• 40 minutes 10 seconds
    Most Replayed Moment: The Link Between Weight Gain and Sleep! Are Sleep Trackers Harmful Or Helpful?

    Dr Guy Leschziner is a consultant neurologist, sleep physician, and author who specialises in the science of sleep, circadian rhythms, and the hidden ways our brains shape our nights.

    In today’s moment, he unpacks how poor sleep can change everything from your appetite and weight to your emotions, cravings, and long-term health. He reveals what your body clock is really doing, and his true opinion on sleep trackers: harmful or helpful?

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    15 May 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 27 minutes
    UFO Roundtable: CIA Physicist Proves Aliens Exist

    He spent decades inside the world's most classified intelligence circles…now quantum physicist Dr. Hal Puthoff and filmmaker Dan Farah reveal why the greatest cover-up in human history may finally be unravelling.

    Dr. Hal Puthoff is a quantum physicist who has worked with the NSA and CIA, advised the US government on UAP science, and served as chief science advisor to Robert Bigelow of Bigelow Aerospace. Dan Farah is the Director and Producer of The Age of Disclosure, a landmark documentary produced in secret over three and a half years, featuring testimony from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Navy fighter pilots, admirals, generals, and senior intelligence community leaders.

    They explain:
     ◼️How the US government has been covering up non-human intelligent life since the 1940s
    ◼️ Why crashed UAP craft have allegedly been recovered — with non-human bodies inside
     ◼️How a secret "Legacy Program" operated for decades outside of Congressional and White House oversight
     ◼️Why UAPs have been repeatedly spotted hovering over US nuclear weapons sites... and switching off missiles
     ◼️How the US is entered a covert technology race with China and Russia to reverse-engineer non-human craft
     ◼️What Trump's historic declassification directive actually revealed (and what's still being hidden)
     ◼️Why Elon Musk may know more than he's legally allowed to say
     ◼️Why UAP is the most bipartisan issue in Washington right now

    00:00 Intro
    02:09 Answering the Biggest UAP Questions

    05:49 Why A Former Insider Took UAP Claims Seriously

    10:02 What Officials Still Refuse To Say Publicly

    12:35 The Real Question: Are Aliens Already Here?

    13:45 How Claims Of “Non-Human Bodies” Started Spreading

    14:13 The Insider Testimony That Changed Everything

    19:22 Are There Multiple Types Of Non-Human Beings?

    22:14 What US Presidents Are Actually Told About UAPs

    23:58 Is The Government Hiding This Because The Public Isn’t Ready?

    27:32 What Was Really Inside Trump’s UAP Report

    29:00 Why Clear UFO Footage Still Hasn’t Emerged

    30:47 How Advanced Civilizations Might View Humanity

    39:53 Why Do Advanced UAPs Keep Crashing?

    41:06 Does Elon Musk Secretly Know More Than He Says?

    45:24 What If All Of This Turns Out To Be Wrong?

    50:50 Why NASA Rejects The “Alien” Explanation

    55:48 Is “The Public Isn’t Ready” A Legitimate Excuse?

    56:22 The One Story That Made A Skeptic Believe

    01:08:19 The Pentagon’s Secret Remote Viewing Program Explained

    01:18:01 Why Advanced Aliens Might Still Use Pilots

    01:21:44 Would Proof Of Aliens Change The Meaning Of Life?

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    14 May 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 48 minutes
    Pulitzer Prize Historian: You Won't Notice Until It's Too Late!

    Anne Applebaum has spent decades studying how democracies collapse, how authoritarian systems rise, and why the warning signs are often ignored until it’s too late. She reveals why America is entering a dangerous new phase, and what happens next!
    Anne Applebaum is a staff writer at The Atlantic and has hosted its Autocracy in America podcast. She is also a senior fellow at the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University and the School of Advanced International Studies. She is also the bestselling author of books such as, ‘Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World’.


    She explains:
    ◼️ Why democracies rarely collapse overnight
    ◼️ Why America may be closer to autocracy than people think
    ◼️ How elected leaders can slowly take apart the system from within
    ◼️ Why corruption is one of the clearest warning signs of authoritarianism
    ◼️ Why Big Tech leaders are bending toward political power
    ◼️ How America’s allies are already preparing for U.S. betrayal
    ◼️ Why Russia, China, and Iran are challenging the democratic world order
    ◼️ Why America may never fully go back to normal after Trump

    Chapters

    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:03:13 Why History Keeps Repeating
    • 00:04:52 Why Democracy Feels So Broken
    • 00:07:21 The Biggest Threats Right Now
    • 00:08:32 Why Democracy Is Rapidly Shifting
    • 00:09:58 Could America Become An Autocracy?
    • 00:11:45 What A Trump Third Term Means
    • 00:14:36 Why Autocracy Appeals To People
    • 00:18:52 Trump’s Wealth Changes Everything
    • 00:21:08 Why Global Stability Is Collapsing
    • 00:26:06 Democracy Vs Dictatorship: What Lasts?
    • 00:27:18 Who’s Happier: Democracies Or Autocracies?
    • 00:28:44 Would Informed People Choose Democracy?
    • 00:30:25 How Putin Stays In Power
    • 00:32:20 5 Tactics Autocrats Use
    • 00:33:59 Are Tech CEOs Enabling This?
    • 00:37:51 Can America Ever Return To Normal?
    • 00:39:07 Why Nations Are Turning Inward
    • 00:43:37 What This Means For Americans
    • 00:45:19 The Most Dangerous Part Of Dictatorship
    • 00:48:29 Why Trump’s Ratings Are Falling
    • 00:50:28 Ads
    • 00:52:31 The 2nd Tactic Autocrats Use
    • 00:57:19 The 3rd Tactic Autocrats Use
    • 00:59:20 The 4th Tactic Autocrats Use
    • 01:05:38 Should Social Media Have Legal Power?
    • 01:12:38 Can Citizens Really Leave China?
    • 01:13:55 The 5th Tactic Autocrats Use
    • 01:14:28 Why ICE Is Breaking Down
    • 01:16:40 Ads
    • 01:17:49 Is The American Empire Declining?
    • 01:21:49 Is Politics Just Human Nature?
    • 01:24:38 Does Democracy Create Extreme Capitalism?
    • 01:26:44 How Democracies Defend Themselves
    • 01:28:18 Is Mainstream Media Politically Biased?
    • 01:31:59 Why Journalism Matters More Than Ever
    • 01:33:29 How Algorithms Control Your Reality
    • 01:34:37 Anne’s Personal Political Journey
    • 01:41:05 What Regime Change Really Feels Like
    • 01:44:36 Anne’s Toughest Setback


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    11 May 2026, 5:00 am
  • 39 minutes 55 seconds
    Most Replayed Moment: This Is The Best Exercise Protocol For Women!

    Join leading experts in female physiology, performance, and longevity, Dr Stacy Sims, Dr Vonda Wright, Dr Mary Claire Haver, and Dr Natalie Crawford, in a two-part roundtable on women’s health.

    In today’s moment, they unpack the exercise advice women are rarely given, from why more running is not always better, to how under-recovery, hormones, stress, and menopause can completely change what the body needs. They reveal why the right kind of intensity could be crucial for strength, body composition, and even brain health, and why many women may be training harder without getting healthier.

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    8 May 2026, 5:00 am
  • 2 hours 11 minutes
    WW3 Expert: This Could Trigger Global Starvation

    Professor Jiang predicted Trump would win the election, America would go to war with Iran, and that the United States would lose that war. Now he reveals why he believes this conflict could reshape the entire world order!

    Professor Jiang is a geopolitical analyst, writer, and host of the YouTube channel 'Predictive History', who uses history, geography, economics, and game theory to explain where global conflicts may be heading next. Through his Substack, he provides geopolitical analysis of current events and helps readers understand the deeper forces shaping war, power, and the future of the American empire.

    He explains:
    ◼️Why he believes America had no choice but to go to war with Iran
    ◼️Why Israel’s real goal may be much bigger than defeating Iran
    ◼️How the Strait of Hormuz could trigger a global energy and food crisis
    ◼️Why China, Russia, Iran, Israel, and the US are locked into competing worldviews
    ◼️Why the US dollar, oil, and global trade routes are at the center of the Iran War
    ◼️Why he believes World War 3 may have already begun
    ◼️What happens if Russia enters the war on Iran’s side
    ◼️Why the next phase of war may be fought through energy, shipping, and food




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    7 May 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 57 minutes
    Scott Galloway: AI Wasn’t Built For You. The Rich Don’t Need You Anymore!

    AI CEOs are selling us the dream of ‘freedom’, making billions off the fear of mass job loss! Scott Galloway reveals the truth is more complicated and far more deceptive.

    Scott Galloway is an NYU Stern Professor of Marketing, entrepreneur, and host of The Prof G Pod and Pivot. He is known for breaking down the biggest shifts in business, technology, wealth, and culture. He is also the bestselling author of books such as The Four, The Algebra of Happiness, and Post Corona.

    He explains:
    ◼️Why the AI job apocalypse is just marketing hype
    ◼️How AI is making the rich richer while leaving ordinary people anxious
    ◼️Why Sam Altman, Elon Musk, and Big Tech leaders should not be blindly trusted
    ◼️How robots and AI will reshape work, but may not destroy it completely
    ◼️Why storytelling, relationships, and resilience may become the most valuable skills
    ◼️Why young men are losing the ability to handle rejection
    ◼️How billionaires are quietly separating themselves from society

    00:00 Intro
    02:25 What’s Actually True About AI
    05:00 Are AI CEOs Exaggerating The Future To Raise Billions?
    09:00 What Would Prove The AI Skeptics Wrong?
    11:05 Could AI Move Too Fast For Society To Handle?
    16:05 What Happens When AI Combines With Robots?
    19:05 Is Elon Musk Selling Vision Or Reality?
    24:05 Which Jobs Are First To Disappear In The AI Shift?
    30:05 What Skills Will Actually Matter In The Future?
    33:45 Are Young People Losing The Ability To Handle Rejection?
    39:55 Can You Trust The People Building AI?
    44:50 Are Tech Leaders Quietly Preparing For The End?
    52:00 Do Some AI Leaders Believe The Risk Is Worth It?
    58:04 Ads
    01:00:05 Could AI Make Us More Human?
    01:05:00 What Happens When AI Becomes Your Closest Companion
    01:10:00 The Hidden Trade-Off Between Convenience And Real Relationships
    01:15:00 Why Loneliness Could Explode
    01:19:26 The Real Reason Human Connection Might Become More Valuable
    01:25:00 What This Means For The Next Generation
    01:30:00 How Power, Politics, And AI Are Becoming Intertwined
    01:35:00 The Dangerous Gap Between Technology And Regulation
    01:40:00 What Happens If Governments Can’t Keep Up With AI
    01:45:00 The Future Of Work, Power, And Who Really Wins
    01:50:00 Why The Biggest AI Risks Aren’t What You’ve Been Told

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    4 May 2026, 5:00 am
  • 37 minutes 10 seconds
    Most Replayed Moment: Neil deGrasse Tyson On The Future Of Humanity! Will We Ever Go To Mars?

    Neil deGrasse Tyson is an astrophysicist, author, and science communicator known for making the biggest questions in the universe feel human, funny, and deeply thought-provoking.

    In today’s moment, Neil dives into the unsettling possibility that our universe might be a simulation - and what that would mean for free will, meaning, AI, death, and humanity’s future in space.

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    1 May 2026, 5:00 am
  • 2 hours 14 minutes
    Money Expert: Buying A House Is A Mistake! Becoming Rich is Simple But You Won’t Do It!

    Investing has been solved, but your brain is keeping you poor. Money Expert Ben Felix explains why most people make terrible financial decisions!

    Ben Felix is a Portfolio Manager and Chief Investment Officer for PWL Capital, and evidence-based investing expert who translates academic finance research into practical decisions for everyday people. He is known for using data, behavioral science, and simple frameworks to help people build wealth without falling for the traps of the financial industry.

    He explains:
    ◼️Why investing has already been “solved”
    ◼️How your brain quietly ruins your long-term financial decisions
    ◼️Why checking your portfolio too often can make you poorer
    ◼️Why buying a home is not always the smart investment people think it is
    ◼️Why young people may not need to save as aggressively as they’re told
    ◼️How to use money to build a better life, not just a bigger bank account
    ◼️The biggest financial mistakes that destroys your financial future

    00:00 Intro
    02:34 Why Most People Overcomplicate Finance
    03:37 How Your Psychology Secretly Controls Your Investments
    05:06 The Real Frameworks Behind Financial Freedom
    06:54 Why You Don’t Need Much Money To Start Investing
    09:20 The 10 Money Mistakes That Quietly Keep You Broke
    12:57 How Monetizing Your Skills Can 10x Your Income
    19:46 Why Most People Never Set Financial Goals
    20:50 Are You Spending Money In Ways That Actually Improve Your Life?
    21:26 Why Taking Investment Risks Matters More Than You Think
    25:28 Is Buying A House Actually A Smart Investment Today?
    40:48 Why Common Advice About Home Ownership Falls Apart
    42:17 Will House Prices Keep Rising?
    44:17 How The Wealthy Legally Pay Less Tax
    45:09 The Real Tax Strategies The Rich Don’t Talk About
    45:45 What Happens Next To Housing Prices?
    47:15 Ads
    49:18 The Hidden Problems With Financial Advisors
    50:21 Why Ignoring Estate Planning Can Cost Your Family Everything
    51:17 Do You Really Need A Will?
    51:42 How Your Partner Choice Impacts Your Financial Future
    52:58 Why Some Financial Advice May Be Working Against You
    54:07 Should Everyone Get A Prenup?
    56:21 What Your Spending Habits Reveal About Your Future Wealth
    58:04 The Real Reason Prenups Matter More Than You Think
    01:00:09 Why People Underestimate Catastrophic Financial Risks
    01:00:59 Stocks Vs Bonds: Which Is Actually Safer Right Now?
    01:07:20 The Financial Products You Should Avoid At All Costs
    01:09:23 Why Cash Loses Value Faster Than You Realize
    01:10:38 Ads
    01:13:33 Do You Really Need A Retirement Plan?
    01:15:05 Investments You Should Avoid
    01:16:44 Should You Invest In AI?
    01:19:36 Crypto: Opportunity Or Risk?
    01:21:25 How War Changes Investing
    01:24:16 Remortgage Or Invest: Which Move Builds More Wealth?
    01:25:32 Will AI Replace Your Job?

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    30 April 2026, 5:00 am
  • 2 hours 39 minutes
    Sex Scientist: Phone Addiction Is Killing Your Sex Life More Than Porn!

    Is your sex life bad? Dr Rena Malik walks you through every single sex question you're too nervous to ask - from testosterone, porn, and erectile dysfunction, to libido and stress!

    The Better-Sex Doctor Rena Malik is a urologist, pelvic surgeon, and sexual health expert who helps millions better understand sexual health and taboo topics through science-based education and honesty. She is also the author of her upcoming book 'The Hard Truth'.

    She explains:
    ◼️Why bad sex is often a sign your overall health is breaking down
    ◼️Why erectile dysfunction can be an early warning sign of heart disease
    ◼️The 4 pillars that control your sex life: fuel, strength, environment, and confidence
    ◼️How porn, masturbation habits, and performance anxiety can rewire arousal
    ◼️What low testosterone actually feels like, and when TRT is a mistake

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    27 April 2026, 5:00 am
  • 35 minutes 21 seconds
    Most Replayed Moment: Neuroscientist’s Proof Of Life After Death! Dr Tara Swart

    Dr Tara Swart is a neuroscientist, psychiatrist, and bestselling author known for her work on the brain, consciousness, and human behavior.

    In today’s moment, she opens up about the devastating loss of her husband and the extraordinary journey that followed. Dr Tara Swart explores grief, signs from loved ones who have passed and the neuroscience behind near-death experiences - asking the ultimate question - can the mind really exist separately from the body? Is there life after death?

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    24 April 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 33 minutes
    Stanford Neuroscientist: Can’t Remember Your Dreams? Your Brain May Be Warning You!

    Most people think they’re a single individual making rational decisions, but Stanford Neuroscientist, Dr. David Eagleman, explains that you are actually multiple people in one brain. A brain that tricks each version of you in different ways!

    Dr. David Eagleman is a Stanford neuroscientist, technologist, and author who examines how our brain interprets the world and what that means for us. He is known for his work on brain plasticity, perception, and how the brain adapts to external inputs. He is the cofounder of Neosensory and BrainCheck, as well as director of the Center for Science and Law. He is also an international bestselling author of books such as 'Livewired: The Inside Story of the Ever-Changing Brain.

    He explains:

    ◼️How your brain tricks you to keep you safe

    ◼️How to outsmart your own brain when it's working against you

    ◼️Why doing hard things physically rewires the brain

    ◼️Why we dream, and what dreams may actually be doing for the brain

    ◼️How to use AI to make you smarter instead of letting it make you lazy

    00:00 Intro

    02:12 Why The Brain Became My Obsession

    03:09 How To Actually Break Bad Habits (And Why Most People Fail)

    07:16 What You’ve Been Getting Wrong About The Brain

    11:12 Fluid Vs. Crystallized Intelligence

    12:08 What Really Happens When You Try To Change Yourself

    15:09 The Surprising Link Between Early Retirement And Death Risk

    17:49 Your Brain’s Hidden Willpower Engine

    21:59 How To Train Your Brain To Crave Difficult Challenges

    23:40 Which Exercises Rewire Your Brain The Fastest

    24:38 What Social Media Is Quietly Doing To Your Brain

    29:59 AI And Your Mind Upgrade Or Hidden Cost?

    33:47 The Effort Paradox—Why Struggle Might Be The Point

    38:01 How To Use AI Without Making Your Brain Lazy

    41:20 Is AI Honest—Or Just Telling You What You Want To Hear?

    43:24 Can AI Truly Be Creative—Or Is It Just Mimicking You?

    51:59 Why Your Brain Craves The Sweet Spot Between New And Familiar

    55:25 Ads

    01:03:10 Why Real-World Experiences Are Making A Comeback

    01:07:52 What Makes Every Brain Subtly Different

    01:13:01 Ads

    01:15:11 Why We Dream And What Your Brain Is Really Doing At Night

    01:20:46 Why Human Connection Is More Critical Than Ever

    01:25:03 What The Next 10 Years Could Mean For Humanity

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