Air Date: 2-16-25

Today, Jay!, Amanda, Deon and Erin discuss:

- Why we may be forced to bring back bullying

- The impact of algorithms and what we can do about it

- Democrats and the meaning of 'the medium is the message'

- The unbelievable stupidity of techbro dweebs and their followers

- The sociopathic reasons why Musk is doing this

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REFERENCES:

The Algorithmic Cage

The Big Tech Takeover of American Politics

I knew one day I’d have to watch powerful men burn the world down – I just didn’t expect them to be such losers

Remedial Civics for Tech Bros (Middle article)

Why Is Elon Musk So Hell-Bent on Bulldozing the Government?

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Introducing A Very Terminator Christmas from Revisionist History.

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What happens when the biggest movie star in the world directs the smallest Christmas film on basic cable? A holiday miracle. 

Today on the show: The never-before-published, extremely bizarre story of the making of ‘Christmas in Connecticut’... the remake.

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Original Air Date: 8/4/2015

The dysfunctional state of the US immigration system and the political fight brewing over what to do about it

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Act 1: Coming Out As An Undocumented Immigrant - Latino Voices - AJ+ (@ajplus) - Air Date: 03-20-15

Act 2: Donald Trump WRONG About 'Immigrant Crime' - @davidpakmanshow - Air Date: 07-08-15

Act 3: Scott Walker Now Bashing Any and All Immigrants - @majorityfm - Air Date: 04-22-15

Act 4: La Raza Annual Conference Will Be Skipped By EVERY 2016 Republican Candidate - @theyoungturks - Air Date: 07-12-15

Act 5: 'OITNB' actress (@dianeguerrero__) speaks out about family's deportation - CNN - Air Date: 11-17-14

Act 6: Mass Graves of Immigrants Found in Texas, But State Says No Laws Were Broken - @democracynow - Air Date: 07-16-15

Act 7: Did You Know Jesus Was Against Immigration? - @theyoungturks - Air Date: 07-16-15

Act 8: Hold Border Patrol Responsible via @ACLU — Best of the Left Activism

Act 9: Let Them All In? How Immigration Can Help the Economy - @LearnLiberty - Air Date: 01-13-15

Act 10: The Migrant Manifesto by Musa Okwonga (@Okwonga) - @migrants_rights Network - Air Date: 11-26-12

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Introducing Claudia Oshry: How to Stop Letting Your Body Image Hold You Back & Build Lasting Confidence from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

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Do you ever feel held back by body image?

What’s one thing that instantly boosts your confidence?

Today, Jay welcomes Claudia Oshry, a comedian, podcaster, and social media personality. Claudia is the co-host of the extremely popular podcast "The Toast" and has gained a large following on Instagram for her relatable and often self-deprecating posts. Claudia has been open about her personal life, including her struggles with body image and her journey to motherhood. 

Claudia opens up about the misconceptions surrounding her online persona, her journey with Ozempic, and her decision to embrace motherhood. She discusses the challenges of vulnerability on social media and the importance of self-acceptance and living life on your own terms and finding fulfillment. 

Jay and Claudia share their personal experiences with weight and body image, revealing the societal pressures and internal struggles they have faced. They explore the complexities of Claudia's weight loss journey and decide to use Ozempic openly in the public eye. Claudia shares her personal transformation and the newfound confidence she gained through her weight loss journey.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Overcome Misconceptions    

How to Embrace Vulnerability           

How to Deal with Weight Stigma    

How to Build Confidence    

How to Find the Right Partner    

Remember, it's okay to seek support and share your struggles. Embrace your true self, live life on your own terms, and never stop pursuing your dreams.

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

02:27 How It Feels to Be Misunderstood

04:57 Protect Your Own Peace 

06:56 What is Fat Camp?

08:34 The Struggle of Losing Weight

12:38 Responsible Use of Ozempic 

16:20 Struggle with Self Image and Confidence

19:36 How Does Getting Pregnant Feel?

24:18 Getting Ready to Start a Family

30:46 Friends Change Throughout Your Life

33:08 Choosing What to Share About Your Life

39:45 Becoming a Content Creator

42:45 Learnings from the Corporate Life

46:16 Building a Brand as a One-Man Team

49:26 Smart Advice for Content Creators

52:49 Just Get Started

55:08 Stability is Beneficial in Running a Business

58:04 Running a Business with Family

01:01:44 How to Record a Good Episode

01:03:27 Know When to Listen

01:07:11 The Worst Type of Humor

01:10:46 Greatest Lesson from Grief

01:14:50 The Girl with a Dead Dad

01:18:37 The Dangers of Exposing Children Online

01:21:30 Claudia on Final Five 

Episode Resources:

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Claudia Oshry | TikTok

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Air Date 2/11/2025

The very rich, as has been noted before, are not on the side of regular people. And even if you think that the federal government needs a major reboot, no one but the ultra-wealthy are going to be happy with what they build in the aftermath of the administrative coup currently underway.

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KEY POINTS

KP 1: How Oligarchs Took Over The World - Double Down News - Air Date 1-9-25

KP 2: Is Elon Musk Staging a Coup? Unelected Billionaire Seizes Control at Treasury Dept. & Other Agencies - Democracy Now! - Air Date 2-3-25

KP 3: The Oligarchy's Power is Waking America Up - Velshi - Air Date 1-27-25

KP 4: DARK GOTHIC MAGA: How Tech Billionaires Plan to Destroy America Part 1 - Blonde Politics | The Silly Serious - Air Date 11-13-24

KP 5: Why the Tech Bros Allied with Trump - Zeteo - Air Date 2-2-25

KP 6: President Trump and the Power of the Purse - Takes™ by Jamelle Bouie - Air Date 2-5-25

(51:21) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

On the dream of the accelerationists

DEEPER DIVES

(56:16) SECTION A: HISTORICAL CONTEXT

(1:40:21) SECTION B: GOVERNMENT DESTRUCTION

(2:25:04) SECTION C: THE BROS

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Introducing How to Trust and Be Trusted with Rachel Botsman from Revisionist History.

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Rachel Botsman, Oxford University Lecturer and author of the new Pushkin audiobook How to Trust and Be Trusted, joins Malcolm to talk about how to make smart decisions about trust. Then, a preview of How to Trust and Be Trusted, which is available on Spotify, Audible or wherever you get your audiobooks.

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Air Date: 2-10-25 Today, Jay! and Amanda (Deon and Erin were sick) discuss: - Why you should be using an RSS reader  - The danger of Mystification as humans try to cope - Musk and Trump's flagrant law breaking - What Dems and you can do, with some tips from our own experience

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You should be using an RSS reader

Doppelgänger by Naomi Klein

Q & A: Jared Yates Sexton on the ‘Weaponized Abuse’ of Authoritarianism

Brian Schatz on How Democrats Can ‘Start Kicking Ass Again’

All the ways Elon Musk is breaking the law, explained by a law professor

Five Things Dems Must Do to Fight Trump Now

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Introducing LOVE EXPERT Stephan Speaks: 7 Ways You are Blocking Yourself From Meeting Your Soulmate (Change Your Patterns to Find the ONE) from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

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Do you think your “type” limits you?

What’s one unrealistic dating expectation you’ve had?

Today, Jay welcomes back one of the most insightful voices in modern dating and relationships, Stephan Speaks. If you’ve been searching for clarity in love, struggling with self-worth in dating, or wondering why you keep attracting the wrong partners, this conversation is a must-listen.

Jay and Stephan kick off by breaking down one of the biggest struggles in today’s dating world—the negative perception of men and women. They explore how sensationalized online narratives and personal biases shape our beliefs about relationships, often distorting reality. Stephan explains how social media and exaggerated dating horror stories create unnecessary fear and distrust, making it harder for people to embrace love. 

If you’ve ever felt like you’re stuck in a cycle of failed relationships, Stephan reveals that understanding yourself first is the key to finding the right partner. He emphasizes three critical factors: first, accepting the differences between men and women instead of resisting them; second, knowing yourself before entering a relationship, as many people struggle because they aren’t even clear on what they truly need; and third, prioritizing healing, because unresolved pain from past experiences will continue to affect every new connection. 

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Stop Letting Dating Myths Mislead You

How to Attract the Right Partner by Knowing Yourself

How to Heal Before Your Next Relationship

How to Communicate With a Closed-Off Partner

How to Break the Cycle of Failed Relationships

If you’ve felt frustrated, discouraged, or like love just isn’t in the cards for you, remember this: the right relationship isn’t something you chase, it’s something you attract by becoming the best version of yourself.

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Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:28 The Difference Between Average Men and Women

11:30 Why Men Often Don't Date Ambitious Women

17:28 Understand Who Your Partner Really Is

23:55 Negative Perception of Men When Dating

28:52 Coveting the Desirables

32:27 How to Not Love Bomb Your Partner

40:32 If He Wanted to He Could

43:59 Emotional Maturity in Relationships

48:28 Always Be Open to Connection

53:34 Insecurities and Jealousy

01:01:15 How Do You Initiate Open Communication?

01:09:56 All Is Not Lost in Breakups

01:17:35 The Right Person at the Wrong Time

01:22:43 Every Dating Relationship is a Process

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Stephan Speaks | TikTok

Stephan Speaks | Instagram 

Stephan Speaks | Youtube

Stephan Speaks | LinkedIn

Stephan Speaks | Books

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Air Date 2/7/2025

Trump came in with a plan to subdue the media and large swaths of the media came in with a plan to acquiesce. But it's important to understand why because it's not a conspiracy or people wanting to do harm, it's structural to the system.

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KEY POINTS

KP 1: Revenge- Trump throws lawsuits at the media and demands compliance - The ReidOut w Joy Reid - Air Date 12-17-24

KP 2: Fox News is Back at the White House. Plus, No Joke, The Onion Buys Infowars. - On the Media - Air Date 11-15-24

KP 3: Trump SECRET Meeting with Media before Payoff EXPOSED - The MeidasTouch Podcast - Air Date 12-16-24

KP 4: Mickey Huff The Mainstream Media is [CENSORED] - The Zero Hour with RJ Eskow - Air Date 1-11-25

KP 5: Why Is Mainstream Media Still So Bad At This - The Majority Report - Air Date 2-2-25

KP 6: Public Broadcasting Is In Danger (Again) - On the Media - Air Date 1-10-25

KP 7: Attention pays (with Chris Hayes) - The Gray Area with Sean Illing - Air Date 1-27-25

KP 8: Jim Acosta's powerful last words as he leaves CNN- -It is never a good time to bow down to a tyrant - Dean Obeidallah Show - Air Date 1-28-25

KP 9: Fox News is Back at the White House. Plus, No Joke, The Onion Buys Infowars. Part 2 - On the Media - Air Date 11-15-24

(53:40) NOTE FROM THE EDITOR

On the liberatory power of the humble RSS feed reader

DEEPER DIVES

(1:00:23) SECTION A: MONEY

(1:20:46) SECTION B: ATTENTION

(1:34:24) SECTION C: FREE PRESS

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Introducing Bill Gates: The Untold Story of Who Bill Gates REALLY Is from On Purpose with Jay Shetty.

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How do you define success beyond money and career?

Do you think wealth should come with a responsibility to give back?

Today,  Jay Shetty sits down with one of the most influential innovators of our time, Bill Gates, to explore the intersection of personal growth, technological innovation, and philanthropy. Bill reflects on his journey from a curious child fascinated by computers to building Microsoft and becoming a global force for change.

Bill shares candid stories about his upbringing, his parents’ profound influence, and the lessons he learned from their high expectations and encouragement. He also talks about his career-long passion for innovation and his views on climate change, the promise of AI, and the Gates Foundation’s life-saving work, such as developing vaccines and tackling malnutrition. His insights are not just about the cutting edge of technology but also about humanity’s moral responsibility to harness it for good.

A deeply reflective portion of the episode focuses on grief, as Gates discusses the loss of close friends like Paul Allen and Kent Evans, and how their influence continues to guide his mission. Jay and Bill share thoughts on how service and philanthropy can redefine success and leave a lasting legacy, with Bill underscoring the importance of giving back and the moral imperative for the wealthy to use their resources to create equity.

In this interview, you'll learn:

How to Innovate with Purpose and Impact

How to Lead with Empathy and Collaboration

How to Turn Failure into a Learning Opportunity

How to Use AI to Solve Global Challenges

How to Honor the Legacy of Mentors and Loved Ones

How to Find Joy in Lifelong Learning

Whether it’s pushing the boundaries of innovation, building meaningful relationships, or giving back to make the world a better place, we all have the capacity to create positive change.

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Jay Shetty

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What We Discuss:

00:00 Intro

01:27 Early Exposure to Computers

04:18 Different But Exceptional

06:27 Pressure to Live Up to Parents Expectations

08:15 Genuine Parental Support and Connection

14:09 Growing Up with a Supportive Father

22:58 Are Schools Failing Children?

27:33 Motivate Your Kids Right

29:57 Undiagnosed ADHD and ASD

33:18 How Do You Deal with Grief?

40:21 Working with Steve Jobs

45:31 Healthy Competition in Business

49:46 Turning to a Life of Service and Giving Back

56:11 Politics and Humanitarian Effort

59:27 The Importance of AI Policies

01:04:14 Innovation Against Human Limitation

01:09:11 Tough Form of Self Love

01:11:37 Bill on Final Five

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Bill Gates | Facebook

Bill Gates | Instagram 

Bill Gates | Youtube

Gates Foundation

Source Code: My Beginnings

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