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Author of at least 17 novels, including the classic “The Handmaid’s Tale,” as well as 20 books of poetry and nine collections of short fiction. She recently published an essay collection, “Burning Questions,” and has a new book coming out this fall, “Book of Lives: A Memoir of Sorts.”

Professor of Ancient History at the University of Cambridge and author of How the World Made the West, brought on as an expert to discuss the ancient history of Gaza and the Philistines.

Product leader, growth expert, and investor. Host of Lenny's Podcast.

Host of the "Candace" podcast, a New York Times best-selling author, and known for her conservative political commentary. She recently created the series "Becoming Brigitte," "Harvey Speaks," and "The Epstein Files."

Head of Alpha Strategies at Bitwise Asset Management, a crypto asset management firm.

Economist and professor known for work on Marxian economics and critiques of capitalism; guest in this episode offering analysis on US strategy, post-hegemonic global shifts, and implications for Europe and Latin America.

Professor of computer science at the University of Texas at Austin, specializing in quantum computing and computational complexity theory. Author of "Quantum Computing Since Democritus."

Chief Behavioral Officer at Orion Advisor Solutions, applying behavioral science to financial advising. Author of "The Soul of Wealth".

NPR congressional reporter speaking about the federal government shutdown, its effects on federal workers, and congressional negotiations.

Founder of Ulysses, a company building autonomous robots for maritime operations. Passionate about ocean technology and sustainability.

Managing Partner at Dragonfly Capital. He is early stage investors in crypto

Expert in gamification strategies for business and work.

Peter Attia's Head of Research, participating in the AMA episode discussion on ketosis and its applications.

Stand-up comedian, writer, and actor. He is known for his stand-up specials and his show Tires.

Neurologist and researcher specializing in preventive neurology and brain health, co-developer of the NEURO lifestyle framework and author on dementia prevention.

One of the four guest hosts taking over The Vergecast for the summer. Technology journalist at The Verge.

Co-host and presenter of the Excellence, Actually podcast who guides conversations on performance, self-improvement, and practical frameworks for personal growth.

Co-founder and creative lead at Weta Workshop, a concept design studio and manufacturing facility servicing the world’s creative and entertainment industries.

Director of National Intelligence. Former congresswoman and presidential candidate, now focusing on exposing weaponization within federal agencies.

Co-host of The Game with Alex Hormozi podcast and entrepreneur.

Head of Product at Arise, focusing on AI evaluations and large language models. He helps companies deploy evals from development to production with AI.

Chief Revenue Officer at Databricks. He joined Databricks in 2016 and has scaled the company from $0 to over $4 billion in annual revenue.

Founder and CEO of ONE Championship, one of the top-10 biggest sports-media properties in the world. Lifelong martial artist with a black belt in Jiu-Jitsu.

Co-author of Freakonomics and host of Freakonomics Radio, exploring the hidden side of everything.

Founder of Oakcliff Capital, an investment firm that has outperformed the S&P 500 since 2004. Employs a concentrated value investing strategy focused on understanding great businesses at attractive valuations.

Chief Investment Officer & Senior Portfolio Manager at Equity Compass. Author of "The Warren Buffett Way," and other books on investing.

National politics reporter and host of the politics podcast “The Run-Up”. He interviewed voters in Michigan about President Trump's tariffs.

Late professional basketball player, five-time NBA champion, and two-time Olympic gold medalist. Considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time.

Co-founder of EliseAI, a company using AI to address inefficiencies in the housing and healthcare sectors. She aims to cut waste and improve service quality in these critical industries.

Co-founder and CEO of Ampush, offering expertise in Facebook's advertising ecosystem and digital marketing.

Eminent Israeli historian specializing in the history of Israel and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Author of the Slow Boring newsletter, focusing on economics, politics, and public policy. He is known for his data-driven approach and progressive viewpoints.

Political commentator, YouTuber, and talk show host. He is known for The Rubin Report, a podcast and video cast discussing political and social issues.

Analyst at The DeFi Report, providing insights into Ethereum fundamentals and crypto trends.

Physician and nutrition researcher who advocates whole-food, plant-based diets for hormonal balance and chronic disease prevention; author of work on diet and women's health.

Works with the White House on healthcare initiatives. Advocate for peptides and biological optimization.

Board-certified integrative gastroenterologist, bestselling author, and founder of the Digestive Center for Wellness. Founder of Gutbliss and host of the Gutbliss Podcast.

CEO and co-founder of Colossal Biosciences, a company focused on de-extinction and species preservation through genetic engineering. His work involves projects like bringing back the woolly mammoth and advancing conservation efforts.

Rapper, entrepreneur, and mental health advocate, who explains how to shift your mindset and the importance of understanding the difference between chasing and attracting energy.

Author of "Takedown", co-founder/CEO of the Justice Defense Fund, and founder of the #Traffickinghub movement. She is a long-time advocate against human trafficking.

Bloomberg journalist covering film and media; guest on the episode to analyze A24's strategy and the box office performance of The Smashing Machine.

Reporter covering technology and regulatory policy for The New York Times. Discusses the relationship between Mark Zuckerberg and President Trump and the FTC's case against Meta.

Interviews writer at Vox, filling in for Ezra Klein on this episode of The Ezra Klein Show.

World-renowned sales expert and author of bestsellers "The Challenger Sale" and "The JOLT Effect." Co-founder of DCM Insights and contributor to the Harvard Business Review.

Senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations, specializing in international trade and finance. Known for his expertise on US-China trade relations.

Bestselling author and artist, known for his books on creativity and his insights on raising kids in the digital age.

Researcher at Google DeepMind, contributing to AlphaEvolve. His work focuses on algorithm discovery and artificial intelligence.

Harvard Law professor and director of the Center for Jewish and Israeli Law, author of To Be a Jew Today.

Co-founder and CEO of Netlify, a rapidly growing platform for modern web development; known for coining the term "Jamstack" and introducing "agent experience (AX)".

Editor of Tatler at 25, Vanity Fair at 30, and The New Yorker at 38. Founder of Truth Tellers, and has been a prominent figure in journalism for over half a century.