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  • 29 minutes 32 seconds
    Most Replayed Moment: Insulin Is The Reason You're Gaining Fat! How To Lower It Now

    Dr Pradip Jamnadas is a cardiologist and expert in metabolic health, known for his work on insulin resistance, fasting, and cardiovascular disease prevention.

    In this moment, he breaks down the real driver behind modern health issues: insulin resistance. Dr Jamnadas explains exactly what habits keep insulin elevated and causes visceral fat gain, inflammation, and diseases like diabetes. He also reveals the key to reversing this metabolic dysfunction, that you can start implementing today.

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    17 April 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 39 minutes
    World Collapse Expert (Ian Bremmer): The Real Crisis Is What Comes After Trump

    After predicting the world’s biggest risks for over 25 years, Geopolitical Expert Ian Bremmer reveals the top 10 risks for 2026, and why the AI job threat is far bigger than people think!


    Ian Bremmer is a political scientist and founder of Eurasia Group, a leading political risk research and consulting firm, and GZERO Media, a global affairs media company. He is also a Professor at Columbia University’s School of International and Public Affairs, and the author of several books, including, “The Power of Crisis: How Three Threats - and Our Response - Will Change the World”.


    He explains:

    ◼️Why the US has become the biggest driver of global instability

    ◼️How China is quietly winning the long-term power and resources game

    ◼️The AI threat that could hack banks, infrastructure, and entire economies

    ◼️Why millions of jobs could disappear and trigger political backlash

    ◼️How collapsing global leadership is creating a dangerous “G-Zero” world

    00:00 Intro  

    01:43 The Report Warning of 2026’s Biggest Global Threats  

    06:43 Are We Watching International Cooperation Collapse in Real Time?  

    10:04 The Real Motive Behind Trump’s Most Controversial Moves  

    12:33 The Hidden Forces Driving the Iran War  

    18:51 The Critical Mistake That Escalated the Iran Conflict  

    20:17 Who Really Holds Power Inside Iran?  

    22:21 Why the U.S. Blocked the Strait of Hormuz—and What It Triggered  

    27:21 How the Lebanon–Iran War Spiral Began  

    29:15 What Could Have Prevented This Crisis From Unfolding?  

    31:39 The Unexpected Shifts in the Middle East  

    35:06 The Real Impact of Trump’s Impulse-Driven Decisions  

    40:40 The Path That Could Change Everything  

    45:00 Russia and China’s Calculated Response to the Iran War  

    47:58 What Europe Got Wrong - and Why It Matters Now  

    51:47 China’s Long-Term Strategy: Where Does It Leave America?  

    57:47 A Brief Break—But What Comes Next Matters More  

    00:59:53 I Predicted 2025—Here’s What’s Coming Next  

    01:04:10 Why AI Could Trigger a Global Economic Shock  

    01:06:07 The Unseen Workforce Powering AI’s Rise  

    01:09:52 Rising Public Anger: Why Elites and AI Leaders Are Under Fire  

    01:14:36 Is Universal Basic Income Becoming Inevitable?  

    01:16:01 The Growing Problems Big Tech Can’t Solve  

    01:22:21 Can the Tech Oligarchy Actually Be Stopped?  

    01:27:53 Is a True “Utopia” Possible—or Just a Myth?  

    01:34:34 Why Public Service Matters More Than Ever Today  

    01:37:46 At the End of Life: What Will Your Choices Really Mean?


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    16 April 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 36 minutes
    The Iran War Expert: The Most Dangerous Stage Begins Now

    4 weeks ago he predicted America would send troops to Iran, now Robert Pape returns to reveal what could happen next!


    Robert Pape is a Professor of Political Science at the University of Chicago and one of the world's leading authorities on military strategy and security affairs. He has advised every White House since 9/11 on military strategy and bombing campaigns and is the author of 'Our Own Worst Enemies: America and the Age of Violent Populism'.


    He explains:

    ◼ The 4-stage escalation trap and why every prediction he made has come true

    ◼ How Iran and Russia controlling 30% of the world's oil could crash your economy

    ◼ Why killing Iran's leaders is making the country stronger, not weaker

    ◼ Why America can bomb Iran's nuclear sites but still can't stop them getting the bomb

    ◼ The only deal that could stop Iran getting nuclear weapons and why it probably won't happen


    Chapters

    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:04:18 20 Years Of War Games Predicted This Conflict
    • 00:06:04 Bombing Iran’s Nuclear Sites Might Backfire
    • 00:07:42 How US Pressure Strengthened Iran
    • 00:11:59 Iran’s Hidden Power Structure Revealed
    • 00:14:37 The Final Stage Of The Escalation Trap
    • 00:17:11 Iran As The Fourth Global Power Center
    • 00:23:53 What Happens Next If No One Backs Down
    • 00:26:04 Iran Has Been Seriously Underestimated
    • 00:27:22 Is US Intelligence Reliant On Israel?
    • 00:31:45 What If This Turns Into A Ground War
    • 00:40:03 A Civilization Could Die Tonight
    • 00:43:59 What This War Means For Ordinary Iranians
    • 00:50:05 Ads
    • 00:52:13 Is The US Locked Into A Long War?
    • 00:55:22 Iran’s 10-Point Plan Explained
    • 00:57:14 The Shifting Global Power Balance
    • 01:00:53 Why US Oil Prices Are Rising
    • 01:04:48 If You Were Trump: What Would You Do?
    • 01:06:59 If Israel Joins The Nuclear Treaty
    • 01:09:37 What Experts Think Happens Next
    • 01:13:29 Ads
    • 01:15:23 What Iran Would Do With Nuclear Weapons
    • 01:17:36 Has Trump Lost Control?
    • 01:21:05 What This Means For Europe
    • 01:28:05 What Can The Average Person Do?

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    13 April 2026, 5:00 am
  • 19 minutes 41 seconds
    Most Replayed Moment: Your Thoughts Shape Your Reality! How To Rewrite Limiting Beliefs

    Marisa Peer is a renowned therapist and best-selling author, known for her work in personal growth and the mind-body connection. In this Moments episode, she explores how childhood experiences, shaped by family dynamics and unmet needs, create subconscious beliefs that influence how we see ourselves and the world. Marisa shares practical tools to shift these beliefs, and successfully reshape your reality.

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    10 April 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 35 minutes
    Ivanka Trump: My Dad Told Me Two Weeks Before He Ran For President!

    She built an $800 million business…but sacrificed it all when her father became President, now Ivanka Trump tells her story!

    Ivanka Trump is a world-renowned businesswoman, real estate developer, and entrepreneur who served as Advisor to the President during Trump’s first administration. She was previously Executive Vice President in the Trump Organization, and is the author of 2 New York Times bestsellers, including ‘Women Who Work: Rewriting the Rules for Success’.

    She explains:

    ▪️The negotiation tactic used to close billion-dollar deals

    ▪️Why she permanently stepped back from the Trump campaign

    ▪️How to build a billion-dollar brand from total scratch

    ▪️Why most leaders fail to adapt to the upcoming AI revolution

    ▪️Her mission to develop a pristine Mediterranean island in Albania

    Chapters

    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:03:12 When You Realize You’re Different What Happens Next
    • 00:05:24 What Her Mother Was Really Like Behind Closed Doors
    • 00:11:27 The Key Difference That Shaped Who She Became
    • 00:15:23 What Donald And Ivana Trump’s Divorce Really Meant For Her
    • 00:18:07 The Reality Of Being Trump’s Daughter What People Get Wrong
    • 00:23:16 How Do You Find Yourself Surrounded By Power And Fame
    • 00:30:38 Why Being Underestimated Became Her Biggest Advantage
    • 00:32:39 What She Actually Looks For When Hiring And Why It Matters
    • 00:37:30 Why She Walked Away From Fashion For Government
    • 00:40:46 What Really Happened When Trump Decided To Run
    • 00:46:04 Trump Running For President What Changed Everything
    • 00:48:33 Ads
    • 00:50:44 Did She Ever Think Her Father Would Actually Do It
    • 00:54:06 Was Leaving The White House A Relief Or Something Else
    • 00:57:48 Was Anyone Truly Prepared For Life Inside The White House
    • 00:59:24 What The Assassination Attempt Changed Forever
    • 01:07:01 What Life Looks Like After Stepping Away From Politics
    • 01:10:44 Ads
    • 01:14:05 How Therapy Changed The Way She Sees Everything
    • 01:20:09 The Loss Of Her Mother And What It Taught Her
    • 01:26:08 The 3 Rules She Believes Define Success And Happiness
    • 01:28:17 What Planet Harvest Is And Why It Could Matter More Than You Think

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    9 April 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 33 minutes
    Financial Crash Expert: In 3 months We’ll Enter A Famine! If Iran Doesn’t Surrender It's The End!

    He predicted the 2008 crash, now Professor Steve Keen warns the Iran war is coming for your food prices.


    Professor Steve Keen is the world's first rebel economist to predict the 2008 financial crisis years before it happened, based on his proprietary data software, Ravel©. He has spent over 30 years as an academic, and is currently a visiting scholar at the University of Amsterdam.


    He explains: 

    ◼ Why your food prices could double and the one resource nobody is talking about

    ◼ The 5 ways this war could end and which scenario keeps you safest

    ◼ How one 20km gap controls your phone, your heating, and your food

    ◼ Why nobody around Trump will tell him he's losing and what that means for you

    ◼ How AI could wipe out half of all jobs and what you should do right now


    Chapters

    • 00:00:00 Intro
    • 00:02:15 Who Is Professor Steven—And Why His Perspective Matters Now
    • 00:02:41 What’s Really Driving Tensions Between The US, Israel, And Iran
    • 00:07:26 Why Israel Might See Iran As An Existential Threat
    • 00:12:26 The Strait Of Hormuz—And What Happens If It Closes
    • 00:16:20 Where Fertilizer Comes From—And What A Shortage Would Trigger
    • 00:18:07 Why Oil Still Controls Everything—And The Cost Of Running Out
    • 00:21:09 What Happens If This War Doesn’t End Quickly
    • 00:21:53 The Real Cause Behind The Global Cost Of Living Crisis
    • 00:25:18 Do Wars Widen The Gap Between Rich And Poor
    • 00:29:38 Five Scenarios That Could Shape What Happens Next
    • 00:29:50 Scenario 1: What Happens If Iran Is Destroyed
    • 00:33:01 Scenario 2: The Fallout If Gulf Infrastructure Collapses
    • 00:37:31 Scenario 3: The Samson Doctrine—And When It’s Used
    • 00:44:33 Scenario 4: Could Iran Neutralize Israel’s Nukes
    • 00:51:21 What Trump Really Wants—And The Fear Behind It
    • 00:53:12 Will The US Put Troops On The Ground
    • 00:56:11 What The Best-Case Scenario Actually Looks Like
    • 00:59:03 Scenario 5: What Changes If Iran Goes Nuclear
    • 01:00:40 Why Self-Sufficiency Might Be The Only Safety Net
    • 01:03:39 What Could Trigger The Next Financial Crash
    • 01:07:57 How To Survive Another Boom-And-Bust Cycle
    • 01:09:25 Universal Basic Income
    • 01:12:25 How AI Is Quietly Rewriting The Job Market
    • 01:21:26 Is Bitcoin Headed To Zero
    • 01:26:15 What Kind Of Leaders Do We Actually Need
    • 01:28:14 What A Better System Could Look Like
    • 01:30:17 What’s Broken In Capitalism—And Can It Be Fixed
    • 01:31:17 Final Thoughts—And The Surprise You Didn’t Expect

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    6 April 2026, 5:00 am
  • 24 minutes 7 seconds
    Most Replayed Moment: Mouthwash REVERSES The Benefits Of Exercise! Dr Nathan Bryan

    Dr Nathan Bryan is a leading nitric oxide researcher and biochemist, known for his work on cardiovascular health, blood pressure, and human physiology.

    In this moment, he reveals a surprising and controversial insight: everyday oral health habits like mouthwash and toothpaste may be disrupting your oral microbiome and blocking nitric oxide production. He explains how this directly impacts blood pressure, circulation, and even reverses the benefits of exercise - unpacking the science behind one of the most overlooked systems in human health.

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    3 April 2026, 5:00 am
  • 1 hour 55 minutes
    Pierre Poilievre, The Next Prime Minister of Canada?: The Economy Is About To Collapse!

    The Man Who Could Lead Canada By 2029: Pierre Poilievre On Trump, Tariffs & Why You Still Can't Afford A Home


    Pierre Poilievre is the Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and Leader of the Opposition. First elected to Parliament at 25, he has spent over 2 decades in Canadian politics - winning the Conservative leadership in 2022 with a record 68% first-ballot victory. If the polls hold, he could be Canada's next Prime Minister.


    He explains: 

    ◼️ Why you still can't afford a home, and the 1 policy change that would fix it overnight 

    ◼️How governments are quietly destroying your savings and his plan to reverse it before it's too late 

    ◼️Why the West is selling its resources cheap and who's really profiting from it 

    ◼️ Why self-sacrifice, not self-interest, is the shocking key to building a better society 

    ◼️ The lesson his mother's scars taught him about never hiding who you are

    00:00 Intro
    02:29 Is World War III Closer Than We Think? What The Power Shift Reveals
    04:23 Why Is The U.S. Pulling Back From Allies—And What Happens Next?
    06:44 What’s Really Driving Tensions Between Canada And The U.S.?
    08:36 U.S. Vs. Iran: How This Conflict Could Escalate Fast
    12:08 If Trump Asked For Help—Would The Answer Change Everything?
    12:53 How Does This All End? The Most Likely Global Scenario
    14:58 What Would You Actually Do In Trump’s Position?
    17:00 Behind The Scenes: What Is Pierre’s Real Relationship With Trump?
    18:29 How Canada’s Economy Could Be Fixed Faster Than You Think
    19:27 What Happens Next Might Surprise You
    20:19 From Adoption To Power: How Pierre’s Story Shaped His Politics
    23:16 Meeting His Biological Parents: The Moment That Changed Everything
    30:43 Why He Chose Politics—And What Most People Get Wrong
    35:55 Is The System Rigged? Socialism Vs. Capitalism Explained
    38:32 Why You Can’t Afford A Home—And Who’s Really Responsible
    46:05 Why Canada Is Falling Behind—And What It Means
    49:03 What This G7 Country Gets Right (And Why It Matters)
    53:26 The Silent Crisis: Birth Rates, Immigration, And Jobs Colliding
    57:27 AI And Jobs: What Happens To The Next Generation?
    01:04:36 If Elected In 2029—Here’s How Pierre Says He’d Change Everything
    01:08:40 Is Immigration Being Used To Win Elections?
    01:13:19 Ads
    01:16:06 The Biggest Threat To The Western World—No One Agrees On This
    01:18:37 Canada And Nuclear Weapons: What’s The Real Policy?
    01:19:36 China, The Arctic, And The Threat Few Are Talking About
    01:22:42 Why Conservatives Lost—The Real Reason Behind The Election
    01:24:42 After The Loss: What He Learned When It Was Over
    01:27:32 Did Trump Change The Election Outcome? Here’s The Truth
    01:28:46 How Stoicism Cuts Through Political Chaos
    01:30:37 Reading His 20-Year-Old Self—Have His Beliefs Changed?
    01:33:55 DEI And “Woke” Politics: Why He Says It’s Dividing Society
    01:42:52 Fatherhood And Politics: How His Daughter Changed Everything
    01:45:41 Raising A Child With Autism - What It Teaches You About Leadership


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    2 April 2026, 5:00 am
  • 2 hours 39 minutes
    Anti-Aging Expert: Stop Touching Receipts Immediately! The Fast Way To Shrink Visceral Fat

    Fat is destroying your organs! The Longevity Scientist Dr Rhonda Patrick explains what actually burns it.


    Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a Ph.D. biomedical scientist specialising in ageing, nutrition, and disease prevention. She is the founder of FoundMyFitness, a popular YouTube channel and podcast dedicated to translating complex health science into actionable advice.

    She explains:

    ◼ Why visceral fat acts like a toxic organ that doubles your risk of early death

    ◼ How 2 weeks of poor sleep increased visceral fat by 11% without gaining a pound

    ◼ The 3 chemicals hiding in everyday plastic that are crashing testosterone levels

    ◼ Her personal intermittent fasting protocol and the "metabolic switch" that burns belly fat

    ◼ Why the current exercise guidelines are wrong and what the science actually shows

    00:00 Intro

    00:02:26 Why Visceral Fat Is More Dangerous Than You Think

    00:08:07 The Real Reason Your Cravings Won’t Stop (It’s Not Willpower)

    00:14:03 What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Sleep Enough

    00:19:58 The Hidden Habits Quietly Increasing Your Visceral Fat

    00:21:29 How to Reverse Insulin Resistance Before It’s Too Late

    00:25:21 Intermittent Fasting: What Actually Happens Inside Your Body

    00:29:48 Why Your Body Repairs Itself When You Stop Eating

    00:30:45 Fasted Training: Does It Burn More Fat or Backfire?

    00:35:24 Why Belly Fat Spikes During Perimenopause

    00:41:55 3 Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals You’re Exposed to Daily

    00:49:37 How to Actually Avoid Toxins in Your Everyday Life

    00:57:24 Are Microplastics Leaking Into Your Food Right Now?

    00:59:20 The Safest Way to Store Condiments 

    01:00:59 Which Kitchen Utensils Are Secretly Harming You?

    01:03:06 Why Your Blender Might Be Contaminating Your Food

    01:08:46 Inside Steve’s Supplement Stack

    01:12:00 Do Multivitamins Really Extend Your Life?

    01:12:48 Are Men’s Multivitamins Worth It—or Misleading?

    01:14:39 How to Tell If Your Multivitamin Is Actually Good

    01:20:27 Creatine: The Supplement That Does More Than Build Muscle

    01:30:53 Curcumin: The Anti-Inflammatory Compound Backed by Science

    01:33:30 The Molecule That Could Help Your Cells Stay Younger

    01:41:16 Exogenous Ketones: Shortcut to Energy

    01:47:59 What Is “Peakspan” and Why Should You Care?

    01:54:50 How to Extend Your Peak Years (Not Just Your Lifespan)

    02:00:42 How AI Could Be Rewiring Your Ability to Think

    02:10:35 Why Current Exercise Guidelines Might Be Failing You

    02:23:47 GLP-1 Drugs: Miracle Weight Loss or Hidden Risks?


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    Most Replayed Moment: The Truth About Protein Intake and The Simplest Way To Lose Fat

    Alan Aragon is a leading nutrition researcher and one of the most respected voices in evidence-based fitness and diet science.

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    27 March 2026, 6:00 am
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    AI Whistleblower: We Are Being Gaslit By The AI Companies! They’re Hiding The Truth About AI

    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

    Chapters

    • 00:00:00 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?
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    • 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
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    • 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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    26 March 2026, 6:00 am
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