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Researcher at OpenAI, leads the core models team on post-training.

Longtime anti-war journalist, author of books such as Fool's Errand and Provoked, and founder/leader of antiwar/libertarian projects; guest is featured to discuss his new Scott Horton Academy of Foreign Policy and Freedom and related foreign‑policy topics.

Engineer, inventor, and popular YouTube creator known for large-scale creative science and engineering projects, former NASA and Apple engineer, and founder of Crunch Labs and hands-on STEM education initiatives.

NBA writer for The Ringer, specializing in in-depth analysis of teams, players, and league trends.

Creator of Anthropic’s Model Context Protocol (MCP).

Veteran reporter and author of 'In My Time of Dying'. Experienced a near-death experience that led him to explore the mysteries and commonalities of such experiences.

Executive coach and leadership development specialist with extensive experience in consulting and leadership development.

CIO of Maelstrom and one of crypto's most iconic traders. Known for his insights on the cryptocurrency market.

Author and speaker known for The Miracle Morning, offering a six-practice morning routine (SAVERS) focused on silence, affirmations, visualization, exercise, reading, and scribing to improve personal development.

Harvard-trained psychiatrist and co-founder of Healthy Gamer; contributes clinical and neuroscientific perspectives on purpose, mental health, and practical interventions.

Ph.D neuroscientist and former MD, professor at MIT Sloan, executive advisor, and best-selling author. Expert in neuroplasticity and manifestation.

Experienced enterprise sales leader and co-founder of Jellyfish, now GM of Enterprise at State Affairs, with deep expertise teaching founders how to scale B2B enterprise go-to-market from $1M to $10M ARR.

Entrepreneur, biohacker, and health influencer. Founder of Bulletproof and creator of Bulletproof Coffee. Host of The Human Upgrade podcast (formerly Bulletproof Radio).

Co-founder of GaveKal, a global macro research firm. Provides insights on global economics, China's role in the global economy, and investment strategy.

Comedian and podcaster, host of "This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von".

Former Head of Research at OpenAI. He discusses the evolution of AI models and the future of AI development.

Reporter covering education and families for The New York Times.

Longtime chief product officer at LinkedIn who created and is piloting the Full Stack Builder program, leading LinkedIn's efforts to combine AI, platform changes, and culture to enable cross-functional builders to take ideas to market.

Co-creator of Django and open source advocate. Currently known for his work in AI and blogging.

Professor of law, president of the National Constitution Center, and author of 'The Pursuit of Happiness'. Focuses on the intersection of classical philosophy and American founding principles.

Leading research scientist at OpenAI, focusing on slower, more deliberate reasoning in AI models to solve complex problems.

Partner at a16z, focusing on consumer tech and AI applications. He discusses the evolution of social networks and the potential of AI in fostering connections.

Co-founder of Mechanize, a startup focused on automating work. Previously worked on AI forecasts at Epoch AI.

Software engineer and political thinker known for founding Urbit and for writings on political theory, economics, and the history of money; guest discussing monarchy, Austrian economics, and Bitcoin.

Co-founder of Mechanize, dedicated to fully automating work. Formerly worked on AI forecasts at Epoch AI.

Stand-up comedian and co-host of TRIGGERnometry podcast, contributing to thought-provoking conversations.

Investor. Known for being early in identifying trends and investing in companies. Former investor at Lowercase Capital.

Economic historian and Free Press columnist. Known for his expertise in economic history and international affairs.

Co-founder of Morning Brew, known for his contributions to the company's growth and success.

Associate professor at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine and a Visiting Senior Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition. Focuses on nutritional strategies and metabolic-based therapies for neurological disorders and human performance optimization.

Senator representing Kentucky. Known for his libertarian and constitutionalist views, and his focus on fiscal responsibility and individual liberty.

Principal at Menlo Ventures, with a background in engineering and product leadership. He focuses on early-stage investments in AI/ML, next-generation infrastructure, and enterprise software.

U.S. Senator from Wisconsin. Elected in 2010 and a member of the Republican Party, advocating for fiscal conservatism and limited government.

President and Portfolio Manager at Orbis, a global equity manager. His expertise lies in long-term intrinsic value investing and creating alignment between investors and managers.

Co-founder of Factory

Experienced leader in the financial technology industry, previously with Google Ventures and Wealthfront. Shares insights on personal investing strategies.

Co-author of 10x Is Easier Than 2x and author of The Science of Scaling. Focuses on the psychology of time, goal setting, and strategy.

National correspondent based in Minnesota known for reporting on local politics and immigrant communities, serving as the episode's primary interview subject and subject-matter expert on Somali-American issues.

Political commentator and organizer associated with the ‘America First’ movement, appearing as the episode's featured guest to discuss his views and experiences.

CEO at Sourcegraph and co-creator of AMP, speaking about product strategy, engineering practices, and the future of coding agents.

Professor of biomedical informatics at the University of Utah. Conducts pioneering studies on how behavior and the environment can modify gene expression.

Research scientist at UCLA, co-creator of Cards Against Humanity, and author. He is interested in evolutionary psychology, incentives, and understanding bullshit.

Design leader who has shaped products used by billions at Apple, Pinterest, Yahoo, and ThoughtSpot. A student of history turned software craftsman, he champions the moral obligation designers have to reduce frustration in people’s daily digital interactions.

Partner and Chief Investing Officer of ProCap BTC. Focuses on Bitcoin, volatility, and institutional adoption.

Conservative commentator, author, and co-founder/editor-in-chief of The Dispatch; host of The Remnant podcast and author of books including Suicide of the West and Liberal Fascism.

Editor-at-large and conservative commentator known for founding The Bulwark and forlongstanding involvement in Republican politics and policy debates; frequent guest providing analysis on national security and political strategy.

Brussels bureau chief for The New York Times, specializing in European economic and political affairs.

Lifelong progressive activist, Executive Director of Rebellion PAC, and video game developer. She has been outspoken in her criticism of certain elements within the progressive movement.

Internal medicine physician and keto advocate with 25 years of clinical experience, known for teaching ketogenic approaches to reverse insulin resistance and improve brain health.

Creator of The Marginalian (formerly Brain Pickings), an online publication featuring writing on books, art, science, philosophy, and poetry. Author of Figuring and maker of the live show “The Universe in Verse”.