It can take more than 15 years to permit and build a new mine in the United States – yet nearly every modern technology we rely on, from smartphones to fighter jets to AI data centers, depends on a steady supply of critical minerals. In this episode, Erik Torenberg is joined in the studio by…

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Will Trump ever be able to shake off Jeffery Epstein? Scott and Jessica talk through it, and dissect all the distractions the White House keeps throwing in the way — like Tulsi Gabbard’s surprising (old) claims, and the lawsuit against Rupert Murdoch.  Plus: the latest on Texas’s sneaky redistricting efforts, what the Coldplay couple can…

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What drives us to seek revenge, and why does it feel so satisfying yet leave us worse off? Guy Kawasaki sits down with James Kimmel Jr., a lawyer turned behavioral science researcher who presents a radical reinterpretation of revenge in our society. Kimmel argues that much of what we call justice-seeking is actually a dopamine-driven…

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Although it seems like the government can spend an endless amount of money, it cannot actually do all the things it wants to do. So the big question in this week’s lesson is: How do we decide? Why does the government spend so much money on some things and not on others? And honestly, is…

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Until recently, Delaware was almost universally agreed to be the best place for companies to incorporate. Now, with Elon Musk leading a corporate stampede out of the First State, we revisit an episode from 2023 that asked if Delaware’s “franchise” is wildly corrupt, wildly efficient … or both?   SOURCES: John Cassara, retired Special Agent…

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Want Sam’s Playbook to Uncover Hidden Business Opportunities? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/pcf Episode 727: Shaan Puri ( https://x.com/ShaanVP ) sits down with his brother-in-law Sanjiv Chopra to talk about how he went from $15M in debt to a real estate portfolio of $1.5B. — Show Notes: (0:00) Intro (3:37) $15M in debt on first deal…

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Daniel Kahneman won the Nobel Prize for proving we’re not as rational as we think. In this timeless conversation we discuss how to think clearly in a world full of noise, the invisible forces that cloud our judgement, and why more information doesn’t equal better thinking. Kahneman also reveals the mental model he discovered at 22 that still guides…

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Want the ultimate guide to Google’s Gemini? Get it here: https://clickhubspot.com/evt Episode 68: How is Google DeepMind pushing the boundaries of AI to tackle drug discovery, robotics, and even autonomous AI agents? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) sits down with DeepMind CEO Sir Demis Hassabis (https://x.com/demishassabis), a neuroscientist, AI pioneer, Nobel laureate, and knight, to peel back…

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Is AI the Fourth Pillar of Infrastructure? Infrastructure doesn’t go away — it layers. And today, AI is emerging as a new foundational layer alongside compute, storage, and networking. Erik Torenberg interviews a16z’s Martin Casado, Jennifer Li, and Matt Bornstein breaking down how infrastructure is evolving in the age of AI — from models and…

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Too many side hustle ideas? Here’s how to objectively choose which one to tackle first. We’ll cover factors like excitement, ease of operation, scalability, and more. Free Bonus: Download the Side Hustle Selector Worksheet Full Show Notes: 10 Questions to Pick the Right Side Hustle for You Sponsor: ⁠Intuit — Join Intuit’s world-class network of…

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American higher education is under attack. Project 2025 laid out the battle plan pretty clearly: Get rid of the Department of Education, shut off federal funding, take control of the accreditation system, and take down diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. And in the end, change what students are encouraged to study and what professors are…

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中文 Tiếng Việt My guest is Dr. Chris McCurdy, PhD, FAAPS, professor of medicinal chemistry at the University of Florida and a world expert on the pharmacology of kratom and other plant-derived medicinal compounds. We discuss kratom’s wide-ranging effects, including its use for boosting energy, enhancing mood, managing pain and as a potential opioid substitute,…

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Scott weighs in on the ethics and dynamics of sugar relationships. He then considers whether it’s still worth learning a second language in the age of AI translation, and wraps with advice on how to thoughtfully support loved ones after a major financial exit. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice…

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中文 Tiếng Việt Renting is smarter than buying?! Personal Finance Expert Nischa Shah breaks down the 65-20-15 hack to making money, why saving for a house might RUIN your path to financial freedom, and how to build REAL wealth through passive income, smart money habits, and beginner-friendly investing strategies. Nischa Shah is a qualified accountant…

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