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Glennon, Abby, and Amanda are joined by renowned tech journalist Kara Swisher to expose the deep connections between tech billionaires, like Peter Thiel and Elon Musk, with JD Vance and Donald Trump. The conversation explores JD Vance's background, key tech industry players’ influence on the Republican presidential ticket and beyond, and the broader implications for the American people.
On Kara: Kara Swisher is host of On with Kara Swisher andco-host of the Pivot podcast. She’s editor-at-large at New York Magazine and a CNN contributor. Considered the top reporter in the tech game and called “Silicon Valley's most feared but revered journalist,” Swisher has established herself as the oracle of the tech world with unrivaled access to the industry's most significant leaders. She’s the author of the New York Times bestselling memoir, Burn Book: A Tech Love Story.
332. Christen Press & Tobin Heath: THE OLYMPICS! THE SOCCER!
Abby, Glennon and Amanda are talking ALL about The Olympics and US Women’s Soccer with Olympians and soccer legends, Christen Press and Tobin Heath.
Discover:
-Their take on the impact of not having Alex Morgan on the team;
-The Canada cheating scandal and Christen’s solution for it;
-What Tobin would have done differently, if anything, in the Germany game; and
-How Tobin, Christen, and Abby feel about our chances of winning the games.
On the guests:
Christen Press is a two-time World Cup Champion, two-time Olympic gold medalist, and an equal pay pioneer. She is one of the all-time top 10 goalscorers on the U.S. Women’s National Team and currently plays for Angel City FC. Christen led the USWNT's historic achievement of Equal Pay and served as the leader of the USWNT Players Association for 2 years. Christen is Co-Founder and Co-CEO of RE—INC, a values-led brand that exists to reimagine the way women are seen and experienced in sports.
Tobin Heath is a two-time World Cup Champion and two-time Olympic gold medalist, known as one of the most skillful and entertaining players in the game. Throughout her club career, Heath has played for PSG, the Portland Thorns, Manchester United, and Arsenal. Tobin has taken her vision, leadership, and creativity off the pitch and into her roles as Co-Founder and Co-CEO of RE—INC, and host of the critically-acclaimed The RE—CAP Show. Tobin will be going live directly following each US Women’s Soccer Olympic game to Debrief with the community.
Political expert and founder of NewsNotNoise, Jessica Yellen, is back to discuss the political developments following President Biden's announcement to drop out of the race and endorse Kamala Harris, including the Democratic Party's next steps and strategy moving forward, the impact of the recent events on the Republican campaign, and the upcoming convention.
Discover:
-The front runners for the Vice Presidential selection: and the benefits and drawbacks of each;
-The attacks Republicans are planning to wield against VP Harris;
-Why it looks like Trump may be scared to debate VP Kamala Harris; and
-How you can get involved in electing VP Harris as our first woman President. HINT: We meet tonight!
Link to the meeting to Support Kamala Harris: https://www.answerthecall2024.com/
On Jessica: Jessica Yellin is the founder of News Not Noise, a pioneering Webby award-winning independent news brand. Over 1M+ subscribers and followers across Instagram and other digital media rely on Jessica and News Not Noise to understand what matters, which experts to trust, and to manage their “information overload.” She is the former chief White House correspondent for CNN and an Emmy and Gracie Award-winning political correspondent for ABC, MSNBC and CNN. Follow her on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @JessicaYellin. You can also find the News Not Noise Newsletter on Substack.
Get her newsletter here: https://newsnotnoise.com/newsletter
In anticipation of the Olympic games, today is a special encore episode of Glennon and Abby’s conversation with Simone Biles and Laurie Hernandez. Originally titled: HOW TO SAY NO with Simone Biles and Laurie Hernandez.
Discover:
1. What we can learn from Simone’s revolutionary decision at the Tokyo Olympics to choose her physical and mental health over the world’s expectations of her.
2. The tiny decisions that helped Laurie practice trusting herself again after surviving a toxic coach.
3. Why Simone, Laurie, and Abby believe their talent is both a blessing and a curse.
4. The places and times Simone and Laurie create where they have nothing to prove—to remind themselves they are human beings, not performance machines.
5. How Simone and Laurie are a big part of one of Abby and Glennon’s favorite family stories.
About Simone:
Simone Biles, one of the greatest gymnasts of all-time, is the first woman to capture five All-Around World Championship titles. She is the most decorated gymnast in World Championships history—male or female—with 25 medals overall (19 gold), and is a seven-time Olympic medalist (4 gold). A three-time Laureus World Sportswoman of the Year, she earned the rare distinction of having four skills named in her honor—called The Biles.
Simone’s autobiography Courage to Soar is a New York Times bestseller.
Simone advocates for change and supports initiatives that provide education and assistance for children and young adults associated with adoption and childcare.
Instagram: @simonebiles
Twitter: @Simone_Biles
330. Good vs. High Conflict: Amanda Ripley On Engaging Effectively
Conflict expert and investigative journalist, Amanda Ripley, delves into the complex nature of conflict and how it shapes our lives. The discussion challenges the conventional negative view of conflict and explores how 'good conflict' can lead to growth and progress.
Discover:
-The difference between ‘high conflict’ and ‘good conflict’;
-How to avoid the trip wires that lead to high conflict;
-The best tool to connect with someone you disagree with; and
-The four main stories behind every conflict.
About Amanda:
Amanda Ripley is an investigative journalist and author. Her most recent book is High Conflict, which chronicles how people get trapped by conflicts of all kinds—and how they get out. Her previous books include The Unthinkable, and The Smartest Kids in the World, a New York Times bestseller which was also turned into a documentary film.
Yesterday, President Biden announced that, for the good of the nation, he would not remain in the race for the Presidency, and instead he offered his full support and endorsement of Vice President Kamala Harris to be the Democratic nominee for President.
The Vice President shared her gratitude and expressed that it is her intention to earn and win the Democratic nomination.
As we look ahead with new energy and excitement toward the grave magnitude and historic hope of the next 107 days, we are looking back to a conversation we had with Kamala Harris last year on what would have been the 50th Anniversary of Roe v Wade.
329. Mental Load: Find Healing In Your Partnership & Balance Inequality in Your Home with Kate Mangino
Gender expert Kate Mangino discusses the depths of carrying the mental load in a family–even when you have a partner who wants to be supportive.
Listen to this conversation with your partner(s):
-The stages of mental load – and why “helping out” or completing a task doesn’t reduce it;
-The cost to partners who miss out on fully participating in the mental load of the household; and
-The shocking statistics about the difference between childcare in the 70s and now.
Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home is available in paperback wherever books are sold on August 20th.
About Kate:
Kate Mangino is a gender expert who works with international organizations to promote social change. She has written and delivered curricula in over 20 countries about issues such as: gender equality, women’s empowerment, healthy masculinity, HIV prevention, and early and forced childhood marriage. Kate is the author of Equal Partners: Improving Gender Equality at Home.
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6. OVERWHELM: Is our exhaustion a sign that we’re CareTicking time bombs?
Jessica Yellin, founder of the Webby-Award Winning Independent News Brand, News Not Noise, returns to walk us through what is going on right now in the political landscape.
Discover:
-What happened with the Trump assassination attempt and how it’s affecting the election;
-The divide in the Democratic party over Biden’s candidacy and what the options are at this point;
-What to know about Trump’s Vice President selection, JD Vance – and what picking him signifies; and
-Glennon’s “say what you see and feel” message to the Democratic party and thoughts on where we go next.
On Jessica: Jessica Yellin is the founder of News Not Noise, a pioneering Webby award-winning independent news brand. Over 1M+ subscribers and followers across Instagram and other digital media rely on Jessica and News Not Noise to understand what matters, which experts to trust, and to manage their “information overload.” She is the former chief White House correspondent for CNN and an Emmy and Gracie Award-winning political correspondent for ABC, MSNBC and CNN. Follow her on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @JessicaYellin. You can also find the News Not Noise Newsletter on Substack.
Get her newsletter here: https://newsnotnoise.com/newsletter
328. How to Stop Avoiding Yourself: Feel The Loneliness, Jealousy & Longing
Glennon, Abby, and Amanda discuss how to move through loneliness, longing and jealousy. Glennon and Abby also share their experience at The Gracie Awards and recap their heartfelt speech about breast health and dense breasts dedicated to Amanda.
Discover:
-What loneliness might be trying to teach us;
-How Glennon really feels about jealousy and women supporting women;
-Why it’s so hard to remove all the obstacles we create to connection and love; and
-How to let go of the picture of how it’s “supposed” to be.
327. Inside Out 2 Review + Our Fav Books & TV Right Now
Glennon, Amanda, and Abby discuss Pixar’s new film, 'Inside Out 2,' exploring its depiction of emotions, particularly focusing on anxiety and its role in our lives. Per Pod Squad request, they also share what they’ve each been reading and watching, so you can add to your list!
Discover:
-Which emotion from Inside Out 2 they each related to the most;
-Glennon’s new morning practice to help ease her anxiety;
-Why Glennon rarely shares what she’s reading publicly; and
-Abby’s TV show rec to help you take a break from yourself.
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