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The Curious Middle — 157 episodes

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Why Antizionism Is a War on Jewish Existence | Adam Louis Klein

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What Your Relationship With Money Says About Your Character With Rabbi Daniel Lapin

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Reading Before You Speak: How Matt Nuclear Debates the Issues Most People Won't Touch

4

All the News That's Fit to Spin with Ashley Rindsberg

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If Iran Breaks Free with Jonathan Harounoff

6

When Education Turns Into One-Sided Activism with Marissa Streit CEO of PragerU

7

Foster Care to Yale: The Truth About Luxury Beliefs with Rob Henderson

8

Sarah Hurwitz: Chosen for Responsibility, Judaism, Israel, and the Battle Over the Jewish Story

9

Your School's Ethnic Studies Curriculum Might Be More Radical Than You Think - Monica Harris Explains Why

10

From "America Is Evil" to American Exceptionalism: Lucy Biggers' Turnaround

11

What Love Makes Possible: Leland Vittert on His Father, Autism & a Lucky Life

12

Undercover Billionaire Elaine Culotti is Taking on California's Toughest Problems

13

The Queen of Kefir: Julie Smolyansky on CEO Guts, Courage & Stamina

14

Brandy Shufutinsky on the Marxist Roots of Ethnic Studies in K-12 Schools and College Campuses

15

Stella Escobedo on Honesty in Journalism

16

Justice, Forgiveness, and One Remarkable Friendship

17

Still chasing the 'retire early' fantasy? This conversation with David Bahnsen might just change your mind.

18

Ada Palmer on Surviving the End of the World… Again and Again

19

From Rock Bottom to Chasing Destiny in Paris: Natasha Sizlo on Fate, Family and Love

20

How to Live a Psychologically Rich Life with Shigehiro Oishi

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Why So Many Gen Zs Can't Take a Joke with Ted and Courtney Balaker

22

Yardena Schwartz on the 1929 Massacre in Hebron That Ignited the Arab-Israeli Conflict

23

One Semester of Civics: Sharon McMahon on the Threat You Didn't See Coming

24

Communism Survivor: From Kiev to American Patriot

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Erin Molan: Fearless Reporter and Advocate for Humanity

26

Bloom Where You are Planted, and Then Travel the World with Jeannie Ralston

27

Raising Good Citizens - An Urgent Call to Action with Lindsey Cormack

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Finding Success as a High School Dropout with Christopher Zara

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Dream Orchestra Founder, CNN Hero and Hero to Hundreds of Kids

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Dumisani Washington, Pastor, Musician, CEO and Author of Zionism & the Black Church: Why Standing with Israel Will be a Defining Issue for Christians of Color in the 21st Century

31

Sharon McMahon, America's Favorite Government Teacher and Master Storyteller, Joins us to Discuss Civic Education and Stories About American Heroes

32

Stop Shopping to Avoid Your Problems in Part 2 With Tracy McCubbin ( ICYMI )

33

What Are Your Shopping Triggers? Learn How to Manage Your Relationship to Stuff ( ICYMI )

34

Soviet Anti-Zionist Propaganda and Its Deadly Echoes Today with Izabella Tabarovsky

35

Nicole Avant on Gratitude, Service, Values and her Mother's Legacy in her book, 'Think You'll Be Happy'

36

Why This Good News Newsletter Can Change How You Live and Parent

37

Sophia Khalifa a Bedouin Arab Woman, Engineer & Stanford MBA Shares Why She has Become an Activist for Israel

38

Susan Griffin-Black, EO Products Co-Founder

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Rabbi Steve Leder: History, Faith, DEI, Ethics, Anxiety and Awe

40

Gymboree Founder Joan Barnes Shares Her Ups, Downs and Sacrifices

41

How You Live Your Life Every Day is Your Impact

42

Dr. Ramani's Essential Advice for Surviving a Divorce With a Narcissist

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Hey Ladies, Let's Get In the Game! Invest in the World You Want to See with Delphine O'Rourke

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Understanding the Roots of Radicalized College Campuses with Rabbi Steve Leder

45

Jessica Tarlov, The Five's Co-Host with a Dissenting Voice

46

Jane Boulware Shares How She Went From Iowa's Cornfields to Retiring Early From Microsoft

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Dr. Ramani's Guide to Dealing With Narcissism at Work

48

Meet Dr. Louise Stanger, One of the Top Interventionists in the Country

49

Dana Perino, Co-anchor America's Newsroom, Co-host The Five on Fox News Is Back to Share Her Insights

50

Ashira Solomon's Path to Jerusalem

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Tough Titties Author Laura Belgray Returns for More Juicy Stories and Tips for Non Sucky Copy

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Dr. Ramani on Dealing With the Narcissists in Your Life

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Bookfluencer, Writer and Entrepreneur Zibby Owens on Connection Through Books and Creation of the "Zibbyverse"

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Sally Wolf's Path From Corporate Star to Stage IV Cancer Thriver and Spreader of Gratitude

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How Scheduling Adventure Can Change Everything With Shelby Stanger

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Career Contessa Founder Lauren McGoodwin on Entitlement, The Illusion of The Perfect Job and Managing Her Business

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Andy Hunter's Bookshop.org is Saving Independent Bookstores and You Can Also!

58

Singer, Songwriter, Force of Beauty Valerie June

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Tough Titties Author Laura Belgray Is Your Copywriting BFF

60

Tips on Finding Your Brave From Kathy Caprino, a Leading Women's Career and Leadership Coach, Author and Speaker

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Refugee Rights Advocate Dr. Michelle Dimasi

62

Brilliantly Warm Founder Kristen Carbone Shares Her Start-Up Story

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Humans of San Quentin Executive Director Diane Kahn

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Sausalito, California Mayor Janelle Kellman Shares Her Story

65

White House Speechwriter for President Barack Obama and Michelle Obama, Sarah Hurwitz Shares Her Story and What Led Her to Write the book Here All Along

66

Trish Costello, Founder and CEO of Portfolia, Pioneer in Venture Education and Funding

67

Athena CEO Holly Smithson Shares Her Superpowers

68

Arizona Teacher and State Senator Christine Marsh is Unstoppable

69

Alex Otte, National President at Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)

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Preventing Relationship Abuse With One Love Foundation's CEO Katie Hood

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BJ Miller on Life, Following a Calling, and Reimagining How We Die

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Naborforce Founder and CEO Paige WIlson is on a Mission To Help Seniors and Connect Communities

73

Dr. Leana Wen, Emergency Physician, Author, Former Baltimore Health Commissioner, CNN Medical Analyst, Shares Her Career Story

74

Willa's Oat Milk Founder Christina Dorr Drake Shares Her Story

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Finding Peace After Grief With Claire Bidwell Smith

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How Dara Kurtz Crushed Cancer and Changed Her Life

77

Eve Rodsky Wants You to Live in a World Where Women's Work is Family Work

78

Today I Noticed: A Fun, Simple Way to Dial-Up Gratitude and Joy

79

Shelley Zalis on Breaking the Rules and Changing The World

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Caroline Cotto's Path to COO of Renewal Mill, an Upcycled Food Company

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Annette Ross Was Meant For Love

82

Learn How to Give Feedback Like a Pro with 'Let's Talk' Author and Cognitive Scientist Therese Huston

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Kelley Higney, Founder of Bug Bite Thing and 'Shark Tank' Entrepreneur

84

Gr8nola Founder Erica Liu Williams Shares How She Started Her Award-Winning Food Product Line Business

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After the Last Border with Jessica Goudeau

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Breakup Bootcamp with Amy Chan

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How to Make a Major Career Pivot with Gianna Stanley

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Financial Advisor Kristin O'Keefe Merrick (Net)Works Bleeping Hard

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How to be a Grief Warrior With Leslie Barber

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Jenny Rustemeyer, Writer and Film Producer for Award-Winning Film Just Eat it Shares Her Career Story

91

Wait Until 8th Founder Brooke Shannon

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Alexandra Kenin is Hiking and Writing Her Path to a Dream Career

93

Making Motherhood Work with Caitlyn Collins

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From Jay-Z's Roc Nation to The Justice Dept., Jennifer 'JJ' Justice is Self-Made and Determined to Help Other Women Rise

95

Understanding Emotional Clutter Blocks with Tracy McCubbin Part 2

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How to Declutter Your Home & Life With Tracy McCubbin Part 1

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Linkedin Reboot Founder Katie Fogarty Shares Advice for Your LinkedIn Makeover

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Jessica Jackson, Chief Advocacy Officer for Reform Alliance

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A Sense of Home Founder and CNN Hero Georgie Smith

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One Simple Wish Founder and CNN Hero Danielle Gletow

101

Roots of Peace Founder Heidi Kühn, on Turning Mines to Vines

102

Former White House Press Secretary and FOX News Anchor Dana Perino

103

Tiffany Shlain Shares How Technology Breaks Can Transform Your Life

104

Urbansitter Co-Founder Lynn Perkins on Matchmaking and Problem Solving

105

Career Quickie - Time For A Career Pivot? Download This Episode First

106

'Soul Surfer' Bethany Hamilton On Being 'Unstoppable'

107

Smitten Ice Cream Founder Robyn Fisher On Doubling Down At What You're Good At

108

Shannon Watts, Founder of Moms Demand Action, Shares the Importance of 'Losing Forward'

109

Dr. Dawn Graham Is In – And She's Sharing How You Can Switch Careers

110

Lydia Fenet Of Christie's Explains Why The Most Powerful Woman In The Room Is … You!

111

Amy Chan, Founder Of Renew Breakup Bootcamp, On The Psychology Behind Love

112

Julian Guthrie Discusses Her Latest Book, Alpha Girls

113

Silicon Valley's Esther Wojcicki Shares Advice For Raising And Teaching Successful People

114

Vital Voice Training's Co-Founder Casey Clark On Why 'Your Voice Is The Instrument You Were Born To Play'

115

Startup Investor Fran Hauser Shares Her Superpower For Success: Kindness

116

When Life Gives You Lemons … Start A Business: Featuring Sharon Coleman, Founder, Lemon and Honey Gifts

117

Lori Gottlieb Thinks 'Maybe You Should Talk To Someone' – And Shares Why!

118

Katie Fogarty, Founder of LinkedIn Reboot + Reboot For Business On Personal Branding

119

Plus Ultra Bamboo Toothbrush Founder Christina Ramirez Shares Her Journey From Whole Foods Cashier To Entrepreneur

120

Stride Consulting Co-Founder And CEO Debbie Madden On Fearless Leadership

121

Noonday Collection Founder Jessica Honegger on the Other Side of Fear`

122

Finding Your 'Why' with Abby Falik, Founder of Global Citizen Year

123

I Want Her Job's Brianne + Polina On Building A Podcast

124

Beth Comstock, Former GE Vice Chair and CMO, On Imagining It Forward

125

Cut50's Jessica Jackson Sloan On Getting Involved In Your Community

126

April Rinne: Advisor, Speaker, Writer + World Economic Forum Young Global Leader

127

How Sarah K. Peck, Founder Of Startup Pregnant, Brings Audacious Goals To Life

128

Edmentum President + CEO Jamie Candee On Her Path To Executive Leadership

129

Lesley Jane Seymour On Her Next Chapter, CoveyClub

130

Parenting Expert Dr. Laura Markham On Building Deeper Bonds With Your Children

131

Former Cosmo Editor + Author Kate White On Nailing A Career You Love

132

Meesen Brown, Co-Founder And CEO Of Behere, A Service That Helps Women Live In New Cities

133

Gillian Morris On Building + Growing Travel App, Hitlist

134

Sydney Thomas of Precursor Ventures on Coffee + Investing

135

Winemaker Lauren Belden On Building A Dream

136

The Hivery Founder Grace Kraaijvanger On Redefining How We Work + Support One Another

137

Barre3 Co-Founder + CEO Sadie Lincoln

138

Restaurant Founder Erin Wade On Launching Homeroom And Its Delicious Mac-n-Cheese

139

SheEO Founder Vicki Saunders On The Power Of Funding Women

140

Parlay House Founder Anne Devereux Mills On The Power Of Conversation, Connection + Civic Duty

141

She Should Run Founder, Erin Loos Cutraro

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Author Courtney Martin on Redefining Measures of Success

143

Cherilyn Parsons, Founder, Bay Area Book Festival

144

Eugenia Cheng's Portfolio Career Combining Math, Music, Writing, Teaching and Art

145

Lauryn Evarts of The Skinny Confidential

146

Ida Tin of Clue, The World's Fasting Growing Period and Fertility Tracking App

147

The New Yorker's Lauren Collins On Love, Language And Moving To Paris

148

Hera Hub Founder Felena Hanson On Creating A Female-Friendly Coworking Space

149

Judy Robinett on How to Become a Power Connector

150

Sophie Kahn & Bouchra Ezzahraoui, Co-founders, AUrate, Exquisite Gold Jewelry for Half the Price

151

Therese Huston, Author of How Women Decide

152

Jessica Jackson Sloan, Vice Mayor of Mill Valley, California & National Director of #Cut50

153

Chatbooks Marketing VP Rachel Hofstetter: Why You Should Eat A Frog, Sail A Ship

154

Bea Arthur, Startup Founder and Licensed Therapist, Was In Y Combinator And On Shark Tank, And Now She's Sharing Her Success Secrets

155

Alisha Gaddis, Emmy-Winning Actress and Latin Grammy-Winning Musician

156

Jane Mitchell, Co-Founder, Reset Foundation

157

Dona Sarkar, Engineering Lead Microsoft, Fashion Designer, Author, Blogger and Brianne Perleberg, iwantherjob founder