Best J Mike Fields Podcasts (2025)

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12/16/25 Hour 2: College Football Playoffs predictions, Tuesday Draft - Best Christmas Movies of All Time! 50:59

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The College Football Playoffs start on Friday night and we make our predictions. Kurtis and Evan both have upsets in their brackets, but who wins the Natty? Tuesday is Draft Day and we're celebrating the holiday season! We're drafting the Best Christmas Movies of All Time! Who won? Which movies did we miss? Vote on Twitter & Instagram @thedrive935,…

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12/16/25 Hour 1: Luke Altmyer's decision to play in the Music City Bowl, IHSA votes Yes on Prop 19, College Football Playoff predictions, and Kurtis' Curveballs 54:57

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Luke Altmyer met with the media and discussed his decision to play in the Music City Bowl. We react to Luke's comments and give you a check of today's Illini Headlines. The IHSA voted "YES" on Propsal 19, which will expand the post season from 256 to 384 teams. The news has been met with mixed reactions. We explain the changes and give our reaction…

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3389: Should You Save More For Retirement Or Pay Off Debt First? by Mark Dennis with Financial Finesse 11:44

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3389: Mark Dennis explores the classic personal finance dilemma of whether to save more for retirement or focus on paying off debt. Blending both mathematical logic and behavioral psychology, h…

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995 - The Numerology Guys feat. Alex Nichols (12/15/25) 1:08:41

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Alex joins us to talk about Bari Weiss’s bizarre interview with Erika Kirk, Trump’s #PACKWATCH response to Rob Reiner’s death, and Candace Owens’ feud with just about every single member of Con Inc. over her bestie’s legacy. After a brief grab bag of new Epstein photos, we finally stage an intervention for Rod Dreher, who is currently having his ar…

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12/15/25 Hour 2: Croatian forward Toni Bilić commits to Illinois; Reactions to Illini's loss to Nebraska; Bears dominate Browns, Our next draft, and Kurtis' Curveballs 50:32

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Another Balkan is coming to town! Croatian Forward Toni Bilic has committed to Illinois and is eligible to play. What does the 6'9" 20-year-old bring to Brad Underwood's team? Also, reactions continue to pour in after the Illini's loss against Nebraska on Saturday. What's next for the Illini and what adjustments are in the immediate future? The Chi…

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12/15/25 Hour 1: J Leman reacts to Luke Altmyer playing in Music City Bowl; comments on Brad Underwood calling out David Mirkovic 59:09

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J Leman is back in studio for a full hour on The Drive! The conversation starts with football and moves to basketball. We talk about the risk/reward of Luke Altmyer playing in the Music City Bowl. Plus, JC Davis and Gabe Jacas are sitting out of the game. The Tennessee Vols are currently sitting at 3 point favorites. Plus, J gives his thoughts on B…

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What We Got Wrong (and Right) about the Right in 2025 [Teaser] 6:28

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Listen to the rest of this premium episode by subscribing at patreon.com/knowyourenemy. As the end of the year approaches, we wanted to look back at another year of trying to understand the American right—what we got wrong, what we got right, and what to expect in 2026. The conversation begins with the cracks showing in Trump's coalition, his plumm…

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Graham Harman, "Waves and Stones: The Continuous and the Discontinuous in Human Thought" (Allen Lane, 2025) 1:07:58

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A new exploration of our conception of reality, by one of the world’s most influential philosophers. How do we understand the world and our place in it? Do our lives consist of a small number of dramatic turning points, or is there nothing but a series of gradual changes from infancy to old age? Are political elections genuinely transformational, o…

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3388: The Risks and Rewards Of International Bonds by Robert Farrington of The College Investor on Global Bond Market 10:25

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3388: Robert Farrington outlines how international bonds can offer valuable diversification to a portfolio, especially when U.S. markets falter. While foreign bonds bring potential for growth a…

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166. John Swinney: Identity, Independence, and The Future of Scotland 1:14:54

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What is the future of the Scottish independence movement? How does the SNP rebuild trust and support for independence after a series of bruising scandals? Why did the Scottish First Minister feel disrespected by a series of Conservative Prime Ministers? Alastair and Rory are joined by Scottish First Minister John Swinney to answer all this and more…

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Mike Bird, "The Land Trap: A New History of the World's Oldest Asset" (Penguin, 2025) 51:28

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In The Land Trap (Portfolio / Penguin), Mike Bird—Wall Street editor at The Economist—reveals how this ancient asset still exerts outsize influence over the modern world. From the speculative land grabs of colonial America to China's real estate crisis today, Bird shows how fortunes are built—and destroyed—on the bedrock of land. Tracing three cent…

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3387: Why Your House Is A Terrible Investment by JL Collins on Real Estate Myths 10:30

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3387: JL Collins dismantles the myth of homeownership as a wise investment by outlining its hidden costs, risks, and poor returns compared to other financial vehicles. He challenges deeply held…

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3386: A Minimalist Approach to Fitness by Jen Hayes on Sustainable Weight Loss 9:15

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3386: Jen Hayes reveals how adopting a minimalist mindset helped her lose 50 pounds by stripping away fitness industry noise and focusing on what truly matters. By choosing enjoyable movement, …

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Negar Mansouri and Daniel R. Quiroga-Villamarín eds., "Ways of Seeing International Organisations: New Perspectives for International Institutional Law" (Cambridge UP, 2025 46:53

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For decades, the field of scholarship that studies the law and practice of international organisations -also known as 'international institutional law'- has been marked by an intellectual quietism. Most of the scholarship tends to focus narrowly on providing 'legal' answers to 'legal' questions. For that reason, perspectives rarely engage with the …

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Edward McPherson, "Look Out: The Delight and Danger of Taking the Long View" (Astra House, 2025) 38:21

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Look Out: The Delight and Danger of Taking the Long View (Astra House, 2025) by Edward McPherson is an exploration of long-distance mapping, aerial photography, and top-down and far-ranging perspectives—from pre–Civil War America to our vexed modern times of drone warfare, hyper-surveillance at home and abroad, and quarantine and protest. Blending …

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Liang Qichao, "Thoughts from the Ice-Drinker’s Studio: Essays on China and the World" (Penguin Classics, 2023) 1:03:43

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Thoughts from the Ice-Drinker’s Studio: Essays on China and the World (Penguin Classics, 2023) brings together a newly translated selection of pre-eminent public intellectual Liang Qichao’s most influential writings, spanning the many phases of his life: his early political awakening in the final decades of the Qing dynasty, his exile in Japan afte…

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3385: [Part 2] How to Create Sustainable Money Habits by Liz of FrugalWoods on Mindful Consumption 10:45

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3385: Liz offers a practical and compassionate guide to building money habits that actually last, not by aiming for perfection, but by focusing on consistency, simplicity, and clarity. Through …

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12/12/25 Hour 2: BREAKING Luke Altmyer is playing in the Music City Bowl; Carson Gourdie from WICS-TV reacts to the Altmyer news, Previews Illini vs Nebraska; Score Predictions and Friday Toasts 55:48

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BREAKING Illini news - Luke Altmyer WILL play in the Music City Bowl. We react to the news and what it means for Illinois vs Tennessee. Carson Gourdie covers the Illini for WICS-TV. We get his reaction to the Altmyer news and his thoughts on Illinois basketball's game against Nebraska. Plus score predictions for Illinois vs Nebraska and our Friday …

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12/12/25 Hour 1: Gabe Jacas Declares for the NFL Draft, Out of Music City Bowl; Brad Underwood Press Conference; Latest on Sherrone Moore; Kurtis' Curveballs 57:05

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Illini football's Gabe Jacas has officially declared for the NFL Draft and will not play in the Music City Bowl. We look back on Gabe's career at Illinois and look at potential fits at the NFL level. Brad Underwood met with the media ahead of tomorrow's game against #23 Nebraska at State Farm Center. We have the full press conference this hour. The…

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Why integration matters more than the ceremony with Marc Aixala 1:03:14

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In this episode of Ayahuasca Podcast, host Sam Believ (founder of www.lawayra.com) has a conversation with Marc Aixalà, a Barcelona-based psychologist, psychotherapist, and former engineer who has become a leading figure in psychedelic integration. Marc is trained in integrative and strategic therapy, is a certified holotropic breathwork facilitato…

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3384: [Part 1] How to Create Sustainable Money Habits by Liz of FrugalWoods on Mindful Consumption 12:29

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3384: Liz from Frugalwoods lays out a practical framework for building sustainable money habits by emphasizing small, consistent changes over dramatic overhauls. By reshaping routines, engineer…

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12/11/25 Hour 2: Illini vs Cornhuskers w/ Cooper O'Kelly of The Champaign Room; More Bears vs Browns; Notre Dame in Time Out; Philip Rivers starting for Colts 51:47

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Cooper O'Kelly covers the Illini for The Champaign Room and has joined The Drive in an intern role. We dive into the numbers ahead of Saturday's game. Plus more on the conditions at Soldier Field this Sunday, the coldest games YOU have ever attended, Notre Dame upsets the rest of college football, and Philip Rivers is in line to START for the Colts…

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12/11/25 Hour 1: The latest on Sherrone Moore's firing; Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports talks Illini vs Nebraska; -20 Wind Chills for Bears vs Browns; Coldest game you've ever attended 54:55

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We have the latest on Sherrone Moore's firing at Michingan, the future of the program, potential coaching replacements, what the university knew, and much more. Ravi Lulla from Hurrdat Sports calls in to talk about Saturday's game between the Illini and Cornhuskers. What will be the biggest challenge for Illinois? And we found out Cooper O'Kelly is…

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Why It's So Hard to Fix China's Overcapacity and Brutal Price Wars. Lizzi Lee, Fellow, Asia Society Policy Institute 52:52

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Our guest today, Lizzi Lee, is smart, daring and unconventional. After earning a PhD in economics from MIT, Lizzi Lee took a bold right turn and dove into research and writing. A few weeks ago, Lizzi wrote a very compelling piece in Foreign Affairs about the risks facing Chinese companies - price wars and vanishing margins at home. The stubborn und…

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3383: The Honeymoon Phase of Early Retirement by Leif of Physician on FIRE on Finding Purpose in Retirement 10:46

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3383: Leif explores the emotional rollercoaster that often follows early retirement, comparing its initial thrill to a honeymoon that inevitably fades. As routines set in and novelty wears off,…

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12/10/25 Hour 2: Illini Wrestling's Lucas Byrd; More on Sherrone Moore's Firing; Best Board Games Draft Results 53:35

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NCAA National Champion Lucas Byrd joins us this hour to talk the 2025-2026 Wrestling Season, his career, and much more. More reactions to Michigan's firing of Sherrone Moore "for cause." More details emerge this hour. The votes have been tallied and we have a winner in our Best Board Games Draft! Who got your vote?…

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12/10/25 Hour 1: Illini Basketball Beat OSU; Isaac Trotter talks Illini & College hoops; BREAKING Sherrone Moore OUT as Michigan Head Coach 54:59

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The Illinois Men's basketball team went to Columbus last night and walked out with a W. We break down the game. Also, Isaac Trotter from 247 Sports & CBS Sports joins us to discuss Keaton Wagler's performance, the state of Illini basketball, and Big Ten hoops. And BREAKING NEWS! Sherrone Moore has been fired as Michigan's head coach after an intern…

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Dan Edelstein, "The Revolution to Come: A History of an Idea from Thucydides to Lenin" (Princeton UP, 2025) 1:00:23

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Political thinkers from Plato to John Adams saw revolutions as a grave threat to society and advocated for a constitution that prevented them by balancing social interests and forms of government. The Revolution to Come: A History of an Idea from Thucydides to Lenin (Princeton UP, 2025) traces how evolving conceptions of history ushered in a faith …

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3382: Frugal or Cheap: How to Tell and Why it Matters by Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock of Women Who Money 10:08

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3382: Vicki Cook and Amy Blacklock break down the subtle but impactful differences between being frugal and being cheap, helping you assess whether your money-saving habits align with your valu…

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12/09/25 Hour 2: Evan Stone's Deep Dive into the Illini's Opponents KenPom Rankings; Tuesday Draft - Best Board Games of All Time; Illini vs Buckeyes Predictions 51:33

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Evan Stone said tonight's men's basketball game against OSU starts "a 10 game stretch in which the Illini should win every game." Need proof? He did a deep dive into the KenPom rankings for every Illinois opponent before meeting Purdue on January 24th. It's Draft Day! The Drive does a draft every Tuesday and today's topic is The Best Board Games of…

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12/09/25 Hour 1: Illini vs Buckeyes Preview; Philip Rivers to the Colts; Oldest Pro Athletes; Tuesday Draft Announcement 54:59

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The Illinois men's basketball team kicks off Big Ten play tonight in Columbus against The Buckeyes. We preview the game, break down the OSU roster, and more. The Colts signed Philip Rivers to their practice squad today. It's been 5 years since Rivers threw in the NFL. Will he actually see the field? Speaking of which...Who are the oldest pro athlet…

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3381: When It Pays to Spend Money to Save Money by Amanda Brownlow on Intentional Spending 8:44

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3381: Amanda Brownlow challenges the traditional mindset of extreme frugality by showing how intentional spending can lead to long-term savings. From prioritizing health and quality items to in…

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993 - From the Columbia River to the Sea feat. Andrew Hudson (12/8/25) 1:22:45

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Andrew Hudson of E1 returns to talk about a grab bag of recent news: Marie Glusenkamp Perez’s war on pinnipeds, Alex Karp’s tweaked-out media hits, and another vaccine on the RFK’s chopping block. We then turn to Milo Yiannopoulos, who just recently made the equally outrageous claims that Charlie Kirk is still alive and Benny Johnson is actually ga…

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12/08/25 Hour 2: Kyle Tausk from Illini Inquirer and Adam Jardy from The Columbus Dispatch talk Illini vs Buckeyes; Bears vs Packers Recap 56:19

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We switch gears this hour to Illini basketball. Adam Jardy from the Columbus Dispatch covers Ohio State Buckeyes basketball. He gives us the OSU side of things before tomorrow night's game. How will guys like Bruce Thorton and Amare Bynum match up with Illinois? We also get "The Great" Kyle Tausk of Illini Inquirer's input. Kyle breaks down Illinoi…

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12/08/25 Hour 1: The J Leman Hour gets HEATED over the College Football Playoffs! Plus, J talks Illini in the Music City Bowl. 57:19

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It's J Leman vs Evan Stone with Kurtis Allen as the referee! Evan said the committee "got it right" with their playoff selections and J completely disagrees. We dive into the bracket and the debate is incredible. Which team does J think SHOULD NOT be in the playoffs? The answer might surprise you! Plus, we take a look at the Illini vs the Vols in t…

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Enough Is Enough 33:21

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These past couple of weeks have really gotten to me. What an embarrassment Trump is to be our president. Think about what has happened lately. See if you can relate to what I'm saying.By Dr. Alan J. Taylor

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One Podcast After Another (w/ Jesse Brenneman) 1:04:43

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Given the not-terribly-uplifting streak of episodes we've had lately, we thought it was time for a Know Your Enemy movie night, and were joined by the podcast's intrepid producer, Jesse Brenneman, for a conversation about Paul Thomas Anderson's 2025 film, One Battle After Another. Its tagline—"When their evil enemy resurfaces after 16 years, a grou…

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3380: What You Can Learn From Millennials For a Better Financial Future by Kathleen Coxwell of New Retirement 9:34

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3380: Kathleen Coxwell highlights how millennials, often seen as financially unstable, are actually modeling habits that can lead to a more flexible and fulfilling retirement. From downsizing a…

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165. Anna Wintour: Culture, Influence, and the Power of Decisive Leadership 1:13:54

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Why should everybody get fired at least once? As the former Editor-in-chief of American Vogue, how does Anna Wintour use fashion as a cultural and economic force? Why is Anna’s leadership style defined by the speed of her decision making? Rory and Alastair are joined by Fashion icon Anna Wintour to answer all this and more. Gift The Rest Is Politic…

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Chinese Automakers Are Pouring Into Mexico. Luis Lozano, Former CEO, Toyota de Mexico. 32:21

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Earlier this year, I enjoyed a delicious lunch in Mexico City with Luis Lozano, the former CEO of Toyota de Mexico. Luis immediately impressed me with his knowledge of the Mexican car market, the shock of hundreds of thousands of Chinese imports since 2020 and the possibilities that Chinese automakers will try to make Mexico a production base for e…

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3379: Snatch Up Your Long Lost Money by J. Money of Budgets Are Sexy on Tracking Down Lost Assets 9:39

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3379: J. Money unpacks how billions of dollars in unclaimed property are just sitting around, waiting to be claimed, including hundreds his own wife forgot about from a decade-old paycheck. Wit…

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3378: You Don't Have to Give Up Important Things to Get Important Things Done by Michael Mehlberg 8:29

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Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 3378: Michael Mehlberg challenges the productivity trend of cutting out distractions by flipping the script, urging us to protect the activities that fuel us through a not-to-give-up list. This…

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Éléna Choquette, "Land and the Liberal Project: Canada’s Violent Expansion" (UBC Press, 2024) 1:00:14

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In 1867, Canada was a small country flanking the St. Lawrence River and Great Lakes, but within a few years its claims to sovereignty spanned the continent. With Confederation had come the vaunting ambition to create an empire from sea to sea. How did Canada lay claim to so much land so quickly? Land and the Liberal Project: Canada’s Violent Expans…