The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

He predicted the 2008 crash, now Professor Steve Keen warns the Iran war is coming for your food prices.

Professor Steve Keen is the world's first rebel economist to predict the 2008 financial crisis years before it happened, based on his proprietary data software, Ravel©. He has spent over 30 years as an academic, and is currently a visiting scholar at the University of Amsterdam.

He explains: 

◼ Why your food prices could double and the one resource nobody is talking about

◼ The 5 ways this war could end and which scenario keeps you safest

◼ How one 20km gap controls your phone, your heating, and your food

◼ Why nobody around Trump will tell him he's losing and what that means for you

◼ How AI could wipe out half of all jobs and what you should do right now

Chapters

00:00:00 Intro
00:02:15 Who Is Professor Steven—And Why His Perspective Matters Now
00:02:41 What’s Really Driving Tensions Between The US, Israel, And Iran
00:07:26 Why Israel Might See Iran As An Existential Threat
00:12:26 The Strait Of Hormuz—And What Happens If It Closes
00:16:20 Where Fertilizer Comes From—And What A Shortage Would Trigger
00:18:07 Why Oil Still Controls Everything—And The Cost Of Running Out
00:21:09 What Happens If This War Doesn’t End Quickly
00:21:53 The Real Cause Behind The Global Cost Of Living Crisis
00:25:18 Do Wars Widen The Gap Between Rich And Poor
00:29:38 Five Scenarios That Could Shape What Happens Next
00:29:50 Scenario 1: What Happens If Iran Is Destroyed
00:33:01 Scenario 2: The Fallout If Gulf Infrastructure Collapses
00:37:31 Scenario 3: The Samson Doctrine—And When It’s Used
00:44:33 Scenario 4: Could Iran Neutralize Israel’s Nukes
00:51:21 What Trump Really Wants—And The Fear Behind It
00:53:12 Will The US Put Troops On The Ground
00:56:11 What The Best-Case Scenario Actually Looks Like
00:59:03 Scenario 5: What Changes If Iran Goes Nuclear
01:00:40 Why Self-Sufficiency Might Be The Only Safety Net
01:03:39 What Could Trigger The Next Financial Crash
01:07:57 How To Survive Another Boom-And-Bust Cycle
01:09:25 Universal Basic Income
01:12:25 How AI Is Quietly Rewriting The Job Market
01:21:26 Is Bitcoin Headed To Zero
01:26:15 What Kind Of Leaders Do We Actually Need
01:28:14 What A Better System Could Look Like
01:30:17 What’s Broken In Capitalism—And Can It Be Fixed
01:31:17 Final Thoughts—And The Surprise You Didn’t Expect

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Dr Nathan Bryan is a leading nitric oxide researcher and biochemist, known for his work on cardiovascular health, blood pressure, and human physiology.

In this moment, he reveals a surprising and controversial insight: everyday oral health habits like mouthwash and toothpaste may be disrupting your oral microbiome and blocking nitric oxide production. He explains how this directly impacts blood pressure, circulation, and even reverses the benefits of exercise - unpacking the science behind one of the most overlooked systems in human health.

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The Man Who Could Lead Canada By 2029: Pierre Poilievre On Trump, Tariffs & Why You Still Can't Afford A Home

Pierre Poilievre is the Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and Leader of the Opposition. First elected to Parliament at 25, he has spent over 2 decades in Canadian politics - winning the Conservative leadership in 2022 with a record 68% first-ballot victory. If the polls hold, he could be Canada's next Prime Minister.

He explains: 

◼️ Why you still can't afford a home, and the 1 policy change that would fix it overnight 

◼️How governments are quietly destroying your savings and his plan to reverse it before it's too late 

◼️Why the West is selling its resources cheap and who's really profiting from it 

◼️ Why self-sacrifice, not self-interest, is the shocking key to building a better society 

◼️ The lesson his mother's scars taught him about never hiding who you are

00:00 Intro
02:29 Is World War III Closer Than We Think? What The Power Shift Reveals
04:23 Why Is The U.S. Pulling Back From Allies—And What Happens Next?
06:44 What’s Really Driving Tensions Between Canada And The U.S.?
08:36 U.S. Vs. Iran: How This Conflict Could Escalate Fast
12:08 If Trump Asked For Help—Would The Answer Change Everything?
12:53 How Does This All End? The Most Likely Global Scenario
14:58 What Would You Actually Do In Trump’s Position?
17:00 Behind The Scenes: What Is Pierre’s Real Relationship With Trump?
18:29 How Canada’s Economy Could Be Fixed Faster Than You Think
19:27 What Happens Next Might Surprise You
20:19 From Adoption To Power: How Pierre’s Story Shaped His Politics
23:16 Meeting His Biological Parents: The Moment That Changed Everything
30:43 Why He Chose Politics—And What Most People Get Wrong
35:55 Is The System Rigged? Socialism Vs. Capitalism Explained
38:32 Why You Can’t Afford A Home—And Who’s Really Responsible
46:05 Why Canada Is Falling Behind—And What It Means
49:03 What This G7 Country Gets Right (And Why It Matters)
53:26 The Silent Crisis: Birth Rates, Immigration, And Jobs Colliding
57:27 AI And Jobs: What Happens To The Next Generation?
01:04:36 If Elected In 2029—Here’s How Pierre Says He’d Change Everything
01:08:40 Is Immigration Being Used To Win Elections?
01:13:19 Ads
01:16:06 The Biggest Threat To The Western World—No One Agrees On This
01:18:37 Canada And Nuclear Weapons: What’s The Real Policy?
01:19:36 China, The Arctic, And The Threat Few Are Talking About
01:22:42 Why Conservatives Lost—The Real Reason Behind The Election
01:24:42 After The Loss: What He Learned When It Was Over
01:27:32 Did Trump Change The Election Outcome? Here’s The Truth
01:28:46 How Stoicism Cuts Through Political Chaos
01:30:37 Reading His 20-Year-Old Self—Have His Beliefs Changed?
01:33:55 DEI And “Woke” Politics: Why He Says It’s Dividing Society
01:42:52 Fatherhood And Politics: How His Daughter Changed Everything
01:45:41 Raising A Child With Autism - What It Teaches You About Leadership

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Fat is destroying your organs! The Longevity Scientist Dr Rhonda Patrick explains what actually burns it.

Dr. Rhonda Patrick is a Ph.D. biomedical scientist specialising in ageing, nutrition, and disease prevention. She is the founder of FoundMyFitness, a popular YouTube channel and podcast dedicated to translating complex health science into actionable advice.

She explains:

◼ Why visceral fat acts like a toxic organ that doubles your risk of early death

◼ How 2 weeks of poor sleep increased visceral fat by 11% without gaining a pound

◼ The 3 chemicals hiding in everyday plastic that are crashing testosterone levels

◼ Her personal intermittent fasting protocol and the "metabolic switch" that burns belly fat

◼ Why the current exercise guidelines are wrong and what the science actually shows

00:00 Intro

00:02:26 Why Visceral Fat Is More Dangerous Than You Think

00:08:07 The Real Reason Your Cravings Won’t Stop (It’s Not Willpower)

00:14:03 What Happens to Your Body When You Don’t Sleep Enough

00:19:58 The Hidden Habits Quietly Increasing Your Visceral Fat

00:21:29 How to Reverse Insulin Resistance Before It’s Too Late

00:25:21 Intermittent Fasting: What Actually Happens Inside Your Body

00:29:48 Why Your Body Repairs Itself When You Stop Eating

00:30:45 Fasted Training: Does It Burn More Fat or Backfire?

00:35:24 Why Belly Fat Spikes During Perimenopause

00:41:55 3 Hormone-Disrupting Chemicals You’re Exposed to Daily

00:49:37 How to Actually Avoid Toxins in Your Everyday Life

00:57:24 Are Microplastics Leaking Into Your Food Right Now?

00:59:20 The Safest Way to Store Condiments 

01:00:59 Which Kitchen Utensils Are Secretly Harming You?

01:03:06 Why Your Blender Might Be Contaminating Your Food

01:08:46 Inside Steve’s Supplement Stack

01:12:00 Do Multivitamins Really Extend Your Life?

01:12:48 Are Men’s Multivitamins Worth It—or Misleading?

01:14:39 How to Tell If Your Multivitamin Is Actually Good

01:20:27 Creatine: The Supplement That Does More Than Build Muscle

01:30:53 Curcumin: The Anti-Inflammatory Compound Backed by Science

01:33:30 The Molecule That Could Help Your Cells Stay Younger

01:41:16 Exogenous Ketones: Shortcut to Energy

01:47:59 What Is “Peakspan” and Why Should You Care?

01:54:50 How to Extend Your Peak Years (Not Just Your Lifespan)

02:00:42 How AI Could Be Rewiring Your Ability to Think

02:10:35 Why Current Exercise Guidelines Might Be Failing You

02:23:47 GLP-1 Drugs: Miracle Weight Loss or Hidden Risks?

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Alan Aragon is a leading nutrition researcher and one of the most respected voices in evidence-based fitness and diet science.

In this moment, he breaks down one of the most misunderstood topics in nutrition: protein. How much do you really need? Does it influence fat loss? Alan unpacks the science behind what actually works, and answers the most common questions DOAC listeners ask about losing weight.

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