Sound of Freedom executive producer Paul Hutchinson joins us for a politics-free conversation about the horrible truth behind modern child trafficking. What We Discuss with Paul Hutchinson: How did successful investor Paul Hutchinson get personally involved in undercover work to rescue victims of child trafficking? How does someone working undercover to bust child traffickers gain the trust of the world's worst people without losing themselves along the way? How do sting operations navigat...
Aug 03, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep 872•Transcript available on Metacast Conspirituality co-author Julian Walker joins us to discuss how influencers have curdled New Age spirituality and wellness with the politics of paranoia. What We Discuss with Julian Walker: Why have so many wellness influencers gone off the conspiracy deep end since COVID began? What do these conspiracies have in common, and who benefits from their proliferation? How do otherwise reasonable people get sucked down conspiracy rabbit holes? How "The female-dominated New Age (with its positive focus...
Aug 01, 2023•2 hr 33 min•Ep 871•Transcript available on Metacast Are personality tests valuable tools based on science, or just horoscopes in a lab coat? Comedian Michael Regilio joins us for Skeptical Sunday to find out! On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss: Personality tests, like the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, are widely used by individuals and organizations as a way to understand who we are and how we interact with one another. But how accurate are they? The Myers-Briggs test was developed by Katharine Cook Briggs and her daughter Isabel Briggs M...
Jul 30, 2023•42 min•Ep 870•Transcript available on Metacast Your boyfriend's not been the same since accidentally killing his mother's assailant. What can you do to help him? 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 line a...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep 869•Transcript available on Metacast Ex-royal/Ex-SEAL Remi Adeleke shares an adventurous life spent between two continents and his efforts to end human trafficking and illegal organ harvesting. What We Discuss with Remi Adeleke: How Remi Adeleke's royal Nigerian family lost everything to the corrupt government when his father passed away. What it was like growing up in the Bronx , where drugs and drive-bys were plentiful. The unlikely movie that catalyzed Remi's decision to pursue a career as a US Navy SEAL. How Remi managed to pas...
Jul 27, 2023•2 hr 40 min•Ep 868•Transcript available on Metacast GiveDirectly President Rory Stewart talks about "mad" politics, long walks in warzones, and ensuring our charitable donations actually aid people in need. What We Discuss with Rory Stewart: What makes the UK's system of government "slightly mad" (even when compared to that of the US)? How the kind of skills that get someone elected as a politician can get in the way of governing well. How did Rory survive a walk across post-9/11 Afghanistan — just weeks after the fall of the Taliban, in th...
Jul 25, 2023•1 hr 24 min•Ep 867•Transcript available on Metacast Do zodiac signs dictate demeanors and destinies, or are horoscopes hogwash? Dave Farina consults the stars about astrology with us here on Skeptical Sunday! On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss: The pseudoscience of astrology (not to be confused with astronomy — the legitimate study of space) purports that the position of celestial bodies relative to Earth influences events and human behavior. Initially designed as calendrical systems for predicting seasonal shifts and divining the ...
Jul 23, 2023•45 min•Ep 866•Transcript available on Metacast How can you convince your politically active girlfriend to flee with you to safety should China ever invade Taiwan? 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 line ...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep 865•Transcript available on Metacast New Lines Institute's Caroline Rose explains how captagon, a drug you may have never heard of, is propping up genocidal regimes in the Middle East. What We Discuss with Caroline Rose: What is captagon? Where did it originate, what are its effects, and why don't we hear about it in the United States? How captagon — with a potential trade value of over $5.7 billion annually — has transformed Assad's Syria into a Mediterranean narco-state. Who uses captagon on such a massive scale , and...
Jul 20, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Ep 864•Transcript available on Metacast Treasury's War author Juan Zarate joins us to discuss how the US wields its financial power against terrorism, rogue states, and global crime syndicates. What We Discuss with Juan Zarate: Why the Treasury Department became part of the intelligence apparatus of the United States post-9/11 — after resisting such integration for years. Sanctions : what are they good for and how do they work? How and why criminals (whether they're of the independent, organized, or state-sponsored variety) need banks...
Jul 18, 2023•2 hr 33 min•Ep 863•Transcript available on Metacast Do personalized ads enhance our online experience or intolerably invade our privacy? Andrew Gold joins us on this Skeptical Sunday to uncover the truth! On This Week's Skeptical Sunday: Personalized advertising relies on algorithms that collect and analyze user data to tailor ads to individual preferences. While personalized ads can be effective in engaging users and providing relevant content, they raise concerns about privacy invasion and potential manipulation. Voice-activated devices like Am...
Jul 16, 2023•53 min•Ep 862•Transcript available on Metacast At 35, how do you disclose your virginity on a date that might lead to sex without ensuring the continuation of said virginity? 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 14, 2023•1 hr 7 min•Ep 861•Transcript available on Metacast Project Brazen 's Mitchell Prothero reveals Europe’s cocaine crisis through the stories of cartel thugs, cops, journalists, and victims caught in the middle. What We Discuss with Mitchell Prothero: Why European law enforcement is ill-prepared to deal with the influx of crime and violence associated with a cocaine trade that has grown to rival that of the US. How European ports that have been historically instrumental in the development of international trade have become thriving modern hub...
Jul 13, 2023•2 hr 38 min•Ep 860•Transcript available on Metacast Demographic futurist Bradley Schurman joins us to explore a future where over-65s outnumber under-18s — and the changes society will have to face. What We Discuss with Bradley Schurman: In the not-too-distant future, a staggering shift looms over the developed world: at least 20 percent of national populations will surpass 65 years of age , outnumbering those 18 years of age and younger. Termed the Super Age by Bradley Schurman , this demographic transformation carries immense potential fo...
Jul 11, 2023•2 hr 36 min•Ep 859•Transcript available on Metacast We delve into the drawbacks of fast fashion while highlighting the benefits of mindful wardrobe choices on this Skeptical Sunday with Michael Regilio ! On This Week's Skeptical Sunday: Even under normal circumstances, the fashion industry is a major contributor to carbon emissions, water pollution, and waste , with clothes often ending up in landfills. What is so-called "fast fashion," and how does it create a constant cycle of trends and clothing turnover , leading to excessive waste and enviro...
Jul 09, 2023•49 min•Ep 858•Transcript available on Metacast Should you worry that a blackmailer tipped you off to the FBI 10 years ago and it's been waiting to nab you at the border? 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 07, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep 857•Transcript available on Metacast Ian Urbina is a journalist, the director of The Outlaw Ocean Project , and the author of The Outlaw Ocean: Journeys Across the Last Untamed Frontier . What We Discuss with Ian Urbina: What makes the ocean the Earth's final untamed frontier? Who has jurisdiction to enforce laws in international waters? For that matter, what are the laws, and who makes them? How does slavery persist on the open ocean? Who is most vulnerable to finding themselves enslaved, and who is profiting from their misery? Wh...
Jul 06, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep 856•Transcript available on Metacast What is Russia's Wagner Group , and why did it recently try to depose Putin? John Lechner and Brian Klaas explain on this episode of Out of the Loop! On This Episode of Out of the Loop: What is Russia's Wagner Group , and what kind of desperate degenerates fill its ranks? How did catering chef Yevgeny Prigozhin come to lead this private army of marauders? Where do the funds that fuel Wagner's activities originate? What instigated Wagner's attempted coup against Vladimir Putin , and why did it ul...
Jul 04, 2023•1 hr 26 min•Ep 855•Transcript available on Metacast Fireworks cause pollution and health risks while disturbing veterans and pets. On this Skeptical Sunday with David C. Smalley, can we find alternatives? Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and comedian and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. On This Week's Skeptical Sunday, We Discuss: Studies have shown that fireworks have negative effects on...
Jul 02, 2023•48 min•Ep 854•Transcript available on Metacast Your sister's therapy is dredging up traumatic "memories" you're not even sure are real, and it's tearing your family apart. 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 u...
Jun 30, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep 853•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan Montgomery ( @0dayCTF ) is a professional cyber security specialist, the founder of Pentester (JORDAN15), and an ethical hacker known for exposing online predators. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Be sure to catch up with part one here !] What We Discuss with Ryan Montgomery: How vulnerable are your "smart" appliances to savvy hackers? What did Ryan discover when he hacked a pedophile website? How did the authorities respond when Ryan tipped them off about what he found on this web...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep 852•Transcript available on Metacast Ryan Montgomery ( @0dayCTF ) is a professional cyber security specialist, the founder of Pentester (JORDAN15), and an ethical hacker known for exposing online predators. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Watch this space for the second part later this week!] What We Discuss with Ryan Montgomery: What kind of background creates an ethical hacker? For that matter, what is an ethical hacker? What is the difference between white hat, gray hat, and black hat hackers ? Do ethical hackers make m...
Jun 27, 2023•1 hr 16 min•Ep 851•Transcript available on Metacast Striving to better yourself is a noble pursuit, and there are plenty of legitimate resources to help you navigate this journey. But how do you protect yourself against the unscrupulous shysters lurking in the shadows looking to exploit you at this vulnerable juncture? Welcome to Skeptical Sunday , a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and fact-checker, comedian, and podcast host David C. Smalley break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and d...
Jun 25, 2023•48 min•Ep 850•Transcript available on Metacast Should you believe without question that the mild-mannered cousin you've known your whole life is a rapist, as your friend alleges , or should you take into consideration that this friend's past lapses in credibility may cast a shadow of doubt over this narrative? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on 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 Feed...
Jun 23, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Ep 849•Transcript available on Metacast Yuval Noah Harari ( @harari_yuval ) is a historian and the bestselling author of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind , Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow , and 21 Lessons for the 21st Century . His latest book, Unstoppable Us, Volume 1: How Humans Took Over the World , is out now. What We Discuss with Yuval Noah Harari: At a time when information is unlimited, has the idea that "knowledge is power" become obsolete? It all depends on how careful we are about ingesting the right kind of info...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 29 min•Ep 848•Transcript available on Metacast Award-winning journalist and podcaster Andrew Gold joins us for this edition of Skeptical Sunday to examine the spread of conspiracy theories linking 5G technology to COVID-19 and debunk these claims with actual science. On This Week's Skeptical Sunday: 5G is the latest generation of wireless technology that offers significantly faster data speeds, lower latency, and increased network capacity — leading to enhanced connectivity and improved efficiency in our daily lives. Conspiracy t...
Jun 18, 2023•56 min•Ep 847•Transcript available on Metacast 72-year-old Dad seems clueless that the young and comely third-wheel Jezebel who's been stealing his attention away from Mom might be up to something less than seemly. How do you defuse the spell that's been cast over him by this manipulative muse? We'll try to find an answer to this and more here on 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 ri...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 6 min•Ep 846•Transcript available on Metacast Robert Kerbeck ( @robertkerbeck ) is the founder of the Malibu Writers Circle , and the author of the award-winning Malibu Burning: The Real Story Behind L.A.'s Most Devastating Wildfire . His latest book, Ruse: Lying the American Dream from Hollywood to Wall Street , is out now. What We Discuss with Robert Kerbeck: Why actors are naturally adept at the social engineering skills required to be a successful corporate spy. What kinds of information do corporate spies try to finagle from their mark...
Jun 13, 2023•2 hr 40 min•Ep 845•Transcript available on Metacast Your family tree has a few branches that are a little more entwined than most — outside of old-world royalty and down-home banjo duelists. You happen to know a particularly dark secret about a troubled cousin's parentage, but you're wondering if telling him would be helpful or hurtful. What should you do? We'll try to find answers to this and more here on Feedback Friday! And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger ( @JordanHarbinger ) and Gabriel Mizrahi ( @GabeMizrahi ) bant...
Jun 09, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Ep 844•Transcript available on Metacast Elie Honig ( @eliehonig ) is a CNN senior legal analyst, former federal and state prosecutor, Emmy nominee, podcast host, and columnist. He is the bestselling author of Hatchet Man: How Bill Barr Broke the Prosecutor’s Code and Corrupted the Justice Department , and his latest book is Untouchable: How Powerful People Get Away with It . What We Discuss with Elie Honig: How the rich and powerful exploit flaws in the justice system to evade accountability while being able to afford lengthy tr...
Jun 06, 2023•2 hr 36 min•Ep 843•Transcript available on Metacast 
