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Progressive political commentator and live streamer on YouTube, known for his online persona "Destiny".

Partner at Bessemer Venture Partners, renowned SaaS investor, and has led 19 unicorn investments.

New York Times reporter covering the Theranos trial, providing insights into the case and its implications.

A leading figure in the effective altruism movement, known for his work on global priorities and long-term future.

Expert in gut health and nutrition, contributing insights on the impact of gluten and related dietary factors.

Retired United States Army general and author. Best known for his command of Joint Special Operations Command in the mid-2000s.

Organizer of the AI Engineer Summit and host of Latent Space. Focuses on the evolution of AI engineering and the rise of AI agents.

Offers insights on body language and nonverbal communication as tools for exuding confidence. Provides practical tips on using posture and gestures to convey self-assuredness.

CTO of Vercel and longtime web infrastructure engineer; led work on web frameworks and infrastructure and is driving Vercel's AI, workflow, and agent initiatives featured in this episode.

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

Creator of the Keras library, author of Deep Learning with Python, and founder of the ARC Prize. Leading voice in AI and spent years thinking deeply about what intelligence actually is.

Cognitive psychologist advising organizations on responding to failure. Known for his research on wicked problems and the invention of the pre-mortem strategy.

Author of "A More Beautiful Question" and self-proclaimed questionologist, specializing in the art and science of questioning and its impact on innovation and problem-solving.

New York Times opinion columnist and author. Known for his conservative perspectives and writings on religion, politics, and culture.

Chief Meme Strategist and writer of Shrub Stack. Known for a barbell portfolio strategy and the GAG (Golden Age of Grift) thesis.

Venture capitalist and founder of Social Capital. Early executive at Facebook.

Alternative scientific theorist from Dedunking the Past. Known for his skepticism and detailed knowledge of pyramid construction and alternative history.

Co-founder of DataTrek Research, providing analysis on market trends and economic data.

Entrepreneur who built an 8-figure net worth from sweaty startups and smart real estate plays. He is the author of The Sweaty Startup.

Health and fitness expert, known for his YouTube content breaking down complex nutrition and fat loss science. Provides actionable strategies for millions of viewers.

Investigative reporter for the New York Times Magazine and the Knight Chair in Race and Journalism at Howard University. Creator of the 1619 Project, which posits that every aspect of America was shaped in some way by slavery and its legacy.

Demographer, researcher, and writer. He studies fertility trends and family policies at the Institute for Family Studies and is an adjunct fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.

Former NIH nutrition researcher who ran randomized trials on ultra-processed foods and co-author of the book Food Intelligence.

New York Times reporter covering technology policy. He explains the Google antitrust ruling and its implications for the tech industry and artificial intelligence.

Journalist and podcast host. Known for his investigative reporting and cultural commentary on shows like ESPN Daily and Pablo Torre Finds Out.

Founder and CEO of Fit Body Boot Camp, one of the nation’s fastest-growing franchises. He's also an investor in over a dozen companies and a best-selling author who has helped thousands of entrepreneurs scale their businesses.

Former online criminal who engaged in various cybercrimes, including SIM swapping and cryptocurrency theft; now pursuing a cybersecurity career after serving time in prison.

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.

Co-host of Decoding Academia, contributing to insightful discussions and analysis.

The Economist's global business correspondent.

One of the UK's leading experts on gut health, explaining the brain-gut axis and offering practical tips on gut health optimization.

Anchor of CNN's News Night with Abby Phillip. She is also the author of the book 'A Dream Deferred, Jesse Jackson and the Fight for Black Political Power'.

CEO & CIO of East Coast Asset Management. He also teaches the Security Analysis course at Columbia Business School, which Warren Buffett took with Ben Graham in 1951.

Former Bush administration official and investment banker. Known for her research and commentary on government finance, the financial system, and the breakaway civilization.

One of the most sought-after creative leaders in advertising, he has led brands with a combined market cap of over $1 trillion and has won numerous awards for creativity and effectiveness.

Licensed psychologist, Stanford instructor, and author of 'Validation: How the Skill Set That Revolutionized Psychology Will Transform Your Relationships, Increase Your Influence, and Change Your Life'. She specializes in validation techniques and dialectical behavior therapy.

Designer, engineer, scientist, and artist working on computational design, synthetic biology, and digital fabrication. Previously at MIT, now at OXMAN.

Catholic biblical teacher and author known for the Great Adventure Bible Timeline and Bible study resources; provides historical and canonical context for the Maccabean Revolt in this episode.

CEO of Shopify, discusses the company's business, diversity, and the future of work.

Co-founder and media/tech analyst at LightShed Partners. Provides analysis on the potential merger of Paramount and Warner Brothers Discovery.

Co-founder and CEO of Commune, a masterclass platform for personal and societal well-being, and co-creator of Wanderlust, a global series of wellness events. He hosts the Commune podcast and authored Good Stress: The Benefits of Doing Hard Things.

NBA analyst and podcast host. Host of The Ringer NBA Show.

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

Pastor and author known for leading Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York and writing widely read books on Christian theology and practice; guest on this episode to discuss his book Hope in Times of Fear and reflections on resurrection, mortality, and suffering.

Pulmonary critical care doctor at UCLA specializing in sleep medicine and a sleep expert.

Host of the Talking Sleep podcast and Medical Director of the North Dakota Center for Sleep in Fargo. Guides conversations on sleep medicine and pediatric sleep topics for the American Academy of Sleep Medicine.

Features writer for New York magazine's Intelligencer. Author of 'Everyone is Cheating Their Way Through College'.

Co-founder of Danaher and Glenstone, known for his long-term investment strategies and philanthropic work.

Soziologe und Professor für Migrations- und Bildungssoziologie an der Technischen Universität Dortmund. Er publiziert über die Themen Integration, Rassismus und Bildungsgerechtigkeit.

Decision coach who helps people address indecision and make speedier decisions.