DarkHorse Podcast

By Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying

Society & Culture Natural Sciences

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On The DarkHorse Podcast, we will explore questions that matter, with tools that work. Weekly episodes of "The Evolutionary Lens" are co-hosted with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying, in which we use an evolutionary toolkit to reveal patterns in nature--including human nature. Guest episodes feature Bret hosting long form discussions. Some guests are well known, others obscure, but all are chosen because they have demonstrated unusual insight. The state and future of civilization will be a recurring theme, so buckle up!

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2023 Holiday Gift Special –...

12.06.2023

In this special 2023 gift episode of DarkHorse, we talk about some gifts that might make your loved ones happy. Mentioned in this episode: From Silk to Pastries: https://open.substack.com/pub/naturalselections/p/gifting DarkHorse Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0uPv6Wgj23sMscnYzFB15M?si=f479e10d92114632 Hand carved wooden spoons, and “Carving Out ...

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12.06.2023 2023 Holiday Gift Special – The Evolutionary Lens #202 In this special 2023 gift episode of DarkHorse, we talk about some gifts that might make your loved ones happy. Mentioned in this episode: From Silk to Pastries: https://open.substack.com/pub/naturalselections/p/gifting DarkHorse Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/0uPv6Wgj23sMscnYzFB15M?si=f479e10d92114632 Hand carved wooden spoons, and “Carving Out ...
12.06.2023 #202: Social Justice Elevator Music (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 202nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss the Congressional hearing in which ...
11.29.2023 #201: Unchecked & Out of Balance (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 201st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss New York’s emergency rule 2.13, ...
11.26.2023 Gaslighting the Vaccine Injured: A DarkHorse Story Nick Gibson is a long-time participant in Bret’s Patreon discussions. In this episode, Nick and Bret discuss his experience through covid and his shift in perspective. ***** Our sponsors: PaleoValley: Wide array of amazing products, including SuperFood Golden Milk and ...
11.22.2023 #200: Is Nothing Sacred? (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 200th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss gender equity in infant care, ...
11.15.2023 #199: Surgical Totalitarianism (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 199th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss the FCC’s plan to expand ...
11.08.2023 #198: Czech Your Privilege (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 198th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss the West, the West West, ...
11.05.2023 The Illusion of Consensus: Rav Arora on the DarkHorse Podcast Bret speaks with Rav Arora on the DarkHorse Podcast. They cover the failure of institutions, what we might build in their place, and how we get there Find Rav at his Joint Substack with Jay Bhattacharya: https://www.illusionconsensus.com/ Find Rav on ...
10.29.2023 Cluster B World: Joshua Slocum on the DarkHorse Podcast Bret Speaks with Joshua Slocum of the Disaffected Podcast on DarkHorse. They discuss personality disorders, blame, societal failure, and the links therein. Find Joshua on X: https://twitter.com/DisaffectedPod Find Joshua on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF_kJax21k2zVlc3tJn-22Q ***** Sponsors: Mindbloom: at-home ketamine therapy. Use code ...
10.22.2023 Entropy, Energy & The 4th Frontier: Chris Martenson on DarkHorse Bret speaks with Chris Martenson of Peak Prosperity on the DarkHorse podcast. Find Chris on X: https://twitter.com/chrismartenson Find Chris at Peak Prosperity: https://peakprosperity.com/ ***** Find Bret Weinstein on Twitter: @BretWeinstein, and on Patreon. Please subscribe to this channel for more ...
10.17.2023 #197 WHO’s Your Daddy (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 197th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss the WHO’s proposed amendments to ...
10.14.2023 #196 War on Our Minds (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 196th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss astronomical events, like today’s annular ...
10.11.2023 #195: Hanlon’s Sledge Hammer (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 195th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss the attacks on Israel by ...
10.10.2023 The Israel Attacks: Beyond the Obvious with Efrat Fenigson Efrat Fenigson is an independent Journalist, Podcaster, Israeli Citizen & Covid dissident. In the wake of the October 7th terrorist attacks on Israel, she has provided insight into the situation from inside Israel on X (Twitter). Bret and Efrat discuss ...
10.04.2023 #194 Ragtag Fugitive Science (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 194th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss the 2023 Nobel Prize in ...
09.30.2023 #193 The Reactionary Clap Trap (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 193rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss the middle-ground scramble by the ...
09.27.2023 #192 How Now New World Cow (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 192nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss how cattle got to the ...
09.18.2023 Creon Levit on the DarkHorse Podcast Creon was employed as a scientist at NASA Ames Research Center for over 30 years working in applied physics, aerodynamics, data visualization, computational chemistry, molecular nanotechnology, celestial mechanics, launch systems, optics, and satellite systems engineering. Since 2015 he has been ...
09.13.2023 #191: Fight Back and Win (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 191st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss climate science, models, and assumptions. ...
09.06.2023 #190: Burden of Truth (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 190th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss Biden and the job he ...
09.03.2023 On Skepticism: Michael Shermer & Jeremy Rys on DarkHorse Michael Shermer is the Founding Publisher of Skeptic magazine, the host of the podcast The Michael Shermer Show, and a Presidential Fellow at Chapman University where he teaches Skepticism 101. For 18 years he was a monthly columnist for Scientific ...
08.30.2023 #189: Evidence Free Medicine (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 189th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss twitter, free speech, and why ...
08.23.2023 #188: Play the Hand You Are Dealt (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 188th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss medicine, scientific publishing, and just ...
08.19.2023 The Lahaina Fire – Jeremy Lee Quinn on DarkHorse This was originally broadcast live on August 18, 2023 while Jeremy was on the ground on Maui. We had to reupload do to technical difficulties. Jeremy on Twitter: @jeremyreporter (https://twitter.com/jeremyreporter) Jeremy on Instagram: jeremyreporter (https://www.instagram.com/jeremyreporter/) ***** Find Bret Weinstein on ...
08.18.2023 #187 Outsiders (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 187th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss why we are sitting outside: ...
08.13.2023 Web3 Working Group – DarkHorse Podcast Bret Speaks with Amy and Devon James of the Web3 Working Group. They discuss internet history, the future of our internet, and the pitfalls we should avoid. Find the Web3 Working Group at their website: https://www.web3wg.org/ Find the Web3 Working ...
08.09.2023 #186: Besting the Experts (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 186th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss the mechanism of action by ...
08.05.2023 Pharma: Not Their First Rodeo – Umberto Meduri & Paul Marik on DarkHorse **At 6:35 Umberto says “in 2000” instead of the intended “in 2020” Umberto Meduri is a professor of pharmaceutical sciences, and a former professor of medicine at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center, in Memphis Tennessee. Paul Marik is ...
08.02.2023 #185: Why Would They Lie About That? (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 185th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss new research that finds that ...
07.29.2023 Censorship Industrial Complex: Bret Speaks with Michael Shellenberger on the Darkhorse Podcast Bret Speaks with Michael Shellenberger for the second time on the DarkHorse Podcast. They discuss censorship, the intelligence apparatus, and political disagreement with decency. Find Shellenberger on Substack: https://public.substack.com/ Find Shellenberger on Twitter: https://twitter.com/shellenberger ***** Our Sponsors: Hillsdale College: Since ...
07.26.2023 #184: Suspend Your Disbelief (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 184th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss RuPaul’s Drag Race, Barbie, and ...
07.19.2023 #183: Uninventing the West (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 183rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss the predictable descent of the ...
07.12.2023 Recapturing the Narrative: Bret Speaks with Mike Nayna on the Darkhorse Podcast *** View on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v2ysgoo-recapturing-the-narrative-bret-speaks-with-mike-nayna-on-the-darkhorse-podc.html *** Bret Speaks with Mike Nayna in the wake of his release of the Reformers film series. They discuss the art of conveying meaning, narrative, and the current moment. Find Mike on Twitter: https://twitter.com/mikenayna Find ...
07.09.2023 #182: Gender Surrender (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 182nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we discuss the herbicide atrazine, its effects ...
07.05.2023 #181: The Slow Creep of Institutional Entropy (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) *** Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v2y8952-bret-and-heather-181st-darkhorse-podcast-livestream.html *** In this 181st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In this episode we ...
07.01.2023 #180 Allergies, Adjuvants, & Affirmative Action (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) *** Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v2xdg7m-bret-and-heather-180th-darkhorse-podcast-livestream.html *** In this 180th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. We begin by discussing ...
06.30.2023 RFK Jr From the Vault \| Unreleased Darkhorse Podcast from 2021 In November 2021, Bret spoke to Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. on the DarkHorse podcast. It was unreleased, until now. Find RFK on Twitter: (https://twitter.com/RobertKennedyJr) Find RFK on his campaign website: (https://www.kennedy24.com/) Read his book: The Real Anthony Fauci (amazon.com/Real-Anthony-Fauci-Democracy-Childrens-ebook/dp/B08XQYGC68) ***** ...
06.24.2023 Bret Speaks with Vivek Ramaswamy on the Darkhorse Podcast *** View on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v2w3dsa-bret-speaks-with-vivek-ramaswamy-on-the-darkhorse-podcast.html *** Bret Speaks with 2024 Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. They discuss the characteristics that define a proper person for the role of US president, the values necessary to lead the country, and the unique position ...
06.21.2023 #179: Science Strong & Fragile (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) *** Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v2vg6l3-bret-and-heather-173rd-darkhorse-podcast-livestream.html *** In this 179th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. We begin this episode ...
06.17.2023 #178: Cheating as National Pastime (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) *** Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v2up8u5-bret-and-heather-178th-darkhorse-podcast-livestream.html *** In this 178th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. Should men be competing ...
06.14.2023 The War on Ivermectin: Bret Speaks with Pierre Kory on the Darkhorse Podcast Bret Speaks with Pierre Kory in the wake of his recent book publication. They discuss the governmental and pharmacological campaign against Ivermectin, an effective prophylactic and treatment measure for Covid-19, and the harm done. Buy Pierre’s book: War on Ivermectin ...
06.11.2023 #177: Upgrading Skepticism (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) *** Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v2t8xe0-bret-and-heather-177th-darkhorse-podcast-livestream.html?mref=256aqg&mc;=eh4u2 *** In this 177th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. Picking up from last ...
06.03.2023 #176: Rigging the Game (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) Watch on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v2rtyii-bret-and-heather-176th-darkhorse-podcast-livestream.html?mref=256aqg&mc;=eh4u2 ***** In this 176th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. The decline of science at ...
05.31.2023 The Dawn of AGI: Bret Speaks with Alexandros Marinos on the Darkhorse Podcast Bret Speaks Alexandros Marinos on the dawning of the AI age. Where are we, where are we headed, and how should we react? Find Alexandros on Twitter: @alexandrosM (https://twitter.com/alexandrosM) Find Alexandros at his Substack: Do Your Own Research (https://doyourownresearch.substack.com/) ***** ...
05.28.2023 #174: Return to Nuremberg (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 175th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. In the last three years we have witnessed mass violations ...
05.20.2023 #174: Take Care (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 174th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. The Press Secretary said this week that “These are our ...
05.13.2023 #173: Would You Believe… (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 173rd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. First up this week, we discuss SARS-CoV2—again!—in light of new ...
05.09.2023 #172, 20 Years Later (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 172nd in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. First up this week, we discuss Spring and sea stars ...
04.30.2023 #171: Internet Beyond the Wall (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 171st in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week we discuss why businesses aren’t acting like businesses. ...
04.22.2023 #170: It’s my Earth Day too, Yeah (Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying DarkHorse Livestream) In this 170th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we discuss the state of the world through an evolutionary lens. This week we discuss the sun and the Earth. Near ...

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