Best Steve Pearlman Podcasts (2025)

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Free Your Brain from ChatGPT "Thinking" 10:25

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5d ago10:25

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If you you’re someone who values being able think independently, then you should be troubled by the fact that your brain’s operates all too much like ChatGPT. I’m going to explain how that undermines your ability to think for yourself, but I’ll also give you a key way to change it. How ChatGPT “Thinks” Let’s first understand how ChatGPT “thinks.” C…

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Jeff Pearlman - New York Times Best Selling Author Of: "Only God Can Judge Me: The Many Lives of Tupac Shakur" - S6:E7 58:03

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New York Times Best Selling author, Jeff Pearlman joined me today in The Sports Deli for one of the most fascinating conversations that I've ever had. I can't thank Jeff enough for his time and for being so gracious. We covered a lot of ground in this episode and truly hope you enjoy it as much as I did. Jeff Pearlman breaks down Tupac’s life like …

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NBA Insider on Betting Scandal, Chauncey Billups Poker Games, & Next Star Traded 1:55:44

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YERRR – the boys sat down with Shams Charania and got way deeper than just trade deadlines and Woj bombs. From gambling scandals to mafia whispers, Shams breaks down the wild reality of being the NBA’s top insider.All that and more on this week’s episode of FLAGRANT. INDULGE.0:00 Intro00:30 Starts in 2024 + “Personal reasons”3:28 Damon Jones connec…

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Zohran Mamdani on Freezing Rent, Making NYC Affordable Again & Who’s Really Stopping Him 1:16:48

10d ago1:16:48

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YERRR – Zohran Mamdani pulled up and the boys got political in the most Flagrant way possible. From NYC rent wars to taking on Albany, Mamdani’s not pulling punches.We’re talkin’:– NYC Cost of living crisis– Rent control, red tape, and housing as a human right– Opposition from the Dems, and the pressure to deliver– And of course, the bench press pr…

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Riyadh Comedy Fest, Schulz Street Fighter Stories, & The True Meaning of “6-7” 1:53:06

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YERRR – the boys are back from Saudi Arabia and they’re unpacking everything: - Bill Burr heat, Bad Friends, Marc Maron hypocrisy & the comedy drama in the Middle East - Hasan's gotta a shocking dog problem - 50 Cent Rolex offers in Australia, and Ai MLK and peanut butter - David Cross' wild podcast moment, and Drake’s lawsuit results All that and …

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AI Expert on Robot Girlfriends, If Humanity Is Cooked, & Sam Altman's God Fetish | Roman Yampolskiy 1:43:59

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YERRR – the boys go full Skynet. AI expert Roman Yampolskiy explains why the UN’s ignoring AI safety, how Sam Altman’s “God complex” might get us all killed, whether we can actually unplug AI, and what happens when AI takes our jobs. All that and more on this special bonus episode of FLAGRANT. INDULGE. 00:00 Is the UN taking AI safety seriously? 01…

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Jordan Jensen wants to Smash her Dad, Bad Acid Trips, & God is a Woman? 2:14:13

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YERRR – this one’s off the rails. The boys go in on hot dads, horse girls, poppers, and stinky balls—yes, really. We got: – Trump, trauma dates & subway pitbulls – Molly, microdosing & addiction to love – Waxing, warlord comedy & stand-up at your dad’s funeral All that and more on this week’s episode of FLAGRANT. INDULGE. 00:00 Intro 1:01 Trump & K…

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Matt McCusker on Bad Bunny Super Bowl, Life as a Drug Dealer, + Schulz is Back 2:04:33

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YERRR – Andrew’s back, and things get weird fast. From Bad Bunny hot takes to getting robbed, getting caught, and gangs, this episode goes off the rails.We got:– Native flutes & nocturnal emishes– Weddings, parenting guilt & TikTok scams– Sydney Sweeney tributes, and Matt on guitarAll that and more on this week’s episode of FLAGRANT. INDULGE.0:00 I…

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Dr. K on Fixing Your Anxiety, Redpill Men Are Good, & Beating Cheap Dopamine 2:43:06

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YERRR – the boys linked up with Healthy Gamer GG for a marathon deep dive into the mind, ego, and trauma. Dr. K makes this episode part therapy, part philosophy, part “bro-yap,” and it gets real.Dr. Alok Kanojia and the boys are talking:– Mid-life crisis and almost becoming a monk– Emotional baggage, procrastination, and why diagnoses don’t always …

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Jimmy Kimmel FIRED, & Charlie Kirk Reaction w/ Mark Normand 2:10:03

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YERRR – the boys brought in the assassin Mark Normand and things got hilariously unhinged real quick.BUT FIRST, Akaash, Alexx and Mark discuss Jimmy Kimmel's indefinite suspension from TV and what it means.All that and way more on this week’s episode of FLAGRANT. INDULGE.Want 🔥 YouTube title options for this one too?0:00 – Intro0:10 - Reaction to J…

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Peter Attia on Growing Muscle Fast, Danger of Cold Plunge, & How You Are Ruining Your Testosterone 1:57:16

2M ago1:57:16

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YERRR – the boys sat down with Dr. Peter Attia to break down the real science behind longevity, healthspan, and why most “biohacks” are straight-up BS.We’re talkin’:– Cold plunges, Zyn, fasting & the truth about supplements– Creatine, caffeine, cholesterol, and sperm counts (!?)– Stem cells, TRT, peptides, and the fake science behind the hype– How …

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Are You Garbage on Phillies Karen, Airplane Etiquette, & Nasty Hotel Stories 1:43:41

2M ago1:43:41

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YERRR – the boys are in full garbage mode this week, diving into bad habits, Philly chaos, and BBQ betrayals.We’re talkin’:– Akaash getting diesel in grandma’s garage– Taking leftovers, ghosting dinners, and tipping drama– Hawaiian shirts, Philly ball snatchers, and dessert cucking– Classy joints, tour bus budgets, and the ultimate garbage beer tas…

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Is Higher Ed to Collapse from A.I.? 43:44

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Steve Pearlman: Today on actual intelligence, we have a very important and timely discussion with Dr. Robert Neber of a SU, whose recent opinion piece in inside higher education is titled AI and Higher Ed, and an impending collapse. Robert is a teaching professor and honors faculty fellow at the Barrett Honors College at a SU. And the reason that I…

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The Sports Deli Podcast - Matt and Christina Mauser - S6:E6 1:38:20

2M ago1:38:20

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Matt Mauser joined us today for an incredibly inspiring episode. Matt's wife, Christina was a coach at Kobe Bryant's Mamba Academy and was on the helicopter that Kobe, Gigi and 7 others we're unfortunately on that fateful day on 1/26/20. I first saw Matt on America's Got Talent and reached out to him to come on the show and he graciously accepted. …

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Get Recognized for Thinking Outside the Box 6:07

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How does your brain tackle a new problem? Believe it or not, it tackles new problems by using old frameworks it created for similar problems you faced before. But if your brain is wired to use old frameworks for new problems, then isn’t that a problem? It is. And that’s why most people never think outside the box. So, how do you get your brain to t…

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Ex-CIA Explains China’s Superpower Rise, Israel/Hamas, and Epstein’s FBI Ties | Andrew Bustamante 2:29:49

2M ago2:29:49

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YERRR – this week the boys go deep state mode with an unfiltered look at the CIA, Mossad, and America’s relationship with Israel. From Epstein’s real role, to Trump’s chaotic intel briefings, to why Oct 7th caught everyone off guard—this one’s full spy thriller meets Flagrant insanity.If you’ve ever wondered what’s really going on behind the curtai…

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Did the APA just end critical thinking in colleges? 8:19

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Thanks for reading Actual Intelligence with Dr. Steve Pearlman! Subscribe FREE to receive new posts and support my work. APA to Students: Don't Bother to Think for Yourselves Anymore. Let AI Do It. If in the future you want a psychologist who can actually think about psychology, or a doctor who can actually think about medicine, or a teacher who ca…

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Charlamagne tha God on Taylor Swift Engagement, Lil Nas X Arrested, & If Trump is Dying 1:59:33

2M ago1:59:33

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YERRR – this week the boys go fully unhinged. From Lil Nas X stunts to Trump possibly dying, it’s chaos in every direction. – Taylor Swift’s engagement – Trump, Putin, Epstein out the cycle – Gavin Newsom’s PR glow-up – AI Will Smith, Jada & Tupac, Atlanta legends, and more Plus: Cracker Barrel controversy, flag burning, and why gingers might actua…

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Kids Want Off Their Phones. Here's How! 4:46

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Thanks for reading Actual Intelligence with Dr. Steve Pearlman! This post is public so feel free to share it. Thanks for reading Actual Intelligence with Dr. Steve Pearlman! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Want Your Kids Off Their Phones: They Just Told Us How to Do It In a new Harris poll conducted with The Atlantic, k…

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Atheist Bible Expert On Why God Doesn’t Exist, Wes Huff, & If Jesus Was The Real Messiah 1:41:34

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YERRR – Alex O’Connor is back and we’re diving deep into Jesus, the Gospels, and the wild early days of Christianity.Was Jesus actually God? Did he have siblings? What’s up with Mormonism, Gnostic gospels, and Revelations? Alex breaks it all down.All that and more on this week’s episode of FLAGRANT. INDULGE.0:00 Intro00:25 Utility of religion4:35 T…

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Is ChatGPT Dumbing Down your Kid? New MIT Study Says, “Yes.” 10:57

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Is ChatGPT dumbing down your kid? It is and here’s what you can do. A new MIT study reveals the powerful consequences of artificial intelligence on actual intelligence, and guess what? Simply (and terrifyingly) put, the use of artificial intelligence undermines your child’s actual intelligence. In short, when children don’t think for themselves, th…

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Is ChatGPT Dumbing Down your Kid? A New MIT Study Says, “Yes.” 11:13

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We finally have emerging research on Artificial Intelligence's consequences for actual intelligence. If you're an educator or parent--or if you're anyone who just thinks that thinking is important--then you need to learn about this study. It offers hard evidence that our young people are in danger of diminished thinking skills for life. This is a p…

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Philosopher on Why Being Nice is Selfish, Is Incest Bad? &, Testing our Ethics! | Alex O'Connor 2:03:07

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YERRR – Alex O’Connor joins the boys to break down the wildest moral questions you’ve never wanted to answer. From siblings and animal relationships to split brains and trolley problems, it’s philosophy at its most unhinged.Deep thoughts, dark hypotheticals, and big laughs.All that and more on this week’s episode of FLAGRANT. INDULGE.0:00 Who has t…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E31 - @Redd_Vibz, Rosie & Roofus 16:51

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The amazing Riley joined me today along with Rosie and Roofus on her late brothers 10th anniversary of his unfortunate death as well as her 7-month anniversary of being clean. Riley is a hairdresser (and can do feet and nails but chooses not to) and loves the beach and good vibes. Remember, help is only a call away. You can dial 988 if you're havin…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E30 - Doc Michael, Herbalist Abby, Frankie & YO! Rosco! 28:06

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Dr. Michael McEnany Michael McEnany attended Wake Forest University’s School of Medicine and completed his residency training in Emergency Medicine at the University of New Mexico. He is currently an Emergency Medicine physician at Northern Inyo Hospital in Bishop, CA. His interests include connecting with the natural world and learning to play the…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E29 - Tiffani & Peyton (Not Manning) 11:13

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Teacher Tiffani & dog Peyton (Not Manning) joined the show today. Tiffany became a teacher after covid and loves it! She's inspired by her sister, a teacher of 30 years. Peyton loves balls and check out this episode to find out what Tiffany's love language is. Remember, you can always dial 988 if you're having a hard day and someone will be there 2…

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QUICK TIP: Unlocking Divergent Thinking--The Physical Connection 9:51

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Stuck in a mental rut? Need a way to break out of your current thought patterns? Want to unlock and unleash your creative, divergent, disruptive thinking skills? Who doesn't? Listen to learn how! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit pearlmanactualintelligence.subst…

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Ralph Barbosa on Netflix Fame, Getting Recognized at Jiffy Lube, & His Love for Tom Hanks 2:05:43

3M ago2:05:43

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YERRR – Texas’ own Ralph Barbosa is on Flagrant and it was straight vibes. Is Ralph a weeaboo? Is he addicted to junk car hustles on Facebook Marketplace? Ralph brings his chill comedic genius to the Flagrant table to explain it all.We're talking Bobby Lee, taping specials, drinking games, crowd work magic, and an Epstein-Tom Hanks crossover that s…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E28 - Archie (Bunker?), Lulu, Piper, Carol & Jill 13:29

3M ago13:29

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This S1:E28 episode of The Dog Beach Diaries featured Archie (Bunker?), Lulu, Piper, Carol & Jill. Max out your 401k and go on lots of dates was the advice from Carol and Jill as we discussed a number of different topics. Thanks for watching and/or listening and remember, you are not alone. You can always dial 988 24/7/365 and someone will be there…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E27 - Stevie Nicks, Kelsey, Simcha & Becca 18:40

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Thank you for joining us today for S1:E27 of The Dog Beach Diaries featuring Stevie Nicks, Kelsey, Simcha & Becca. Kels is a history teacher and Becca has a Tidepool exploration company that you can find at, https://www.seatoshoreexplorers.com. Their dogs are great and we had a great conversation. Thanks for your support and remember you can always…

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Kam Patterson on crazy Kill Tony moment, Kevin Hart advice, & challenging Schulz 1:54:14

3M ago1:54:14

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YERRR – Kam is in the building and it’s a certified classic! Kam breaks down his wild ride from the court to the comedy stage. The boys get into Kill Tony pressure, Disney adult weirdos, bad coaches, and Mark somehow being an Orlando legend?? Kam opens up about getting his big movie role, taking advice from Kevin Hart, and why being delusional migh…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1 E26 - Matt, Father Neil & Phoebe 28:28

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This episode with Matt the attorney, Neil his father and Matt's dog Phoebe was one of my favorite episodes out of the over 225 I've done since 2020. Matt has a tremendously authentic and polarizing personality and although his journey has had great success thus far, the best is yet to come. His dad is still working in his 60s on planes (not trains …

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E25 - Malia & Sage 15:46

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Malia loves animals and plans on being in the animal field for a long time. Her and her dog Sage have a special bond. She recommends pet insurance and you don't want to miss her favorite tatoo and who she'd like to have dinner with if she could. Finally, Malia asks me some questions so stick around until the end. Remember, you can always dial 988 i…

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Fareed Zakaria Breaks Down the Future of AI, Israel v. Gaza, & Why China Won’t Fail 2:50:44

3M ago2:50:44

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YERRR – the boys brought in global brainiac Fareed Zakaria to explain literally everything going on in the world right now – and this man did not miss. From Trump’s tariffs and broken promises to the AI revolution and why the middle class keeps getting bodied, Fareed breaks it all down with surgical precision.He dives deep on Israel’s aggression, U…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - Kris & Booga (& Calypso) - S1:E24 19:55

3M ago19:55

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Kris rescued Booga and Calypso and sometimes Booga acts like a cat and Calypso acts like a dog. Kris loves to travel and is studying to be an interior designer. She loves to use her hands, all love languages, and the arts. This episode is brought to you by my you tube shop. I have nearly 1,500 items you can check out and I may make a commission if …

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S6:E5 - The Rube Goldberg Special Edition 15:35

3M ago15:35

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Life is like a box of chocolates. Sometimes surprise and change gets the job done, other times it's the road less traveled and other times it's simplicity and execution.

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Epstein Files Blocked, Trump Cancelled Colbert? & Zohran's Chances in NYC with Ezra Klein 3:00:10

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YERRR – this one’s a political rollercoaster with Ezra Klein in the building, and nothing’s off limits. From Mike Johnson shutting down the Epstein vote to Trump’s sketchy second‑term plans, Ezra helps the boys connect the dots on conspiracies, power grabs, and why reform feels impossible.They get deep into Project 2025, the rising cost of educatio…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E23 - Amelia, Sara & Alfi 18:29

3M ago18:29

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Amelia and Sara, partners in life joined me today along with their 9-month old pup, Alfie! Alfie has taught them so much about life especially about patience. I truly enjoyed their transparency and their loving and kind spirits individually and collectively. We hope you enjoy today's episode and remember, you can always dial, 988 if you're having a…

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The Full Evidence Epstein was a Spy w/ Saagar Enjeti 3:00:02

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YERRR – the guys sat down with Saagar Enjeti to break down the madness behind Jeffrey Epstein and the web of power protecting him. From the leaked files to Ghislaine’s role, Saagar lays out how the story goes way deeper than the headlines. He digs into the media silence, the political connections, and why nobody at the top ever seems to pay. All th…

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Did Trump Betray His Voters? Feat: Pod Save America & Ro Khanna 2:01:34

4M ago2:01:34

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YERRR – this week’s episode is politics turned all the way up. First, the guys from Pod Save America pulled up to chop it up on the chaos in D.C. Then Congressman Ro Khanna slid through to break down what’s actually getting done in Washington with his new Senate Bill about releasing the Epstein files, and his idea for the future of the Democratic P…

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The Dog Beach Diaries - S1:E22 - Whitney, Ginger, & Georgie 12:39

4M ago12:39

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Whitney Ginger & Georgie joined us today along with her boyfriend and his 2 kids. Whitney has chosen an interesting career path and also works part time as a server. She met her boyfriend at work but they no longer work together now.Thanks for the support and remember, if you're having a hard day, don't be afraid to ask for help like Whitney sugges…

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Dr. Russ Kennedy - The Anxiety Dr., author of Anxiety Rx Joins Hoot for the second time. He's sold over 105,000 books and has over 1,000,000 downloads from his Anxiety Rx podcast. Enjoy this episode! 1:11:39

4M ago1:11:39

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Dr. Russ Kennedy, author of Anxiety Rx (2nd Edition) joins me today to discuss his latest book and why men commit suicide at a higher rate than women as well as why they also have more success in his MBRX program. Dr. Kennedy is a neuroscientist from Canada and hopes to one day have dinner with Jim Carrey. And he wants the world to know especially …