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Learning and Ideas audio shows
Explore history, books, science, and practical ideas through audio. These shows offer a place to start with a question, a subject you keep meaning to explore, or an unfamiliar event.
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15 shows- Golden Moments: Finding Strength in Your CracksA gentle two-minute reflection on self-kindness, inspired by Kintsugi, to carry warmth into your day.
Sunday Book BreakthroughsOpen the show to browse its episode archive.
Gentle Night Meditation: Holding One Thought Before SleepUnwind and decompress with a calming bedtime meditation to release your day and invite peaceful rest.
Hidden Histories UncoveredOpen the show to browse its episode archive.
Stream Team Picks: The Best & Worst New Releases Across All Platforms This WeekYour Friday night guide to what's hot (and what's not) on Netflix, Apple TV+, Prime Video, Hulu, Disney+, and more
Productivity Hacks WeeklyOpen the show to browse its episode archive.
Global Sports Power Play: The Ultimate Friday RecapRelive the week’s wildest wins, heartbreaks, and jaw-dropping moments from every corner of the sports world!
Stoic Wisdom DailyOpen the show to browse its episode archive.
US Briefing: The 10 Headlines Shaping America Today—No Filler, Just FactsFrom Trump's Truth PSI to Wall Street jitters, get the news that matters most, delivered with veteran clarity.
San Francisco StoriesOpen the show to browse its episode archive.- Stoic Wisdom Daily: Why True Strength Isn't About Endless Self-ControlDiscover how structuring your life—not constant willpower—builds resilience, with practical Stoic insights for today.
MLB 2026: Morning Rundown—A Season of Tight Races and Trade Deadline DramaVeteran analysis and stadium-style energy on the most competitive MLB season in years, every morning.- How a 100,000-Man Army Defeated Itself: The Battle Without an EnemyDiscover the bizarre 1788 Austrian disaster—where confusion, not combat, led to 10,000 casualties in Romania.
Astros 2026: Daily Deep Dive—Brilliance, Blunders, and the Road AheadA veteran analyst’s sharp, stadium-style breakdown of each Astros game and what it means for their season
Zero to One: Building Startups with Vision and GritChanneling Peter Thiel’s Entrepreneurial Spirit—A Passionate Audio Journey Through Startup Foundations
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Choose a subject-led episode when you want an explanation you can return to. Use the transcript and original sources to follow names, references, and details at your own pace.
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