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Nudge

Phill Agnew

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Ever noticed how the smallest changes can have the biggest impact? On Nudge, you'll learn simple evidence-backed tips to help you kick bad habits, get a raise, and grow a business. Every bite-sized 20-minute show comes packed with practical advice from admired entrepreneurs and behavioural scientists. Nudge is fast-paced but still insightful with real-world examples that you can apply - this is not your average business podcast.
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In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people. For decades, we’ve been told that positive thinking is the key to a happy, rich life. "F**k positivity," Mark Manson says. "Let’s be honest, shit is f**ked and we have to live with it." In his wildly popular Internet blog, Manson doesn’t sugarcoat or equivocate. He tells it like it is—a dose of r ...
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Conspiracies:Philippine conspiracy @1:50News:Indonesia @8:02Pope Frank @11:01The Hajj @15:00SCOTUS unanimously rejected challenge @22:34Bump stocks @A new study on disinformation @33:26Politics: Project 2025 @37:35John OliverTrue Texas Project @47:53Charlie Kirk @53:29Religious Nonsense:Doug Wilson @54:18Women leaving religion @57:54The Boyz talk @…
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In the 5 years I’ve spent creating this show, I’ve learnt a lot about advertising. Today, I share six evidence-based principles that are proven to improve any ad. If you want to understand why you buy the things you buy, then tune in. Join the free Science of Persuasion Course: https://nudge.ck.page/persuasion-course…
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I guarantee that the words you use to win arguments are ineffective. I don’t think you’re a lousy persuader, I think we all are. Today, world-leading neuroscientist Tali Sharot shares her decade-long research into persuasion. She tells me that the way I argue is ineffective and reveals how to win any argument. Access the bonus episode: https://nudg…
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Follow-ups: Slow week? @2:39AL update @3:33Politics: Trump teleprompter rant @4:32Bannon @13:36Appeal is filed this eveningHunter found guilty @15:52Carlson @27:42Federal mask mandate @31:59South Dakota Nazis @37:02PA State House @40:52News:NewsBreak @42:29Scott Roder @45:49Two “inter-dimensional beings”‘2000 Mules’ @49:30 Southern Baptist Conventi…
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I’ve tested 100s of psychological tactics on my email subscribers. Today, I reveal the 10 tactics that actually work. Join the free Science of Persuasion Course: https://nudge.ck.page/persuasion-course My endowment test: https://tinyurl.com/bv2umtup My scarcity nudge: https://tinyurl.com/376stytp My loss aversion nudge: https://tinyurl.com/5hyh9y4h…
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Follow-ups: TX runoff election update @2:33Politics: Trump @4:49Hunter Biden! @11:31Swift conspiracy!! @14:48Trump Witnesses @15:55On the TikTok @20:22Jeff Yass Bill Burr & Bill Maher @21:59House Dem, “Pardon Trump” @23:59Joe Manchin @27:16McCarthy and Gaetz @29:10Tiffany @35:04Fauci’s testimony @35:52News:TX Professors @49:10Also, TX SBOE @52:10Re…
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This is surely the most persuasive message on earth? It made 22,000 Brits agreed to 1,000 hours of community service, including, but not limited to; cleaning toilets at festivals, scraping chewing gum off the streets, and manually relieving sewer blockages. In today’s episode, Harvard Professor Todd Rodgers explains how. Access the bonus episode he…
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Follow-ups: Not a follow-up, Do you believe in God? @2:03News:MyChurchFinder @4:55Politics: Ashli Babbitt stone @9:25Cohen censure @18:33John Banuelos @19:39Libertarian Trump @25:22Trump threats @31:30Grifting the Rich @37:03Trial wrapping up @40:24Trump’s Memorial Day rant @45:22More classified Docs @48:39Nikki Haley @53:41Biden Judge picks @55:08…
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Warning. This episode contains explicit language. In 2018, KFC told the world they FCK’d up. Today on Nudge, Professor Moore shares the science behind swearing and reveals if swearing in ads helps or hinders a brand. Access the bonus episode here: https://nudge.ck.page/e1bed9bc16 Sign up for the Nudge Newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailin…
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Follow-ups: Mubarak Bala @2:04News:Iran President @4:52Pakistan PECA law @8:09Tithy Sarkar @9:46John Wiley & Sons @12:05Politics: Trump talk @13:44A Unified Reich! @22:37Old Vanity Fair @29:31Abbott pardons Perry @35:25Giulianni served @44:24Pic or it didn't happenFalse Eyelashes @49:03OH school release @52:31Courtney Gore @57:11NC Masks @59:37Heal…
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It seems inevitable to us now that someone would eventually land on the moon. But back in 1962 that wasn’t so certain. With the ever-rising costs of the Apollo space program, and a huge amount of tax needed from each US citizen, JFK struggled to convince people. That was until one speech on a sunny day in September. This speech went down in history…
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News:Thursday (May 16): Skeptical Inquirer Presents @1:21Call to action: MO child marriage @5:28Stonewall Jackson High Psychic Enablers @13:01Politics: AL lawsuit can move forward @18:25LA abortion pills @21:52WA GOP @22:19Nikki Haley @29:25RFK Jr @38:42Stop the Coup @43:29Religious Nonsense:Deacon charged @45:21Modern Mormon Missionaries @47:53Tru…
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Chris Voss, the FBI’s former chief hostage and kidnapping negotiator, shares how to succeed in any negotiation. Chris’s newsletter: https://www.blackswanltd.com/the-edge Chris’s book: https://www.blackswanltd.com/never-split-the-difference Follow the Nudge newsletter: https://nudge.ck.page/profileBy Phill Agnew
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Follow-ups: May the 4th @1:22Darth Trump @2:39Hope Hicks testimony @5:48“You remind me of my daughter” @12:56IT firm doing work for Cohen @15:29OK Chaplains @18:28Pre show conversation about bears @20:14Politics: MO HB2446 @33:17FL abortion ban in place @34:55CNN Poll @35:19Upcoming voting @35:50Religious Nonsense:OR Followers of Christ @39:14Dawki…
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News:Bennett Braun has died @1:02Late Night with the Devil @3:10Russell Brand @4:34Kitara Ravache @6:55Trump and Barr @11:17Correspondents dinner @22:40UK asylum seeker? @23:13BTW, watch for the blasphemy lawsPolitics: KA anti-Trans bill @27:53LA bills to oppose @29:01SCOTUS recap @32:09DEA to reclassify weed @35:27New HIPAA rules @36:27Kristi Noem…
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In the 5 years I’ve run Nudge, I’ve interviewed 10 experts on pricing. These aren’t run-of-the-mill LinkedIn gurus. They’re peer-reviewed researchers from some of the world’s most prestigious universities. Today, I reveal their top 10 pricing tips. Join the free Science of Persuasion Course: https://nudge.ck.page/persuasion-course…
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Politics: House approves aid bill @3:45News:Daniel Dennett @7:29FL chaplains @19:50LA labor law @22:27UAW in the South @27:18ID Personhood @28:25Indiana now has religious right to abortion @31:18NV Supreme Court @32:29AZ Dems try to repeal @34:19Ballot initiatives @35:18NH Promotes Polio! @37:15Bill Maher is gone off the deep end @43:44US Blogger R…
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In today’s episode of Nudge, Rory Sutherland explains: When to tell smokers to quit smoking How to double McDonald’s orders Ways to make Londoners recycle Why pensions schemes are broken How to make high earners pay more tax You won’t want to miss this. (Warning this episode contains explicit language). Rory’s book Alchemy: http://tinyurl.com/3ucjy…
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CSI Las Vegas @2:12Follow-ups: News:Peter Higgs @3:44Iran attack Israel @5:56Politics: Gettysburg @15:33House GOP @26:26The weirdest grift @28:45VA ban on marriage @34:16ME God’s wrath @36:56CO to join 11 states @38:21Religious Nonsense:Outrageous blasphemy in Italy @41:11TN Deputy Baptism @45:00Police mindset/Acorn story @56:51Health/Medicine/Scie…
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CFI Survey @1:13 Science: Eclipse @1:51Inmates sue to watch eclipse @4:56Follow-upEclipse is no evidence @9:54USA Today: Flat Earthers @12:27Solar Superstitions and Moon Myths @13:20Follow-ups: WV HB5105 @13:53TX Counselors @15:35Politics: MN Chemtrail bill @17:25FL abortions @22:03AZ Supreme Court @24:04IN abortion exemptions @25:32WV Bill retract…
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Follow-ups: April fools was invented by Jesus @5:37Trump sues @7:03Mr. Hanky @9:36Science: GMOs @10:42Return of the Mammoths @16:57Climate engineering @21:02Science’s greatest lifesaver @24:14News:Aid workers killed @26:48Germany’s Adidas Football jersey @31:30Intelligence Agency to remove offensive phrases @35:31Politics: RFKJ’s anti-vax squad @50…
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Follow-ups: Moses @1:18Religious Nonsense:Polish Separation @4:14Pakistan Teacher @6:56News:Judge reduces bond @11:50Stormy Daniels date set @19:00RNC donations @22:30Buy my Bible! @29:02Alina Habba @33:06Peter Navarro @37:34SCOTUS national abortion ban @42:34Birth control misinformation @44:45Politics: TN Chemtrails @48:20PA Chemtrails @50:23WV Se…
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In today’s episode of Nudge, Uri Gneezy explains why Amazon paid staff $5,000 to quit, how he got Singapore taxi drivers to walk more, and how Pret made their staff friendlier. Uri’s book Mixed Signals: https://tinyurl.com/28mh4kke Follow the Nudge Newsletter: https://www.nudgepodcast.com/mailing-list Uri's previous episodes on Nudge: Episode One /…
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Follow-ups: IN HB1137 @1:35Denton Cty TX @3:18News:WV Action Alert @3:58Politics: TrumpTrump can’t get bond @6:02Six charges quashed in GA @10:35Judge Cannon makes decision against Trump… finally @13:47NY sex scandal going to delay @18:45 Ralph Reed’s Faith and Freedom @20:24Lord of the Rings analogy @27:13Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG) @29:…
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In 1991, CEO of one of the UK’s largest high street brands lost £500m in value overnight. He almost caused his company to go bankrupt, which ultimately led to his dismissal and a complete company rebrand. In today’s episode of Nudge, I share his story, explaining the psychology behind why this happened and some messaging advice that every marketer …
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Is there a hidden sexual symbolism behind the famous golden arches? Yes (apparently). I laughed at this, thinking it was BS, but today I realise I’m probably wrong. See subtle tweaks in logo designs dramatically change how they’re perceived. Today, I talk to Professor Nazuk Sharma as she explains how tweaks to design can make people buy. Sign up fo…
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NO SHOW NEXT WEEK (3/12/2024)Super Tuesday! @1:13Nihilism/Atheism discussion @3:00Follow-ups: Let’s thank the AL supreme court…? @14:00Lawyer for Alex Jones' to abandon bankruptcy case @18:44News:Catherine Herridge @23:56Boebert @29:00Darrell Leon McClanahan III @38:07Politics: OK bills die @52:35AZ GOP bill to kill migrants @53:41WV vaccine exempt…
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Every year $342 billion is spent on bottled water. And yet, for many of those customers a safer version, that tastes the same, is 300x cheaper. Our collective thirst for bottled water is largely irrational. It doesn’t make sense. But so, it seems, are the pricing strategies of several major brands, from fashion, to food, to flights, irrational pric…
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Follow-ups: FL law group trying out AL ruling @1:20Pence's IVF kids @6:03UT copycat bill passes @8:30News:Also, new OK bill @10:51Heritage Foundation plans @14:42SCOTUS to decide fate of internet @20:45SCOTUS appears skeptical @21:54Politics: Fulton County PA @24:45CPAC Nazis @32:37End of Democracy @39:35More Trump terror @46:12Mike Johnson’s speec…
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Today, a world-leading neuroscientist explains everything wrong in my life. She details why marriages fail, if cleaning can be fun, how Facebook drove depression, and shares lessons on creativity. In 30 minutes, I learnt more about happiness than in the past 30 years. Access the bonus episode: https://nudge.ck.page/de30a8ac24 Tali’s book, Look Agai…
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