The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

Former US Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg says the American experiment is on the brink. He argues that the country is at risk of losing its democracy, the problems Americans feel every day are not accidents, and that fixing it will mean doing the hard things almost no one wants to do.
Pete Buttigieg is the former United States Secretary of Transportation, the former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, a Rhodes Scholar, and a Navy veteran who served in Afghanistan. He ran for president in 2020 and is now widely regarded as one of the frontrunners for the Democratic nomination for President in 2028. Out of office for the first time in years, he speaks with unusual candour about power, war, the economy, and where America goes next.
He explains:
◼ Why he believes American democracy is genuinely on the brink, and what it would actually take to save it
◼ The real story behind the strike on Iran and the "ceasefire" that wasn't
◼ Why a billionaire can pay a lower tax rate than a teacher or a firefighter, and whether a wealth tax is the answer
◼ How AI is about to disrupt not just jobs but people's identities, and who he thinks should share in the gains
◼ What he says the administration really hid about the American troops who died
The views expressed are those of the guest, and this conversation is intended for general informational purposes only. This podcast and its associated materials should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal, or financial advice.
Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:07 How Politics Is Reshaping Everyday American Life
00:03:50 Why Denmark Still Sells the American Dream Better
00:05:09 Why Trump Continues to Connect With Voters
00:06:52 How Democrats Helped Create the Demand for Outsiders
00:07:53 Will You Ever Run for President?
00:10:56 What’s Really Happening in Iran?
00:14:03 Why Trump Chose Military Action Against Iran
00:16:56 What Kind of President Can Handle Today’s Crises?
00:18:42 How Do You End a War With Iran?
00:21:41 What Happens If Iran Gets Nuclear Weapons?
00:22:45 Why Israel Is Always at the Center of U.S. Politics
00:25:25 What Netanyahu Really Wants in the Middle East
00:27:07 What Happens Next in the Middle East?
00:32:20 Is There Anything to Respect About Trump?
00:35:41 How AI Will Change Society Faster Than Expected
00:41:01 What Happens to Workers in an AI-Driven Economy?
00:46:17 Could Public Ownership of AI Actually Work?
00:50:28 Is Socialism the Answer to Rising Inequality?
00:54:00 Would Wealth Taxes Solve the Problem?
00:59:58 Why America’s Debt Problem Keeps Getting Worse
01:01:15 Could Political Frustration Lead to Trump in 2028?
01:06:07 Does the Left Need Its Own Political Disruptor?
01:10:48 The Hidden Doubts Behind a Presidential Run
01:17:14 What Biden’s Health Meant for the Election
01:20:13 The Most Radical Ideas He Thinks America Needs
01:21:29 How He Would Change the Supreme Court
01:26:06 What He Really Thinks About Elon Musk
01:34:41 The Boldest Idea to Reduce Inequality
01:44:07 Coming Out While Building a Political Career
01:51:21 The Truth the World Needs to Hear

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What do spies understand about people that most of us miss?
John Kiriakou is a former CIA officer, whistleblower, and intelligence expert who spent years working inside the world of espionage and national security.
In this Moment, John Kiriakou reveals the lessons the intelligence world teaches about human behaviour, how people can be read through subtle signals, and what years of studying others taught him about trust, deception, and understanding those around you.
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The man who predicted the 2008 crash says the warning signs are flashing again! Ray Dalio, founder of the world's largest hedge fund, reveals why we are in an AI bubble, why the US has already entered its decline, and what he thinks is coming next.
Ray Dalio is the founder of Bridgewater Associates, which he grew from his two-bedroom apartment to roughly 150 billion dollars under management. He is the author of ‘Principles,’ ‘Principles for Dealing with the Changing World Order,’ and ‘How Countries Go Broke'. 
He explains:
◼ Why he agrees we are in an AI bubble, and what actually makes bubbles burst
◼ Why he believes cash is the worst place to store your money over time
◼ The five forces behind his "big cycle”, and where he thinks we are now
◼ Why he says the US and UK are already in the decline, and what comes next
◼ What AI will do to jobs, and who ends up on each side of the wealth gap
The views expressed are those of the guest, and this conversation is intended for general informational purposes only. It should not be taken as financial or investment advice.
Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:35 The AI Bubble: Are We Heading Toward an Economic Collapse?
00:12:17 Why Economic Bubbles Burst—and How to Prepare Before They Do
00:16:45 How to Diversify Your Income Before the Next Downturn
00:23:14 How to Secure Your Financial Future With Little or No Savings
00:27:52 Bitcoin vs. Gold: Which Asset Better Protects Your Wealth?
00:30:06 Who Will Be the Biggest Winners of the AI Revolution?
00:34:48 Will AI Replace Human Workers Faster Than We Expect?
00:43:18 Will AI Create Enough New Jobs to Offset Job Losses?
00:48:15 What Would You Tell Your Kids to Do Right Now?
00:58:44 Can Higher Taxes on the Wealthy Really Reduce Inequality?
01:03:47 Is the UK in Decline—and What Would Turn It Around?
01:08:41 Where Should Young Entrepreneurs Build Their Business Today?
01:11:06 Does a 2% Wealth Tax Actually Work?
01:13:11 The 80-Year Cycle: Are We Entering the Collapse Phase?
01:14:52 Can the Next World Order Have More Than One Superpower?
01:20:08 What the Iran Conflict Could Mean for the New World Order?

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Nearly 1 in 3 American adults now take vitamin D, but Dr. Stasha Gominak says many of them are taking it wrong, and that done carelessly, supplementing can leave you worse off than before.

Dr. Stasha Gominak practiced neurology for over 20 years. She earned her MD from Baylor College of Medicine and completed her neurology residency at the Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital. After working with her own patients, she believes that nearly everyone struggling to sleep shares the same hidden deficiency, a conclusion she published in 2 papers and built into RightSleep, the method she now teaches full time.

She explains:
◼ Why she believes your skin is the best producer of vitamin D, and why she says no amount of pills or salmon can replace it
◼ Why she believes insomnia isn't a behavior problem but a chemical deficiency, and what she thinks changed when we moved indoors
◼ The role she says your gut bacteria play in producing your B vitamins
◼ Why she believes taking vitamin D on its own can burn through your B vitamins, and what she says happened when she tried it herself
◼ Why she connects the rise in conditions like ADHD, depression, fatty liver and diabetes to the same period, and what she thinks links them
◼ Why she considers supplements a form of biohacking, and just as risky as any drug if you get them wrong

The views expressed are those of the guest, and this conversation is intended for general informational purposes only. This podcast and its associated materials should not be used as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician before making any changes to your diet, supplements or health regimen.

Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:20 Why So Many People Are Suddenly Struggling With Sleep
00:03:22 Why Healthy Young People Are Waking Up Exhausted With Headaches
00:07:55 How Your Brain Secretly Controls Every Stage Of Sleep
00:15:15 How Vitamin D Could Be The Missing Piece For Better Sleep
00:20:42 Are Sleep Chronotypes Actually Real Or Just A Myth?
00:24:56 How Can You Prove Vitamin D Deficiency Causes Disease?
00:40:36 Why Vitamin D Isn't Actually A Vitamin
00:50:21 Ads
00:52:20 What Happened When I Started Treating Patients With Vitamin D
00:56:55 Does Vitamin D Deplete Your Body's B Vitamins?
01:00:26 Can Vitamin B Supplements Really Fix Your Gut?
01:14:38 Why Minerals Could Be The Overlooked Key To Better Health
01:15:25 Ads
01:16:34 Does Modern Medicine Accept This Vitamin D Theory?
01:19:43 What Your Gut Microbiome Reveals About Your Sleep
01:24:36 How To Build The Right Sleep Protocol For Better Rest
01:30:27 Is Sunlight And Nutrition Better Than Supplements?
01:34:37 Can Redheads Naturally Produce More Vitamin D?
01:36:44 Why Spending Too Much Time Indoors Is Hurting Your Health
01:39:47 Can You Still Make Vitamin D On Cloudy Days?
01:40:51 Can Vitamin D Lamps Replace Natural Sunlight?
01:42:43 The Best Diet To Boost Vitamin D And Improve Gut Health
01:48:47 What Actually Helps If You Have Sleep Apnoea Or Narcolepsy?
01:55:49 My Most Controversial Health Opinion Explained
01:57:50 The Best Day Of Your Life And Why It Matters

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Why comfort might be costing you more than you think.
Matthew McConaughey is an Academy Award-winning actor, bestselling author, and a famously thoughtful voice on purpose, resilience and living with intention.
In this Moment, Matthew McConaughey shares why growth requires resistance, what our obsession with comfort is doing to us, and the mindset shift that changed the way he approaches life's biggest challenges.
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