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Not many artists actually hail from Tennessee, but the scenic valleys and rolling hills of The Volunteer State are part of Dustin Lynch’s DNA. In this episode of On the Bus, Country Thunder CEO Troy Vollhoffer sits down with Dustin to discuss his journey from playing fraternity parties and weddings across the southeast to being the first country artist with a club residency at the Wynn in Las Vegas. Plus, stick around for our new segment, Thunder Strike, where Troy features upcoming festival performer Riley Green’s hit song “Damn Good Day to Leave” to give you a taste of what’s to come at Country Thunder in 2025.…

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We Can’t Stop the Wildfires—But We Can Stop the Disaster (#243)

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Wildfires have ravaged residential communities like never before, and confusion about the causes and solutions is out of control. Listen, as renowned fire scientist Jack Cohen reveals the keys to protecting homes, why more firefighting resources alone aren’t the answer, and the step L.A. does not appear to be taking to minimize future damage.

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The Hidden Pattern in Fires, Earthquakes, Stock Market Crashes, and Even Wars (#242) 17:47

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Catastrophes seem to be the new normal. There’s a stunning new scientific belief that although catastrophes are unpredictable, there’s a hidden pattern that explains them all. In other words, fires, avalanches, wars and even stock market crashes aren’t a glitch in the system, they are the system itself. Listen as noted physicist Mark Buchanan reveals more.…

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NBCUniversal Vice Chair Bonnie Hammer on AI Celebrities, Interactive TV & the Future of Content (#241) 23:07

19 days ago23:07

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The media and entertainment world is evolving at warp speed. One person who knows where it’s headed is the legendary Bonnie Hammer, former vice-chair of NBCUniversal. Here, she shares her thoughts on the critical importance of content, why TV shows are more popular than movies, the role of AI in creating entertainment, and much more.…

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Why Bad Cops Stay and Schools Fail (#240) 24:23

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Public employee unions have a death grip on the operating machinery of government. Bad cops can’t be fired, schools can’t work, and politicians sell their souls for union support. The devil is in the astonishing details, and Philip Howard, a brilliant leader of government and legal reform, provides them here. Good news: there is a solution.…

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How to Not be Manipulated: A Clever, Crafty PR Exec Reveals Tricks of His Trade (#239) 21:28

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Warning: People are out to manipulate you. How? With very sophisticated, deceptive PR techniques. Here, one of Washington’s most wily manipulators of news, Phil Elwood, reveals tricks of his trade — like astroturfing and detonating bombs in a safe location. The more you know about these tricks, the less likely you’ll be conned by them.…

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The Power of Leaderless Organizations: How Decentralized Groups are Changing the World (#238) 16:35

6 weeks ago16:35

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What happens when there’s no one in charge? You’d think chaos would reign—but in reality, leaderless organizations are thriving, disrupting industries, and shaping the future. In this episode of 3 Takeaways , New York Times bestselling author Ori Brafman explains why decentralized networks—from Wikipedia to Bitcoin to social movements—are more resilient, adaptable, and powerful than we might expect.…

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Whole Foods CEO on The Future of Food: More Than Taste (#237) 20:07

7 weeks ago20:07

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Food. People are demanding more from it these days than taste. They want food to meet their personal health needs. They want it produced using methods that improve the health of the planet, respect the people who grow it, and more. Here, the visionary CEO of Whole Foods Market, Jason Buechel, shares his thoughts on the food of the future and how to satisfy peoples’ appetite for it.…

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NBCUniversal Vice Chair Bonnie Hammer: Life Lessons for Getting Ahead (#236) 23:20

8 weeks ago23:20

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NBCUniversal Vice-Chair Bonnie Hammer didn’t climb to the top by following the rules—she rewrote them. In this conversation, she dismantles the biggest career myths, reveals what really drives success, and shares why sweating the small stuff can make or break you. Packed with no-nonsense advice, game-changing insights, and hard-earned wisdom, this episode is a masterclass in ambition, leadership, and career strategy—without the clichés.…

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The CIA’s Secrets: Spy Missions, Cyber Wars & Covert Operations (#235) 23:18

9 weeks ago23:18

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The CIA may not be thrilled with this conversation. Here, Pulitzer Prize-winning author and highly regarded CIA expert Tim Weiner reveals stunning details about the agency’s espionage and covert activities. Learn about the CIA’s greatest successes and failures, its best weapon, how China and Russia are spying on the U.S., and much more.…

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Former Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz: Tackling Global Warming and Energy Solutions (#234) 26:45

10 weeks ago26:45

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Energy is complicated. As global demand continues to grow, so does the need for realistic, climate-friendly solutions. Are renewables the answer? How about nuclear power? What is China’s role? Listen, as former Energy Secretary Ernest Moniz provides smart answers to daunting questions about energy, and examines the threat of nuclear war.…

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Former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO James Stavridis Does Not Mince Words (#233) 27:57

11 weeks ago27:57

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When Admiral James Stavridis (Ret) talks, everyone from Hillary Clinton to Donald Trump listens. Here, the brilliant former Supreme Allied Commander of NATO shares his thoughts on the U.S. relationship with China; how to fundamentally remake the Middle East; why the U.S. buying Greenland isn’t as crazy as it sounds; the impact of AI on the power of nations; and more.…

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Top Takeaways of 2024 (#232) 26:48

12 weeks ago26:48

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The episode you’ve been waiting for is here: our Top Takeaways of 2024. Listen to some of the world’s smartest, most influential thinkers, business leaders, innovators, technologists, and other newsmakers — including Eric Schmidt, Mellody Hobson, Atul Gawande, Fareed Zakaria, Jill Abramson, Stephen Breyer, Niall Ferguson and others. You don’t want to miss this episode. If you'd like to listen to any of the full episodes: Historian Niall Ferguson is episode 199 . Mellody Hobson is episode 184 . Former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson is episode 206 . Norway's Ine Eriksen Søreide is episode 213 . Former Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer is episode 220 . Extraordinary food expert Barb Stuckey is episode 183. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt is episode 225 . Negotiation expert William Ury is episode 193 . Global health surgeon Dr. Atul Gawande is episode 182 . Bioethicist Peter Singer is episode 224 . Former Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman is episode 227 . Journalist Fareed Zakaria is episode 209 . And, executive coach Marshall Goldsmith is episode 221 .…

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AI: How It’s Being Used Now, What’s Next, and What’s After That (#231) 23:31

13 weeks ago23:31

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There’s a lot being said about AI these days that’s science fiction. One person who knows the facts is David Schmaier, President and Chief Product Officer of Salesforce. Here, he talks in detail about the many unseen ways AI is being used now, how it will profoundly stimulate innovation and benefit humanity, the rise of robots, and more.…

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The Science and Skill of Superforecasting (#230) 20:47

14 weeks ago20:47

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Imagine how much better your decision making would be if you could better predict the future. It’s possible, with superforecasting. In fact, a team of superforecasters won a forecasting tournament conducted by the U.S. intelligence community. What do superforecasters actually do, and how can you become a better forecaster? Don’t miss this talk with superforecaster, and CEO of Good Judgement Inc, Warren Hatch.…

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The Search for Another Earth (#229) 18:33

15 weeks ago18:33