Best Jacob Feldman Podcasts (2025)

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2507 - How Covid Radicalized American Politics w/ Taylor Lorenz 1:09:47

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Happy Emmajority Report Thursday to all who celebrate. Trump's tariffs are halted by a court ruling, and he is is big mad about that and the new term TACO (Trump Always Chickens Out) that's been ascribed to his tariffs by a Financial Times columnist. After that, Taylor Lorenz is with us to talk about the persistent political impact of the COVID pan…

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2506 - GENIUS Act w/ Luke Goldstein & UFCW Local 1445 1:29:41

18h ago1:29:41

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We have The Lever's Luke Goldstein on today to talk about the GENIUS Act & its implications, including that oligarchs might be able to issue their own private currency if it's signed into law. Check out Luke's piece here: https://www.levernews.com/get-ready-to-pay-in-zuckbucks/ Then Sam talks to members of United Food and Commercial Workers will be…

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2505 - House Passes Billionaire Enhancement Act 1:07:31

1d ago1:07:31

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News Day Tuesday! More discussion of Trump's Big Billionaire Bill and the ongoing horror in Gaza backed up by our government. In the fun half, Jordan Peterson gets destroyed by Atheists and Trump has reasons to thank god. Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Follow us on TikTok here!: https://www.tiktok.com/@m…

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Giving birth to a wiser self, by Elizabeth Lesser 31:45

2d ago31:45

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One icy morning on a Vermont farm, Elizabeth Lesser is witness to a miraculous thing: the birth of a bleary, bleating baby lamb. Years later, as a midwife, she is still filled with this sense of awe and wonder at every birth. It’s through that process of coaching new life into the world, she learns how to sit through the difficult – even the painfu…

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2504 - Trump's Brutal Big Billionaire Bill w/ Ryan Grim 1:21:31

6d ago1:21:31

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Ryan Grim joins us to unpack the brutal consequences of the GOP’s latest “Big, Beautiful Bill”—who’s getting crushed and who’s cashing in. We also look at why a Democratic Senator from Michigan is teaming up with Republicans to kneecap the EPA, and cover Israel’s ongoing genocide in Gaza. Check out @DropSiteNews on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/…

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Talking ’60s rock and the art of the celebrity interview with Geoff Edgers 52:32

6d ago52:32

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Talking ’60s rock and the art of the celebrity interview with Geoff Edgers Behind the Story host and journalist Amanda Ulrich chats with The Washington Post’s Geoff Edgers about everything music and pop culture — from Edgers’ recent story about a group of diehard Kinks fans, to his approach to interviewing celebrities like Tiffany Haddish and the l…

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On Character with General Stanley McChrystal 29:59

6d ago29:59

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Send us a text In this powerful conversation, retired four-star General Stanley McChrystal joins Joe to discuss his new book, On Character: Choices That Define a Life. Drawing from decades of military leadership and personal reflection, General McChrystal breaks down why character is more than just a word—it's a daily practice rooted in conviction …

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2503 - Has Israel Already Lost?; Trump’s South Africa Obsession w/ David Hearst, Benjamin Fogel 1:38:23

7d ago1:38:23

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It's a jam-packed Emma-jority Thursday folks. House Republicans have jammed through an abominable budget bill that will gut Medicaid and lots of other vital programs. But guess what? There's more money for the military and for border enforcement, and most importantly, a huge tax cut for the wealthy. We have two great guests today, first Emma will t…

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2502 - UnitedHealth's Greed; Nurses On Strike w/ George Joseph, Singrid Steinmetz 1:16:20

8d ago1:16:20

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It's hump day and as it so happens technical hiccup day. But don't worry, we got some scotch tape and paperclips and have McGyvered this thing for now. Republicans in Congress are doing what they can to push their massive tax cut through reconciliation, and you'll never get who's gonna benefit from that (it's rich people). To make it happen, Republ…

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2501 - Trump Tries to Ram Though His 'Big Beautiful Bill' 1:06:37

9d ago1:06:37

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It's Newsday Tuesday™ and Trump is on Capitol Hill trying to push his Big Beautiful Bill today. Sam and Emma will dig into what's in it and why. Suffice to say, when the dust settles, poor and working class people are sure to get the short end of the stick. Also, Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem apparently has no idea what Habeas Corpus is, …

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Three love stories, by Rohan Gunatillake 15:42

9d ago15:42

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Love sneaks up on us. It’s a sudden awakening from the mundane. It’s divinity in the everyday. In this special episode, Rohan shares a trio of stories about his love, Lucy. The childlike purity and sweeping hold of love will wash over you in this intimate listening experience from Meditative Story’s very own Rohan. Each episode of Meditative Story …

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2500 - Neoliberalism's Far-Right Evolution w/ Quinn Slobodian 1:27:43

10d ago1:27:43

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First Emma and Sam check in on the latest on Israel and it's ongoing siege on Gaza. Netanyahu says that he's going to allow in some food aid, but it seems to be mostly a fig leaf to shield Israel from widening criticism over the starving children and looming famine in Gaza as the IDF begins it's new, horrifying phase of their genocidal campaign. Se…

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It’s Not Balance, It’s Trade-Offs: Lessons in Leadership and Life with Lieutenant General Mary K. Izaguirre 1:09:24

12d ago1:09:24

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Send us a text In this episode, Joe sits down with Lieutenant General Mary Izaguirre, the 46th Surgeon General of the U.S. Army and Commanding General of Army Medical Command, for a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, vulnerability, culture, and purpose. Drawing on over three decades of service, LTG Izaguirre shares hard-earned lessons on how …

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2499 - Trump's Birthright Citizenship Run-Around w/ Jeet Heer 1:18:42

13d ago1:18:42

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We've made it to casual Friday folks! The Supreme Court had a field day yesterday with the Trump administration's attorney over their executive order to revoke birthright citizenship. Several of the justices, including conservatives, seemed to reject the argument that circuit court injunctions should only apply to the specific case in question. Aft…

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2498 - Latin America’s Hidden History; The AI Job Crisis Arrives w/ Greg Grandin, Brian Merchant 1:27:12

14d ago1:27:12

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It's an Emma-jority Thursday and we got a great show for you. Emma talks to Historian and Author Greg Grandin about his new book America, América: A New History of the New World. https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/747326/america-america-by-greg-grandin/ After that, writer Brian Merchant discusses his reporting on AI and it's encroachment on h…

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The Command Assessment Program Episode with Bob O'Brien 1:01:49

14d ago1:01:49

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Send us a text In this Notebook Notes episode of From the Green Notebook, we sit down with Bob O’Brien, the Army’s lead for the Command Assessment Program (CAP), to take a deep dive into how CAP is transforming how the Army selects and develops its future leaders. Bob explains how this multi-day assessment process captures over 1,800 data points pe…

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2497 - Fight Over Republican Cuts to Medicaid & "Abundance" w/ Ezra Klein 1:27:17

15d ago1:27:17

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Today Sam has his much-anticipated discussion with Ezra Klein about his book Abundance, tune in! Sam and Ezra's convo is wide-ranging, but focuses mostly on housing, regulation and the influence of money in politics. But first, Sam checks on the Republicans' efforts to make cuts to Medicaid. To hear more from Ezra, check out his podcast The Ezra Kl…

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2496 - Trump Cashes In On US-Middle East 'Diplomacy' w/ Jeremy Scahill 1:31:20

16d ago1:31:20

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Sam and Emma welcome Dropsite's Jeremy Scahill for the latest developments on the Trump administration's diplomatic push in the Middle East as well as Jeremy's recent interviews with senior leaders of Palestinian Islamic Jihad and Hamas. It's the perfect context to understanding what might lie ahead for Gaza with the shifting Trump administration's…

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The joy of being an unwilling traveler through life, by Maya Shankar 30:51

16d ago30:51

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Maya Shankar is a cognitive neuroscientist and host of the award-winning podcast A Slight Change of Plans. As a girl, she struggles with taking things too seriously: herself, the sufferings of others, the hypothetical misfortunes she imagines for the future. She turns to her father for perspective — and he takes her on a memorable walk, one that he…

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2495 - Decoding Trump's Tariffs & Inflation w/ Mark Blyth 1:26:51

17d ago1:26:51

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In addition to Trump's erratic trade policies, Republicans are also working to defund vital programs like Medicare and Social Security in their upcoming legislative push. AOC has an explainer on how the GOP is looking to cut nearly a trillion dollars out of Medicare and give it to billionaires. After that, Sam speaks to Mark Blyth to help unpack Tr…

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2494 - Trump Tariff Failure Will Be Taken Out On Migrants w/ Heather 'Digby' Parton & David Feldman 2:41:58

20d ago2:41:58

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It's a Sam-solo casual Friday and Digby is here to wrap up the week that was. Sam takes in the Fox News discussion about the pope, which acknowledges that Jesus would be on the side of migrants if he was alive today, but also wonders whether he'd be as political as some of the leaders of the Catholic church have been. Then Sam and Digby marvel at J…

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Wow, You Look Terrible! Parenting, Humor, and Embracing the Chaos with Danny Ricker 1:24:22

20d ago1:24:22

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Send us a text In this Mother's Day episode, Joe sits down with Danny Ricker, Emmy-nominated comedy writer, producer, and author of Wow, You Look Terrible!: How to Parent Less and Live More, for a laugh-out-loud conversation on the highs and lows of parenting young kids. Drawing from both personal experience and sharp comedic insight, Danny unpacks…

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2493 - India-Pakistan's Dangerous Standoff Intensifies w/ Irfan Nooruddin 1:00:32

21d ago1:00:32

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Trump is touting his trade deal with the U.K., which he bragged will lead to an increased influx in the number of Rolls Royces to the U.S. He also says that the mounting crisis at America's ports, which could lead to people losing their jobs, is proof that the U.S. economy isn't losing money. It's a real head scratcher. After that, Georgetown profe…

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2492 - Trump Builds Deportation Army; HHS Pushes Trans Conversion w/ Austin Kocher, Kellan Baker 1:26:36

22d ago1:26:36

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It's an Emma-jority Wednesday and we've got 2 great guests for you. First though, Emma and Matt soak in some of the horrifying news coming out of Israel's siege on Gaza, where children are starving. The Trump administration has compounded the problem by continuing to support the Israeli military onslaught as they plan to intensify operations there.…

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2491 - Trump's Multi-Pronged Assault on Immigrant's Rights w/ Naureen Shah 1:09:53

23d ago1:09:53

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The ACLU's Deputy Director of Government Affairs, Equality Division joins Sam and Emma to discuss the Trump administration's multi-pronged assault on immigrant's rights. Check out these resources regarding crack downs on immigrants: https://ayuda.com/ in Washington DC: https://www.dcmigrantmutualaid.org/ Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com…

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Mud, sweat, and tears, by Shani Tran 33:49

23d ago33:49

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Midway through a grueling, muddy obstacle course, Shani Tran is so grateful for the support of her father, her teammate, who cheers her on and pulls her through. But in other parts of life, she knows, he’s just not there for her in the same way. And that’s ... okay. She shares three stories — with humor, and with honesty — that build to a lifelong …

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2490 - Trump Tries to Justify the Impact of Tariffs w/ Todd Tucker 1:11:41

24d ago1:11:41

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Donald Trump isn't sure that migrants are entitled to due process, or if he needs to uphold the Constitution. He says he'll check with Attorney General Pam Bondi though and get back to us. That's just one of many bonkers moments from the president's sit down interview with NBC's Meet the Press. It's Funday Monday folks! The Roosevelt Institute's di…

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2489 - Mike Walz Out, Miller's Immigration Horror w/ Mehdi Hasan, Matt Lieb 2:34:25

27d ago2:34:25

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Casual Friday is finally upon us! Sam and Emma take in the spectacle that was State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce finding out in real time during a press briefing that National Security Adviser Tim Waltz had been re-assigned to be the U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. while her boss Marco Rubio was replacing him. After that, Sam and Emma talk to Me…

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2488 - Mohsen Mahdawi Freed; Trump To Steal Debtor Wages? w/ Shezza Abboushi Dallal, Astra Taylor 1:10:09

28d ago1:10:09

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It's an Emma-jority Report May Day, and we've got a jam-packed show for you. one of Mohsen Mahdawi's lawyers Shezza Abboushi Dallal is here to talk about his release from ICE detention and what lies ahead ahead for his case. She's also on Mahmoud Khalil's legal defense team. After that, Emma talks to Astra Taylor about the restarting of collections…

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2487 - Economy Shrinks In Trump's First 100 Days; GOP War on Social Security w/ Martin O'Malley 1:13:50

29d ago1:13:50

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The U.S. economy shrunk by 0.3% in the first quarter of 2025 according to the Commerce Department. That's a huge splash of cold water on the Trump administration's celebrations marking his first 100 days in office. In addition to that, Trump gave an interview to ABC News last night where he acknowledges he could bring Kilmar Abrego Garcia back from…

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2486 - Trump's Assault on the Regulatory State & Canada's Elections w/ Rohit Chopra & Luke Savage 1:24:22

1M ago1:24:22

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It's Newsday Tuesday. Up top, Sam and Emma take in the White House's angry response to the news that Amazon had started to display the cost of tariffs on it's orders on one of its websites, before Amazon quickly back-peddled and apologized. Sam and Emma then talk to the former head of the CFPB and the FTC Rohit Chopra on the Trump administration ta…

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Learning to heal by learning to feel, by Niall Breslin 39:53

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From the outside, Niall Breslin — known by legions of Irish fans as Bressie — appears to have led a charmed life. He’s had a professional Rugby career, achieved national stardom as a musician, and been a coach on The Voice of Ireland. But behind all those achievements lies Niall’s struggle with repressed emotions and generations of unresolved pain.…

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2485 - Trump's Tariff Blowback & Battles In The Courts w/ Elie Mystal 1:28:52

1M ago1:28:52

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It was a busy news weekend so it's a pretty jam-packed show today. First Emma and Sam take in the latest Trump administration spin on the blowback from their self-imposed tariff disaster. After that, they're joined by The Nation's legal analyst and justice correspondent Elie Mystal who breaks down some of the overarching legal issues that have emer…

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2484 - Immigration Judge Arrested, Tariff Tizzy w/ Krystal Ball 1:21:35

1M ago1:21:35

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We've made it to Friday folks. Krystal Ball will be here to break down the wild week that was. First, Sam and Emma discuss Donald Trump's memecoin dinner and the amount of money he's made since taking office just over a month ago. Then Krystal, Sam and Emma discuss the arrest of an immigration judge by the FBI in Wisconsin for allegedly protected a…

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Behind the Story : Rhana Natour on the plight of Palestinian child amputees 41:57

1M ago41:57

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SLR podcast host and writer Amanda Ulrich talks with fellow journalist Rhana Natour about her National Magazine Award-winning story, "Coming to America." That piece, written for The Atavist Magazine last year, tells the story of one teenager from Gaza: 14-year-old Layan Albaz, who lost both of her legs in an Israeli airstrike and traveled to the Un…

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2483 - Trump’s Memecoin Scam; Michigan Senate Race Heats Up w/ Jacob Silverman, Abdul El-Sayed 1:09:24

1M ago1:09:24

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It's a jam-packed show for today's Emmajority Report, starting with some alarming news about the Trump administration cutting funding for vital research on women's health. After that, Emma talks to Jacob Silverman about Donald Trump's crypto shenanigan sand how the Trump camp is financially benefitting from manipulating the markets. Check out Jacob…

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The Army Fitness Test Episode with Command Sergeant Major Christopher Mulllinax 33:13

1M ago33:13

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Send us a text In this special edition of From the Green Notebook, Joe sits down with Command Sergeant Major Christopher Mullinax from the Army’s Training Directorate to break down the most recent changes to the Army’s fitness assessment—the newly updated Army Fitness Test (AFT). After years of collecting data from the field and listening to feedba…

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Rewrite your inner monologue, by Kim Fields 21:58

1M ago21:58

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When the way we talk about our own bodies becomes negative and self-deprecating, it’s time to rewrite that inner monologue. Actress and director Kim Fields, star of The Facts of Life, Living Single, and the Netflix series The Upshaws, leads us through a process of reevaluating the words we say to ourselves. It’s an invitation to send love to every …

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Mastering Your Emotions with Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett 1:12:43

1M ago1:12:43

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Send us a text In this episode, Joe sits down with Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, a leading neuroscientist and author of How Emotions Are Made, to explore groundbreaking insights on how emotions are formed and how we can better understand and regulate them. Together, they dive deep into the science behind emotions, how the brain predicts our feelings, a…

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Joseph Goldstein: It's ok not to know 39:53

1M ago39:53

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Co-founder of Insight Meditation Society (IMS) and author of several popular books on Buddhism, Joseph Goldstein has been a legend in the world of mindfulness for nearly half a century. But when he returned to US from India in the early ‘70s, penniless and without a job prospect, he had no way of knowing what his future held. This week, Joseph tell…

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The Future of Airborne: A Conversation with Lieutenant General Greg Anderson 39:48

2M ago39:48

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Send us a text In this special episode, Joe sits down with Lieutenant General Greg Anderson, Commanding General of XVIII Airborne Corps, to discuss one of the most significant structural changes to the airborne community in decades. With 22,000 paid parachutist positions on the table for reclassification, LTG Anderson explains the data-driven proce…

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Finding possibility in life’s forced pauses, by AD 34:38

2M ago34:38

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As a WNBA player, AD is used to saying, “I’m good” as an automatic response, no matter the injury. It’s what allows them to be a successful athlete, and to wrap their whole self around that identity. But when basketball is fully stripped away from them, they have to look inward to explore who they are — and the full range of identity available to t…

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“Maybe I’m the Problem”: Leadership and Self-Deception with Victoria Trammel 57:55

2M ago57:55

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Send us a text In this episode, Joe sits down with Victoria Trammel from the Arbinger Institute to explore the life-changing insights from the newly revised edition of Leadership and Self-Deception. Together, they dig into the patterns of self-justification, the emotional energy we waste on false narratives, and the practical tools leaders can use …

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Staying insightful, playful, and alert, by Rohan Gunatillake 16:06

2M ago16:06

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This April Fool’s Day, Rohan embraces the sense of play that exists in all of us, designing a unique meditation to foster a feeling of alertness on this day of pranks. He then invites you to take on the mantle of the wise fool, that all-seeing court jester who upends convention and ensures that we all see the world through a brighter lens. If this …

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Behind the Story: Writer Natalia Galicza unveils the horrors of solitary confinement 39:47

2M ago39:47

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Host and journalist Amanda Ulrich chats with fellow writer Natalia Galicza of Deseret Magazine about her reporting on solitary confinement, the future of long-form journalism, and Natalia's surprise at being selected as a finalist for a National Magazine Award. Read Natalia’s Deseret Magazine story : What’s the future of solitary confinement? This …

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To swim in a sea of stars, by Eric Whitacre 33:38

2M ago33:38

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Choral music composer and conductor Eric Whitacre directs choirs around the globe, but as a kid in northern Nevada, he feels like the black sheep. He doesn’t know how to channel his endless energy to create meaningful connections or find his place in the world. His remarkable experiences with outer space, multi-part harmonies, and a (literal) leap …

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Write It Down: General George on Reflection, Reading, and Readiness 42:34

2M ago42:34

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Send us a text In this episode of From the Green Notebook, General Randy George, the 41st Chief of Staff of the Army, returns to discuss the habits, practices, and mindset that have shaped his leadership journey. From the pocket-sized notebook he started as a field grade officer to the lessons he's learning from visiting troops and reading deeply, …

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FAB is Good Now! And other updates! 31:50

2M ago31:50

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Catch the latest Unreal Engine news with Alex Coulomb! This episode covers: 🌎 Unreal Fest 2025 – From Orlando to Stockholm and beyond! 🔥 FAB integration updates in Unreal Engine 5.5. 📚 Unreal Engine training resources & classes. 👁️ Unreal Engine VR blink detection improvements. 💡 Tips & insights for Unreal developers. Subscribe & Follow: [YouTube.c…

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My monkey teacher, by Dr. Laurie Santos 29:48

2M ago29:48

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Psychology professor Dr. Laurie Santos is the host of The Happiness Lab podcast – and of Yale’s most popular course ever. (More than 3 million people have taken her "Science of Wellbeing" course online.) In this story, journey with Laurie to an island in Puerto Rico where she is one of only a few humans among thousands of monkeys. The company of no…

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I focus on sensations that ground me, by Dallas Taylor 37:28

3M ago37:28

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Today, Dallas Taylor is a creative director and creator of the beloved podcast Twenty Thousand Hertz. But before this, he had another life – one that brought immense pressure. He shares the story of how he comes to realize that feeling the weight of anxiety and fear doesn’t mean he’s broken. It means he’s human. Each episode of Meditative Story com…

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