Best Bethany McLean Podcasts (2024)

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Ralph Nader's Capitalism 48:51

8d ago48:51

48:51

"The only true aging is the erosion of one's ideals," says Ralph Nader, the former third-party presidential candidate who just turned 90 after more than 60 years of consumer advocacy and fighting for small business in America. From influencing the transformative passage of car safety legislation to advancing numerous environmental protection and pu…

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Gut Health Struggles? Seven Words Of Advice… 18:31

9d ago18:31

18:31

Navigating through gut health problems can be extremely confusing – especially when the advice you’re given isn’t adding up. Or maybe you’re simply not receiving enough guidance from your doctor, or at the hospital. In this episode, host Marc McLean discusses these common scenarios and one of the key pieces of advice he shares with people starting …

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The New Business Of News, with Ben Smith 49:54

21d ago49:54

49:54

Given the recent mass layoffs, acceleration of media consolidation, continued decline of local journalism, and rapid uptake of generative AI, the news industry—fundamental to institutional accountability in capitalist democracies—appears to be in deep crisis. Joining Bethany and Luigi to make the case that journalism can not only survive but thrive…

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Why Sauna Therapy Is This Naturopathic Doctor’s Top Health Hack | Dr Erin Ellis 22:48

23d ago22:48

22:48

Sauna therapy is an amazing health tool which Dr Erin Ellis has used to full effect in her own cancer healing journey. The naturopathic doctor also advises her patients to utilise saunas for health optimisation – and explains all the reasons why in this chat. FOR THE EPISODE VIDEO & MORE RESOURCES, VISIT: https://www.forgutsake.org/sauna-therapy-er…

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Poverty in America: Terrible Scourge or a Measurement Error? 48:17

1M ago48:17

48:17

Perhaps the biggest evidence that capitalism in America doesn’t work, at least not for everyone, is growing income inequality and the persistence of poverty. But what is the current state of poverty and inequality in the United States? Why do debates still persist about whether poverty has been eradicated? What do the numbers and official statistic…

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Top 10 Gut Health Tips You Really Don’t Wanna Miss... 35:57

1M ago35:57

35:57

Why pick up just one or two gut health tips when you can have 10?! As it’s the first birthday of the podcast, we’re right in the mood for celebrating…and have pulled together some of the best snippets from the amazing guests we’ve had on the show over the last 12 months. From dietitians and functional medicine experts to gut health authors and even…

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When a Few Financial Institutions Control Everything, with John Coates 49:30

2M ago49:30

49:30

In his recent book, "The Problem of Twelve: When a Few Financial Institutions Control Everything," Harvard law professor John Coates sheds light on the secrecy, lack of public accountability, concentrated power, and the disproportionate influence of a select few institutions in our financial system. Coates joins Bethany and Luigi to dissect the pot…

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The Magic Of Goat’s Milk Kefir For Gut Health | Shann Nix Jones 45:08

2M ago45:08

45:08

Looking for an all-natural solution to gut problems, mental health issues, and even skin problems? It’s here – with the magic of goat’s milk kefir. This super powerful probiotic drink has been proven to deliver all of these health benefits. In this episode, we chat with Shann Nix Jones, an author and owner of Chuckling Goat, a farm in Wales which s…

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Is Short Selling Dead? With Jim Chanos 50:05

2M ago50:05

50:05

The Wall Street Journal wrote that “Wall Street's best-known bear is going into hibernation" after the legendary short seller Jim Chanos announced he would close his main hedge funds late last year, in part due to diminishing interest in stock picking. Short selling, which bets on drops in asset prices, wins when companies and governments fail and …

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What My Battles With IBS And Endometriosis Taught Me | Bethany O’Toole 30:31

2M ago30:31

30:31

Gut health coach Bethany O’Toole battled both IBS and endometriosis for a LONG time. Decades of digestive troubles were coupled with this debilitating reproductive condition…and Bethany was warned she’d likely need surgery to have her womb removed in her early 20s! Bethany told medics, “no chance”…and went down a rabbithole for years and was succes…

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Manufacturing Influence, with Emily Hund 43:36

3M ago43:36

43:36

According to the latest industry statistics, the global influencer economy grew from $1.7 billion in 2016 to $21.1 billion in 2023 — and it's only expected to grow exponentially from here with advances in artificial intelligence. In 1988, Noam Chomsky and Edward S. Herman investigated how mass media sways audiences to conform to social norms withou…

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The Capitalisn't of Banking, with Anat Admati 38:45

3M ago38:45

38:45

It's been nearly 16 years since the federal government bailed out Wall Street to the tune of $700 billion in response to the financial crisis that precipitated the Great Recession. The idea that the public must guarantee critical financial institutions that are “too big to fail” was controversial then, but does it still remain an issue? Stanford fi…

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Comedian with Crohn’s Disease Shares Two Unexpected Keys To Remission | Matt Nagin 33:44

3M ago33:44

33:44

Crohn’s Disease is no laughing matter…but for comedian and writer Matt Nagin, plenty of jokes and joy were the perfect prescription. Matt Nagin was first diagnosed with this inflammatory bowel condition 33 years ago. After all this time – and several surgeries – Matt is in full remission and has been medication free for the past two years. It’s all…

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Ask Luigi Zingales Anything 1:04:07

4M ago1:04:07

1:04:07

After two seasons and 163 episodes, Capitalisn’t hosted its first-ever live event late last year. As part of the University of Chicago Podcast Festival, co-host Luigi Zingales fielded questions from three UChicago undergraduate students — Surya Gowda, Mete Bakircioglu, and Giuseppe Di Cera —and an in-person audience in an “Ask Me Anything.” From th…

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Why Ancient Breathing Techniques Can Transform Your Gut Health | Niraj Naik 45:08

4M ago45:08

45:08

Discover the power of ancient breathing techniques for gut health transformation in this rollercoaster episode with Niraj Naik – the founder of global breathwork and meditation organisation Soma Breath. Yogic breathwork practices that were first used thousands of years ago are becoming increasingly popular these days for healing and improving wellb…

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Who Controls AI? With Sendhil Mullainathan 52:00

4M ago52:00

52:00

The firing, and subsequent rehiring, of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman raises fundamental questions about whose interests are relevant to the development of artificial intelligence and how these interests should be weighed if they hinder innovation. How should we govern innovation, or should we just not govern it at all? Did capitalism "win" in the OpenAI s…

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How To Reverse IBS Symptoms – Straight-talking From An Expert Dietitian | Mike Sweeney 49:46

4M ago49:46

49:46

Mike Sweeney openly admits that he used to drink heavily, was obese for years, and struggled with mental health issues and IBS. These days, he's a superfit dietitian with the NHS who dedicates himself to showing people how to reverse IBS, type II diabetes, and many other chronic health conditions. Helping patients achieve amazing outcomes through n…

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Raghuram Rajan’s Vision Of An Indian Path To Development 48:17

4M ago48:17

48:17

After discussing the trajectory of China's economy earlier this year, Luigi and Bethany turn their attention to the future of another global economic behemoth: India. Joining them is renowned Indian economist Raghuram Rajan, who has a brand-new book out this week, "Breaking the Mould: Reimagining India's Economic Future" (co-authored with Rohit Lam…

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My Ridiculously Simple Healthy Gut Diet Plan (That You Can Actually Maintain!) 31:20

5M ago31:20

31:20

Do you jump from one diet to the next trying to improve your gut health? Do you get confused by all the conflicting information out there on what foods you should avoid and what you should eat more of? Wouldn’t life be simpler if we had a simple healthy gut diet plan to follow? In this week’s episode, Marc McLean, host of the For Gut Sake podcast, …

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How Big Law Firms Shape Capitalism, With David Enrich 56:18

5M ago56:18

56:18

After previously exploring the worlds of 'consultants for sale' and 'scientists for sale,' Luigi and Bethany turn their attention to another broken system of 'enablers' - the world of lawyers for sale. With award-winning investigative journalist David Enrich, they discuss David's latest book, "Servants of the Damned: Giant Law Firms, Donald Trump, …

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How To Heal Ulcerative Colitis Through The Power Of Nutrition | Ania Gackowska 25:20

5M ago25:20

25:20

Can you imagine being told at 28 that you'd be on medication for the rest of your life? This is the harsh reality Ania Gackowska faced when she was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis. Yet instead of accepting this fate, Ania embarked on an inspiring healing journey where she uncovered the root causes of her disease and completely reversed it through…

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The Capitalisn't of Crypto: SBF and Beyond, with Zeke Faux 52:43

5M ago52:43

52:43

In his new book "Number Go Up," Bloomberg News investigative reporter Zeke Faux takes readers on a wild ride through the world of cryptocurrency, from its origins in the dark corners of the internet, its meteoric rise to mainstream popularity, and finally its equally precipitous fall. A few days after the 'convicted' verdict in the trial of beleagu…

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From Suppressed Emotions to Gut Healing: Unravelling the IBS Puzzle | Anna Van Echten (Pt.II) 23:51

5M ago23:51

23:51

In the depths of her gut struggles, Anna Van Echten realised that healing her gut wasn't just about diets and supplements, but about diving into the depths of her emotions. This unexpected twist led Anna on a transformative journey, where she discovered the profound connection between her emotional wellbeing and her gut health. What Anna unravelled…

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When Capitalism Becomes Tyranny, with Sohrab Ahmari 46:46

6M ago46:46

46:46

In his new book, Sohrab Ahmari argues that the concentration of economic power in the hands of a few corporations has created a new form of tyranny in America. "Coercion is far more widespread in supposedly noncoercive societies than we would like to think—provided we pay attention to private power and admit the possibility of private coercion," he…

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How To Heal IBS...A Gut Health Coach Shares Her Journey | Anna Van Echten (Pt.I) 28:12

6M ago28:12

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This week’s episode is titled, How To Heal IBS…A Gut Health Coach Shares Her Journey. The special guest is Anna Van Echten, who is a holistic gut health coach from Christchurch in New Zealand. She’s a personal trainer, health and life coach, wife and mum. Anna suffered from severe digestive issues which resulted in IBS, eczema, acne, period pains, …

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The Capitalisn't Of The U.S. COVID Response, With Bethany McLean 42:17

6M ago42:17

42:17

In her brand new book, "The Big Fail: What the Pandemic Revealed About Who America Protects and Who It Leaves Behind," Bethany and her co-author Joe Nocera argue that the COVID-19 pandemic was not simply a natural disaster but also a man-made one. Based on rigorous research and compelling storytelling, Bethany, who is renowned for her incisive repo…

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The Natural 'Gut Fix'...From A Dietitian & Functional Nutrition Expert | Heidi Moretti 28:00

6M ago28:00

28:00

This week’s guest is Heidi Moretti – author of the book ‘Gut Fix’. Heidi is a gut health expert with 24 years of experience as a dietitian, and she’s also a functional nutrition expert. It’s not often we come across someone with such vast knowledge of digestive issues…and Heidi shares so much valuable information in this chat. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’…

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Science for Sale, with David Michaels 54:17

7M ago54:17

54:17

How does science become public policy? It's not always as straightforward as it might seem. In his book "The Triumph of Doubt: Dark Money and the Science of Deception," leading public health expert and former Clinton/Obama administration official David Michaels shows how corporate interests often "manufacture uncertainty" in order to protect their …

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I've Drunk Aloe Vera For Digestive Health For The Past 1,581 Days | Marie Brobyn 26:07

7M ago26:07

26:07

Aloe vera is only used for healthy skin, right? Wrong. This healing plant is also a great natural medicine for gut health. It’s not well known, but aloe vera drinks and gels can help with IBS, SIBO, bloating, lowering inflammation, and bringing calm to the digestive tract. This has been disputed by some people in the digestive health world – even d…

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Why A Wacky Dutchman Can Help Heal Your Gut 24:06

7M ago24:06

24:06

Inflammation is at the root of virtually all diseases, including gut disorders. If we can bring down inflammation, it helps the body to heal. In this episode, we’ll be talking about how a wacky Dutchman has shown the world an amazing, simple way to lower inflammation naturally. That man is the living legend: Wim Hof. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVE…

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A Conservative Critique Of Capitalism, With Patrick Deneen 58:15

7M ago58:15

58:15

In his new book, Regime Change: Toward a Postliberal Future, renowned political philosopher Patrick Deneen argues that the liberal ideology that has shaped capitalism for centuries has also failed to deliver on its promises of freedom, equality, and prosperity. Is he able to offer a compelling alternative that serves the interests of the common goo…

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Why Haven't I Been Taught More About My Gut Health Condition? 16:14

7M ago16:14

16:14

Do you feel like you’ve not been taught much about your gut health condition? Are you still trying to figure out exactly what’s going on – and learn more yourself about what’s caused it, what kind of diet you should follow etc? You’re not alone. This week’s episode has been inspired by one of the show’s listeners, a woman called Leanne from Scotlan…

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Bloated Belly S.O.S...How To Prevent Bloating 15:44

7M ago15:44

15:44

Are you sick and tired of hearing advice like ‘drink more water’, or ‘eat more fibre’, as you deal with uncomfortable bloating? We hear ya. There are countless people trying to figure out how to prevent bloating these days as digestive issues are so common. That’s the focus in this week’s episode, titled ‘Bloated Belly S.O.S…How To Prevent Bloating…

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The Most Important Guidelines You Didn’t Know About, With Susan Athey 1:02:31

8M ago1:02:31

1:02:31

As companies become increasingly big through mergers and acquisitions -- especially in technology, health care, and several other industries -- how should rules and regulations change with the times? Freshly minted and hot off the press: The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) recently released an updated set of …

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