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Host of MSNBC's "Inside with Jen Psaki" and "The Blueprint" podcast; former White House Press Secretary.

Sports analyst and co-host of the Bill Simmons Podcast, known for his expertise in basketball and insightful commentary.

Software developer and guest host for this episode who guides the interview and discussion; introduced as the episode's guest host and leads the conversation with Michael Kennedy.

Celebrated American filmmaker known for his distinctive style and critically acclaimed films such as "Pulp Fiction" and "Inglourious Basterds"

Writer with a five-step method for writing, focusing on depth, authentic voice, and turning mental chaos into compelling essays. Writes on the blog Escaping Flatland.

Host of Altimeter and guest interviewer for the episode. Explores how OpenAI is reshaping enterprise.

Australian entrepreneur, marketing agency owner, and Shark Tank Australia participant, sharing business ideas and philosophies.

Former actor and life coach, specializing in authenticity and self-compassion.

Head of Growth at ElevenLabs, leading marketing, product, engineering, and developer experience. Previously held roles at PostHog and Microsoft, and is also an angel investor supporting startups like Lovable and Runna.

Distinguished professor of biology at the University of Alabama and director of a Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in aging biology. His research focuses on understanding the causes of aging and developing interventions to slow age-related decay.

Director of the Libertarian Institute and editorial director of Antiwar.com. Host of The Scott Horton Show, and a critic of U.S. military interventionism for three decades.

Behavioral scientist, founder of Astroten, and author of "The Choice Factory." His expertise lies in applying behavioral science principles to marketing and advertising.

Co‑founder and CEO of Bending Spoons, a technology company that acquires and operates digital businesses; discussed the firm's M&A playbook, talent strategy, and product transformations on the episode.

Founder of Vatom Inc. and chairman, author, speaker, co-founder, and investor of multiple ventures. Harvard graduate.

Chief Product Officer at Confluent, a company specializing in data streaming. Shares expertise on product management in the age of AI.

A freelance writer focusing on the mental health of young women and the impact of modern life on their well-being.

The United Nations bureau chief for The New York Times, who also covers Iran and how countries around the world deal with conflicts in the Middle East.

World-renowned neurologist and leading Alzheimer’s researcher. Has published over 240 peer-reviewed papers and developed a protocol to help patients regain memory and extend healthspan.

Executive editor of Foreign Affairs magazine and author of the book "The Lumumba Plot." Shares insights on integrating book writing into a busy life.

Investigative journalist & content creator known for videos exposing major corporations and corruption. Also worked as a chef, teacher, and digital nomad.

Founder of Cal AI, a calorie tracking app. He built a website that let kids bypass school restrictions and play games online, selling it for $100,000 a few years later.

U.S. Senator from Vermont and long-time independent progressive politician, known for campaigning on income inequality, Medicare for All, and taking on corporate power; featured guest discussing oligarchy and economic policy.

Founder and CEO of Roblox and earlier founder of Knowledge Revolution; entrepreneur focused on user-generated virtual worlds, the Roblox economy, and platform-scale products.

Philosopher, co-founder of the effective altruism movement and author of What We Owe the Future, advocating long-termist perspectives on AI and preparing institutions for transformative risks.

Editor-in-chief of The Verge and host of the Decoder podcast, focusing on technology and business.

Stand-up comedian, actor, and podcaster known for hosting the Flagrant podcast (with Akaash Singh) and Brilliant Idiots (with Charlamagne Tha God); featured guest on this episode.

Comedian and long-running political and cultural commentator who hosts Club Random with Bill Maher, guiding interviews and conversations with prominent guests.

A double board-certified fertility doctor and co-founder of Fora Fertility clinic.

Passionate entrepreneur and co-founder of Waze, a community-based driving navigation app acquired by Google for over a billion dollars.

Co-founder of Scrunch AI, a company that helps brands rewrite their content for AI agents. Previously the CTO of Hearsay.

Chief Scientist at OpenAI, responsible for setting the research roadmap for the company.

Founder of Jjellyfish, a company focused on founder-led sales strategies.

Co-founder of Ridge Wallet, a direct-to-consumer brand known for its minimalist wallets.

Geneticist and author known for his expertise in obesity and the genetics of eating behavior. He breaks down the science behind weight gain, metabolism, and the role of genes in hunger.

19-year-old YouTube sensation who achieved 11 million views in 4 days with her YouTube Shorts. She shares her strategies for creating viral content and building a massive following.

Two-time biographer of Rupert Murdoch and journalist, appearing as the episode's expert guest to discuss Murdoch's relationship with British politics.

World-renowned fertility expert discussing ways to improve chances of conceiving naturally.

Video game developer, TED speaker, and bestselling author known for her work on games that promote well-being and positive change.

Founder and CEO of Scale AI, a data infrastructure company. Scale AI provides training data for machine learning and AI applications.

Futurist and designer who has worked at Google X, Sony, and Dyson. Author of the book Could, Should, Might, Don't: How We Think About the Future.

Research scientist at Google DeepMind in the open-endedness team. He originally worked on open-ended learning and open-endedness and more recently on world models.

Professor of law at the University of Michigan and co-host of Strict Scrutiny. Author of the upcoming book, Lawless, How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes.

Celebrated research psychologist with nearly 50 years of experience studying human decision-making, known for pioneering naturalistic decision making.

Co-founder and CEO of Cohere and Google Brain alum who co-authored the 'Attention Is All You Need' paper; builds enterprise-focused large language model infrastructure and deployment platforms for regulated industries.

Journalist and commentator focused on technology, economics, and public policy, contributing analysis on topics like AI, autonomous vehicles, and biomedical advances.

Dating coach and matchmaker who helps people attract and build long-term relationships. She earned a deal with Mark Cuban on Shark Tank.

Writer and YouTube creator who explores meaning, psychology, and practical wisdom; guest on the episode to discuss nihilism, self-belief, and modern approaches to purpose.

Co-Founder and Chief Scientist at All Hands AI and Associate Professor at Carnegie Mellon, specializing in language models and agent frameworks.

Technology reporter for The New York Times specializing in AI and Silicon Valley coverage, invited to explain industry spending, risks, and comparisons to past tech bubbles.

Technologist, investor, and podcaster. Host of The Kevin Rose Show, exploring emerging tech, financial markets, longevity, and peak performance.