Podcast Episodes
746: Yass Alizadeh | Iran Protests | Out of the Loop
Yass Alizadeh (@AlizadehYass) is a clinical assistant professor of Persian language and literature and the Persian program coordinator at New York University. Her research focuses on the layering of ethical themes in the ambiguously coded language of folktales in Modern Iran, the intricate link between politics and fiction, and the critical role of metaphors in […]
VIEW EPISODE745: Dave Farina | Debunking Junk Science Myths
Dave Farina (@daveexplains) is on a mission to make science make sense for everyone — whether it’s through his Professor Dave Explains YouTube channel, his Professor Dave Debates podcast, or his new book, Is This Wi-Fi Organic?: A Guide to Spotting Misleading Science Online (Science Myths Debunked). What We Discuss with Dave Farina: How the […]
VIEW EPISODE744: Heinous Bro Needs the Old Heave-Ho | Feedback Friday
Your brother is such an overall horrible, vicious, violent person that the cops could pick him up for murder and you’d confidently say, “I’m pretty sure you’ve got the right guy.” So the years he’s chosen to drop out of your life have been blissful. Unfortunately, he’s back causing havoc in your life and the […]
VIEW EPISODE743: Dr. Ramani | How to Protect Yourself from a Narcissist Part Two
Dr. Ramani Durvasula (@DoctorRamani) is a clinical psychologist, professor of psychology, media expert, and author. Her latest book is “Don’t You Know Who I Am?”: How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to listen to part one here!] What We […]
VIEW EPISODE742: Dr. Ramani | How to Protect Yourself from a Narcissist Part One
Dr. Ramani Durvasula (@DoctorRamani) is a clinical psychologist, professor of psychology, media expert, and author. Her latest book is “Don’t You Know Who I Am?”: How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Be sure to catch part two here!] What We Discuss […]
VIEW EPISODE741: Is Marriage Impaired by Emotional Affairs? | Feedback Friday
He may not physically be cheating on you, but his penchant for “mentoring” young women — on at least four occasions that you know of — is tantamount to having multiple emotional affairs. He’s a good father and a mostly considerate partner, but the fact that these overly intense relationships with other women continue in […]
VIEW EPISODE740: Ryan Holiday | Discipline is Destiny (Live from Los Angeles)
Ryan Holiday (@ryanholiday) is the host of the Daily Stoic podcast and the bestselling author of countless books about marketing, culture, Stoicism, and the human condition. His latest offering is Discipline Is Destiny: The Power of Self-Control, and he joined us live in Los Angeles to talk about this and lots more! What We Discuss […]
VIEW EPISODE739: Matthew Campbell | Examining Global Shipping’s Grim Underbelly
Matthew Campbell (@MattCampbell) is an award-winning reporter and editor for Bloomberg Businessweek magazine and the co-author, with Kit Chellel, of Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy. What We Discuss with Matthew Campbell: The International Chamber of Shipping estimates about 90 percent of world trade is carried […]
VIEW EPISODE738: “Perfect” Pastor is a Predatory Disaster | Feedback Friday
What do you do when the very married pastor you’ve known your whole life as a pillar of the church and community propositions you on LGBTQ hookup app Grindr? You know his wife and kids would be devastated if they knew, but you also know he’s vindictive and would likely take any blowback out on […]
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