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732: Low-Key Beguiler is a Cheating Butt-Dialer | Feedback Friday Sep 30, 2022

Your wife of 11 years has butt-dialed you twice in conversation with another man, and she lied about her whereabouts when you tracked her phone. Are you right to be worried? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your wife of 11 years has butt-dialed you twice in conversation with another man, and she lied about her whereabouts when you tracked her phone. Are you right to be worried?
As a flight attendant, you decided to get medical attention for an overdosing drug mule instead of allowing him to complete the run and save his abducted mother. You never discovered the outcome, and years later, you still wonder if you made the right choice.
You're a business owner who's great at showing appreciation to your staff, paying generously, and letting employees know when they've done well. But you're not so good at giving negative feedback or coaching them toward improvement. How do you strike the right balance between nice guy and fair boss?
Is the ex who rejected your advances for years and agreed to be "just friends" — while still living with you and sharing the same bed — suddenly interested in getting back together just because you got a new job and make twice as much money as you did before?
As the teacher for one of the best educational theater programs in your state, is it wrong to be somewhat obsessed with winning its annual competition — or is encouraging your students to excel just part of the job?
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731: Why We Owe People Honesty | Deep Dive Sep 29, 2022

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabe (@GabeMizrahi) take a deep dive into the pros and cons of candor, how honesty is a core element of all healthy and productive relationships, and why we owe it to others — as well as ourselves.

What We Discuss:

Honesty deepens relationships. It requires a great deal of trust and confidence — in ourselves and in our friends — and it implies a whole new conception of what friendship actually is.
Honesty attracts people who share your values. You’ll draw people into your life who also value candor, and you’ll distance yourself from people who aren’t interested in an authentic relationship.
Honesty secures honesty in return. When you’re honest with the people in your life, you also signal to them that they can be honest with you.
How to be honest — without being honestly the worst. Deciding to be honest with a friend doesn’t mean that you’re necessarily right. It just means that you’re willing to share an authentic response, and then explore it with the other person to arrive at the best possible conclusion.
How to recognize that there are times when it’s okay to not be honest. For all the benefits of radical honesty, it's wise to be aware of situations in which honesty will not serve you well — or where total candor just isn’t appropriate.
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with James Fallon — the psychiatry professor who can teach you how to spot a psychopath because he is a psychopath? Catch up here with episode 28: James Fallon | How to Spot a Psychopath!

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730: Nury Turkel | A Witness to China's Uyghur Genocide Sep 27, 2022

Nury Turkel (@nuryturkel) is a human rights attorney for the US Commission on International Religious Freedom and the author of No Escape: The True Story of China's Genocide of the Uyghurs.

What We Discuss with Nury Turkel:

How the Chinese Communist Party is using artificial intelligence to arbitrarily round up Uyghurs for fabricated crimes — including 17,000 who were arrested within 10 days thanks to assistance from an algorithm.
Some of the 48 behaviors that will get Uyghurs flagged as dissidents in Xinjiang and sent to concentration camps for "re-education" are as mundane as growing a beard or adhering to a halal diet.
Why the CCP is trying so hard to wipe out an entire culture that has had its roots in the Xinjiang region since at least the third century AD.
Uyghur families attempting to start new lives in Egypt, Saudi Arabia, and other countries have been deported back to China to face punishment and possibly death.
How Uyghur slave labor is used to supply markets around the world — especially in the United States — and what we can do to avoid supporting companies that knowingly participate in this shameful, immoral arrangement.
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with David Kilgour, author of Bloody Harvest: Organ Harvesting of Falun Gong Practitioners in China? Catch up with episode 497: David Kilgour | The Heartless Art of Forced Organ Harvesting here!

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729: Sexsomnia Guilt-Free After PTSD? | Feedback Friday Sep 23, 2022

As you have a higher libido than your partner, it seems as though it should feel like a blessing when he makes sexual advances on you in the middle of the night when his sexsomnia ("a rare sleep disorder in which a person engages in sexual activity during their sleep") takes over. But this is problematic for two reasons: A) It briefly triggers your PTSD from being sexually assaulted in your sleep years ago, and B) When your PTSD subsides, you feel guilty for engaging in sex with a partner who can't give consent in the moment (though he has told you on multiple occasions after the fact that he's fine with it). How can you handle this in a healthy way? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Waking to your sexsomniac partner's nocturnal advances triggers PTSD from earlier abuse, and makes you feel guilty for engaging in sex with someone who can't consent in the moment. What's the healthiest way to deal with this?
Is it worth initiating a conversation about how post-Roe reproductive rights fit in with company policy when interviewing for a job in a state that has regressive anti-choice laws on the books?
After numerous relapses in your struggle with addiction, you feel like your latest effort to rehabilitate may finally be sticking. But how can you convince your ex that you're ready to take on the responsibility of raising your kids together?
Is there a special IRS gifting loophole that allows participants of a pyramid scheme to sign a waiver so they won't be legally liable when things inevitably go south? And if so, why would you consider signing such a thing?
Are you morally obligated to tell someone their mother once slept with their fiancé? And if you do spill the beans, how do you do it without revealing yourself as the source?
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728: Maria Konnikova | The Confidence Game Sep 22, 2022

Maria Konnikova (@mkonnikova) shows us how we can defend ourselves against would-be con artists and use the same principles for more benign purposes in her book The Confidence Game. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Maria Konnikova:

As it turns out, you can fool an honest man. But cynics — by their own overconfidence in being savvy and “scamproof” — are just as susceptible to deception.
Technology and the abundance of information most of us freely surrender to the Internet makes the con artist’s job easier than ever before.
What type of person becomes a con artist?
How can we avoid getting scammed?
How belief works, why we over-believe in some things (even when we have no evidence for them), and how this plays into our susceptibility to deception.
And much more...

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Miss the two-parter we did with Instagram founder Kevin Systrom? Get caught up by starting at episode 335: Kevin Systrom | Life Lessons from an Instagram Founder Part One!

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727: Neil deGrasse Tyson | Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization Sep 20, 2022

Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) is the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium, host of StarTalk Radio, and author. He is kind enough to rejoin us and discuss his latest book, Starry Messenger: Cosmic Perspectives on Civilization.

What We Discuss with Neil deGrasse Tyson:

The problems society faces when average citizens lose their ability to distinguish between facts and opinions — and how this can be remedied.
What some of our dearest opinions look like under the scrutiny of scientific literacy — and why we should feel relief at being proven categorically wrong about some of them.
As an educator, what Neil's first urge is when he hears people spreading patently false "information" that can be easily dispelled by basic scientific awareness. (Surprisingly enough, it's not to bop them on the head!)
What the history of mathematics might hint about the average human brain's tendency to avoid thinking statistically and probabilistically.
Things pondered: Are you a GMO? Eating how many pints of ice cream will kill you? For the benefit of all humanity, who would Neil send into space first? If technology common to us in the 2020s would be unrecognizable to someone from 1990, what will the world look like in 2050?
And much more...

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Miss any of the conversations we've had with famed science guy Bill Nye? Start catching up with episode 366: Bill Nye | Radical Curiosity Saves the World!

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726: Helping a Guy Whose Wife's an Escort on the Sly | Feedback Friday Sep 16, 2022

725: Paul Holes | Solving America's Cold Cases Sep 15, 2022

Paul Holes (@PaulHoles) is a former investigator known for his contributions to solving the Golden State Killer case using advanced methods of identification with DNA and genealogy technology, and he is the author of Unmasked: My Life Solving America's Cold Cases.

What We Discuss with Paul Holes:

Why do some serial killers take breaks between their murder sprees or even quit killing altogether?
Why does it seem like there were so many serial killers in the '70s compared to today? How rare are they, really?
What psychological toll does intimately working homicides and cold cases take on investigators?
Why cases commonly go cold, what gets them flagged for reexamination, and how the passage of time can actually work in favor of solving them.
What makes cold case investigators like Paul so good at noticing evidence and crime scene details others miss?
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with the American photographer who survived seven months under captivity by Al-Qaeda? Catch up with episode 217: Matthew Schrier | How to Survive in a Secret Syrian Terrorist Prison here!

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724: Bill Nye | The End is Nye Sep 13, 2022

Bill Nye (@billnye) is a lifelong champion of science who is determined to teach you something today that you didn’t know yesterday — whether it’s from a television screen, the pages of a book, or next to you at a dinner party. He can be found hosting his new series, The End Is Nye, on Peacock TV.

What We Discuss with Bill Nye:

The environmental changes that currently threaten humanity and much of life on Earth.
How to maintain childlike curiosity as an adult.
If you believe everything happens for a reason, what if that reason is just physics?
What can just one individual do to make the big changes necessary for properly addressing climate change?
The promising renewable energy source Bill would put his money behind.
And much more...

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Miss the conversation we had with science champion and astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson? Make sure to catch up with episode 327: Neil deGrasse Tyson | Astrophysics for People in a Hurry!

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723: Should I Relive the Drama of Childhood Trauma? | Feedback Friday Sep 09, 2022

722: Brian Brushwood | Scam Your Way into Anything Sep 08, 2022

Brian Brushwood (@shwood) has spent the last 20 years entertaining and teaching people how to harness the deceptive (and self-deceptive) skills of scientists, spies, criminals, and con artists. He is the author of Scam School: Your Guide to Scoring Free Drinks, Doing Magic, and Becoming the Life of the Party. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Brian Brushwood:

Why being interesting isn’t a gift — it’s a practice.
How fixed action patterns help us get others to do what we want them to do. (Important note: for good — not evil!)
How to control a conversation by asking the right questions.
The best way to convince someone to help us? By making it their idea.
Why we’re all susceptible to being duped in spite of our highly developed human brains — and how practicing magic can train us to be more resistant to the fraudulent.
And so much more…

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Miss our two-parter with former Westboro Baptist Church spokesperson Megan Phelps-Roper? Make sure to catch up starting with episode 302: Megan Phelps-Roper | Unfollowing Westboro Baptist Church Part One here!

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721: Jason Feifer | Build for Tomorrow Sep 06, 2022

Jason Feifer (@heyfeifer) is the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, host of the Build for Tomorrow podcast, and author of Build for Tomorrow: An Action Plan for Embracing Change, Adapting Fast, and Future-Proofing Your Career.

What We Discuss with Jason Feifer:

How the bubonic plague that killed 60 percent of Medieval Europe forever changed the way we work, and the lessons from this tragedy we can apply to our own collective COVID experience.
The pros and cons of the four-day work week that companies around the world are trying on for size.
Why we should treat failure as valuable information that informs our next steps rather than accepting it as a death knell.
What the erroneous but popularly repeated prediction that "nine out of ten businesses fail" leaves out of the equation.
Why we should (and how we can) use the onset of major changes to the status quo as opportunities to address problems in need of solutions rather than taking the traditional approach of panicking as if society is collapsing all around us.
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with world champion boxer and entrepreneur Laila Ali? Catch up with episode 309: Laila Ali | Finding Strength, Spirit, and Personal Power here!

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720: Should You Confess You Know He's Not Your Dad? | Feedback Friday Sep 02, 2022

You recently discovered that the person you've always thought was your uncle is actually your biological father, and suddenly it makes sense why you never really bonded with the man who raised you as his own. Now that he's on his deathbed, is it worth clearing the air and letting him know that you know the truth? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/720

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You just found out the man who abusively raised you isn't your biological father — the person you've always thought was your uncle is. Now that he's on his deathbed, should you tell him that you know the truth?
Circumstances have made it necessary for your mother to move in with you until she can get back on her feet after being laid off, but you're in your 30s and it's really cramping your ability to date. How can you find a balance that benefits you both?
After hitting rock bottom, you've visualized various ways to harm yourself. And even though you've never acted on them, should you take these intrusive thoughts as some kind of warning sign of problems you're not equipped to handle on your own? Or does everyone have these kinds of thoughts?
How do you break the news to your old mentor that they've created a toxic work environment and earned a bad reputation for treating employees poorly when they try to leave?
It turns out someone you've formed a serious relationship with once matched with your sister on a dating app, but they got into an argument before they could ever meet in person. Now she insists that you break up with him, and is making your life difficult for refusing. What's the right move here?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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719: Reid Hoffman | Adaptability Is the New Stability Sep 01, 2022

Reid Hoffman (@reidhoffman) is a co-founder of LinkedIn, investor at Greylock Partners, host of the podcast Masters of Scale, and co-author of the fully revised and updated bestseller The Start-Up of You: Adapt to the Future, Invest in Yourself, and Transform Your Career.

What We Discuss with Reid Hoffman:

Why you should think of your career as a startup — from the perspective of an entrepreneur rather than an employee.
What it means to evoke a permanent beta mindset in which you treat every day like day one and commit your life to personal growth.
Why it’s important to continually generate professional opportunities even if you're happy where you are.
Why you should ignore hacky influencers who tell you to "begin with the end in mind" when it comes to your career (and what you're better off doing instead).
The soft and hard assets you should be tracking to make yourself, as friend of the show Cal Newport has famously said, "so good they can't ignore you."
And much more...

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If you missed our earlier two-part interview with Reid Hoffman, don’t panic! You can catch up by starting at episode 207: Reid Hoffman | Mastering Your Scale for the Unexpected Part One!

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718: Barbara F. Walter | How Civil Wars Start (And How to Stop Them) Aug 30, 2022

Barbara F. Walter (@bfwalter) is the Rohr Professor of International Affairs at the School of Global Policy and Strategy at the University of California, San Diego, and the author of the NYT bestseller How Civil Wars Start: And How to Stop Them.

What We Discuss with Barbara F. Walter:

What does Barbara's research into causes and warning signs of civil wars around the world portend for the chances of such a conflict in the United States?
What is an anocracy, and have you ever lived under one?
Why societies transitioning toward or away from democracy are especially vulnerable to the threat of civil war.
What makes some countries survive political instability without the violence of civil war while others rapidly succumb to it?
Who is most actively pushing for civil war in the United States, and what are their grievances?
And much more...

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Miss our conversation about national security, strategic empathy, and the societal benefits of immigration with former National Security Advisor H.R. McMaster? Catch up with episode 410: H.R. McMaster | The Fight to Defend the Free World here!

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717: Coming Out as Polyamorous to My Family | Feedback Friday Aug 26, 2022

716: Jo Marchant | Placebos and the Science of Mind over Body Aug 25, 2022

Jo Marchant (@JoMarchant) is an award-winning journalist, speaker, and author of The Human Cosmos, The Shadow King, and the New York Times bestseller Cure: A Journey into the Science of Mind over Body. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Jo Marchant:

How to understand the power of placebos.
How your immune system can be trained.
Why stress kills and how to beat it.
The importance of social relationships and how to boost them.
Does believing in God make you live longer?
And so much more…

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Did you hear our conversation with Desmond Shum, the former CCP insider and former husband of disappeared Chinese billionaire “Whitney” Duan Weihong? Catch up with episode 684: Desmond Shum | Wealth, Power, Corruption, and Vengeance in China here!

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715: Cindy Otis | Spotting Fake News Like a CIA Analyst Aug 23, 2022

Cindy Otis (@cindyotis_) is a former CIA military analyst specializing in disinformation threat analysis and counter-messaging, and is the author of True or False: A CIA Analyst’s Guide to Spotting Fake News.

What We Discuss with Cindy Otis:

What is fake news, and why does it spread six times faster than real news?
How is fake news different from satire?
How does misinformation differ from disinformation?
The historical consequences of using fake news to influence a population.
How to spot fake news and inoculate ourselves (and our children) against its intended impact.
And much more...

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Miss the conversation we had with Tristan Harris, a former Google design ethicist, the primary subject of the acclaimed Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, co-founder of The Center for Humane Technology, and co-host of the podcast Your Undivided Attention? Catch up with episode 533: Tristan Harris | Reclaiming Our Future with Humane Technology here!

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714: How "Real" Is a Dad Who Denies You Exist? | Feedback Friday Aug 19, 2022

Adopted and raised by a loving family, you were still curious enough to seek out your biological parents and learn their story when you reached adulthood. It turns out you were the result of a forbidden tryst between a traveling American woman and the married Australian man who briefly employed her on his farm. When you reached out, your biological mother was happy to make contact, but your biological father? Not so much. In fact, he's been "happily" married for 50 years and refuses to admit he had any part in your existence -- probably because he'd then have to confess everything to his family. Now you're conflicted. Should you just let it go, or should you fly to Australia and surprise him at his front door where he can't continue denying that you're real? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Sure, social media is just algorithmic-enabled immaturity that is almost guaranteed to dampen whatever good mood you had going into it. But what's the good news? Nobody's forcing you to participate. [Thanks for the reminder, Ryan Holiday!]
Should you force your biological father — who refuses to admit he had any part in your creation — to confront you in person and confess everything to the family he's had for 50 years?
Your significant other of five years refuses to acknowledge their social anxiety as a problem, but it's always used as an excuse to get out of doing things with you in public. They say they're happy to stay in -- but you're definitely not. What do you do?
Is "manifesting" just a woo-woo mental model used by successful people as an excuse to deal with the guilt of success or a way to explain their sheer luck in a cold universe that doesn't care if they live or die?
Your last two relationships ended badly and bitterly. But now that you're in your 30s and dating someone you consider to be potential marriage material, you realize you've always been a serial monogamist and never really experienced the life of a freewheeling bachelor. Is it foolish to consider losing somebody who might be "the one" just to explore what you might be missing out on?
How does Jordan retain all the information he takes in while reading and researching the work of guests ahead of interviewing them?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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713: Marion Nestle | How Companies Skew the Science of What We Eat Aug 18, 2022

Marion Nestle (@marionnestle) is the Paulette Goddard Professor in the Department of Nutrition, Food Studies, and Public Health at New York University, and the author of Food Politics, Soda Politics, and Unsavory Truth: How Food Companies Skew the Science of What We Eat.

What We Discuss with Marion Nestle:

How food companies pay for research studies that distort science in their favor — at the expense of even the most health-conscious consumers among us.
Why it's important to remember that food companies are businesses geared toward making money for their stockholders -- not service agencies operating in the public's best interests.
Food companies band together to lobby Congress for laws that allow biased, industry-funded "research" to influence consumer habits with deceptive marketing language.
When Marion tracked 168 food company-funded studies, she discovered that 156 concluded with results favorable to the sponsors' interests, and only 12 ended up with unfavorable results.
The many ways food marketers mislead consumers and how to protect yourself and your family from this never-ending barrage of deception.
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with Dennis Carroll, the former USAID director for pandemic influenza and emerging threats? Catch up with episode 320: Dennis Carroll | Planning an End to the Pandemic Era here!

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712: Brad Klontz | Harnessing the Power of Financial Psychology Aug 16, 2022

Dr. Brad Klontz (@drbradklontz) is a financial psychologist, Managing Principal at Your Mental Wealth Advisors, and co-author of six books on the psychology of money, including Money Mammoth: Harness The Power of Financial Psychology to Evolve Your Money Mindset, Avoid Extinction, and Crush Your Financial Goals.

What We Discuss with Dr. Brad Klontz:

If the United States is the wealthiest country on Earth, and it's one of the most prosperous times in human history, why does 45 percent of the population decide to wing it with no savings?
Why do so many of us buy the hype that bringing in barely enough money to survive from certain professions is somehow noble — and that making a living wage in service to others is akin to moral failure?
How parents who have spent their lives carefully growing and saving their own money instill lousy financial habits in their offspring.
Why financial planning should be a basic part of the public education curriculum alongside reading, writing, and arithmetic.
How social media contributes to a gross misunderstanding of the way wealthy people (the ones who stay wealthy, anyway) really spend their money.
And much more...

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Miss our interview with Austin Meyer, the man who leads a valiant crusade against patent troll dirtbags? Catch up with episode 326: Austin Meyer | Slaying the Patent Scam Trolls here!

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711: Prankster Precariously Pushing Partner's Patience | Feedback Friday Aug 12, 2022

Your prankster partner is precariously pushing your patience by habitually heaping his hazardously humorless hijinks on you. How can you reclaim some peace before he ends up deceased? We'll help you find a way here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/711

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How can you stop your prankster partner from precariously pushing your patience by habitually heaping his hazardously humorless hijinks on you?
Have we ever regretted the advice we've given in past episodes of Feedback Friday? Are there any interviews we wish we could take back?
As extensive travelers who have been to some pretty hair-raising places, are there any countries we'd think twice about visiting now?
Your friend's husband drunkenly said some unforgivable things to her at a party. How do you support her while making it clear you never want to see him again?
Can Jordan please stop saying "doozy?" We don't know. Can he?
How is a modern family expected to stock the home without products that have microplastics, endocrine disruptors, and other harmful relics of short-sighted manufacturing processes?
What are the pros and cons of interviewing actual friends on this show?
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Miss our conversation with Somali pirate hostage Michael Scott Moore? Catch up with episode 115: Michael Scott Moore | What It’s Really like to Be a Pirate Hostage here!

710: Sebastian Junger | How War and Crisis Create a Tribe Aug 11, 2022

Sebastian Junger (@sebastianjunger) is a journalist, filmmaker, and bestselling author of The Perfect Storm: A True Story of Men Against the Sea. He joins us to discuss his book Tribe: On Homecoming and Belonging and what he's learned by covering war for the past 20 years. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Sebastian Junger:

Why do some people get addicted to war and recall times of crisis with fondness?
Does an affluent society free of hardship and danger deprive its citizens of an intrinsic need to be useful?
Are war journalists armed, and do they contribute to group defense in the field?
What happens when someone who’s been through war comes home, and why is it often so difficult for them to reintegrate into society?
Why is there a phrase for “going native” but not “going civilized?”
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with Molly Bloom — the woman behind the most exclusive, high-stakes underground poker game in the world? Catch up here with episode 120: Molly Bloom | The One Who Makes the Rules Wins the Game!

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709: John Abramson | How Big Pharma Broke American Health Care Aug 09, 2022

Dr. John Abramson (@drjohnabramson) is a physician, lecturer of health care policy at Harvard Medical School, and author of Overdosed America: The Broken Promise of American Medicine. His latest book is Sickening: How Big Pharma Broke American Health Care and How We Can Repair It.

What We Discuss with Dr. John Abramson:

Despite spending an excess $1.6 trillion on healthcare per year compared to other wealthy countries, the amount of time that Americans live in good health ranks a lowly 68th in the world.
The pharmaceutical industry, aka Big Pharma, is more focused on making money for its shareholders than maintaining or improving the health of those who rely on its products.
Big Pharma funds most clinical trials, controls the research agenda, withholds real data from those trials as corporate secrets, and shapes most of the information relied upon by health care professionals.
The US and New Zealand are the only two countries in the world that allow pharmaceutical companies to advertise. The difference: Big Pharma doesn't have to endure the same level of oversight in the US as it does in New Zealand.
While healthcare reform may seem like an uphill battle against an entrenched infrastructure of corruption, John does offer hope that it can be overhauled to benefit people over profits.
And much more...

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Miss the interview we did with sleep doctor Matthew Walker? Catch up with episode 126: Matthew Walker | Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams here!

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708: Familiarizing Family with Your Felonious Fella | Feedback Friday Aug 05, 2022

Your new beau served five years in prison for being tangentially connected to a non-violent, but high-profile crime. You love him, trust him, and believe he deserves a second chance, but there's one problem: you still have to introduce him to your friends and relatives. What's the best way to familiarize your family with your felonious fella? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

What's the best way to familiarize your family with the felonious fella you favor without ruffling feathers?
What's the best way to learn the ins and outs of running and leading a business quickly before the owner of your company hands you the keys in five or so years when he retires?
It's clear your marriage isn't working out, but you're hesitant to leave so long as your soon-to-be ex-wife is more addicted to her phone than paying attention to the needs of your children. What's your most responsible move here?
Your new girlfriend is amazing, but her father is ill and likely on death's door. Is there a way to find a balance in the relationship that allows you to be there for her while giving her the space she needs to be with family and ensure your own needs aren't neglected?
You've always picked up complex topics without much effort and learned at an accelerated rate, but lately, you feel like you have to dumb yourself down to talk to your friends. The question that really worries you: are you just being a pretentious douchebag?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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707: Johann Hari | Why You Can't Pay Attention—And What to Do About It Aug 04, 2022

Johann Hari (@johannhari101) is a New York Times best-selling author and top-rated TED speaker. His latest book is Stolen Focus: Why You Can't Pay Attention—And How to Think Deeply Again.

What We Discuss with Johann Hari:

It's not just your imagination: attention spans are shortening, and finding the mental state that fosters deep thinking is increasingly elusive.
It's not just kids: college-age people switch tasks, on average, every 65 seconds. Adults? Every three minutes. We've become accustomed to interrupting ourselves when external distractions aren't there to do it for us.
It's not your fault: your inability to focus isn't a personal failure; your focus has been stolen from you by powerful external forces that have left all of us uniquely vulnerable to corporations determined to raid our attention for profit.
It's not just the internet and technology: our lack of focus has actually been happening for generations.
Discover what Johann learned about reclaiming this focus—as individuals, and as a society—on a trip that took him around the world.
And much more...

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Miss the conversation we had with Tristan Harris, a former Google design ethicist, the primary subject of the acclaimed Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, co-founder of The Center for Humane Technology, and co-host of the podcast Your Undivided Attention? Catch up with episode 533: Tristan Harris | Reclaiming Our Future with Humane Technology here!

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706: Tessa West | How to Deal with Jerks at Work Aug 02, 2022

Tessa West (@tessawestnyu) is a social psychology professor at New York University and the author of Jerks at Work: Toxic Coworkers and What to Do About Them.

What We Discuss with Tessa West:

The seven types of jerks at work: the kiss up/kick down, the credit stealer, the bulldozer, the free rider, the micromanager, the neglectful boss, and the gaslighter.
Why prioritizing conflict management as a skill is crucial for identifying and coexisting with jerks at work.
How to stop the jerks at work from taking credit for all of your good ideas.
Have mercy: jerks at work aren't necessarily villains -- their poor patterns hurt them just as much as they hurt everyone else.
What we can do to ensure that we're not the jerks at work.
And much more...

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Miss the first show we did with Pivot co-host and NYU Stern School of Business professor Scott Galloway? Catch up here with episode 204: Solving the Algebra of Happiness!

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705: Gabe’s Front-Row Seat to Florid Psychosis | Feedback Friday Jul 29, 2022

On this Feedback Friday, Gabe relays the tragic story of a paranoid schizophrenic neighbor that illustrates just how destabilizing unchecked mental illness can be for family members, friends, neighbors, and the patients themselves.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Gabe relays the tragic story of a paranoid schizophrenic neighbor that illustrates just how destabilizing unchecked mental illness can be for family members, friends, neighbors, and the patients themselves.
In spite of having a dream job and a significant other who checks most of your boxes, current circumstances make imagining a future in your native Russia difficult. Unfortunately, this significant other comes from a conservative family and doesn't understand why you'd ever want to move abroad. Are your differences too radical to build a life together?
Your boss is an incredible leader who commands respect across the board. Unfortunately, a family tragedy has overwhelmed her with grief. How can your team offer support without intruding on her personal life?
Your significant other is great in every respect -- except for when he gets in a "mood" and resorts to calling you names and putting you down. Where do you draw the line on verbal abuse?
Is it possible to profit from selling your business idea when you don't have the financial means to create your own startup around that idea?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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704: Robert Greene | The Emotions Behind Success, Mastery, and Power Jul 28, 2022

Robert Greene (@RobertGreene) is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers on power and strategy, including The 48 Laws of Power and The Art of Seduction. His latest book is The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations on Power, Seduction, Mastery, Strategy, and Human Nature. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

How to learn multiple languages and maintain their use throughout your life.
Why it's important to apprentice, and how you can find the right mentor to guide you.
How to find your life's task -- even if you think you're too young, too old, or already established in your field.
Why social intelligence is crucial on the path to mastery.
How keen observation of others serves to sharpen our own skills.
And much more...

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Miss one of our earlier shows with The 48 Laws of Power author Robert Greene? Catch up here with episode 117: What You Need to Know about the Laws of Human Nature!

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703: Benjamin Hardy | How to Be Your Future Self Now Jul 26, 2022

Benjamin Hardy (@BenjaminPHardy) is an organizational psychologist and author of books about willpower, self-limiting beliefs, teamwork, and the pursuit of happiness. He returns to the show to discuss his latest offering: Be Your Future Self Now: The Science of Intentional Transformation.

What We Discuss with Benjamin Hardy:

Prospection: rather than remaining tethered to a past over which we no longer have any control, we can visualize a number of possible futures and choose the course of action that guides us toward the one we find most desirable.
Most of us don't guide ourselves toward our most desirable future because we're too busy coping with the immediate concerns of daily life to clearly see the course that would take us there.
Are you committing yourself to avoidance-driven goals (like doomscrolling through the news) that serve to distract and knock you off course instead of approach-driven goals that nudge you toward your ideal future self (like learning more about your chosen career so you can do your best work and get promoted)?
Connecting with your long-term future self to make the decisions that speed you toward this person may require extra effort because humans are living longer than ever before and probably didn't evolve to think far beyond immediate survival.
Why it's important to envision your future self as an actual different person -- with different thoughts and motivations -- than you are today rather than just a later iteration of your current self.
And much more...

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702: Atheist Teen Stressed by Mom's Church Scene | Feedback Friday Jul 22, 2022

As a closeted, bi, teen atheist, it's a bummer your mom makes you go to a church — three times a week — that has a problem with your very existence. On top of this, she insists you're being overly dramatic about the depression, anxiety, and insomnia you experience every day. How do you even consider coming out to a mother who can't seem to empathize with your most basic needs? We'll try to help find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

As a closeted, bi, teen atheist, how do you even begin the conversation of coming out to your mother when she regularly downplays the depression, anxiety, and insomnia you're going through and forces you to go to her church (which rejects your very existence) three times a week?
You were dismayed to learn that your husband (with whom you work) isn't very popular at the office. While you know it's due to his difficulty reading social cues rather than any serious character flaws, you're not sure if telling him will help him improve or completely crush his confidence.
You've made the decision not to be bullied by your emotionally manipulative, sometimes violent QAnon-corrupted parents whose values, to put it kindly, do not match your own. The problem: you also happen to work for them. How do you make a clean break from them and their business?
As a 73-year-old delver into family secrets lain bare by the modern wonder of DNA testing, you'd like to have a relationship with a few of your newfound relatives. Unfortunately, some people in your family have threatened to cut you out of their lives if you reveal their part in covering up this shared history. What should you do?
You're excited about a new relationship that budded from an old friendship. But how do you foster a healthy bond without falling into the rut of codependency you each experienced with prior significant others?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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701: Ioan Grillo | How America Arms Gangs and Cartels Part Two Jul 21, 2022

Ioan Grillo (@ioangrillo) is a contributing writer at The New York Times specializing in crime and drugs. He is the author of El Narco: Inside Mexico's Criminal Insurgency; Gangster Warlords: Drug Dollars, Killing Fields, and the New Politics of Latin America; and Blood Gun Money: How America Arms Gangs and Cartels. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to check out part one here!]

What We Discuss with Ioan Grillo:

The Iron River may sound like something you'd find on a map of Westeros, but it's just a quaint term for the 200,000 guns manufactured or sold in the US moving across the border to Mexico every year.
The private-sale loophole that allows "collectors" in the US to sell guns without requiring identification, background checks, or paperwork — often to criminals and cartels at a tidy profit.
How "straw buyers" — that is, people with clean records — are paid by gun traffickers to pass background checks and buy firearms en masse without raising any red flags. If they are arrested in the act, however, their punishment rarely exceeds probation.
There are 130,000 licensed firearms dealers in the US from which ill-intentioned gun traffickers can make their shady purchases. If that doesn't sound like that many, consider that there are only 14,000 McDonald's restaurants.
Thanks to a Reagan-era law enacted ostensibly to protect the privacy of gun owners, the ATF finds its ability to efficiently trace guns hobbled because it can't use searchable, digital databases of sales.
And much more...

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Miss the conversation we had with behavioral economist Dan Ariely about the invisible (and often frustrating) clockwork that makes us tick? Catch up with episode 417: Dan Ariely | The Hidden Logic That Shapes Our Motivations here!

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700: Ioan Grillo | How America Arms Gangs and Cartels Part One Jul 19, 2022

Ioan Grillo (@ioangrillo) is a contributing writer at The New York Times specializing in crime and drugs. He is the author of El Narco: Inside Mexico's Criminal Insurgency; Gangster Warlords: Drug Dollars, Killing Fields, and the New Politics of Latin America; and Blood Gun Money: How America Arms Gangs and Cartels. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Stay tuned for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Ioan Grillo:

How did Ioan Grillo -- a journalist from the UK -- find himself covering the illicit guns and drugs trade from behind the scenes in cartel-controlled Mexico and other pockets of Latin America?
The opulent cemetery where narcos are buried in multi-leveled, air-conditioned mausoleums that would make the ancient pharaohs blush.
The most devastating examples of human catastrophe Ioan has witnessed while reporting narcos-related crimes over the past two decades.
How much danger is a journalist like Ioan really in while reporting from the thick of such unfettered violence?
How thousands of children are recruited or forced into doing the cartels' most bloody work.
And much more...

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Miss our interview with Freeway Rick Ross, the crack empire kingpin gone good? Catch up with episode 121: Freeway Rick Ross | Life in the Crack Lane here!

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699: Can An Open Marriage Be Anxiety-Free? | Feedback Friday Jul 15, 2022

Your wife and you agree that introducing BDSM and ethical non-monogamy into your marriage has brought you some of the happiest and closest times in your relationship. On the other side of the coin, this new level of communication and honesty has made her more vulnerable than ever to the anxiety and depression she's suffered since childhood. Is there a way to get past the bad without giving up the good this lifestyle provides, or should you just go back to the way things were before? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Opening your marriage and indulging in BDSM fantasies have brought you and your wife closer than ever, but there's a big downside: it sometimes triggers the anxiety and depression she's experienced since childhood. Is this lifestyle worth the trouble, or should you consider this a failed experiment and go back to the way things were before?
Growing up without much in the way of money or luxury, you can't get past feeling guilty now that you have a well-paying job and can finally afford some of the nicer things you've missed out on -- especially when so many of your peers are in debt. Do you deserve to feel guilty for having it good when others don't?
Your mother-in-law is a pathological liar. When she's not telling blatant untruths, she's omitting important details -- like your father-in-law's cancer. Worse, a lifetime spent with her seems to have rubbed off on your husband, who clearly has a problem with honesty. Is it possible to break this cycle and actually trust your family?
You've decided to seek help for your addiction by going to rehab, but how do you break the news to your employers -- at a job you find fulfilling and don't want to lose -- that you'll need to be gone for six weeks?
Your husband has never been emotionally available, and even warned you at the start of your relationship that he'd probably never be able to really open up to you. After a conversation with his sister, you discovered he was bullied as a child by his alcoholic father to the point of self-harm that landed him in the hospital. Do you patiently wait for him to tell you this huge secret, or do you confront him and disclose that you know this piece of his puzzle?
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698: Sam Harris | Rationally Confronting the Irrational Jul 14, 2022

Sam Harris (@samharrisorg) is a neuroscientist, author, and philosopher; he’s also a staunch critic of religion (while being an advocate of mindfulness) who joins the show to discuss some views that — fair warning — many may find controversial. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Sam Harris:

When does stubbornness stop being a virtue and become a confession of intellectual dishonesty?
In what ways does Sam consider himself a bit of an Anti-Trump?
Why do so many people subscribe to the package beliefs of their political parties or religions even when clearly proven scientific facts prove contradictory to these beliefs?
If Sam Harris considers himself primarily a philosopher, how did he wind up with a PhD in neuroscience?
Why do we lie — even when we know how destructive it can be?
And much more...

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Miss our two-part conversation with the Danish family man who infiltrated the illicit North Korean arms trade? Catch up beginning with episode 527: Ulrich “The Mole” Larsen | Undercover in North Korea Part One here!

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697: Peter Santenello | Inspecting Perspectives the Media Neglects Jul 12, 2022

Peter Santenello (@petersantenello) is a videomaker, traveler, and entrepreneur whose videos shine a light on the world the media fails to capture -- without political polarization.

What We Discuss with Peter Santenello:

Why Ukraine was an ideal base of operations for Peter's immersive, culture-hopping videos -- and what made him move to the US just before Russia decided to invade.
For all the problems the US faces on the home front, what do Americans take for granted that people from other countries notice and appreciate right away?
What video equipment does Peter use to stay as mobile (and non-threatening) as possible while maintaining fairly professional quality?
As an American, how does Peter navigate travel in countries with governments that have a less-than-friendly relationship with the United States?
What does Peter do to ensure he doesn't cross any boundaries when interviewing people whose cultures and experiences differ radically from his own -- while keeping his videos interesting for fellow outsiders?
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with tech entrepreneur Rob Reid about the potential for synthetic biology to be leveraged for very good -- and very bad -- outcomes in the not-too-distant future? Catch up with episode 244: Rob Reid | Synthetic Biology for Medicine and Murder here!

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696: You Can't Part from His Cheatin' Heart | Feedback Friday Jul 08, 2022

Your spouse is a louse with a heart that's been cheating. Though you long to leave him, your resolve has been fleeting. You know you should go, so what's making you stay? We'll try to find out on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Did you know The Jordan Harbinger Show not only helps cure cancer, but it safeguards you against being kidnapped in foreign lands? It's true!
When his cheatin' heart has told on him, what's really keeping you from leaving the sneaky snake in the dust where he belongs?
As the cool uncle, would it be appropriate for you to guide your college-age nieces and nephews toward the relief CBD can offer while warning them of the risks to avoid should they seek their kicks with harder drugs typically available on campus?
As a young woman, you're happy the coworkers at your new job don't treat you with blatant disrespect and subject you to emotional abuse like the male-dominated team at your last place of employment. Unfortunately, you find yourself expecting mistreatment and don't want it to become a self-fulfilling prophecy. How can you leave the baggage of the old job behind?
You'd think your spouse might have matured over 10 years of being together and raising three kids, but nope. He still acts like he's 21 -- with the lack of personal responsibility this suggests (for most people). Do you dare hope he'll evolve into an equal partner, or should you look toward moving on?
You want to level up in life, but you struggle to find a way there in spite of doing all the "right" things. How do you handle surrounding yourself with the successful people who might be able to help when they often cause you to feel completely inferior?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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695: Malcolm Gladwell | Imperfect Puzzles and Mismatched Demeanors Jul 07, 2022

Malcolm Gladwell (@gladwell) has written multiple bestsellers that are probably on your shelf right now, including The Tipping Point, Blink, Outliers, What the Dog Saw, and Talking to Strangers. His latest book is The Bomber Mafia: A Dream, a Temptation, and the Longest Night of the Second World War.

What We Discuss with Malcolm Gladwell:

Why you're probably worse at detecting when other people are lying to you than you think you are (but at least it's for a good reason).
We judge people's honesty based on their demeanor, but not everyone's behavior matches what is expected of them -- which often leads to false impressions.
Why do we trust some institutions and people in authority almost without question, and what happens when that trust is (or is perceived to be) violated?
How does Malcolm decide what to explore and study for his next book or podcast, and what happens to the ideas that get discarded along the way?
Why Malcolm finds storytelling that assembles an imperfect puzzle more satisfying than a flawless conclusion.
And much more...

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Miss our episode with nonverbal communication expert Joe Navarro? Catch up with episode 135: Joe Navarro | How to Identify and Protect Yourself from Harmful People here!

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694: Carole Hooven | How Testosterone Dominates and Divides Us Jul 05, 2022

Carole Hooven (@hoovlet) teaches and co-directs the undergraduate program in the Department of Human Evolutionary Biology at Harvard University, and is the author of T: The Story of Testosterone, the Hormone that Dominates and Divides Us.

What We Discuss with Carole Hooven:

What creates differences between the sexes?
How testosterone is at the core of who we are, regardless of gender.
The ways testosterone shapes our minds and bodies in the womb and beyond.
What we've learned about testosterone from people who have transitioned between genders.
How politics is affecting science and research in testosterone.
And much more...

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Miss our interview with entrepreneur, actor, producer, reality TV personality, and former professional skateboarder Rob Dyrdek? Catch up with episode 498: Rob Dyrdek | Manufacturing Amazing with the Dyrdek Machine here!

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693: Lottery | Skeptical Sunday Jul 03, 2022

Millions of people play the lottery every day. Is it just a harmless game, or something more insidious?

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

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On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

How much do people really spend on lottery tickets, and who does most of the buying?
Winning an Oscar, being struck by lightning, or becoming an astronaut are just three things you're more likely to do than win the lottery.
What do governments do with the money brought in by lottery sales? At least some of it is put to good use, right?
Why winning the lottery isn't a guaranteed way to fulfill your dreams -- and is more likely to turn your life into a nightmare.
Why you're better off using the money you'd spend on lottery tickets on almost anything else.
Connect with Jordan on Twitter, on Instagram, and on YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!
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692: Self-Defense Against Ex Led to Unjust Arrest | Feedback Friday Jul 01, 2022

Your faith in the justice system has been shaken because you were arrested for defending yourself against a gun-wielding ex who was threatening to end your life. Now you want to use what you have left of your GI bill to become a criminal defense attorney to help others, but you're still struggling to overcome the trauma you endured from the system's unjust actions against you. What can you do to move on? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/692

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your ambition to become a criminal defense attorney to help others seems to be on hold until you can trust the system that had you arrested for defending yourself against a gun-wielding ex who was threatening to end your life. What can you do to move on?
You had a dream job in the medical field, but proximity to opioids proved too tempting and it led to termination and a criminal record. Now on the path to recovery, you're in search of work you find fulfilling that won't coax you back into the arms of addiction. But where do you even begin?
Your kind and hardworking mother-in-law nearing retirement could be renting out her spare house to help pay mounting medical bills, but instead, it's occupied by her deadbeat nephew who contributes nothing. How can you intervene on her behalf to ensure he starts chipping in without stirring up family drama (and sticking you with the eventual bill)?
Now in your 30s, you'd like to have a baby sooner rather than later. Unfortunately, your husband seems content to keep stalling and you worry that maybe he never really wants to have kids at all. It doesn't help matters that you've found flirty messages between him and his coworker, but you feel like leaving him to find someone new to start a family is risking time you don't have. What do you do?
A decade ago, you and your best friend were very much of the same negative, expect-the-worst mindset. Since then, you've lucked out with a great partner who's been supportive, and your trajectory has been on the up and up. Your friend, however, remains stuck struggling with many of the same problems you once shared, and you find it harder to be there for him in a way that's helpful. What's the best tack to take here?
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691: Shaquille O’Neal | Circling Back on Flat Earth Theory Jun 30, 2022

Shaquille O'Neal (@SHAQ) has been retired from basketball for years, but he’s still got his irons in plenty of fires. Here, we’ll discuss everything from superheroes to law enforcement to business to sports to podcasting to — yes — the Flat Earth Theory. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Shaquille O'Neal:

The real-world experience Shaq endured preparing for a political race in 2020.
How Shaq assembled what he calls The Panel to help manage not only his career but all his important life decisions — and how you can do the same.
Why Shaq doesn’t consider himself a celebrity (and why that still isn’t a good reason to bug him in the middle of dinner).
How Shaq manages his emotions so he stays non-reactive on and off the court.
Does Shaq really believe in the Flat Earth Theory?
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with the late and sorely missed Kobe Bryant — basketball legend, family man, and multimedia mogul? Catch up here with episode 249: Kobe Bryant | Dissecting the Mamba Mentality!

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690: Jane McGonigal | How to See the Future and Be Ready for Anything Jun 28, 2022

Jane McGonigal (@avantgame) is a futurist who specializes in designing games that challenge players to tackle real-world problems, and is the bestselling author of Reality is Broken and SuperBetter. Her latest book is Imaginable: How to See the Future Coming and Feel Ready for Anything ? Even Things That Seem Impossible Today.

What We Discuss with Jane McGonigal:

Why it is more important to be imaginative and insightful than to be 100 percent right when trying to predict what the future has in store for us.
How do we embrace problem scenarios and their solutions ahead of actual emergencies with an attitude of motivation and hope rather than dread?
The imaginative value of scheduling personal and professional plans on your calendar 10 years in advance.
How you can train yourself to spot signals of change that give you an edge on foresight (without falling down conspiracy theory rabbit holes), and imagine the ways anything can be different in the future.
The First 5 Minutes of the Future: a game Jane developed that helps you consider what to do when the next "unthinkable" change happens.
And much more...

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Miss the show where we interviewed Google’s Eric Schmidt? Catch up by listening to episode 201: Eric Schmidt | How a Coach Can Bring out the Best in You here!

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689: Her Beau is Faux, But She Doesn't Know | Feedback Friday Jun 24, 2022

688: A-Rod | Still Having a Ball After All Jun 23, 2022

A-Rod (aka Alex Rodriguez) (@AROD) is a 3x MVP, 14-time All-Star, and World Series champion. As of 2016, he was the highest-paid player in major league baseball history. After 23 years in the game, he's an investor and business mentor preaching the gospel of financial literacy for all.

What We Discuss with A-Rod:

The concept of VCP: vision, capital, and people.
What Alex has learned about business from mentors like Warren Buffett and Magic Johnson, and what he hopes to pass on to his own mentees.
How growing up as a poor kid in Miami informs the way Alex treats people today.
The need for financial literacy to become part of the American education system's core curriculum.
The "Breakfast Club" that keeps Alex's relationship with his daughters real.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/688

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Miss our conversation with world champion boxer and entrepreneur Laila Ali? Catch up with episode 309: Laila Ali | Finding Strength, Spirit, and Personal Power here!

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687: Amy Webb | Changing Lives with Synthetic Biology Jun 21, 2022

Amy Webb (@amywebb) is an author and the founder and CEO of The Future Today Institute -- a leading foresight and strategy firm that helps leaders and their organizations prepare for complex futures. Her latest book is The Genesis Machine: Our Quest to Rewrite Life in the Age of Synthetic Biology.

What We Discuss with Amy Webb:

Synthetic biology will change the world in three key areas: medicine, food, and the environment.
How pandemics might be wiped out by engineering immunity to deadly diseases on demand before they have a chance to take hold. (Alternatively, how pandemics might be created by engineering new diseases against which we have no defense.)
Forget waiting your turn on the donor list: we'll be able to print new vital, life-sustaining organs from scratch instead of relying on unpredictable supply.
When we have the ability to resurrect extinct species, will we possess the wisdom to prudently decide what lives again and what stays dead forever?
How meat can be grown from cells in labs without slaughtering animals and consuming the resources necessary to sustain them.
And much more...

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686: An Abuser's Dead: Get Him Out of Your Head | Feedback Friday Jun 17, 2022

Your uncle abused you when you were very young, and now he's on death's doorstep. You've resolved not to attend his funeral, though this may raise eyebrows among family who don't know the full story. So what's the least awkward way to tell your family not to expect you at the funeral? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/686

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

What's the least awkward way to tell your family not to expect you at the funeral of the uncle who molested you when you were very young?
How do you let a toxic employee go in the most respectful way without making enemies in the process?
You find yourself easily distracted from the only boyfriend you've ever had. Even though you love him dearly, you question the sustainability of your relationship when your eye wanders so easily. Is your future with this man doomed?
The sister you once considered a bit of a superhero has fallen on hard times. How can you help her?
It's hard to have faith in your countrymen and women when they keep voting in representatives who don't have their best interests at heart. What can you do to help them see the light?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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685: Steve Rambam | The Real Life of a Private Investigator Jun 16, 2022

Steve Rambam (@stevenrambam) is the founder and CEO of Pallorium, Inc., a licensed Investigative Agency with offices and affiliates worldwide. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Steve Rambam:

Prime bank guarantee fraud: what is it and how does it work?
Why is the US a “Garden of Eden” for bad guys in general?
How Steve's TV show Nowhere to Hide came to be.
Why Steve's business doubled within two years following a bogus arrest.
Are there scam lists, and are you on one?
And much more...

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Miss our interview with Freeway Rick Ross, the crack empire kingpin gone good? Catch up with episode 121: Freeway Rick Ross | Life in the Crack Lane here!

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684: Desmond Shum | Wealth, Power, Corruption, and Vengeance in China Jun 14, 2022

Desmond Shum is the former husband of arrested Chinese billionaire "Whitney" Duan Weihong and the author of Red Roulette: An Insider’s Story of Wealth, Power, Corruption, and Vengeance in Today’s China.

What We Discuss with Desmond Shum:

Why Desmond's intellectual schoolteacher parents were treated as undesirables by the CCP, and how this led to his family's self-exile to then-British Hong Kong when he was 10.
What the CCP does to keep evidence of events like the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre out of the public eye -- and what Desmond's impression of this particular event was like.
How the economic necessity of corruption to make business sustainable under the watchful eye of the CCP is used as a bargaining chip to keep the operators of these businesses in line.
The path that led Desmond and his wife Whitney to the inner circle of the CCP and allowed them to make billions with the government's blessing -- and the amount of work that went into maintaining the network that allowed this to continue.
The circumstances of Whitney's disappearance, and the eerie phone call he received from her four years later urging him not to publish his tell-all book.
And much more...

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Missed our conversation with Annie Duke — World Series poker champion and author of Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts? Catch up by listening to episode 40: Annie Duke | How to Make Decisions Like a Poker Champ here!

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683: Mad Lad Hates Dad and Treats Whole Family Bad | Feedback Friday Jun 10, 2022

Can there be reconciliation with an estranged son who hates the way his father treated him as a kid and takes it out on the whole family? We'll seek answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/683

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How do you reconcile with an estranged son who hates the way his father treated him as a kid and decides to take it out on the whole family?
How can you move past the resentment you feel over your husband's inaction when you needed help coping with postpartum depression after the birth of your son?
Your parents reneged on their promise to pay for your college, leaving you stuck with massive debt that you only discovered after graduating. What's your best next move?
Your son is legally an adult, but you're concerned about the evidence of vaping you've found in his room -- especially since he wants to be a professional athlete and he grew up with asthma. Worse, he's lying to you about it. What should you do?
You've been (perhaps mistakenly) forwarded part of a conversation with another applicant for the job you're going for. Should you do some research on your competition before your interview, or is it better not to psych yourself out by possibly discovering they're more qualified than you?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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682: Hustle Culture | Deep Dive Jun 09, 2022

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabe (@GabeMizrahi) take a deep dive into the toxic cesspool of hustle culture and emerge with better alternatives you can use to break free from its seductive but icky grip and write yourself a meaningful success story!

What We Discuss:

Hustle culture makes you miserable because it sells you the destination without the journey.
Hustle culture is a toxic sham because it operates like an emotion-manipulating pyramid scheme that pits you against your peers instead of encouraging you to work together.
How you can spot the sure signs of hustle culture and avoid its sticky, wicked clutches.
What you can do to break free of hustle culture if it’s already got its hooks in you.
Better alternatives that will enrich your journey toward success instead of guilting you, shaming you, pressuring you, and making you co-dependent on hustle culture’s empty promises.
And much more…

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681: Bill Browder | Surviving Vladimir Putin's Wrath Jun 07, 2022

Bill Browder (@Billbrowder) pioneered a brand-new market after the fall of The Iron Curtain while making powerful enemies — including Vladimir Putin. He is the author of Red Notice and Freezing Order: A True Story of Money Laundering, Murder, and Surviving Vladimir Putin's Wrath.

What We Discuss with Bill Browder:

The real purpose of disinformation: not to convince you that it's presenting accurate facts, but to cast a seed of doubt over the credibility of the position it's opposing.
How a timely tweet upon being arrested by potentially Russia-corrupted police officers in Spain may have saved Bill Browder's life.
How the Magnitsky Act came about and what it does to sanction Russian human rights violators and kleptocrats.
How the power of Interpol is regularly abused by genocidal policymakers to retrieve escaped prisoners from "safe" havens.
Bill's thoughts on why Putin is making his move in Ukraine now, and what he hopes to accomplish there.
And much more...

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680: Recycling | Skeptical Sunday Jun 05, 2022

Between climate change, global pollution, and a spiraling amount of waste created every single day, we all want to find ways -- even small ways -- to help. And for some people, the easiest way is to recycle. You have a house, plenty of room to separate your garbage, and your city provides different color bins so you don’t get confused between pizza and the box it comes in. And everything works out, right? Well, of course not! Here, we'll weigh the pros and cons of recycling and make sure you're not doing it all wrong.

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/680

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Does recycling really help save the planet? Only if you do it the right way (which we'll discuss).
What would be the unintended consequences of banning plastics entirely?
Why some materials that could be recycled aren't.
What are the massive benefits of recycling metals?
How many resources are saved when we recycle paper?
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Connect with David at his website, on Twitter, on Instagram, on TikTok, and on YouTube, and make sure to check out The David C. Smalley Podcast here or wherever you enjoy listening to fine podcasts! If you like to get out of your house and catch live comedy, keep an eye on David's tour dates here and text David directly at (424) 306-0798 for tickets when he comes to your town!

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679: Mom's Bigotry Makes Romantic Future Hard to See | Feedback Friday Jun 03, 2022

It's difficult to plan for a future with your long-term partner when their mother refuses to entertain the idea of getting to know you. In fact, you've never even met face-to-face because she doesn't like your race. So how do you get your significant other to address the reality that their mom's bigotry makes a romantic future together hard to see? We'll try to get to the bottom of this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/679

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You've never met your partner's mother face-to-face because she doesn't like your race. How do you address the reality that this bigotry makes a future together hard to see?
How do you get over a lifelong reluctance to speak out and get help before your poor performance due to work-related stress takes away your dream career?
You can openly support your Ukrainian coworkers as Putin's aggression against them drags on, but how do you show your Russian colleagues who don't support the war that you recognize their uncertainty and sadness during this difficult time without prompting them to say anything that could get them in trouble with their government?
You were a childhood victim of sexual abuse, and now find yourself as an adult with an addiction to porn and massage parlors that fills you with shame and massive debt. How can you break free from this self-destructive pattern of behavior? [Thanks to clinical psychologist and addiction specialist Dr. Rubin Khoddam for helping us field this one!]
You regret the generosity of offering your ne'er-do-well brother-in-law a job reference because you've come to realize that you can't, in good conscience, vouch for his reliability. What do you do when being generous and making the right call don’t quite line up?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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678: Chris Voss | Hostage Negotiation Tactics for Everyday Life Jun 02, 2022

Chris Voss (@VossNegotiation) is a former FBI hostage negotiator and author of Never Split the Difference: Negotiating as If Your Life Depended on It. He joins the show to discuss how we can be more effective negotiators by using hostage negotiation techniques.

What We Discuss with Chris Voss:

The principles behind negotiation and emotional persuasion.
Three types of negotiators you’ll encounter — The Analyst, The Assertive, and The Accommodator — and how to size them up.
How to influence the way people size you up.
Defusing negative emotions.
Generating rapport in difficult situations.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/678

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677: Sam Cooper | How the West Was Infiltrated by Its Enemies May 31, 2022

Sam Cooper (@scoopercooper) is a national investigative journalist for Global News and co-author of Wilful Blindness, How a Network of Narcos, Tycoons, and CCP Agents Infiltrated the West.

What We Discuss with Sam Cooper:

How -- and why -- is the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) directly responsible for waging a reverse Opium War from China against the West?
How does the CCP operate in tandem with criminal organizations to further its interests in the West?
What does the CCP do to entice and recruit Westerners to become mouthpieces of government propaganda?
How the CCP uses gangsters, gambling, drugs, and real estate to launder massive amounts of money in the West while simultaneously undermining the democratic societies in which they operate.
What is the Five Eyes alliance, how is interference by the CCP jeopardizing its stability, and why is this something the West needs to worry about sooner rather than later?
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/677

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Miss our conversation with David Kilgour, author of Bloody Harvest: Organ Harvesting of Falun Gong Practitioners in China? Catch up with episode 497: David Kilgour | The Heartless Art of Forced Organ Harvesting here!

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676: The Olympics | Skeptical Sunday May 29, 2022

The Olympic games hold a place of reverence in the hearts of people around the world. But for the athletes who wreck their bodies and their bank accounts training for years to compete in the Olympics for glory and national pride -- especially the ones who hail from Team USA -- are the games kind of a sham?

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/676

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

In spite of the PR boost nations get whenever their teams win medals and the influx of cash brought in by the games, the United States is one of the few countries that doesn't spend a dime supporting its Olympic athletes.
A so-called non-profit, the US Olympic & Paralympic Committee brought in $317 million in revenue in 2018, including $122 million in broadcast revenue, which resulted in $48 million in profit. The CEO made $800,000 in compensation.
60% of the athletes who train full-time for years to have a chance at competing in the Olympics do not consider themselves financially stable, often relying on low-paying gig economy jobs to fund their journey.
For Team USA athletes who win medals, the USOPC pays out $37,500 for gold, $22,500 for silver, and $15,000 for bronze. In contrast, Singapore rewards its athletes with $1 million for gold, $500,000 for silver, and $250,000 for bronze.
In 2012, half of the track and field athletes made less than $15,000 per year, while the track and field CEO earned $1.2 million in 2018. In 2012, US News and World Report found it cost around $100,000 per year to be an athlete in the Olympics.
Connect with Jordan on Twitter, on Instagram, and on YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!
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675: A Tenant, Psychotic, Makes Your Life Chaotic | Feedback Friday May 27, 2022

674: Ken Croke | Undercover in an Outlaw Biker Gang Part Two May 26, 2022

Ken Croke is a retired ATF agent who worked undercover for years to bust numerous criminal organizations, and is the co-author of Riding with Evil: Taking Down the Notorious Pagan Motorcycle Gang. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure you've had a listen to part one here!]

What We Discuss with Ken Croke:

How did Ken (and his wife, who was also a federal agent) keep their undercover lives separate from their home lives without jeopardizing either?
Working undercover over the course of two years, what were some of Ken's closest calls that almost compromised his cover -- and possibly his life?
How is evidence gathered in a way that will hold up in court without blowing an undercover agent's cover?
What signals that it's time for an undercover operation to end?
Does Ken worry about what his former gang associates might do if their paths should ever cross again?
And much more...

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673: Ken Croke | Undercover in an Outlaw Biker Gang Part One May 24, 2022

Ken Croke is a retired ATF agent who worked undercover for years to bust numerous criminal organizations, and is the co-author of Riding with Evil: Taking Down the Notorious Pagan Motorcycle Gang. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Keep an eye out for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Ken Croke:

What's the hardest part about keeping an undercover identity intact while under heavy scrutiny by some of the world's most paranoid and dangerous miscreants?
How does the hierarchy of an outlaw biker gang work, and what does the process of becoming a trusted member entail?
What does an undercover agent do to pass among criminals without actually committing crimes (or stepping outside the boundaries of what's been cleared in advance)?
How do outlaw bikers really feel about the way their subculture is portrayed in popular media (e.g., Sons of Anarchy)?
What did Ken's wife and kids do while he was undercover for two years?
And much more...

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672: Toothpaste | Skeptical Sunday May 22, 2022

Two or three times a day, every day, for most of your life, you use toothpaste. But what’s in it? Is it actually good for you? And why is there a scary label on the back warning you not to swallow it? If you want to know the answers to these questions and more about toothpaste, nine out of 10 dentists (might very well) recommend this episode!

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/672

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

If toothpaste is supposedly safe enough to put in your mouth three times a day, why is there a warning to call your local poison control center if you happen to swallow it?
Fluoride can strengthen teeth and reduce the risk of cavities, but too much exposure can cause problems from bone disease to certain cancers. So why is it in most toothpaste and 70% of our drinking water, and how is it regulated?
What sneaky loophole allows toothpaste manufacturers to bypass the legal disclosure of certain ingredients in their products that might cause us to think twice about using them?
What are some of these rarely listed ingredients, and what are the hazards of using them?
How can we keep our teeth and gums clean and healthy without exposing ourselves to potential toxins?
Connect with Jordan on Twitter, on Instagram, and on YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!
Connect with David at his website, on Twitter, on Instagram, on TikTok, and on YouTube, and make sure to check out The David C. Smalley Podcast here or wherever you enjoy listening to fine podcasts! If you like to get out of your house and catch live comedy, keep an eye on David's tour dates here and text David directly at (424) 306-0798 for tickets when he comes to your town!

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671: Cheating Husband Caught in His Own Clap Trap | Feedback Friday May 20, 2022

670: Vanessa Van Edwards | The Science of Succeeding with People May 19, 2022

Vanessa Van Edwards (@vvanedwards) is the lead investigator at human behavior research lab Science of People and the author of Captivate: The Science of Succeeding with People and Cues: Master the Secret Language of Charismatic Communication. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Vanessa Van Edwards:

How can nonverbal communication affect the first impression you make to someone — even if they’re just hearing your voice over a telephone call?
Explore the science of popularity — what makes the cool kids so cool?
Understand the difference between social attraction and romantic attraction — and why they both matter.
Find out what we can learn about people from their photographs — especially on dating sites.
What interesting patterns turn up in researching episodes of reality television shows Blind Date and Shark Tank?
And much more…

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Miss our conversation with FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss? Catch up with episode 165: Chris Voss | Negotiate as If Your Life Depended on It here!

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669: Dallas Taylor | The Psychology of Sound Design May 17, 2022

Dallas Taylor is the host and creator of Twenty Thousand Hertz, a podcast revealing the stories behind the world’s most recognizable and interesting sounds. He is also the Creative Director of Defacto Sound, a TED mainstage speaker, a regular contributor to major publications, and a respected thought leader on the narrative power of sound.

What We Discuss with Dallas Taylor:

How sound designers create audio more in line with what our brains expect to hear when capturing it in reality would fall short.
How the tricks of sound design are akin to a magician's ability to invisibly manipulate our emotions.
Why we hear certain sounds recycled in movies and trailers to the point of cliché.
With the perspective-bending nature of sound design occupying so many of his waking hours, does Dallas find elements of the job extending into off-the-clock parts of his life?
Analog vs. digital (and why many prefer to rely on the older technology).
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with Moby — musician, singer, songwriter, producer, animal rights activist, and author? Catch up here with episode 196: Moby | What to Do When Success Makes You Miserable!

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668: Tipping | Skeptical Sunday May 15, 2022

667: Friend's Sicko Spouse Keeps Infecting Our House | Feedback Friday May 13, 2022

Your inseparable friend's perpetually ill spouse seems to get a sick kick out of infecting your family on the regular and refuses to respect any boundaries you've tried to establish that might keep her and her nasty cooties at bay. If you didn't know any better, you'd suspect she was doing it on purpose! What can you do to protect the health of your household from this physically -- and perhaps mentally -- unwell woman? We'll try to find a remedy to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/667

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your friend's perpetually ill spouse seems to get a sick kick out of infecting your family on the regular. How can you keep her and her nasty cooties at bay?
Must you bid your love adieu to dodge her herpes simplex 2?
Is it time to cut loose the "friend" who ghosts you profusely?
How can you remain an influential, vital part of your child's life when they live with your ex on the other side of the world?
You suspect you're clinically depressed, but how can you ask for help when the thought of therapy just adds to your stress?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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666: How to Ask for a Promotion | Deep Dive May 12, 2022

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabe (@GabeMizrahi) take a deep dive into their tried-and-true approach to asking for a promotion, maximizing your chances of landing it, and building on it to create a thriving career.

What We Discuss:

The important questions to ask yourself before approaching your boss for a raise or a promotion.
What you can start doing to ensure you get a raise or promotion next time around if you can't quite justify one yet.
How to build your case for a raise or promotion when you're ready to take one on.
The best practices for negotiation when the floor is yours.
What to do if you don't get the raise or promotion on the first try.
And much more...

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Did you miss our deep dive into what you should do if you’re looking for a new job or relationship and you want to know how to get your foot in the door — while avoiding the mistakes that are liable to get that door slammed in your face? Catch up with episode 629: Getting Your Foot in the Door | Deep Dive here!

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665: Luis Navia | 25 Years Inside the Narco Cartels May 10, 2022

Luis Navia worked for nearly 25 years as a cocaine trafficker for the deadliest Colombian and Mexican cartels until the law caught up with him in 2000. He is the co-author (with Jesse Fink) of Pure Narco: One Man's True Story of 25 Years Inside the Cartels.

What We Discuss with Luis Navia:

Why did Luis Navia -- a Georgetown student and the privileged son of an affluent sugar trader -- get involved in the illicit international cocaine trade with the most ruthless and infamous Mexican and Colombian drug cartels?
How did Luis move between 200 to 300 tons of cocaine (roughly worth $10 billion) over the course of 25 years -- and live to tell the tale?
Why did Luis insist on carrying out his business without a weapon -- in spite of being regularly surrounded by the perpetrators of unimaginably brutal violence?
What are the logistics for smuggling massive amounts of cocaine over international borders with limited space and personnel?
How did Operation Journey, an anti-narcotics effort coordinated across 12 nations and led by the United States and Great Britain, finally put an end to Luis' lucrative cocaine trafficking career?
And much more...

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Miss our two-part conversation with the Caravaggio of currency counterfeiting? Catch up by starting with Episode 488: Frank Bourassa | The World’s Greatest Counterfeiter Part One here!

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664: Reiki Healing | Skeptical Sunday May 08, 2022

Is Reiki -- the not-so-ancient Japanese energy healing technique by which your psychic empath aunt swears -- a legitimate way to treat ailments like cancer, diabetic neuropathy, anxiety, lactose intolerance, and cooties? Or is it nothing more than a placebo that, at best, might offer you a relaxing way to spend an hour of your day -- and a day of your savings? Here on Skeptical Sunday, it's all hands on deck to discover the truth about the controversial practice of Reiki healing.

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions.

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/664

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

How "ancient" is the hallowed practice of Reiki healing?
With over 800 hospitals in the world offering Reiki -- including Johns Hopkins and the Mayo Clinic -- there must be some tangible benefit to this energy healing technique, right?
What scientific evidence do we have to support the efficacy of Reiki healing?
How [much] does someone [have to pay to] become a Reiki practitioner?
What can (and what can't) Reiki do for you?
Connect with Jordan on Twitter, on Instagram, and on YouTube. If you have something you'd like us to tackle here on Skeptical Sunday, drop Jordan a line at jordan@jordanharbinger.com and let him know!
Connect with David at his website, on Twitter, on Instagram, on TikTok, and on YouTube, and make sure to check out The David C. Smalley Podcast here or wherever you enjoy listening to fine podcasts! If you like to get out of your house and catch live comedy, keep an eye on David's tour dates here and text David directly at (424) 306-0798 for tickets when he comes to your town!

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663: Thinking of Another Dude: Is Marriage Screwed? | Feedback Friday May 06, 2022

662: Daniel J. Levitin | How to Think Critically in the Post-Truth Era May 05, 2022

Daniel J. Levitin (@danlevitin) is a cognitive psychologist, neuroscientist, musician, record producer, and author of Weaponized Lies: How to Think Critically in the Post-Truth Era. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Daniel J. Levitin:

The most important quality for anyone who wants to be an evidence-based, critical thinker.
Why even society’s smartest people fall victim to misinformation.
The first step to making good decisions.
How to dismantle bad arguments on the fly.
Why you need to look beyond averages when making a case.
And much more…

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Miss the show we did with award-winning cybersecurity journalist Nicole Perlroth? Catch up with episode 542: Nicole Perlroth | Who’s Winning the Cyberweapons Arms Race? here!

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661: Rachel Zoffness | Managing Pain In Your Body and Brain May 03, 2022

Dr. Rachel Zoffness (@DrZoffness) is a pain psychologist, international speaker, medical consultant, educator, and author of The Pain Management Workbook: Powerful CBT and Mindfulness Skills to Take Control of Pain and Reclaim Your Life.

What We Discuss with Dr. Rachel Zoffness:

Pain lives in the brain, not the body (which is why amputees often report sensing it in limbs they no longer have).
The overlap between physical and emotional pain, and why they co-occur 100% of the time.
How the "pain dial" in your brain works: what turns it up, and what turns it down.
The ways in which trauma, anxiety, and depression amplify pain.
Why pain medicine is broken and how we can fix it.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/661

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Miss the show we did with Jack Barsky — author of Deep Undercover: My Secret Life and Tangled Allegiances as a KGB Spy in America? Catch up here with episode 285: Jack Barsky | Deep Undercover with a KGB Spy in America!

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660: Chemtrails | Skeptical Sunday May 01, 2022

659: Her Spouse Raped You. Can Friendship Stay True? | Feedback Friday Apr 29, 2022

Can your friendship with the woman whose husband raped you on their wedding day ever recover? Perhaps a better question to ask is: should it? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/659

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Can your friendship with the woman whose husband raped you on their wedding day ever recover? Perhaps a better question to ask is: should it?
How can you communicate with your Russian parents when they've been brainwashed by state propaganda?
Are your friends trying to grow their network, or are they trying to clandestinely rope you into their undercover MLM?
If management and law enforcement don't want to protect you and your coworkers from the dangerous, mentally unstable members of the homeless community camped across the street from your office, what can you do to ensure your safety?
When your last five roommate situations ended on a sour note, are you wrong to wonder if you might be the common denominator that invites neverending chaos into the equation?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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658: Shanna Swan | The Reproduction Crisis and Humanity's Future Apr 28, 2022

Dr. Shanna Swan (@drshannaswan) is the Professor of Environmental Medicine and Public Health at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, and the author of Count Down: How Our Modern World Is Threatening Sperm Counts, Altering Male and Female Reproductive Development, and Imperiling the Future of the Human Race.

What We Discuss with Dr. Shanna Swan:

Why has sperm count among men in Western countries decreased by over 50 percent in the past four decades?
What can increasing reproductive problems in the animal kingdom tell us about diminishing human fertility?
The same chemicals that cause reproductive decline are responsible for the obesity epidemic.
What are some of the best practices we can personally observe for recovering from some of the most common fertility issues we face?
What steps can society take today to ensure we have enough of a population to constitute a society tomorrow?
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/658

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Miss our conversation with Ishmael Beah, a former child soldier and New York Times bestselling author? Get caught up with episode 622: Ishmael Beah | Memoirs of a Boy Soldier here!

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657: Josh Peck | Happy People Are Annoying Apr 26, 2022

Josh Peck (@ItsJoshPeck) is an actor (currently appearing as Drew on How I Met Your Father), comedian, YouTuber, and author of Happy People Are Annoying.

What We Discuss with Josh Peck:

Why Josh considers it a blessing he grew up before social media dominated the landscape of adolescence.
How Josh went from wild child to grounded, friendly father (instead of becoming some kind of "drunk Hollywood jerkface") without knowing his own father until later in life.
What Josh did to overcome the food addiction that once had him tipping the scales at 297 -- when he was just a kid.
How Josh became a standup comedian at the tender age of 11, and what he did to relate to his significantly older audience.
How ego can turn someone into an imposter -- and how this is different from the common phenomenon of imposter syndrome.
And much more...

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Miss our episode with spooky mentalist Derren Brown? Catch up with episode 150: Derren Brown | Using the Power of Suggestion for Good here!

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656: Your Stalker's Sister is Dating Your Brother | Feedback Friday Apr 22, 2022

Having a stalker is bad enough. But what happens when that stalker starts showing up at family functions because their sister is now dating your brother? Is it possible to ensure your safety without infringing on your sibling's relationship? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/656

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

A testimonial from a listener who secured a great job after following advice from our deep dive on how to get your foot in the door!
How can you help the people of Ukraine as they continue to suffer the atrocities of invasion by Russian forces? Here’s a list.
What do you do when confronted with a romance like no other: your stalker's sister is dating your brother?
Your significant other hates their job, feels stuck because their current skill set doesn't offer any alternatives, and brings this negativity home every night. How can you address the effect their work is having on your relationship without making them feel even more hopeless?
You fear your tendency to cry when discussing things that are unfair or unjust may be holding you back and keeping others from taking you seriously, but therapy has thus far been unsuccessful in keeping these involuntary tears in check. So what can you do? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
Your spouse once lived a chaotic life of addiction and sometimes homelessness in her hometown, but found the road to recovery that led to you and an amazing job in another state. Now her lonely father is encouraging her to move back, but you worry that leaving her job and relocating to the very place that marks her troubled history could trigger a relapse. What's the best way to guide her in the right direction?
When your bosses constantly ignore your advice that turns out later to have been the right course, how can you resist saying "I told you so" and, instead, use these incidents to reinforce their confidence in what you suggest?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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655: David Eagleman | How Our Brains Construct Reality Apr 21, 2022

David Eagleman (@davideagleman) is a Stanford neuroscientist, host of Emmy-nominated PBS/BBC series The Brain, and author of many leather-bound books, including Incognito: The Secret Lives of the Brain, The Brain: The Story of You, and Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with David Eagleman:

Why our conscious brain should be grateful for its separation from the subconscious brain.
What is sensory substitution, and how might it allow the blind to “see,” the deaf to “hear,” and create completely new, superhuman senses altogether?
Your umwelt is not my umwelt: a shared environment is several realities, depending on how it’s being sensed.
Alien hands, intellectual flexibility, zombie routines, and smartphone symbiosis.
How might technology augment our brains in the not-too-distant future?
And much more...

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Miss our conversation about the spooky nature of perception with world-renowned neuroscientist Beau Lotto? Catch up with episode 177: Beau Lotto | Why You See Differently When You Deviate here!

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654: Chris Miller & Brandon Wheeler | News from Ukraine's Warfront Apr 19, 2022

Former US Secretary of Defense Chris Miller and Freedom Research Foundation's Brandon Wheeler join us after meeting with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's top general and intelligence officers to share fresh perspectives from the war front.

What We Discuss with Chris Miller & Brandon Wheeler:

Putin's unintended consequence: how Russia’s actions have consolidated the entire Western world.
Why isn't there a no-fly zone over Ukraine?
Are sanctions against Russia working?
What else can the West do to contain Putin’s Russia?
Predictions about Russia's plans and strategies moving forward, and what Putin's likely ambitions beyond this invasion entail.
And much more...

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Have you heard our interview with Yuriy Matsarsky, a Ukrainian journalist turned civilian fighter against the Russian invasion? Catch up with episode 638: Yuriy Matsarsky | Fighting for Ukraine here!

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653: Ear Candling | Skeptical Sunday Apr 17, 2022

652: Sad About Dad's Sexist Thoughts Re: Assault | Feedback Friday Apr 15, 2022

651: Anja Shortland | How Kidnap Insurance Works Apr 14, 2022

Anja Shortland is a professor of political economy at King’s College, London who specializes in the economics of crime. She is the author of Kidnap: Inside the Ransom Business and Lost Art: The Art Loss Register Casebook Volume One.

What We Discuss with Anja Shortland:

How many people are kidnapped every year for ransom, and how many actually return from the ordeal alive?
What incentives do kidnappers have to treat hostages nonviolently and bargain for their release in good faith?
How do insurers keep vulnerable clients from letting down their guard once a policy has been obtained?
The protection theory that explains how crime organizations (e.g., the mafia) effectively stabilize the kidnap-for-ransom industry.
Why offering a higher ransom than demanded is the worst strategy for ensuring a hostage's safe release.
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with Somali pirate hostage Michael Scott Moore? Catch up with episode 115: Michael Scott Moore | What It’s Really like to Be a Pirate Hostage here!

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650: Brian Klaas | The Corruptible Influence of Power Apr 12, 2022

Brian Klaas (@brianklaas) is an associate professor in global politics at University College London, host of the Power Corrupts podcast, and author of Corruptible: Who Gets Power and How It Changes Us.

What We Discuss with Brian Klaas:

How accurate was historian Lord Acton's assessment that "power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely"?
Why do people become corrupt? Is it the system working on them from the outside or something in human nature working on them from within?
What kind of people become corrupt? Is everyone susceptible to corruption's temptations?
When it comes to corruption, should our leaders be held to higher standards than the rest of us?
How can we create fair systems to incentivize people to resist corruption in favor of the straight and narrow?
And much more...

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649: Arranged Marriage Threatens Lesbian Couple | Feedback Friday Apr 08, 2022

Parental plans for an arranged marriage threaten a lesbian couple's future. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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648: Susan Cain | Introverts Unite for a Quiet Revolution Apr 07, 2022

Susan Cain (@susancain) is, in her own words, an "unlikely" award-winning speaker, and bestselling author of Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking. Her latest book is Bittersweet: How Sorrow and Longing Make Us Whole. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Susan Cain:

How “quiet” came to be a pejorative term as the West urbanized and placed more value on personality (extroversion) over character (introversion).
Better ways to understand our introverted friends (or selves).
Action steps for introverts to become more social.
Why being an introvert might actually be an advantage — in social situations, negotiation, and creative pursuits.
Why brainstorming doesn’t work and is mostly a social exercise vs. a creative one.
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with producer, author, and Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey? Catch up with episode 455: Matthew McConaughey | Following Life’s Greenlights to Success here!

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647: Karim Hijazi | When Cyber War Goes Kinetic Apr 05, 2022

Karim Hijazi (@karimhijazi) is the founder, chairman, and CEO of cyber intelligence company Prevailion, and creator and host of The Introverted Iconoclast podcast.

What We Discuss with Karim Hijazi:

How vulnerable is the Internet and how much of our current infrastructure would suffer if it were to go down tomorrow?
What are the biggest threats to the security of your privacy, your bank account, your company, and your country?
How cyber warfare can lead to kinetic (i.e., real) warfare with physical consequences.
Why the current efforts of companies and governments to mitigate digital security risks are woefully insufficient.
What are our best practices for staying as safe from cyber attacks as possible?
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/647

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Miss the show we did with award-winning cybersecurity journalist Nicole Perlroth? Catch up with episode 542: Nicole Perlroth | Who’s Winning the Cyberweapons Arms Race? here!

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646: Expiration Dates | Skeptical Sunday Apr 03, 2022

645: Is a Bridesmaid Fight Worth a Disinvite? | Feedback Friday Apr 01, 2022

Everyone knows that when tweetle beetles fight, it's called a tweetle beetle battle. But bridesmaids brawling at a bachelorette bash just make wedding plans more of a pain in the ass. Now, to fend off further fighting, the bride must decide who she's disinviting. Boo, hoo! But who? Which one gets the axe; which one gets to stay? We hope to find out this Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

After a brawl between two bridesmaids at the bachelorette bash, the bride now has to disinvite one to the wedding. But who should she choose?
Does Jordan Harbinger ever get tired of saying "Jordan Harbinger?"
Aside from this one, have Gabe or Jordan ever done any weird jobs?
Just because an oil is classified as "essential" doesn't mean it's necessary to put it on your family's food, right? Right?
Do we ever get generous offers from shady sponsors?
What’s the most embarrassing thing that's ever happened to Jordan and Gabe (that they're willing to fess up to)?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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Miss our interview with Bar Rescue‘s Jon Taffer? Catch up with episode 142: Jon Taffer | Raising Your Bar and Crushing All Excuses here!

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644: Laowhy86 | How the Chinese Social Credit Score System Works Part Two Mar 31, 2022

Laowhy86 (@laowhy86) -- aka Matthew Tye, aka C-Milk -- shared the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of life as an American in China on his YouTube channel for 10 years until he caught the attention of the CCP and barely escaped. This is his story. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to listen to part one here first!]

What We Discuss with Laowhy86:

What the Chinese social credit system is, the factors that increase or diminish someone's score, and the consequences someone with a low score faces.
How the Kremlin is cribbing the Chinese Communist Party's propaganda playbook for its own nefarious purposes.
Why, after 10 years of having mostly positive things to say about life in China, Laowhy86 suddenly found himself on the run from the authorities and barely escaping the country.
How Laowhy86 went from lifestyle vlogging to covering things mainstream journalists couldn't (or wouldn't) touch.
Myths perpetrated by the CCP that need to be dispelled.
And much more...

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Miss our two-parter with wrongfully imprisoned Erik Aude? Catch up by starting with episode 147: Erik Aude | Imprisoned in Pakistan for a Crime He Didn’t Commit Part One here!

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643: Laowhy86 | How the Chinese Social Credit Score System Works Part One Mar 29, 2022

Laowhy86 (@laowhy86) -- aka Matthew Tye, aka C-Milk -- shared the good, the bad, and the ugly aspects of life as an American in China on his YouTube channel for 10 years until he caught the attention of the CCP and barely escaped. This is his story. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Stay tuned for the second part later this week!]

What We Discuss with Laowhy86:

What the Chinese social credit system is, the factors that increase or diminish someone's score, and the consequences someone with a low score faces.
How the Kremlin is cribbing the Chinese Communist Party's propaganda playbook for its own nefarious purposes.
Why, after 10 years of having mostly positive things to say about life in China, Laowhy86 suddenly found himself on the run from the authorities and barely escaping the country.
How Laowhy86 went from lifestyle vlogging to covering things mainstream journalists couldn't (or wouldn't) touch.
Myths perpetrated by the CCP that need to be dispelled.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/643

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Miss the conversation we had with scambuster Coffeezilla? Catch up with episode 368: Coffeezilla | How to Expose Fake Guru Scams here!

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642: Living In Fear of the Fiend Who Lurks Near | Feedback Friday Mar 25, 2022

Several violent encounters with your erratic, mentally ill neighbor over the years leave you constantly in fear of his return. In spite of being a repeat felon, the law doesn't seem to be doing much to keep him in check -- leaving him to run loose as a danger to himself and others. What can you do to keep your family safe from this menace to your community? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How can you keep your family safe from the violent maniac who lives in your neighborhood when the long arm of the law seems short-handed? [Thanks to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us field this one!]
How can you enjoy your passion for travel while maintaining strong relationships and creating new ones?
While you fear being alone, is it worth staying in a relationship that's guaranteed to lead to marriage when your partner's many flaws -- including that time they cheated on you -- give you cause for concern?
When faith forbids your attraction to people of the same sex, is it possible to "pray the gay away?"
You've been following along with the lessons from Six-Minute Networking, but you're only 16. Do the same strategies for networking as an adult apply to teenagers?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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Miss our two-part conversation with North Korean defector and activist Yeonmi Park? Start catching up with episode 578: Yeonmi Park | A North Korean Girl’s Journey to Freedom Part One here!

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641: How to Quit Your Job the Right Way | Deep Dive Mar 24, 2022

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabe (@GabeMizrahi) have helped a lot of people optimize their chances at landing dream jobs, but this is only half of the equation. It's also important to consider the way you end things with your soon-to-be ex-employer so you don't needlessly burn bridges you've built along the way. Don't be that person! Here's a deep dive into how to quit your job the right way.

What We Discuss:

The important questions to ask before making the commitment to quit your job.
How to break the news to your employer in the right order.
How to set your team up for success long after you've made your exit.
Why you should take the time to craft a great goodbye email to your peers, and what you might say.
How to make quitting a transition to a new phase of your relationship with former employers and colleagues rather than a final farewell -- and why you should stay close and connected long past the time you've collected your last paycheck.
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with prolific art forger Ken Perenyi? Catch up here with episode 282: The Secret Life of an American Art Forger!

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640: Peter Zeihan | Why the World Should Care About Ukraine Mar 22, 2022

Peter Zeihan (@PeterZeihan) is a geopolitical strategist and author of The Absent Superpower, The Accidental Superpower, Disunited Nations, and the upcoming The End of the World is Just the Beginning: Mapping the Collapse of Globalization.

What We Discuss with Peter Zeihan:

How did the Russian invasion of Ukraine become a "now or never" scenario for Putin?
Even if Russia "wins" this conflict by sheer numbers, how difficult will it be to maintain control of Ukraine -- and what can we expect Putin's next move to be?
What the US and its NATO allies are doing to keep the desperation of a nuclear confrontation at bay.
Why Peter believes Putin's ruthless pruning of threats to his personal power -- leaving no competent next-generation successors -- will ensure he's the last president of the Russian Federation as we know it.
Are China's designs on Taiwan likely to be deterred by the difficulty faced by Russia's forces in Ukraine?
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with award-winning cybersecurity journalist Nicole Perlroth? Catch up with episode 542: Nicole Perlroth | Who’s Winning the Cyberweapons Arms Race? here!

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639: Dealing with Your Darling's DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder) | Feedback Friday Mar 18, 2022

638: Yuriy Matsarsky | Fighting for Ukraine Mar 17, 2022

Yuriy Matsarsky is a Ukrainian journalist turned civilian fighter against the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Since the incursion began, he's been keeping the world updated with events as they happen as the host of the daily podcast Fighting for Ukraine.

What We Discuss with Yuriy Matsarsky:

Why did Yuriy -- and so many of his civilian countrymen and women -- turn in the tools of their trades for assault rifles to defend their homeland against the professional army tasked with invading it?
Why Yuriy considers these Russian invaders more heartless and brutal against civilians -- including women and children -- than even ISIS terrorists he's encountered in war zones.
What Yuriy hopes Westerners come to understand about this conflict sooner rather than later that often gets missed by mainstream media.
What day-to-day life and overall morale are like for Ukrainian defenders, and how Yuriy sees this conflict ultimately playing out.
Short of picking up a rifle and heading to Kyiv, what can you do to help Yuriy and his fellow defenders keep resisting the advances of their uninvited neighbors?
And much more...

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Miss our interview with Read & Riot: A Pussy Riot Guide to Activism author Nadya Tolokonnikova? Catch up with episode 118: Pussy Riot’s Nadya Tolokonnikova | How to Read and Riot here!

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637: Bill von Hippel | Where the Social Leap Lands Mar 15, 2022

Bill von Hippel (@billvonhippel) is a professor of psychology at the University of Queensland and the author of The Social Leap: The New Evolutionary Science of Who We Are, Where We Come From, and What Makes Us Happy.

What We Discuss with Bill von Hippel:

What our eyes tell us about how humans evolved to cooperate with one another.
How a psychological phenomenon called the theory of mind makes us aware that mental states of others don't match our own, and why this trait gives human beings a unique advantage in the animal kingdom.
Why hunter-gatherer societies are more egalitarian than what we see in modern Western civilization.
Why so many of us hate the way we look in photographs.
Can animals lie?
And much more...

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Miss the conversation we had with scambuster Coffeezilla? Catch up with episode 368: Coffeezilla | How to Expose Fake Guru Scams here!

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636: Is It Wrong to Decline Guardianship of Family? | Feedback Friday Mar 11, 2022

You and your spouse made the decision long ago not to have children of your own. So was it wrong to hesitate when your brother-in-law asked you to assume guardianship over his children should the unthinkable happen to him? We'll try to get to the bottom of this conundrum and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

First off: the good pastor from episode 571 shares what he's been up to since we last spoke.
Are you wrong to decline your brother-in-law's request to assume guardianship over his children should the unthinkable happen?
By happenstance, you did a favor for someone who turns out to be a bigwig at a company where your son would like to apply for a job. Is there a non-awkward way to approach this person for a possible lead?
Can there be such a thing as closure when a seemingly dandy keen college romance ends in a sudden, inexplicable breakup?
You adopted a puppy just a few weeks after losing the family dog you'd known since childhood. Now you find yourself having full-blown panic attacks worrying about all the things that could go wrong with the new pet. What can you do to ease this ever-present, crippling anxiety sooner rather than later?
You and your spouse speak multiple languages, and you'd like to pass them along to your newborn daughter. What can you do to ensure you're not unintentionally overwhelming her in the process?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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635: Joe Barone | Living in Dread Between the Mob and the Feds Part Two Mar 10, 2022

Joe Barone was born into a life of crime from both sides of his family, became the longest-running mafia informant in the history of the FBI when his father was killed, and now lives in hiding from people in both camps who want him dead or behind bars. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to catch part one here!]

What We Discuss with Joe Barone:

The many reasons Joe now considers the FBI to be more treacherous than the mob.
What Joe was allowed and not allowed to do by the FBI while blending in with the mob.
How Joe prevented the murder of a federal prosecutor and a US district judge.
How Joe's relationship with the FBI soured after 18 years of being its top informant.
The consequences Joe continues to suffer as a result of this soured relationship, and what he hopes the future brings.
And much more...

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Miss our two-parter with former mobster Anthony S. Luciano? Get caught up by starting with episode 425: Anthony S. Luciano Raimondi | The Mob Enforcer Part One here!

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634: Joe Barone | Living in Dread Between the Mob and the Feds Part One Mar 08, 2022

Joe Barone was born into a life of crime from both sides of his family, became the longest-running mafia informant in the history of the FBI when his father was killed, and now lives in hiding from people in both camps who want him dead or behind bars. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Make sure to catch part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Joe Barone:

What it was like being born into -- and growing up in -- a crime family, and how Joe was swayed into the life in spite of aspiring to become a postman.
The real glue that ties mob families together has nothing to do with honor or unity.
How his father's murder was used to turn Joe into an FBI informant for 18 years.
What it was like for Joe to live a double life among mobsters -- keeping his cool while fearing for his life -- during those 18 years as an informant.
How much does it cost to hire mafia "assistance" in intimidating or eliminating a personal archnemesis?
And much more...

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Miss our two-parter with Sammy “The Bull” Gravano, former second-in-command of the Gambino organized-crime family? Start catching up with episode 587: Sammy “The Bull” Gravano | Mafia Underboss Part One here!

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633: Finding Work Fast with a Criminal Past | Feedback Friday Mar 04, 2022

Getting your record expunged after the embarrassment of earning a DUI can take years, but you need to land a job today. So how do you find work fast when you have a criminal past? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/633

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Getting your record expunged after the embarrassment of earning a DUI can take years, but you need to land a job today. So how do you find work fast when you have a criminal past? [Thanks to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us field this one!]
Despite working in tech -- arguably the most optimistic field there is -- you find yourself battling a constant wave of hopelessness over the escalating climate crisis and the future of the planet. What can you do to keep your eco-anxiety in check?
When confronting your fiancée with text messages suggesting she's been cheating on you with a co-worker, she insists it never got physical and she wants to reconcile. But can you ever trust her enough to carry on with the wedding you've been planning?
As an experienced world traveler on a gap year before college, you've researched places you want to visit that your very concerned parents have "forbid" you to consider -- like Iran, Turkmenistan, Iraqi Kurdistan, Lebanon, and Russia. You believe the benefits of seeing these destinations up close outweigh the risks and are determined to go, but how can you alleviate your parents' worry and depart with their blessing?
As a third-year medical student, you'll be graded on your performance under pressure working full time in a hospital. The problem? You're a very feminine female with a petite build and a soft voice, and getting peers and patients to take you seriously has been an issue. How can you thrive in a field where masculinity is deemed equal to competency?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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632: Jon Acuff | Give Yourself the Gift of Done Mar 03, 2022

Jon Acuff (@jonacuff) is the New York Times bestselling author of seven books, including his Wall Street Journal #1 bestseller, Finish: Give Yourself the Gift of Done. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Jon Acuff:

Why are only eight percent of new year’s resolutions realized? (Incidentally, that’s the same percentage of applicants accepted to Juilliard.)
The harm perfectionism causes and what we can do to navigate through it.
The Planning Fallacy and how it causes overachievers to fail before even beginning.
Strategic Incompetence: why you should deliberately be terrible at some things.
Secret Rules: what they are, how they’re made, and how these invisible scripts affect our lives (and what we can do about it).
And much more...

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Every week on My First Million, hosts Shaan Puri and Sam Parr dive deep into different business opportunities and explain how to pounce on them — basically spoon-feeding you interesting businesses you can start tomorrow. Check it out at HubSpot or wherever you listen to fine podcasts!

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631: Amanda Catarzi | Overcoming Cult Life and Sex Trafficking Mar 01, 2022

Amanda Catarzi survived a cult-dominated childhood and abuse at the hands of sex and labor traffickers. In the years since, she has helped law enforcement bust trafficking rings, written federal anti-trafficking legislation, and worked to save countless victims.

What We Discuss with Amanda Catarzi:

70 percent of human trafficking victims are women, and 30 percent are men. They usually die (overdose or violence being primary causes) within seven years.
How Amanda's upbringing in an isolated cult that matched teen brides with middle-aged men and preached absolute male dominance over them programmed her to consider abusive relationships normal.
Why moving to the other side of the country didn't turn out to be an escape from the childhood traumas that haunted Amanda, but just the next chapter of her abuse by expert manipulators.
How training as an MMA fighter was the perfect cover for this abuse as no one questioned Amanda's bruises and black eyes when her "coach" trafficked her out to violent johns.
How Amanda escaped this dire situation and has used her experience to help legislators and law enforcement save other trafficking victims (especially children), and what we can do to help stem the tide of abuse that may be going on in our own neighborhoods in plain sight.
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of a Hamas co-founder who worked undercover to thwart terrorist plots? Catch up with episode 407: Mosab Hassan Yousef | The Green Prince of Hamas here!

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630: When the Law Puts You In a Catch-22 | Feedback Friday Feb 25, 2022

629: Getting Your Foot In The Door | Deep Dive Feb 24, 2022

Jordan (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabe (@GabeMizrahi) take a deep dive into what you should do if you're looking for a new job or relationship and you want to know how to get your foot in the door -- while avoiding the mistakes that are liable to get that door slammed in your face.

What We Discuss:

How to make sure you're aligning the job you want to do with the employer who needs you to do it -- without wasting everyone's time in the process.
Why you should use Ramit Sethi's Briefcase Technique to anticipate what someone needs before you meet, and up the stakes when it comes time to negotiate terms.
The best resources to use and questions to ask yourself when you're doing research on someone in anticipation of a meeting.
A cold email script you can adapt for your purposes to maximize the chance of landing that crucial meeting.
How to create a relationship that will generate business for years to come even if your pitch doesn't close at the first meeting.
And much more...

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Miss our interview with entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and Kernel founder and CEO Bryan Johnson? Catch up with episode 223: Bryan Johnson | A Plan for the Future of the Human Race here!

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628: Amanda Montell | Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism Feb 22, 2022

Amanda Montell (@amandamontell) is a language scholar and author of critically acclaimed Wordslut: A Feminist Guide to Taking Back the English Language. Her latest book is Cultish: The Language of Fanaticism, which explores how cults co-opt the words we use in order to control us and affect our behavior.

What We Discuss with Amanda Montell:

How the uncertainty of current times drives people toward the solace of community — and the sights of aspiring cult leaders and con artists.
What personal experience drew Amanda, a language scholar, to explore how language is one of the most powerful tools of manipulation cults use to exploit their victims?
What thought-terminating cliches are and why they're so effective at shaping behavior.
How MLMs operate like cults and who they predominately target with empty promises of wealth and prestige.
How to tell if your language is being taken over by cultish manipulators.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/628

Miss our conversation with the American photographer who survived seven months under captivity by Al-Qaeda? Catch up with episode 217: Matthew Schrier | How to Survive in a Secret Syrian Terrorist Prison here!

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627: Would I Be Insane to Report from Ukraine? | Feedback Friday Feb 18, 2022

626: Adam Grant | Why Helping Others Drives Our Success Feb 17, 2022

Adam Grant (@AdamMGrant) is Wharton’s top-rated professor, the host of podcast WorkLife with Adam Grant, and the author of several New York Times Best Sellers. Here, he joined us to discuss Give and Take: Why Helping Others Drives Our Success. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Adam Grant:

How to give to someone you don’t know without being awkward and transactional.
What stage gates are and how you should use them.
How to avoid committing social capital suicide.
What Abraham Lincoln could teach us about the power of powerless communication.
Why you'll be a better, more effective giver if you practice chunking rather than sprinkling.
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with actor, producer, and Scientology survivor Leah Remini? Get caught up with episode 485: Leah Remini | Surviving Hollywood and Scientology here!

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625: Dan Pink | The Power of Regret Feb 15, 2022

Daniel Pink (@DanielPink) is the NYT-bestselling author of When and Drive. His latest book is The Power of Regret: How Looking Backward Moves Us, about the transforming power of our most misunderstood yet potentially most valuable emotion: regret.

What We Discuss with Daniel Pink:

As uncomfortable as it can make us feel, regret is a universal, healthy part of being human.
Understanding how regret works can help us make smarter decisions, perform better at work and school, and bring greater meaning to our lives.
The four core regrets we each have, and the insights they give us for finding a better path forward.
How we can reimagine regret as a positive, propelling force rather than an anvil of shame we have to carry around in perpetuity.
How regret works like a photographic negative: knowing what we regret most allows us to focus clearly on how to avoid repeating whatever got us there.
And much more...

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Miss our two-part conversation with former gangster, pimp, and mob enforcer Mickey Royal? Get caught up by starting with episode 548: Mickey Royal | A Pimp’s Secrets of Mind Manipulation Part One here!

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624: Is She Moving Abroad for a Friend or a Fraud? | Feedback Friday Feb 11, 2022

You're concerned your 21-year-old daughter is making a mistake by moving abroad to be with her Bahrain beau of five years -- especially since they've only corresponded remotely and have never been face-to-face in real life. You can't outright forbid her to leave as she's an adult now, but is there any way you can get her to reconsider the gravity of what she may be getting herself into? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How can you convince your 21-year-old daughter she may be making a huge mistake by moving abroad to be with the Bahrain beau she's never actually met in real life?
How can gently turn down writing a letter of recommendation for someone whose countless character flaws make them someone with whom you don't want your name associated?
Over the past 10 years, your once-athletic spouse has become clinically obese. The doctor has warned that this is a perfect recipe for diabetes and heart disease, but to no avail. How can you bring up losing weight and leading a healthier lifestyle without sounding like a superficial a-hole?
You have an offer for your dream job, but it would mean a $40,000 pay cut and a move across the country -- something your significant other is dead-set against. And if you turn down the offer, you'll likely be barred from joining the organization in the future and lose some valuable links in your network. What's your best option?
You know therapy might be effective in helping you through your depression if you could only find the right therapist. How do you go about finding someone who's the right fit?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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623: Ludacris | Fast & Philanthropic Feb 10, 2022

Ludacris (@Ludacris) is a Grammy-winning rapper, a SAG award-winning actor known for roles in Crash, The Simpsons, and the Fast & Furious franchise, and the philanthropic founder of Kid Nation and The Ludacris Foundation.

What We Discuss with Ludacris:

Does Ludacris really own a car from every Fast & Furious movie in which he's appeared?
What was Ludacris' initial rap name?
Is Ludacris the Where's Waldo of hip-hop history?
How has Ludacris maintained much of the same support team over the past couple of decades -- all without written contracts?
The pandemic's silver lining for famous people: it's a lot easier to maintain anonymity in public when you're encouraged to wear a mask everywhere.
And much more...

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Miss our two-part conversation with the Danish family man who infiltrated the illicit North Korean arms trade? Catch up beginning with episode 527: Ulrich “The Mole” Larsen | Undercover in North Korea Part One here!

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622: Ishmael Beah | Memoirs of a Boy Soldier Feb 08, 2022

Ishmael Beah (@IshmaelBeah) is a former child soldier, UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador, and the New York Times bestselling author of A Long Way Gone: Memoirs of a Boy Soldier and Radiance of Tomorrow: A Novel. His latest book is Little Family: A Novel.

What We Discuss with Ishmael Beah:

What the volatility of life in a warzone is really like from the perspective of a child.
How desperation drives human beings to rationalize committing any number of atrocities to survive.
Why trusting old neighbors, friends, and even family in the midst of a civil war can arouse suspicion and cost you your life.
The choice for all too many children in an area embroiled in armed conflict: accept recruitment into one of the factions as a soldier, or be killed before someone else can recruit you.
How rap music saved Ishmael's life.
And much more...

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Miss our two-parter with professional pickpocket Bob Arno? Start catching up with episode 530: Bob Arno | Schooled by the Professor of Pickpocketry Part One here!

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621: Are You at Fault for Being Sexually Assaulted? | Feedback Friday Feb 04, 2022

A "friend" who once admitted to having a crush on you came over to continue a night of drinking and crash on the couch. You pushed him away when he tried to kiss you because the crush isn't mutual and you have a boyfriend. Then you woke up in the middle of the night to him spooning, touching, and trying to make out with you. You pushed him away again and went back to sleep. Is this a form of sexual assault, or did you cheat by allowing yourself to get drunk and winding up in this situation? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/621

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Were you sexually assaulted by the "friend" who kept trying to make out with you one drunken night, or did you cheat by allowing yourself to get drunk and winding up in this situation?
You feel like the past two years of the pandemic have dulled your ability to converse smoothly with other human beings, and you worry this is damaging your relationships. What can you do to regain what used to come so naturally?
Your young, sweet neighbor is a stay-at-home mom of four kids, and married to a teacher. She's also embroiled in an MLM scheme and you want to help her see a way out before her family's modest savings are emptied by shysters. What can you do?
You've never gotten along with your snarky mother-in-law, and the tension has only increased since you gave birth to your son. On top of this, your husband takes her side in any disputes, and you're mentally exhausted by all of it. What should you do?
You're an in-house art director for an advertising company, where people are so competitive and credit-hungry that stealing work is not uncommon. You've collaborated with partners who completely dismissed and gaslighted your contributions. How can you nip this behavior in the bud before you're actually driven to kill somebody at your office?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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620: Richard Clarke | Warnings, Cassandras, and Catastrophes Feb 03, 2022

Richard Clarke (@ghsrm) is the former National Coordinator for Security, Infrastructure Protection, and Counter-Terrorism for the United States, and is the co-author of Warnings: Finding Cassandras to Stop Catastrophes. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/620

What We Discuss with Richard Clarke:

What is the Cassandra Coefficient?
Discover how to use the Cassandra Coefficient to filter signal from noise when it comes to warnings.
Understand how to spot your own cognitive biases and what you can do to diminish their effect on your decisions.
Learn to persuade people to see things from your perspective and motivate them to take action.
Find out what someone at the top levels of government does when their personal politics don’t agree with those of the current administration.
And so much more…

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Miss the conversation we had with Gift of Fear author and security legend Gavin de Becker? Catch up with episode 329: Gavin de Becker | The Gift of Fear Part One here!

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619: Danny Gold | Breaking News from the Underworld Feb 01, 2022

Danny Gold (@DGisSERIOUS) is a journalist, documentary filmmaker, long-form writer, and co-host (with Sean Williams) of the Underworld podcast, which covers organized crime around the world -- from Balkan warlords to Brooklyn wiseguys.

What We Discuss with Danny Gold:

How coming from a family of Holocaust survivors inspired Danny to pursue journalism and keep an eye on the world's most unsavory and unreported misdeeds.
What it's like to get caught red-handed trying to secretly record a violent human trafficker on his own turf.
How Danny finds ways to relate on a human level to people who may be responsible for committing unfathomable atrocities.
Why assuming everything is going to go wrong -- and preparing accordingly -- is the best way to survive as a freelance reporter in the field.
How even the darkest shadows cast by the human experience can bring out the brightest and best facets of humanity.
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with elite counterterrorism undercover agent Tamer Elnoury? Catch up with episode 572: Tamer Elnoury | Undercover with a Muslim FBI Agent here!

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618: Prescription for Friction: Marry into Addiction | Feedback Friday Jan 28, 2022

Your fiancée knows her weed habit triggers your own addictive tendencies, but keeps it in her daily routine anyway. Now she's giving you flak for your recent lapse in sobriety, and this is making you wonder if getting married next month is really the best move for both of you. What should you do? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/618

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Should you proceed with the marriage next month when your fiancée refuses to quit her weed habit even when she knows it triggers your own addictive tendencies?
Your mother's always fawned over babies, but expresses indifference once they get older. As a result, you feel like you were neglected through most of your childhood and never fully developed. Now, at age 30, you've discovered you were conceived via a sperm donor, and suddenly the dots connect. How should you approach your mother about this?
Your international long-distance relationship of several years was disrupted by COVID. And even though you've both agreed to date other people, you still hold onto hope that you might someday be able to work things out and resume a life together. Is this at all realistic, or is it just time to move on?
You don't mind having a reputation for being nice, but it seems to be a green light for some people to habitually take advantage of you. How can you find the right balance between kindness and assertiveness?
This past year, you've been surrounded with reminders of the impending death of loved ones, and what’s to come once they’re gone. How do you stop planning for the inevitable and start enjoying the time you have with those close to you while you still can?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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Miss the interview we did with sleep doctor Matthew...

617: Daniel Levin | Finding a Missing Person in the Middle East Jan 27, 2022

Daniel Levin is an attorney, political commentator, and author of Nothing but a Circus: Misadventures Among the Powerful and Proof of Life: Twenty Days on the Hunt for a Missing Person in the Middle East.

What We Discuss with Daniel Levin:

How the Syrian regime kidnaps westerners and blames the opposition, keeping them in captivity -- often for years -- as bargaining chips.
How Daniel became the go-to person for hunting down a missing person in Syria when no government, embassy, or intelligence agency would help.
What proof of life means in a kidnapping scenario, and how someone in search of a missing person goes about finding this.
How people use leverage to get what they want from one another in a place where no one does a favor without wanting something in return.
The nuances of negotiating with criminals.
And much more...

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Miss our episode with FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss? Catch up with episode 165: Chris Voss | Negotiate as If Your Life Depended on It here!

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616: Martin Kove | Kicking It in the Cobra Kai Dojo Jan 25, 2022

Martin Kove (@MartinKove) is a prolific actor best known for his portrayal of the evil karate sensei, John Kreese, in The Karate Kid trilogy and Netflix's Cobra Kai series. Be on the lookout as he hosts the upcoming Kicking It with the Koves podcast with his kids Jesse and Rachel.

What We Discuss with Martin Kove:

How Martin nailed his audition for The Karate Kid by channeling his anger at not having ample time to prepare for it.
Why we need more role models for leadership and personal responsibility in popular culture -- in the western genre, if Martin had his way.
How Martin finds common ground with the hard-to-love characters he sometimes portrays in order to make them relatable.
Does playing villains for months on set ever rub off on Martin's real-life behavior (and does this tend to work for or against him)?
How does Martin look so young and stay in shape as a 74-year-old?
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with Jonathan Haidt — the social psychologist who studies the American culture wars and is widely considered to be one of the world’s leading experts on the psychology of morality? Catch up with episode 90: Jonathan Haidt | The Danger of Good Intentions and Safe Spaces!

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615: Need Wedding Free from Dad's Drunken Spree | Feedback Friday Jan 21, 2022

You'd love to invite your dad to your wedding, but he has a habit of getting drunk at gatherings and making a spectacle of himself. Is there a way to politely request sobriety as a condition of his invitation? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/615

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your dad loves to hit the sauce and cause a scene whenever there's a gathering, which makes you hesitant to invite him to your wedding. Is there a way to politely request his sobriety for your special day?
Your job burdens you with cripping depression and dissatisfaction that even the fattest of paychecks can't outweigh, but quitting now would have a dire impact on your career. How can you summon the motivation to power through this soul-sapping, meaningless job for the time being?
With as little awkwardness as possible, how can you get your coworker to understand that the Ukrainian model Internet "girlfriend" he's never met in person is scamming him to the tune of $1,000 a month?
Is it wrong to continue a relationship with someone whose romantic past triggers suicidal ideation in you, courtesy of your recently diagnosed borderline personality disorder?
Your enthusiasm for weed has outlived the reasons you once had for using it as a coping mechanism. How can you quit it in secret before it hurts your career, love life, and relationship with your aggressively judgmental family?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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Missed the episode we did with Annie Duke — World Series poker champion and author of Thinking in Bets: Making Smarter Decisions When You Don’t Have All the Facts? Catch up by listening to episode...

614: Shawn Achor | Leveraging the Happiness Advantage Jan 20, 2022

Shawn Achor (@shawnachor) is one of the world’s leading experts on the connection between happiness and success, and is the author of Big Potential, Before Happiness, and The Happiness Advantage: How a Positive Brain Fuels Success in Work and Life.

What We Discuss with Shawn Achor:

What did Shawn have to teach Pentagon bigwigs about happiness?
The science behind the contagiousness of happiness.
The importance of mirror neurons.
What is the 10-5 Way, and how can it improve your life?
At what point in her career was Oprah most depressed, and why should you care?
And much more...

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Miss our conversation with Arthur Brooks about the merits of learning to love your enemies (especially during these divisive times)? Catch up by listening to episode 211: Arthur Brooks | How Loving Your Enemies Can Save America here!

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613: Ray Dalio | Why Nations Succeed and Fail Jan 18, 2022

Ray Dalio (@RayDalio) is the founder of Bridgewater Associates — the largest and best-performing hedge fund in the world — and author of New York Times bestseller Principles: Life and Work. His latest book is The Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail.

What We Discuss with Ray Dalio:

What an investor like Ray Dalio is uniquely poised to observe about the ebb and flow of history and the repeating patterns that make the future somewhat predictable.
Why transitional (and often painful) cycles -- like recessions, pandemics, and wars -- are necessary to reset and change the rules.
How studying these cycles as symptomatic of larger problems is the best way to heal and grow from their discomfort.
What the current state of political polarization in the United States bodes for our collective future.
How our rivalry with China differs from our Cold War rivalry with the Soviet Union and what Ray sees as our best way of managing it.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/613

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If you missed the last time Ray Dalio was on the show, make sure to catch up with episode 491: Ray Dalio | The Changing World Order here!

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612: Cautioning Creepy Dad's Current Clan | Feedback Friday Jan 14, 2022

Your mom and stepdad split up when she caught him trying to take pictures of you -- at age 16 -- in the shower. Now he's remarried with new stepchildren and a baby on the way. How can you warn his new family about his predatory proclivities before he ruins their lives too? This and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/612

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

The stepdad who was caught trying to take pictures of you in the shower when you were a teenager now has a new family, new stepchildren, and a new baby on the way. How can you prevent him from preying on them?
You've discovered hard evidence that your toxic, soon-to-be-ex-business partner is guilty of fraud. The vengeful part of you really wants to report her to the authorities, but you don't want your other partner, who you like and respect, to suffer blowback. What's the right thing to do?
Your significant other's anxiety has only gotten worse over the years, and their constant need for validation and reassurance is draining. How can you support their quest to become mentally healthier without becoming emotionally exhausted yourself?
You consider yourself a strong, knowledgeable, take-no-crap woman, but you've been fired from two jobs this year for "not fitting with company culture." So you started your own business, which you love, but you can't overcome the guilt of providing less for your family than you did as someone else's unsatisfied employee. What should you do?
You really do love your future mother-in-law, but you're not jazzed about her plans to live in your backyard guesthouse permanently when you tie the knot with her son. Is it wrong for you to want boundaries between yourself and your extended family while building a family of your own?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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611: Reid Hoffman | Surprising Entrepreneurial Truths Jan 13, 2022

Reid Hoffman (@reidhoffman) is a co-founder of LinkedIn, investor at Greylock Partners, host of the podcast Masters of Scale, and co-author of Masters of Scale: Surprising Truths from the World's Most Successful Entrepreneurs.

What We Discuss with Reid Hoffman:

What Reid means when he calls himself a "six-person-or-less extrovert."
Why fostering diversity is important for any company that wants to be relevant tomorrow.
How to identify the five kinds of "no" and what they can each teach you.
Why unanimous consent in a pitch meeting is a concerning sign.
The best and worst ways to pitch ideas to venture capitalists.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/611

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Miss our conversation with comedian, actor, and director Bob Saget? Catch up with episode 372: Bob Saget | How Comedy Continually Changes His Life here.

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610: Bill Sullivan | Pleased to Meet Me Jan 11, 2022

Bill Sullivan (@wjsullivan) is a professor of pharmacology and microbiology at the Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, an award-winning researcher, teacher, science communicator, and author of Pleased to Meet Me: Genes, Germs, and the Curious Forces That Make Us Who We Are.

What We Discuss with Bill Sullivan:

What we're just now learning in the field of epigenetics -- the study of how your behaviors and environment can cause changes that affect the way your genes work.
Why twins who are genetically identical look less alike as they age -- or if they've been raised apart from one another.
How the overabundance of plastics and other endocrine disruptors in our environment are affecting not only our bodies on a molecular level, but the physical and mental development of generations down the line.
How kids -- even the unborn -- are epigenetically altered by the social and economic status of their parents.
What we're learning about the role of the teeming millions of microorganisms that live inside of us -- collectively known as the microbiome -- on our overall mental and physical health.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/610

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Miss our interview with Find Your Why, Start with Why, and The Infinite Game author Simon Sinek? Catch up with episode 300: Simon Sinek | How to Play the Infinite Game here!

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609: Evicting a Boarder with a Dangerous Disorder | Feedback Friday Jan 07, 2022

608: Jocko Willink | The Winning Example of Extreme Ownership Jan 06, 2022

Jocko Willink (@jockowillink), commander for the most highly decorated special operations unit of the Iraq War, joins the show to talk about taking responsibility, discipline, intensity, and leadership to the next level as outlined in Extreme Ownership: How U.S. Navy SEALs Lead and Win. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Jocko Willink:

When making a decision, worrying about variables that can’t be controlled is a waste of time. A better outcome is likely if we learn to focus that wasted effort on factors that can be controlled.
Understand why taking ownership of your mistakes, personal issues, and outcomes gets better results than trying to pass the blame to someone else.
What does discipline = freedom mean?
How do you stop small weaknesses that sometimes permeate discipline from having a negative impact on significant decisions?
Is there such a thing as a natural leader?
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/608

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Miss our conversation with accidental international poker champion and human motivation expert Maria Konnikova? Catch up with episode 371: Maria Konnikova | Pulling Off the Biggest Bluff here!

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607: Dwyane Wade | A Life Bigger Than Basketball Jan 04, 2022

Dwyane Wade (@DwyaneWade) is a retired NBA All-Star, host of The Cube on TBS, and author of Dwyane and A Father First: How My Life Became Bigger Than Basketball.

What We Discuss with Dwyane Wade:

How to know the difference between giving your kids the opportunity to excel in areas that will enrich their lives versus pushing them into things they don't want to do.
Lessons Dwyane learned from the basketball court that he now applies to his most important job: parent.
How Dwyane dealt with imposter syndrome on the cusp of signing to the NBA.
On the stigma of athletes seeking help for mental health, and why Dwyane encourages them to do it anyway.
How Dwyane encourages his kids to be the best versions of themselves, strives to see the world from their unique perspectives, and doesn't shy away from consulting professional help when they pose questions he's unable to answer on his own.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/607

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Miss our conversation with rapper, singer-songwriter, and record producer T-Pain? Catch up with episode 551: T-Pain | You Can’t Auto-Tune Your Way to Happiness here!

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606: David Rubenstein | Patriotic Philanthropy and Leading Large Dec 30, 2021

David M. Rubenstein is co-founder and co-executive chairman of The Carlyle Group, host of The David Rubenstein Show, and author of How to Lead: Wisdom from the World’s Greatest CEOs, Founders, and Game Changers and The American Experiment: Dialogues on a Dream.

What We Discuss with David Rubenstein:

Why David was one of the original signers of The Giving Pledge, a promise to give away the majority of his wealth instead of just building a stockpile of money for his heirs.
The many ways David gives back to the United States for the privilege of growing up here, but why he eschews the idea of running for office.
Why David finds giving away his money more rewarding than making it.
The key errors people commonly make when fundraising for their business (and what they should be doing instead).
How David raised his kids to develop the skills and strong work ethic to succeed without spoiling them.
And much more...

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Miss our interview with Freeway Rick Ross, the crack empire kingpin gone good? Catch up with episode 121: Freeway Rick Ross | Life in the Crack Lane here!

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605: Aaron Levant | NTWRK Shopping with Culture's Creators Dec 28, 2021

Aaron Levant is the founder and CEO of NTWRK, the curated livestream shopping company some have called "QVC for the YouTube Generation."

What We Discuss with Aaron Levant:

What drew Aaron to graffiti art counterculture in his rebellious youth, and how he pivoted this interest into wildly successful streetwear entrepreneurship.
What society loses when it underestimates the intelligence and educational capacity of people -- like Aaron -- who struggle with dyslexia, and why we need to support their development rather than shame them toward failure.
How Aaron fell into the trade show game by making a stand to defy The Man and accidentally starting a viable business.
How having an archnemesis in his industry to duke it out with feeds Aaron's competitive spirit and motivates his drive to push harder.
"Ignorance is rich": The chaos theory by which Aaron decides where to put his investment dollars.
And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/605

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Build for Tomorrow with Jason Feifer is a podcast about the crazy, curious things from history that shaped us, and how we can shape the future. Each episode is deeply researched, fast-paced, funny, and aims to answer big questions about ourselves. Check it out here or wherever you listen to fine podcasts!

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604: Put Your Best Foot Fetish Forward | Feedback Friday Dec 24, 2021

You're concerned that your foot fetish betrays the dedication you have to your significant other and makes you some kind of pervert in waiting. Is there anything you can do to course-correct your way back to decency, or should you just embrace this as an indelible part of yourself that you have the power to control? Or maybe no one should judge you for your foot fetish until they've walked a mile in your shoes? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/604

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Is your foot fetish really a problem as long as the way it makes you feel doesn't intrude on the way anyone else feels?
Is your roommate just wagging the dog when she insists her pooch got fleas from your apartment instead of the other way around?
Was there a better way to make it clear you and your significant other want to get married on your own terms than refusing to participate in the garter/bouquet toss at their pushy family's wedding?
Would it be rude of you and your siblings to request your historically terrible gift-giving mother instead direct her resources to charity?
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Miss our interview with Jonna Mendez, the CIA’s former chief of disguise? Catch up with episode 344: Jonna Mendez | The Moscow Rules here!

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603: Mike Rowe | Dirty Jobs and Peripatetic Moments Dec 23, 2021

Mike Rowe (@mikeroweworks) of Dirty Jobs and The Way I Heard It podcast (and book) fame joins us to talk about the skills gap, The mikeroweWORKS Foundation, authenticity, and life experiences possible outside the comfort zone. Just don't tell him he's following his passion. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!]

What We Discuss with Mike Rowe:

Did you know Mike Rowe started his show business career in opera — to get women?
What are Anagnorisis and Peripeteia?
Discover how Mike broke a pattern of commodity hosting by approaching the profession as a tradesman.
Bromide busting and the problems with conventional wisdom.
Why finding and filling a niche may ultimately be better than chasing what you think is your dream job.
And much more...

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Miss the other show we did with Mike Rowe — the Dirty Jobs host working to close the skills gap in the US? Catch up here with episode 264: Mike Rowe | The Way I Heard It!

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602: Tom Wright | Billion Dollar Whale Dec 21, 2021

Tom Wright (@tomwrightasia) is an award-winning journalist, co-author of the New York Times bestseller Billion Dollar Whale: The Man Who Fooled Wall Street, Hollywood, and the World, co-founder of journalism studio and production company Project Brazen, and host of the Fat Leonard podcast.

What We Discuss with Tom Wright:

A deep dive into the shadowy world of corruption, money laundering, and embezzling by the shadiest shysters among the elite.
How does an investigative journalist uncover misdeeds by the rich and powerful without winding up on someone's hit list?
How did Jho Low, a charisma-free, second-generation fraudster, siphon billions of dollars from a Malaysian sovereign wealth fund -- with the aid of Goldman Sachs -- right under the nose of global financial industry watchdogs?
How many ways are there to launder this kind of money without being detected by the authorities?
Where is Jho Low today?
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with Shark Tank heavyweight Mark Cuban? Catch up with episode 362: Mark Cuban | Tales from the Shark Side here!

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601: Should I Marry My Dying Girlfriend? | Feedback Friday Dec 17, 2021

600: Metta World Peace | Mettaphorically Speaking Dec 16, 2021

Metta World Peace (@MettaWorld37) (aka Metta Sandiford-Artest, aka Ron Artest) is a former NBA All-Star, author of No Malice: My Life in Basketball or: How a Kid from Queensbridge Survived the Streets, the Brawls, and Himself to Become an NBA Champion, and host of the Mettaphorically Speaking podcast.

What We Discuss with Metta World Peace:

How did Ron Artest become Metta World Peace, what were some of the considered alternatives, and why did he later change his name to Metta Sandiford-Artest?
Growing up with anger management problems that arguably culminated in the infamous Malice at the Palace Pacers–Pistons brawl, how does Metta positively channel his passion these days?
Why Metta chose to work a part-time job at Circuit City after practice while pulling in a million dollars a year (albeit before taxes) for the Chicago Bulls.
Why Metta made a point to thank his shrink when he was playing for the Lakers and they won the 2010 championship.
How Metta has advocated for mental health awareness by donating a portion of his NBA salary and auctioning off his 2010 championship ring.
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with Dennis Rodman — one of the greatest rebounders ever to play professional basketball? Catch up here with episode 258: Dennis Rodman | The Worm Is Back!

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599: Spencer Roberts | The Dirty Truth About Corporate Greenwashing Dec 14, 2021

Spencer Roberts (@Unpop_Science) is an ecologist, photovoltaic engineer, musician, and writer who specializes in exposing corporate science propaganda and greenwashing.

What We Discuss with Spencer Roberts:

Is there really such a thing as sustainable seafood in industrial nations?
Logistically, how "dolphin safe" can a can of tuna be (and how endangered is that tuna)?
Will the escalating amount of microplastics found in seafood lead to human extinction?
Is the climate-rescuing promise of "regenerative" ranching a complete racket?
Is your fish dinner financing slave labor?
And much more...

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Miss the conversation we had with scambuster Coffeezilla? Catch up with episode 368: Coffeezilla | How to Expose Fake Guru Scams here!

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598: Gently Sequestering a Questionable Counselor | Feedback Friday Dec 10, 2021

A medical issue has rendered your therapist colleague mentally (and ethically) incapable of providing care for others, but she hasn't accepted this. How can you support management's efforts to establish reasonable cause for termination without feeling so guilty? This and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/598

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How can you get better at your job when the boss is afraid to constructively criticize your performance just because you're the heir apparent to the family business?
A medical issue has rendered your therapist colleague mentally (and ethically) incapable of providing care for others, but she hasn't accepted this. How can you support management's efforts to establish reasonable cause for termination without feeling so guilty?
You're at a lucky point in your life where everything seems to be falling into place, but you can't curb the urge to shop impulsively and worry this could be the domino that brings all good things down. How can you keep your sticky fingers off your credit cards before catastrophe strikes?
On the job hunt after learning a new skill set, you've noticed that listing pronouns on LinkedIn profiles has become pretty common and you support the idea. But you happen to live in a conservative-leaning state and worry that prospective employers in your area might not be as open-minded if you chose to observe this practice. What's the right move here?
Nearing 30, you and your long-term significant other own an investment property together and run your own business, but you live with your parents because it's culturally acceptable and it allows you to build capital for the future. However, you've been feeling social pressure to move out and you're wondering if it's finally time. Should you stay or should you go?
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597: Gary Vaynerchuk | Leadership, Social Media, and Self-Awareness Dec 09, 2021

Gary Vaynerchuk (@garyvee) is the chairman of VaynerX, the active CEO of VaynerMedia, and the author of several bestselling books, including #AskGaryVee: One Entrepreneur's Take on Leadership, Social Media, and Self-Awareness.

What We Discuss with Gary Vaynerchuk:

With so many platforms at his disposal, why does Gary continue to write books?
Where does a workaholic like Gary stand on the concept of work/life balance?
When do we quit if something isn’t working?
How do you know if you’re hard-wired to be an entrepreneur?
How do we balance the hunger required to achieve Plan A while not taking too much comfort in Plan B?
And much more...

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Miss the show we did with Vince Beiser — author of The World in a Grain: The Story of Sand and How It Transformed Civilization? Make sure to check out episode 97: Vince Beiser | Why Sand Is More Important Than You Think It Is!

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596: Andrew Gold | Exorcisms On the Edge Dec 07, 2021

Andrew Gold (@andrewgold_ok) is an award-winning BBC and HBO journalist who interviews the world's most controversial and inspiring figures in his On the Edge with Andrew Gold podcast.

What We Discuss with Andrew Gold:

What Andrew discovered while making a documentary about someone claiming to be a modern-day exorcist.
Is professional wrestling "real?"
What you can buy in an exorcist's gift shop to keep the "demons" at bay.
The multitude of benefits Andrew enjoys when making documentaries about people who natively speak a language different from his own.
How Andrew handles the blowback from making documentaries addressing taboo subjects like pedophilia and abortion.
And much more...

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595: My Bi Guy: Am I Enough to Satisfy? | Feedback Friday Dec 03, 2021

When your significant other confessed his bisexual tendencies, you began to wonder: can you ever really give him everything he needs to be satisfied in a relationship? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

When your significant other confessed his bisexual tendencies, you began to wonder: can you ever really give him everything he needs to be satisfied in a relationship?
Losing all your hair to Alopecia Universalis is ruining your confidence on a personal as well as professional level. What can you do to bring that confidence back?
Your relationship with someone from a radically different cultural background has become more serious. How do you integrate respectfully and smoothly into the experience with as few hiccups as possible?
Bad people taking advantage of the perks of your friendship in the past have made it difficult to open up to new, more deserving friends. How can you lower your defenses enough to make new friends without being a sucker to the undeserving?
You love the feeling of being counted on and wanted by your employer, but you worry that you're a little too accommodating. How can you draw healthy boundaries and avoid being a yes man?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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Miss our conversation with behavioral expert Thomas Erikson? Catch up with episode 465: Thomas Erikson | How to Protect Yourself from Psychopaths here!

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594: Joshua Fields Millburn | Love People, Use Things Dec 02, 2021

Joshua Fields Millburn (@JFM) is best known as one half of The Minimalists, where he and Ryan Nicodemus write about living a meaningful life with less stuff. Their latest book is Love People, Use Things: Because the Opposite Never Works.

What We Discuss with Joshua Fields Millburn:

How Joshua found that having more stuff -- including more money -- really isn't the key to success or happiness.
The average American throws away 81 pounds of clothing every year when 95% of that can be reused or recycled. How can embracing minimalism help solve this problem?
'Tis the season -- to ask yourself if you're overdoing it on consumption and indulging in a little too much when just a little might go a long way.
Why being a minimalist involves more than just waking up one day and getting rid of a bunch of things you don't need -- it's a process of constant evaluation.
How can you allow yourself to let go of things that have sentimental value?
And much more...

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Missed our conversation with Daniel Pink in which we discussed the psychology, biology, and economics behind scheduling for optimal effect (including sleep) — and why your ideal time to get something done may widely differ from someone else’s? Catch up with episode 63: Daniel Pink | When Is the Best Time to Get Things Done?

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593: Steven Pinker | Why Rationality Seems Scarce Nov 30, 2021

Steven Pinker (@sapinker) is a psychology professor at Harvard, one of the world's leading authorities on language and the mind, and an author of several bestsellers. His latest is Rationality: What It Is, Why It Seems Scarce, Why It Matters.

What We Discuss with Steven Pinker:

Why, by most metrics, older generations are mistaken when they proclaim: "Things were better back in my day!"
Alternatives we might consider if Universal Basic Income can't sustainably solve the problem of housing and feeding a workforce increasingly unemployed by automation.
Why nostalgia is overrated, and how criticizing the present is very often a way of criticizing your rivals.
If we're really living, as Steven says, in "the most peaceable era in our species’ existence," how does he explain why we still have wars, famines, uprisings, and genocides?
What sentiment mapping shows us about the power of the media to manipulate us into seeing the world in a heavily negative light even as it's improving constantly on every measurable level.
And much more...

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Miss the last time we had Navy SEAL leadership authority and Extreme Ownership co-author Jocko Willink on the show? Make sure to check out episode 93: Jocko Willink | Leading on the Line Between Extreme and Reckless!

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592: Do the Math: Am I a Psychopath? | Feedback Friday Nov 26, 2021

Thinking back on how you've navigated your life, you're concerned that certain human interactions reveal a tendency toward behavior that our former guest, behavioral expert Thomas Erikson, might categorize as psychopathic. Weighing the evidence for and against, you really want an answer to this question: "Am I a psychopath?" We'll try to get to the bottom of this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/592

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Weighing the evidence for and against, you really want an answer to this: "Am I a psychopath?" [Thanks to behavioral expert Thomas Erikson for helping us field this one!]
Now in your thirties, you gathered the courage to tell your mother about the sexual abuse your stepfather inflicted on you as a teenager. Her response was to take his side and now they've moved out of state, essentially cutting you off entirely. You're rightfully devastated. How can you move on from this? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
Your otherwise model spouse has one or two episodes a year when overdrinking prompts him into hurtful ranting for which he'll apologize the next day and all is forgiven. But what if he mouths off to the wrong person or says something that is truly unforgivable next time (like the upcoming holidays)? Is there anything you can do in the moment to bring him back to his senses?
As a factory supervisor, you expect to hear certain blue-collar perspectives aired that would be considered unprofessional (or grounds for termination) in other fields, but it's only gotten worse in today's divisive political climate. Sadly, objecting to the employees and HR has gotten you nowhere. Hunting for another job during the pandemic would set you back in several areas of your life, but you feel powerless to improve conditions at your current position. What should you do?
You're an overwhelmed teenager in a rural community who has found solace in the act of cutting yourself with a razor blade. You know it's dangerous and you told your parents you're over it after they caught you, but you still crave the feeling. How can you actually get over the urge to cut yourself? [Thanks to Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one, too!]
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to...

591: Chase Jarvis & Jordan Harbinger | Your Network Insurance Policy Nov 25, 2021

Jordan digs into what it takes to push past the mental boundaries that keep you from realizing your full potential — with Chase Jarvis (@chasejarvis) of The Chase Jarvis LIVE Show.

What Jordan and Chase Discuss:

Handling debt after graduation.
Zooming out on the timeline of your career and understanding why patience is key in the long term.
Why nothing you do is ever wasted. Even if you’re working as a barista at Starbucks, you are building skills that can be applied in other areas later on.
Why the phrase “Burn the boats” is misleading and unnecessary.
How to overcome feeling “unemployable” because you have taken a non-traditional path.
And much more...

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590: Andy Norman | The Search for a Better Way to Think Nov 23, 2021

Andy Norman (@drandyno) directs the Humanism Initiative at Carnegie Mellon University, is the founder of CIRCE, and is the award-winning author of Mental Immunity: Infectious Ideas, Mind-Parasites, and the Search for a Better Way to Think.

What We Discuss with Andy Norman:

Like our bodies, our minds and cultures have immune systems, and they can break down under certain conditions.
How the root cause of contemporary divisiveness is a compromise of these mental and cultural immune systems.
What it takes for certain ideologies to weaken our mental and cultural immune systems.
Why, if you want to effectively persuade others, you must also show your willingness to be persuadable.
How you can inoculate your mind (and help others protect themselves) against divisive ideologies to build the mental rigidity to withstand their influence.
And much more...

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589: Persevering Past Paranoid Parental Persecution | Feedback Friday Nov 19, 2021

You dared to set a boundary with your parents: you would only communicate with them if they were respectful to you and your family. This means zero tolerance for name-calling, swearing, threatening, or yelling at you or your husband whenever there's a disagreement. Now they've leveled false accusations against your husband for being abusive, going as far as involving the CEO of your company and the police department! Of course you've cut them off completely since then, but you're wondering: will this be enough to protect your family against them? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/589

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Cutting off your parents for their never-ending disrespect to you and your husband is the only way you can think of to protect your family against their paranoid delusions and abuse. But is it enough?
After being married for 10 years, you and your partner have come to an amicable agreement that you can no longer meet each other's emotional and romantic needs. You want to hold off on your divorce until an adoption in the works has been finalized, but until then, how do you break the news of this complicated situation to any date that could potentially become a significant other?
What's a good, useful second language for an English-speaking kid to start picking up now?
You had a challenging adolescence, and lost your youth to anxiety and depression. How can you make up for this lost time as you approach your thirties?
As a recently graduated engineer who started working at the company where you interned, you've inherited a seemingly cursed project that's been foisted upon numerous employees before you. What can you do to instill confidence in your teammates that you're the one who will finally lead this thing to the finish line?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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588: Sammy "The Bull" Gravano | Mafia Underboss Part Two Nov 18, 2021

Sammy "The Bull" Gravano (@gravanothebull) is the host of the Our Thing podcast, former second-in-command of the Gambino organized-crime family who played a major role in prosecuting "Teflon Don" John Gotti, and subject of Peter Maas' Underboss: Sammy "The Bull" Gravano's Story of Life in the Mafia. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to catch part one here!]

What We Discuss with Sammy "The Bull" Gravano:

How does someone growing up in a relatively "normal" family get involved in a life of crime?
What compels someone entrenched in the comforts of the gangster lifestyle to reject it?
How has the code by which the mafia lives changed over time?
What kinds of people do you meet when you spend half a decade behind bars?
How true does on-screen gangster life ring to reality?
And much more...

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587: Sammy "The Bull" Gravano | Mafia Underboss Part One Nov 16, 2021

Sammy "The Bull" Gravano (@gravanothebull) is the host of the Our Thing podcast, former second-in-command of the Gambino organized-crime family who played a major role in prosecuting "Teflon Don" John Gotti, and subject of Peter Maas' Underboss: Sammy "The Bull" Gravano's Story of Life in the Mafia. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Be on the lookout for the conclusion later this week!]

What We Discuss with Sammy "The Bull" Gravano:

How does someone growing up in a relatively "normal" family get involved in a life of crime?
What compels someone entrenched in the comforts of the gangster lifestyle to reject it?
How has the code by which the mafia lives changed over time?
What kinds of people do you meet when you spend half a decade behind bars?
How true does on-screen gangster life ring to reality?
And much more...

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586: Guarding Grandpa from a Grubby Grift | Feedback Friday Nov 12, 2021

Your grandpa is allowed to cope with the grief of recently losing your grandma in any way he sees fit, but you're concerned that the young woman he's about to marry is part of a larger plot to grift him out of his life savings. What can you do to protect him? This and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/586

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How can you guard your grandpa against what seems to be a classic young woman marrying an older man for his life savings grift? [Once again, thanks to Corbin Payne (aka C-Payne) for helping us with this one!]
You've caught wind that your father is preparing to file for a divorce from your mother, but you're not sure if she even knows yet. What's the best way to be supportive of her if this comes to pass?
You've only been working for your "real" employer for a month, but your side hustle is far more profitable, enjoyable, and fulfilling. So how do you jettison the day job so soon after accepting it without feeling like a jerk?
You've been out of the dating scene for a while and the whole thing can tug at your insecurities, but how do you avoid sabotaging a new relationship with your tendency to be too clingy?
Since you were bullied early on, you've never really been the "school" type, but you know getting a higher education gives your future path a wider set of options. How can you summon the motivation to go back to school?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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585: Timothy Snyder | Twentieth-Century Lessons on Tyranny Nov 11, 2021

Timothy Snyder (@TimothyDSnyder) is the Housum Professor of History at Yale University and author of Black Earth: The Holocaust as History and Warning and On Tyranny: Twenty Lessons from the Twentieth Century.

What We Discuss with Timothy Snyder:

Democracy has to be an ongoing activity — not a waiting game for the next election cycle.
How fragile a democratic republic can be against the concentrated efforts of would-be tyrants — and that the United States is not immune to their strategies.
The small actions we can take every day to ensure we’re doing our part to maintain an open and free society.
How to consume information critically in a “post-fact” world.
Recognize the scary parallels between historic catastrophes and current events.
And much more...

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584: Anderson Cooper | The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty Nov 09, 2021

Anderson Cooper (@andersoncooper) is a broadcast journalist, political commentator, 18-time Emmy Award winner, and author of Vanderbilt: The Rise and Fall of an American Dynasty.

What We Discuss with Anderson Cooper:

How Anderson got his start in broadcast journalism without relying on his famous, wealthy family connections.
Why experiencing the loss of a parent early in life drew Anderson toward learning how to survive in extreme circumstances and report in places torn by conflict.
What growing up scrutinized by media in the wake of family tragedy taught Anderson about being an empathetic journalist from the other side of the lens.
How Anderson harnesses his self-described innate awkwardness for establishing rapport with people who have already been interviewed from every angle (like Eminem).
What a real journalist is prepared to do during a breaking news segment when the teleprompter goes dark.
And much more...

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583: Mentor-Mentee Fantasy Can Only End In Misery | Feedback Friday Nov 05, 2021

582: Robert Greene | The Daily Laws Part Two Nov 04, 2021

Robert Greene (@RobertGreene) is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers on power and strategy. His latest book is The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations on Power, Seduction, Mastery, Strategy, and Human Nature. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to catch part one here!]

What We Discuss with Robert Greene:

The benefits of cultivating profound dissatisfaction with your own work while it's still in the process of being created.
Why the attitude you have of the world has a feedback effect on the way the world sees you (and how you can change that attitude if it doesn't serve you).
The emotional self thrives on ignorance: how focusing on the rational instead of succumbing to your feelings deprives those who prey on your emotions of their power.
How you can balance the need to be rational, cautious, and skeptical with the benefits of being curious and open-minded to new ideas.
What you can do to train yourself to see past the front that people put on and discover the signs of their true character.
And much more...

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581: Robert Greene | The Daily Laws Part One Nov 02, 2021

Robert Greene (@RobertGreene) is the author of multiple New York Times bestsellers on power and strategy. His latest book is The Daily Laws: 366 Meditations on Power, Seduction, Mastery, Strategy, and Human Nature. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Stay tuned for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Robert Greene:

The one simple reason why Robert Greene's work resonates among the hip-hop community's most accomplished artists.
How seeing the world through a lens of radical realism allows you to be prepared for the worst life can throw your way.
What we can do to uncover a career path that aligns with what has brought us joy in the past (hopefully before working 80 jobs we hate like Robert did prior to writing his first bestseller).
Why we shouldn't fret if we haven't found our calling early in life -- the experiences we've had and lessons we've learned along the way combine to give us a unique edge when we finally do find it.
Always stick to what makes you strange and weird. What made you a "weird" kid makes you an interesting adult.
And much more...

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580: Seeking Relief from Your Unending Grief | Feedback Friday Oct 29, 2021

579: Yeonmi Park | A North Korean Girl’s Journey to Freedom Part Two Oct 28, 2021

Yeonmi Park (@YeonmiParkNK) is a North Korean defector and activist whose harrowing experiences are chronicled in her book In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Catch up with part one here!]

What We Discuss with Yeonmi Park:

Why there's a black market for poop in North Korea.
How the people of North Korea are kept isolated from the outside world to the extent that they use a different calendar, have never heard of Shakespeare, and don't even have words for "oppression" or "love."
How North Korea's guilt-by-association policy can carry punishment for people who are within several generations of someone perceived as offensive to the regime.
Why Yeonmi finds being on the North Korean regime's official kill list to be "liberating."
How long it might take to watch Titanic in a country that only turns on the electricity for State holidays (and the ultimate penalty for getting caught doing so).
And much more...

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578: Yeonmi Park | A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom Part One Oct 26, 2021

Yeonmi Park (@YeonmiParkNK) is a North Korean defector and activist whose harrowing experiences are chronicled in her book In Order to Live: A North Korean Girl's Journey to Freedom. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Please stay tuned for the conclusion later this week!]

What We Discuss with Yeonmi Park:

Why there's a black market for poop in North Korea.
How the people of North Korea are kept isolated from the outside world to the extent that they use a different calendar, have never heard of Shakespeare, and don't even have words for "oppression" or "love."
How North Korea's guilt-by-association policy can carry punishment for people who are within several generations of someone perceived as offensive to the regime.
Why Yeonmi finds being on the North Korean regime's official kill list to be "liberating."
How long it might take to watch Titanic in a country that only turns on the electricity for State holidays (and the ultimate penalty for getting caught doing so).
And much more...

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577: I Wish It Were Cheaper to Be My Sister’s Keeper | Feedback Friday Oct 22, 2021

576: General Michael Hayden | American Intelligence in the Age of Terror Oct 21, 2021

General Michael Hayden (@GenMhayden) is a retired United States Air Force general, former Director of the NSA and CIA, and author of Playing to the Edge: American Intelligence in the Age of Terror. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh listen!]

What We Discuss with General Michael Hayden:

How does an intelligence agent view cognition, cognitive bias, and psychology differently from a policymaker?
What is The Unpleasant Fact an intelligence agent brings to the briefing table?
General Hayden gives us a rare glimpse of working for two very different presidents and conveys the importance of adapting to their particular learning styles.
Find out what it’s like to present new intelligence to an administration that forces it to change policy. (Awkward!)
Get General Hayden’s take on the Orlando shootings and the difficulty of balancing security with liberty.
And much more…

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575: Benjamin Hardy | Minding the Gap and the Gain Oct 19, 2021

Benjamin Hardy (@BenjaminPHardy) is an organizational psychologist and author of books about willpower, self-limiting beliefs, and teamwork. His latest offering (co-authored with Dan Sullivan), is The Gap and the Gain: The High Achievers' Guide to Happiness, Confidence, and Success.

What We Discuss with Benjamin Hardy:

If you measure your current self against your ideal (often chosen and defined by other people rather than yourself), you’ll never be happy because there will always be a gap. Unsuccessful people primarily focus on this (but we all wind up here sometimes).
If you measure your current self against your previous self — and notice the gain you've made between yesterday and today — you’ll experience happiness, satisfaction, and confidence. The most successful people understand this.
The difference between ideals (general, immeasurable, and constantly changing) and goals (specific, measurable, and time-bound) -- and why your ideals shouldn't be your benchmark for achievement, but merely the source from which your goals are inspired.
How you can weed out the arbitrary reference points with which you've been burdened by external sources and choose ones that are actually meaningful -- not just constant reminders of what you don't have.
How the increased confidence that comes from living in the gain allows you to set bigger and more imaginative goals to truly tailor the fabric of your own life.
And much more...

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574: Can There Be Merit in the Extramarital? | Feedback Friday Oct 15, 2021

You've been secretly chatting with an old flame whose torch you still carry, and you even met in person to discover that these feelings are mutual. But there's a big hitch: while you're now single again, she's in what seems to be an otherwise happy marriage and is mother to three. Now you feel frustrated, jealous, and even heartbroken because you can't be with her. Or can you? We'll try to help you find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/574

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Rekindling with an old flame whose feelings are said to be mutual should fill you with joy, but her current marriage to another man and motherhood to his children is a bit of a downer. Can there be merit in pursuing something...extramarital?
You share custody of two children with a narcissistic ex -- one is hers by a father who was out of the picture by the time you came along, and the other was adopted. The problem: she shamelessly plays favorites and clearly favors her biological kid. Are you hurting your adopted child by allowing her to go to your toxic ex's every other week?
You're blind and working toward certification in a well-paying field, but it involves visual math concepts and a lot of the instructional material is inaccessible. On the other hand, your interest in languages makes a career as an interpreter appealing -- and it's much easier to accomplish. Should you finish the certification you've spent so much time and money pursuing, or just cut your losses and take the lower-paying but potentially more satisfying path?
You have well-off parents who let you live rent-free in a house they own while you finish school, but you think your roommate may be taking advantage of the situation by mooching free food without asking and even offering it to guests. What can you do to set better boundaries without creating an awkward living environment?
Working the night shift doing repetitive work wasn't really what you signed on for, so you've been looking for a new job. Now you've been informed you're on deck for training in a more challenging task that's more up your alley, but you're not sure you can work three more months of overnights before this is slated to happen. What are your best options here?
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573: David Buss | When Men Behave Badly Oct 14, 2021

David Buss (@profdavidbuss) is considered the world’s leading scientific expert on the evolutionary psychology of human mating strategies. He is the author of several books on the subject, most recently When Men Behave Badly: The Hidden Roots of Sexual Deception, Harassment, and Assault.

What We Discuss with David Buss:

Why, from an evolutionary standpoint, the reproductive interests of males and females sometimes diverge.
Why metabolizing alcohol differently makes women more susceptible to an expectation of bonding (and how some men exploit this).
The Dark Triad traits that mark the men most likely to have short-term relationships and cheat.
How do women use active signaling to show they're more open to short-term relationships?
She's not playing hard to get. If she rejects you softly, it isn't an invitation to try harder -- it's a survival tactic meant to avoid prompting a violent reaction.
And much more...

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572: Tamer Elnoury | Undercover with a Muslim FBI Agent Oct 12, 2021

Tamer Elnoury is an Arabic-speaking Muslim American, a longtime elite counterterrorism undercover agent, and co-author of American Radical: Inside the World of an Undercover Muslim FBI Agent.

What We Discuss with Tamer Elnoury:

What unique psychological skills (and desire for thrills) drew Tamer to the exciting and dangerous life of undercover law enforcement work?
Why, when working undercover, you're only as good as your informant.
How an agent is trained to work undercover (and why the FBI undercover school only has a 50 percent graduation rate).
How an undercover agent blends in with criminals without breaking the laws they've been recruited to enforce.
What an undercover agent does to hook a mark into noticing and eventually confiding in them.
And much more...

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571: Pastor Past Makes You An Outcast | Feedback Friday Oct 08, 2021

570: Marc Fennell | Cracking California's Nut Jobs Oct 07, 2021

Marc Fennell (@MarcFennell) is an award-winning journalist, interviewer, author, and documentary maker. He is also the writer and narrator of Audible Original Nut Jobs: Cracking California's Strangest $10 Million Dollar Heist.

What We Discuss with Marc Fennell:

Who stole $10 million in nuts (specifically almonds and pistachios) from California's Central Valley farmers -- and why?
Why are nuts (and prepackaged food in general) such ideal targets for theft, and how do current security protocols make it so temptingly easy for thieves with the means to haul them away?
What makes nuts grown in California's Central Valley valuable enough for organized criminals to take notice, and where do they go?
Who wins and who loses when hot nuts change hands?
What will it take to stop these heists from continuing?
And much more...

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569: Rick Ross | How to Boss Up and Build an Empire Oct 05, 2021

Rick Ross (@RickRoss) is a multi-platinum-selling, multi-Grammy-nominated rapper, artist, songwriter, investor, and author of The Perfect Day to Boss Up: A Hustler's Guide to Building Your Empire.

What We Discuss with Rick Ross:

Why Rick, in spite of growing up middle class with a computer programmer father, got involved with dealing drugs in his early teens.
Where Rick's "no complaints" policy originated and how it keeps him focused on what's important.
How embracing the difficulty of the process that allows Rick to acquire, enjoy, and manage his success builds resilience.
The dangers of hustling backwards.
How taking Rick's calendar audit exercise can help you keep your schedule lean for the things that matter and trim away the things that don't.
And much more...

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568: Sugar Daddy's Ambition is a Savory Transition | Feedback Friday Oct 01, 2021

You're a bit embarrassed to say you went through a debaucherous sugar daddy phase, but your sweet tooth for the lifestyle turned sour and left you feeling empty. Now you're in a more confident headspace to pursue regular dating, but should you disclose this part of your life to a hypothetical significant other should things turn serious? We'll try to find a good answer (devoid of any candy coating) to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/568

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

After going through a sugar daddy phase, you're ready for regular dating. But should you disclose your past if a relationship gets serious?
Jordan. Jen. Jayden. Is the Harbinger family alliteration premeditated, or purely happenstance?
You were recently offered the position of Assistant Grand Master in your Masonic District -- a huge honor -- but what they don't know is you may have to move for a job offer you're pursuing. How do you break the news without offending your fellow Stonecutters?
Showers: is it best to take them in the morning or at night?
Your profession makes you highly visible in your cozy, rural community, so you're finding it hard to date online without stumbling across the profile of someone who would definitely recognize you. What are your options for keeping romance on the DL without driving 250 miles outside of town? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
As a novice, what's the best way to start building your podcast?
What happens to the Feedback Friday questions that don’t make it on the show?
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567: Kai-Fu Lee | Ten Visions for Our Future with AI Sep 30, 2021

Kai-Fu Lee (@kaifulee) is an AI expert, CEO of Sinovation Ventures, former President of Google China, and co-author (with Chen Qiufan) of AI 2041: Ten Visions for Our Future.

What We Discuss with Kai-Fu Lee:

How AI will magnify the effects of the energy revolution, materials revolution, and life science revolution currently under way.
How can we keep the data that trains AI to operate free from human and cultural biases and other inaccuracies?
The four waves of AI and where we are on the path to truly autonomous AI that frees humans to do more worthwhile work.
How human beings can avoid displacement when all the repetitive, soul-crushing tasks are being done by robots, and what society must do to keep this from widening the gap in economic inequality.
How AI might be used to optimize the educational experience and make it engaging for every child by tailoring it to their individual interests.
And much more...

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566: Brian Chesky | Lessons Airbnb Learned to Survive the Pandemic Sep 28, 2021

Brian Chesky (@bchesky) is co-founder and CEO of the peer-to-peer lodging service Airbnb, named as one of Time magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2015.

What We Discuss with Brian Chesky:

How Airbnb not only survived the pandemic after losing 80 percent of its business during the first eight weeks, but is now thriving like never before.
Why a company that still conducts itself like a startup is better poised to withstand and grow from business crises than the behemoths who have everything to lose.
What was going through Brian's head when he got the news on live television that Airbnb shares were trading at twice their IPO price.
How does a company leader become successful without losing their mind along the way?
What Brian sees for the future of travel, and how it's changed as a direct result of the pandemic.
And much more...

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565: My Manipulative Sister: How Can We Resist Her? | Feedback Friday Sep 24, 2021

564: A.J. Jacobs | It’s All Relative Sep 23, 2021

A.J. Jacobs (@ajjacobs) is a New York Times best-selling author who went on a quest to help build the biggest family tree in history, as detailed in his latest book It’s All Relative: Adventures Up and Down the World’s Family Tree.

What We Discuss with A.J. Jacobs:

What did A.J. Jacobs learn by following every rule of the Bible literally for one year?
How much do you really know about your heritage?
See how relating to one another on a family tree of millions is a step toward overcoming the ills of modern tribalism and race relations.
Why acknowledging the bad as well as the good revealed by digging into family history is important.
The disciplined daydreaming of A.J.’s brainstorming sessions and how we can cultivate our own big-picture thinking.
And much more...

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563: Bobby Hall (aka Logic) | This Bright Future Sep 21, 2021

Bobby Hall (aka Logic) (@Logic301) is a Grammy-nominated, platinum-selling recording artist, actor, streamer, film producer, and author of NYT best-seller Supermarket and his latest, This Bright Future: A Memoir.

What We Discuss with Bobby Hall (aka Logic):

Why Logic's good memories of childhood make him sad.
The challenges of living with cervical dystonia.
Why Logic was suicidal when his song 1-800-273-8255 became a big hit (and what stopped him from going through with it).
How Logic got his career started like so many of us: in a '90s rap battle chat room.
Why Logic found the story about Helen Keller's education to be particularly inspiring.
And much more...

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562: Old Ex-Con Mister Eloped with My Young Sister | Feedback Friday Sep 17, 2021

561: Charles Duhigg | The Secrets of Being Smarter Faster Better Sep 16, 2021

Charles Duhigg (@cduhigg) is a Pulitzer prize-winning reporter at The New York Times and author of Smarter Faster Better: The Secrets of Being Productive in Life and Business and The Power of Habit: Why We Do What We Do in Life and Business. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh listen!]

What We Discuss with Charles Duhigg:

What’s the difference between what we think and how we think?
Learn more about the science of motivation and what makes us tick.
Compare the internal vs. external locus of control.
What is cognitive tunneling and when does it affect us? Discover how we can use mental models to avoid it.
Find out how to increase creativity even when we hit a block.
And much more...

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560: Dan Carlin | Apocalyptic Moments in Hardcore History Sep 14, 2021

Dan Carlin (@hardcorehistory) is the host of the wildly popular Hardcore History and Common Sense podcasts, and author of The End Is Always Near: Apocalyptic Moments, from the Bronze Age Collapse to Nuclear Near Misses.

What We Discuss with Dan Carlin:

Do tough times make for tougher people? How do we define what "tough" means?
Will war ever become obsolete, or will we always need to be prepared to engage in military force on some level?
Why do the people who are best qualified to lead rarely get elected, and how does this hurt us all (even if "our" candidate wins)?
How denying the cultivation of skills, talent, and opportunity to the poorest members of the population underserves society as a whole.
Is a de-escalation of our current political polarization possible, or have we passed the point of no return?
And much more...

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559: How to Say Yes to Post-Traumatic Success | Feedback Friday Sep 10, 2021

How do you find your way back to high achievement when coping with the aftermath of extreme trauma keeps you low? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday! We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/559

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How do you find your way back to the hallowed halls of high achievement when the trauma you're trying to work through is doing its best to keep you low? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
How do you break off a friendship with someone who's way more into it than you are without hurting their feelings? [Many thanks to From Start-Up to Grown-Up author Alisa Cohn for helping us answer this!]
How can you get your lyin' and cheatin' ex-spouse to change their no-good behavior for the sake of your angelic offspring?
You recently finished the novel you've been working on for five years and discovered along the way that writing it was a process you enjoyed far more than your day job. Should you dive in and become a full-time, professional writer, or just keep at it as an inspiring hobby?
Your mom has been diagnosed as seriously mentally ill (SMI) and in treatment for half your life. Her psychiatrist of the past 17 years doesn't seem to be doing much to help -- in fact, her behavior's only gotten worse. As her medical power of attorney, you're considering a court order for a new mental health evaluation, but she lives in another state and you don't know where to begin. What can you do? [Once again, thanks to Corbin Payne (aka C-Payne) for helping us with this one!]
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558: Jack Schafer | Flipping the Like Switch Part Two Sep 09, 2021

Jack Schafer (@jackschafer) is a retired FBI special agent, current assistant professor at Western Illinois University, and co-author of The Like Switch: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Influencing, Attracting, and Winning People Over. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Catch up with part one here!]

What We Discuss with Jack Schafer:

How undercover cops get made just by the way they look at people.
The spotlight effect: why we all overestimate how much other people notice about us, and how we can use this to our advantage when trying to spot a lie (or not get caught in a lie ourselves).
What Jack has to gain by making minor mistakes deliberately when he's teaching a class.
What people are really telling us when they're angry, and how we can stealthily defuse them before they go off.
If you make people feel good about themselves, they will seek to be around you to get those feelings again.
And much more...

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557: Jack Schafer | Flipping the Like Switch Part One Sep 07, 2021

Jack Schafer (@jackschafer) is a retired FBI special agent, current assistant professor at Western Illinois University, and co-author of The Like Switch: An Ex-FBI Agent's Guide to Influencing, Attracting, and Winning People Over. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Keep an eye out for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Jack Schafer:

Why happy people make terrible spy recruits.
How the Friendship Formula (Friendship = Proximity + Frequency + Duration + Intensity) can be used to build rapport in every human interaction.
How to "name it and claim it" when manipulative techniques are being used against you to withstand and resist their effects.
How to recognize friend and foe signals in others and make sure you're not inadvertently broadcasting the signals that mark you as an easy target for manipulation.
What's really going on when someone grabs food from your plate without asking, or takes their sweet time getting out of the parking spot you're clearly waiting for.
And much more...

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556: How Can I Expunge the Family Sponge? | Feedback Friday Sep 03, 2021

You live in an extended family situation and the only contribution one member makes to the collective is drinking, smoking pot, eating your food, stealing your old phones to pawn, and making messes they can't be bothered to clean up. Since they're not liable to move away from free room and board of their own volition, is there anything you can do to expunge the family sponge and restore sanity to the homestead? We'll try to find a solution to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

When one member of your extended family is allowed to live in the house rent-free while eating your food, making messes, and contributing nothing, what can you do to expunge this family sponge?
After numerous disappointments trying to conceive a baby through natural and scientifically enhanced means, you can't help but wonder if you're just ignoring something the universe is trying to tell you.
Your in-laws' free-range cats have fleas, and now, after a recent visit, your home is infested with them. How can you fix this problem without making it seem like an attack on your wife's family?
Your brother has been working with/hanging out with d-bag bros for so long that he's become one. You know deep down he's a great, thoughtful, and grounded person, but you're worried you may never see this side of him again. How can you nudge him away from this wretched d-baggery?
You've been working hard at your high-paying, high-stress job through vacations and holidays for years that you think you may be burning out. In your 30s with unfulfilled career ambitions, would it be imprudent to take a gap year off to go traveling -- an almost guaranteed remedy for the depression you've been feeling?
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555: Jessica Tracy | Why Pride is the Deadly Sin of Success Sep 02, 2021

Jessica Tracy (@ProfJessTracy) is a professor of psychology at the University of British Columbia in Vancouver, where she also directs the Emotion & Self Lab. She is the author of Take Pride: Why the Deadliest Sin Holds the Secret to Human Success. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh listen!]

What We Discuss with Jessica Tracy:

Pride is a universal human emotion and a force that can be harnessed to help humans succeed — it’s a key ingredient to confidence.
Understand the difference between hubristic and authentic pride — why you should seek out one but try to minimize the other.
Learn how pride intersects with grit.
Identify pride to gain an advantage in shifting your own behavior and knowing how to react to others.
Discover how the statuses of dominance and prestige are affected by pride.
And much more...

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554: Laurie Santos | Practical Lessons from The Happiness Lab Aug 31, 2021

Laurie Santos (@lauriesantos) is a professor of psychology at Yale University, instructor of Coursera's The Science of Well-Being course (adapted from her popular Psychology and the Good Life course at Yale), and host of The Happiness Lab podcast.

What We Discuss with Laurie Santos:

Happiness is actually a set of skills we can learn and master as opposed to some ideal state of being.
While there's no denying that genetics and circumstances play a role in happiness, the good news is that we're in control of developing the mindset and behavior to mobilize it.
The mechanisms by which people become happy (or miserable), and some tools we can use to to hack our own happiness.
The bad news: we outgrow the rush of the happiest days of our lives; the good news: we outgrow the anguish from the worst days of our lives.
Why Olympic bronze medalists are often happier than silver medalists.
And much more...

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553: Is Friend's Fiancé Despotic or Simply Erotic? | Feedback Friday Aug 27, 2021

552: Will Storr | Understanding Social Position and the Status Game Aug 26, 2021

Will Storr (@wstorr) is an award-winning investigative journalist and best-selling author. His latest book is The Status Game: On Social Position and How We Use It.

What We Discuss with Will Storr:

The evolutionary purpose of status and why it's always been important for human survival.
How seeking status spurs innovation.
The three kinds of status games we've been playing throughout human history: dominance, virtue, and success.
The connection between low status and depression: why Will believes that Jeffrey Epstein did kill himself.
Why you might choose a higher status title at work instead of a pay raise.
And much more...

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551: T-Pain | You Can't Auto-Tune Your Way to Happiness Aug 24, 2021

T-Pain (@TPAIN) is a rapper, singer-songwriter, record producer known for popularizing auto-tune in modern music, and host of the Nappy Boy Radio podcast.

What We Discuss with T-Pain:

Why T-Pain will wear a Fitbit over a Rolex, and why there's no shame in wearing fake jewelry in public.
T-Pain's tattoo goals and the meaning behind the ones he already has.
What T-Pain learned after avoiding time with his own family pursuing the ambition to be #1.
How T-Pain went from having $90 million in the bank to $0, and how he climbed his way back.
How a musician's life really changes once they earn a Grammy award (let alone two).
And much more...

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550: Conscience Contorted by Dad’s Abuse Unreported | Feedback Friday Aug 20, 2021

549: Mickey Royal | A Pimp's Secrets of Mind Manipulation Part Two Aug 19, 2021

Mickey Royal (@mickey_royal) is a former gangster, drug dealer, pimp, mob enforcer, and bestselling author of The Pimp Game: Instructional Guide and The Pimp Guide: Secrets of Mind Manipulation. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Catch up with part one here!]

What We Discuss with Mickey Royal:

How Mickey's pseudobulbar affect and bipolar disorder came in handy as advantages in his line of work.
What being deemed "capable" in certain circles means -- and why it's a networking mistake among criminals to turn your back on the type of job this entails (even if you've since moved "up").
How Mickey established The Royal Family -- an organized stable of prostitutes that ran with the efficiency of a Fortune 500 company.
Why someone who's smart enough to make money through illicit entrepreneurial means would probably find outstanding success in the mainstream under different circumstances.
How the mental toll of seeing people only from the levers by which they can be manipulated adds up and makes "normal" relationships difficult to impossible.
And much more...

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548: Mickey Royal | A Pimp's Secrets of Mind Manipulation Part One Aug 17, 2021

Mickey Royal (@mickey_royal) is a former gangster, drug dealer, pimp, mob enforcer, and bestselling author of The Pimp Game: Instructional Guide and The Pimp Guide: Secrets of Mind Manipulation. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Stay tuned for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Mickey Royal:

How Mickey's pseudobulbar affect and bipolar disorder came in handy as advantages in his line of work.
What being deemed "capable" in certain circles means -- and why it's a networking mistake among criminals to turn your back on the type of job this entails (even if you've since moved "up").
How Mickey established The Royal Family -- an organized stable of prostitutes that ran with the efficiency of a Fortune 500 company.
Why someone who's smart enough to make money through illicit entrepreneurial means would probably find outstanding success in the mainstream under different circumstances.
How the mental toll of seeing people only from the levers by which they can be manipulated adds up and makes "normal" relationships difficult to impossible.
And much more...

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547: Stopping a Swami from Swindling Our Mommy | Feedback Friday Aug 13, 2021

546: Scott Adams | Persuasion in a World Where Facts Don't Matter Aug 12, 2021

Scott Adams (@ScottAdamsSays) of Dilbert fame revisits us to discuss his book Win Bigly: Persuasion in a World Where Facts Don't Matter. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh listen!]

What We Discuss with Scott Adams:

Is Scott Adams a Trump supporter?
People don’t use facts to make decisions. They use emotion.
Learn the three types of persuaders and how they operate.
See how master persuaders move the topic to things they understand and can dominate (regardless of facts and details).
Find out why master persuasion is effective even if the subject or target sees the technique.
And much more...

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545: Rachel Nuwer | Inside the Dark World of Wildlife Trafficking Aug 10, 2021

Rachel Nuwer (@RachelNuwer) is an award-winning freelance journalist who reports about science, travel, food, and adventure for The New York Times, National Geographic, Scientific American, and more. Her multi-award-winning first book, Poached: Inside the Dark World of Wildlife Trafficking, is out now.

What We Discuss with Rachel Nuwer:

What drives the global demand for resources cruelly derived from endangered wildlife.
Why poachers and smugglers are willing to risk their own lives to meet this demand.
The pros and cons of solutions proposed to stem the tide of this illicit trade -- from legalizing it for sustainable sourcing to synthesizing alternatives.
Why governments are shy to throw the book at the worst offenders, and how the most clever, wealthy, and well-connected usually (but don't always) bypass legal repercussions for their trafficking transgressions.
What we can do here and now to promote policies for preserving these species before they vanish forever.
And much more...

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544: Psycho Scammer Landlord Alert | Feedback Friday Aug 06, 2021

543: R. Douglas Fields | Understanding Why We Snap Aug 05, 2021

R. Douglas Fields (@RDouglasFields1) is a neuroscientist specializing in the cellular mechanisms of nervous system development, plasticity, and memory, and author of Why We Snap: Understanding the Rage Circuit in Your Brain. [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh listen!]

What We Discuss with R. Douglas Fields:

What is rage, and what evolutionary purpose does it serve?
What makes ordinary people “snap” — that is, react violently when triggered by rage?
Can we control our urge to snap when rage overtakes us?
Understand the nine triggers of rage.
LIFEMORTS: the mnemonic that helps us identify when rage intrudes so we can get a rational handle on it preemptively.
And much more...

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542: Nicole Perlroth | Who's Winning the Cyberweapons Arms Race? Aug 03, 2021

Nicole Perlroth (@nicoleperlroth) is an award-winning cybersecurity journalist for The New York Times and bestselling author of This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race.

What We Discuss with Nicole Perlroth:

The startlingly simple reasons why most nation-states now resort to using cyberwarfare tactics before conventional weaponry in acts of aggression -- to increasingly devastating effect.
How industries are so interconnected that there's almost no way for a cyberattack to target one victim without endangering countless others on all sides of a conflict (which is why you may have Putin to blame if there's a Cadbury chocolate egg shortage next Easter).
Why leaving the security of 85 percent of its critical infrastructure up to privatization makes the United States especially vulnerable to cyberwarfare attacks.
The massive amount of intellectual property that's been lost to hackers -- from the formula for Coca-Cola to information that would allow China and other rival nations to catch up with the United States in the nuclear arms race.
What Nicole believes the US should do to push back against these threats and the governments that perpetrate them -- and ensure that it's not inadvertently one of them.
And much more...

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541: Spare the Pity Party; My Life is Just Restarting | Feedback Friday Jul 30, 2021

Four years ago, you lost your spouse and child in a tragic car crash that you barely survived. Now, with a supportive partner and a toddler by your side, you're determined to move on with your life. Unfortunately, it's hard to meet new people who can see past what you've endured without pitying you. How can you truly enter your next chapter when well-meaning but oversympathizing strangers keep reminding you of your last one? We'll try to get to the bottom of this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Trying to move on from the loss of your family in a car accident years ago is difficult when everyone new you meet wants to throw you a pity party. How can you become more than the suffering sum of your tragic past's parts?
You and your fiancé called it quits when she had a hallucinatory episode, wound up in the hospital, and came out with a bipolar disorder diagnosis. But you've each spent the past year coming to terms with who you are and you've considered getting back together. Could this work, or should you consider it a relationship that's sailed?
A company hired you for one thing, then it turned out they needed you for something else, and their needs aren’t in alignment with your interests. Should you express your dissatisfaction to your boss, hope your next project is more to your liking, or just start looking for a new job?
You've discovered that the work you love to do isn't the same as the subject you loved learning about at university. Should you feel guilty or ashamed for not using your master's degree, even though you absolutely adore your current, but completely unrelated position?
How do you invite your parents' best friends to your wedding without them bringing their disruptive, social misfit adult child?
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540: Daryl Davis | A Black Man's Odyssey in the KKK Part Two Jul 29, 2021

Daryl Davis (@realdaryldavis) is a musician, author, lecturer, host of the Changing Minds podcast, and anti-racism activist featured in the documentary Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race & America. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to catch part one here!]

What We Discuss with Daryl Davis:

How Daryl Davis, a black musician who was once told by a Ku Klux Klansman that he played piano "just like Jerry Lee Lewis," leveraged the encounter into a teachable moment that has led to more than 200 KKK members hanging up their robes for good.
Why racism was such an unfathomable concept when Daryl first experienced it as a 10-year-old Cub Scout.
How traveling around the world as a child with his diplomat father gave Daryl the tools he needed to sit down and relate to people vastly different from him.
Why Daryl considers a missed opportunity for dialogue to be a missed opportunity for conflict resolution.
The five values all humans have in common that Daryl uses to positively navigate (almost) any conversation.
And much more...

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539: Daryl Davis | A Black Man's Odyssey in the KKK Part One Jul 27, 2021

Daryl Davis (@realdaryldavis) is a musician, author, lecturer, host of the Changing Minds podcast, and anti-racism activist featured in the documentary Accidental Courtesy: Daryl Davis, Race & America.

What We Discuss with Daryl Davis:

How Daryl Davis, a black musician who was once told by a Ku Klux Klansman that he played piano "just like Jerry Lee Lewis," leveraged the encounter into a teachable moment that has led to more than 200 KKK members hanging up their robes for good.
Why racism was such an unfathomable concept when Daryl first experienced it as a 10-year-old Cub Scout.
How traveling around the world as a child with his diplomat father gave Daryl the tools he needed to sit down and relate to people vastly different from him.
Why Daryl considers a missed opportunity for dialogue to be a missed opportunity for conflict resolution.
The five values all humans have in common that Daryl uses to positively navigate (almost) any conversation.
And much more...

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538: Already Dreading Your Abusive Brother's Wedding | Feedback Friday Jul 23, 2021

It's not a request; it's a demand from the brother who sexually abused you when you were eight in a family that gaslighted you about the whole thing: "You will speak at my wedding." Maybe he thinks you're too spineless to say anything that will embarrass him, but the truth is that you've been diagnosed with complex PTSD and the thought of speaking at his wedding at all fills you with dread. On the other hand, being the only sibling to refuse would also cause drama you don't want to deal with. How do you balance being genuine with not calling someone a cruel person on their wedding day? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Should you speak at the wedding of your brother who sexually abused you when you were eight, or be the only sibling to refuse and cause unwanted drama? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
If you have a physical feature that might surprise someone you're meeting for the first time (like, say, type IV radial club hand), how can you put everyone at ease and defuse any potential awkwardness ahead of such a meeting?
In spite of going above and beyond in your leadership role during the pandemic, your boss "doesn't believe" in giving you a 5/5 star rating on your review because there's always room for improvement. On the other hand, you've been criticized for giving a subordinate a 3/5 for meeting expectations. If 4/5 is the best you can expect for exceeding expectations, how is such a system fair for anyone?
Your dad spent 10 years in prison. You'd enjoy making up for that lost time by watching movies and other low-key activities together, but he wants to party and go bar hopping (even though you're under the legal drinking age). How can you get him to reel in his wilder tendencies that make you uncomfortable without hurting his feelings?
At the end of the month, you'll be laid off from the company where you've worked for 15 years. If you're able to secure interviews for future job prospects before then, would it be dishonest to negotiate from the more powerful position of being currently employed?
Documentary recommendation of the week: Made You Look: A True Story About Fake Art [Many thanks to Fruit of the Loom for its sponsorship of this segment!]
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537: Kevin Kelly | 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future Jul 22, 2021

Kevin Kelly (@kevin2kelly) is the founding editor of Wired magazine and author of The Inevitable: Understanding the 12 Technological Forces That Will Shape Our Future.

What We Discuss with Kevin Kelly:

Technology is an extension of the natural process of evolution.
What’s driving technology; what will the future look like?
Why Artificial Intelligence (AI) is the biggest thing since electricity.
Ways humanity will interact with future technology and AI — and how it will change our lives in ways we can scarcely imagine.
How technology will actually make us better humans.
And much more...

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536: Julia Galef | Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't Jul 20, 2021

Julia Galef (@juliagalef) is the host of the Rationally Speaking podcast, co-founder of The Center for Applied Rationality, and author of The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't.

What We Discuss with Julia Galef:

How to spot bad arguments and faulty thinking -- even when the source is you.
The difference between having a soldier mindset that defends whatever you want to be true, and a scout mindset that's motivated to seek out the truth regardless of how unpleasant it might be (and which you should try to cultivate).
How to tell if you're making reasonable mistakes or foolhardy leaps of faith that carry consequences far outweighing the value of the lesson.
The best ways to manage and respond to uncertainty.
How your brain matches arguments you misunderstand with ones you've already decided you don't agree with -- and what to do about it.
And much more...

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535: Should Siblings Unite to Confront Abusive Parents? | Feedback Friday Jul 16, 2021

534: Greg McKeown | How to Make What Matters Effortless Jul 15, 2021

Greg McKeown (@GregoryMcKeown) is the host of the What’s Essential podcast, and author of the New York Times bestseller Essentialism: The Disciplined Pursuit of Less. His latest book, Effortless: Make It Easier to Do What Matters Most, is out now.

What We Discuss with Greg McKeown:

If you want 10x the results of any endeavor without putting in 10x the effort, it's important to understand your ROE (return on effort).
How the disciplined pursuit of less keeps you from getting overwhelmed with unexpected options and opportunities that come from what should be the good news of success.
Why, if you find yourself procrastinating on a project because it's not perfect enough to your liking, you should delay a bad first draft and create a truly awful zero draft.
Why "easy" does not (always) equal "lazy" and what you can do to work smarter rather than harder to avoid earning the meaningless badge of honor that burnout has become in the modern workforce.
Five questions to ask yourself before taking on a project that's in danger of being overthought, overwhelming, and anything but effortless.
And much more...

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533: Tristan Harris | Reclaiming Our Future with Humane Technology Jul 13, 2021

Tristan Harris (@tristanharris) is a former Google design ethicist, primary subject of the acclaimed Netflix documentary The Social Dilemma, co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, and co-host of the podcast Your Undivided Attention.

What We Discuss with Tristan Harris:

Why we're worth more to social engagement platforms as manipulatable slabs of predictable human behavior than as free-thinking individuals.
How the social networks of the early 2000s so quickly turned from places where we could keep in touch with friends, family, and colleagues into disinformation amplifiers that contribute to the destabilization of democracies.
Why your algorithm-tailored online experience so radically differs from that of your closest friends and loved ones, and why this is a problem when the public good is cast aside in the interest of keeping us engaged and enraged.
The unintended consequences of allowing an algorithm to bring people together by what it sees as similar interests, and how this has thrown fuel on the disinformation fire.
How attempting to outthink a social media algorithm is like trying to play chess against a computer that can look ahead and counter every move you could possibly make.
And much more...

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532: A Veteran Fights to Be Free from Smack and PTSD | Feedback Friday Jul 09, 2021

You're a veteran who's been lucky enough to return home from war in one piece only to fight a new battle on two fronts: heroin and PTSD. How are you going to fight your way free of this doubly dangerous burden? We'll try to help with this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You're a veteran who's been lucky enough to return home from war in one piece only to fight a new battle on two fronts: heroin and PTSD. How are you going to fight your way free of this doubly dangerous burden? [Many thanks to Dr. Rubin Khoddam of COPE Psychological Center and Dr. Jennifer Mitchell, Deputy Associate Chief of Staff for Research and Development at the San Francisco VA Medical Center, for help with this one!]
Your long-term partner has recently made it clear that he never wants to get married, which is at odds with your own expectations. It's an otherwise ideal, supportive relationship, but disagreeing on this subject casts a shadow over your future together. What should you do?
You're a teenager attending a boarding school with peers you've known your whole life, but their toxic jockeying for position in the social hierarchy goes against your positive, perhaps more mature nature. Is there anything you can do to lift them up without being brought down in the process?
You come from a family in which expressing feelings is forbidden, and problems are ridiculed or ignored rather than talked through. After 15 years of living abroad, you just can't deal with them like you used to. Now that you're visiting for the first time since the pandemic, you want to keep the trip shorter than they were expecting. Should you feel guilty?
Your aunt makes a good living from her small business and wants you to take over when she retires in the next couple of years. But you have very little experience with running a business and you're not positive she's been on the level with her tax obligations -- which you don't want to get stuck dealing with down the line. How do you minimize your risk should you choose to go through with it?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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531: Bob Arno | Schooled by the Professor of Pickpocketry Part Two Jul 08, 2021

Bob Arno is a comedy pickpocket and criminologist specializing in global street crime, is the co-author of Travel Advisory: How to Avoid Thefts, Cons, and Street Scams While Traveling, and was featured in National Geographic's Pickpocket King documentary. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to catch part one here!]

What We Discuss with Bob Arno:

How Bob, the son of a judge, got involved in social engineering and pickpocketing for the purpose of entertainment.
Why pickpockets are commonly targeted by terrorist organizations for radicalization efforts.
How diversionary crime like pickpocketing has changed just like every other profession during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Bob is able to get close to real-life criminal pickpockets and learn their tricks of the trade without winding up in the hospital -- or worse.
The psychology of a pickpocket -- what they're looking for in an ideal victim and what you can do to ensure you're not that victim.
And much more...

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530: Bob Arno | Schooled by the Professor of Pickpocketry Part One Jul 06, 2021

Bob Arno is a comedy pickpocket and criminologist specializing in global street crime, is the co-author of Travel Advisory: How to Avoid Thefts, Cons, and Street Scams While Traveling, and was featured in National Geographic's Pickpocket King documentary. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Stay tuned for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Bob Arno:

How Bob, the son of a judge, got involved in social engineering and pickpocketing for the purpose of entertainment.
Why pickpockets are commonly targeted by terrorist organizations for radicalization efforts.
How diversionary crime like pickpocketing has changed just like every other profession during the COVID-19 pandemic.
How Bob is able to get close to real-life criminal pickpockets and learn their tricks of the trade without winding up in the hospital -- or worse.
The psychology of a pickpocket -- what they're looking for in an ideal victim and what you can do to ensure you're not that victim.
And much more...

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529: Qualms about QAnon Mom and Her Starseed Schtick | Feedback Friday Jul 02, 2021

Your conspiracy-minded Mom subscribes to the tenets of QAnon, believes she's a half-human/half-alien starseed, and thinks Jim Carrey is playing Joe Biden in real life, and not just SNL. She's tough to take, and never respects the boundaries you try to set. Is there still room in your life for her? We'll try to get to the bottom of this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your conspiracy-minded Mom subscribes to the tenets of QAnon, believes she's a half-human/half-alien starseed, and thinks Jim Carrey is playing Joe Biden in real life, and not just SNL. She's tough to take, and never respects the boundaries you try to set. Is there still room in your life for her? [Thanks to cult expert Steven Hassan for helping us with this one!]
The closest friend you've ever had passed away earlier this year, and you've noticed yourself, against character, succumbing to overwhelming feelings of anger at unexpected moments. Does the rage from grief ever go away, or is this just who you are now?
Disgruntled in your current leadership position, you've considered taking a lower stress, lower responsibility role where you don't have to hold people accountable. How do you know if you're making a wise move for your own mental health or throwing away an opportunity that will become manageable over time as you learn to adapt?
You fell for your roommate. After a period of intimacy, she withdrew, citing a series of toxic relationships and a need to focus on her own self-discovery before committing to anything serious. You're trying to take this as an opportunity to work on your own issues, but the rejection still hurts. What can you do?
You've recently applied for a job within your company. The thing is, a number of your contacts have applied for the same job and asked you for referrals. You don't want to damage your network by not responding at all, but it seems awkward to recommend other people for a job you want. How can you handle this delicately without sounding selfish or self-conscious?
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528: Ulrich "The Mole" Larsen | Undercover in North Korea Part Two Jul 01, 2021

Ulrich "The Mole" Larsen (@UlrichTheMole) is a family man from Denmark who spent 10 years undercover in North Korea infiltrating its illicit arms trade. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Part one can be found here!]

What We Discuss with Ulrich "The Mole" Larsen:

How did a young Danish chef and family man wind up working undercover in North Korea to disrupt its illicit arms trade?
Why would the repressive regime that runs North Korea trust a young Danish chef and welcome him with open arms?
How some low-status Westerners cozy up to the North Korean regime for the chance to boss around other Westerners visiting the country and the illusionary rush of power it gives them.
The natural qualities and easygoing talents that made Ulrich such an ideal mole in a place where every move is surveilled and analyzed by invisible eyes from every nook and shadow.
Why operating clandestinely in the DPRK is no job for a teetotaler.
And much more...

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527: Ulrich "The Mole" Larsen | Undercover in North Korea Part One Jun 29, 2021

Ulrich "The Mole" Larsen (@UlrichTheMole) is a family man from Denmark who spent 10 years undercover in North Korea infiltrating its illicit arms trade. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Stay tuned for the second half later this week!]

What We Discuss with Ulrich "The Mole" Larsen:

How did a young Danish chef and family man wind up working undercover in North Korea to disrupt its illicit arms trade?
Why would the repressive regime that runs North Korea trust a young Danish chef and welcome him with open arms?
How some low-status Westerners cozy up to the North Korean regime for the chance to boss around other Westerners visiting the country and the illusionary rush of power it gives them.
The natural qualities and easygoing talents that made Ulrich such an ideal mole in a place where every move is surveilled and analyzed by invisible eyes from every nook and shadow.
Why operating clandestinely in the DPRK is no job for a teetotaler.
And much more...

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526: What to Do When Your Teen Attempts Suicide | Feedback Friday Jun 25, 2021

525: Robert H. Frank | The Myth of Meritocracy Jun 24, 2021

Robert H. Frank (@econnaturalist) is the HJ Louis Professor of Economics at Cornell University and author of Success and Luck: Good Fortune and the Myth of Meritocracy. [Note: this is a rebroadcast from the vault.]

What We Discuss with Robert H. Frank:

As we strive to achieve success, there are natural limits on how hard we can work and how smart we can be. There’s no denying that luck plays a part in this achievement.
Understand the role of luck, talent, and hard work in the overall formula.
Discover why we tend to minimize the role of luck in our success.
Find out how to maximize our luck in life by way of context outside of talent and work.
Learn new ways to look at the luck factor and turn it to our advantage.
And much more...

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524: Nicholas Christakis | Pandemic Impacts and Contagious Behavior Jun 22, 2021

Nicholas Christakis (@NAChristakis) is the Sterling Professor of Social and Natural Science at Yale, a physician, and author. His latest book is Apollo's Arrow: The Profound and Enduring Impact of Coronavirus on the Way We Live.

What We Discuss with Nicholas Christakis:

What social science tells us about our best shot (pun moderately intended) at achieving herd immunity from COVID-19.
How social networks allowed the virus to spread and reinforced mistrust of well-known science among certain politically oriented segments of the populace.
What the lessons of past disasters can teach us about the road ahead.
Why the bad (and good) habits of our friends' friends can have an impact on our own behavior from across vast social networks.
What we can do to best defend ourselves against the unwanted influence of these unseen members of our network.
And much more...

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523: Defusing the Drama Around Your Intoxicated Mama | Feedback Friday Jun 18, 2021

522: Daniel Pink | To Sell Is Human Jun 17, 2021

Daniel Pink (@DanielPink) is the author of To Sell Is Human: The Surprising Truth About Moving Others, which uses social science, survey research, and stories to offer a fresh look at the art and science of sales. [Note: this is a rebroadcast from the vault.]

What We Discuss with Daniel Pink:

What’s the best way of dealing with an “off” day?
Learn why sales and a sales skillset are a part of our lives — whether we like it or not.
Understand the concepts of irritation versus agitation (and how to use both to motivate others).
Attunement: what it is and how it can make you more persuasive.
Tips for both introverts and extroverts to improve a social skillset and build better rapport.
And so much more...

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521: Neil deGrasse Tyson | Cosmic Queries for the Acutely Curious Jun 15, 2021

Neil deGrasse Tyson (@neiltyson) is the Frederick P. Rose Director of the Hayden Planetarium, host of StarTalk Radio, and author. He rejoins us to discuss his latest book, Cosmic Queries: StarTalk's Guide to Who We Are, How We Got Here, and Where We're Going.

What We Discuss with Neil deGrasse Tyson:

How Neil learned to explain scientific complexities in layman's terms.
Why you should always take advantage of an opportunity to engage with an expert.
How opportunity comes from embracing the unknown rather than shying away from it.
Why, when it comes to learning something new, understanding is far more important than memorizing facts.
How Neil has mastered the art of ending any Q&A with the perfect answer -- no matter the question.
And much more...

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520: Medical Meddling's Wack from Bipolar Hypochondriac | Feedback Friday Jun 11, 2021

519: Dacher Keltner | The Power Paradox Jun 10, 2021

Dacher Keltner is a professor of psychology at University of California in Berkeley, one of the world’s foremost scientists specializing in the study of power, and author of The Power Paradox: How We Gain and Lose Influence. [Note: this is a rebroadcast from the vault.]

What We Discuss with Dacher Keltner:

You don’t have to be Machiavellian to appreciate that Niccolo Machiavelli was the OG power scientist.
What is The Power Paradox, and how does it affect us and society at large?
The imbalance of power is the greatest threat to society (just after climate change).
Powerlessness can literally be lethal.
Learn how we can increase our power relative to others in a healthy way.
And much more...

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518: Daniel Kahneman | When Noise Destroys Our Best of Choices Jun 08, 2021

Daniel Kahneman is a celebrated psychologist, economist, Nobel Prize winner, and author of the much-lauded Thinking, Fast and Slow and his latest, Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment.

What We Discuss with Daniel Kahneman:

Why we don’t always produce the same results when faced with the same facts on two different occasions.
How noise -- in this context, variability in judgments that should be identical -- influences our choices.
How the detrimental effects of noise in medicine, law, economic forecasting, forensic science, bail, child protection, strategy, performance reviews, and personnel selection can ruin (and even end) lives.
How to tell the difference between noise and good old-fashioned bias.
How we can reduce the role of noise and bias in our lives to make our best choices.
And much more...

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517: Trouble Runs Deep with the Neighborhood Creep | Feedback Friday Jun 04, 2021

516: Mike Massimino | Unlocking Science Secrets with an Unlikely Spaceman Jun 03, 2021

Mike Massimino (@Astro_Mike) is the astronaut who sent the first tweet from space and one of the few spacefarers we’ve had on this show! He’s the author of Spaceman: An Astronaut’s Unlikely Journey to Unlock the Secrets of the Universe. [Note: this is a rebroadcast from the vault.]

What We Discuss with Mike Massimino:

How is bedtime on a space shuttle mission a lot like a slumber party?
Why assembling a team around you is crucial for success — whether orbiting or staying on the surface of the planet.
Why it’s important to take small, deliberate steps in the right direction for the sake of your own happiness.
How to stay focused on the task at hand in the face of disaster by thinking like an astronaut.
Why even astronauts have imposter syndrome.
And much more...

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515: James Jani | Repelling the Law of Attraction Myth Jun 01, 2021

James Jani (@jamesvjani) is a YouTuber who makes documentary-style videos about money, business, and life, including The Law of Attraction: Fact or Fiction? and The Dark World of New Age Gurus.

What We Discuss with James Jani:

Why "hustle culture" is a bankrupt paradigm that makes it easy for fake gurus to prey upon society's very young and very desperate.
Why the so-called Law of Attraction that tells you you only have to think positive thoughts to "manifest" the good things you want out of life is bunk.
How studying philosophy exercises your grey matter and sharpens your critical thinking skills (so you can better resist nonsense like the Law of Attraction).
Why the Just World Fallacy that explains away suffering as a deserved consequence of wrongdoing is just a dangerously convenient way for people to bypass empathy for the world's unlucky have-nots.
How we can use street epistemology to help people question their unfounded beliefs.
And much more...

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514: Distancing from Junkie Sibling's Self-Jinxing | Feedback Friday May 28, 2021

In spite of what you've done to help your addiction-prone sibling stay off of hard drugs, he keeps relapsing. When is it time to let a self-jinxing junkie suffer for the consequences of their own actions? This and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

When is it time to let your self-jinxing junkie sibling face the music for their never-ending relapses that perpetually endanger you and your family?
You're in a relationship with someone who would be a perfect match -- except that you've never found them physically attractive. This is unlikely to change, but it's hard to imagine a life without them. Should you stay or should you go?
You're an ambitious, multilingual 19-year-old in a managerial position, about to enlist in the Navy as a translator. It should be cause for celebration that you've recently been selected as a congressional advisor, but imposter syndrome has hit you like a train. What should you do?
You've been responsible for dramatically increasing your department's efficiency, and your supervisor relies on you to keep things running smoothly. Nevertheless, the higher-ups recently denied you a promotion or raise, and it's hard not to take it personally. What's really holding you back?
A Six-Minute Networking question: how do you deal with a double opt-in introduction when one party makes it clear they're not interested in meeting the other party?
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513: Charlamagne Tha God | The Opportunities of Black Privilege May 27, 2021

Charlamagne Tha God (@cthagod) is a radio presenter (The Breakfast Club Power 105.1 FM), television personality (Uncommon Sense Live), podcaster (The Brilliant Idiots), and author of Black Privilege: Opportunity Comes to Those Who Create It. [Note: this is a previously broadcast episode from the vault. For our most recent interview with Charlamagne, check out Episode 171: Charlamagne Tha God | Turning the Tables on Fear and Anxiety!]

What We Discuss with Charlamagne Tha God:

What transformed Lenard McKelvey from Moncks Corner, South Carolina into Charlamagne Tha God?
How Charlamagne went from selling crack in a small town to becoming a radio and television personality — and now author.
Why the moment you think you can’t transcend your circumstances — whatever they may be — is the moment you won’t.
How Charlamagne reframed his background to become an advantage rather than a hindrance.
Why it’s important not to live someone else’s expectations — and how to figure out when expectations are actually your own.
And much more...

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512: Michio Kaku | The Quest for a Theory of Everything May 25, 2021

Michio Kaku (@michiokaku) is a theoretical physicist, famed futurist, on-air personality, professor of physics, and bestselling author. His latest book is The God Equation: The Quest for a Theory of Everything.

What We Discuss with Michio Kaku:

Why do we need a theory of everything, and what set a young Michio Kaku on the path to search for it?
How we're all born scientists with a yearning to understand the world around us, and what tends to dampen this enthusiasm for most of us before we even make it to adulthood.
Why physicists seeking to wrap their minds around a universal string theory are more like daydreaming composers than academic blackboard warriors.
The four fundamental forces of a universe governed by string theory, and the challenge of discovering how they fit together -- and proving it.
What makes the human brain so unique in the animal kingdom, and why Michio thinks IQ is a woefully incomplete way of measuring intelligence.
And much more...

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511: Does a Reformed Abuser Deserve a Second Chance? | Feedback Friday May 21, 2021

You cringe when you think back to the toxic, abusive person you used to be, but a traumatic experience forced you to change for the better. However, it's difficult to form close friendships or seek a relationship because you feel unworthy of connection with others. Do you deserve a second chance? If so, how do you prove it to yourself and others who know about your past? We'll tackle this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

You cringe when you think back to the toxic, abusive person you used to be, but a traumatic experience forced you to change for the better. However, it's difficult to form close friendships or seek a relationship because you feel unworthy of connection with others. Do you deserve a second chance? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us field this one!]
You're a 20-something "internet personality" whose bad choices (and poor judgment of character) have led you to do things you're not proud of. Sponsors and investors are dropping off, and your livelihood is in danger with no other prospects on the horizon. More than financial ruin, you fear reputational damage from which you'll never recover. You want to take responsibility for your actions; what can you do to see light at the end of this tunnel?
You and your partner have been married for 11 years and have no kids. You met at a Christian camp, you both took your faith very seriously, and you built your relationship on that faith. Fast forward 10 years, and you no longer believe in the "Christian" God. Your partner wants to raise a family, but you know you can't be the role model they have in mind without that faith. Should you work on the marriage with the possibility of greater hurt down the road, or free your partner to find someone else still aligned with their faith?
You and your partner are ready to adopt a child, but you're pondering how much involvement the birth mother should be allowed to have in this child's life. Is it selfish to apply with the stipulation that contact would only be allowed after the child's 18th birthday? Would this really be fair to the child? What option is ultimately the healthiest for all parties?
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510: Rob Reid | Why the Future is a Good Kind of Scary May 20, 2021

Rob Reid (@Rob_Reid) is a tech entrepreneur, early-stage tech investor, author of After On: A Novel of Silicon Valley, and host of the After On Podcast.

What We Discuss with Rob Reid:

While COVID-19 has been devastating on a global scale, it's comparatively benign when we consider how bad it could have been with a deadlier, more transmissible virus and a decimated infrastructure without access to basic necessities.
What gain of function research is, and why it's so dangerous in a world where even the most secure laboratories can leak pathogens into the general population.
The death toll inflicted by society's suicidal mass murderers is limited only by the weapons they have available -- whether they're guns, knives, airplanes, or synthetically manufactured superviruses created by soon-to-be commonplace genetic manipulation technology.
The steps we can take as an international community to fend off the malevolent efforts of a few bad actors by creating an infrastructure that can detect and prevent the spread of any potential future pandemic.
How DNA printers with the ability to create pandemic-defying vaccines on demand may become as common in the home as smoke alarms.
And much more...

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509: Sam Harris | Making Sense of the Present Tense May 18, 2021

Sam Harris (@SamHarrisOrg) is a neuroscientist, philosopher, and author of five New York Times bestsellers. He is the host of the Making Sense podcast and his latest book is Making Sense: Conversations on Consciousness, Morality, and the Future of Humanity.

What We Discuss with Sam Harris:

How can someone in the public eye speak freely without worrying about being canceled?
How to keep an open mind when debating someone with whom you disagree vehemently.
What it really takes to get people to behave ethically.
How to resist the distorting effect of social media's "funhouse mirror" on reality.
Why, if you choose to participate in social media, you should make sure to follow at least some (preferably many) people who don't share your views.
And much more...

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508: Shaking an Unsuitable Stalking Suitor | Feedback Friday May 14, 2021

Your sister's (now former) boyfriend might be a legitimate psychopath, but he's definitely a stalker who's threatened her for breaking up with him after she discovered his unfaithfulness. How can she best protect herself from his deranged promises to ruin her life? We'll look for the best answer to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

How can your sister best protect herself from a stalker ex-boyfriend's deranged threats to ruin her life? [Thanks to George Grant and Corbin Payne for helping us with this one!]
What are the pros and cons of working with your significant other?
How can your friend protect her job and sanity against harassment from a senior co-worker? [Thanks to Corbin Payne for helping us with this one!]
Your rental property has neighbors who are a nuisance to your tenants. You're losing money because your tenants don’t want the hassle of the weekend parties, and you're not on premises to document the neighbors' transgressions. What can you do? [Thanks to Brandon Turner for help with this one!]
Even though there seems to finally be light at the end of the tunnel, what's the best way to network during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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507: Robert Cialdini | A New Look at the Science of Influence May 13, 2021

Robert Cialdini (@RobertCialdini) is widely regarded as the “Godfather of influence” for his groundbreaking work in ethical persuasion. An update of his bestseller that started it all, Influence, New and Expanded: The Psychology of Persuasion, is out now.

What We Discuss with Robert Cialdini:

Cialdini’s Universal Principles of Influence that turn you into an unstoppable persuasion machine (and allow you to defend yourself against the unethical influence of others).
Why it’s a bad idea to accept a gift or favor from someone we don’t like or trust, and how we can reject such a gift or favor gracefully.
How to become more likable (without being a smarmy weirdo about it).
Why social proof is powerful for positive and negative outcomes and how we can leverage this.
The most ideal time to disclose a negative for maximum damage control.
And much more...

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506: Tim Grover | The Unforgiving Race to Greatness May 11, 2021

Tim Grover is the preeminent authority on the science and art of achieving physical and mental dominance relied upon by legendary athletes like Michael Jordan and Kobe Bryant at the top of their game. He's also an author, and his latest book is Winning: The Unforgiving Race to Greatness.

What We Discuss with Tim Grover:

Putting aside inspirational Internet meme bromides, what does it really mean to be relentless?
Why you can't even access the upper limits of the physical without putting the mental blocks in place first.
Why the intangibles -- like commitment and resilience -- are more important than the measurable -- like strength and speed.
The paradigm-shifting thought patterns that go into becoming a world-class champion.
Why top performers aren't looking for motivation -- they're looking for elevation.
And much more...

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505: Special Needs Son Seduced by Psycho Siren | Feedback Friday May 07, 2021

504: Lt. Col. Oliver North | Lessons from the Tragedies of War May 06, 2021

Lt. Col. Oliver North (@OliverLNorth) is a political commentator, military historian, and retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant colonel. He is the author of many leather-bound books, and the host of Oliver North's America and Oliver North's Real American Heroes.

What We Discuss with Oliver North:

An Oliver North's-eye view of the Iran–Contra affair after 30+ years in the rearview mirror.
Using SMEAC (Situation, Mission, Execution, Admin and Logistics, and Command and Signal) for making decisions in high-pressure situations.
Why Oliver still recalls one day as a Marine machine-gunner during the Vietnam conflict as the worst in his life.
What it's like to survive an assassination attempt (and outlive its bumbling perpetrators).
Why Oliver considers "servant leaders" to be the best leaders.
And much more...

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503: Cal Newport | Reimagining Work in a World without Email May 04, 2021

Cal Newport researches cutting-edge technology and writes about the impact of these innovations on society. He is the New York Times bestselling author of Deep Work, So Good They Can’t Ignore You, Digital Minimalism, and his latest, A World without Email: Reimagining Work in an Age of Communication Overload.

What We Discuss with Cal Newport:

What is the hyperactive hive mind, and how did the collaborative nature of email communication give rise to it?
Why checking our email an average of every six minutes is, as Cal puts it, "a terrible way to extract value from human neurons."
How so-called multitasking takes its toll not only on our individual capacity to focus, but on the prosperity of society as a whole.
Why debuzzing the hyperactive hive mind can't be done from the inbox, but by replacing the rules for how we collaborate.
How we can set the rules, guidelines, and systems by which we agree to communicate without succumbing to the collective pull of the hyperactive hive mind.
And much more...

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502: How Do I Tell Daughter Her Dad Is Dying? | Feedback Friday Apr 30, 2021

The father of your eight-year-old daughter has been given six months to live. How much do you tell your daughter -- and how soon? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday.

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

The father of your eight-year-old daughter has been given six months to live. How much do you tell your daughter -- and how soon? [Thanks to clinical psychologist and friend Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
Career circumstances drove you and your ex-girlfriend apart a few years ago. And while she thinks you and her new fiance would be fast friends, you don't need a constant reminder of what might have been. How do you get her to respect your boundaries on this matter?
A recruiter told you that a misdemeanor DUI from 2013 makes your chance of becoming an Air Force officer "nearly zero," but it's a dream you've had since you were seven. You couldn't forgive yourself for not giving it a shot anyway, but are you just wasting your time? [Thanks to Evil Genius Jason LeDuc for helping us field this one!]
You've been on a revolving door basis with college admissions for years, never really nailing down a course plan that suits you before you drop out and try something else. You've spent countless hours and dollars without credentials to begin a professional career, much to your parents' shame as well as your own. How can you just choose a path and stick to it?
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501: Ed Calderon | Survival Secrets of a Drug War Veteran Part Two Apr 29, 2021

Ed Calderon (@eds_manifesto) is a non-permissive environment specialist and combatives instructor with over 10 years of experience in counter-narcotics, organized crime investigation, and public safety in the northern border region of Mexico. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Find part one here!]

What We Discuss with Ed Calderon:

Three things that kept Ed from choosing the cartel life over law enforcement when it became a very real option.
Why there’s an eerie devotion to blasphemous, Church-condemned figures like death icon La Santa Muerte by the dispossessed and the deadly on both sides of the law.
What happens when different factions of law enforcement in the same area work for different cartels.
How occult practices that combine Catholic symbology with Aztec beliefs adapt to changing times and desperate characters.
Is Ed worried for his life after crossing some of the world’s most dangerous and vindictive people?
And much more…

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500: Ed Calderon | Survival Secrets of a Drug War Veteran Part One Apr 27, 2021

Ed Calderon (@eds_manifesto) is a non-permissive environment specialist and combatives instructor with over 10 years of experience in counter-narcotics, organized crime investigation, and public safety in the northern border region of Mexico. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Stick around for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Ed Calderon:

How drug cartels infiltrate and take over towns, cities, and entire regions without fearing local law enforcement or even the military.
How US taxpayers fund limitless government corruption south of the border without any real accountability.
2020 has been the most deadly year in Mexico for cartel-related violence, and it's getting worse.
Not all mass graves found in Mexico are the result of cartel atrocities. The reality could be even more sinister.
Why cracking down on cartel crime is such a difficult (and life-threatening) proposition for would-be crusaders.
And much more...

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499: Preparing a Polyamorous Protection Plan | Feedback Friday Apr 23, 2021

498: Rob Dyrdek | Manufacturing Amazing with the Dyrdek Machine Apr 22, 2021

Rob Dyrdek (@robdyrdek) is an entrepreneur, actor, producer, reality TV personality, and former professional skateboarder. He's the founder of venture creation studio Dyrdek Machine and host of the Build with Rob podcast.

What We Discuss with Rob Dyrdek:

How Rob negotiated with his parents to let him drop out of high school and become a professional skateboarder at age 16.
The lesson veteran skateboarder Neil Blender taught young Rob about knowing his range when taking a shot at doing something extraordinary.
How Rob hones the clarity to operate in what he calls "kill mode" by eliminating the stressors that keep him from living optimally.
What venture creation studio Dyrdek Machine is and how it's been built to efficiently launch meaningful businesses that stand the test of time and have an impact on the world.
How Rob has the uncanny ability to, as his friend Shane Nickerson says, put himself in a position where luck hits him.
And much more...

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497: David Kilgour | The Heartless Art of Forced Organ Harvesting Apr 20, 2021

David Kilgour is a human rights activist, former lawyer, and Canadian politician. He is a Senior Fellow to the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, and co-author of Bloody Harvest: Organ Harvesting of Falun Gong Practitioners in China.

What We Discuss with David Kilgour:

Who is targeted by the Chinese government for forced organ harvesting, and why?
How long has this illicit trade been going on, and who does it benefit?
How much does a healthy kidney, heart, or lung go for on this immoral market?
Who is Gao Zhisheng, and why is his story important?
How these atrocities have been brought to light and what efforts are being undertaken by the international community to put an end to them.
And much more...

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496: Schizophrenic Mother a Duty Like No Other | Feedback Friday Apr 16, 2021

495: Jon Acuff | The Surprising Solution to Overthinking Apr 15, 2021

Jon Acuff (@jonacuff) is an Inc. Magazine Top 100 Leadership speaker, host of the All It Takes Is a Goal podcast, and author of multiple bestsellers. His latest book is Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking.

What We Discuss with Jon Acuff:

Jon defines a soundtrack as those repetitive thoughts that play automatically in your head that shape more of your choices than you know -- and this is why you need to curate your soundtrack.
Three questions to ask yourself if you want to identify a broken soundtrack that derails your ambitions -- and change it into one that goads you into action.
How you can flip a worry-inducing soundtrack into one that instills confidence.
Being prepared always leads to an action; overthinking always leads to more overthinking.
Something better to tell yourself than "Fake it 'til you make it" from the son of the guy who coined that phrase.
And much more...

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494: Rutger Bregman | Humankind: A Hopeful History Apr 13, 2021

Rutger Bregman (@rcbregman) is a historian and author who has published five books on history, philosophy, and economics. His latest is New York Times bestseller Humankind: A Hopeful History.

What We Discuss with Rutger Bregman:

How crises like the London Blitz during WWII and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina tend to bring out the best in people rather than the worst.
Why a crisis that forces us to isolate rather than connect with each other as a way to cope (like the COVID-19 pandemic) may make some of us behave counter to this tendency, but not most.
The evidence that prevails against veneer theory -- the idea that humanity is only buffered from acting on its vilest and most selfish instincts by the thin veneer of civilization (perpetrated by those in power throughout human history).
The negativity bias vs. contact theory: how we can counter the effects of past bad experiences with others by increasing our exposure to diversity.
How a real-life Lord of the Flies incident disproved the thesis of William Golding's fictional counterpart and showed how six shipwrecked schoolkids cooperated to thrive on a remote island for more than a year.
And much more...

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493: Should You Sue Uncle Sam for Allegation Sham? | Feedback Friday Apr 09, 2021

Your promising military career was derailed when former colleagues falsely accused you of wrongdoing to cover their own misdeeds. Even though the timeline proved that your alleged malfeasance would have been impossible and you were cleared of all charges, you missed promotions, eligibility cutoffs, special pay, and accompanying bonuses over the course of the lengthy investigation. Adding insult to these injuries is the message that your higher-ups have elected "not to go forward" with reinstating your qualifications and reimbursing you for your losses. So now you're wondering: should you sue Uncle Sam for this allegation sham?

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your military career was derailed by accusations of misconduct proven untrue, but you've been denied back pay or promotions due. Should you sue? [Thanks to attorney and friend Corbin Payne for helping us with this one!]
In an out-of-character lapse of judgment, your girlfriend got drunk, drove, hit a car, and got arrested. As a result, she may spend a year in prison. While you feel bad for her, you don't want to be pulled down by her bad choices. Should you stay or should you go?
In spite of the pandemic, your new business is thriving. Unfortunately, your mental health isn't, and establishing self-care boundaries with your workaholic business partner isn't panning out. Should you try to navigate the partnership for the sake of all you've built, or let it go for the sake of your sanity?
What's the best way to get your child to learn a second language at a young age?
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492: Michael Shermer | Why We Believe Weird Things Apr 08, 2021

Michael Shermer (@michaelshermer) is the founder of Skeptic magazine and several books on the nature of belief. He’s the Director of The Skeptics Society, a non-profit dedicated to the promotion of science, reason, and critical thinking. He joins us to discuss why people believe weird things. [This is a rebroadcast that originally aired in 2016.]

What We Discuss with Michael Shermer:

How do beliefs form and persist even when we know they’re wrong?
Why do skeptics (and restaurant owners) scowl at the mention of Uri Geller?
Why are smart people even more susceptible to faulty beliefs?
How do our genes influence our political and religious beliefs?
What’s the difference between a skeptic and a cynic?
And much more...

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491: Ray Dalio | The Changing World Order Apr 06, 2021

Ray Dalio (@RayDalio) is the founder of Bridgewater Associates — the largest and best-performing hedge fund in the world — and author of New York Times bestseller Principles: Life and Work. His latest book is The Changing World Order: Why Nations Succeed and Fail.

What We Discuss with Ray Dalio:

What history can tell us about the cycles our society has endured before and what we should expect from the cycles to come.
The cycle we're currently experiencing in terms of our economy and security as a country (and as a planet).
What Ray sees as the way forward to ensure these cycles serve as warnings -- not just echoes of past disasters.
What the West needs to do to remain competitive with China and other emerging world powers.
What Ray has learned from grieving the recent loss of his son.
And much more...

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490: Boo's Rightful Vexation Over Frightening Fixation | Feedback Friday Apr 02, 2021

You love jumping out of random hiding places in your house to startle your fiancée, but your fiancée does not share your enthusiasm for this "hobby" and wants you to knock it the heck off. You understand your boo's rightful vexation over this frightening fixation, but you can't seem to stop. Is this a common problem? We'll tackle this and more here on our special Day-After-April-Fool's-Day episode of Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Jordan shares a story about the time he thought he was going to get arrested at the donut shop in the middle of the night.
You think you might be addicted to the thrill of jumping out of random hiding places in your house to startle your fiancée, because now you can't stop (even though she really, really wants you to). Is this a "normal" problem?
Do Jordan and Gabe brush their teeth and floss every day?
What have been Jordan's best and worst interviews? Does he stay friends with any of them afterward?
What are the strangest things Gabe and Jordan know how to do?
How do Jordan and Gabe feel about psychedelics?
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489: Frank Bourassa | The World’s Greatest Counterfeiter Part Two Apr 01, 2021

Frank Bourassa counterfeited and sold $250 million in fake US currency until he was nabbed in an undercover operation. Now he runs a security company and works with the police to catch other counterfeiters.

What We Discuss with Frank Bourassa:

How someone creates a quarter of a billion dollars in American $20 bills that not only look genuine, but feel genuine even to experts.
The hours of research that Frank spent learning how to create counterfeit money that would pass most muster without immediately going to jail on his first attempt.
The catalyst that drove Frank to pursue a life of crime in the first place (and has probably tempted most of us to consider it from time to time).
It takes money to make money: Frank reveals the startup fees that went into his operation to literally print the perfect $20 bills en masse.
How much labor actually goes into a counterfeiting project at this scale -- once you find a crew you think you can trust.
And much more...

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488: Frank Bourassa | The World’s Greatest Counterfeiter Part One Mar 30, 2021

Frank Bourassa counterfeited and sold $250 million in fake US currency until he was nabbed in an undercover operation. Now he runs a security company and works with the police to catch other counterfeiters.

What We Discuss with Frank Bourassa:

How someone creates a quarter of a billion dollars in American $20 bills that not only look genuine, but feel genuine even to experts.
The hours of research that Frank spent learning how to create counterfeit money that would pass most muster without immediately going to jail on his first attempt.
The catalyst that drove Frank to pursue a life of crime in the first place (and has probably tempted most of us to consider it from time to time).
It takes money to make money: Frank reveals the startup fees that went into his operation to literally print the perfect $20 bills en masse.
How much labor actually goes into a counterfeiting project at this scale -- once you find a crew you think you can trust.
And much more...

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487: Connect with Cult Father, or Don't Even Bother? | Feedback Friday Mar 26, 2021

486: Nina Schick | Deepfakes and the Coming Infocalypse Mar 25, 2021

Nina Schick (@NinaDSchick) specializes in how technology is transforming geopolitics and society in the 21st century. She is the author of Deepfakes: The Coming Infocalypse.

What We Discuss with Nina Schick:

What deepfakes are and how they're created using technology that is getting exponentially more sophisticated every year and accessible to anyone.
How deepfakes go beyond novelty and into dangerous territory occupied by blackmailers, propagandists, terrorists, conspiracy theorists, and other unsavory ne'er-do-wells who profit by making the rest of us doubt what we can trust as reality.
Why deepfakes are so much more concerning than reality-bending manipulations of the past.
The potential positive uses of AI-assisted deepfake technology that will change our world as dramatically as the advent of the Internet.
How we can discern between real photo, video, or audio footage and imposter deepfakes to avoid being duped by 21st-century technoshysters.
And much more...

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485: Leah Remini | Surviving Hollywood and Scientology Mar 23, 2021

Leah Remini (@leahremini) is an actor, producer, co-host of podcast Scientology: Fair Game, and co-author of Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology.

What We Discuss with Leah Remini:

What Scientology is, how it came about, and why it's so dangerous.
The lengths the Scientology organization has gone through to protect itself from the government and its disillusioned apostates.
How Leah and her Fair Game co-host Mike Rinder have survived the stalking, harassment, and threats of post-Scientology life.
What die-hard Scientologists really believe.
How Scientology recruits and retains its A-list celebrity lineup.
And much more...

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484: Give Bridesmaid the Boot for Political Dispute? | Feedback Friday Mar 19, 2021

Your BFF was slated to be a bridesmaid at your wedding, but she can't resist the urge to argue about politics with you, your fiance, and anyone with whom she disagrees. Now you're wondering: should you even invite her to the wedding at all? We'll dig into this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Your BFF bridesmaid insufferably loves to argue politics to the point that your fiance can't stand the sight of her. Now you're wondering: should you even invite her to your wedding?
Even though you helped your dad build a multi-million dollar business, your long-distance girlfriend's old-fashioned parents don't approve of your relationship. They don't see what you've done as an accomplishment, just that you "work for your dad." What can you do to improve your relationship with people who might someday be your in-laws?
You tend to interact with people in a way that some consider being too informal or familiar. Sometimes your sense of humor just doesn't seem to hit the right note and you wind up offending more often than making people laugh. Is there anything you should be doing to make a better impression?
Your girlfriend is a magnificent writer, with a master's degree in English, pursuing a career in publishing. Unfortunately, her lack of success in landing a job has sapped her confidence; she won’t reach out to friends and family for support, and is terrified to ask for help. She's even opposed to therapy thanks to bad experiences in the past. What can you do?
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483: Drew Binsky | Vicarious Trips and Travel Tips Mar 18, 2021

Drew Binsky (@drewbinsky) has been to 194 countries (probably more by the time you're done reading this sentence), shares his prolific adventures on YouTube, and hopes to inspire us all to become better world travelers. Take in the vicarious trips and travel tips with him here!

What We Discuss with Drew Binsky:

What it's like to spend 24 hours with an isolated tribe of pygmies in the middle of a forest in Africa.
The story of Zablon Simintov, the last and only remaining Afghan Jew in the country of Afghanistan.
What Drew considers to be the most dangerous country in the world (without even a close second), and how he fared during his six days there.
Why the most expensive countries in the world are ones you've probably never heard of.
How Drew protects himself when he's traveling in war zones and countries that are particularly hostile toward journalists.
And much more...

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482: Adam Grant | The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know Mar 16, 2021

Adam Grant (@AdamMGrant) is Wharton’s top-rated professor, the host of podcast WorkLife with Adam Grant, and the author of three New York Times Best Sellers: Option B (with Sheryl Sandberg), Originals, and Give and Take. Adam revisits the show to discuss his latest book, Think Again: The Power of Knowing What You Don't Know.

What We Discuss with Adam Grant:

Why being open to changing your mind is a huge advantage in your personal and professional life -- and not weakness, as your ego is urging you to believe.
The criteria by which Amazon's Jeff Bezos makes big decisions quickly while allowing room for a change of mind when new information is revealed.
How you can use brainwriting instead of brainstorming to come up with the best ideas from within your organization without losing them to the hazards of dreaded groupthink.
Why your network could do with a "disagreeable giver" (or several) to tear your ideas apart and point out the holes in your thinking -- not to bring you down, but to help you improve.
How to preface criticism so that other people really hear it (in only 19 words or so) without taking offense.
And much more...

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481: Custody Battle Rattles Disproven Dad | Feedback Friday Mar 12, 2021

When a father is unbothered by the results of a paternity test that disproves a biological connection to the daughter he's raised since birth, what can he do to win a custody battle against the uncooperative mother who's considered a more "real" parent by the state? We'll seek the answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

Can a dad who's raised a daughter as his own win custody after a court-ordered test disproves his paternity? [Once again, many thanks to attorney and friend Corbin Payne for helping us answer this one!]
A new job with amazing opportunities for growth means leaving behind a team you've come to admire. What's the most graceful way to exit while remaining on good terms?
A simple request for a textbook refund has led to erroneous, uninvited emails from the publisher containing private information of other customers, which means someone else probably has your "private" information. On top of this, you still don't have a refund. Is threatening legal action your most reasonable next step? [Yep. The Payne Train helped us with this one too! Thanks, Corbin!]
For years, you've been happily married to the love of your life, but they've become politically active to a hostile degree on social media and condescending toward you for being "uninformed" when you want to talk about something -- anything -- else. What can you do to bring the boiling point down a bit?
Have any questions, comments, or stories you'd like to share with us? Drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com!
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480: Roger Atwood | Stealing History Mar 11, 2021

Roger Atwood (@rogeratwood) knows where priceless antiquities are buried, who is digging them up, and who is fencing and buying them, as described in his book Stealing History: Tomb Raiders, Smugglers, and the Looting of the Ancient World.

What We Discuss with Roger Atwood:

How abhorrent colonial looting practices of the past pale in comparison to the streamlined, market-driven illicit antiquities trading of today.
Contrary to popular depiction, illicit antiquities traders aren't marginalized hustlers scrambling to put food on the table, but savvy businesspeople following the demand that leads to a hefty payday.
How well-connected and wealthy collectors perpetuate this market by requesting and purchasing relics on demand in the same way most of us would order pizza.
Why this on-demand artifact mill irrevocably destroys more than it rescues from the unknown past and ruins sites beyond the context of legitimate archaeological salvageability.
On a positive note: what can be done to stem the tide for this wasteful demand so future generations might still enjoy what's yet to be discovered.
And much more...

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479: Lisa Feldman Barrett | Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain Mar 09, 2021

Lisa Feldman Barrett (@lfeldmanbarrett) is among the top one percent most-cited scientists in the world for her revolutionary research in psychology and neuroscience. Her new book, Seven and a Half Lessons About the Brain, is out now.

What We Discuss with Lisa Feldman Barrett:

Our brains evolved to keep our bodies alive -- thinking is just a bonus by-product.
Why the lizard brain theory is a myth.
More like companies than computers, our brains reorganize themselves when the situation calls for adaptation to survive.
How our brains predict what we think we’re hearing and seeing, and how this affects our behavior.
Why you're not really left-brained or right-brained.
And much more...

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478: Will Suing Abusive Father Bring Mother Peace? | Feedback Friday Mar 05, 2021

Your mother and aunt have suffered lifelong trauma from your grandfather's physical, mental, and sexual abuse of them when they were children. The family has been considering legal action against him, but it would be difficult for your mother and aunt to repeatedly relive this abuse in court, and the strength of the case is in question because this happened over 30 years ago. Should they pursue it anyway? This and more here on Feedback Friday!

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Should your mother and aunt sue their father 30 years after he physically, mentally, and sexually abused them? Would justice -- or at least telling their story in court -- bring them peace? [Thanks again to Corbin Payne for helping us with this one!]
You're an ex-con whose rough childhood and over 10 years in prison have taught you some hard but valuable lessons, and you've earned a uniquely valuable skill set. So how do you market this experience in a way that will serve you in the outside world?
You and your significant other have been living with their mother for much of the pandemic. While you get along, she can be passive-aggressive, petty, and dramatic. You try to sympathize, listen, and help her out when possible, but it's stressing you out. What else can you do to maintain a good relationship without sacrificing your own sanity?
You’ve been passed over for a promotion twice in a year and a half, and you suspect the reasons might be more personal than professional. Should you lodge a complaint at the risk of a hit to your reputation, or should you just take it on the chin and hope a third time will be the charm? Bottom line: how can you be truly proactive about advancement?
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477: Peter Diamandis | Creating a Future Bold in Abundance Mar 04, 2021

Peter Diamandis (@PeterDiamandis) is the founder of the XPRIZE Foundation, co-host of the Exponential Wisdom Podcast, and co-author of Bold: How to Go Big, Create Wealth and Impact the World and Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think.

What We Discuss with Peter Diamandis:

What does the future hold for human longevity, space colonization, artificial intelligence, and beyond?
How can we adapt — individually and as a society — to deal with increased automation in the workforce?
What is linear thinking and why does it cause us to miss the mark when coping with technology, innovation, and the advancement of the human race?
If you don’t know your calling in life, your calling in life is to discover what that is.
What experiments can kids curious about science do that won’t get them put on a no-fly list for the foreseeable future?
And so much more…

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476: Dan David | Putting Muscle on the China Hustle Mar 02, 2021

Dan David (@Dan_David44) is an investor, activist short-seller, and whistle-blower. He is the founder of Wolfpack Research, host of the I Hung Up On Warren Buffett Podcast, and is featured in The China Hustle documentary.

What We Discuss with Dan David:

Dan defines what it means to be an activist short-seller, and how his research discerns between legitimate but worthwhile risks in the market and outright criminal fraud.
How Chinese companies use reverse mergers to trade on US markets without oversight and siphon hundreds of billions of dollars from the economy without accountability or criminal consequences.
Why the US government allows this legalized corruption to continue (with the blessing of investment banks).
In the end, who really suffers in the fallout of these reverse takeover (RTO) scams.
The long-term dangers of allowing this fraud to continue, and what Dan sees as our way out of this mess.
And much more...

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475: Is It Possible to Assuage Narcissistic Rage? | Feedback Friday Feb 26, 2021

Your significant other of six years has a narcissistic personality disorder and an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. Even when sober, she can turn on a dime and engage in narcissistic rage, which includes venomous, disrespectful rants and the destruction of expensive artwork. It seems obvious that you should break up with her, but she's unemployable and unable to care for herself, and living arrangements for whoever leaves would be difficult to secure in the midst of the pandemic. What's your next move? We'll do what we can to help assuage narcissistic rage and more here on Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

What are you avoiding just because the desired outcome would take longer than you'd like?
What do you do when your significant other ruins your stuff in fits of narcissistic rage but breaking up is logistically difficult? [Thanks to friend and therapist Kim Seltzer for helping us field this one!]
You're excited about becoming a first-time parent, but you're worried it won't allow you the time to do your full-time job and pursue a career in competitive golf. Does this make you a selfish jerk?
An opening for advancement has come up at your company, but you're not sure you're ready for it just yet. Should you go for it anyway, or wait until you've got more experience under your belt and hope that opportunity knocks again?
While you're not currently disabled, you do have multiple sclerosis that will gradually incapacitate you to some degree over time. Are you obligated to disclose this on a job application? [Thanks to once-adversary, now-friend, and attorney Jeremy Golan for helping us with this one!]
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