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14 episodes
Jan 13, 2026• All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

Adam Carolla on California's Collapse: Fires, Failed Leadership, and Gyno-Fascism

Adam Carolla provides a passionate critique of California's governance, discussing issues like the slow rebuilding after the Palisades fire, the rise of "gyno-fascism" in leadership, media bias, and the growing migration of businesses and families away from overregulated, safety-obsessed states.

1:09:49
Jan 9, 2026• Odd Lots

Greg Grandin on how the Monroe Doctrine Became the Donroe Doctrine

Greg Grandin explains how the Monroe Doctrine has historically been a tool for the United States to assert dominance in Latin America, particularly during moments of global weakness, and how Trump's current approach to Venezuela represents a modern, transactional interpretation of this long-standing foreign policy principle.

40:31
Dec 19, 2025• Dwarkesh Podcast

Sarah Paine – Why Russia Lost the Cold War

A comprehensive exploration of why the Soviet Union lost the Cold War, examining multiple factors including US strategic policy, economic challenges, ethnic rebellions, and Gorbachev's leadership mistakes, with implications for understanding potential future geopolitical conflicts.

1:54:55
Dec 4, 2025• The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

Ukraine and America’s Credibility Crisis — with Anne Applebaum

Anne Applebaum discusses the complex geopolitical landscape of the Ukraine-Russia conflict, exploring how business interests are overtaking diplomacy, the potential consequences of a flawed peace plan, and the shifting dynamics of European power and American credibility.

1:04:09
Dec 3, 2025• The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

Raging Moderates: How Rage Bait Runs Our Economy

Scott Galloway and Jessica Tarlov discuss Trump's anti-immigration policies, critique the viral post about the new poverty line, and unpack Oxford's Word of the Year "rage bait," exploring how outrage drives internet engagement and political discourse.

58:07
Oct 30, 2025• The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Kamala Harris: America Is At Breaking Point & I'm Deeply Concerned About The State Of The Country!

In her revealing interview, Vice President Kamala Harris opens up about the 2024 election loss, her complex relationship with Joe Biden, the challenges of running for president, and her reflections on a tumultuous political landscape that she believes is at a critical breaking point.

1:46:09
Oct 28, 2025• How To Academy Podcast

Jens Stoltenberg - Leading NATO in a Time of War

Jens Stoltenberg reflects on his decade as NATO Secretary General, discussing the organization's challenges, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the importance of maintaining a strong, technologically advanced defense alliance in an increasingly complex global security landscape.

1:22:13
Oct 23, 2025• The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

The Fight to Save American Democracy — with Heather Cox Richardson

Historian Heather Cox Richardson discusses the "No Kings" protests, the erosion of democratic norms, the failure of corporate and political leadership, and how national service could help rebuild American unity and shared purpose.

1:20:54
Oct 23, 2025• Odd Lots

Why The World Started Hedging Its US Dollar Exposure

As the dollar weakened unexpectedly despite tariffs and higher interest rates, global investors responded not by abandoning US dollar assets but by hedging their exposure through foreign exchange swaps, treating dollar investments increasingly like emerging market bonds.

46:01
Oct 23, 2025• Modern Wisdom

#1010 - Bernie Sanders - Who Actually Runs the US Government?

Senator Bernie Sanders discusses the Democratic Party's abandonment of the working class, the rise of oligarchy in America, and how progressive policies on identity issues alienated the very voters they needed to win elections.

1:09:03
Oct 22, 2025• The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

Raging Moderates: Why Progressives Won’t WIN in the 2026 Midterms (ft. David Frum)

Democrats risk sounding stale by running against Trump in 2026 midterms while lacking a forward-looking affirmative message that could appeal to younger voters and persuadable moderates beyond the party's base.

48:42
Oct 22, 2025• Odd Lots

Olli Rehn on the Big Competitiveness Challenge Facing Europe

Olli Rehn discusses Europe's competitiveness challenges, including energy costs, Chinese competition, and the need for deeper economic integration through defense spending and a unified capital market to strengthen the continent's global role.

41:33
Oct 13, 2025• The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

The Deal That Ended the Gaza War — with Dan Senor

A detailed discussion of the recent hostage deal between Israel and Hamas, exploring the geopolitical factors, key players, and potential implications for the region's future, with insights from Dan Senor.

1:12:13
Oct 1, 2025• The Prof G Pod with Scott Galloway

Raging Moderates: Why the Government Shut Down—and How Democrats Claim Victory

A contentious government shutdown looms as Democrats focus on preserving Affordable Care Act tax credits while Republicans resist, with polls suggesting Republicans will bear the blame for the potential impasse.

45:29