How does ISIS radicalize Westerners? Here, Tareena Shakil, who joined and escaped the group, reveals the manipulation behind her own recruitment. [Pt. 1/2] What We Discuss: Tareena Shakil, a British woman, traveled to Syria with her young son and joined ISIS in 2014 at age 24 after being groomed online for about six weeks. Tareena's decision to join ISIS was influenced by a combination of factors , including online radicalization, a desire to escape an abusive relationship, and a misguided attem...
Aug 27, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 1039
Is gold really worth its weight? Michael Regilio digs into the precious metal's glittering past and fool-baiting present on this Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by skeptic, comedian, and podcaster Michael Regilio ! On This Week's Skeptical Sunday: Gold has been valued throu...
Aug 25, 2024•42 min•Season 1Ep. 1038
Your abusive ex still occupies your thoughts. How do you move on when part of you yearns for a past steeped in trauma? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger ( @JordanHarbinger ) and Gabriel Mizrahi ( @GabeMizrahi ) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a li...
Aug 23, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 1037
Renowned divorce lawyer James Sexton reveals the secrets to maintaining a healthy marriage and avoiding his office altogether! [Pt. 2/2 — find part 1 here !] What We Discuss with James Sexton: Many people enter marriage without understanding its legal implications. James Sexton estimates that 95% of people who come to his office are learning about the marriage contract for the first time. Social media has made infidelity much easier and more accessible. James notes that platforms like Facebook a...
Aug 22, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1036
Renowned divorce lawyer James Sexton reveals the secrets to maintaining a healthy marriage and avoiding his office altogether! [Pt. 1/2] What We Discuss with James Sexton: Marriage is statistically risky , with a 56% failure rate for first marriages. There's often an economic aspect to relationships that people don't openly discuss. People tend to fall in love quickly but fall out of love slowly. Constantly criticizing or trash-talking your partner , even in jest with friends, can be toxic to a ...
Aug 20, 2024•55 min•Season 1Ep. 1035
On Skeptical Sunday, Michael Regilio dishes out the skinny on fat-free foods and their weighty consequences that led to our 21st-century obesity epidemic! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by skeptic, comedian, and podcaster Michael Regilio ! On This Week's Skeptical Sunday: The low-fat diet t...
Aug 18, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 1034
Your ex-best friend groped someone, and now he's flirting with a mutual friend on Twitter. Do you warn her or stay out of it? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger ( @JordanHarbinger ) and Gabriel Mizrahi ( @GabeMizrahi ) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop ...
Aug 16, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 1033
Beyond pregnancy prevention, birth control pills affect the way women think and behave. Dr. Sarah Hill explains their invisible impacts here! [Part 2/2 — find part 1 here !] What We Discuss: Birth control pills can potentially affect brain development in teenagers , raising concerns about prescribing them for non-contraceptive reasons like acne treatment. There's a possible link between birth control use and increased risk of depression , especially in younger women (up to 300% increased risk fo...
Aug 15, 2024•1 hr•Season 1Ep. 1032
Beyond pregnancy prevention, birth control pills affect the way women think and behave. Dr. Sarah Hill explains their invisible impacts here! [Part 1/2] What We Discuss: Birth control pills affect more than just fertility — they can influence a woman's partner preferences, career choices, and overall behavior due to hormonal changes. Women on birth control may choose different types of partners compared to when they're off the pill , potentially leading to relationship changes if they stop takin...
Aug 13, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 1031
If you're possessed by curiosity about the efficacy of exorcisms to eradicate evils or illnesses, Andrew Gold compels you to enjoy this Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by On the Edge host Andrew Gold ! On This Week's Skeptical Sunday: Exorcism gained widespread popularity a...
Aug 11, 2024•57 min•Season 1Ep. 1030
Your wife's dementia diagnosis at 43 has turned your world upside down. How do you care for her while preserving your sanity? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger ( @JordanHarbinger ) and Gabriel Mizrahi ( @GabeMizrahi ) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop ...
Aug 09, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 1029
Ex-CIA Chief of Disguise Jonna Mendez reveals Cold War spy tactics, from high-tech masks to pop-up dummies, and risks faced by agents in Moscow! [Note: This is a previously broadcast episode from the vault that we felt deserved a fresh pass through your earholes!] What We Discuss with Jonna Mendez: What was it like to work as a heavily surveilled CIA operative in the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War? Why did the United States have to rebuild its embassy in Moscow from the ground up in ...
Aug 08, 2024•1 hr 23 min•Season 1Ep. 1028
Is hypnosis helpful or just hyped hooey? Listen to the sound of Andrew Gold's voice as we explore its potential and limitations here on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by On the Edge host Andrew Gold ! On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss: Hypnosis is real but often ...
Aug 04, 2024•59 min•Season 1Ep. 1026
The creepy ex-boss you hooked up with as an insecure youth was recently exposed as a pedophile. How do you process this? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger ( @JordanHarbinger ) and Gabriel Mizrahi ( @GabeMizrahi ) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a ...
Aug 02, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 1025
Body language expert Blake Eastman debunks nonverbal myths and reveals how AI is revolutionizing our understanding of human behavior and communication! What We Discuss with Blake Eastman: Traditional body language "rules" (like crossed arms meaning resistance or eye movements indicating lying) are often oversimplified and unreliable. Context, individual differences, and cultural factors play a significant role in interpreting nonverbal behavior. Detecting lies through body language alone is not ...
Jul 30, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 1024
Nip, tuck, and...regret? Michael Regilio examines plastic surgery's complex history — from ancient noses to modern BBLs — on this Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by skeptic, comedian, and podcaster Michael Regilio ! On This Week's Skeptical Sunday: Plastic surgery has a lon...
Jul 28, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 1023
A polyamorous adventure with your husband and a podcaster took unexpected turns. Now single, you're questioning everything. Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger ( @JordanHarbinger ) and Gabriel Mizrahi ( @GabeMizrahi ) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us...
Jul 26, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 1022
Inside Russia YouTuber Konstantin Samoilov exposes what life under Vladimir Putin has been like — from fleeing mobilization to facing KGB threats abroad. What We Discuss with Konstantin Samoilov: Why someone who has lived through the transition of Russia from a Soviet superpower to an oligarchic dictatorship now lives in exile and sleeps with one eye open. How the arrival of companies like McDonald's in the 1990s had a significant psychological impact on Russians , challenging their perceptions ...
Jul 23, 2024•1 hr 28 min•Season 1Ep. 1021
Is there a legal "cheat code" for avoiding US laws? Michael Regilio investigates this and other wild things sovereign citizens believe on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by skeptic, comedian, and podcaster Michael Regilio ! On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss: The S...
Jul 21, 2024•53 min•Season 1Ep. 1020
Your niece, pregnant from incest, wants to keep the baby. You're worried about the impact on her and the child. What to do next? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger ( @JordanHarbinger ) and Gabriel Mizrahi ( @GabeMizrahi ) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, dr...
Jul 19, 2024•1 hr 7 min•Season 1Ep. 1019
All the Worst Humans author Phil Elwood is here to illustrate his past life as a PR operative who made powerful pariahs palatable to public perception! What We Discuss with Phil Elwood: Phil Elwood's career as a PR operative for notorious figures was essentially a real-life version of being a supervillain's henchman , involving ethically dubious practices to manipulate public perception. Phil's work took him into the belly of the beast , collaborating with shady organizations and visiting danger...
Jul 16, 2024•2 hr 36 min•Season 1Ep. 1018
If you're constantly obsessed over predictions that the end of the world is nigh, Andrew Gold has some (mostly) good news for us on this Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by On the Edge host Andrew Gold ! On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss: Throughout history, would-...
Jul 14, 2024•50 min•Season 1Ep. 1017
Your husband struggles with emotions and faked crying in therapy. Is he a sociopath or just wounded? Can the marriage be saved? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger ( @JordanHarbinger ) and Gabriel Mizrahi ( @GabeMizrahi ) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, dro...
Jul 12, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Season 1Ep. 1016
AI and biotech are rapidly changing our world. Superconvergence author Jamie Metzl explores the risks and rewards of this unprecedented era! [Part 2/2 — find part 1 here !] What We Discuss with Jamie Metzl: AI and genetics are advancing rapidly , leading to potential breakthroughs in medicine, agriculture, and solving global challenges like climate change and food scarcity. The development of cell-cultivated meat and other animal products could significantly reduce environmental impact and anima...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 1015
AI and biotech are rapidly changing our world. Superconvergence author Jamie Metzl explores the risks and rewards of this unprecedented era! [Part 1/2] What We Discuss with Jamie Metzl: Technological progress is accelerating exponentially. According to Superconvergence author Jamie Metzl, the scientific advancements made in the next 14 years will outdo those of the last century, followed by another century's worth in only seven years. AI (artificial intelligence) is not just a standalone technol...
Jul 09, 2024•56 min•Season 1Ep. 1014
Big Dairy's impact on health and policy is udderly shocking. Michael Regilio milks the truth from this cash cow of an industry on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by skeptic, comedian, and podcaster Michael Regilio ! On This Week's Skeptical Sunday: Milk consumption by adult...
Jul 07, 2024•49 min•Season 1Ep. 1013
You found out your friend's husband is subscribing to your OnlyFans. Should you tell her and potentially destroy their marriage? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger ( @JordanHarbinger ) and Gabriel Mizrahi ( @GabeMizrahi ) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, dr...
Jul 05, 2024•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 1012
Leadership in public health requires adaptability. Dr. Anthony Fauci joins us to share lessons he's learned from decades of managing disease outbreaks. What We Discuss with Dr. Anthony Fauci: The importance of transparency and honesty in public health communication , even when it means delivering inconvenient truths or disagreeing with political leaders. How social media and political polarization amplified attacks on public health officials and spread misinformation during the COVID-19 pandemic...
Jul 02, 2024•1 hr 16 min•Season 1Ep. 1011
Are participation trophies ruining kids? Jason Feifer debunks myths and reveals the surprising century-long history behind the debate on Skeptical Sunday! Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we're joined by Jason Feifer , the editor in chief of Entrepreneur magazine, host of the Build for Tomorrow podcast, a...
Jun 30, 2024•43 min•Season 1Ep. 1010
Your houseguest sister-in-law is messy, irresponsible, and in debt. Can you motivate her to change or is it time for tough love? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger ( @JordanHarbinger ) and Gabriel Mizrahi ( @GabeMizrahi ) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, dr...
Jun 28, 2024•1 hr 10 min•Season 1Ep. 1009
