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867: Rory Stewart | Walking Across Afghanistan and Iran
Season 1 Episode 867
GiveDirectly President Rory Stewart talks about "mad" politics, long walks in warzones, and ensuring our charitable donations actually aid people in …
2 years, 7 months ago
866: Astrology | Skeptical Sunday
Season 1 Episode 866
Do zodiac signs dictate demeanors and destinies, or are horoscopes hogwash? Dave Farina consults the stars about astrology with us here on Skeptical …
2 years, 7 months ago
865: Can Relationship Live on If China Takes Taiwan? | Feedback Friday
Season 1 Episode 865
How can you convince your politically active girlfriend to flee with you to safety should China ever invade Taiwan? Welcome to Feedback Friday!
And i…
2 years, 7 months ago
864: Caroline Rose | Captagon and the New Age of Narco-Diplomacy
Season 1 Episode 864
New Lines Institute's Caroline Rose explains how captagon, a drug you may have never heard of, is propping up genocidal regimes in the Middle East.
W…
2 years, 7 months ago
863: Juan Zarate | Waging Financial War on Rogue Regimes
Season 1 Episode 863
Treasury's War author Juan Zarate joins us to discuss how the US wields its financial power against terrorism, rogue states, and global crime syndica…
2 years, 8 months ago
862: Targeted Ads | Skeptical Sunday
Season 1 Episode 862
Do personalized ads enhance our online experience or intolerably invade our privacy? Andrew Gold joins us on this Skeptical Sunday to uncover the tru…
2 years, 8 months ago
861: 35 and Chaste — Is It Too Late? | Feedback Friday
Season 1 Episode 861
At 35, how do you disclose your virginity on a date that might lead to sex without ensuring the continuation of said virginity? Welcome to Feedback F…
2 years, 8 months ago
860: Mitchell Prothero | Cocaine, Murder, and Dirty Money in Europe
Season 1 Episode 860
Project Brazen's Mitchell Prothero reveals Europe’s cocaine crisis through the stories of cartel thugs, cops, journalists, and victims caught in the …
2 years, 8 months ago
859: Bradley Schurman | Demographic Collapse in Russia, China, & the US
Season 1 Episode 859
Demographic futurist Bradley Schurman joins us to explore a future where over-65s outnumber under-18s — and the changes society will have to face.
Wh…
2 years, 8 months ago
858: Fast Fashion | Skeptical Sunday
Season 1 Episode 858
We delve into the drawbacks of fast fashion while highlighting the benefits of mindful wardrobe choices on this Skeptical Sunday with Michael Regilio…
2 years, 8 months ago