Rick Steves Refuses To Get Cynical About...

Secretary general Mark Rutte has only good things to say about the mercurial U.S. leader and his impact on the world stage. 

As you set out on your summer travels, near or far, we are re-sharing an episode that we originally published on December 14, 2024. The guidebook writer and TV personality reflects on his long career, his cancer diagnosis and the transformative power of travel. 

The defiantly anti-woke comedian and podcast host reflects on the responsibilities of being appointment listening for millions. 

The guidebook writer and television personality reflects on his cancer diagnosis, social media’s corrosive effect on tourism and the transformative power of travel.Unlock full access to New York Times podcasts and explore everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today a ... Show More

Responsible, sustainable tourism has been gaining more and more attention, but now there’s the risk of "social washing". Lily Girma joins the show to discuss what social washing is, how it applies to the tourism industry, and how to avoid it.  Guest: Lebawit (Lily) Girma is the f ... Show More

Hey there Lemon Heads! Join Don this evening for an in depth look at the toxicity of cable news culture and its potential impact on the mental health of those involved. Don sits down with journalist, author, and news anchor Kendis Gibson to discuss his experience with the industr ... Show More

Writer and producer Katie Engelhart, author of the new book “The Inevitable: Dispatches on the Right to Die,” speaks with us about the underground euthanasia movement, the differing perspectives on assisted suicide in countries around the world, and the problems with the media’s ... Show More

There’s a certain glamor to cynicism. As a culture, we’ve turned cynicism into a symbol of hard-earned wisdom, assuming that those who are cynical are the only ones with the courage to tell us the truth and prepare us for an uncertain future. Psychologist Jamil Zaki challenges th ... Show More

For decades, this writer, editor, publisher, and tastemaker has been leaving an indelible mark on the worlds of design, fashion, travel, and media at large. As the founder of pivotal magazines Wallpaper and Monocle, Brûlé has forever altered the way we think about what’s good and ... Show More

After appearing as a hunky contestant on the first ever series on Love Island, Chris Williamson's life's purpose came into focus. That being, to create content that changed people's lives. Since appearing on the show, Williamson has launched the Modern Wisdom podcast and his own ... Show More

A short episode this week with some announcements and an update on some exciting changes going on with TRIGGERnometry. If you enjoy our content and would like to support our mission to facilitate open and fact-based discussion on important and controversial issues visit: www.patr ... Show More

Sponsored by Ridge Wallet: Use Code “TRIGGER ” for 10% off your order at https://www.ridge.com/TRIGGER Professor Steve Peters is a Consultant Psychiatrist who specialises in the functioning of the human mind. His latest book is now available: A Path through the Jungle https://www ... Show More

When Richard's team developed pioneering treatment for melanoma, he didn't expect he would become the first person in the world to use this experimental therapy on his own, terminal brain tumour. Joint Australian of the year Professor Richard Scolyer has spent his medical career ... Show More