Chris Cuomo explains why the Texas Senate race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico may be the clearest test yet of whether MAGA politics are finally colliding with economic reality. Cuomo argues that Republicans are increasingly leaning on culture-war outrage while voters become more focused on affordability, wages, healthcare costs, and economic frustrati ... Show More
May 21
Trump Is Reagan’s Bizarro Twin
Chris Cuomo lays out the analogy he says explains this entire political moment: Ronald Reagan was Superman, and Donald Trump is Bizarro — the dark, distorted mirror image selling the same thing with none of the charm. Trump isn't original, Cuomo argues. He's running Reagan's play ... Show More
38m 50s
Dec 2024
The Year in Wisdom
<p>To end the year, Melissa Kirsch, The New York Times’s deputy editor of Culture and Lifestyle, talks with Times reporters, editors and columnists whose jobs involve thinking about how we live, and how we might live better.</p><p>First, she speaks with Philip Galanes, who writes ... Show More
34m 6s
Oct 2025
Stoicism (ft. Ryan Holiday), Solved
What does it actually mean to live like a Stoic? In this wide-ranging conversation with bestselling author and modern Stoicism evangelist Ryan Holiday, we unpack the origins of Stoic philosophy, why it exploded during turbulent times in ancient Greece and Rome, and how its princi ... Show More
2h 59m
Jul 2025
‘Modern Love’: Let Mel Robbins Share Her 5 Tips for a Healthy Relationship
<p>The best-selling author and motivational podcast host Mel Robbins is known for her blunt advice and viral wisdom, from The 5-Second Rule to countless proverbs on relationships, confidence and everyday stuck-ness. Her most recent book, “The Let Them Theory,” has given her reade ... Show More
50m 21s
Nov 2024
Ryan Holiday: How to Win the War with Yourself
Ryan Holiday unpacks the subtle and not-so-subtle messages life sends us—and what happens when we ignore them. From mismatched tattoos and injured ankles, Ryan reflects on the lessons he’s learned about preparation, awareness, and humility. Using examples ranging from personal mi ... Show More
1h 43m
Jun 2022
#1836 - Ryan Holiday
Ryan Holiday is a writer, media strategist, and author of multiple books, including "Lives of the Stoics: The Art of Living from Zeno to Marcus Aurelius," Stillness is the Key," and "Trust Me, I'm Lying: Confessions of a Media Manipulator." He's the host of "The Daily Stoic" podc ... Show More
3 h
Feb 2025
How Ryan Holiday is Preparing For The Next Four Years
<p>The next four years will be chaotic—just as every four-year period in history has been. From wars to disasters, economic turmoil to political unrest, uncertainty is the only constant. So how do we stay strong through it all? In this episode, Ryan Holiday shares how he's future ... Show More
40m 30s
Aug 2024
Ryan Holiday Wants You To Do The Right Thing, Right Now
Ryan Holiday is a renowned author, modern Stoic philosopher, and the driving force behind the resurgence of ancient wisdom in contemporary culture. This conversation explores the intersection of Stoicism and Ryan’s iconoclastic perspective on personal ethics, which emphasizes act ... Show More
1h 51m
Dec 2024
Ryan Holiday: Why I'm Embracing Death in 2025 (E316)
<p>Ryan Holiday is a bestselling author and expert on stoic philosophy, known for his books like ‘The Obstacle Is the Way’ and ‘Daily Stoic’. Through his work, he helps others apply ancient wisdom to modern-day challenges, exploring themes like discipline, perseverance, and self- ... Show More
54m 28s