Best Ethan Wing Podcasts (2026)

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The Hidden Plot to Legalize Corruption with David Sirota 1:27:24

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It kind of seems like political corruption should be illegal, doesn’t it? Whether it’s happening on the right or the left, the whole filthy ordeal has made our government more dysfunctional for everyone. How did we get to this place where corruption isn’t just allowed but expected? This week, Adam talks with investigative journalist David Sirota ab…

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An AI Expert Challenges an AI Skeptic, with Ethan Mollick 1:29:29

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Even if the AI bubble bursts, the technology won’t just disappear. We’re going to live alongside some version of AI, so we have to ask: what does our future with AI look like? This week, Adam invites Ethan Mollick, AI expert and professor at Wharton School of Business, to challenge his skeptical view on AI and look at how it might impact our daily …

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An AI Safety Expert Explains the Dangers of AI with Steven Adler 1:34:31

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Why should we assume that AI is safe? As the technology has grown at an alarming rate, companies like OpenAI have seen wrongful death lawsuits begin to stack up as their product drives users to suicide. With the mental health risks, the societal risks, and the unknown risks, we have to ask, can AI ever really be safe? This week, Adam speaks with St…

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Exploring the Depths of Wikipedia with Annie Rauwerda 1:27:07

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While it feels like the very concept of an accepted collective reality has crumbled around us, Wikipedia has gradually revealed itself to be our accepted arbiter of truth. How did this social project, built on the backs of countless volunteers, come to be the one site on the internet that we all pretty much agree to be “true”? Or mostly true, at le…

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Plastic Pollution is Killing Us with Judith Enck 1:04:59

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Plastic is everywhere. Over the past century, we’ve stuffed our landfills, lined the bottom of the ocean floor, and even managed to get microscopic particles floating through our blood and bodies. Topping things off, the industry is only growing. Plastics simply do not go away, and neither will this problem unless we do something about it. This wee…

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Philosophers Explain How a Single Person Can Make a Difference with Alex Madva and Michael Brownstein 1:39:56

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The rumors are true: our world is a dumpster fire, and it feels like it’s growing hotter and stinkier by the day. If it feels hopeless, like it’s useless for one person to even try, perhaps it’s a change in perspective. This week, Adam sits with two philosophers to explain why change is ALWAYS possible. Alex Madva is a professor of philosophy at Ca…

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We All Feel Like the World's Ending Because It Is (Kind Of) with Lizzie Wade 1:16:23

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Do you have the not-so-creeping feeling that the world is ending? You might be right. The world’s ended before, and the world will end again—just not in the way we see in TV and movies. Lizzie Wade’s new book, Apocalypse: How Catastrophe Transformed Our World and Can Forge New Futures, explores how events like the colonial extermination of indigeno…

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America’s Secret Technofacist Overlord, with Max Chafkin 1:18:03

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You’ve almost certainly heard Peter Thiel’s name. You very likely even have an opinion about him. But how much do you actually know about him? One of the most powerful people in America is also one of the most secretive, because that lack of public visibility gives him much more room to exercise a scary amount of control over our country. This week…

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The Biggest Lie You’re Telling Yourself About AI | Ep. 106 13:34

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What if the problem isn’t AI... it’s your refusal to evolve? In this episode, Ethan unpacks a raw conversation he had after delivering a keynote for a room full of coffee, tea, and water industry leaders. These are real businesses still bleeding from the shift to remote work. Now AI’s cutting deeper. One man pulled Ethan aside and said what many ar…

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Let’s Replace Our Elderly Politicians, with Amanda Litman 1:11:57

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Our politicians are too f*#&ing old. We’ve covered the state of our dismal, sleepy, cranky gerontocracy before—but how do we actually get power into the hands of people who are not Boomers? Waiting for a mass die-off isn’t an option. This week, Adam speaks with Amanda Litman, co-founder and president of Run For Something, a PAC that recruits young …

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How To Navigate The Seasons of Business and Life | Ep. 105 13:47

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What season is your business actually in—and are you using the wrong playbook for it? In this conversation, Ethan and Justin break down why so many entrepreneurs hit burnout, stall out, or spiral into frustration. It’s not that you’re off track. It’s that you’re operating with summer expectations in a winter season. This episode may seem like a cas…

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Why Porn Bans Will Destroy the Internet with Siri Dahl and Noelle Perdue 1:48:20

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Half the states in the US have passed age verification laws that put pornography under threat. Not only does this compromise a vital industry, it puts all of free speech in danger as well. Today, Adam is joined by Siri Dahl, an adult performer and outspoken critic of age verification laws, and Noelle Purdue, a writer and internet porn historian. To…

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Are You Really Prepared? Or Are You Just Winging It? | Ep. 104 18:52

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What separates pros from amateurs? It’s not experience. It’s not talent. It’s how you prepare when the stakes are high and the room goes dark, literally. In this episode, Ethan and Justin dismantle the illusion of being “ready” and expose how most people are just hoping things go smoothly. From sixth-grade science raps to international keynote talk…

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Everyone Can Screw Us Now Thanks to Trump, with Julie Morgan 1:09:13

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Everyone in their right mind already knows the gift: Trump ran on helping working people, then immediately threw working Americans to the wolves in favor of helping the ultra-wealthy. But it’s not just Trump who is screwing us; he’s made it easier for businesses to exploit the average American as well. He recently eviscerated the Consumer Financial…

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AI Browser Battles & Video Wars: The Tools You Should Be Using Now | Ep. 103 13:21

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What if your next promotion didn’t involve more people—but more robots? In this solo episode, Ethan King breaks down the next major shift in business and leadership: agentic browsers and the rise of AI-powered digital employees. If you’ve been sleeping on tools like ChatGPT Atlas or Perplexity’s Comet, this is your wake-up call. Ethan shares real u…

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America is Addicted to Cars, with Sarah Goodyear and Doug Gordon 1:31:18

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While we think of automobiles as an integral part of American life, the fact is that they’re just objectively a bad form of transportation. They’re costly, they don’t scale well, and they’re a leading cause of death in the country. The oil and automobile lobbies have done a lot of work to make it feel like there’s no way we could live without cars,…

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Why You Resist Change, Even When It Helps You | Ep. 102 28:01

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What if your team isn’t resisting change, but resisting being changed? In this episode, Ethan and Justin explore why people push back on innovation, even when it clearly improves their work. From AI workshops to leadership missteps, they share firsthand stories and powerful frameworks that challenge how you think about transformation. They introduc…

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Stand Up Comedy with Tourette's with Benny Feldman 1:40:19

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Benny Feldman is one of the funniest new comics working today. He also has Tourette Syndrome, a neurological condition characterized by involuntary vocalizations and tics. Not only does this give Benny a unique rhythm to his performances, it also has helped him develop a fascinating personal understanding of how humor even works. This week, Adam ta…

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Stop the Slop: How to Use AI Authentically (Without Sounding Like Everyone Else) | Ep. 101 15:46

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Are you adding value, or just adding noise? In this episode, Ethan and Justin confront the AI-content crisis unfolding on LinkedIn. Why does it all sound the same? Why are smart ideas being ignored just because the wrapper screams ChatGPT? And more importantly, how do you avoid becoming part of the problem? They dig into how to use AI as a tool wit…

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The Ensh*ttification of Everything with Cory Doctorow 1:45:55

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Episode 100! 🤯 Are You One Streak Away From A Breakthrough? 19:56

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The Labor Movement Refuses to Be Destroyed By Trump with Julie Su 1:20:27

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Trump despises the average worker and has spent the past several months doing everything he can to demolish the labor protections that Americans of previous generations fought and died to win. We’re at an inflection point for the future of American labor, with our very livelihoods in the balance. Julie Su has been a civil rights attorney, Californi…

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How to Perform at Your Best, Even When You Feel Your Worst | Ep. 099 11:32

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What do you do when your body says no, but your life demands a yes? In this raw and relatable episode, Ethan and Justin hit record right after admitting the same thing—they’re exhausted. But instead of hitting pause, they share how they keep showing up with energy, presence, and purpose even when their tank is empty. This isn’t a celebration of bur…

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Will A.I. Slop Replace the Internet? with Jason Koebler 1:27:21

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A.I. slop is competing for space all across the web, and it’s starting to edge out actual human creators. The internet, once rife with possibility, is rapidly turning into a depressing wasteland of mind numbing garbage. Despite the massive volume of brain-waste being sludged out every day, there are still some brilliant human minds trying to turn t…

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Google's New Secret Project Could Reshape Reality Itself | Ep. 098 14:45

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What if you could design the Matrix with just a prompt? What if we could experience detailed, realistic worlds that mimic reality—and we could all create these worlds by just typing a few words? In this episode, Ethan and Justin react to Google's Genie 3 project, a revolutionary AI that builds infinite, photorealistic virtual worlds in real time. I…

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Being Funny in Deeply Unfunny Times with Gianmarco Soresi 1:53:11

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Comedy has changed as an art form. On top of social media fundamentally reconfiguring the expectations of the audience for what the role of a comedian is meant to be, we live in deeply unfunny times. Despite these challenges, we still all need to laugh. This week, Adam talks with comedian Gianmarco Soresi about how to adapt to the times without com…

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How to Stack Small Wins That Lead to Big Success | Ep. 097 9:43

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Why do so many people achieve big things but still feel like imposters? In this episode, Ethan and Justin break down why small, personal wins often matter more than flashy achievements. Forget the Instagram version of success. This is about redefining what it means to win on your own terms. Justin opens up about pride, performance, and the mental b…

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What Labubus Say About Our F-d Up Economy 12:56

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(In addition to your weekly Factually! episode, this week we're bringing you a monologue from Adam. This short, researched monologue originally aired on the Factually! YouTube page, but we are sharing audio versions of these monologues with our podcast audience as well. Please enjoy, and stay tuned for your regularly scheduled episode of Factually!…

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Genocide Scholar: I Know It When I See It, with Omer Bartov 1:33:26

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The Palestinian people are being killed en masse, they are being starved, and many are dying of preventable disease. More and more people are beginning to understand that it’s Israel’s intention to eliminate the entire Palestinian population of Gaza. Yet as untold thousands are dying, there are still people who insist that this is not “genocide” de…

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You’re More Innovative Than You Think—Here’s Proof | Ep. 096 7:13

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What if your biggest breakthrough is buried in the way you already think and move? Many people assume innovation belongs to Silicon Valley geniuses or futuristic tech founders. But what if innovation is less about code and more about creativity within your own life’s constraints? In this powerful episode, Ethan and Justin unravel a surprising reali…

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Why Strength Training Kicks Dieting’s Ass with Casey Johnston 1:19:10

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Being in “good shape” doesn’t just mean changing your diet in pursuit of unrealistic standards of thinness; it means challenging your body to be more capable today than it was yesterday. In recent years, weight lifting has been catching on as a primary exercise focus for both men and women who are trying to live healthier lifestyles. This week, Ada…

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The Dark Side of Positive Thinking (No One Talks About This) | Ep. 095 13:33

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"When everything gets reframed, nothing gets felt." — Ethan King In this eye-opening episode of King Moves, Ethan and Justin unpack the uncomfortable truth behind a habit that’s praised in self-help circles but quietly sabotaging your growth: chronic reframing. When every challenge is spun into a lesson, when every failure is dressed up in silver l…

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How The Naked Gun Saved Comedy 1:34:15

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The world is getting less funny. Not just out there in the geopolitical hellscape of every day life, but at the movie theater as well. While comedy films once dominated the box office, in recent years there’s been a sharp drop-off in theatrical comedies. The communal experience of sitting in a room with people and sharing one of the most fundamenta…

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The Dangerous Lie About Hard Work | Ep. 094 11:47

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Is hustle without mastery just wasted motion? You show up. You grind. You hustle. But what if none of that is moving the needle because your effort isn’t effective? In this episode of King Moves, Ethan and Justin unpack a powerful insight from a world-class speaker who built a literal Ninja Warrior rig on stage to make a point: practice alone is in…

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Vivian Wilson Bullies Adam Conover for 74 Minutes 1:10:03

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One of Elon Musk’s most insightful critics is his own daughter. Vivian Wilson came into the limelight last year after her father deadnamed her in an interview with Jordan Peterson, and she responded by systematically dismantling Musk in a now infamous post. Having publicly rejected her father, Wilson suddenly found herself as an icon of trans visib…

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The Death of Partying and How It Impacts Your Business | Ep. 093 17:32

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What if the real problem isn't that people aren't going out... it's that they've stopped showing up for life? Across the board, Americans are spending 50% less time at social events than they did two decades ago. For young adults aged 15 to 24, the drop is even steeper at 70%. But this isn’t just a change in weekend habits. It’s a warning sign. Peo…

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Everything in America is a Pyramid Scheme Now with Bridget Read 1:26:21

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Pyramid schemes have been a comedic punchline for ages now, but they’ve never been more relevant. Not only is there still a thriving culture of multi-level exploitation in this country, but the dark spirit of pyramid schemes has wormed its way into countless aspects of American life. This week, Adam speaks with Bridget Read, writer at New York Maga…

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What ChatGPT-5 Means for You and Your Business: 7 Practical Uses | Ep. 092 23:24

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ChatGPT-5 is finally here, but does it really live up to the hype? Ethan King has been deep in the new model for days, stress-testing it in real business situations—and he’s ready to share what’s worth your time and what you can skip. In this high-impact conversation, he and Justin King cut through the noise to reveal seven practical ways you can s…

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What’s Wrong with Capitalism? with John Cassidy 1:16:21

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While we’re certainly in a uniquely bad time for our capitalist society, we’re definitely not the first people to be having the thought, “what if things weren’t quite so terrible for 99% of people?” From the beginning, capitalism has justifiably had critics. Today Adam is joined by John Cassidy, New Yorker writer and author of Capitalism and Its Cr…

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Why You Keep Playing Small (Even When You Know You’re Meant for More) | Ep. 091 8:35

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If your life were a movie, what would the audience be screaming at your character to do right now? Would they be yelling, “Go all in!” or “Stop hiding!” Or would they call out a truth you’ve been too afraid to face? In this episode of King Moves, Ethan and Justin explore the uncomfortable gap between knowing your potential and actually stepping int…

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Zohran Is Teaching the Left How to Win 17:21

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(In addition to your weekly Factually! episode, this week we're bringing you a monologue from Adam. This short, researched monologue originally aired on the Factually! YouTube page, but we are sharing audio versions of these monologues with our podcast audience as well. Please enjoy, and stay tuned for your regularly scheduled episode of Factually!…

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Spotify Is Even Worse Than You Think with Liz Pelly 1:24:00

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It’s no secret that Spotify pays artists extremely poorly, but it turns out they don’t treat their customers much better. Author and journalist Liz Pelly’s new book, Mood Machine: The Rise of Spotify and the Costs of the Perfect Playlist, investigates how Spotify has accelerated the collapse of the music industry, along with their shady practices s…

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How to Be #1 in the World at Anything | Ep. 090 13:44

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What are you willing to give up to become the greatest in the world at what you do? In this episode of King Moves, Ethan and Justin dive deep into a powerful Japanese concept called Kodawari—an obsessive, meticulous commitment to mastering your craft. Whether it’s sushi, bow hunting, or business, this mindset separates the good from the legendary. …

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We’re not ready for what’s coming. 19:04

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(In addition to your weekly Factually! episode, this week we're bringing you a monologue from Adam. This short, researched monologue originally aired on the Factually! YouTube page, but we are sharing audio versions of these monologues with our podcast audience as well. Please enjoy, and stay tuned for your regularly scheduled episode of Factually!…

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The Secret Agent Organizer of the Starbucks Union with Jaz Brisack 1:24:57

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Companies are infamous for their union busting tactics, but that doesn’t mean union organizers don’t have their own strategies. This week, Adam speaks with Jaz Brisack, an undercover organizer, or union “salt”, who took a job as a barista in a Starbucks in Buffalo, NY with the explicit intention of organizing Starbucks employees. Thanks to the effo…

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You’re Not Happy Because You’re Missing THIS… | Ep. 089 7:51

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Have you ever wondered if there's a deeper level of happiness you're missing? In this thought-provoking episode of King Moves, hosts Ethan and Justin dive deep into the real definition of happiness, inspired by "The Courage to Be Disliked." They challenge the common pursuit of personal freedom and ego-driven success, exploring a more profound, fulf…

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Is Pride Dead? 20:23

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(In addition to your weekly Factually! episode, this week we're bringing you a monologue from Adam. This short, researched monologue originally aired on the Factually! YouTube page, but we are sharing audio versions of these monologues with our podcast audience as well. Please enjoy, and stay tuned for your regularly scheduled episode of Factually!…

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Lina Khan: How to Fight Corporate Power Under Trump 1:19:42

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Until recently, Lina Khan was the chair of the Federal Trade Commission. Under her leadership, the FTC went after the anti-competitive tactics of tech giants, finalized rules to ban non-compete clauses, enforced the right to repair, and even took on ever-loathsome junk fees. Despite the limit resources of her department, Chair Khan made such undeni…

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Are You Blind to the Signals Life Is Sending You? | Ep. 088 14:01

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What if all those “coincidences” aren’t coincidences at all? Ethan and Justin dive into one of the most unsettling—and empowering—questions you can ask yourself: Are you paying attention to the signs in your life, or are you dismissing them as random noise? After a spine-tingling story from Ethan’s recent cruise vacation, our hosts wrestle with syn…

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RFK is Shortening Our Lifespans, with Dr. Eric Topol 1:15:34

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When it comes to medical science, there’s never been a better time to be alive than now… other than maybe a few months ago before the new Trump administration. Americans today are living longer than ever before, and that’s owed in no small part to the National Institutes of Health—a government organization that has been responsible for some of the …