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Dr. Joseph Crawford unpacks how AI is reshaping higher education - eroding student belonging, redefining assessment in a post-plagiarism era, and raising the stakes for soft skills. Guest bio Dr. Joseph “Joey” Crawford is a Senior Lecturer in Management at the University of Tasmania and ranks among the top 1% of most-cited researchers globally. His work centers on leadership, student belonging, an...

Author Eric Weiner argues that happiness depends less on wealth or location than on relationships, meaning, trust, and realistic expectations—while tech and social media often push the other way. Guest bio: Eric Weiner is a bestselling author and former NPR foreign correspondent whose books include The Geography of Bliss , The Geography of Genius , The Socrates Express , and Ben and Me . He writes...

A conversation with Stella Morabito on how the weaponization of loneliness —from Soviet propaganda to modern social media—threatens free speech, family, and community. 👤 Guest Bio Stella Morabito – Writer and former CIA intelligence analyst specializing in Soviet propaganda and media during the 1980s. She is the author of The Weaponization of Loneliness: How Tyrants Stoke Our Fear of Isolation to...

Neuroscientist explains why school crushes creativity—and how to fix it—teaching “primal intelligence” and special-operations tactics you can use at work, at home, and in the classroom to think and innovate better. Guest Bio: Dr. Angus Fletcher is a neuroscientist and professor of Story Science at The Ohio State University. He studies how intuition, imagination, emotion, and common sense work in t...

Homeowner-advocate Shelly Marshall explains why many HOAs function like private governments—often stripping owners’ rights—and how to protect yourself (or avoid them entirely). Guest bio Shelly Marshall is a homeowner advocate and author of HOA Warrior . After battling abusive HOA boards in her own community, she’s spent 15+ years researching HOA law, advising homeowners, and pushing for reforms n...

A spirited debate between Chadwick Turner and Emmanuel Maggiori on whether AI is a transformative technology or overhyped disruption, exploring its impact on jobs, society, and the economy. 👥 Guest Bios Dr. Emmanuel Maggiori – London-based software engineer, writer, and speaker. Author of Smart Until It’s Dumb , Siliconned , and The AI Pocketbook . Has spent a decade building machine learning sys...

Pulitzer Prize–winning journalist Gary Rivlin discusses his book AI Valley , exploring Silicon Valley’s AI hype cycle, the dominance of tech giants, and the venture capital forces shaping the industry. Guest Bio Gary Rivlin is a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative reporter and author of eleven books, including AI Valley: Microsoft, Google, and the Trillion-Dollar Race to Cash In on Artificial Int...

Marketing lecturer & former Fortune 100 exec Melise Panetta discusses how AI is reshaping entry-level jobs, Gen Z’s career prospects, and the future of skills and education. GUEST BIO: Melise Panetta, a lecturer in marketing at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Lazaridis School of Business and Economics and former Fortune 100 executive with over 20 years of global leadership experience, is the founder...

A deep dive with Dr. Jeffrey Funk on AI hype, startup bubbles, Gen Z’s job struggles, and the broken higher education system. Guest Bio Dr. Jeffrey Funk is a retired technology economist and former university professor in Japan and Singapore. He specializes in innovation, startup bubbles, and the economic effects of emerging technologies, and is the author of Unicorns, Hype, and Bubbles: A Guide t...

An in-depth discussion with legal scholar Jeffrey Seaman debunking popular myths about mass incarceration, examining crime clearance rates, sentencing trends, and exploring justice-focused reforms. Guest bio: Jeffrey Seaman is a Levy Scholar at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, researcher, and co-author of Confronting Failures of Justice . His work focuses on criminal justice policy, sent...

Graham Hillard, editor at the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal, discusses the rapid professionalization of college sports under NIL, the legal chaos reshaping athletics, and the uncertain future of the NCAA’s role. Guest bio: Graham Hillard is the editor at the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal and a contributing writer for Washington Examiner magazine. He writes on higher edu...

Economist Richard Vedder argues that U.S. colleges are bloated, inefficient, and increasingly out of touch with students and the job market. He explains why creative destruction is necessary—and inevitable—in higher education. 👤 Guest Bio Richard Vedder is Professor of Economics Emeritus at Ohio University, Director of the Center for College Affordability and Productivity, Senior Fellow at the In...

Neurologist Dr. Robert P. Friedland discusses how lifestyle choices influence aging and Alzheimer's risk. Guest Bio: Dr. Robert P. Friedland is a neurologist at the University of Louisville, specializing in Alzheimer's research, brain health, and aging. He is the author of Unaging: The Four Factors That Impact How You Age. Topics Discussed: Alzheimer's disease Dementia and polypharmacy Cognitive,...

Former Marlins president and Survivor contestant David Samson breaks down how the game mirrors office politics, alliances, and power dynamics in everyday life and the workplace. 👤 Guest Bio: David Samson is the former president of the Miami Marlins (2002–2017) and a contestant on Survivor: Cagayan (Season 28), where he was the first person voted out. He's now the host of the daily podcast Nothing...

Journalist Ted Genoways reveals the untold, action-packed history behind Jose Cuervo and the birth of Mexico’s tequila industry—and how it became the country’s first cartel. 👤 Guest Bio: Ted Genoways is a two-time James Beard Award-winning journalist, senior editor at the Food and Environment Reporting Network (FERN), and author of Tequila Wars: Jose Cuervo and the Bloody Struggle for the Spirit...

Indiana University professor John T. Holden explains how lawsuits, NIL deals, and direct payments are transforming college sports—and why athletes may soon be recognized as employees. 👤 Guest Bio John T. Holden is a business professor at Indiana University specializing in sports betting, gambling regulation, and legal issues in college athletics. His research focuses on the intersection of sports...

Finance professor Alex Edmans joins to expose how research, statistics, and stories are often weaponized to mislead us—and what we can do to resist confirmation bias in a post-truth world. 👤 Guest Bio Alex Edmans is a Professor of Finance at London Business School, a former investment banker, TED speaker, and the author of May Contain Lies: How Stories, Statistics, and Studies Exploit Our Biases—...

Tony Edwards, author of The Good News About Booze , argues that moderate alcohol consumption—especially wine—offers significant health benefits that public health authorities deliberately downplay. Guest Bio: Tony Edwards is a medical research journalist and author of The Good News About Booze and The Very Good News About Wine . A self-described "research nerd," he draws from hundreds of peer-revi...

Marketing executive and business lecturer Melise Panetta breaks down why Gen Z is drinking less alcohol—and what that means for wellness culture, social life, and the future of consumer marketing. 👤 Guest Bio: Melise Panetta is a seasoned business executive with over 20 years of experience at major firms like PepsiCo and General Mills. She is currently a marketing lecturer at the Lazaridis School...

Graham Hillard reflects on how AI (especially ChatGPT) is reshaping teaching, learning, and the future viability of higher education and related careers. Guest bio: Graham Hillard is a writer and former university English professor with 15 years of teaching at a liberal arts college in Nashville. He now serves as an editor at the James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal and contributes to the W...

A deep dive into Michael Heller & James Salzman’s Mine , exploring how modern “ownership engineering” shapes innovation, resource access, and societal outcomes. Guest Bios Michael Heller : Vice Dean & Professor of Real Estate Law at Columbia Law School; economist and property theorist; author of Mine: How the Hidden Rules of Ownership Control Our Lives ; former World Bank advisor on post-communist...

In this episode, Mark Quann, founder of the Perfect Portfolio, discusses his "Buy, Borrow, Die" strategy for building wealth, legally avoiding taxes, and achieving financial independence. Guest Bio: Mark Quann is the founder of the Perfect Portfolio, a tax strategist, and the author of Top 10 Ways to Avoid Taxes and Be Smart, Pay Zero Taxes . With a background in finance and business, Mark teaches...

Dr. Paul Turke, a pediatrician and anthropologist, discusses his book Bringing Up Baby , exploring evolutionary insights on child health, grandparent roles, and the social aspects of aging, with a focus on how early life and kinship networks impact development. Guest Bio: Dr. Paul Turke is a pediatrician and anthropologist with expertise in child development, evolutionary health, and pediatrics. H...

Dr. Jeffrey Funk discusses his book Unicorns, Hype, and Bubbles , offering critical insights on the current tech bubble, the limitations of AI, and the dangers of overhyped investments in today's startup culture. Guest Bio: Dr. Jeffrey Funk is a technology consultant, engineer, and retired professor with experience in academia and industry across the U.S., Singapore, and Japan. He holds a Ph. D. f...

Luke S. Carlson, founder of LS Carlson Law, discusses his book Bad HOA and shares insights into common issues homeowners face with HOAs, including how to reclaim power from abusive boards. Guest Bio: Luke S. Carlson, Esq. is the founder of LS Carlson Law, specializing in helping homeowners fight against HOA abuse. With over 17 years of experience, Luke provides strategic legal advice in business,...