Coleman Hughes discusses the implications of colorblindness in society, the intersection of race and culture in jazz music, and his personal experiences with lookism and ageism. They also explore music influences, political shifts in the black community, and balancing dual passions for optimal happiness.

Entrepreneur and venture capitalist Peter Thiel discusses political theology, the resurgence of Carl Schmitt's ideas, existential risks, the influence of wordcels, Shakespeare's political vision, and AI's impact on skill sets and economic structures with Tyler in a live conversation.

Jonathan Haidt discusses the rise in teen mental illness due to smartphones, the impact of social media on childhood, left vs. right-wing parenting, the benefits of the broader internet, and norms to solve collective action problems with smartphone use.

Fareed Zakaria, known for his CNN show, delves into his passion for ideas, reflections on his education and career, Singapore's anti-corruption strategies, and the transition to TV journalism. He discusses his influences, values, and the importance of classical liberalism in a world of populism and authoritarianism.

Marilynne Robinson discusses biblical interpretation, Calvinist thought, and religion in America. Topics include betrayal in the Hebrew Bible, biblical characters' relatable qualities, Calvin's reputation, the evolution of American society, the Iowa Writer's Workshop success, nuclear pollution, and future projects.

In this interview, Tyler and Marc Andreessen discuss the future of AI, including AI impact on education and job transformation, open-source AI for national security, energy innovations, and the rise of youth entrepreneurship. They also explore James Burnham's evolution and capitalist analysis.

Marc Rowan discusses rising interest rates, insurance liabilities, rethinking liquidity, crypto's role in finance, office redesign, young hires criteria, decision-making in debt vs. equity, challenges in India, university governance, running restaurants, and future learning ventures.

Listen to a captivating discussion with Masaaki Suzuki on interpreting Bach. Discover Suzuki's insights on the St. John's Passion, his Calvinist background, and his favorite organ in Groningen. Explore the influence of Christianity in Japan, his musical journey, and upcoming projects. Dive into the evolution of organs, Glenn Gould's interpretations of Bach, and the impact of Bach's music worldwide.

Renowned National Geographic photographer Ami Vitale discusses topics such as training pandas for reintegration into the wild, breeding pandas in captivity and the wild, the restoration of ecosystems through extinct species, the connection between conflict photojournalism and the environment, impactful work and recognizing talent, challenges faced as a photojournalist, and the speaker's inspiring transformation from being shy to becoming a confident storyteller.

Bestselling author Rebecca F. Kuang discusses Chinese science fiction, effective use of footnotes, the impact of the Treaty of Versailles on China, British imperialism in Singapore and Hong Kong, the influence of Imperial Walkers in Star Wars, and how environment influences writing.