Best David Nir Podcasts (2024)

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Re-connecting with Election Analyst David Nir for the Launch of The Downballot 1:09:48

4h ago1:09:48

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Catching up this week with return guest David Nir, who for over a decade has been an influential election analyst and the creator of Daily Kos Elections. Within the past week, David has moved his analysis to an independent site - now called The Downballot. In this conversation, David provides an update on his transition: what is happening, why now,…

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Great news for House Dems—from Alaska 48:12

3h ago48:12

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If you're looking for signs of good news for House Democrats, look no further than … Alaska? Believe it or not, yeah! On this week's episode of The Downballot podcast, co-hosts David Nir and David Beard lead off with the remarkable Mary Peltola, who continues to defy political gravity. Despite sitting in the reddest House seat for a Democrat, she's…

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265) Damian Browne - Lessons from Conquering the World's Most Extreme Challenges 1:12:32

1h ago1:12:32

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Today’s conversation is with Damian Browne. Damian is an explorer, athlete and speaker. For the last 24 years Damian has been consumed by a passion and purpose to pursue his human potential. For 16 years that was as a professional rugby player, and in more recent years he has turned his attention to challenge and adventure through extreme adventure…

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Voting 52:41

16m ago52:41

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Does voting matter? Voting is often heralded as the cornerstone of democracy, a fundamental right that empowers citizens to influence the direction of their government and society. Proponents argue that every vote counts, that it is through the collective decisions of the electorate that leaders are held accountable, policies are shaped, and societ…

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How Team8 collaborates with founders to build in enterprise tech with Roy Heldshtein 41:07

5h ago41:07

41:07

I am excited to have Roy Heldshtein, a Managing Partner at Team8, a venture group with a remarkable track record of nearly $2 billion in exits and over $1 billion in assets under management (AUM). Roy holds an MBA with a focus on Strategy and Finance from the University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business In this episode, Roy Heldshtei…

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Podcast: Announcing the launch of our new site! 32:23

5h ago32:23

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It's our biggest news in the 21 years since we began covering elections: Daily Kos Elections is striking out on its own to launch a new, independent site with a name that will be very familiar to our listeners. We're calling it The Downballot, but have no fear—we'll still be bringing you this podcast weekly! In fact, our mission isn't changing at a…

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Masha Merkulova, the Founder and Executive Director of Club Z 50:08

2h ago50:08

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264) Oliver Burkeman - Time Management & Productivity for Mortals 59:04

2d ago59:04

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Today’s conversation is with Oliver Burkeman. Oliver Burkeman is the author of The New York Times best-seller Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for Mortals. Our relationship with time management and productivity is a complicated one and often a flawed one. The type of person who listens to a podcast like this one knows the importance of managing…

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The Future of Journalism (with Andrea Guzman) 58:17

7d ago58:17

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What happens when AI overtakes the role of human journalists? The HBS hosts are joined this week by Dr. Andrea Guzman, one of the leading experts in human-machine communication studies, to chat about the changing landscape of journalism in the age of artificial intelligence, where AI is not just a tool, but an active participant in content creation…

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How to be a great Chief of Staff with Julia Safrati 42:44

4d ago42:44

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I am thrilled to have Julia Sarfrati, Chief of Staff at Shipup. Shipup helps online retailers around the globe to deliver consistent and proactive communication that delights customers at every stage beyond purchase, from delivery to returns. In this episode, Julia Safrati, Chief of Staff at Shipup discusses her journey from studying international …

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Tim Walz is the ultimate downballot guy 44:24

15d ago44:24

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Tim Walz may be on the national ticket, but he's the ultimate downballot guy, so we've got to talk all about him on this week's episode of "The Downballot." We recount Walz's extensive electoral career, starting with his upset win for Congress as a "Fighting Dem" during the 2006 wave that began a streak of impressive overperformances continuing thr…

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Tucker Eskew, Political & Corporate Comms Expert 1:04:26

8d ago1:04:26

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Communications expert Tucker Eskew has been a participant in some of the most seminal moments in American political history over the course of the past 30+ years...a protege of the famed Republican strategist Lee Atwater, senior aide to the Bush 2000 win over John McCain in the fractious South Carolina primary, working in the White House the mornin…

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263) Critical Drinker - Woke Politics has Ruined Modern Cinema 56:13

18d ago56:13

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Today’s conversation is with The Critical Drinker. Critical Drinker reviews, analyses and commentates on various forms of entertainment, primarily movies and TV shows. His YouTube channel has grown to over 2 million subscribers in the last few years and for very good reason. Modern cinema is in a mess. It is now a lot less about entertainment and i…

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Overcoming Sexuality (with Nir Kedem) 54:25

11d ago54:25

54:25

Can queer theory overcome its ties to sexuality? Toward the end of the 20th Century, French Philosopher Michel Foucault called into question the ways in which a variety of practices, relations, institutions, and discourses came to be organized under the concept of "sexuality." The construction of sexuality as a thing, as a category, as a concept th…

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How is Toma transforming auto dealerships with Monik Pamecha 45:11

11d ago45:11

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Today I am excited to have Monik Pamecha who is one of the co-founders of Toma, helping auto dealerships automate phone calls with AI. Toma offers AI agents that can autonomously handle phone calls, provide a natural voice experience, design call flows, integrate with existing software, and perform tasks on and off calls. In this episode Monik Pame…

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Primary season roars back to life 50:31

21d ago50:31

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Primary season is back with a vengeance! Daily Kos Elections editor Jeff Singer joins co-hosts David Nir and David Beard on this week's episode of "The Downballot" to recap Tuesday's action and preview a whole host of major races in the month ahead. The trio discusses why Democrats are upbeat about their chances to take charge of Arizona's largest …

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Ahmir Lerner, CEO of Beit Issie Shapiro 38:01

22d ago38:01

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262) Connor Beaton - The Harsh Reality of Life for Modern Men 58:25

19d ago58:25

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Today’s conversation is with Connor Beaton. Connor is a men’s life coach, founder of ManTalks and an author focusing on men’s wellness and personal growth. The modern narrative for men is confusing with conflicting messages around opening up about our struggles all while being a stoic man and having your shit together. Expect to learn why all work …

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Peer Review 54:17

18d ago54:17

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The HBS hosts dig into the crisis of academic peer review. Peer review, touted as the gold standard for ensuring research quality, has come under increasing scrutiny. Decades of studies have revealed surprising inconsistencies: from papers initially hailed as groundbreaking being rejected upon resubmission, to the current “retraction crisis,” to co…

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How Leor Catalan from David Shield transformed Insurance with Innovation 41:29

18d ago41:29

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I am excited to have Leor Catalan who is the CEO of Corporate Ventures at DavidShield - PassportCard Group. He attended The Hebrew University of Jerusalem. In this episode, Leor Catalan, CEO of David Shield Passport Card Group shares his journey from management consulting to leading innovations in the travel insurance sector. He discusses how David…

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We finally went there! 49:21

29d ago49:21

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We've strived mightily to stick to down-ticket elections since launching our show more than two years ago, but the universe finally forced us to discuss the presidential race on this week's episode of "The Downballot"! But it's for a good reason: The new surge in Democratic enthusiasm for the top of the ticket is likely to have a salutary effect fu…

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Deep Inside the World of Political Donors with David Callahan 1:03:37

23d ago1:03:37

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David Callahan is a prolific creator and thinker within Democratic politics. He helped start the progressive think tank Demos in the late 90s, founded the media outlet Inside Philanthropy as a Consumer Reports of sorts into the world of charitable giving, and more recently created Blue Tent - an advisory group to help progressive donors get the mos…

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261) David Pinsof - The Dark Truth about our Motivations 1:04:58

23d ago1:04:58

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Today’s conversation is with David Pinsof. David is the Co-Creator of Cards Against Humanity, Researcher at UCLA Mind Labs and popular blogger on human motivation. We are often guilty of telling ourselves a story that explains why we want particular things, particular achievements, and particular experiences. The why and stories behind these are of…

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Ideology and Self-Emancipation (with William Clare Roberts) 59:00

25d ago59:00

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Ideology is said in many ways. Which one is emancipatory? This week, we are joined by Dr. William Clare Roberts, Associate Professor of Political Science at McGill University, to discuss his recent essay "Ideology and Self-Emancipation: Voluntary Servitude, False Consciousness, and the Career of Critical Theory." This is the second part in our "Ide…

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Give up on 2024? Vote Save America says hell no! 46:40

1M ago46:40

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Unnamed "senior Democrats" are at it again, saying they're "resigned" to losing in November. On this week's episode of "The Downballot," host David Nir and guest host Joe Sudbay go hog-wild on the defeatists, explaining why humility and fortitude must be the order of the day. They also delve into polling data showing that the top of the ticket is n…

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How Aakash Shah from Wyndly is helping fix allergies from home 47:02

27d ago47:02

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In this episode, Aakash Shah, founder of Wyndly discusses his entrepreneurial journey, influenced by his immigrant father, and his own struggles with allergies that inspired him. He talks about the challenges of allergy care in the US and UK and how Wyndly uses AI and telehealth to improve patient experiences. Aakash shares insights on revenue mode…

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Alon Tirer, CEO of Israel Emergency Aid and CEO and Co-founder of the Efrat Residence Fund 38:07

1M ago38:07

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In a country besieged by enemies, trauma is an unfortunate fact of life for many Israelis. Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) among Israelis has grown in the wake of October 7 and is a serious issue that needs to be addressed. Growing as Winners, an Israeli nonprofit, is dedicated to supporting PTSD-afflicted vets by getting them treatment and i…

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260) John Morris - Turning Sales Skills into Business Growth with Prime Property 1:16:13

1M ago1:16:13

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Today’s conversation is with John Morris. John is the Founder of Prime Property Auctions and a Property Investment Specialist. Expect to learn John’s path to selling properties at auction, the value of accumulating skills and experience within your career that can turn into your own business, the power of positivity, the role auction houses play in…

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The Sublime 55:13

1M ago55:13

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The ocean and space and "Ode to Joy" are sublime, of course... but what about an excellent lentil soup? In a confusing twist of etymology, where one would expect "sub" to mean "below," in the word "sublime" it indicates something above or even beyond. We use it as a superlative, but a superlative of what? Edmund Burke argues that the experience of …

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The other 499,999 elections 38:48

1M ago38:48

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There are half a million elected offices in the United States, and the presidency is just one of them. This week on "The Downballot," co-hosts David Nir and David Beard revisit why they started the show in the first place: to cast a spotlight on those other 499,999 races. If you're a progressive feeling understandably depressed and/or scared right …

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Simon Holland from Vance on Entrepreneurship, AI, and Scaling SMB Solutions 41:28

1M ago41:28

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In this episode, Simon Holland, founder of Vance, a back-office service for startups and SMBs shares his entrepreneurial journey from his diverse upbringing in Peru, Australia, and Spain to founding his first business, Papercloud. He discusses differences in the tech ecosystems of Australia, London, and the US, and explains Vance’s focus on SMBs an…

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Lisa MacLean, Founder of Moxie Media - the First Female-Founded Political Direct Mail Firm 45:48

1M ago45:48

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Lisa MacLean, founder of Moxie Media - the first female-founded political direct mail firm in the U.S - talks her path to politics...starting in St Louis and then Vassar, to impactful DC internships, managing campaigns in California and eventually starting her own mail firm in the late 1990s that recently celebrated its 25th Anniversary. In this co…

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259) Solo Q&A - General Election Reaction, Saving a Failing Society, & Releasing the Handbrake 1:09:30

1M ago1:09:30

1:09:30

Today, the guest is me and I answer the Questions sent in by the listeners over Instagram, on my new Patreon and on my email list. These include my thoughts on over 25 questions including the political situation in the UK post general election, getting therapy, taking the handbrake off in life, truly happy memories, and if society is really finishe…

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Off-Grid Living (with Eric Mack) 59:04

2M ago59:04

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What motivates people to live off-grid in the 21st C? And how hard is it to survive out there? This week, the HBS hosts are joined by journalist and co-host of the Our Uncertain Future podcast Eric Mack, who decided in 2020 to move his family "off-grid." Currently residing in a 100% water- and energy-independent compound in the New Mexico desert, E…

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Mila Khrapchenko from Ameetee on Navigating B2B investing 41:25

1M ago41:25

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In this episode, Mila Khrapchenko, co-founder and co-CEO of Ameetee shares her journey from public market investments to startups, discussing her 18-year career at Alpha Bank. She provides insights on investing in derivatives and highlights her focus areas like Edtech and Fintech. Mila explains the creation of Ameetee, aimed at facilitating late-st…

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Dr. Efraim Chalamish, International Economic Law Prof., Senior Advisor, and Media Commentator 27:29

1M ago27:29

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Now nine months after the October 7 terrorist attacks, Israel’s economy has bounced back incredibly well, with some metrics showing the market is even better than before the war. Agreements like the Abraham Accords are still in place, and corporations are still investing in Israel. Host Steven Shalowitz sits down with Dr. Chalamish, a Professor of …

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258) Valerie Fridland - The Truth about the Power of Language 1:01:02

1M ago1:01:02

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Today’s conversation is with Valerie Fridland. Valerie is a sociolinguist, Professor of Linguistics at the University of Nevada, a researcher and an author. Expect to learn how language has evolved over time, how quickly it is changing, why there is no single correct way to speak, how to communicate more clearly in the modern world, the power and u…

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257) Solo - 13 Lessons from £1.1M of Sales 56:04

1M ago56:04

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Today’s conversation is a solo episode, but it’s not a Q&A. It’s a special episode reflecting on the biggest lessons and insights from making over £1.1M of sales during the last financial year between April 2023 and April 2024. I’ve worked full time in sales now for over a decade after graduating from University in June 2024. Along the way I’ve wor…

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Ideology 55:20

2M ago55:20

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What, if anything, is the difference between having ideological commitments and belonging to a "cult"? This week's episode is a "deep dive" into the very deep waters of ideology and ideological commitments. A couple of important notes for listeners: first, this episode was recorded the day before William Clare-Roberts' excellent essay "Ideology and…

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Pro Politics Re-Release: Kinky Friedman from June 04, 2021 34:52

2M ago34:52

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Kinky Friedman passed away yesterday, June 27 2024. This is a re-release of a Pro Politics Podcast episode with Kinky originally released June 4, 2021. Kinky Friedman wore many hats in his 79 years - country music artist, bestselling novelist, political candidate, animal welfare activist, friend of multiple US Presidents, and a Texas and American i…

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French snap elections preview 59:33

2M ago59:33

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Momentous elections are taking place in just days in France, so we've brought Bolts editor-in-chief Daniel Nichanian on this week's episode of "The Downballot" to give us the complete picture. Nichanian deciphers President Emmanuel Macron's opaque rationale for calling snap elections despite his party's grim standing in the polls and explains why, …

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Future of Robotics and AI with Arshad Hisham 48:04

2M ago48:04

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In this episode, Arshad Hisham, founder of inGen Dynamics shares his insights on his MBA journey, building executive teams, and the importance of investor-friendly funding. He discusses the mission to enhance human life through AI, automation, and robotics, and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs, and much more. Timestamps Starting in Startups…

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