As AI rapidly advances, Mo Gawdat shares a candid and thoughtful exploration of what the future holds for humanity. From AI’s growing intelligence and its impact on creativity to the looming disruption of jobs and society, this top moment challenges us to rethink our role in a world where machines might outsmart us. Mo also reflects on the irreplaceable value of human connection and the need to prepare for a future shaped by technology. Whether you’re excited or worried about AI, this conversation offers a crucial perspective on how we adapt, survive, and find meaning in the age of artificial intelligence.

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He created YouTube’s first-ever fitness channel and spent decades training pro athletes, now Jeff Cavaliere reveals the truth about creatine, fat loss, and real muscle growth.

Jeff Cavaliere is a renowned physical therapist, strength coach, and founder of ATHLEAN-X, one of the world’s most trusted fitness brands blending science-based training with real-world results. He is also the author of books such as, ‘AthleanX's Train Like an Athlete: Intelligent Training to Build the Ultimate Body’.

He discusses:

The science behind creatine and how it really supports muscle growth and recovery.

Why you’re struggling to lose belly fat, and the simple fixes that actually work.

The most harmful fitness myths that keep people weak, tired, and injured.

Small but powerful changes that help burn fat and preserve lean muscle mass.

Why grip strength predicts overall health and how to train it effectively.

How “nerd neck” and poor posture can destroy your gains, and how to fix it fast.

00:00 Intro

02:16 Jeff's Mission

05:43 Training the World's Best Athletes

06:30 Motivation vs. Discipline

07:57 Advice for People Struggling to Get Started

10:27 What Motivates Jeff's Audience?

14:29 The Impact of Doing Hard Things

17:23 Are There Exercises Jeff Avoids?

18:11 Deepest Motivators for Fitness

21:43 Surface-Level Motivators for Fitness

23:20 How to Look Good Physically

25:07 How to Lose Body Fat and Get Leaner

25:57 Less Obvious Nutrition Offenders

27:40 What to Look for on Food Labels

29:06 What Jeff Eats in a Day

33:50 Getting Rid of Stubborn Belly Fat

38:43 Misconceptions About Abs

40:47 Long-Term Consequences of Steroid and Growth Hormone Use

44:38 Training for Longevity

50:17 Top 3 Overlooked Elements of Training

52:16 Improving Flexibility and Mobility

54:07 Workout Demo: 5 Key Exercises for Longevity

59:24 Ads

01:00:24 Why These 5 Exercises Matter for Longevity

01:03:11 Most Important Functional Movement: Thoracic Spine Rotation

01:11:21 Exercises to Prevent Hunching with Age

01:14:36 Train Longer or Harder?

01:16:32 Importance of Proper Form

01:19:35 What Is Nerd Neck?

01:21:20 Common and Avoidable Gym Injuries

01:24:15 How to Do Less and Achieve More

01:26:54 7-Day Comprehensive Workout Plan

01:30:48 Sets and Reps for These Workouts

01:32:07 Growing Biceps

01:33:57 Grip Strength and Its Link to Longevity

01:39:26 Women's Average Grip Strength

01:41:58 Can Grip Strength Be Trained Individually?

01:42:30 How to Avoid or Improve Back Pain

01:47:58 Jeff's Opinion on Standing Desks

01:52:20 Jeff's Advice on Supplements

01:53:49 Creatine Benefits and Misconceptions

02:01:20 Are Some Protein Powders Better Than Others?

02:02:51 Foods Jeff Would Never Eat

02:03:33 Jeff's View on Melatonin

02:04:29 Is There an Optimal Way to Sleep?

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Will AI replace God, steal your job, and change your future? Amjad Masad, Bret Weinstein, and Daniel Priestley debate the terrifying warning signs, and why you need to understand them now. 

Amjad Masad is the founder and CEO of Replit, the world's leading online programming environment and community. Daniel Priestley is a serial entrepreneur and advises fast-growing companies on innovation, marketing, and the future of work in the age of AI. Bret Weinstein is an evolutionary biologist, expert in complex systems and host of the DarkHorse Podcast.

In this debate, they explain: 

Why AI threatens 50% of the global workforce.

How AI agents are already replacing millions of jobs and how to use them to your advantage.

How AI will disrupt creative industries and hijack human consciousness.

The critical skills that will matter most in the AI-powered future.

What parents must teach their kids now to survive the AI age.

How to harness AI’s power ethically.

00:00 Intro

07:14 What Is an AI Agent?

09:11 Who Is Bret and What Are His Views on AI?

12:58 Who Is Dan?

14:42 Where Are the Boundaries?

15:56 What Could AI Potentially Do?

17:01 Bret's Concerns: AI and a New Species

19:33 The Disruptive Potential of AI in Its Current Form

20:33 Is AI Just a Tool?

21:38 Those Who Leverage AI Will Be the Winners

25:15 What Abuse Are We Currently Seeing?

30:57 The Collateral Damage of AI

39:08 What Will Happen to Humans?

42:15 Which Jobs Will Be Replaced by AI?

45:34 Could AI Development Affect Western Economies?

49:00 Is AI Removing Our Agency?

57:39 Will Authenticity Be More Valued in the AI Era?

59:16 Will Markets Become Fairer or More Unbalanced?

1:03:45 The Economic Displacement

1:05:45 Worldcoin and the Case for Universal Basic Income

1:11:47 Are We Losing Meaning and Purpose?

1:14:44 AI's Impact on Loneliness, Relationships, and Connection

1:18:57 Can Education Adapt to the AI Era?

1:26:07 What Should AI Teach Our Children?

1:31:19 Ads

1:32:20 Is This Inevitable?

1:38:18 Will We Start Living Like House Cats?

1:44:44 Hyper-Changing World: Are We Designed for It?

1:50:25 The 5 Key Threats of AI

1:51:51 Deepfakes and AI Scams

1:59:43 An Optimistic Take on the AI Era

2:03:37 AI for Business Opportunities

2:08:34 Ads

2:10:32 AI Autonomous Weapons

2:17:59 Do We Live Among Aliens or in a Simulation?

2:21:31 How to Live a Good Life in the AI Era

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“Zero sugar” doesn’t mean zero damage. Dr. Robert Lustig exposes how the food industry misleads you with health claims while quietly fuelling obesity and chronic disease. From insulin-spiking sweeteners to mislabeled packaging, this moment unpacks the deception behind so-called healthy foods - and what you should actually be eating instead.

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He silenced the critics, defied the odds, and walked through fire - Chris Eubank Jr. tells the full story of one of 2025’s most unforgettable fights.

Chris Eubank Jr. is a world-class professional boxer, middleweight contender, and son of the legendary former professional boxer, Chris Eubank Sr. In April 2025, he won against Connor Benn in one of the most highly anticipated fights in British boxing history. 

He discusses: 

Why he refused to shake Conor Benn’s hand.

Why the fight almost collapsed the night before.

The real reason his father publicly disowned him.

The pain of losing his brother, and raising his nephew as his own.

00:00 Intro

01:56 How Are You Feeling After the Fight?

06:09 Something Didn't Look Quite Right With You That Night

09:39 The Things That Were Against Me on the Night

11:47 The Night Before the Fight, My Father Finally Opened Up

20:23 How Me and My Dad Finally Made Up

28:50 What Caused the Rift Between You and Your Father?

36:57 Did Him Calling You a Disgrace Impact Your Mental Health?

41:59 Were You Thinking About Your Younger Brother During the Fight?

48:56 Rehydration Restriction

53:46 How Much Did You Get for the Fight?

1:00:23 What Was Going Through Your Head in the Final Moments

1:03:10 The Time I Spent in Hospital

1:05:55 Ads

1:06:53 Have You Got a Newfound Respect for Conor?

1:09:18 The Failed Drug Tests

1:13:50 The Egg Slap

1:15:19 The Rematch With Conor

1:21:39 Did Conor Surprise You?

1:24:16 The Walkout

1:29:18 Billy Joe Saunders

1:31:29 Who Would Your Next 3 Fights Be?

1:34:17 You Before Starting Boxing

1:40:29 Your Relationship With Frank Smith

1:43:48 If You Had One Album for the Rest of Your Life, What Would It Be?

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She turned hustle into a $4 billion brand, Emma Grede breaks down how she built Kardashian fashion empires 

Emma Grede is the founding partner behind the globally successful brands SKIMS, Good American, and Safely, all launched with the Kardashian family. She is also Chairwoman of The Fifteen Percent Pledge, is a board member at Baby2Baby, and was named one of Forbes ‘Richest Self-Made Women in America’. 

She explains: 

Growing up in East London, raised by a single mother, and how early hardship forged her fierce independence.

Taking on a maternal role from childhood, learning to lead through responsibility, empathy, and survival.

Turning rejection, dyslexia, and a lack of qualifications into fuel for building billion-dollar fashion brands.

Balancing ambition and motherhood, and the personal toll of leadership, hustle, and hard decisions.

Building SKIMS and Good American without fashion training, and the mindset that made it all possible.

00:00 Intro  

02:17 Becoming Emma Grede  

03:58 Acting as the Mum and Raising My Siblings  

06:49 Lacking a Father Figure Growing Up  

08:25 Anger Management Tools I Learned  

11:06 My Dream Was Always Fashion  

12:20 Understanding Money Attachment Styles  

14:32 Emma's Recipe to Achieve Anything  

17:55 Customer Feedback  

19:30 The Importance of Reliable Decision Partners & Mentality Shifts  

21:38 Do People Need Mentors to Succeed?  

24:06 The One Skill That Made Me an Entrepreneur  

26:09 The Three Most Important Words for Career Advancement  

27:25 Does Working in an Office Make Employees More Successful?  

31:11 Traits of Future Successful People  

33:32 Interview Red Flags & Work-Life Balance  

39:32 Can You Be Successful and Have Work-Life Balance?  

40:58 You Can't Be a Leader and a People Pleaser  

43:51 Being Cancelled as a Leader and Public Figure  

46:29 Racism and Sexism in the Business Industry  

50:56 Dealing With Business Struggles and Crises  

53:33 Top 3 Valuable Practices for Founders  

55:58 Don't Get Stuck—Keep Fresh Eyes  

57:15 Brands Copying Other Brands  

01:00:42 Advice for People With Unsupportive Partners  

01:02:10 Scheduling Date Night  

01:05:45 Meeting Kris Jenner  

01:12:05 Pitching to Khloé Kardashian  

01:12:43 Turning an Idea Into a Business  

01:14:23 Strategies Deployed in Business  

01:16:24 Building a Brand Strategy in 2025  

01:21:11 First Principles of Business  

01:25:59 How to Become the Best Salesperson  

01:33:01 Learning How to Fire People  

01:37:17 Attracting Top Talent to Your Company  

01:39:37 What a Founder Shouldn't Do in Business  

01:41:33 Hiring Exceptional People  

01:45:42 Prejudices in the Workplace  

01:49:09 Why Prejudices Shouldn’t Limit Anyone  

01:50:39 How to Stop Giving a F***  

01:54:16 When Do Successful Women Have Children?  

01:56:01 My IVF Journey and Miscarriages  

02:00:30 The Taboo Around Surrogacy, Freezing Eggs & Pregnancy  

02:04:51 Emma Grede's New Podcast ‘Aspire’  

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You’re not lazy - you’re depleted.

Andrew Huberman reveals how the hustle culture of chasing constant highs is depleting your brain’s dopamine reserves. In this powerful moment, discover why rest isn't laziness, and how to manage your energy for long-term focus, drive, and performance. 

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Michelle Obama served as the First Lady of the United States, entering the White House alongside Barack Obama. In this candid conversation, she joins Steven with her brother Craig Robinson, a former college basketball coach turned executive, to open up about everything from Trump’s inauguration to marriage challenges, grief, and rediscovering her purpose.

Widely regarded as one of today’s most influential voices on leadership, identity, and social progress, Michelle offers a rare, intimate look at her personal journey.

Together, they discuss:

How their parents instilled empathy, discipline, and resilience growing up amid racial tension.

Michelle’s journey through elite schools and corporate law, driven by a need to tick society’s boxes.

The evolution of Michelle and Barack’s relationship, from colleagues to lifelong partners.

Fertility struggles, parenting tips, and what it really takes to sustain a long-term marriage.

Navigating life in the White House, grief, personal boundaries, and rediscovering her true calling.

00:00 Intro

02:11 Michelle and Craig's Childhood

04:48 Values Learned from Their Parents

08:45 Michelle Skipping Second Grade

12:16 The Role of Race in Their Childhood

15:19 What "White Flight" Means

17:01 Coping with Racism

20:55 Overcoming Being Underestimated

26:33 Michelle's Search for Identity

30:20 Meeting Barack

31:59 Introducing Barack to the Family

33:48 Why Michelle Initially Rejected Barack

37:28 Michelle's Career Change: Pursuing Joy

40:52 Relationship with Barack

44:56 Going to Counseling with Barack

49:34 Pregnancy Struggles

56:27 Hardest Moments in Their Marriage

57:31 Barack Obama Runs for Public Office

01:03:28 What I Should Have Said to Barack

01:07:11 Being the First Black First Lady and Facing Scrutiny

01:14:09 Reflections on a Sad Time

01:15:17 Remembering Your Mother

01:16:53 The Death of Your Mother

01:18:36 Processing the Grief

01:20:41 Not Attending Trump’s Inauguration

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Is buying a house the biggest financial mistake you could make right now, and will the next Great Depression hit even harder? Morgan Housel reveals the real story. 

Morgan Housel, partner at Collaborative Fund and bestselling author of ‘The Psychology of Money’ and ‘Same As Ever’, is one of the world’s top experts on financial psychology, economic collapse warnings, and building true financial freedom. His life-changing insights have transformed how millions approach money, investing, and wealth-building.

He explains:

Why America’s economy could be quietly collapsing

How devastating tariffs could trigger another Great Depression

Why robots are replacing the middle class faster than ever

The hidden $30 trillion debt threatening the future of the US

Why buying a home right now could be a financial trap

How to build true financial freedom even during turbulent times

00:00 Intro
02:10 Timeless Lessons of Greed, Wealth, and Happiness
04:51 The Current Tariff Situation in 2025
07:05 What Are Tariffs?
11:51 Trump's True Reason for the Tariffs
18:24 Why Is China the Factory of the World?
20:35 China Stopped Being a Cheap Labour Country
23:04 What's the Impact of the Tariffs?
25:07 America's Trust
26:42 Are We Heading for a Recession?
29:30 The Importance of Backups During a Recession
30:48 How to Be Financially Free in 2025
35:59 The Evolutionary Desire to Show Off — Status
40:42 Salary Differences
43:09 We Have a Distorted View of Financial Wealth
44:28 Advice for the Economic Crisis
45:55 How Much Money Do You Need Saved?
46:56 The Impact of AI in Our Wealth Building
56:22 The Skills You'll Need in the AI Era
57:56 How to Have a Money Mindset
01:00:56 Why People Get Stuck in Crypto Scams
01:03:34 Women vs. Men: Who's Better at Saving and Taking Risks?
01:06:15 Crypto
01:07:23 What History Tells Us About New Technologies, Wealth, and Failure
01:08:51 Could the Crypto Security System Be Broken?
01:10:21 The Strategies Wealthy People Use
01:11:55 Intelligence vs. Endurance
01:13:28 Why Is Perseverance Key?
01:15:12 The Best Way to Have a Big Investment Return
01:17:01 The Power of Compounding in Your Savings
01:22:06 How Money and Psychology Are Linked
01:27:03 You Need to Change Your View on Savings
01:31:10 Biggest Regrets of People on Their Deathbeds
01:37:20 The Most Asked Questions About Finances
01:41:17 Where Are Your Investments Allocated?
01:42:03 Vanguard Index Fund
01:49:54 Where to Invest Spare Cash?
01:56:24 The Dangers of Retiring
02:03:31 How to Live a Happy Life

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What if your anxiety, people-pleasing, or need to prove yourself isn’t a flaw… but a wound? Dr. Gabor Maté explains that trauma isn’t just about abuse or neglect - it’s the psychological injuries we carry from not getting our emotional needs met as children. This moment explores how those hidden wounds silently shape our adult lives - and how to finally begin healing them.

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