Gavin de Becker is a leading authority on the prediction and management of violence. A three-time presidential appointee, he and his firm Gavin de Becker and Associates have provided protection, investigation, and threat assessment services for numerous high profile individuals and organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Yannis Pappas is a stand-up comedian, actor, and writer. He's also the host of the "Long Days with Yanni" podcast. Watch his special, "Blowing The Light," now available on YouTube. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Exploring radical compassion and progressive policies in San Francisco, drug addiction challenges, announcement of governor candidacy, ideological evolution, energy policy debates, therapeutic benefits of exercise, personalized recovery approaches, analysis of recall election candidates, defunding the police debate impact, contrasting policy approaches, psychedelic solutions for addiction recovery, challenges in homelessness and education, transportation and housing culture struggles in California, advocating for liberal values and political reform.

Josh Barnett is a mixed martial artist, professional wrestler, color commentator, and host of "Josh Barnett's Bloodsport." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ali Siddiq is a stand-up comedian, writer, and community advocate. His most recent special is "Ali Siddiq: It's Bigger Than These Bars," filmed live at Bell County Jail in Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Antonio García Martínez is a tech entrepreneur, writer, former Facebook product manager, and author of "Chaos Monkeys: Obscene Fortune and Random Failure in Silicon Valley." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Monty Franklin is a stand-up comedian, actor, writer, and television personality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Baker is a former CIA covert operations officer and current CEO of Portman Square Group, a global intelligence firm. He's also the host of "Black Files Declassified" on Discovery+ and the Science Channel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Daryl Davis, a musician and activist known for his efforts to deradicalize KKK members, joins Bill Ottman, a free speech advocate and CEO of Minds. They launch #ChangeMinds, emphasizing that deplatforming can intensify extremism. The duo explores the dangers of censorship on social media, advocating for open dialogue to tackle polarization. They reflect on personal experiences, from changing dietary choices to navigating the complexities of engaging with extremist views, underscoring the transformative power of conversation and understanding.

Yogi, mystic, and visionary Sadhguru discusses urgent soil conservation, shifting to organic farming, internal well-being over external sources of joy, and spiritual growth. He highlights the success of Isha Foundation, personal transformation tools, unity in yoga, and the interconnectedness of all life forms beyond human perception.