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  Alphabet (Google) Chairman John Hennessy on The Future of AI, Human Intelligence, and Leadership (#311) 21.07.2026 21min

  Artificial intelligence could change almost everything. John Hennessy thinks we're still asking the wrong questions. As Chairman of Alphabet and one of the pioneers of modern computing, Hennessy has helped shape some of the biggest technology revolutions of the past half century. He explains what today's AI can - and can’t - actually do, what would qualify as artificial general intelligence, and why the greatest impact of AI may come from amplifying human capability rather than repla...
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  How Charisma Really Works (#310) 14.07.2026 25min

  Why do some people instantly draw us in? Olivia Fox Cabane reveals that charisma is not a gift. It is a skill - and most of us misunderstand what creates it. In this episode, you’ll learn: The three qualities that make someone charismaticWhy introverts can be highly magneticHow people judge you before you speakWhy presence matters more than performanceThe surprising link between confidence and self-compassionSimple ways to become more charismatic immediatelyCharisma is not just how people f...
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  Beyond Silicon Valley: Where the Next Breakthroughs Will Come From (#309) 07.07.2026 18min

  Everyone knows where the last generation of great technology companies came from. The more interesting question is where the next generation will. Mehran Gul spent years studying the world's most successful innovation hubs to understand why some places repeatedly create breakthrough companies while others never quite do. He shares surprising insights about China's rise, Silicon Valley's future, and why artificial intelligence could reshape the global map of innovation in ways that few peop...
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  The Psychology of Influence with Robert Cialdini (#308) 30.06.2026 23min

  Dr. Robert Cialdini, author of Influence - 5 million copies sold, and one of the most important books Warren Buffett says he's ever read - has spent decades studying why people say yes. He reveals the psychological forces shaping our decisions, why tiny changes can dramatically influence outcomes, and how the most effective communicators get people to yes without anyone feeling pushed. Once you understand these principles and hidden triggers, you'll start seeing them everywhere.
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  Mark Cuban: The Hidden Companies Controlling Healthcare, the Future of AI, and Why Not Me? (Part 2) (#307) 23.06.2026 20min

  Most people think healthcare is broken by accident. Mark Cuban says it isn't. In part two of our conversation, he explains the hidden companies who really control healthcare, where AI is headed, and the biggest opportunities most people are missing. He also shares the advice he gives young people, the three “superpowers” he believes matter more than talent, network, or money, and the one question he thinks everyone should ask themselves.
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  Mark Cuban: The NBA Thought It Was in the Basketball Business. It Was Wrong. (Part 1 of 2) (#306) 16.06.2026 20min

  The NBA thought it was selling basketball. Mark Cuban thought it was selling something else. That insight shaped how he has built companies, evaluated opportunities, and challenged entire industries. The lesson starts with basketball. It ends somewhere much bigger. He also shares the skill he values most in entrepreneurs, and how AI is changing the way ambitious people learn.
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  Once Upon a Stranger: Can Small Talk Lead to a Bigger Life? (#305) 09.06.2026 20min

  What if those brief conversations - with a barista, a neighbor, or someone sitting next to us - matter far more than we realize? Gillian Sandstrom, a University of Sussex psychologist and author of Once Upon a Stranger, explores why we're so reluctant to talk to people we don't know, what happens when we do, and how seemingly small interactions can add up to a richer, happier, and more connected life.
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  Former Secretary of Energy - Why Clean Energy Alone Won’t Keep the Lights On (#304) 02.06.2026 19min

  The wind stops blowing. The sun goes down. What happens next? Former U.S. Secretary of Energy Ernest Moniz explains why the transition to clean energy may be far more complicated than most people realize. In one of the most clear-eyed conversations about our energy future, Moniz pulls back the curtain on what it will actually take to build energy that is clean, reliable, and affordable - and why some of the hardest challenges have little to do with solar panels or wind turbines. He reveals...
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  The Religious Cult Behind North Korea’s Power (#303) 26.05.2026 19min

  We think of North Korea as a communist dictatorship. But Jonathan Cheng, the Wall Street Journal’s China Bureau Chief and former Korea Bureau Chief, says that misses the real story. He argues North Korea functions more like a religion - complete with rituals, worship, and a ruling family treated like immortals. Once you hear it, you can’t unsee it. His new book is Korean Messiah.
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  Why America May Not Be Ready for the Wars of the Future (#302) 19.05.2026 19min

  When people think about war, they picture missiles and mushroom clouds. But what if the greatest threats today are the ones most people never see coming? Christine Wormuth, former U.S. Secretary of the Army and current leader of the Nuclear Threat Initiative, explains why some of today’s biggest dangers are quieter, harder to detect, and easier to unleash than most people realize.
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  The Global Power Shift No One Is Talking About – And Who’s Driving It (#301) 12.05.2026 19min

  Most people see the world as the U.S. vs. China.But the real power shift is happening elsewhere. Richard Fontaine, CEO of the Center for a New American Security and a former senior advisor at the National Security Council and the U.S. State Department, shows which countries are quietly shaping the next world order - and why the biggest power shifts are happening far from the spotlight.
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  AI, Inflation, and the Dollar: The Hidden Forces Shaping the Economy Right Now (#300) 05.05.2026 18min

  Inflation, interest rates, AI, tariffs, the dollar… Most people treat them as separate stories but actually, they’re not. Former Council of Economic Advisers Chair Jason Furman explains how these forces are all connected - and why most people are missing the bigger picture. What’s really driving inflation, why the dollar’s power may be slipping, and why the biggest risk isn’t what most people are watching. A conversation about the hidden forces shaping the economy - and what comes next.
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  Did Apple Accidentally Help Build China’s Manufacturing Empire? (#299) 28.04.2026 20min

  “We trained a whole country.” It sounds like an exaggeration. It’s not - according to Patrick McGee, author of Apple in China. So what actually happened in China?
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  Cleveland Clinic CEO: The Future of Medicine Is Already Here (#298) 21.04.2026 19min

  Dr. Tom Mihaljevic, CEO of Cleveland Clinic and a leading heart surgeon, explains how medicine is already changing in ways most people don’t see. He has spent his career performing complex heart surgeries and now leads one of the world’s top hospitals. A conversation about what’s changing in care and what it means for patients right now.
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  The Hidden Iran Risk No One Is Talking About (#297) 14.04.2026 20min

  Iran briefly showed it could choke off a waterway carrying nearly a fifth of the world’s oil. That’s the visible threat. The real risk may be something else entirely. Former Deputy National Security Advisor and U.S. Special Representative to Iran Elliott Abrams breaks down where Iran's strategy backfired, whether those in power in Tehran can hold on, and why the most dangerous consequence could outlast the war itself. He is senior fellow at the Council on Foreign Relations. ---------------...
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  Scientists May Soon Design Entirely New Life Forms (#296) 07.04.2026 20min

  We’re entering a world where life itself could become programmable. What if creating new forms of life becomes as simple as writing code? Geneticist Adrian Woolfson explains how close we are — and why the consequences could be extraordinary. -------------------------- Exciting news! We’ve been nominated for a Webby Award—one of the top honors in podcasts. If you enjoy the show, you can vote for 3 Takeaways here: (Just takes a minute - sign in with Apple, no need to provide your...
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  After the War: 3 Surprising Truths About the Middle East - with Ambassador Dan Kurtzer (#295) 31.03.2026 19min

  Is the war with Iran actually a turning point for the Middle East? Dan Kurtzer - former U.S. Ambassador to Israel and Egypt, advisor to presidents, peace negotiator and Princeton professor - has seen these moments up close, when expectations surge - and the outcome looks nothing like the promise. His unfiltered take on Iran - and what actually changes after a war like this. -------------------------- Exciting news! We’ve been nominated for a Webby Award—one of the top honors in podcasts. &n...
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  Former Tesla president on The 5 Step Algorithm Behind Tesla, SpaceX, and Radical Innovation (#294) 24.03.2026 20min

  Love him or hate him, Elon Musk has upended entire industries - from cars to rockets - by doing things differently. Jon McNeill, former president of Tesla, reveals the thinking behind Tesla and SpaceX that drives radical innovation - and shows how anyone can apply it. He also offers a rare glimpse into how Elon Musk operates close up. -------------------------- Exciting news! We’ve been nominated for a Webby Award—one of the top honors in podcasts. If you enjoy the show, you can...
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  The Quiet War: How Countries Fight Without Firing a Shot (#293) 17.03.2026 21min

  A few paragraphs from Washington once stopped oil tankers in their tracks halfway around the world - no navy, no missiles. Eddie Fishman, who helped design and implement U.S. sanctions and economic warfare policies, explains how these quiet battles shape global power. If countries can inflict real damage without firing a shot, what does power look like in this new kind of war - and how vulnerable are we?
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  The Hidden Plastic Inside Us (And Why It’s Rising Fast) (#292) 10.03.2026 21min

  Scientists are finding tiny fragments of plastic inside the human body - including the brain. Dr. Matthew Campen of the University of New Mexico explains how they get there - and why the biggest source may surprise you.