Author and popularity expert Mitch Prinstein discusses the role of popularity from childhood to adulthood, the influence of physical attractiveness, how popularity affects our hormones and DNA, the dangers of seeking status, and how to escape the popularity trap.

Should you tell a newlywed that her husband slept in your bed without informing you he was married? Exploring the complexities of attending a wedding with a bitter ex-spouse. Navigating trauma bonding and reconnecting with an abusive ex. Struggling with work-life balance in a meaningful but miserable job in space exploration.

Author Chris Miller explores how semiconductors are crucial components in various technologies and the geopolitical battle for semiconductor supremacy. The discussion covers the complexity of semiconductor manufacturing, China's efforts to catch up in the chip industry, the implications of the CHIPS and Science Act, and the challenges of competing with China's tech ecosystem. The potential consequences of China invading Taiwan and the role of quantum computing in the semiconductor industry are also explored.

Former insider trader turned prolific informant, Tom Hardin, shares his journey from illegal activities to becoming Tipper X, one of the most successful informants in securities fraud. He discusses wearing a wire, the aftermath of cooperating with the FBI, and how his work increased government enforcement on insider trading. The podcast also covers the challenges of social isolation and legal ramifications. Listen as Tom tells his captivating story!

The reputation you've built is threatened by your cocaine-addicted friend. Breaking the pattern of working for bad bosses. Seeking reconnection after 15 years of estrangement. Navigating conversations with acquaintances. Support for children affected by a parent's addiction. Dealing with difficult bosses and imposter syndrome. Investigating estrangement and homeschooling effects. Tips for remembering details and improving memory. Prioritizing oneself and open communication in relationships.

Jim Latrache, a Danish ex-con, shares his journey from joining the French Foreign Legion to becoming a covert agent in North Korea. Topics include: life in the Legion, involvement in cocaine trafficking, prison experiences, and the dangers faced in North Korea. A story of transformation and making a difference in the world.

Topics discussed include: a mother-in-law's delusional celebrity crush, overcoming a harmful porn addiction, boosting self-esteem in a healthcare job, dealing with a narcissistic father, navigating complex relationships with abusive parents, and addressing criticism of the show's skeptical approach.

After their tragic extinction, will woolly mammoths once again walk the world alongside humanity? Colossal's Ben Lamm is here to de-extinct our skepticism! What We Discuss with Ben Lamm: Colossal Biosciences is a company working to bring back animals that, for a variety of reasons, have disappeared from the world stage in a process it calls "de-extinction." Colossal's current focus is inserting genes from the iconic woolly mammoth into Asian elephant embryos with the goal of creating hybrid elephant-mammoths that can survive the Arctic tundra. Colossal believes these modified woolly mammoths could help restore the Arctic ecosystem and sequester carbon to reduce the rate of climate change. Additionally, this research will help scientists learn more about — and more effectively treat — elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV), a disease among modern Asian elephant populations with a mortality rate of up to 85 percent. Colossal is still in the early stages of development, but it hopes to have the first hybrid mammoths within a decade. And much more... Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/914 This Episode Is Brought To You By Our Fine Sponsors: jordanharbinger.com/deals Sign up for Six-Minute Networking — our free networking and relationship development mini course — at jordanharbinger.com/course! Like this show? Please leave us a review here — even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter handle so we can thank you personally!

2,300 messages reveal wife's infidelity in a 24-year-marriage. Handling depression and worries with mother. Negotiating salary fairly. Dealing with difficult step-mother. Impact of ghosting and importance of clear communication. Geopolitical analysis of global trade and food supply.

Matthew Dunn, a former MI6 intelligence officer and spy novelist, discusses the threat of Iranian hit squads operating in the UK and the US. These squads are composed of highly trained ex-members of the Iranian security forces and intelligence services. They have been active since the 80s but have managed to largely stay out of the public eye. The podcast explores the potential impact of these hit squads on their targets and questions whether Western intelligence agencies are taking them seriously enough. The episode also touches on the recruitment process for MI6 and the political structure of Iran.