Best American Agora Podcasts (2024)

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Tom Nichols: I consider Trump an existential threat to American democracy 26:25

4d ago26:25

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Tom Nichols is a staff writer at The Atlantic and an author of the Atlantic Daily newsletter. He is also a Professor Emeritus of national-security affairs at the U.S. Naval War College, where he taught for 25 years. His books include The Death of Expertise and Our Own Worst Enemy: The Assault From Within on Modern Democracy. I am happy to have Tom …

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2203: All the Presidents' Money- Uncovering Wealth Lessons from History's Leaders with Megan Gorman Part 1 34:43

9h ago34:43

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Jason shares his recent experiences, speaking at the LIMITLESS conference in Dallas, Texas including an interaction with Robert F. Kennedy's private security team. He also expressed concerns about the control of information by the establishment and the media, and the potential for important issues to be overlooked. Lastly, Jason Hartman introduced …

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What is Russia's most effective weapon in the war against Ukraine? General (Ret.) Phil Breedlove explains 19:36

2h ago19:36

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What is Russia's most effective weapon in the war against Ukraine? You might be surprised by what Philip Breedlove thinks about this. He is a retired four-star general in the United States Air Force who served as the commander of U.S. European Command, as well as the 17th Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR) of NATO Allied Command Operations, f…

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2202 FBF: Rising Middle Class Impact on Real Estate & Data Science for Real Estate with Anna Myers 38:30

3d ago38:30

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 1185, published last May 2, 2019. Jason brings this episode to you from China, where he has seen the impact of the rising middle class. While it may seem to be a world away, the growth in construction in China is impacting the cost of construction here in the United States as well. Then Jason talks with Anna My…

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What kind of effect has the Kursk incursion on Putin's regime? Mark Galeotti explains 29:45

4d ago29:45

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I don't think I need to introduce Mark Galeotti whose new book Downfall: Prigozhin, Putin, and the New Fight for the Future of Russia was just published and he is also a fellow podcaster so listen to his show In Moscow's Shadows. Mark is the director of the consultancy firm Mayak Intelligence, an Honorary Professor at UCL School of Slavonic & East …

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2201: Navigating the Housing Market: Rising Interest Rates, Refinancing, Emerging Markets and Institutional Investors with Robert Helms 27:24

6d ago27:24

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Jason and Robert Helms discuss the recent increase in mortgage refinancing activity and the ongoing housing shortage, its impact on the real estate market, and potential solutions for affordable housing. They also explore emerging real estate opportunities, such as investing in high-demand, low-supply markets and the potential of parking lots as an…

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2200: The Science of Memory Hacks: How to Study Smarter, Not Harder and Set Yourself Up for Success with Matt DiMaio 31:57

2d ago31:57

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Jason and Matt DiMaio discussed strategies to improve memory and learn new skills faster, with Matt sharing his extensive experience in building large sales forces and his journey of discovering effective learning techniques. They explored the causes of forgetfulness, the importance of active learning, and the power of belief in memory retention. L…

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483: Navigating the Housing Market: Rising Interest Rates, Refinancing, Emerging Markets and Institutional Investors with Robert Helms 25:51

10d ago25:51

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Jason and Robert Helms discuss the recent increase in mortgage refinancing activity and the ongoing housing shortage, its impact on the real estate market, and potential solutions for affordable housing. They also explore emerging real estate opportunities, such as investing in high-demand, low-supply markets and the potential of parking lots as an…

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2199 FBF: One Nation Under Gold, The Big Money, The Great Depression by James Ledbetter of Inc Magazine, Reuters, TIME & The Village Voice 43:19

11d ago43:19

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 857 published last July 17, 2017. Jason and Keri start things off by answering a client’s question submitted as part of the Airpod contest and then warn against working with companies who do not require inspections and only deal in cash. During the guest interview, Jason asks James Ledbetter about his books One…

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2198: Housing Affordability and Shortage- Investing in Rare Assets 31:24

6h ago31:24

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Jason discussed various issues related to geopolitics, capital gains taxes, and the real estate industry, expressing his discontent with proposed tax plans and the recent changes in real estate rules. He also warned against investing in pooled money assets due to the ongoing scandal involving Marco Santorelli and Norada Real Estate. Lastly, he high…

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2197: Leveraging Real Estate: How to "Die with Zero" While Building Wealth Through Smart Investments 29:55

8h ago29:55

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In this episode, Jason explores real estate trends in Warsaw, Poland, highlighting rising property prices and rents due to factors like the Ukraine invasion. He discusses global housing shortages and critiques U.S. policies, such as affordable housing initiatives and immigration impacts, which exacerbates demand and push prices higher. Jason emphas…

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058: Techno-Spiracy: A.I., Surveillance, and Deep State Fakin' | with Ryan Dean 2:04:54

4d ago2:04:54

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Happy Friday, Conspiracy Players. Have you thought of A.I. in the last few days? Have you maybe even used it in one form or another? If your answer is no, that might just put you in the minority crowd. From the small things, such as how every day tasks are becoming exponentially obsolete, to the big and darker picture, with implications of a landsl…

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2196 FBF: The Housing Boom and Bust in America with Economist Thomas Sowell of The Hoover Institution at Stanford University 47:16

12d ago47:16

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 117 published last September 1, 2009. "For far too long, too many people have regarded home ownership as 'a good thing.' It is certainly true that home ownership has its benefits. But, like everything else, it also has its costs and its risks." This statement by Creating Wealth Show guest, American economist Th…

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What do we know about China's decision process for the use of nuclear weapons? 27:29

9d ago27:29

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I can only recommend reading the report - Political Drivers of China’s Changing Nuclear Policy: Implications for U.S.-China Nuclear Relations and International Security - so I also wanted to talk to its author. Tong Zhao is a Senior Fellow with the Nuclear Policy Program and Carnegie China and I'm happy he agreed and what follows is our debate. Are…

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2195: Empowered Investing: Mastering Self-Management, Control and Outgrowing Dave Ramsey’s Advice 32:37

17d ago32:37

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Join Jason today as he broadcasts from Warsaw, Poland as he discusses the importance of self-management and maintaining control as an empowered investor. He emphasizes "commandment number 3: thou shalt maintain control" to avoid potential issues like fraud, incompetence, and excessive management fees. He highlights the ongoing controversy surroundi…

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2194: Why Waiting for a #HousingMarketCrash Could Cost You Big 35:12

4d ago35:12

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Greetings from Poland! Today, Jason reflects on his recent travels from Croatia to Poland, emphasizing the value of taking chances in life. He discusses the current state of the real estate market, highlighting the resilience of housing prices despite high mortgage rates. He cautions against relying on predictions of a market crash, emphasizing the…

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482: Leadership and Real Estate: Creating a Successful Business and Life with Trey Taylor 23:20

23d ago23:20

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Real estate investor Trey Taylor advocates for single-family homes as a stable, long-term investment. He emphasizes financial prudence, focusing on properties generating rental income that exceeds expenses. While acknowledging economic challenges like rising interest rates, Taylor remains optimistic about the housing market's resilience. His leader…

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2193 FBF: Irreversible Impacts on Big Business By Big Government with Tim Carney Author of ‘The Big Rip-Off’ 31:28

14d ago31:28

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 449, published last 8 December 2014. Jason Hartman brings in a real estate focus to the introduction of today’s Creating Wealth Show by explaining exactly how you can work out your rent-to-value ratio. As this is one of the most important figures a real estate investor need to keep in mind, there’s no excuse fo…

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Donald Trump is 78. Can he stop his presidential campaign like Joe Biden? 26:01

4d ago26:01

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Donald Trump is 78. Do you think there is any chance he could follow Joe Biden's example and will stop his campaign? That was one of my questions for Professor Matthew Eshbaugh-Soha from the Department of Political Science at the University of North Texas as we discussed the current state of the US presidential campaign. Of course, we also talked a…

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2192: Beyond the Property Manager: Empowering Yourself as a Landlord 35:18

8d ago35:18

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In today's episode you can listen in on Jason's Empowered Investor meeting about self-managing your own properties, especially its risks and rewards. Self-managing your rental property can offer significant benefits. By taking on this role, landlords can potentially save money on property management fees, which often account for a substantial porti…

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2191: Leadership and Real Estate: Creating a Successful Business and Life with Trey Taylor 31:24

17d ago31:24

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Real estate investor Trey Taylor advocates for single-family homes as a stable, long-term investment. He emphasizes financial prudence, focusing on properties generating rental income that exceeds expenses. While acknowledging economic challenges like rising interest rates, Taylor remains optimistic about the housing market's resilience. His leader…

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2190 FBF: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity with David Allen Personal & Organizational Productivity Expert 27:43

11d ago27:43

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 160 published last March 9, 2010. Jason talks with David Allen who is widely recognized as the world's leading expert on personal and organizational productivity. His twenty-five-year pioneering research and coaching to corporate managers and CEOs of some of America's most prestigious corporations and instituti…

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2189: Multifamily Housing Crisis: Delinquencies and Market Outlook 23:25

29d ago23:25

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Greetings from Serbia! The real estate market remains stagnant due to past rate hikes, with buyers awaiting potential Federal Reserve rate cuts and sellers reluctant to move from low mortgage rates to higher ones. Sales volume is low, but prices are still rising, making homes less affordable. The rental market remains undervalued, and rents are exp…

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2188: Real Estate Strategies: Leveraging Inflation-Induced Debt Destruction 27:35

26d ago27:35

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Jason is broadcasting from Belgrade, Serbia—his 97th country. Today, we delve into the severe economic challenge of inflation that many countries face. Recently in Turkey, inflation reached alarming levels of 55%-83% annually, resulting in constant price changes on menus. This serves as a stark reminder of the importance of defending against inflat…

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How is Russia moving oil through the Mediterranean and what to possibly do about it 28:41

22d ago28:41

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This is a special episode of my podcast as I have more than one guest for the first time. And not two, but three. I talked to Alessio Armenzoni, an Associate Fellow at the London-based Open Source Centre, Giangiuseppe Pili, an Assistant Professor at the Intelligence Analysis Program at James Madison University and Gary Kessler, the president of Gar…

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057: Who Put the Faux in UFO? | with Ryder Lee 1:49:33

1M ago1:49:33

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Happy Friday, Conspiracy Players. On today's episode, we are joined by researcher, documentarian, and podcaster Ryder Lee, to discuss one of the oldest conspiracy theories out there—the existence of, visitation by, and recovered crash landings of, spacecraft not of our world. While many of us enthusiastically take these stories at face value, there…

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2187 FBF: Good & Bad of Self-Management, Inflation Impact & Federal Reserve Board Nominations 32:41

23d ago32:41

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This Flashback Friday is from episode 1179, published last April 24, 2019. Jason Hartman starts today's show with his in-house economist Thomas to discuss the new tax law and the impact it can have on people's tax brackets. They also dive in to why the government is interested in keeping the official inflation rate lower than actual inflation rates…

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Paris Olympics: The main security threat is jihadi terrorism. And what about Russia? 17:51

1M ago17:51

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The 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris is the biggest sports event of the year. It will attract fans from around the world but, unfortunately, it also attracts terrorists of all kinds. So what are the main threats France is facing? I talked to Lucas Webber who is a Co-Founder of MilitantWire.com and a Research Fellow at the Soufan Center and he is mostl…

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2186: The New World Order: Are We Heading Toward Totalitarianism in Disguise with Ivor Cummins Part 2 41:40

1M ago41:40

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Jason discusses the ease of doing business in the U.S. compared to Europe, despite the U.S. having issues like a problematic food supply and political corruption. He emphasizes the advantages of greed in business motivation. He then highlights Morgan Stanley's view that U.S. homeowners are resilient in the current market, with 39% mortgage-free and…

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2185: WEF, Davos, and Beyond: Who Really Runs the World? with Ivor Cummins Part 1 37:30

22d ago37:30

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Today's show is brought to you by Kamala Harris! Join Jason as he welcomes back Ivor Cummins for part 1 of a compelling discussion on the elite class and their pursuit of a New World Order. Discover the historical roots, current actions, and the significant influence of powerful organizations like the Rockefeller Foundation, Council on Foreign Rela…

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481: The Collapse of the Dollar's Empire and @MilkshakesPod with Brent Johnson 25:19

2M ago25:19

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The Dollar Milkshake Theory, proposed by Brent Johnson of Santiago Capital, predicts a surge in the US dollar's value compared to other currencies. This is due to the US's strong financial system, deep markets, and the dominance of the dollar in global transactions, like oil purchases. When a global debt crisis strikes, countries will scramble for …

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