263: Let's Get Alex Epstein on Bill Maher

263: Let's Get Alex Epstein on Bill Maher

Earth nearing its eight billionth resident has Bill Maher very concerned. More people means more CO2 and that means catastrophe. Unconcerned is Alex Epstein, author of the book Fossil Future: Why Global Human Flourishing Requires More Oil, Coal, and Natural Gas—Not Less. Alex thinks we should carefully consider the advantages and disadvantages while deciding what to do with fossil fuels. He believes the widespread idea that rising CO2 will make the Earth unlivable is literally impossible and he would like to tell Bill why. Instead, he tells us.

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427: Carlos Whittaker—How Fast is Godspeed?

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426: Tim Allen Loves the Ballet

426: Tim Allen Loves the Ballet

It's a compelling hang with the iconic comedian, actor, and renaissance man who takes a deep dive on a myriad of topics, including philosophy, physics, and fire prevention. His new sitcom, Shifting Ge...

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425: Darrell Lester—The Eight Letter F Word

425: Darrell Lester—The Eight Letter F Word

Former vice president of marketing at Publishers Clearing House, Darrell Lester, tells the inside story of how PCH started as a mom & pop shop, meteorically rose to one of the most beloved companies i...

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424: Anson Frericks—Last Call for Bud Light

424: Anson Frericks—Last Call for Bud Light

As President of Anheuser-Busch Sales and Distribution, Anson had a front-row seat to witness how and why Bud Light lost its position as the most popular beer in America (as well as $30 billion in mark...

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423: Alex Epstein—On Littering and Underpants

423: Alex Epstein—On Littering and Underpants

Alex Epstein is back! He's a philosopher and energy expert who argues that "human flourishing" should be the guiding principle of energy and environmental progress.

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422: Darnell Epps—Where There's a Pulse There's a Purpose

422: Darnell Epps—Where There's a Pulse There's a Purpose

Darnell is the founder and CEO of Thurgood Industries, a career-building platform for skilled workers. He shares his amazing story of how he grew up in New York public housing, served 17 years in pris...

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421: Edward Ring—What to do About Bass

421: Edward Ring—What to do About Bass

Edward is the co-founder and director of water and energy policy for the California Policy Center. He's written voluminously on how to fix California's problems, and he has lots of thoughts about the ...

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420: Coffee with Mom—Merry Freakin' Christmas!

420: Coffee with Mom—Merry Freakin' Christmas!

Peggy Rowe, a.k.a. Mike's mom, a.k.a. America's grandmother is not one for excessive cursing… usually. In this episode, however, she makes an exception. Expect tales from the home, cultural appropriat...

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