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David Gornoski sits down with Karen Elkins to explore the importance of taking a polymath approach to understanding the universe, the frightening truths hidden behind ancient myths, the value of innovating in harmony with nature rather than violating it, what to expect from Tesla ... Show More

David Gornoski and Daniel McAdams talk about the lasting legacy of the Ron Paul Revolution, the cost of maintaining an empire, the forgotten American spirit of non-violence, why Haley Stevens lost to El-Sayed in Michigan, what to expect from the 10th Annual DC Conference, the rea ... Show More

David Gornoski and Tom Luongo talk about whether Trump broke his campaign promise of no more wars, whether Trump's opponents are acting in good faith, Trump's agenda in the Iran war, what the midterms would look like, and more. Follow Tom Luongo on X here. Follow David Gornoski o ... Show More

Episode 165: Neal and Toby get bullish or bearish on a range of topics, including; is a 4-day work week feasible? What about the future of plant-based meat, and is the global population decline a real problem to be concerned about? Will we see a trillionaire in our lifetime and i ... Show More

Sam Harris speaks with Andrew McAfee about the history of human progress and the modern uncoupling of our prosperity from resource consumption. They discuss the pitfalls and hidden virtues of capitalism, technological progress, environmental policy, the future of the developing w ... Show More

In a special episode recorded live at the Bristol Festival of Economics, David and Helen talk to Ed Conway, Economics Editor at Sky News, about the biggest challenges facing the global economy. How will the supply chain crisis be fixed? Is inflation the threat it appears? Can the ... Show More

This week David talks to the economists Dieter Helm and Diane Coyle about the challenges of building sustainability into the way we live now. Why is GDP such a poor guide to long-term economic well-being? How can we stop squandering future resources?  What should the next Labour ... Show More

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Sam Harris speaks with David Miliband about his work with the International Rescue Committee. They discuss the crisis of internally displaced peoples and refugees, the problem with open borders, the vetting of refugees, the limits of nation-buil ... Show More

Sam Harris speaks with Robert D. Kaplan about his new book, Waste Land: A World in Permanent Crisis. They discuss climate change, demographics, the primacy of order over freedom, why Russia is a country in decline, political extremism and the migration crisis in Europe and the UK ... Show More

The Wrong boys speak with David Graeber about his new book ‘Bullshit Jobs’, exploring the ever multiplicating ways our society makes up stuff for people to do. They also discuss the puritan&#46;&#46;&#46; 

<p dir="ltr">Sam Harris speaks with Anne Applebaum about the erosion of democracy at home and abroad. They discuss the Sudanese civil war and the outside forces involved, America's retreat from global leadership, the impacts of USAID cuts, gerrymandering, the integrity of U.S. el ... Show More