadly storms — especially harming low-income communities. 2. Planned Parenthood Under Siege The House’s passage of H.R.1 includes devastating d…

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The New Military Industry Complex w/ Sam Biddle 57:06

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Paris Marx is joined by Sam Biddle to discuss how Silicon Valley is shamelessly courting government military contracts, using tactics to silence employee dissent and normalize the situation to the public, and what it all means for the future of military geopolitics. Sam Biddle is a senior technology reporter at The Intercept. Tech Won’t Save Us off…

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154. Your Thoughts Are Valid—Now What? 3 Steps to Shift Your Mindset 27:51

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Many of us understand theoretically that our mindset impacts our results, but knowing how to actually change our thinking is a different challenge. Through my experience as a coach and my own personal development journey, I've discovered that meaningful mindset shifts happen when we have practical tools to guide us. Specifically, a tool I share wit…

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Real Talk on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion—From Both Sides of the Aisle 59:26

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Episode Highlights 1. Two Worlds, One Conversation: A liberal and a conservative come together to explore the real meaning behind diversity, equity, and inclusion—without political talking points. 2. The Roots of DEI: We examine the original purpose of DEI programs—how they aimed to increase awareness, opportunity, and fairness in workplaces and co…

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The Case for a Digital Detox w/ Casey Johnston 55:18

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Paris Marx is joined by Casey Johnston to discuss why she pared back on social media, made her smartphone much dumber, and what she learned about how bodies are treated online through her fitness journey. Casey Johnston is the creator of the She’s A Beast newsletter and author of A Physical Education: How I Escaped Diet Culture and Gained the Power…

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153. Competing Desires: The Mental Game of Food Decisions 30:30

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How often do you experience two competing desires at once? Maybe you want to eat the cake, but you also want to reach your physique goals. Do you make either one of those desires wrong for existing? This internal tug-of-war between immediate pleasure and long-term progress is something I see consistently in my coaching practice. Having competing de…

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Trump’s Second Term: Lies, Greed, and the Real Cost to America 36:59

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Episode Highlights 1. Trump’s presidency continues to be shaped by personal ego, lies, and a refusal to accept responsibility—creating a dangerous pattern of behavior that harms both democracy and the American people. 2. In a blatant abuse of power, Trump’s Middle East trips serve private business interests—especially for himself, Elon Musk, and bi…

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Generative AI is Not Inevitable w/ Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna 53:13

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Paris Marx is joined by Emily M. Bender and Alex Hanna to discuss the harms of generative AI, how the industry keeps the public invested while companies flounder under the weight of unmet promises, and what people can do to push back. Emily M. Bender is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at University of Washington. Alex Hanna is Director…

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152. Prioritize Your Mental Health: A Conversation with Dr. Michelle Chestovich 51:31

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Content warning: This episode includes discussion of suicide, which may be sensitive for some listeners. If you are experiencing difficult emotions, please know that help is available. Mental health is just as critical as physical health, yet we rarely give it the same attention. In my conversation with Dr. Michelle Chestovich this week, we dive in…

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MAGA and the Cult of Adolescent Power: A Threat to Democracy 40:13

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Episode Summary: · Trump’s threats against public figures like Mark Kelly reveal a dangerous pattern of intimidation and retaliation against those who uphold democracy. · His behavior mirrors a defiant, vindictive adolescent—unfit for leadership and utterly lacking the maturity the presidency demands. · Trump’s corruption isn’t just historical; it’…

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Elon Musk is Remaking the US Space Program w/ Tim Fernholz 1:00:57

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Paris Marx is joined by Tim Fernholz to discuss how Elon Musk’s influence in the White House is shaping the US Space Program, why he’s pushing NASA toward Mars instead of the Moon, and whether the Starship rocket is in trouble. Tim Fernholz is a senior reporter at Payload Space and the author of Rocket Billionaires: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and the N…

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151. Menopause & Fitness: Cutting Through the Confusion 38:49

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Confused about how to maintain or build muscle during perimenopause and menopause? You’re not alone. With so many conflicting messages from experts, social media influencers, and research articles, it's hard to know what approach actually works. In this episode, I dive into what's actually happening in your body during perimenopause and menopause, …

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Trump’s Second Term of Deceit: Unmasking the First 100 Days of Falsehoods 39:46

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Episode Highlights: Trump’s Second Term of Deceit · 32 Falsehoods in One Interview – The Washington Post reveals a staggering number of lies in Trump’s Time magazine interview, setting the tone for a presidency built on misinformation. · Economic Lies and Tariff Fictions – Trump drastically inflates trade deficit numbers and falsely claims credit f…

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The Roots of Elon Musk’s War On Empathy w/ Julia Carrie Wong 52:20

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Paris Marx is joined by Julia Carrie Wong to discuss Elon Musk’s recent opposition to empathy, how it comes out of the Christian right, and the relationship it has to previous discussions of longtermism. Julia Carrie Wong is a features writer at The Guardian. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society…