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Former Supreme Court attorney turned TED speaker and CEO of Astera Institute; shared a personal story of recovery and practical tactics for increasing personal agency.

Journalist and author of The Philosopher in the Valley, providing an in-depth account of Alex Karp, Palantir, and the rise of the surveillance state based on unprecedented access to Karp.

Product leader at Stripe who discusses agentic commerce, the Agentic Commerce Protocol, and integrations enabling purchases directly inside ChatGPT.

Harvard psychologist and bestselling author of Stumbling on Happiness. Researches affective forecasting and the mistakes we make when predicting our future happiness.

Professor at the Institute for Environmental Science and Technology at the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Author of 'Less is More: How Degrowth Will Save the World'.

CNN's chief international anchor. Co-host of the podcast The Ex Files with her ex-husband Jamie Rubin.

Founder of Y Combinator. He discusses the concept of founder mode arising from Brian Chesky's talk and shares his observations on the startup world.

Author, speaker, and sound expert focused on how sound and listening shape wellbeing and communication; five-time TED speaker and author of Sound Effects.

Therapist and author of The Happiness Trap who trains and practices Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), offering practical skills for unhooking from difficult thoughts and living by values.

Public figure and former military servicemember known for a high-profile hedonistic lifestyle and social media presence; in this episode discusses his evolving views on Christianity, Judaism, and morality.

Former CEO of Aetna and current CEO of Oscar Health, known for his leadership and healthcare innovations.

NPR reporter who covers the correlation between social media use and teen mental health.

Author of best-selling books on the human consequences of technology, including The Shallows and Superbloom. Writes the Substack New Cartographies.

Emeritus professor of philosophy at Wright State University. Author of Guide to the Good Life: The Ancient Art of Stoic Joy and Stoic Challenge: A Philosopher’s Guide to Becoming Tougher, Calmer, and More Resilient.

Senior fellow and director of the Hudson Institute’s Center for Peace and Security in the Middle East. Expert on Iran’s nuclear aspirations and Washington’s posture toward Iran.

Cambridge biologist and author of Dogs That Know When Their Owners Are Coming Home, known for research and experiments on animal sensitivity to human intention and related phenomena.

Lecturer at Columbia University. Expert in fixed income markets and monetary policy.

Historian of behavioral sciences, behavioral micro-control, and brainwashing. Author of "The Instability of Truth: Brainwashing, Mind Control, Hyper-Persuasion".

Journalist and author of "Irreversible Damage," focusing on the impact of transgender ideology on young women.

Design-engineer-PM hybrid at Figma, spearheading new product development and known for leading 0-to-1 products. Previously founded Design Nation and worked at Meta.

Bootstrapped consumer brand founder and operator focused on aggressive advertising and channel expansion; frequently speaks about retail trade-offs, influencer economics, and brand versus performance marketing.

Head of Design at Cursor with prior experience as a founding designer at Notion and product designer at Stripe and Asana, specializing in product and website design critique.

Business editor at Axios and author of the Pro Rata newsletter; provides reporting and inside details about the evolving TikTok deal and related investor involvement.

Co-host of The Property Podcast and co-founder of Property Hub, experienced UK property investor and educator who discusses market conditions, investment strategy, and Property Hub business updates.

Journalist and contributing editor who wrote the lead article 'The Palestine Firsters' for the January 2026 issue of Commentary; appears as the episode's featured guest to discuss the piece.

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

American conservative commentator, editor, and author. Editor-in-chief of the National Review.

Teacher, content creator, speaker, and author of Unforgettable Presence: Get Seen, Gain Influence and Catapult Your Career. She helps people improve their communication presence and define their personal and professional brands.

Expert on NGOs and their influence on governments. Provides in-depth analysis of the CIA's use of NGOs to coup foreign governments.

Call Me Back Veteran. Provides insights and intelligence analysis on the Israel-Hamas conflict and regional dynamics.

Academic and foreign policy expert who is Professor of Strategy and Statesmanship at the University of Florida's Hamilton Center and a Wall Street Journal columnist, known for analysis of U.S. grand strategy and Middle East affairs.

Media executive and talk-show host who introduces and presents the podcast, framing the series and providing closing remarks for episodes.

Humanistic psychologist, author, and researcher. Known for his work on intelligence, creativity, and self-actualization, and the author of 'Rise Above: Overcome a Victim Mindset, Empower Yourself, and Realize Your Full Potential'.

Experienced film producer and studio executive who helped create House of Cards and led studios such as Lionsgate, CBS Films and Miramax; now building a new film studio and coaches founders and CEOs on storytelling and narrative strategy.

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

Director of the MIT Center for Bits and Atoms, focusing on the intersection of digital and physical worlds and digital fabrication.

Expert communicator who helps people speak well in high-stakes situations, such as presidential candidates or deans at Ivy League universities. Author of the book "Don't Say Um: How to Communicate Effectively to Live a Better Life."

Physician-scientist specializing in metabolism and fructose biology, known for research on the 'fat switch' and the metabolic effects of fructose contributing to obesity and fatty liver.

Co-founder and Chief AGI Scientist at DeepMind, a leading AI research company. His expertise lies in artificial general intelligence and its potential impact.

Author of 'After' and Chester Carlson Professor Emeritus of Psychiatry at the University of Virginia. Co-founded the International Association for Near-Death Studies.

Founder of NeuroAthletics, providing scientific strategies for peak performance to athletes and investors.

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

Fundamental investor and financial educator with two decades of experience reading SEC filings and writing for The Motley Fool; creator of the Long Term Mindset YouTube channel and author focused on teaching investors how to analyze businesses.

Expert in exercise science focusing on muscle hypertrophy and resistance training. He shares insights on preserving strength, improving mobility, and supporting an active life through resistance training.

Legal writer for Slate covering courts and the law. Co-hosts the SCOTUS podcast, Amicus.

Veteran AI researcher and one of the original authors of the Transformer paper, Attention is All You Need. Focused on building open-source infrastructure, tools, and products for Agentic, privacy-preserving AI systems at NEAR AI.

Real estate mogul, investor, and television personality. Founder of The Corcoran Group and a Shark on ABC's Shark Tank, known for her business insights and entrepreneurial journey.

QVR Advisors. Guest on Odd Lots, discussing market dynamics, volatility trading, and the impact of economic policy.

Former professional kickboxer and internet personality known for motivational and self-improvement content focused on mindset, discipline, and wealth creation.

Co-founder and chief strategist of 314 Research and guest market strategist providing macro, AI, housing, and policy analysis for this episode.