El Podcast

Evolutionary psychologist and psychology professor Steve Stewart-Williams joins Jesse to discuss sex differences, discrimination against men, and the double standards shaping how we treat men and women. Drawing on his book, A Billion Years of Sex Differences: How Evolution Shaped the Minds of Men and Women, we explore grading bias, hiring preferences, criminal sentencing, male victims of domestic...

Is college still worth it? Political science professor Kevin Wallsten examines the gap between what students pay, what universities promise, and what a degree actually delivers. From student debt and graduate underemployment to campus politics and AI, we explore why higher education is losing trust and where it still offers real value. Wallsten explains what college rankings miss, why prestige can...

Is sociology becoming too political to function as a serious academic discipline? Professor Ashley T. Rubin discusses her new report for the Vanderbilt–WashU Commission on Scholarly Standards, which examines the growing politicization of sociology and whether political commitments are influencing what researchers study, what questions they avoid, and how scholarship is evaluated. We discuss sociol...

Darrell Bricker explains why Canada is approaching a potential breaking point as soaring housing costs, immigration pressures, generational divides, regional tensions, demographic decline, and a changing relationship with the United States challenge the country’s future.  Guest Bio Dr. Darrell Bricker is Global CEO of Ipsos Public Affairs and co-author, with John Ibbitson, of Breaking Point:...

Bill Gifford, co-author of Outlive , explores why Americans are living less healthy lives despite spending more on healthcare, the surprising benefits of heat, and why relationships, purpose, and everyday movement may matter more than biohacking for longevity. Guest Bio Bill Gifford is a journalist and author specializing in health, fitness, and longevity. He co-authored Outlive: The Science and A...

Former progressive activist and counter-disinformation strategist Sabrina Joy Stevens explains why she walked away from the activist left, exposing the incentives, staged activism, ideological groupthink, and institutional machinery she says keep the movement alive. Guest Bio Sabrina Joy Stevens is a former progressive activist, political communications and narrative strategist, educator, and coun...

Former banking CEO Richard Vague explains why America’s $40 trillion federal debt may be less dangerous than private debt, how banks actually create money, what really causes financial crises, and why an AI bubble probably won’t crash the broader economy. GUEST BIO Richard Vague is a former banking CEO, entrepreneur, author, and former Pennsylvania Secretary of Banking and Securities. He co-founde...

Professor Olof Hallonsten argues that society has never talked more about innovation and entrepreneurship, yet bureaucracy, short-term thinking, risk aversion, and startup mythology may actually be making real innovation harder to achieve . Guest bio Olof Hallonsten is Professor of Socioeconomic Technology Studies at Lund University in Sweden and an expert on science, innovation, and research poli...

Swedish demographer and political candidate David Lorentzon explains his controversial theory of the “Hot Girl Service Economy” —how social media, global travel, gender-segregated careers and migration created female-centered economic ecosystems in places like Bali, Phuket, Dubai and Miami, and why he believes AI and economic disruption could bring them down. Guest bio David Lorentzon is a Swedish...

A German travel YouTuber shares how visiting America challenged nearly every stereotype she had about the United States—from friendliness and safety to healthcare, food, and quality of life—while comparing American culture with Europe and Asia. Guest Bio Cori Ander is a German travel YouTuber currently based in Thailand who has spent years exploring countries often misunderstood by the media. Her...

Australian law professor Dr. Augusto Zimmermann argues that Western civilization is in rapid decline due to the erosion of free speech, the rule of law, mass migration, and the growing power of political and global institutions. Guest Bio Dr. Augusto Zimmermann is an Australian law professor, constitutional scholar, and author specializing in free speech, constitutional law, natural law, and Weste...

Professor Jeff Fynn-Paul argues that many popular narratives about European colonialism are historically inaccurate, tracing their origins to ideological reinterpretations of history rather than the historical evidence itself. Guest Bio Professor Jeff Fynn-Paul is a professor of economics and global history at the Institute for History in the Netherlands. Originally from the United States, he earn...

Humans aren't suffering from a sleep epidemic—we're suffering from a circadian rhythm epidemic, and understanding the difference could transform how we think about sleep, health, and human evolution. Guest Bio Dr. David Samson is an Associate Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology at the University of Toronto, Director of the Sleep & Human Evolution Lab, and author of The Sleepless Ape . His resea...

  Guest Bio Greg Gunter is the Founder and Broker/Owner of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Mexico. A 17-year resident of San Miguel de Allende, he specializes in helping Americans and Canadians relocate, retire, and invest in one of Mexico's most popular expat destinations. Topics Discussed Why Americans are retiring in Mexico San Miguel de Allende vs. beach destinations Cost of living and purchas...

Dr. Ben Jones explains how mass migration, multiculturalism, and declining free speech are reshaping Britain—and why he believes the country's future is at a turning point. Guest Bio Dr. Ben Jones is Case Management Director at the Free Speech Union and author of Island of Strangers, where he examines how mass migration, multiculturalism, and restrictions on free expression are reshaping Britain a...

Former venture capitalist and education reformer Ted Dintersmith explains why America's 19th-century education system is failing students in the AI era—and how schools can better prepare young people for the future. Guest Bio Ted Dintersmith is a bestselling author, award-winning filmmaker, former top-performing venture capitalist, and one of America's leading education innovators. He has spent mo...

Former world No. 1 pickleball player Zane Navratil explains why pickleball is exploding globally, how pro players actually make money, and what the future of the sport looks like. Guest Bio Zane Navratil is a professional pickleball player, former world No. 1 in men's singles, creator of the now-banned spin serve, content creator, coach, and host of a popular pickleball podcast. He competes on the...

An AI developer and researcher argues that large language models are accelerating the collapse of academic gatekeeping, flooding science with low-quality research, and creating a potential "epistemic dark age." Guest Bio @haversine.substack.com is a computer scientist, AI developer, programmer, and mathematics educator who has worked on language models, healthcare AI systems, and education researc...

A Hollywood veteran with 56 years in the industry explains why AI, streaming, and changing audience habits are disrupting the traditional film business and what comes next for creators. Guest Bio Christian is a veteran cinematographer, camera operator, and filmmaker who has worked in Hollywood for over five decades, from childhood appearances on Little House on the Prairie to a long career in film...

Writer and Columbia English graduate Liza Libes argues that modern English departments and publishing houses have replaced the study of literature with ideology, leaving classic works filtered through political theories rather than literary analysis. Guest Bio Liza Libes is a writer, entrepreneur, and creator of the Substack Pens and Poison , where she explores literature, culture, publishing, hig...

A wide-ranging discussion on Germany's economic decline, deindustrialization, housing crisis, migration, taxation, political culture, and why Chris chose to leave Germany for Spain. Guest Bio Chris Consultant is a German macro and systems analyst who writes and speaks about economics, energy policy, demographics, taxation, migration, and the long-term trajectory of Europe. He offers an on-the-grou...

Former DOJ prosecutor Brendan Ballou explains how forced arbitration quietly created a massive private justice system that increasingly shields corporations from public accountability. Guest Bio: Brendan Ballou is a former federal prosecutor at the U.S. Department of Justice and the author of When Companies Run the Courts. He currently works with the Public Integrity Project, a legal organization...

Real estate investor and Marine veteran Tim Street joins El Podcast to discuss the frozen housing market, rising property taxes, Airbnb investing, real estate commissions, and whether homeowners should sell without an agent to save tens of thousands of dollars. Guest Bio : Tim Street is a real estate investor, former Marine, Airbnb operator, and founder of FoolProofFSBO, a platform that helps home...

A wide-ranging conversation with Eric Kaufmann about the origins of woke culture, institutional capture, generational shifts, social media, AI, and the future of progressive politics. Guest Bio Eric Kaufmann is a professor of politics at the University of Buckingham. He is the author of The Third Awokening and several books on identity politics, culture, nationalism, and political polarization. Hi...

Investment manager Paul Musson argues that modern monetary policy, housing inflation, and financialization have rigged the economy against younger generations and productive capitalism.” Guest Bio: Paul Musson is the founder of Paddington Capital Management and former portfolio manager of the Ivy Funds at Mackenzie Investments. With more than 30 years in the investment industry, he focuses on mone...