Krystal Ball is the co host of Breaking Points, a political commentator and a podcaster.
Politics has changed a lot over the last 4 years, and even more compared to a decade ago. And yet everything feels unreal, kind of like a pantomime. So, do elections even matter any more?
Expect to learn if breaking stories have any real impact, whether Elon Musk is even ... Show More
Apr 23
How to Steal Thoughts Out of Anyone’s Head - Oz Pearlman - #1088
Oz Pearlman is a mentalist, magician, endurance athlete, and keynote speaker. Can someone actually read your mind? Oz has built a 30-year career on making you believe the answer is yes, but what's really happening when he guesses your PIN code, your card, or a memory you've never ... Show More
1h 56m
Apr 18
Inside The Viral Words That Make You Click - Etymology Nerd - #1086
Adam Aleksic is a linguist, content creator, and author, best known online as the Etymology Nerd. What’s happening to language right now? Words like “rizz” and “skibidi” can make it feel like you’re out of the loop, but are you actually getting older, or has the internet transfor ... Show More
1h 35m
Nov 2024
The Psychology of Last Minute Voters - The hidden mind games controlling the election
Conflicted, Confused, and Ready to Vote - Uncovering the discombobulated thoughts of the great undecided who will sway the election. We dive into the hidden forces in our minds that sway our decisions when we don't know how to decide. From Free Will to Confirmation Bias, Appearan ... Show More
40m 9s
Aug 2022
Roll On: The Medium Is The Magnet
Welcome to ‘Roll On’, the semi-bi-weekly version of the podcast where we ramble on matters of interest across culture, sports, art, literature, politics, self-betterment, and more. As always, my co-host is Mr. Adam Skolnick, an activist, veteran journalist, and David Goggins’ Can ... Show More
2h 15m
Aug 2025
The Psychology of Lying & The Race for Outer Space - SYSK Choice
No one likes making a fool of themselves — but it turns out, it might be one of the best things you can do for your happiness. In this opening segment, we explore how moments of public embarrassment can lead to surprising psychological benefits. It may feel awful in the moment, b ... Show More
48m 41s
Aug 2021
Why Vaccinated People Are Not Taking Delta Seriously Enough w/ Dr. Eric Topol
The American public is being misled about the coronavirus vaccines, and it needs to stop now. That’s what Dr. Eric Topol, head of the Scripps Institute, tells co-host Molly Jong-Fast on the sobering latest episode of The New Abnormal. Fully vaccinated folks are walking around thi ... Show More
53m 36s
Jan 2024
Don’t Die Before Your Time - Longevity Expert Gary Brecka
Gary Brecka is a Human Biologist, ‘Biohacker’ and co-founder of 10X Health System. Formerly a mortality researcher for the insurance industry, he now uses his experience to help people optimise the mind, body and spirit through modern science. His system has been credited with ch ... Show More
1 h
Jul 2025
183. Joe Rogan: On Trump Interview, Media Manipulation, UFC Journey, & De-Extinction
Just wrapped up an epic conversation with Joe Rogan. What fascinates me about Joe’s trajectory is how each phase built upon the previous one, developing the discipline and mental toughness that would later define his approach to everything. His platform is uniquely powerful with ... Show More
1h 56m