Best The Discourse Of Human Events Podcasts (2025)

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Spirit Beyond Survival 1:14:26

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Trump admin’s sweeping review of 55 million visas, the alarming rise in millennial deaths, Lil Nas X and the psychosis of celebrity, Sister Gertrude Morgan’s transition from artist to spiritual leader. News Trump administration reviewing all 55 million people with U.S. visas for potential deportable violations Millennials are dying at an alarming r…

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Why “Letting Go” Could Be Your Best Growth Strategy | Cary Prejean | 664 31:16

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Are you the bottleneck in your own business? Many entrepreneurs wear every hat—CEO, sales, R&D, even accounts receivable—yet still feel stuck. Cary Prejean, founder of Strategic Business Advisors and author of three books, has spent 40 years helping business owners shift from operator to visionary leader. In this episode, we explore why entrepreneu…

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The Career Framework That Helps You Make Smarter Moves | Michael Horn | 663 20:18

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What if your next career move wasn’t about climbing the ladder—but making real progress toward a life of purpose? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, host Peter Winick sits down with Michael Horn—author, speaker, and co-founder of the Clayton Christensen Institute for Disruptive Innovation —to explore how thought leadership can transf…

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Black Genius in a World on Fire w/ Tre Johnson 1:47:19

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National Guard troops flood D.C., DOJ worker fired for sandwich assault on CBP officer, Burkina Faso’s military junta moves to criminalize homosexuality., and L.A. endures a traumatic summer of wildfire recovery, ICE raids, and protests. Myles and Sharhonda sit down with Tre Johnson, author of Black Genius: Essays on an American Legacy. News The @w…

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Sustainable Business and the Power of Thought Leadership | Christopher Marquis | 662 17:15

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What happens when world-class research escapes the ivory tower and takes root in the boardroom In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick sits down with Christopher Marquis — Professor of Chinese Management at the University of Cambridge and author of "Profiteers: How Business Privatizes Profits and Socializes Costs" — to explor…

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America's Golden Ticket To Nowhere 1:01:03

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Apple’s Tim Cook delivers a golden box of nothing to the White House, Ice Cube defends his role advising Trump on a plan for Black Americans, WNBA games see a bizarre crypto-linked sex toy stunt, and grandmas run a summer camp serving up cooking skills and life lessons. News Ice Cube defends advising Trump on plan for Black Americans WNBA sex toy i…

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Beyond the Keynote: Building a Business Around Your Ideas | Keith Ferrazzi | 661 29:51

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What if your team—not just your leaders—held the key to breakthrough performance? Today, Peter Winick sits down with long-time friend and bestselling author Keith Ferrazzi to explore why “leadership” alone isn’t enough anymore. Keith’s new work, "Never Lead Alone", moves beyond the individual and puts the spotlight on "teamship"—a powerful, often-o…

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Execution at Scale: Why Thought Leadership Drives Results at Mozilla | Suba Vasudevan | 660 18:40

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What does it take to transform a mission-driven organization into a high-velocity execution machine? Today, Peter Winick sits down with Suba Vasudevan, COO of Mozilla, to explore how thought leadership drives impact inside and outside the organization. Suba isn’t just talking about brand elevation—she’s focused on aligning thought leadership with M…

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The Math Ain't Mathing 54:16

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Trump fires head of the Bureau of Labor Statistics over poor jobs report, a new tactic weaponizes state systems to crush opponents' credit, and a new spotlight shines on self-taught artist Bill Traylor. News WATCH: ‘I think their numbers were wrong,’ Trump says after firing BLS head over jobs report How people are weaponing state systems: ‘We file …

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From Consulting to Content: Turning 40 Years of Wisdom Into a Book | Jeff Fierstein and Ric Shriver | 659 20:13

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What if the game of Whac-A-Mole perfectly described your leadership challenges? Ric Shriver and Jeff Fierstein think it does. These two veteran consultants have spent over four decades tackling recurring, high-stakes issues inside organizations—and they’ve captured those lessons in their book "Leadership Whack-A-Mole: Actionable Strategies to Leade…

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Epstein Files, ICE Control, Truth Revealed 53:40

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Trump named in Epstein files, ICE expands GPS ankle monitoring for immigrants, L.A. prosecutor struggles to land protest-related indictments, and a long-overlooked Black tech pioneer finally gets his due. News ICE moves to shackle some 180,000 immigrants with GPS ankle monitors Trump’s top federal prosecutor in L.A. struggles to secure indictments …

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From Resistance to Momentum: Rethinking Organizational Change | Greg Satell | 658 20:06

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What if you could lead organizational change the same way revolutions overthrow regimes? Today on Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick sits down with Greg Satell—co-founder of ChangeOS, bestselling author of "Cascades: How to Create a Movement That Drives Transformational Change", and one of the world’s top experts on transformational change…

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No Strings Attached 57:17

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Beto O’Rourke urges Democrats to fight “fire with fire”, Trump releases frozen school grants with strings attached, and Zora Neale Hurston’s final home is rescued from disrepair. O’Rourke urges Democrats to fight ‘fire with fire’ in redistricting battle Trump releases frozen school grants with conditions; most funds for California still in limbo Zo…

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Why Hardware Is the Way to Win the AI Race 56:32

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In this episode of Live Players, Samo Buja and Erik Torenberg discuss the pivotal role of hardware in the advancement of AI, the strategic importance of semiconductor manufacturing, and the intricate geopolitical dynamics between the US, China, and Taiwan. — 📰 Be notified early when Turpentine's drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/excl…

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Turning frameworks into funding: The hard truth about scaling thought leadership | Lisa Kay Solomon 15:32

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What if you could design the future — instead of reacting to it? In today's episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Peter Winick sits down with futurist and design strategist Lisa Kay Solomon to explore how leaders can use design thinking to actively shape what’s next. Lisa is a Designer-in-Residence at Stanford’s d.school, an educator, a bestsel…

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Dreaming Beyond the Now w/ Saul Williams & Anisia Uzeyman 1:50:11

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Trump faces backlash from MAGA base, UnitedHealth works to silence critics, Mississippi water crisis continues, and the life and legacy of Jewel Thais-Williams. Myles interviews Saul Williams and co-director Anisia Uzeyman about their film Neptune Frost, now streaming on AfroPoP: The Ultimate Cultural Exchange. News Trump faces a revolt from his MA…

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Human First, AI Forward: Navigating the Future of Thought Leadership | Jen Cohen, Stephanie Grayson, Amelia Ross, Spencer Ante | 656 25:22

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In this special compilation episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, host Bill Sherman brings together four voices at the forefront of AI and innovation: Jen Cohen, Stephanie Grayson, Amelia Ross, and Spencer Ante. Each offers a powerful, firsthand take on how AI is changing the way we lead, communicate, and make decisions. Jen Cohen explores how …

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Turn Ideas Into Influence—and Influence Into Capital | Nick Cooney | 655 18:25

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Can doing good in the world be quantified like ROI? Peter Winick sits down with Nick Cooney, founder and managing partner of Lever VC, to explore how a venture capitalist measures moral return alongside financial return. Nick’s not your typical VC—he’s also the author of "What We Don't Do: Inaction in the Face of Suffering and the Drive to Do More"…

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Leadership as Resistance w/ AG Andrea Joy Campbell 1:38:01

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A deceptive “beautiful” bill conceals dangerous policy, Trump administration withholds billions in school funding, Essence Fest faces accusations of cultural erasure, and former politician Rick Perry finds purpose in psychedelics. DeRay interviews Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell on justice, leadership, and protecting communities …

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Execution Eats Ideas for Breakfast: Building Real Businesses from Big Ideas | David Bell | 654 20:20

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What happens when a top-tier academic walks away from the ivory tower and becomes a powerhouse investor? In this episode, Peter Winick sits down with David Bell—former Wharton professor, founder of Idea Farm Ventures, and investor in some of the biggest direct-to-consumer brands you know: Warby Parker, Bonobos, Harry’s, Diapers.com, and Jet.com. Da…

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Why Thought Leaders Must Learn to Lead Across Cultures | Jane Hyun | 653 39:10

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What if cultural fluency was the leadership skill no one taught you—but every global leader needs? Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with Jane Hyun—global leadership strategist, executive coach, and author of three books including "Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling"—to explore how high-performing teams thrive on difference, not in spite of it. Jan…

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Division by Design w/ Deborah N. Archer 1:31:44

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Trump orders US bombing of Iran nuclear sites, ICE impersonations surge amid immigration crackdowns, young men emerge as a swing vote to watch, and Tyler Perry hit with a $260 million sexual-assault and harassment lawsuit. DeRay interviews Deborah N. Archer about her new book Dividing Lines: How Transportation Infrastructure Reinforces Racial Inequ…

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Rethinking Incentives: What Leaders Miss About Employee Engagement | Stephan Meier | 652 19:52

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Are your compensation strategies sabotaging employee engagement? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, host Peter Winick sits down with Stephan Meier, Chair of the Management Division at Columbia Business School and a leading voice in behavioral economics. Stephan shares insights from his journey—from academia to the Federal Reserve to …

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Less Warfare, More Welfare w/ Brad Lander 1:04:43

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Democratic lawmakers attacked in Minnesota, tensions rise between Iran and Israel, SNAP work requirements threaten food access, tech bros’ bizarre transition to the military, and a reflection on the legacy of Living Single. DeRay interviews NYC Comptroller Brad Lander about his mayoral candidacy. News Worsening SNAP’s Harsh Work Requirement Would T…

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On Powers, Great and Small 2:06:01

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POWER is on the mind these days, as the world grapples with shifting global power dynamics, old powers crumbling, new ones rising, and archaic power paradigms resurfacing… Yes, issues of power run rampant and discussions on power are front and center. But like everything else in modern discourse, the discussion on power has been decontextualized. P…

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Beyond Retirement: Building a Legacy of Generous Leadership | Joe Davis |651 17:42

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What if your greatest impact as a leader begins after your "official" career ends? Joe Davis, former Managing Director and Senior Partner at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and author of "The Generous Leader: 7 Ways to Give of Yourself for Everyone’s Gain", joins Peter Winick to share insights from his extraordinary shift from consulting titan to imp…

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Amanda Litman on the Future of Leadership 1:33:52

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AOC backs Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor, DOGE engineer calls federal fraud ‘relatively nonexistent,’ and one far-right influencer finds outrage doesn’t always pay. DeRay interviews Amanda Litman about her new book When We're in Charge: The Next Generation’s Guide to Leadership. News Former DOGE engineer says federal waste and fraud were 'relatively …

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Why Emotional Intelligence is the Missing Skill in Surgical Leadership | Gina Catalano | 650 34:40

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How do you grab the attention of the smartest person in the room and introduce an idea that could fundamentally change their approach to leadership? In this insightful episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Gina Catalano, President of Central Forza Group and author of The Leadership Wake Up Call, joins Bill Sherman to discuss her pioneering work…

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Why Connection, Not Command, Is the Real Engine of High Performance | Michael Abrashoff | 649 18:21

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What if the worst-performing team you’ve ever seen could become the best—without changing a single person? Today, Peter Winick sits down with Michael Abrashoff, former U.S. Navy captain and author of the mega-bestseller "It’s Your Ship: How Great Leaders Inspire Ownership From The Keel Up". Michael shares the extraordinary turnaround story of the U…

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The Warping of Public Memory 1:16:01

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CBS considers airing PSAs to settle Trump lawsuit, RFK Jr. offers to rescue bird flu-infected ostriches, HHS cuts Moderna’s vaccine funding, and AI threatens half of all entry-level white-collar jobs. News Trump legal team, Paramount mull proposal for CBS to run PSAs for causes favored by prez to break quagmire over $20B lawsuit: sources Behind the…

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Ethics at Scale: Navigating AI Risk | Reid Blackman | 648 21:19

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What happens when a philosopher, a pyrotechnics entrepreneur, and a tech ethicist walk into a boardroom? You get Reid Blackman—author of "Ethical Machines", host of a podcast by the same name, and founder of Virtue, a consultancy helping Fortune 500 companies navigate the ethical risks of AI. In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, we exp…

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Empowering Frontline Leaders: Strategies and Tools for Success | Noel Massie | 647 41:47

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How do you prepare a first-time leader to succeed when everyone’s watching? In this episode of Leveraging Thought Leadership, Bill speaks with Noel Massie, former VP of US Operations at UPS and author of the upcoming book "Congrats, You've Been Promoted "(June 2025). Noel spent his distinguished career at UPS mentoring new leaders and guiding them …