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Robert Pape is a political scientist, professor at the University of Chicago, and author.

Why is political violence on the rise in America? With the midterm elections approaching, could this be one of the most consequential elections of our lifetime? What’s driving the hostility, what’s actually at stake, and how could the outcome shape America for years to come?

Expect to learn why we’ve entered into a new era of violent populism, why January 6, 2027, will be a major breaking point for both political parties, why the upcoming midterms might be the most dangerous election of our lifetimes, how normal people become radicalised on both sides of the spectrum, why Trump is at the center of political violence for both the left and right, and much more…

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Is Political Violence America’s #1 Threat?
(05:53) Populism vs Violent Populism: What’s the Difference?
(07:15) How Much Do Americans Support Political Violence?
(15:10) Is Political Violence Coming From the Right or Left?
(20:53) Violent Populism Across the Political Spectrum
(24:18) How Peaceful Protests Turn Violent
(36:32) How Widespread Is Violent Populism?
(43:52) What Does a Political Violence Supporter Look Like?
(49:22) How Do Ordinary People Become Radicalised?
(56:27) Does Supporting Political Violence Make It More Likely?
(01:03:50) Are Violent Extremists or Their Sympathisers Worse?
(01:06:40) Is Violent Populism Exclusive to America?
(01:19:31) Why We Should Be Worried About the Midterms
(01:21:43) Would Political Violence Be Different If the Democrats Had Won in 2024?
(01:25:38) Civil Unrest: Self-Generated or Manufactured by Enemies?
(01:33:09) Who Benefits From America’s Civil Unrest?
(01:36:12) What Role Does Trump Play in America’s Civil Unrest?
(01:42:34) Where to Find Robert

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Tony Robbins is a life and business coach, entrepreneur and #1 New York Times Bestselling author.

Christopher Zook is an investor, founder and chairman.

How do you protect and grow your money when the markets feel so unpredictable? Tony Robbins has written extensively about money and investing, and he’s back with practical advice for everyday investors. So which strategies hold up in turbulent times, what costly mistakes should you avoid, and how can you make smarter decisions today to build a more secure financial future?

Expect to learn the new strategies of investing from some of the nation's most successful funds, what Tony’s new philosophy and formula on investing is, which investing advice people still repeat today that is completely outdated, how normal people can get investing access to some of the world's fastest-growing companies, if we are in a genuine market bubble and much more…

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(00:00) Tony’s Rules for Building Wealth
(11:07) Is the S&P 500 Still a Smart Investment?
(15:08) What Does Real Diversification Look Like?
(20:03) The Investment Opportunities Everyone Overlooks
(32:33) Which Investments Are Riskier Than They Seem?
(36:09) Why Risk-Averse Investors Need More Diversification
(41:22) How a Scarcity Mindset Shapes Your Investments
(46:10) Can an Abundance Mindset Make You Reckless?
(51:22) Why Everyone Needs a Dream Bucket
(01:01:21) How Should Smart Investors Spend Their Money?
(01:07:48) What Does the Future of AI Look Like?
(01:22:13) How to Make Better Decisions
(01:29:06) Where to Find Tony

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#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

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William Costello is a psychology researcher and Ph.D. student specialising in evolutionary psychology.

Expect to learn why the internet is in an uproar of Sydney Sweeney's latest ad campaign, why so many women vehemently hate Sydney Sweeney and not other creators who do similar stunts, why Sydney became so polarising in the feminist movement, what the double standard Sydney Sweeney is held to says about the modern feminist agenda and much more...

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Has Sydney Sweeney Set Women’s Sports Back 40 Years?
(11:36) Is the Backlash Worse Than the Ad?
(12:53) Why Do Women Hate Sydney Sweeney?
(23:12) Sydney vs Sabrina: Who Are They Performing For?
(28:34) Why Do Women Downplay Themselves?
(34:53) Would a Man Have Received the Same Backlash?
(37:08) Can You Trust a “Guy’s Girl”?
(39:52) Does Sydney Sweeney Challenge the Victim Narrative?
(41:45) What Body Types Do Men Actually Prefer?
(46:16) What Connects Sydney Sweeney and the Lindsay Clancy Case?
(48:05) Do Women Resent Natural Beauty?
(55:14) Should Gambling Ads Be Banned?
(01:03:29) Is Sydney Sweeney Distracting Us From Bigger Stories?
(01:04:40) Is Calling Out Hypocrisy Actually Persuasive?
(01:07:30) Where to Find William

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#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

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Dr K is a psychiatrist, Harvard Medical School instructor, co-founder of Healthy GamerGG, Twitch streamer and a YouTuber.

Why do so many young men feel stuck? From porn and gambling to video games, distractions and instant gratification seem harder to escape than ever. So how do you break free from the habits holding you back? And can you find a healthy balance between enjoying the moment and building a more fulfilling life?

Expect to learn what actually happens to your brain when you gamble, watch porn and play video games, why so many men are addicted to these vices, what prediction markets are doing to the minds of the younger generation, if AI therapy is actually good enough for most people's problems, what everyone got wrong about the Lindsay Clancy case and much more…

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Why Young Men Are So Vulnerable to Addiction
(04:55) Are Video Games Actually Bad for You?
(13:59) Why Gambling Is a Terrible Success Strategy
(22:45) Are AI and GLP-1s Doing More Harm Than Good?
(28:21) The Binge Eating to Eating Disorder Pipeline
(38:01) What Gambling Does to Your Brain
(43:54) Why We Get Hooked on Dopamine Hits
(50:16) How to Rebuild Your Tolerance for Boredom
(57:44) Can Addictive Behaviours Ever Be Safe?
(59:40) Is Addiction a Choice or a Compulsion?
(01:04:07) Have We Been Lied to About GLP-1s?
(01:13:36) Should Men Retrain Their Penis?
(01:33:18) How Social Anxiety Impacts Your Sex Life
(01:37:17) Are Sex Toys Making Women Harder to Satisfy?
(01:43:33) Can AI Companions Actually Cure Loneliness?
(01:47:52) Can AI Trigger Psychosis?
(01:50:23) Is AI Therapy the Future of Mental Health?
(01:52:49) Are Therapists Turning Parents Into the Villain?
(02:11:26) Was Lindsay Clancy Experiencing Psychosis?
(02:27:35) Can Psychosis Involve Premeditation?
(02:33:31) Did Lindsay Clancy’s Medication Lead Her to Murder?
(02:34:49) Was Lindsay Failed by the Healthcare System?
(02:37:37) Why the Lindsay Clancy Case Divides Men and Women
(02:45:57) How Social Media Distorts the Lindsay Clancy Case
(02:55:47) How Long Can a Psychotic Episode Last?
(02:58:46) What Does a Mistrial Mean for Lindsay Clancy?
(03:02:02) What’s Next for Dr K?

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#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

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Dr Andrew Huberman is a neuroscientist, Associate Professor at the Stanford University School of Medicine, podcaster and author.

What does it take to live a healthy, thriving life? In his upcoming book, Dr Andrew Huberman brings together his defining work on health and wellness, covering everything from exercise and supplements to sleep and morning sunlight. So which protocols make the biggest difference, and how can we put them into a daily practice?

Expect to learn how to detox from microplastics, how to get rid of your brain fog, the tips and tricks to help focus better, what the best ways to feel present are without meditation, the 4 steps to break any bad habit, Andrew’s thoughts on nicotine and its pros and cons, if we are in the midst of an overoptimisation wave and much more…

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Timestamps:

(00:00) The Cortisol Hack to Unlock Your Day
(07:16) Can You Actually Train Your Willpower?
(18:21) The Hidden Formula for Better Learning and Focus
(30:47) What Are the Best Protocols to Manage Stress?
(39:06) The Optimal Mindset for Learning
(42:34) Is Presence the Secret to Happiness?
(53:21) Why Men Reevaluate Everything in Their Late 20s
(58:20) How to Make Sense of Life’s Contradictions
(01:15:14) Do We Already Have the Tools to Be Healthy?
(01:20:11) Is This the Ultimate Detox Protocol for Microplastics?
(01:29:45) The Devastating Toxin Exposure on 9/11
(01:33:51) How Dangerous Are Nicotine Pouches?
(01:42:45) The Spiciest Protocols That Didn’t Make the Book
(01:44:14) Can These Protocols Be Scientifically Proven?
(01:54:54) Are Golden Retrievers the Ultimate Life Hack?
(02:02:58) Why Being Admired by Your Heroes Hits Different
(02:08:53) VO2 Max vs Zone 2: Which Matters More?
(02:25:26) What Happened to Andrew’s iPad Octopus?
(02:29:34) The Section Andrew Doesn’t Want You to

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Episodes You Might Enjoy:

#577 - David Goggins - This Is How To Master Your Life: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Goggins⁠

#712 - Dr Jordan Peterson - How To Destroy Your Negative Beliefs: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Peterson⁠

#700 - Dr Andrew Huberman - The Secret Tools To Hack Your Brain: ⁠lnkfi.re/SN-Huberman⁠

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