In this episode, Lisa welcomes RJ Hauman & Mike Howell from the National Immigration Center for Enforcement to break down why Republicans pushed to separate DHS funding from the broader omnibus, how Democrats are leveraging the moment to target ICE and CBP, and what it means for border security and mass deportation efforts under President Trump.
Feb 26
The Truth with Lisa Boothe: How Close Is Iran to a Nuclear Weapon? Breaking Down Trump’s Strategy & What Comes Next
How close is Iran to building a nuclear weapon—and has the U.S. actually set their program back? In this episode, Lisa sits down with Vice Admiral John W. Miller, a leading expert on Iran and military strategy, to break down the reality behind the headlines. From uranium enrichme ... Show More
19m 48s
Feb 24
The Truth with Lisa Boothe: Trump Tariffs After the Supreme Court: What the Ruling Means for Trade, China & U.S. Jobs
What does the Supreme Court’s decision on IEEPA actually mean for President Trump’s tariff strategy—and the future of the U.S. economy? In this episode, Lisa is joined by International Law Attorney, Nazak Nikakhtar who breaks down the high-stakes ruling that limits the president’ ... Show More
24m 51s
Feb 19
The Truth with Lisa Boothe: Midterms 2026: Can Republicans Win Without Trump? Turnout, Taxes & Voter Strategy Breakdown
With the 2026 midterm elections approaching, the biggest question facing Republicans is clear: can they win without Donald Trump on the ballot? In this in-depth conversation, Lisa is joined veteran strategist John McLaughlin breaks down the critical turnout gap shaping recent ele ... Show More
31m 13s
Apr 2024
Gut health, working with your spouse & finding balance (Special EXPERT episode with Tina Anderson)
<p>This week, we are coming at you with a special EXPERT episode of The Real Stuff podcast. Thus far, all of our guests have come on to discuss taboo topics relating to sex, money, and mental health...but this week we wanted to try something new. Almost all of the podcasts I list ... Show More
52m 11s
Jan 2022
How stigma shaped modern medicine
In the 1940s, cancer was a condition shrouded in fear and denial, rarely discussed in public. Now there's a healthy public discourse and billions of dollars in research funding dedicated to it. In this talk, writer and microbiologist Dr. Nathalia Holt describes how a landmark 194 ... Show More
6m 30s
Sep 2025
Why Job Hunting Feels So Grim Lately, Especially for Gen Z
This week, Anna learns about how frustrating it is to apply for jobs these days, especially for early-career folks, even those with college degrees. First, Jeopardy champion Brendan Liaw talks about what it was like to list his job as “stay-at-home son” on national television. Th ... Show More
46m 59s
Jan 2025
Episode 109: The Silent Crisis: Burnout in the Medical Field
<p>Listen to this latest episode of the podcast cohosted with MohammadAli Jardaly, with Dr. Alaa Rihan, a Family Medicine physician and a scholar, Leading Physician Wellbeing Program with the American Academy of Family Physicians. Burnout affects more than 50% of physicians in th ... Show More
29m 11s
Feb 2025
How Groupthink Shapes Parenting, Medicine, and Health
Ever wonder why some of the smartest people, like doctors, can still get it wrong? In this eye-opening episode, Gabe Howard talks with Dr. Marty Makary, author of “Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong,” to uncover how groupthink and cognitive biases influence not just medic ... Show More
25m 9s
Aug 2025
How the Ultra-Rich Think…and What They Fear
Evan Osnos has spent nearly his whole life observing the habits, values, and norms of the wealthy elite, from his childhood in suburban Connecticut to the years he spent reporting on the mega-yachts and underground bunkers of the U.S.’s richest citizens. This week, he talks to An ... Show More
55m 31s
Oct 2025
Life After Cancer Treatment: What You Should Know
When someone finishes a cancer treatment, it can feel like the end of the story. For many, it may just be the beginning–risk of recurrence looms, long-term medications (and their side effects) begin, and it’s hard to get your bearings. What do you really need to know?In this cand ... Show More
39m 37s