The Jordan Harbinger Show

Tim Grover is the preeminent authority on the science and art of achieving physical and mental dominance relied upon by legendary athletes like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant at the top of their game. He's also an author, and his latest book is Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness . What We Discuss with Tim Grover: Putting aside inspirational Internet meme bromides, what does it really mean...

Your adult son has Asperger Syndrome, which has contributed to his naïveté in social situations and led to others taking advantage of him. Now he's married to a woman who has served time in prison for smothering her own mother with a pillow and attempted to do the same to her ex-husband. On top of this concerning history, she also falsely accused your son of rape and assault when he tried to leave...

Lt. Col. Oliver North ( @OliverLNorth ) is a political commentator, military historian, and retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel. He is the author of many leather-bound books , and the host of Oliver North's America and Oliver North's Real American Heroes . What We Discuss with Oliver North: An Oliver North's-eye view of the Iran–Contra affair after 30+ years in the rearview mirro...

Cal Newport researches cutting-edge technology and writes about the impact of these innovations on society. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Deep Work ,  So Good They Can’t Ignore You , Digital Minimalism , and his latest, A World without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload . What We Discuss with Cal Newport: What is the hyperactive hive mind , and how did the...

The father of your eight-year-old daughter has been given six months to live. How much do you tell your daughter -- and how soon? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday. And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger ( @JordanHarbinger ) and Gabriel Mizrahi ( @GabeMizrahi ) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week!...

Ed Calderon ( @eds_manifesto ) is a non-permissive environment specialist and combatives instructor with over 10 years of experience in counter-narcotics, organized crime investigation, and public safety in the northern border region of Mexico. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Find part one here !] What We Discuss with Ed Calderon: Three things that kept Ed from choosing the cartel life  o...

Ed Calderon ( @eds_manifesto ) is a non-permissive environment specialist and combatives instructor with over 10 years of experience in counter-narcotics, organized crime investigation, and public safety in the northern border region of Mexico. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Stick around for part two later this week!] What We Discuss with Ed Calderon: How drug cartels infiltrate and take...

You're in a relationship with someone who's in an open marriage and all parties consent -- for now. But you want to be sure you don't get stuck with your state's tricky alien of affection law that could ruin your life if someone changes their mind. Aside from documenting all communication, how can you best prepare a polyamorous protection plan should your love triangle get bent out of shape and le...

Rob Dyrdek ( @robdyrdek ) is an entrepreneur, actor, producer, reality TV personality, and former professional skateboarder. He's the founder of venture creation studio Dyrdek Machine and host of the Build with Rob podcast. What We Discuss with Rob Dyrdek: How Rob negotiated with his parents to let him drop out of high school and become a professional skateboarder at age 16. The lesson veteran ska...

David Kilgour is a human rights activist, former lawyer, and Canadian politician. He is a Senior Fellow to the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights , and co-author of Bloody Harvest: Organ Harvesting of Falun Gong Practitioners in China . What We Discuss with David Kilgour: Who is targeted by the Chinese government for forced organ harvesting, and why? How long has this illicit trade been goin...

The schizophrenic mother with whom you've never had a great relationship is out of hospital and probably in need of high maintenance care. You feel guilty for saying so, but just being around her makes you want to leave town and disappear without leaving a forwarding address. Is there a way to ensure she's taken care of without taking on the burden of providing that care, and does it make you a te...

Jon Acuff ( @jonacuff ) is an Inc. Magazine Top 100 Leadership speaker, host of the All It Takes Is a Goal podcast, and author of multiple bestsellers. His latest book is Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking . What We Discuss with Jon Acuff: Jon defines a soundtrack as those repetitive thoughts that play automatically in your head that shape more of your choices than you know -- an...

Rutger Bregman ( @rcbregman ) is a historian and author who has published five books on history, philosophy, and economics. His latest is New York Times bestseller Humankind: A Hopeful History . What We Discuss with Rutger Bregman: How crises like the London Blitz during WWII and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina tend to bring out the best in people rather than the worst. Why a crisis that forces...

Your promising military career was derailed when former colleagues falsely accused you of wrongdoing to cover their own misdeeds. Even though the timeline proved that your alleged malfeasance would have been impossible and you were cleared of all charges, you missed promotions, eligibility cutoffs, special pay, and accompanying bonuses over the course of the lengthy investigation. Adding insult to...

Michael Shermer ( @michaelshermer ) is the founder of  Skeptic  magazine and several books on the nature of belief. He’s the Director of The Skeptics Society, a non-profit dedicated to the promotion of science, reason, and critical thinking. He joins us to discuss why people believe weird things. [This is a rebroadcast that originally aired in 2016.] What We Discuss with Michael Shermer: How do be...

Ray Dalio ( @RayDalio ) is the founder of Bridgewater Associates — the largest and best-performing hedge fund in the world — and author of  New York Times  bestseller  Principles: Life and Work . His latest book is The Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail . What We Discuss with Ray Dalio: What history can tell us about the cycles our society has endured before and what we should expe...

You love jumping out of random hiding places in your house to startle your fiancée, but your fiancée does not share your enthusiasm for this "hobby" and wants you to knock it the heck off. You understand your boo's rightful vexation over this frightening fixation, but you can't seem to stop. Is this a common problem? We'll tackle this and more here on our special Day-After-April-Fool's-Day episode...

Frank Bourassa counterfeited and sold $250 million in fake US currency until he was nabbed in an undercover operation. Now he runs a security company and works with the police to catch other counterfeiters. What We Discuss with Frank Bourassa: How someone creates a quarter of a billion dollars in American $20 bills that not only look genuine, but feel genuine even to experts. The hours of research...

Frank Bourassa counterfeited and sold $250 million in fake US currency until he was nabbed in an undercover operation. Now he runs a security company and works with the police to catch other counterfeiters. What We Discuss with Frank Bourassa: How someone creates a quarter of a billion dollars in American $20 bills that not only look genuine, but feel genuine even to experts. The hours of research...

You basically grew up in a cult, and following your own path as an adult was seen as an act of "rebellion" in the eyes of your dad, from whom you've been estranged ever since. He's even forbidden you from setting foot on his property until you "repent, return, and remain." Now, years have passed and it doesn't sit well with you that your relationship is so strained. Should you try to reconnect wit...

Nina Schick ( @NinaDSchick ) specializes in how technology is transforming geopolitics and society in the 21st century. She is the author of Deepfakes: The Coming Infocalypse . What We Discuss with Nina Schick: What deepfakes are and how they're created using technology that is getting exponentially more sophisticated every year and accessible to anyone. How deepfakes go beyond novelty and into da...

Leah Remini ( @leahremini ) is an actor, producer, co-host of podcast Scientology: Fair Game , and co-author of Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology . What We Discuss with Leah Remini: What Scientology is , how it came about, and why it's so dangerous. The lengths the Scientology organization has gone through to protect itself from the government and its disillusioned apostates. How L...

Your BFF was slated to be a bridesmaid at your wedding, but she can't resist the urge to argue about politics with you, your fiance, and anyone with whom she disagrees. Now you're wondering: should you even invite her to the wedding at all? We'll dig into this and more here on Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger ( @JordanHarbinger ) and Gabriel Mizrahi ( @Gabe...

Drew Binsky ( @drewbinsky ) has been to 194 countries (probably more by the time you're done reading this sentence), shares his prolific adventures on YouTube, and hopes to inspire us all to become better world travelers. Take in the vicarious trips and travel tips with him here! What We Discuss with Drew Binsky: What it's like to spend 24 hours with an isolated tribe of pygmies in the middle of a...

Adam Grant ( @AdamMGrant ) is Wharton’s top-rated professor, the host of podcast WorkLife with Adam Grant , and the author of three New York Times Best Sellers :  Option B  (with Sheryl Sandberg),  Originals , and  Give and Take . Adam revisits the show to discuss his latest book, Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know . What We Discuss with Adam Grant: Why being open to changing yo...