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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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

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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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’. 

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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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Are you being manipulated daily? Behaviour Expert Chase Hughes on the secret formula and hacks behind influence!

Chase Hughes is a former US Navy Chief who spent 20 years specialising in applied behavior and interrogation, and a specialist in understanding psychological operations. He is the author of the bestselling book, ‘The Behavior Operations Manual: Neuro-cognitive Intelligence Training Manual’. 

He explains:

◼️The 4-step psyop model that secretly controls your behaviour

◼️How to read anyone instantly using behavioural profiling

◼️The “PCP” method that lets you influence any decision

◼️How social media and AI are rewiring your identity

◼️The subtle manipulation tactics used by governments and media

00:00 Intro
00:05:33 Why The PCP Model Might Be Your Edge In An AI-Dominated World
00:08:31 How Breaking Social Scripts Changes The Way People See You
00:10:54 The Hidden Framework That Makes You Instantly More Persuasive
00:21:39 How To Get People To Open Up (Without Forcing It)
00:25:21 Why Precommitment Quietly Controls Your Future Decisions
00:31:24 How To Eliminate Anxiety By Resolving Inner Conflict
00:36:05 What Your Leadership Style Reveals (And What It’s Costing You)
00:38:49 What “Authenticity” Really Means—And Why Most People Get It Wrong
00:40:40 The Childhood Triangle That Still Shapes Your Behavior Today
00:49:46 How Your Childhood Is Secretly Running Your Adult Life
00:56:06 How To Rewire Your Brain Without Realizing It
01:02:00 Why This Break Matters More Than You Think
01:04:03 The Most Dangerous Persuasion Skill (And How It’s Used On You)
01:06:23 Why “The Rich Are Evil” Is More Complicated Than It Sounds
01:09:03 How Psychology Wins Courtrooms (And Everyday Arguments)
01:17:02 How To Apply These Skills Before It’s Too Late
01:26:29 How Changing Your Perspective Can Transform Your Mental Health
01:28:09 What A DMT Experience Actually Feels Like
01:30:34 Are We Living In A Simulation—And Does It Even Matter?
01:35:11 How DMT Can Completely Reshape Your View Of Religion
01:36:55 The DMT Waiting Room Explained (And Why It’s So Unsettling)
01:40:45 What If Consciousness Isn’t Inside Your Body?
01:42:44 How To Make Anyone Feel Truly Seen And Heard
01:46:41 Why Your Insecurities Aren’t What You Think They Are
01:48:42 Why Life Is Supposed To Be Fun (But Doesn’t Feel Like It)
01:49:42 How Expanding Your Skills Might Be The Key To Happiness

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What is financial freedom? The Business Strategist Daniel Priestley on why AI makes lifestyle businesses easy.

Daniel Priestley is an award-winning serial entrepreneur and self-made multimillionaire. He is the co-founder of Dent Global and ScoreApp, and the author of several international bestsellers, including Oversubscribed and Key Person of Influence.

He explains:

▪️How to build a personal brand that survives the AI automation wave

▪️The 2029 AI financial crash prediction 

▪️Why traditional wages are disappearing in the power law economy

▪️The "tombstone exercise" to identify AI threats to your business

▪️The $1M hidden opportunity in AI businesses

• 00:00:00 Intro
• 00:03:55 Why The Rise Of AI And Robotics Forces Us To Rethink Our Place In The World
• 00:09:52 The Birth Of The Interest Algorithm
• 00:16:11 Could AI Trigger The Next Financial Crash?
• 00:20:03 The 6 Entrepreneurial Skills You Must Learn To Survive The AI Era
• 00:24:08 The New AI Gold Rush: Business Opportunities Most People Are Missing
• 00:35:11 The One Human Advantage AI Still Can’t Replace
• 00:44:31 These Jobs Will Disappear Within 5 Years
• 00:47:43 Ads
• 00:49:54 What Happens To Workers When AI Replaces Their Jobs?
• 00:54:59 “Market Distortions”: The Hidden Economic Effects Of AI
• 01:00:32 Why People Are Leaving The U.K.
• 01:06:13 The Bear Case For AI
• 01:09:17 The System Is Breaking: Why Our Economy No Longer Matches Reality
• 01:13:48 Should AI Wealth Fund Society? The Radical Economic Debate
• 01:16:01 Ads
• 01:17:56 Why Building A Personal Brand May Be The Safest Career Move Today
• 01:20:34 How Playing With AI Tools Today Could Change Your Future
• 01:23:51 Employee Vs. Entrepreneur: The Mindset That Will Define Winners
• 01:25:18 Why Writing Is Becoming A Superpower In The AI Age
• 01:28:02 The One Question That Could Change Your Career Path
• 01:31:26 Why Thinking Too Narrowly Could Cost You The Future
• 01:37:41 Is Passive Income Real - Or Just Another Internet Myth?
• 01:42:53 Why So Many People Lose Motivation (And How To Fix It)
• 01:50:27 Survivorship Bias: The Harsh Truth Behind Success Stories

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Simon Mills is one of the UK’s leading medical herbalists and a pioneer of modern herbal medicine.

In this moment, Simon explains why antibiotics aren’t always the answer - and what traditional medicine has used for centuries instead. From the hidden risks of overusing antibiotics, to simple natural remedies you can make at home using plants, he reveals a completely different way of thinking about treatment.

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White House war advisor ROBERT PAPE reveals why Trump is trapped in a war with Iran, the risk of a nuclear breakout, the role of China in the conflict, and how the US is losing control of the Middle East.

Robert Pape is a renowned political scientist and director of the Chicago Project on Security and Threats. He has advised every White House since 9/11 on military strategy and is the author of Bombing to Win: Air Power and Coercion in War.

He explains:

▪️The 3 stages of the escalation trap locking the US into war

▪️Why precision smart bombs trick leaders into strategic failure

▪️The hidden reality of Iran's 400kg enriched uranium stockpile

▪️How killing the Supreme Leader made the Iranian regime more resilient

▪️The pattern that connects Vietnam, Afghanistan, Iraq and Iran

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(02:01) What’s Really Happening In The World Right Now
(04:01) I’ve Worked With The White House For The Last 20 Years
(04:48) What Iran War Simulations Reveal About The Next Conflict
(08:56) What Really Happened When The U.S. Bombed Iran’s Nuclear Sites
(11:57) Does Removing A Leader Actually Collapse A Regime?
(16:05) Iran’s New Supreme Leader May Be Even More Hostile To The U.S.
(26:04) The Escalation Scenario Most People Aren’t Paying Attention To
(41:12) Ads
(43:11) What The Next U.S.–Iran War Could Actually Look Like
(47:31) What Happens If The U.S. Hadn’t Bombed Iran - Would War Be Worse?
(52:06) Does Trump Really Influence Netanyahu’s Decisions?
(54:02) Are Trump’s Global Decisions Driven By Legacy?
(1:04:30) Could The World Be Heading Toward Another Genocide?
(1:05:52) What Happens After “Stage 3”
(1:07:14) Ads
(1:12:11) China’s Quiet Strategy For Global Dominance
(1:13:15) Is America’s Superpower Era Ending?
(1:16:29) Why China May Benefit From A U.S. Conflict With Iran
(1:22:51) The Real Long-Term Prize The U.S. Is Fighting For

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Bible sales are soaring. Christian Faith Defender Wesley Huff on why the West is rediscovering Jesus.

Wesley Huff is a PhD candidate and leading Christian apologist specialising in the historical accuracy of ancient Biblical texts. He serves as the Director of Central Canada for Apologetics Canada and is the host of a YouTube channel dedicated to the science of faith.

He explains:

▪️Why Christianity and interest in the Bible are rising again

▪️Why New Atheism may have left a generation in a meaning crisis

▪️How to think about suffering if God is loving

▪️Why humans seem wired to worship something

▪️How faith and evidence can be explored together

00:00 Intro

02:26 Why Religious Belief Is Suddenly Surging Again
06:30 The Hidden Debate: Atheism vs. Faith Movement
08:38 Why Humans Aren’t Meant to Live Alone
15:14 Is the Bible Historically Credible?
20:07 The Biggest Misunderstandings People Have About the Bible
31:21 Who Actually Witnessed the Resurrection
36:03 Were the Stories of Jesus Invented?
41:42 If God Exists, Why Does Suffering Exist?
01:01:15 Why Evolution Alone May Not Answer the Biggest Questions About Our Origins
01:11:29 Is Heaven the Point of the Bible - Or Is It Something Else Entirely?
01:13:03 Do Animals Have Souls?
01:18:36 If You Sin, Are You Automatically Going to Hell?
01:39:00 Does Your Religion Depend on Where You Were Born?
01:41:17 Does Prayer Actually Work?
01:44:31 Religion vs. A.I. - Could Technology Challenge Faith?
01:52:36 Why Young People Around the World Are Facing a Crisis of Meaning
01:59:35 A Message for Anyone Feeling Lost or Without Purpose
02:05:46 Why Questioning Christianity Has Changed in the Last Decade
02:07:06 How A.I. Could Transform the Future of Religion
02:12:23 From Paralyzed Child to Apologist
02:16:41 The Supernatural - Can People Really Speak to the Dead?

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Nischa Shah is a former investment banker and chartered accountant who helps people build financial security with clarity and intention. In this moment, she explains why so many people live paycheque to paycheque, even at higher incomes, and the first practical steps to taking back control of your money. Nischa outlines a clear framework that you can start today to build long-term financial stability.

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