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861: 35 and Chaste — Is It Too Late? | Feedback Friday Jul 14, 2023

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At 35, how do you disclose your virginity on a date that might lead to sex without ensuring the continuation of said virginity? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

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On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

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You're 35 and you've never had sex. How do you disclose your virginity during courtship with a potential partner without scaring them off and ensuring the continuation of this unfortunate trend?
Should you maintain a friendship with your college buddies whose partners alienate your wife? They acknowledge the issue but don't seem to care.
You support your daughter's use of therapy, but you wonder if maybe weekly appointments, emergency sessions, and direct access to her therapist might be bordering on excessive. Can therapy be addictive? [Thanks to clinical psychologist Dr. Erin Margolis for helping us with this one!]
Your ex-wife endured you at your worst, and you'd like to help her financially now that you're successful on multiple fronts. Is this appropriate, or should you consider doing so anonymously?
After working through the pandemic as a registered nurse pulling 10-12 hour shifts seven days a week, you're finding it difficult to reintegrate into a society that feels like it's moved on and left you behind. How can you find your place again?
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860: Mitchell Prothero | Cocaine, Murder, and Dirty Money in Europe Jul 13, 2023

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Project Brazen's Mitchell Prothero reveals Europe’s cocaine crisis through the stories of cartel thugs, cops, journalists, and victims caught in the middle.

What We Discuss with Mitchell Prothero:

Why European law enforcement is ill-prepared to deal with the influx of crime and violence associated with a cocaine trade that has grown to rival that of the US.
How European ports that have been historically instrumental in the development of international trade have become thriving modern hubs for drug trafficking.
What makes cocaine the "perfect" drug for illicit entrepreneurs who want to make a lot of money on their own terms?
Why loose cannon drug trafficker and murderer Ridouan Taghi makes fellow criminals as nervous as he makes journalists, agents of law enforcement, and European society.
What needs to change in order for the European cocaine trade to decelerate?
And much more...

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859: Bradley Schurman | Demographic Collapse in Russia, China, & the US Jul 11, 2023

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Demographic futurist Bradley Schurman joins us to explore a future where over-65s outnumber under-18s — and the changes society will have to face.

What We Discuss with Bradley Schurman:

In the not-too-distant future, a staggering shift looms over the developed world: at least 20 percent of national populations will surpass 65 years of age, outnumbering those 18 years of age and younger.
Termed the Super Age by Bradley Schurman, this demographic transformation carries immense potential for growth or, conversely, risks leaving many behind.
Take Russia, for instance, where this trend unfolds amidst geopolitical turmoil and a high military mortality rate — 25 times that of Chechnya and 35 times Afghanistan's monthly casualties.
Failure to prepare for these impending changes would usher economic stagnation, increased isolation for vulnerable communities, and hastened decline of rural areas.
Yet, there is reason for optimism. By proactively planning, we can unlock the advantages of the Super Age: prolonged and healthier lives, enhanced intergenerational collaboration in workplaces and households, and unexplored markets and innovations.
And much more...

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858: Fast Fashion | Skeptical Sunday Jul 09, 2023

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We delve into the drawbacks of fast fashion while highlighting the benefits of mindful wardrobe choices on this Skeptical Sunday with Michael Regilio!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

Even under normal circumstances, the fashion industry is a major contributor to carbon emissions, water pollution, and waste, with clothes often ending up in landfills.
What is so-called "fast fashion," and how does it create a constant cycle of trends and clothing turnover, leading to excessive waste and environmental damage?
Donating clothes is not always a sustainable solution, as many donated items end up in landfills or have a negative impact on local textile industries in developing countries.
The fashion industry relies on cheap labor and often exploits workers — particularly women — in factories with poor working conditions and low wages.
How do we help tip the scale in a more sustainable direction? We can support eco-conscious designers, clothing recycling, and rental services while buying quality items and reducing washing loads.
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857: Forever on the Lam from a Blackmailing Scam? | Feedback Friday Jul 07, 2023

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Should you worry that a blackmailer tipped you off to the FBI 10 years ago and it's been waiting to nab you at the border? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

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Could a drunken chat room indiscretion with an allegedly underage blackmail scammer from 10 years ago lead to an arrest when you try to cross an international border for the first time since the incident? [Thanks to attorney Corbin Payne for helping us with yet another sticky situation!]
A recent pregnancy scare illuminated your significant other's dependence on their family's advice over their own faculties for critical thinking, and it's got you wondering if such a relationship could — or should — have much of a future.
You recently discovered that your father has a second family — for which he provides a luxurious life while telling your disabled mother to support you and your siblings as a street vendor. Now you're wondering if you can truly live peacefully with him until you're old enough to leave home?
Is merging accounts with your significant other — whose financial shortcomings always seem to fall in your lap — a prudent step in the right direction for easier money management?
Some listener feedback is shared regarding the disheartened, defamed fellow from episode 840, and we get a bombshell of an update from the woman in episode 679 whose boyfriend didn't want her to meet his mom because she's allegedly a huge racist.
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856: Ian Urbina | Maritime Misdeeds on the Outlaw Ocean Jul 06, 2023

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Ian Urbina is a journalist, the director of The Outlaw Ocean Project, and the author of The Outlaw Ocean: Journeys Across the Last Untamed Frontier.

What We Discuss with Ian Urbina:

What makes the ocean the Earth's final untamed frontier?
Who has jurisdiction to enforce laws in international waters? For that matter, what are the laws, and who makes them?
How does slavery persist on the open ocean? Who is most vulnerable to finding themselves enslaved, and who is profiting from their misery?
What percentage of the fishing that supplies Western cities with delicious seafood is illegal?
What can we do to ensure we're not supporting high crimes on the high seas?
And much more...

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855: Russia's Wagner Group and Why Coups Fail | Out of the Loop Jul 04, 2023

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What is Russia's Wagner Group, and why did it recently try to depose Putin? John Lechner and Brian Klaas explain on this episode of Out of the Loop!

On This Episode of Out of the Loop:

What is Russia's Wagner Group, and what kind of desperate degenerates fill its ranks?
How did catering chef Yevgeny Prigozhin come to lead this private army of marauders?
Where do the funds that fuel Wagner's activities originate?
What instigated Wagner's attempted coup against Vladimir Putin, and why did it ultimately fail?
What can we expect from the aftermath, and what will likely happen to the ringleaders who dared to defy Putin?
And much more!
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854: Fireworks | Skeptical Sunday Jul 02, 2023

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Fireworks cause pollution and health risks while disturbing veterans and pets. On this Skeptical Sunday with David C. Smalley, can we find alternatives?

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and 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.

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss:

Studies have shown that fireworks have negative effects on human health and the environment as they release toxic metals and contribute to air and water pollution.
The noise from fireworks can be extremely distressing for combat veterans, individuals with PTSD, and pets, leading to anxiety, panic attacks, and even running away.
Fireworks-related fires cause significant property damage and pose a risk to both people and wildlife.
Fireworks regulations are fragmented and challenging to enforce, and there are political and monetary pushbacks against stricter regulations thanks to moneyed interests (like fireworks manufacturers) lobbying lawmakers.
One 21st-century solution to overcome these negatives is the use of drones for aerial displays, which are quieter, more environmentally friendly, and can still provide a visually stunning experience.
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853: Memories of Trauma or Therapy-Induced Drama? | Feedback Friday Jun 30, 2023

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Your sister's therapy is dredging up traumatic "memories" you're not even sure are real, and it's tearing your family apart. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

On This Week's Feedback Friday, We Discuss:

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Your sister's EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy sessions are dredging up traumatic childhood "memories" you're not even sure are real, and it's tearing your family apart. How can you separate fact from fiction and mend the rift that's grown between you? [Thanks to Brad Watts, a licensed professional counselor and the author of Sibling Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Confronting America’s Silent Epidemic for helping us sort this one out!]
You worry that your significant other's "close" coworker is trying to get a bit too close, and their dynamic seems tantamount to an emotional affair. He insists on maintaining this friendship in spite of how uncomfortable it makes you feel. Are you overreacting, or are your concerns perfectly reasonable? What should you do?
How do you communicate your disinterest in the boring stories your significant other constantly shares about people you don't even know in a way that won't be hurtful or offensive?
How does a stay-at-home dad on military disability who used his downtime to hone his education and skill set explain his unorthodox break in employment as a feature — not a bug — to prospective employers?
How do you help your aging mom through her struggles with depression, anxiety, alcoholism, financial difficulties, and declining health without completely draining your resources and derailing your own efforts to succeed?
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852: Ryan Montgomery | The Hacker Who Hunts Child Predators Part Two Jun 28, 2023

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Ryan Montgomery (@0dayCTF) is a professional cyber security specialist, the founder of Pentester (JORDAN15), and an ethical hacker known for exposing online predators. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Be sure to catch up with part one here!]

What We Discuss with Ryan Montgomery:

How vulnerable are your "smart" appliances to savvy hackers?
What did Ryan discover when he hacked a pedophile website?
How did the authorities respond when Ryan tipped them off about what he found on this website and who was involved?
How Ryan and his MMA friend directly confront predators who think they're meeting minors in the real world.
What should you do (and not do) when you encounter would-be predators online?
And much more...

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