E131: How Alcohol Actually Benefits Health – Tony Edwards Reveals the Truth
Medical research journalist Tony Edwards joins us to discuss the research behind his books The Good News About Booze and The Very Good News About Wine. He challenges common myths about alcohol and health, based on deep dives into medical literature.Topics covered:Health Benefits of alcohol Wine’s effects on heart disease, diabetes, and dementiaWhy alcohol doesn’t necessarily lead to weight gainHow public health messaging gets it wrongBest kinds of wine AND MORE Watch the full episode on YouTube➡️https://youtu.be/Q0AYwStXsHw
🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!
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E130: What Happens When No One Has Kids Anymore? - w/ Robin Hanson
🎙️ In this episode, economist and futurist Robin Hanson (George Mason University) explores the global fertility decline and what it means for innovation, culture, and civilization’s future.We discuss:Why fertility is falling even in times of plentyHow cultural drift is driving demographic collapseWhy population decline may slow innovation and collapse economiesWhat happens when civilizations are replaced by high-fertility subculturesWhether AI can save us — or if lifeboats like the Amish already haveA fascinating, wide-ranging look at what happens after the peak.📺Watch the full episode on YouTube➡️ https://youtu.be/1LfALQy0E9Q
🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!
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E129: Surviving Toxic Workplaces: Expert Tips from Donald Asher
In this episode, Jesse talks with Dr. Donald Asher, renowned career strategist and author of Who Gets Promoted, Who Doesn’t, and Why. They dive into how to survive toxic workplaces, master office politics, manage your boss (without brown-nosing), and build a reputation that gets you promoted — even in remote and AI-disrupted workplaces.Topics Discussed:Why almost every workplace is toxic — and how to survive itThe 80/20 rule for career successWhy you must manage your boss to get promotedWhen to go to HR — and when it can ruin your careerHow AI and remote work are changing office politicsWhy staying late can hurt you more than help youStrategic job-hopping and the power of moving citiesHow to become irreplaceable — without getting stuckMentioned Books:📘 Who Gets Promoted, Who Doesn’t, and Why📘 How to Get Any Job📘 Cracking the Hidden Job Market📺Watch the full episode on YouTube➡️https://youtu.be/sJakStmNYqY
🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!
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E128: The Fall of Venezuela: Prof. Tim Gill on Politics, Oil, & Sanctions
Sociologist Timothy Gill joins us to explore the roots of Venezuela’s crisis, the role of U.S. foreign policy, and how race, oil, and ideology shape the country's fate. We dig into the real impact of sanctions, the legacy of Hugo Chávez, the rise of Nicolás Maduro, and the tangled web of neocolonialism, corruption, and mass migration.🔍 Topics include:U.S. democracy promotion via USAID & NEDChávez-era social policy vs. economic mismanagementThe politics of oil, sanctions, and sovereign wealthFirsthand accounts of class and race divides in VenezuelaWhy millions have fled—and what happens next🎧 Tune in for a wide-ranging, on-the-ground perspective on one of the most polarizing stories in global politics.📺Watch full episode on YouTube📺https://youtu.be/OTBSsgagoQE
🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!
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E127: Cholesterol Doesn’t Cause Heart Disease: w/ Dr. Malcolm Kendrick
Is cholesterol really the villain? Or have we been misled by decades of flawed research?In this explosive interview, Dr. Malcolm Kendrick—author of The Great Cholesterol Con—challenges the mainstream narrative around heart disease, cholesterol, and statins. He unpacks the real root causes of cardiovascular disease, including blood clotting, stress, and the overlooked role of chronic inflammation.We discuss:Why statins may not be the miracle drugs you thinkHow the diet-heart hypothesis went mainstream (despite weak evidence)The role of gum disease, cortisol, and even loneliness in heart attacksWhat the data actually says about LDL cholesterol and mortalityWhat you should really be doing to protect your heart📺Watch the full episode on YouTube📺https://youtu.be/MWRyf99yXiQ
🎙 The Pod is hosted by Jesse Wright💬 For guest suggestions, questions, or media inquiries, reach out at https://elpodcast.media/📬 Never miss an episode – subscribe and follow wherever you get your podcasts.⭐️ If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. It helps others find us. Thanks for listening!
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