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Who am I?
I’m the co-founder of Goodpods and before that the co-founder of JOBTRAK, one of the first job boards on the Internet. Podcasts provide everyone access to world-class experts on history, politics, economics and more. These are a few of my favorites.
What is my podcast playlist about?
These podcasts discuss current events, politics, technology and history and will make you feel a whole lot smarter after listening to them.
1. GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution
Why this podcast?
GoodFellows, a weekly Hoover Institution broadcast, features senior fellows John Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, and H.R. McMaster discussing the social, economic, and geostrategic ramifications of this changed world.
GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution
Hoover Institution
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5.0
In uncertain times what’s needed is not just clarity about today’s pandemic, but insight into the challenges that lie ahead as America recovers and returns to normal. GoodFellows, a weekly Hoover Institution broadcast, features senior fellows John Cochrane, Niall Ferguson, and H.R. McMaster discussing the social, economic, and geostrategic ramifications of this changed world.
37 Listeners
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How many episodes does GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution have?
GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution currently has 138 episodes available.
What topics does GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution cover?
The podcast is about News, News Commentary, Podcasts and Politics.
What is the average episode length on GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution?
The average episode length on GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution is 59 minutes.
How often are episodes of GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution released?
Episodes of GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution are typically released every 8 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution?
The first episode of GoodFellows: Conversations from the Hoover Institution was released on Apr 1, 2020.
2. Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist
Why this podcast?
American Optimist is an alternative to the fear, cynicism, and zero-sum thinking in mainstream media. Learn from the innovators and leaders who are solving our nation’s most pressing challenges, and doing it in a way that will lift everyone up.
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist
Joe Lonsdale
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5.0
American Optimist, hosted by Joe Lonsdale: entrepreneur, investor, and founder of four multi-billion dollar companies and other mission-driven organizations. American Optimist is an alternative to the fear, cynicism, and zero-sum thinking in mainstream media. Learn from the innovators and leaders who are solving our nation’s most pressing challenges, and doing it in a way that will lift everyone up. Hope should dominate our discourse, and American Optimist will show you why.
blog.joelonsdale.com
26 Listeners
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How many episodes does Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist have?
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist currently has 98 episodes available.
What topics does Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Technology and Business.
What is the average episode length on Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist?
The average episode length on Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist is 37 minutes.
How often are episodes of Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist released?
Episodes of Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist?
The first episode of Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist was released on Jun 29, 2021.
3. What Happens Next in 6 Minutes
Why this podcast?
What Happens Next offers listeners an in-depth investigation of the most pressing issues of the day.
What Happens Next in 6 Minutes
Larry Bernstein
Play first episode
5.0
What Happens Next offers listeners an in-depth investigation of the most pressing issues of the day. Visit https://www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/ for all the links and to subscribe
www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com
11 Listeners
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How many episodes does What Happens Next in 6 Minutes have?
What Happens Next in 6 Minutes currently has 502 episodes available.
What topics does What Happens Next in 6 Minutes cover?
The podcast is about News, Courses, Podcasts, Education and Politics.
What is the average episode length on What Happens Next in 6 Minutes?
The average episode length on What Happens Next in 6 Minutes is 39 minutes.
How often are episodes of What Happens Next in 6 Minutes released?
Episodes of What Happens Next in 6 Minutes are typically released every 2 hours.
When was the first episode of What Happens Next in 6 Minutes?
The first episode of What Happens Next in 6 Minutes was released on Mar 29, 2020.
4. Honestly with Bari Weiss
Why this podcast?
The most interesting conversations in American life now happen in private. This show is bringing them out of the closet. Stories no one else is telling and conversations with the most fascinating people in the country, every week from former New York Times and Wall Street Journal journalist Bari Weiss.
Honestly with Bari Weiss
The Free Press
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4.8
The most interesting conversations in American life happen in private. This show brings them out of the closet. Stories no one else is telling and conversations with the most fascinating people in the country, every week from The Free Press, hosted by former New York Times and Wall Street Journal journalist Bari Weiss.
81 Listeners
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How many episodes does Honestly with Bari Weiss have?
Honestly with Bari Weiss currently has 245 episodes available.
What topics does Honestly with Bari Weiss cover?
The podcast is about News, Society & Culture and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on Honestly with Bari Weiss?
The average episode length on Honestly with Bari Weiss is 65 minutes.
How often are episodes of Honestly with Bari Weiss released?
Episodes of Honestly with Bari Weiss are typically released every 5 days.
When was the first episode of Honestly with Bari Weiss?
The first episode of Honestly with Bari Weiss was released on Jun 4, 2021.
5. American History Tellers
Why this podcast?
The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America?
American History Tellers
Wondery
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4.7
The Cold War, Prohibition, the Gold Rush, the Space Race. Every part of your life - the words you speak, the ideas you share - can be traced to our history, but how well do you really know the stories that made America? We'll take you to the events, the times and the people that shaped our nation. And we'll show you how our history affected them, their families and affects you today. Hosted by Lindsay Graham (not the Senator). From Wondery, the network behind American Scandal, Tides of History, American Innovations and more.
Listen to American History Tellers on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. Experience all episodes ad-free and be the first to binge the newest season. Unlock exclusive early access by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial today by visiting wondery.com/links/american-history-tellers/ now.
118 Listeners
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How many episodes does American History Tellers have?
American History Tellers currently has 448 episodes available.
What topics does American History Tellers cover?
The podcast is about Education For Kids, Kids & Family, History and Podcasts.
What is the average episode length on American History Tellers?
The average episode length on American History Tellers is 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of American History Tellers released?
Episodes of American History Tellers are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of American History Tellers?
The first episode of American History Tellers was released on Dec 13, 2017.
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