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Stanford Neuroscientist: Can’t Remember Your Dreams? Your Brain May Be Warning You!
2026/04/23
Most people think they’re a single individual making rational decisions, but Stanford Neuroscientist, Dr. David Eagleman, explains that you are actually multiple people in one brain. A brain that tricks each version of you in different ways!
Dr. David Eagleman is a Stanford neuroscientist, technologist, and author who examines how our brain interprets the world and what that means for us. He is known for his work on brain plasticity, perception, and how the brain adapts to external inputs. He is the cofounder of Neosensory and BrainCheck, as well as director of the Center for Science and Law. He is also an international bestselling author of books such as 'Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain.
He explains:
◼️How your brain tricks you to keep you safe
◼️How to outsmart your own brain when it's working against you
◼️Why doing hard things physically rewires the brain
◼️Why we dream, and what dreams may actually be doing for the brain
◼️How to use AI to make you smarter instead of letting it make you lazy
00:00 Intro
02:12 Why The Brain Became My Obsession
03:09 How To Actually Break Bad Habits (And Why Most People Fail)
07:16 What You’ve Been Getting Wrong About The Brain
11:12 Fluid Vs. Crystallized Intelligence
12:08 What Really Happens When You Try To Change Yourself
15:09 The Surprising Link Between Early Retirement And Death Risk
17:49 Your Brain’s Hidden Willpower Engine
21:59 How To Train Your Brain To Crave Difficult Challenges
23:40 Which Exercises Rewire Your Brain The Fastest
24:38 What Social Media Is Quietly Doing To Your Brain
29:59 AI And Your Mind Upgrade Or Hidden Cost?
33:47 The Effort Paradox—Why Struggle Might Be The Point
38:01 How To Use AI Without Making Your Brain Lazy
41:20 Is AI Honest—Or Just Telling You What You Want To Hear?
43:24 Can AI Truly Be Creative—Or Is It Just Mimicking You?
51:59 Why Your Brain Craves The Sweet Spot Between New And Familiar
55:25 Ads
01:03:10 Why Real-World Experiences Are Making A Comeback
01:07:52 What Makes Every Brain Subtly Different
01:13:01 Ads
01:15:11 Why We Dream And What Your Brain Is Really Doing At Night
01:20:46 Why Human Connection Is More Critical Than Ever
01:25:03 What The Next 10 Years Could Mean For Humanity
ghts—What Stays With You After All This
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The Peptide Expert: Big Pharma Are Hiding This Powerful Peptide From You! - Dr. Alex Tatem
2026/04/20
The FDA silently banned 19 peptides overnight, now RFK Jr is reversing it all. Dr Alex Tatem reveals the truth behind the cover-up, and what peptides can really do for your body.
Dr. Alex Tatem is an internationally recognised urologist who has studied peptides for 12 years and runs a men’s health clinic. He also hosts a YouTube channel dedicated to demystifying peptides and men's health.
In this explains:
◼ What peptides are, how they work, and which ones target your health problem
◼Why the peptide industry is quietly approaching the size of the entire AI sector
◼ Why male fertility is collapsing globally and what's silently driving it
◼ What low testosterone is doing to your body and how to fix it
◼ Why 30 million men with erectile dysfunction are never told about the most effective fix
00:00 Intro
00:03:15 What Exactly Is A Peptide—and Why It Matters More Than You Think
00:05:14 The “Lock” Explained: How Peptides Actually Work In Your Body
00:08:34 Why Peptides Are Suddenly Everywhere (And What Changed)
00:11:09 The Real Role Of Compounding Pharmacies—And Why They’re Controversial
00:17:16 Are Pharma Companies Prioritizing Profits Over Patients?
00:20:22 Why Peptides Are Back After Being Banned—What Happened Behind The Scenes
00:20:56 The Most Shocking Patient Transformation From Peptides
00:22:26 When You Should (And Shouldn’t) Use Peptides In Your Life
00:24:28 The Latest FDA Update: What It Means For Peptide Access
00:26:05 How People Are Actually Getting “Illegal” Peptides
00:27:41 How To Take Peptides Safely—What Most People Get Wrong
00:29:38 Why Big Pharma Feels Threatened By Peptides
00:33:53 The Exact Peptides Alex Uses—And His Reasons Why
00:37:49 How Peptides Could Transform Your Insulin Levels
00:38:42 Do Peptides Work As Creams? What You Need To Know
00:40:30 How Peptides May Unlock Better Cognitive Performance
00:42:58 The Future Of Muscle Retention On GLP-1s—What’s Coming Next
00:48:03 Ads
00:49:05 The Hidden Trade-Offs Of Peptides No One Talks About
00:52:09 The Real Benefits Of Different Peptides—And How They Compare
00:57:30 The Peptide That Could Change Your Sleep Quality
01:01:58 What Happens When You Stop Taking GLP-1s?
01:05:40 Ads
01:07:33 Is There A “Super Peptide” For Anti-Aging?
01:11:04 The Truth About Peptides And Erectile Dysfunction
01:11:56 Why Medicine Burned Me Out—And What It Reveals About The System
01:18:57 The Enhanced Games Explained—And Why They’re So Controversial
01:22:46 How To Improve Erections—What Actually Works
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Most Replayed Moment: Insulin Is The Reason You're Gaining Fat! How To Lower It Now
2026/04/17
Dr Pradip Jamnadas is a cardiologist and expert in metabolic health, known for his work on insulin resistance, fasting, and cardiovascular disease prevention.
In this moment, he breaks down the real driver behind modern health issues: insulin resistance. Dr Jamnadas explains exactly what habits keep insulin elevated and causes visceral fat gain, inflammation, and diseases like diabetes. He also reveals the key to reversing this metabolic dysfunction, that you can start implementing today.
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World Collapse Expert (Ian Bremmer): The Real Crisis Is What Comes After Trump
2026/04/16
After predicting the world’s biggest risks for over 25 years, Geopolitical Expert Ian Bremmer reveals the top 10 risks for 2026, and why the AI job threat is far bigger than people think!
Ian Bremmer is a political scientist and founder of Eurasia Group, a leading political risk research and consulting firm, and GZERO Media, a global affairs media company. He is also a Professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, and the author of several books, including, “The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats - and Our Response - Will Change the World”.
He explains:
◼️Why the US has become the biggest driver of global instability
◼️How China is quietly winning the long-term power and resources game
◼️The AI threat that could hack banks, infrastructure, and entire economies
◼️Why millions of jobs could disappear and trigger political backlash
◼️How collapsing global leadership is creating a dangerous “G-Zero” world
00:00 Intro
01:43 The Report Warning of 2026’s Biggest Global Threats
06:43 Are We Watching International Cooperation Collapse in Real Time?
10:04 The Real Motive Behind Trump’s Most Controversial Moves
12:33 The Hidden Forces Driving the Iran War
18:51 The Critical Mistake That Escalated the Iran Conflict
20:17 Who Really Holds Power Inside Iran?
22:21 Why the U.S. Blocked the Strait of Hormuz—and What It Triggered
27:21 How the Lebanon–Iran War Spiral Began
29:15 What Could Have Prevented This Crisis From Unfolding?
31:39 The Unexpected Shifts in the Middle East
35:06 The Real Impact of Trump’s Impulse-Driven Decisions
40:40 The Path That Could Change Everything
45:00 Russia and China’s Calculated Response to the Iran War
47:58 What Europe Got Wrong - and Why It Matters Now
51:47 China’s Long-Term Strategy: Where Does It Leave America?
57:47 A Brief Break—But What Comes Next Matters More
00:59:53 I Predicted 2025—Here’s What’s Coming Next
01:04:10 Why AI Could Trigger a Global Economic Shock
01:06:07 The Unseen Workforce Powering AI’s Rise
01:09:52 Rising Public Anger: Why Elites and AI Leaders Are Under Fire
01:14:36 Is Universal Basic Income Becoming Inevitable?
01:16:01 The Growing Problems Big Tech Can’t Solve
01:22:21 Can the Tech Oligarchy Actually Be Stopped?
01:27:53 Is a True “Utopia” Possible—or Just a Myth?
01:34:34 Why Public Service Matters More Than Ever Today
01:37:46 At the End of Life: What Will Your Choices Really Mean?
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The Iran War Expert: The Most Dangerous Stage Begins Now
2026/04/13
4 weeks ago he predicted America would send troops to Iran, now Robert Pape returns to reveal what could happen next!
Robert Pape is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and one of the world's leading authorities on military strategy and security affairs. He has advised every White House since 9/11 on military strategy and bombing campaigns and is the author of 'Our Own Worst Enemies: America and the Age of Violent Populism'.
He explains:
◼ The 4-stage escalation trap and why every prediction he made has come true
◼ How Iran and Russia controlling 30% of the world's oil could crash your economy
◼ Why killing Iran's leaders is making the country stronger, not weaker
◼ Why America can bomb Iran's nuclear sites but still can't stop them getting the bomb
◼ The only deal that could stop Iran getting nuclear weapons and why it probably won't happen
Chapters
00:00:00 Intro
00:04:18 20 Years Of War Games Predicted This Conflict
00:06:04 Bombing Iran’s Nuclear Sites Might Backfire
00:07:42 How US Pressure Strengthened Iran
00:11:59 Iran’s Hidden Power Structure Revealed
00:14:37 The Final Stage Of The Escalation Trap
00:17:11 Iran As The Fourth Global Power Center
00:23:53 What Happens Next If No One Backs Down
00:26:04 Iran Has Been Seriously Underestimated
00:27:22 Is US Intelligence Reliant On Israel?
00:31:45 What If This Turns Into A Ground War
00:40:03 A Civilization Could Die Tonight
00:43:59 What This War Means For Ordinary Iranians
00:50:05 Ads
00:52:13 Is The US Locked Into A Long War?
00:55:22 Iran’s 10-Point Plan Explained
00:57:14 The Shifting Global Power Balance
01:00:53 Why US Oil Prices Are Rising
01:04:48 If You Were Trump: What Would You Do?
01:06:59 If Israel Joins The Nuclear Treaty
01:09:37 What Experts Think Happens Next
01:13:29 Ads
01:15:23 What Iran Would Do With Nuclear Weapons
01:17:36 Has Trump Lost Control?
01:21:05 What This Means For Europe
01:28:05 What Can The Average Person Do?
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Most Replayed Moment: Your Thoughts Shape Your Reality! How To Rewrite Limiting Beliefs
2026/04/10
Marisa Peer is a renowned therapist and best-selling author, known for her work in personal growth and the mind-body connection. In this Moments episode, she explores how childhood experiences, shaped by family dynamics and unmet needs, create subconscious beliefs that influence how we see ourselves and the world. Marisa shares practical tools to shift these beliefs, and successfully reshape your reality.
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Ivanka Trump: My Dad Told Me Two Weeks Before He Ran For President!
2026/04/09
She built an $800 million business…but sacrificed it all when her father became President, now Ivanka Trump tells her story!
Ivanka Trump is a world-renowned businesswoman, real estate developer, and entrepreneur who served as Advisor to the President during Trump’s first administration. She was previously Executive Vice President in the Trump Organization, and is the author of 2 New York Times bestsellers, including ‘Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success’.
She explains:
▪️The negotiation tactic used to close billion-dollar deals
▪️Why she permanently stepped back from the Trump campaign
▪️How to build a billion-dollar brand from total scratch
▪️Why most leaders fail to adapt to the upcoming AI revolution
▪️Her mission to develop a pristine Mediterranean island in Albania
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Financial Crash Expert: In 3 months We’ll Enter A Famine! If Iran Doesn’t Surrender It's The End!
Most Replayed Moment: Mouthwash REVERSES The Benefits Of Exercise! Dr Nathan Bryan
2026/04/03
Dr Nathan Bryan is a leading nitric oxide researcher and biochemist, known for his work on cardiovascular health, blood pressure, and human physiology.
In this moment, he reveals a surprising and controversial insight: everyday oral health habits like mouthwash and toothpaste may be disrupting your oral microbiome and blocking nitric oxide production. He explains how this directly impacts blood pressure, circulation, and even reverses the benefits of exercise - unpacking the science behind one of the most overlooked systems in human health.
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Pierre Poilievre, The Next Prime Minister of Canada?: The Economy Is About To Collapse!
2026/04/02
The Man Who Could Lead Canada By 2029: Pierre Poilievre On Trump, Tariffs & Why You Still Can't Afford A Home
Pierre Poilievre is the Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and Leader of the Opposition. First elected to Parliament at 25, he has spent over 2 decades in Canadian politics - winning the Conservative leadership in 2022 with a record 68% first-ballot victory. If the polls hold, he could be Canada's next Prime Minister.
He explains:
◼️ Why you still can't afford a home, and the 1 policy change that would fix it overnight
◼️How governments are quietly destroying your savings and his plan to reverse it before it's too late
◼️Why the West is selling its resources cheap and who's really profiting from it
◼️ Why self-sacrifice, not self-interest, is the shocking key to building a better society
◼️ The lesson his mother's scars taught him about never hiding who you are
00:00 Intro
02:29 Is World War III Closer Than We Think? What The Power Shift Reveals
04:23 Why Is The U.S. Pulling Back From Allies—And What Happens Next?
06:44 What’s Really Driving Tensions Between Canada And The U.S.?
08:36 U.S. Vs. Iran: How This Conflict Could Escalate Fast
12:08 If Trump Asked For Help—Would The Answer Change Everything?
12:53 How Does This All End? The Most Likely Global Scenario
14:58 What Would You Actually Do In Trump’s Position?
17:00 Behind The Scenes: What Is Pierre’s Real Relationship With Trump?
18:29 How Canada’s Economy Could Be Fixed Faster Than You Think
19:27 What Happens Next Might Surprise You
20:19 From Adoption To Power: How Pierre’s Story Shaped His Politics
23:16 Meeting His Biological Parents: The Moment That Changed Everything
30:43 Why He Chose Politics—And What Most People Get Wrong
35:55 Is The System Rigged? Socialism Vs. Capitalism Explained
38:32 Why You Can’t Afford A Home—And Who’s Really Responsible
46:05 Why Canada Is Falling Behind—And What It Means
49:03 What This G7 Country Gets Right (And Why It Matters)
53:26 The Silent Crisis: Birth Rates, Immigration, And Jobs Colliding
57:27 AI And Jobs: What Happens To The Next Generation?
01:04:36 If Elected In 2029—Here’s How Pierre Says He’d Change Everything
01:08:40 Is Immigration Being Used To Win Elections?
01:13:19 Ads
01:16:06 The Biggest Threat To The Western World—No One Agrees On This
01:18:37 Canada And Nuclear Weapons: What’s The Real Policy?
01:19:36 China, The Arctic, And The Threat Few Are Talking About
01:22:42 Why Conservatives Lost—The Real Reason Behind The Election
01:24:42 After The Loss: What He Learned When It Was Over
01:27:32 Did Trump Change The Election Outcome? Here’s The Truth
01:28:46 How Stoicism Cuts Through Political Chaos
01:30:37 Reading His 20-Year-Old Self—Have His Beliefs Changed?
01:33:55 DEI And “Woke” Politics: Why He Says It’s Dividing Society
01:42:52 Fatherhood And Politics: How His Daughter Changed Everything
01:45:41 Raising A Child With Autism - What It Teaches You About Leadership
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Anti-Aging Expert: Stop Touching Receipts Immediately! The Fast Way To Shrink Visceral Fat
2026/03/30
Fat is destroying your organs! The Longevity Scientist Dr Rhonda Patrick explains what actually burns it.
Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a Ph.D. biomedical scientist specialising in ageing, nutrition, and disease prevention. She is the founder of FoundMyFitness, a popular YouTube channel and podcast dedicated to translating complex health science into actionable advice.
She explains:
◼ Why visceral fat acts like a toxic organ that doubles your risk of early death
◼ How 2 weeks of poor sleep increased visceral fat by 11% without gaining a pound
◼ The 3 chemicals hiding in everyday plastic that are crashing testosterone levels
◼ Her personal intermittent fasting protocol and the "metabolic switch" that burns belly fat
◼ Why the current exercise guidelines are wrong and what the science actually shows
00:00 Intro
00:02:26 Why Visceral Fat Is More Dangerous Than You Think
00:08:07 The Real Reason Your Cravings Won’t Stop (It’s Not Willpower)
00:14:03 What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Sleep Enough
00:19:58 The Hidden Habits Quietly Increasing Your Visceral Fat
00:21:29 How to Reverse Insulin Resistance Before It’s Too Late
00:25:21 Intermittent Fasting: What Actually Happens Inside Your Body
00:29:48 Why Your Body Repairs Itself When You Stop Eating
00:30:45 Fasted Training: Does It Burn More Fat or Backfire?
00:35:24 Why Belly Fat Spikes During Perimenopause
00:41:55 3 Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals You’re Exposed to Daily
00:49:37 How to Actually Avoid Toxins in Your Everyday Life
00:57:24 Are Microplastics Leaking Into Your Food Right Now?
00:59:20 The Safest Way to Store Condiments
01:00:59 Which Kitchen Utensils Are Secretly Harming You?
01:03:06 Why Your Blender Might Be Contaminating Your Food
01:08:46 Inside Steve’s Supplement Stack
01:12:00 Do Multivitamins Really Extend Your Life?
01:12:48 Are Men’s Multivitamins Worth It—or Misleading?
01:14:39 How to Tell If Your Multivitamin Is Actually Good
01:20:27 Creatine: The Supplement That Does More Than Build Muscle
01:30:53 Curcumin: The Anti-Inflammatory Compound Backed by Science
01:33:30 The Molecule That Could Help Your Cells Stay Younger
01:41:16 Exogenous Ketones: Shortcut to Energy
01:47:59 What Is “Peakspan” and Why Should You Care?
01:54:50 How to Extend Your Peak Years (Not Just Your Lifespan)
02:00:42 How AI Could Be Rewiring Your Ability to Think
02:10:35 Why Current Exercise Guidelines Might Be Failing You
02:23:47 GLP-1 Drugs: Miracle Weight Loss or Hidden Risks?
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Most Replayed Moment: The Truth About Protein Intake and The Simplest Way To Lose Fat
2026/03/27
Alan Aragon is a leading nutrition researcher and one of the most respected voices in evidence-based fitness and diet science.
In this moment, he breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in nutrition: protein. How much do you really need? Does it influence fat loss? Alan unpacks the science behind what actually works, and answers the most common questions DOAC listeners ask about losing weight.
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AI Whistleblower: We Are Being Gaslit By The AI Companies! They’re Hiding The Truth About AI
2026/03/26
The truth about Sam Altman. AI Critic Karen Hao reveals what 90 OpenAI employees told her.
Karen Hao is an AI expert, award-winning investigative journalist, and former reporter for The Wall Street Journal covering American and Chinese tech companies. She is also co-host of the podcast The Interface and freelances for publications like More Perfect Union and The Atlantic. Her latest book is the bestselling ‘EMPIRE OF AI: Inside The Reckless Race For Total Domination.’
She explains:
◼️Why the US-China “AI arms race” may be misleading and politically driven
◼️The truth behind the Pentagon using Claude for military strikes
◼️Why AGI is a marketing scam used to consolidate trillion-dollar power
◼️How agentic AI like OpenClaw will automate desk jobs within 18 months
◼️The hidden human cost behind AI training
Chapters
00:00:00 Intro
00:02:27 Why The AI Industry May Be Chasing Profit Over Progress
00:04:49 What 250 OpenAI Insiders Revealed Behind Closed Doors
00:10:48 Did Sam Altman Outmaneuver Elon Musk—Or Is There More To It?
00:14:47 What People Really Think About Sam Altman (And Why It Matters)
00:17:34 The Hidden Power Struggle To Remove Sam Altman
00:25:14 The Real Reason Companies Are Racing To Build AI
00:31:35 Do AI CEOs Truly Believe This Will Help Humanity?
00:33:08 Why OpenAI Refused To Be Part Of This Book
00:41:47 Why Sam Altman Was Forced Out
00:45:18 The Hidden Instability, What Was Altman Actually Disrupting Internally?
00:50:53 Ad Break
00:54:15 What Really Triggered Sam Altman’s Firing—And The Mass Exodus After
01:04:51 Should You Vote Based On AI Policies—And What’s At Stake?
01:12:30 How Robots Updating Instantly Could Change Everything
01:15:11 Will AI Surpass The Best Surgeons—And What Happens If It Does?
01:18:57 Are Self-Driving Cars Truly Safe
01:25:00 Which Jobs Actually Survive AI And Who Gets Left Behind?
01:35:03 What The Klarna CEO Reveals About The Future Of AI And Business
01:38:09 Ad Break
01:41:58 Is AI Quietly Eroding Meaning—And Impacting Health And The Planet?
01:50:52 How We Can Actually Build AI Without Putting Humanity At Risk
01:56:44 Will The AI Race Ever Slow Down Or Are We Past The Point Of Control?
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David Sinclair: Can Aging Be Reversed? After 8 Weeks, Cells Appeared 75% Younger In Tests!
2026/03/23
Scientist and Harvard professor Dr. David Sinclair, A.O., Ph.D., reveals his latest research on how to reverse ageing, insights into vitamins and supplements, why DNA is not your destiny, and the first clinical trials to reverse human ageing and blindness!
Dr. David Sinclair is a world-renowned Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School and the leading authority on longevity science. He is Founder of Lifespan.com and multiple biotechnology companies, Co-Chief Editor of the journal Ageing, and bestselling author of ‘Lifespan: Why We Age - And Why We Don’t Have To’.
Dr. Sinclair explains:
◼️The “Information Theory of Aging” that regards ageing as a treatable disease
◼️Advances in resetting biological age using cellular “backup copies”
◼️His specific supplement stack for longevity
◼️Why fasting and “good stress” are science-based longevity strategies
◼️How his lab’s gene therapy is being used to restore eyesight and reverse blindness
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Most Replayed Moment: The Direct Path To Purpose And Happiness! These 2 Decisions Matter Most
2026/03/20
Gad Saad is an evolutionary psychologist, professor, and bestselling author known for applying evolutionary psychology to human behaviour, relationships, and happiness.
In this moment, Gad answers some of the biggest questions people have about relationships and purpose. Is it okay if you and your partner have different interests? Do opposites really attract? And what are the decisions that shape long-term happiness, meaning and purpose in life?
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Swerdy2 2026/04/22
Great Podcast
Love your shows, except Ivanka Trump, she doesn’t deserve a platform. But otherwise well done!
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Emigdio5 2026/04/16
Phenomenal‼️
What a Phenomenal interviewer/host you are Steven‼️
Your topics as of late are truly eye awakeners‼️
As you stated, it’s always good and plausible to ...
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Dhgriffith 2026/04/19
Best podcast
I absolutely love this podcast and the conversations. I learn so much every time I listen, But the episode titles are so extreme it turns me off liste...
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Dtabbah 2026/04/19
Ivanka?
Just a no for so many people for so many reasons.
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Phaedra22997 2026/04/18
Weak
I promoted you. Never again. You had every opportunity to hold pathological liars accountable. Brené Brown warned you about your actions. You didn’t l...
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thisthingcalledlife 2026/04/17
Disappointed
Went from real valuable information to sensationalist BS. Ivanka Trump really? Lame. Done and done with this podcast.
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75andsunny90 2026/04/16
Giving Trumps a platform is irresponsible
So disappointing
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Surfburner 2026/04/16
You’ve lost your way. Ivanka?
So now you’re giving a platform to grifting crime families? You’ve lost all credibility.
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Uffff2026 2026/04/14
Part of the political machine
You sold us out Steven. Real bummer :(
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Cousin Jenna 2026/04/14
Ivanka?
I’m so disappointed. Are you trying to earn US citizenship and/or political favors from corrupt Daddy? Have you unfollow.