An independent, podcast-fuelled newsletter devoted to dismantling weaponized "consensus" in science, culture & politics. Frequent topics: mental health, wellness, nutrition, & cultural evolution.
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Bret Weinstein On The Tragedy Of Modern Dating + Relationships
Early-release episode. Enjoy!
Super excited to release this one: legendary evolutionary biologist Bret Weinstein joins the podcast to share his unique perspective on human mating strategies, cultural shifts, and the modern challenges of re...
GROUNDBREAKING Study: Psilocybin Therapy for Smoking + Cocaine Addiction
Legendary Johns Hopkins psychiatry professor Matt Johnson returns to the podcast to discuss his new peer-reviewed study on psilocybin therapy for treating smoking addiction. He explains why one psilocybin session paired with CBT showed high...
FULL Video: Mark Cuban Interrogated On His Pro-Vax and DEI Views
Here’s the full video of my 3-hour podcast with Mark Cuban — my most prominent debate yet! Enjoy.
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The Case Against Trump's Psychedelic Executive Order — And Why It Falls Short
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When President Trump signed an executive order accelerating federal action on psychedelic t...
FULL Mark Cuban vs Rav Arora FIERY DEBATE
This week Mark Cuban is in the centre of political news as he’s partnered with President Trump to try and lower drug prices. I know, this is an alliance I never saw coming given Cuban’s support for Kamala Harris in 2024. Coincidentally, thi...
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Independent journalist. 25. Focus: Big Pharma, political corruption, health and wellness. Seen in podcasts with Jordan Peterson, Dave Smith, Bret Weinstein. "Young kid journalist who's really good" - Joe Rogan.
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Matthew W. Johnson, PhD, conducts psychedelic science at Sheppard Pratt. From 2004-2024 he led research at Johns Hopkins on psychedelics & tobacco addiction, cancer, depression & safety. Interviewed by Lex Fridman, Huberman, Big Think & 60 Minutes.
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