Best Jonathan Rosen Podcasts (2025)

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NYC Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos on the Start of the School Year & Key Education Issues 49:07

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New York City Schools Chancellor Melissa Aviles-Ramos joined the show to discuss the start of the new school year, key education policy initiatives underway like an overhaul of reading instruction, the new statewide student cellphone ban, mayoral control of city schools, and more. (Ep 538)By Max Politics

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How You Act Trumps All - At Least At First w/ Andy Andrews 1:05:45

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As you know I seldom talk about current events on this podcast. But a few years ago I did address one. It was the 2022 Oscars where actor Will Smith slapped comedian Chris Rock. I did not see it and didn’t pay much attention, but then I saw a public statement made by Andy Andrews that caught my attention. I’ve known Andy for some time and had him o…

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Russian Comic Yakov Smirnoff at TV News Interview- Bonus Show #30 4:13

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Welcome to a special bonus show from the Tag Team Talent Podcast, featuring a **historical archive** of videos! This show features Russian Comic Yakov Smirnoff as he is a Guest on a local news show. Enjoy this **vintage** collection, with **past events** and clips from talent shows. This is pure **entertainment** and **nostalgia**!…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with Angela Cartwright from The Sound of Music! 51:39

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Send us a text Join director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Angela Cartwright from The Sound of Music! Angela discusses the making of the iconic musical, being one of the stars of the classic Sci/Fi series Lost in Space, appearing with legendary entertainer Danny Thomas on Make Room For Daddy, & mu…

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Eight Years Grooving: Our Quest to Feel Significant | Arie Kruglanski PhD (Republish) 1:14:28

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This October, we’re celebrating 8 years of Behavioral Grooves! To mark the occasion, we’re digging into our archives and re-sharing some of our most popular and thought-provoking conversations every Thursday for the next two months. The celebration builds to our Anniversary Event on October 16th in Minneapolis, where fan favorite Nick Epley will le…

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#33- "Chicago" Steve Barkley, Ian Williams, & Bruce Baum 16:24

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A really fun standup comedy show Starring three funny comics: "Chicago" Steve Barkley from the Bay Area, Ian Williams, comic turned school teacher turned comic, and The one and Only..."Bruce Baum" as our Classic Rewind. Bruce is always High-energy FUN! Hosted by comic Lynn Stobener!

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Just Breathe - Can We Really Alter Our Physical & Mental States By Doing Breathwork w/ Francesca Sipma 1:10:45

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I breathe just to live. I walk to live. I eat, drink, and sleep to live. Is there a benefit to breathing more or differently than necessary? I walk more than necessary for my health and fitness and go so far as to run quite a bit. I don’t eat and drink more for my health but I eat better and drink better. I definitely sleep more than necessary for …

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How the Internet Went From Counterculture to Technofeudalism | Douglas Rushkoff 56:51

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In Episode 439 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Douglas Rushkoff, a pioneering media theorist, best-selling author, and leading voice on how digital technologies shape societies, economies, and cultures. Rushkoff and Kofinas spend the first hour of their conversation tracing the arc of Douglas’ career, from his upbringing in a communal…

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The Hidden Cost of Your Values | Steve Sloman 1:02:58

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Cognitive scientist Steve Sloman joins us to discuss The Cost of Conviction, exploring how sacred values shape our decisions and why they often lead to polarization. From zealotry to the social roots of belief, Steve reveals why convictions are more borrowed than built—and what this means for hot-button debates in politics, public health, and busin…

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The Jewish Lens presents: the author of The Night Sparrow, Shelly Sanders! 58:46

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Join author Jonathan Rosen as he chats with the author of The Night Sparrow, Shelly Sanders! Shelly discusses her book The Night Sparrow, discovering she was Jewish as a teen, visiting Latvia and finding out that she had ancestors murdered in the Holocaust, being on the Board of Artists Against Antisemitism, and much more.…

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The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It w/ Professor Ethan Kross 1:08:51

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We all know we have an inner voice, whether it speaks out loud, you write letters in your head like I do, or it’s just the constant stream of thoughts and feelings running amok at all times. A frequent directive is to shut the voice up or ignore it. One this is impossible, and two, that voice is there for a reason and the opportunity we all have is…

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Comic Paula Poundstone Plays with the Audience- Bonus Show #29 4:28

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This special bonus show shares historic **stand up comedy** from a young **comic**, Paula Poundstone as she engages with the audience. See this **comedy video** and enjoy a taste of **standup** history. This **funny** video is sure to entertain as Paula plays with the audience....very funny!

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State of the Mayoral Race with Under 2 Months To Go, with Adam Carlson & JC Polanco 1:08:16

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Post-Labor Day and with under 2 months until Election Day (Nov. 4) the general election for Mayor of New York City is now in full swing, and four new polls out this week (Sept. 8-12) help shed light on the state of the race among Zohran Mamdani, Andrew Cuomo, Curtis Sliwa, and Eric Adams. Joining the show to discuss the polling, the state of the ra…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with the co-writer of The Jerk & The Frisco Kid, Michael Elias! 55:04

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Send us a text Join director and former child star Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with the co-writer of the movies The Jerk & The Frisco Kid, Michael Elias! Michael talks about his involvement in the two comedy films, helping create the sitcom Head of the Class, writing for shows such as The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and The Odd…

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Eight Years Grooving: The Theory of Boredom | George Loewenstein (Republish) 51:16

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This October, we’re celebrating 8 years of Behavioral Grooves! To mark the occasion, we’re digging into our archives and re-sharing some of our most popular and thought-provoking conversations every Thursday for the next two months. The celebration builds to our Anniversary Event on October 16th in Minneapolis, where fan favorite Nick Epley will le…

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#32- Johnny Steel, Mantara Dance Group, & Harry Anderson 15:18

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This show has it all, Johnny Steel shares a "Best Of" series of jokes, the Mantara Dance Group does a religious offering dance, and Comic/Magician Harry Anderson (Night Court/Cheers) offers a simple card trick...Not!

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The Jewish Lens presents: the Executive Director at Chabad of Coral Springs, Rabbi Avraham Friedman! 56:33

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Join author Jonathan Rosen, as he chats with the Executive Director at Chabad of Coral Springs, Rabbi Avraham Friedman! Rabbi Friedman discusses growing up in Brooklyn in a Chabad household, fighting antisemitism in a post-October 7th world, his podcast Sunday Morning Torah & Coffee, & much more!By Jonathan Rosen

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Fear, Anger, and the Plans They Hide: Angus Fletcher on the Science of Primal Intelligence 1:04:19

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In a world increasingly dominated by AI and computational thinking, we've been taught that logic is the ultimate form of intelligence. But what if an over-reliance on pure reason is making us more fragile and less equipped to navigate uncertainty? Angus Fletcher is a professor at Ohio State's Project Narrative and the author of the best-selling boo…

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Fawning: Our Appeasing & “Protecting” Others Is Hurting Us All w/ Dr. Ingrid Clayton 1:15:22

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We all have a primary pattern of dealing with relational conflict. There are a scant few, in my experience, who do it with health and peace. The rest tend to fall into what psychologists have labeled, Fight, Flight, or Freeze tendencies. I’m not a fighter, and viewed myself as generally freezing in the moment of conflict, masked by thinking I was j…

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How Stablecoins Will Transform Banking | Charles Calomiris 50:03

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In Episode 438 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Charles Calomiris, former Chief Economist at the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, about his forthcoming paper “How Stablecoins Will Transform Banking,” which is based on a presentation he delivered at the Hoover Institution’s annual monetary policy conference this past May. Deme…

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Perfectionism Is Holding You Back | Bob Rosen 1:06:13

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Psychologist and author Dr. Bob Rosen joins us to discuss his book Detach and how hidden attachments—like perfectionism, control, and success—often masquerade as virtues while quietly holding us back. We explore practical strategies for self-awareness, facing fears, and transforming attachments into aspirations so you can thrive in work and life. T…

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Getting What We Expect From Ourselves & How To Expect More w/ Anthony Trucks 1:08:38

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The self-help and personal development world gives primary focus to increasing our performance so we can achieve greater successes in our lives. And it’s true we all are capable of more. Nobody is performing at their max capacity. But we won’t outperform the level of ability we believe about ourselves and all we have to go on is the proof of what w…

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Tommy Chong from "Cheech & Chong" "Rock's the House!" Bonus Show #28 4:53

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On this special podcast we share a Classic Rewind of a really funny comic...Tommy Chong of "Cheech & Chong" Fame! Enjoy this **comedy video** with some great **stand up comedy**. Check out the full show for more **comedy** and talented performers!He plays "Earache My Eye" Live!!

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Pop Culture Retro interview with Burton Gilliam from Blazing Saddles! 53:34

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Send us a text Join director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Burton Gilliam from Blazing Saddles! Burton discusses the making of the iconic Mel Brooks comedy, working with Ryan and Tatum O'Neal on Paper Moon, appearing in Back to the Future Part III, & much more! Support the show…

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Eight Years Grooving: They Thought We Were Ridiculous - Part 2 (Republish) 42:14

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This October, we’re celebrating 8 years of Behavioral Grooves! To mark the occasion, we’re digging into our archives and re-sharing some of our most popular and thought-provoking conversations every Thursday for the next two months. The celebration builds to our Anniversary Event on October 16th in Minneapolis, where fan favorite Nick Epley will le…

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Jessica Ramos on Her Mayoral Run, Senate Reelection Campaign, & More 1:11:21

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State Senator Jessica Ramos, a Queens Democrat, returned to the showto discuss her performance and endorsement of Andrew Cuomo in themayoral primary, her 2026 bid for Senate reelection against a toughprimary challenge, key issues facing her constituents, and more. (Ep 526)By Max Politics

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Episode 105: Dan Koch: Music, Faith, Trauma & Why Reality Heals 1:02:19

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Musician turned therapist Dan Koch joins The Puck: Venture Capital & Beyond to share his remarkable journey from touring in a rock band to pioneering research on spiritual abuse. We explore how faith and psychology intersect, why polarization is so hard to overcome, and why Dan believes ‘reality itself can be the medicine.’ A conversation about hea…

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Thematic Investing in an Age of Global Entropy | Marvin Barth 50:43

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In Episode 437 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with Marvin Barth, founder of Thematic Markets and former Chief Economist for International Affairs at the U.S. Treasury, who previously served at the Federal Reserve and the Bank for International Settlements and has led global macro and FX strategy on both the sell side and the buy side. Mar…

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#31 Don McEnery, Dennis Blair, & Dave Coulier 15:52

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Great show this week, standup comedy by the very funny Don McEnery, some solid comedy music by Dennis Blair, and our Classic Rewind stars Dave Coulier of "Full House" fame. Our Co-Host is Larry Wilson

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Considering We Are The Matrix & It Is All A Mind Game To Generate A Feeling 40:17

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A few nights ago I watched The Matrix with four of my younger kids after one said she didn’t remember ever seeing it. A group of my older kids had gotten together to watch it recently as well. I’m talking the 1999 movie starring Keanu Reeves. It depicts a concept where most humans are inert and simply plugged into a computer program living pretend …

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Why Most Teams Fail (and How to Fix Them) | Colin Fisher 1:12:01

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Colin Fisher, author of The Collective Edge, reveals why teams—not lone geniuses—drive innovation, how group identities invisibly shape our behavior, and why structure beats process when it comes to collaboration. With lessons drawn from Harry Potter, jazz improvisation, and decades of research, this episode explores the hidden power of teams and h…

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The Jewish Lens presents: the author of My Other Half, David Isaacson! 27:30

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Join author Jonathan Rosen as he chats with the author of My Other Half, David Isaacson! David discusses the story behind his book, doing film reviews, antisemitism in London, and much more!By Jonathan Rosen

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Rejecting “No Regrets” & Embracing Life Lessons w/ Dan Pink 50:09

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“No regrets” is an American slogan along with “No Fear” and “Just Do It.” Yet more often than not we don’t “just do it,” having no fear is psychopathic, and having no regrets means you have no sorrow for ever hurting anyone or making a mistake. Regret is simply recognizing sadness or disappointment about something we did we wish we hadn’t, or we di…

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David Strassman, Ventriloquist Star of Australia, has Chuck Wood take over the show! Bonus Show #27 6:16

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The host, R. Scott Edwards, introduces a special bonus episode featuring a famous Australian comic **ventriloquist**. The video includes clips of the **comedy** act with his **dummy**, bringing lots of laughs and classic **stand up comedy** moments. This show will give you a good dose of **nostalgia**.Starring David Strassman, Australias most famou…

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Pop Culture Retro interview with Robert Wuhl from Arli$$! 1:12:18

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Send us a text Join director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Robert Wuhl from Arli$$! Robert discusses his time on the sports-themed sitcom, his memorable role in Bull Durham, making Batman with Tim Burton and Michael Keaton, & much more! Support the show…

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Joe Borelli on How Trump is Doing & the New York City Mayoral Race 50:36

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Joe Borelli, Managing Director at Chartwell Strategy Group and formerNew York City Council Minority Leader, joined the show to discuss howPresident Trump is doing so far in his second term and the unfoldingelection for New York City Mayor. The Staten Island Republican spentover a dozen years in elected office, in the State Assembly then CityCouncil…

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Eight Years Grooving: Value of an Open Mind | Jonathan Malesic (Republish) 1:02:35

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This October, we’re celebrating 8 years of Behavioral Grooves! To mark the occasion, we’re digging into our archives and re-sharing some of our most popular and thought-provoking conversations every Thursday for the next two months. The celebration builds to our Anniversary Event on October 16th in Minneapolis, where fan favorite Nick Epley will le…

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#30 Tony Camin, "Magnetic Zero's", & Bob Saget 14:08

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Really fun podcast show this week, not only three great videos; but Co-Host Bob Worley comes back again as a Mime...Hilarious! The videos are of standup comedian Tony Camin, a couple of talented young ladies from Nairobi singing on a train ("Magnetic Zero's"), and our Classic Rewind is Bob Saget of "Full House" & "Fuller House" fame. Co-Host is Com…

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Can You Sell Happiness, Peace & Purpose If People Really Do Not Want It 35:18

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I’ve spent a lifetime doing. Achieving and building and creating and adding. And now I find that what I most want is peace. I’m 54 and I’m tired. Not physically tired. But emotionally. The past four years have been a time of deconstructing and dismantling and letting go of most everything I held dear. I have encountered the most difficult time of m…

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The Great Rebalancing: Why Debt, Demographics, and Politics Will Crush Forward Returns | Sony Kapoor 58:06

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In Episode 436 of Hidden Forces, Demetri Kofinas speaks with economist, policy adviser, and investor Sony Kapoor about why developed world demographics, debt, and political sclerosis will crush forward returns for investors who fail to rebalance their portfolios for the new investment paradigm. Kapoor and Kofinas spend the first hour of their conve…

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Everything You’ve Heard About Screen Time Is Wrong | Jay Vidyarthi 1:06:33

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Jay Vidyarthi blends Silicon Valley design expertise with mindfulness practice to show how you can “fight design with design” and create a healthier, more joyful relationship with your tech. Instead of guilt or digital detoxes, he offers strategies for reframing boundaries into rituals, focusing on what’s good about your devices, and making intenti…

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Comedy Team of "Mack & Jamie" Delight Audiences with Reagan Impression and More! 5:33

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Comedy Team of "Mack & Jamie" shares impression of Ronald Reagan and sing a tribute to the USA...very funny!This special bonus show features some great vintage stand up comedy. Enjoy a classic rewind segment with some talented performers. Each clip features standup from a pair of comedians. Visit: www.TagTeamTalentSearch.com…

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Your Calling Is Not One Role & What Is A Calling w/ Career Expert Dan Miller 58:34

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I have done a number of podcasts on calling, but as I don’t believe anyone has the definitive definition of what a calling is and what your’s might be, I am a fan of a continued discussion with various experts. I spent many years talking about calling and purpose as some holy grail discovery. Even as I did so many different things vocationally and …

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Antonio Delgado on His Run for Governor 1:09:00

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New York Lieutenant Governor Antonio Delgado, a Democrat and formermember of Congress, joined the show to discuss his decision tochallenge Governor Kathy Hochul in the June 2026 primary, how theirrelationship fell apart, key issues facing New York and his platformto address them, and more. (Ep 524)By Max Politics

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Pop Culture Retro interview with Kate Linder from The Young and the Restless! 47:58

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Send us a text Join director and former child actor Moosie Drier, and author Jonathan Rosen, as they chat with Kate Linder from The Young & the Restless! Kate discusses her tenure as one of the longest-running characters on American Soaps, her job as a flight attendant which she did at the same time as acting, working with people such as Kate Hudso…

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America Under Occupation: Truth, Power, & Imperial Decline | Jonathan Kirshner 1:48:47

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Episode 435 is the eighth episode in the Hundred Year Pivot podcast series. In it, Demetri Kofinas and Grant Williams speak with leading realist scholar Jonathan Kirshner about how eroding cultural norms, weakened political guardrails, deepening polarization, and the collapse of shared narratives and belief structures are leading to a break-down in…

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How to Stay Grounded When Life Feels Chaotic 30:22

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When life feels chaotic, how do we stay grounded? In this bonus episode, we reflect on a few years of personal upheaval and explore how temporal uncertainty affects our decision-making and well-being. We share behavioral science tools—like micro-anchors, cognitive reframing, and environmental cues—that can help us stay centered when life refuses to…

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#29 Larry Wilson, Sehun, & James Stevens lll 16:40

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A good variety of talent on this weeks show. First is the talented comic/magician Larry Wilson, then some Hip Hop Dancing & Singing by Sehun of Indonesia, and our Classic Rewind stars music/impressionist James Steven lll. Really fun show, and Co-Hosted by "Chicago" Steve Barkley.

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The Jewish Lens presents: the CEO of the Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona, Hava Holzhauer! 47:36

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Join author Jonathan Rosen as he chats with the CEO of the Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona, Hava Holzhauer! Hava discusses growing up as the descendant of Holocaust survivors, the work she does for the community as the President and CEO of Jewish Philanthropies of Southern Arizona, her past responsibilities as the Regional Director of the…

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Who Is Creative (Some More Than Others) & How To Go From Creativity To Delivering A Performance Or Product w/ Zorana Ivcevic Pringle 1:18:23

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Do we all have some creative ability in us? Yes. Can we learn and grow to be more creative? Yes. Should we all be living as “creatives?” I question this. But what creativity we have, whether it’s art, ideas, businesses, innovations, or solutions to problems, how can we best go from the idea or concept, to actually doing and delivering something? I …