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Radiolab

WNYC Studios

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Radiolab is on a curiosity bender. We ask deep questions and use investigative journalism to get the answers. A given episode might whirl you through science, legal history, and into the home of someone halfway across the world. The show is known for innovative sound design, smashing information into music. It is hosted by Lulu Miller and Latif Nasser.

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In Our Time

BBC Radio 4

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ideas, people and events that have shaped our world.

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Making Sense with Sam Harris

Sam Harris

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Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and five-time New York Times best-selling author Sam Harris as he explores important and controversial questions about the mind, society, current events, moral philosophy, religion, and rationality—with an overarching focus on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. Sam is also the creator of the Waking Up app. Combining Sam’s decades of mindfulness practice, profound wisdom from varied philosophica ...

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Intelligence Squared

Intelligence Squared

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Intelligence Squared is the home of lively debate and deep-dive discussion. Follow Intelligence Squared wherever you get your podcasts and enjoy four regular episodes per week taking you to the heart of the issues that matter in the company of the world’s great minds. We’d love to hear your feedback and what you think we should talk about next, who we should have on and what our future debates should be. Send us an email or voice note with your thoughts to podcasts@intelligencesquared.com or ...

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Philosophy Bites

Edmonds and Warburton

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David Edmonds (Uehiro Centre, Oxford University) and Nigel Warburton (freelance philosopher/writer) interview top philosophers on a wide range of topics. Two books based on the series have been published by Oxford University Press. We are currently self-funding - donations very welcome via our website http://www.philosophybites.com

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Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux

Stefan Molyneux

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The logic of personal, philosophical and political freedom

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Philosophize This!

Stephen West

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Beginner friendly if listened to in order! For anyone interested in an educational podcast about philosophy where you don't need to be a graduate-level philosopher to understand it. In chronological order, the thinkers and ideas that forged the world we live in are broken down and explained.

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History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps

Peter Adamson

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Peter Adamson, Professor of Philosophy at the LMU in Munich and at King's College London, takes listeners through the history of philosophy, "without any gaps". www.historyofphilosophy.net

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Profoundly Pointless

Cloud10

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Explore Something New. Interviews on Science, Sex, Society and Sports. From CERN Particle Physicists and Professional Casino Cheats to Erotic Hypnotists and Olympic Athletes, every week we sit down with a guest from a different walk of life. The story is never the same but the goal always is, to learn something new. Named Best Interview Podcast in 2023, nominated in 2021 and 2022.

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In Our Time: Philosophy

BBC Radio 4

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From Altruism to Wittgenstein, philosophers, theories and key themes.

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Conversations with Tyler

Mercatus Center at George Mason University

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Tyler Cowen engages today’s deepest thinkers in wide-ranging explorations of their work, the world, and everything in between. New conversations every other Wednesday. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

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Aubrey Marcus Podcast

Aubrey Marcus

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The Aubrey Marcus Podcast is a destination for honest and vulnerable conversations about the deeper questions in life. The show blends humor with gravity and levity with depth, as we explore mindset, psychedelics, holistic health, spirituality, entrepreneurship, and relationship. Aubrey Marcus is the founder of the globally disruptive human optimization brand Onnit, the donation based coaching platform Fit For Service, and is the New York Times bestselling author of Own the Day, Own your Lif ...

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Philosopher's Zone

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The simplest questions often have the most complex answers. The Philosopher's Zone is your guide through the strange thickets of logic, metaphysics and ethics.

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Very Bad Wizards

Tamler Sommers & David Pizarro

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Very Bad Wizards is a podcast featuring a philosopher (Tamler Sommers) and a psychologist (David Pizarro), who share a love for ethics, pop culture, and cognitive science, and who have a marked inability to distinguish sacred from profane. Each podcast includes discussions of moral philosophy, recent work on moral psychology and neuroscience, and the overlap between the two.

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Another Round

BuzzFeed

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Heben Nigatu and Tracy Clayton cover everything from race, gender and pop culture to squirrels, mangoes, and bad jokes, all in one boozy show.

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Arts & Ideas

BBC Radio 4

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Leading thinkers discuss the ideas shaping our lives – looking back at the news and making links between past and present. Broadcast as Free Thinking, Fridays at 9pm on BBC Radio 4. Presented by Matthew Sweet, Shahidha Bari and Anne McElvoy.

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The Daily Stoic

Daily Stoic | Wondery

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For centuries, all sorts of people—generals and politicians, athletes and coaches, writers and leaders—have looked to the teachings of Stoicism to help guide their lives. Each day, author and speaker Ryan Holiday brings you a new lesson about life, inspired by the thoughts and writings of great Stoic thinkers like Marcus Aurelius and Seneca the Younger. Daily Stoic Podcast also features Q+As with listeners and interviews with notable figures from sports, academia, politics, and more. Learn m ...

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Think Again - a Big Think Podcast

Big Think / Panoply

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We surprise some of the world's brightest minds with ideas they're not at all prepared to discuss. With host Jason Gots and special guests Neil Gaiman, Alan Alda, Salman Rushdie, Mary-Louise Parker, Richard Dawkins, Margaret Atwood, Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett, Saul Williams, Henry Rollins, Bill Nye, George Takei, Maria Popova, and many more . . . You've got 10 minutes with Einstein. What do you talk about? Black holes? Time travel? Why not gambling? The Art of War? Contemporary parenting? So ...

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Philosophize This!

Stephen West

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Philosophy Audiobooks

Geoffrey Edwards

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Unabridged philosophy audiobooks including writing by Plato (Parmenides), Aristotle (Economics), Cicero (On Moral Duties) and Plotinus (Enneads). Topics discussed include ethics, justice, law, logic, metaphysics, God, happiness, love and beauty. Each book has been streamlined by merging separate LibriVox recordings into a single seamless whole with no interruptions. Painting: La Perle et la vague by Paul-Jacques-Aimé Baudry.

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Reasons Revisited

Cheerful

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An occasional series revisiting conversations and ideas from Reasons to be Cheerful (2017-2024), formerly hosted by ex-Labour Party leader Ed Miliband, and Sony Award-winning radio presenter Geoff Lloyd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Moral Maze

BBC Radio 4

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Combative, provocative and engaging live debate examining the moral issues behind one of the week's news stories. #moralmaze

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The Daily Stoic

Daily Stoic | Wondery

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The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

Dr. Jordan B. Peterson

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Join intellectual phenomenon Dr. Jordan Peterson for enlightening discourse that will change the way you think. This podcast breaks down the dichotomy of life through interviews and lectures that explain how individuals and culture are shaped by values, music, religion, and beyond. It will give you a new perspective and a modern understanding of your creativity, competence, and personality.

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Akimbo: A Podcast from Seth Godin

Seth Godin

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Akimbo is an ancient word, from the bend in the river or the bend in an archer's bow. It's become a symbol for strength, a posture of possibility, the idea that when we stand tall, arms bent, looking right at it, we can make a difference. Akimbo's a podcast about our culture and about how we can change it. About seeing what's happening and choosing to do something. The culture is real, but it can be changed. You can bend it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Philosophy For Our Times

IAI

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Philosophy for our Times is a free philosophy podcast bringing you the latest talks and debates from the world’s leading thinkers. We host weekly episodes on today’s biggest ideas in news, society, culture, politics, science and arts. Subscribe today to never miss an episode.

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The Reith Lectures

BBC Radio 4

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Significant international thinkers deliver the BBC's flagship annual lecture series.

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Point of Inquiry

Center for Inquiry

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Point of Inquiry is the Center for Inquiry's flagship podcast, where the brightest minds of our time sound off on all the things you're not supposed to talk about at the dinner table: science, religion, and politics. Guests have included Brian Greene, Susan Jacoby, Richard Dawkins, Ann Druyan, Neil deGrasse Tyson, Eugenie Scott, Adam Savage, Bill Nye, and Francis Collins. Point of Inquiry is produced at the Center for Inquiry in Amherst, N.Y.

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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

Sean Carroll | Wondery

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Ever wanted to know how music affects your brain, what quantum mechanics really is, or how black holes work? Do you wonder why you get emotional each time you see a certain movie, or how on earth video games are designed? Then you’ve come to the right place. Each week, Sean Carroll will host conversations with some of the most interesting thinkers in the world. From neuroscientists and engineers to authors and television producers, Sean and his guests talk about the biggest ideas in science, ...

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Four Thought

BBC Radio 4

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Series of thought-provoking talks in which the speakers air their thinking on the trends, ideas, interests and passions that affect culture and society

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The Minefield

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In a world marked by wicked social problems, The Minefield helps you negotiate the ethical dilemmas, contradictory claims and unacknowledged complicities of modern life.

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The Drunken Taoist Podcast

Daniele Bolelli

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The Drunken Taoist is a bi-monthly podcast by writer/martial artist/college professor/whatever-label-you-feel-like-adding Daniele Bolelli. One of the monthly episodes features discussions and interviews with one or more guests. The other includes the infamous Bolelli rants and verbal Tai Chi with co-host Rich Evirs. Topics covered by the show include the common thread is whatever makes life intense, passionate and worth living. Anything that meets this requirement is fair game-regardless of ...

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The Panpsycast Philosophy Podcast

Jack Symes | Andrew Horton, Oliver Marley, and Rose de Castellane

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An 'informal and informative' philosophy podcast inspiring and supporting students, teachers, academics and free-thinkers worldwide. All episodes are available at www.thepanpsycast.com.

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Dogma Debate

Serious Circus, Inc

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A comedian discusses faith, politics, and dogma of all kinds--usually with people who disagree.

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Stoic Meditations

Massimo Pigliucci

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Occasional reflections on the wisdom of Ancient Greek and Roman philosophers with Prof. Massimo Pigliucci. Complete index by author and source at https://massimopigliucci.org/stoic-podcast/. (cover art by Marek Škrabák; original music by Ian Jolin-Rasmussen). Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/stoicmeditations/support

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The Essay

BBC Radio 3

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Leading writers on arts, history, philosophy, science, religion and beyond, themed across a week - insight, opinion and intellectual surprise.

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Philosophy Bites

Edmonds and Warburton

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Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

iHeartPodcasts

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Breaking Points is a fearless anti-establishment multi-week Youtube and Podcast which holds the powerful to account hosted by Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti

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Very Bad Wizards

Tamler Sommers & David Pizarro

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Philosophize This!

Stephen West

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Hi-Phi Nation

Slate Podcasts

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Hi-Phi Nation is philosophy in story-form, integrating narrative journalism with big ideas. We look at stories from everyday life, law, science, popular culture, and strange corners of human experiences that raise thought-provoking questions about things like justice, knowledge, the self, morality, and existence. We then seek answers with the help of academics and philosophers. The show is produced and hosted by Barry Lam of UC Riverside.

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Robert Wright's Nonzero

Nonzero

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Conversations with a series of people who have nothing in common except that program host Robert Wright is curious about what they’re thinking. nonzero.substack.com

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The Partially Examined Life Philosophy Podcast

Mark Linsenmayer, Wes Alwan, Seth Paskin, Dylan Casey

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The Partially Examined Life is a podcast by some guys who were at one point set on doing philosophy for a living but then thought better of it. Each episode, we pick a short text and chat about it with some balance between insight and flippancy. You don't have to know any philosophy, or even to have read the text we're talking about to (mostly) follow and (hopefully) enjoy the discussion. For links to the texts we discuss and other info, check out www.partiallyexaminedlife.com. We also featu ...

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Where My Moms At? w/ Christina P.

YMH Studios

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Christina P. is a comedian and exhausted mother of two young boys. WMMA explores all thing parenting - from colossal mom fails to the quiet rage you feel when your toddler won't nap. Emails, voicemails and video submissions are welcome!

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Conversations With Coleman

This Is 42

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Conversations with Coleman is home to honest conversations with leading intellectuals on polarised issues in the realm of race, politics and culture in the West.

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Open Source with Christopher Lydon

Christopher Lydon

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Christopher Lydon in conversation on arts, ideas and politics

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Short & Curly

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A fast-paced fun-filled ethics podcast for kids and their parents that asks those curly questions. From banning lollies to trusting robots, and from colonising other planets to eating pets, Short & Curly covers it all.

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TED Radio Hour

NPR

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Exploring the biggest questions of our time with the help of the world's greatest thinkers. Host Manoush Zomorodi inspires us to learn more about the world, our communities, and most importantly, ourselves. Get more brainy miscellany with TED Radio Hour+. Your subscription supports the show and unlocks a sponsor-free feed. Learn more at plus.npr.org/ted

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Rebel Wisdom

Rebel Wisdom

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We uncover the most rebellious ideas in philosophy, human potential and culture to find direction through the chaos of the times.

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The Partially Examined Life

Mark Linsenmayer

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The Partially Examined Life is a philosophy podcast by some guys who were at one point set on doing philosophy for a living but then thought better of it.Each episode we pick a text and chat about it with insight and flippancy. You don't have to know any philosophy or even have read the text we're talking about to follow and enjoy the discussion.

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Lecture for TOTAL beginners: Marx, timenergy, alienation, and the mode of production vs. PMC RRR 1:13:13

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This is the 1,000 foot view of everything going on at Theory Underground for absolute newbies (college students in their first year!). If you want more, or to go deeper, consider getting involved. You can access all of McKerracher's behind the scenes Sociology 101 lectures as well as the critical theory and critique of political economy deep dives …

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Sermons 5:22

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This is a marketing lesson for the Catholic Church. I’m a lector and a Eucharistic Minister in the Church and converted 18 years ago. As some of you know, I’ve also spent a great deal of my coaching and consulting career in the field of strategy and have written two commercially published books on the topic.The average age in the church my wife and…

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How the Wayback Machine is fighting linkrot 44:01

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The web has a problem: huge chunks of it keep going offline. The web isn’t static, parts of it sometimes just… vanish. But it’s not all grim. The Internet Archive has a massive mission to identify and back up our online world into a vast digital library. In 2001, it launched the Wayback Machine, an interface that lets anyone call up snapshots of si…

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Rawls' Theory of Justice (Summer Repeat) 1:01:04

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Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss A Theory of Justice by John Rawls (1921 - 2002) which has been called the most influential book in twentieth century political philosophy. It was first published in 1971. Rawls drew on his own experience in WW2 and saw the chance in its aftermath to build a new society, one founded on personal liberty and fair equali…

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Revolutionize Your Routine with Radical Rest 5:57

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Discover how making rest a part of your routine can lead to greater productivity and well-being. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Headspace Studios

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It Was Ancient To The Ancients, Too | Ask DS 11:42

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Stoicism was ancient to the ancients too. It’d been old for a long time. Ask DS: What are the Stoics teachings about “know thyself”? What are the main principles of Stoicism that people can apply when they struggle to achieve work life balance? Does Stoicism have the potential to be a social or political movement? + More! 🎟 Ryan Holiday is going on…

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So you want to know what’s good for your kids?— with Norman Swan 55:09

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It's a tough time to be a parent. From screens, to mental health, neurodiversity, gender, diet and schooling, this generation is in unchartered territory in many ways. So what does the evidence tell us that will give parents the best chance to raise happy healthy children, without killing themselves in the process? This event was recorded at Waverl…

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It Was Ancient To The Ancients, Too | Ask DS 11:42

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Thomas Hübl: On Embracing Interconnection for Healing Trauma 54:40

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Some podcast apps may not display links from our show notes (see below) properly, so we have included a list of links at the end of this description.*Thomas Hübl is a renowned teacher, author, and international facilitator who works within the complexity of systems and cultural change. In his most recent book, Attuned: Practicing Interdependence to…

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2213: Soul-Share with Channel Brandon Bozarth (Flashback Episode) 1:11:10

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In today’s episode, Brandon decides to jump into his time machine and share an episode from 2021. Brandon Bozarth is a channel, guide, and coach who is passionate about helping people to end internal suffering by transforming unconscious beliefs. In this episode, Brandon shares his personal journey of learning to trust and surrender to his highest …

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Part 3 - LIVE MUSLIM DEBATES W/ CHRISTIAN PRINCE, SAM SHAMOUN, JAY DYER & GODLOGIC 1:25:08

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Send Superchats at any time here: https://streamlabs.com/jaydyer/tip Get started with Bitcoin here: https://www.swanbitcoin.com/jaydyer/ The New Philosophy Course is here: https://marketplace.autonomyagora.com/philosophy101 Set up recurring Choq subscription with the discount code JAY44LIFE for 44% off now https://choq.com Lore coffee is here: http…

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Part 2 - LIVE MUSLIM DEBATES W/ CHRISTIAN PRINCE, SAM SHAMOUN, JAY DYER & GODLOGIC 1:36:15

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0881 - TALKS: Lin Chi & Radical Freedom, X

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Episode 0881 - Lin Chi & Radical Freedom, X(Click on the above link, or here, for audio.)Extensive commentary onLin Chi, Chinese Mahayana Buddhist theory & practice, and the ways ofessential freedom. From Indian Theravada to Chinese Ch'an & Japanese Zen --Lin Chi's life & teaching.References from PaliBuddha-Dhamma, Bhagawan Nityananda & Advaita Ved…

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0880 - TALKS: Lin Chi & Radical Freedom, IX

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Episode 0880 - Lin Chi & Radical Freedom, IX(Click on the above link, or here, for audio.)Extensive commentary onLin Chi, Chinese Mahayana Buddhist theory & practice, and the ways ofessential freedom. From Indian Theravada to Chinese Ch'an & Japanese Zen --Lin Chi's life & teaching.References from PaliBuddha-Dhamma, Bhagawan Nityananda & Advaita Ve…

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#713 - Young Christians, Listen To This Podcast 59:00

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Max was raised in a secular home, but at a young age he found Christ. As a teenager Max found himself lying to his parents and sneaking out to go to church. Now an atheist Max wants his story to be heard by young Christians. more at dogmadebate.comBy Serious Circus, Inc

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Part 1 - LIVE MUSLIM DEBATES W/ CHRISTIAN PRINCE, SAM SHAMOUN, JAY DYER & GODLOGIC 1:59:23

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Real-Time Sovryn: "Toys Are For Adults!!" + Mini-Tour 21:44

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A mini-tour of the studio! And what is the future of the toy industry? Are they really just for adults now? And what does 3-D printing have to do with all of this? All this and much more is answered in the latest episode of the Web's hottest near-daily show: Real-Time Sovryn! Same Sovryn-time, same Sovryn-channel! Special Guest --N/A Subject Matter…

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The First AI Elections 48:12

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Almost anyone with a computer can figure out how to make a deepfake photo, video or audio. With a contentious and vitally important election around the corner in the United States, what can we do to prepare for convincing misinformation aimed at voters? Experts around the country and the world have been preparing for this issue, and many have alrea…

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Pattern-breaking ideas, and startups that change the world (with Mike Maples) 1:18:03

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Read the full transcript here. What mistakes do investors make when trying to predict which startups will succeed? Which matters more: a startup's team or its central idea? How do startup founders differ from other capitalists? What makes something a "pattern-breaking" idea or behavior? Are startup founders less sensitive to negative feedback than …

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The philosophy of history in China 34:21

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Ancient China seems like a place and a time far removed from our own - but when we look at how ancient and medieval Chinese scholars thought about the role and practice of history, we find some striking modern parallels.By Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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SEPTEMBER Akashic Guidance: This is Real Magic 59:38

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Welcome September! This episode is being released on the New Moon, the opening of the eclispe season energy portal, absolutely beautiful timing for Akashic Guidance to be received. The Equinox in September opens the energetic season of Air and what came through for the audience of ALIGNED podcast is beautifully fitting for this theme. Enjoy the mes…

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The Dictators Who Want to Run the World, with Anne Applebaum, Part One 42:03

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This is the first instalment of a three-part episode. In the 20th century most autocrats were brutal dictators whose main goal was to control a domestic population. But in the 21st century autocracy has become much more sophisticated and ambitious in its scope. States like Russia have developed sophisticated cross-border networks of kleptocratic fi…

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Lue Elizondo Speaks With Curt Jaimungal 1:48:28

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As a listener of TOE, you can now enjoy full digital access to The Economist and all it has to offer. Get a 20% off discount by visiting: https://www.economist.com/toe Lue Elizondo is a former U.S. intelligence officer who led the Pentagon's Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program (AATIP), which investigated unidentified aerial phenomena (…

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Episode 1101: Virginia IS American Culture w/ Paul Fahrenheidt 1:10:51

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70 Minutes PG-13 Paul Fahrenheidt is a husband, father, podcaster, writer, and founding member of the Old Glory Club. Paul joins Pete to talk about why Virginia has always been the center of America's high culture. A Country Squire's Notebook Old Glory Club YouTube Channel Old Glory Club Substack Paul's Substack Paul on Twitter Pete and Thomas777 '…

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The "Hegelian E-Girl Council" and Digital Dialectics 54:35

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In this one…I get into the chaotic, absurd world of the "Hegelian E-Girl Council" drama—a bizarre saga that epitomizes the kind of online cultural labyrinth I'm all about. The brief hook: Twitter is swarming with communities that ride the fine line between genius, madness, and stupidity and this council is the latest example that has emerged and ga…

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The World War Two Series: Episode 11-16 w/ Thomas777 6:55:02

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6 Hours and 55 Minutes PG-13 Thomas777 is a revisionist historian and a fiction writer. Here are episodes 11-16 of the World War 2 series with Thomas777 in one audio file. Episode 11: The Nuremberg Regime Pt 1 - Background w/ Thomas777 Episode 12: The Nuremberg Regime Pt 2 - Background w/ Thomas777 Episode 13: The Nuremberg Regime Pt 3 - Rudolf Hes…

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The World War Two Series: Episode 6-10 w/ Thomas777 5:08:35

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5 Hours and 9 Minutes PG-13 Thomas777 is a revisionist historian and a fiction writer. Here are episodes 6-10 of the World War 2 series with Thomas777 in one audio file. Episode 6: The Origin and Rise of Winston Churchill Pt. 3 - 1936-1939 w/ Thomas777 Episode 7: Winston Churchill Becomes a Warlord - Part 4 of 4 w/ Thomas777 Episode 8: Dispelling M…

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Science, Myth, and Madness: The 241st Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying 1:23:23

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In this 241st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this week’s episode, we discuss food, science, and myth. Research out of Tufts University three years ago created the Food Compass—a new guide to what is healthy that riva…

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Is this a theory of COSMIC drive!? Todd McGowan on Schelling's Theory of DRIVE! 1:04:55

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News Roundup 9/4 - Brazil (Musk & Movie); Tucker & Nazis; Germany; Milei | Yaron Brook Show 2:05:31

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3 skills every middle school boy needs | Jerome Hunter 10:39

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Middle school is a time like no other, as significant biological and emotional changes coincide with profound personal growth, says educator Jerome Hunter. The middle school for boys that he founded centers on a program that helps redefine masculinity through what he calls the three "Cs" -- confidence, communication and community. He shares the gro…

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9/4/24: Trump On Lex Fridman, AOC Attacks Green Party, Israel Siege On Hospital, Jeffrey Sachs Joins 2:01:53

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Ryan and Emily discuss Trump on Lex Fridman, AOC lashes out at Green Party, Israel sieges hospital in West Bank, wild media hypocrisy on hostages, Jeffrey Sachs and Matt Taibbi on how the west destroyed Russia. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.com/ …

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Dark-Land: Memoir of a Secret Childhood with Kevin Hart 1:09:12

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Kevin Hart (editor) grew up in London and Brisbane, and now lives in the USA. He is the author of nine collections of poetry, including Flame Tree: Selected Poems (2002). He has won both the Victorian and NSW Premiers’ Awards for Poetry, and the Christopher Brennan Award for a sustained contribution to Australian poetry. His published works include…

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Ursula K Leguin, From Elfland To Poughkeepsie - Sadler's Lectures 22:22

2h ago22:22

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This lecture discusses the science fiction and fantasy author, Ursula K. Leguin's essay, From Elfland To Poughkeepsie, found in her essay collection The Language of the NightIt discusses the nature of genuinely valuable fantasy literature, particularly in relation to style, as opposed to literature that while it might be classified as "fantasy" doe…

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5626 IT ENDS WITH US! Freedomain Movie Review 31:11

2h ago31:11

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In this episode, I analyze the film "It Ends With Us," featuring Blake Lively, examining its exploration of the cycle of abuse. Despite strong performances and writing, I critique the film's lack of psychological depth. The narrative, centered on Lily's tumultuous love life with Ryle and Atlas, raises questions about her growth and the portrayal of…

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Annie Bond on Prana and the Bioelectric Body 1:00:09

1h ago1:00:09

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Annie Bond joins us for a charged interview and shares about her book, Awakening Prana! Discover an ancient, revolutionary system that taps into the very essence of life itself: your bioelectricity. Your body is a powerhouse of untapped potential, designed to thrive on the dynamic flow of life force energy. It is our bioelectrical charges that conn…

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Ep. 7 - Next Renaissance Incoming? 6:53

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.uberboyo.comBy Uberboyo

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Philip Ball on the Interplay of Science, Society, and the Quest for Understanding 1:11:56

1h ago1:11:56

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Sign Up for our LA Listener Meet Up Philip Ball is an award-winning science writer who has penned over 30 books on a dizzying variety of subjects. Holding degrees in chemistry from Oxford and physics from the University of Bristol, Ball's multidisciplinary background underpins his versatility. As a former editor at Nature for two decades and a regu…

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Ismael Hernandez: Rethinking Charity 1:07:11

6h ago1:07:11

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Too much of the conversation about poverty, whether in government, among social service providers, or in churches, is animated by highly emotional conventions, trite melodramatic comparisons, and comfortable ideological clichés, says Ismael Hernandez. But how can we change this? How can we do better? In his new book, “Rethinking Charity: Restoring …

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Who's Right - Curveballs 41:36

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Between our usual Labyrinths episodes, we sit down to debate something serious or silly and ask you: “Who’s Right?” What should you do when life throws you a curveball? How should you react? Can getting fired from your job be a good thing? We would love to hear your thoughts on the matter! Reach out to us at https://www.amandaknox.com Get early acc…

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Fantasy Football Researcher Dr. Brendan Dwyer 1:02:19

41m ago1:02:19

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The new NFL season is here and that means the return of Fantasy Football. But Fantasy Sports aren’t just a fantasy, they’re a massive industry that has changed the way we watch and consume sports. Fantasy Sports and Sports Betting Researcher Dr. Brendan Dwyer joins us as we talk the impact of Fantasy Football, the dehumanization of athletes and the…

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David H. Price, "The American Surveillance State: How the US Spies on Dissent" (Pluto Press, 2022) 56:34

2h ago56:34

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When the possibility of wiretapping first became known to Americans they were outraged. Now, in our post-9/11 world, it's accepted that corporations are vested with human rights, and government agencies and corporations use computers to monitor our private lives. In The American Surveillance State: How the US Spies on Dissent (Pluto Press, 2022), D…

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David H. Price, "The American Surveillance State: How the US Spies on Dissent" (Pluto Press, 2022) 56:34

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Boost Your Well-Being with Social Connection Now 6:30

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Discover how strong social ties and shared activities can improve your quality of life and increase longevity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Headspace Studios

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The gift economy (E) 32:10

1h ago32:10

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Isn’t an economy Akimbo is a weekly podcast created by Seth Godin. He's the bestselling author of 20 books and a long-time entrepreneur, freelancer and teacher. You can find out more about Seth by reading his daily blog at seths.blog and about the podcast at akimbo.link. To submit a question and to see the show notes, please visit akimbo.link and p…

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Nathan Goodman and Anthony Gregory on “New Deal Law and Order” 1:17:48

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On this episode of the Hayek Program Podcast, Nathan Goodman chats with Anthony Gregory on his latest book, New Deal Law and Order: How the War on Crime Built the Modern Liberal State. Most Americans remember the New Deal as the crucible of modern liberalism. But while it is most closely associated with Roosevelt’s efforts to end the Depression and…

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It’ll Keep You Waiting 1:59

3m ago1:59

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Wisdom tells us that things are as they always have been…and always will be. So don’t take it all so personally. 🎟 Ryan Holiday is going on tour! Grab tickets for London, Rotterdam, Dublin, Vancouver, and Toronto at ryanholiday.net/tour ✉️ Want Stoic wisdom delivered to your inbox daily? Sign up for the FREE Daily Stoic email at https://dailystoic.…

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Milk — a misunderstood, maligned, miracle food? 53:22

2h ago53:22

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From soy to oat to almond, plant mylks are all the rage. But is it possible that we've misunderstood and unfairly maligned old fashioned cow's milk? Speakers Matthew Evans Farmer, Fat Pig FarmsAuthor, Milk: the truth, the lies and the unbelievable story of the original superfoodHost, Gourmet Farmer, SBS Nick Haddow Bruny Island Cheese CoAuthor, Mil…

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Richard Dawkins’ Perspective on Faith, Philosophy, and the Layers of Human Existence 51:28

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Commonly known as the most famous atheist in the world, Richard Dawkins is a British evolutionary biologist, zoologist, and author of The Selfish Gene and The God Delusion. Today, Ryan asks Richard why he describes himself as a "cultural Christian", what the biggest misunderstandings of his work are, why individuals teeter between faith and reason,…

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It’ll Keep You Waiting 1:59

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