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Professor of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and author of "Count Down," focusing on the impact of environmental chemicals on human fertility.

General Partner at Spark Capital, a leading venture capital firm with a diverse portfolio of successful companies.

Men's work coach, author, and podcaster focusing on helping men become healthier and more authentic versions of themselves.

British pornographic actress and online content creator known for high‑profile OnlyFans and live sex‑event performances; featured as a subject in a discussion about the modern sex‑work debate and sexual liberation.

Rome Bureau Chief at The New York Times. He discusses Pope Francis's efforts to change the church and his clashes with traditionalists.

Renowned motivational speaker and personal development author known for practical lessons on discipline, discipline-based success, and self-improvement; featured here delivering a standalone talk on the cost of pursuing meaningful goals.

White House Executive Associate Director of Enforcement and Removal Operations (AKA The Border Czar) under President Donald Trump’s second administration. Former acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, ICE, serving from January 2017 to June 2018.

Founder of Santiago Capital and guest interviewee on the episode; discusses the dollar milkshake theory, stablecoins, and the implications of the Genius Act for global monetary architecture.

Conflict resolution facilitator and author of 'The Art of Gathering'. Focuses on the importance of intentionality and meaningful connection in gatherings.

Founder of Chanos & Co., a well-known short seller and investor.

Researcher, writer, and founder of the Copenhagen Consensus think tank, focusing on finding cost-effective solutions to global challenges.

AI PhD grad student at Cornell Tech, known for his work on the information theoretic understanding of LLMs, embedding models and latent space representations.

A solo creator who has built a significant following on LinkedIn and expanded to Twitter and email, offering courses and advisory services for entrepreneurs.

Psychoanalyst and writer, known for her work on Couples Therapy. Her writing focuses on psychoanalysis, dissociation, and cultural studies.

Director of the Center for Working-Class Politics and researcher focused on polling and analysis of working-class voters, their attitudes, and party alignment.

World barista champion, author, and entrepreneur. Widely considered the "Godfather of Coffee YouTube" for his educational videos and bestselling book, The World Atlas of Coffee.

Life Kit reporter. He discusses mosquito protection with Sammy Ramsey and Brian Byrd.

Star economics writer behind the “Noahpinion” blog and co-host of the Econ 102 podcast.

Creator of Docker and founder of Dagger. Focuses on improving developer workflows and enabling AI agents through containerization and portable development environments.

Psychotherapist specializing in somatic experiencing and author of The Science of Stuck, offering strategies to understand and work with anxiety as a signal rather than just a disorder.

Malkin Research Professor of Public Policy at Harvard University. Author of "Bowling Alone" and "The Upswing".

Hospice physician, personal finance podcaster, and author of The Purpose Code, known for his insights on finding life purpose.

President of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago and voting member of the 2025 FOMC Committee. He discusses the economy, inflation, tariffs, and the Federal Reserve's approach to monetary policy.

Reporter covering the State Department and U.S. foreign policy for The New York Times. He discusses the phone call between Mr. Trump and President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia.

Author and professor of neuroscience at Johns Hopkins University. He has written several popular books on the brain including his latest, “Unique: The New Science of Human Individuality.”

Medical doctor and advocate for ancestral diets. He shares his perspectives on health and nutrition.

Hubspot's SVP of Marketing. Co-host of the Marketing Against The Grain podcast.

YouTuber, personal development coach, and community leader, offering advice and guidance to young men.

A conventionally educated medical doctor who has conducted research into the medical literature on vaccines, immunity, history, and functional medicine. Author of "Dissolving Illusions: Disease, Vaccines, and the Forgotten History."

Host of EconTalk, a weekly podcast featuring conversations on economics and related fields. He is affiliated with Shalem College and Stanford's Hoover Institution.

Years of experience guiding top players and coaches; reveals how to turn uncertainty into opportunity.

Renowned investor and CEO of Markel Corporation, known for his long-term investment record and emphasis on timeless values in business.

Harvard-trained psychiatrist, meditation teacher, and creator of Healthy Gamer (HealthyGamerGG), author of How to Raise a Healthy Gamer, known for working with young people on addiction, identity, and mental health in the digital age.

Financial expert, entrepreneur, and former Wall Street trader. Known as Your Rich BFF, she simplifies complex financial topics.

Reporter for The New York Times, covering Russia and its transformation following the invasion of Ukraine.

Head of Data & AI at Stripe, leading the company's efforts to build financial infrastructure for the internet and apply AI/ML at scale; economist by training and former Coursera executive.

Former Obama speechwriter and political commentator. Co-host of Pod Save America.

Writer who has been writing about AGI since 2014. Author of the article 'The cases for and against AGI by 2030'.

Associate Professor of Economics at George Mason University and Research Associate at the Future of Humanity Institute of Oxford University. Author of "The Elephant in the Brain: Hidden Motives in Everyday Life."

Co-founder and president of Macro Intelligent Partners (MI2), a macro strategist who advises institutional investors and hedge funds; specializes in connecting economic data, policy, and price action into tradable macro strategies.

Founder of the Long-Term Stock Exchange and author of "The Lean Startup". His work focuses on building sustainable, long-term oriented companies.

CEO of Disruption Advisors, counseling people on how to adapt to a changing world. She provides tools to de-stress, regain focus, reset, and move forward after career setbacks.

President of the Buck Institute for Research on Aging, a leading biomedical research institute dedicated to aging and age-related diseases. Expert in the molecular mechanisms of aging and metabolism.

Neuroscientist and author focused on women's brain health and menopause, known for research into how estrogen influences cognitive function and dementia risk.

Author, leadership expert, and former Navy SEAL Officer. He discusses the core attributes that make up a truly badass leader.

Host of MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show. Known for her in-depth reporting and analysis of political issues and historical context.

Entrepreneur and author with experience in ads and crypto (formerly Director of Ads at Coinbase and author of Chaos Monkeys), providing critical perspective on advertising and platform dynamics.

Bestselling author and leadership expert, having trained millions of leaders globally. Known for his impactful communication skills and numerous books.

Highly successful football manager and former Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund boss, now Head of Global Soccer for Red Bull; guest on the episode discussing leadership, football philosophy, transfers and his time at Liverpool.

Economist known for his critique of neoclassical economics. Host of the Debunking Economics podcast.