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Documentary filmmaker and host of The Telepathy Tapes who leads conversations about non-speaking individuals and their experiences; in this episode she answers listener questions about ethical engagement, communication training, and supporting non-speakers.

Sex expert and host of the podcast Sex with Emily. She focuses on removing the shame of sex and providing people with information for healthy sexual experiences.

Host of the podcast, discusses flexibility in rowing and provides instructions.

A basketball analyst and gambler known for his insights into the NBA and other sports.

Professor of computer science at UC Berkeley, leading researcher in artificial intelligence. Author of the textbook "Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach" and the book "Human Compatible: Artificial Intelligence and the Problem of Control".

CIO of Bitwise, providing insights on crypto markets. Writes the weekly CIO memo summarizing key developments in the crypto space.

Executive director of the Flow Genome Project and co-author of "Stealing Fire". Consultant and speaker on the neurophysiology of ultimate human performance and altered states of consciousness.

Ford Professor of Economics at MIT and co-director of its Work of the Future Task Force. His research focuses on the impact of technology and globalization on labor markets.

Former CIA covert operations officer with 17 years of experience in counterterrorism, counternarcotics, and counterinsurgency operations around the globe. He now works in the global intelligence and security industry.

Founder & CEO of HumanCo and Hu Kitchen. He is focused on simplifying health and improving the food system.

Fourth-generation custodian of Londolozi Game Reserve, lion tracker, storyteller, and founder of Track Your Life; author of The Lion Tracker's Guide to Life and facilitator of wilderness retreats focused on nature-led personal transformation.

Renowned comedian and political commentator, known for insightful perspectives on American politics.

Investigative reporter covering national security for The New York Times, appearing to explain the deal-making that led to the Israel–Hamas truce and related diplomacy.

Founder and CEO of the electric vehicle company Rivian. He provides advice to early-stage founders on the Advice Line.

Active-duty Army neuroscientist whose research focuses on physiological resilience in extreme stress environments.

MIT professor and author of several books, including Life is Hard: How Philosophy Can Help Us Find Our Way and Midlife: A Philosophical Guide.

Co-founder of Substack and a journalist who writes about tech and culture. Previously worked at Tesla and Pando Daily.

Behavioral scientist and professor (University of Chicago) who studies motivation and delivered a TED talk about practical strategies to sustain motivation and get things done.

Chief Medical Officer of Timeline, focusing on groundbreaking science that targets cardiovascular aging at the cellular level. His research focuses on mitochondrial health and the benefits of Urolithin A.

Media theorist, author of Survival of the Richest and Team Human, and host of the Team Human podcast.

Professor of Clinical Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of Arizona and a world expert on the science of grief and loss. She directs the Grief, Loss, and Social Stress Laboratory.

Investigative reporter for The New York Times based in Washington, D.C.

Founder and CEO of Fiverr, an international freelancing marketplace. He is known for his values-based approach to AI implementation, empowering human creators rather than replacing them.

Venezuelan-born entrepreneur and founder of Ribbit Capital. Discusses creating financial solutions that enhance accessibility and trust.

Technology analyst and author of Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future, with experience living and researching in China and affiliated with the Hoover Institution.

Harvard Business School professor teaching entrepreneurship through acquisition. Specializes in self-funded searches and the SBA loan program.

Professor who breaks down the difference between good and bad carbs and explains why quality matters more than quantity. He explores how the rise of ultra-processed foods has led to an overconsumption of unhealthy carbohydrates.

Developmental behavioral pediatrician and the founder and medical director of the Sutcliffe Clinic in the San Francisco Bay Area. Partners with families to provide care for children facing behavioral challenges, developmental differences, and school struggles.

Economist and Harvard economics professor. He is also a chess grandmaster and the author of "Our Dollar, Your Problem".

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.

Johannesburg bureau chief for The New York Times.

Renowned tech author, consultant, and venture partner at Wildcat Ventures, known for his book "Crossing the Chasm."

Professor in the Kinesiology Department at McMaster University. Leading expert on protein and muscle health, particularly during aging.

Director of the China Strategy Initiative at the Council on Foreign Relations and an assistant professor at Georgetown University. Served on the Biden National Security Council.

Attachment expert and author. Specializes in attachment styles and their impact on relationships.

Senior news editor at The Verge. Covers a wide range of technology news and trends.

Founder of Astral and creator of Ruff and UV; builds next‑gen Python tooling (linters, package manager, type checker) implemented in Rust to deliver much faster developer tools.

Senior pastor of Lakewood Church and host of the Joel Osteen Podcast, known for motivational sermons and books encouraging faith, confidence, and personal growth.

Astrophysicist and science communicator; professor and researcher who discussed James Webb Space Telescope discoveries, cosmology, exoplanet atmospheres, and impacts of funding on science.

Opinion columnist at The New York Times. He writes eloquently about the Middle East and the threat of anti-Semitism.

Autorin und Politikwissenschaftlerin. Sie forscht zu Ungleichheit und Erbschaftssteuer und hat ein Buch zum Thema "Unverdiente Ungleichheit" veröffentlicht.

Best-selling author of The Coaching Habit and host of the Change Signal podcast. He is a Rhodes Scholar and was awarded the Coaching Prize by Thinkers50.

Christian conspiracist and author of The Genesis 6 Conspiracy book series. He researches ancient bloodlines, secret societies, and end-time prophecies.

Known for his advocacy work and political activism. Son of Robert F. Kennedy and nephew of John F. Kennedy.

Political philosopher and author of The New Leviathans: Thoughts After Liberalism. He challenges the idea that liberal democracy has won.

Prime Minister of Israel. Interviewed on the PBD Podcast to discuss Israel's perspective on current events, accusations of genocide, and relations with the United States.

CEO of Strike and founder of 21, companies focused on Bitcoin financial services and adoption. A prominent figure in the Bitcoin community.

Former Chair of the Federal Trade Commission. Known for her work on antitrust and monopoly power.

Head of media relations firm EZPR, offering a critical perspective on Clubhouse's challenges and potential.

Professor, theologian, and author of The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self. Explores the historical and cultural shifts that have transformed our ideas of identity.