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Jordan Harbinger

(Apple's Best of 2018) In-depth conversations with people at the top of their game. Jordan Harbinger unpacks guests' wisdom into practical nuggets you can use to impact your work, life, and relationships. Learn from leaders (Ray Dalio, Simon Sinek, Mark Cuban), entertainers (Moby, Tip "T.I." Harris, Dennis Quaid), scientists (Neil deGrasse Tyson, Bill Nye), athletes (Kobe Bryant, Dennis Rodman, Tony Hawk) and an eclectic array of fascinating minds, from art forgers and arms traffickers to spies and psychologists.

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Rutger Bregman (@rcbregman) is a historian and author who has published five books on history, philosophy, and economics. His latest is New York Times bestseller Humankind: A Hopeful History.

What We Discuss with Rutger Bregman:

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How crises • like the London Blitz during WWII and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina 
tend to bring out the best in people rather than the worst. • 

 • 
Why a crisis that forces us to isolate rather than connect with each other • as a way to cope (like the COVID-19 pandemic) 
may make some of us behave counter to this tendency • , but not 
most • .

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The evidence that prevails against veneer theory • -- the idea that humanity is only buffered from acting on its vilest and most selfish instincts by the thin veneer of civilization (perpetrated by those in power throughout human history).

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The negativity bias vs. contact theory • : how we can counter the effects of past bad experiences with others by increasing our exposure to diversity.

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How a real-life Lord of the Flies incident disproved the thesis of William Golding's fictional counterpart • and showed how six shipwrecked schoolkids cooperated to thrive on a remote island for more than a year.

 • And much more...

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494: Rutger Bregman | Humankind: A Hopeful History

Dr. Ramani Durvasula (@DoctorRamani) is a clinical psychologist, professor of psychology, media expert, and author. Her latest book is "Don't You Know Who I Am?": How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility. [This is part one of a two-part episode. Be on the lookout for part two later this week!]

What We Discuss with Dr. Ramani Durvasula:

 • We're all a little selfish sometimes. So 
how do you tell a genuine narcissist from someone who's just having a bad day? • 

 • Is it just our collective imagination, or 
is true narcissism on the rise (or at least more visible)? • 

 • 
Is someone necessarily born a narcissist • , or can they "catch" it later in life?

Can a narcissist be reformed?
 • 
How can you protect yourself from a narcissist • if just staying 500 feet away at all times isn't a viable option?

 • And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/742

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Did you hear our two-part conversation with the retired ATF agent who worked undercover for years to bust numerous criminal organizations — including a notorious motorcycle club? Catch up starting with episode 673: Ken Croke | Undercover in an Outlaw Biker Gang Part One here!

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742: Dr. Ramani | How to Protect Yourself from a Narcissist Part One

Dr. Ramani Durvasula (@DoctorRamani) is a clinical psychologist, professor of psychology, media expert, and author. Her latest book is "Don't You Know Who I Am?": How to Stay Sane in an Era of Narcissism, Entitlement, and Incivility. [This is part two of a two-part episode. Make sure to listen to part one here!]

What We Discuss with Dr. Ramani Durvasula:

 • We're all a little selfish sometimes. So 
how do you tell a genuine narcissist from someone who's just having a bad day? • 

 • Is it just our collective imagination, or 
is true narcissism on the rise (or at least more visible)? • 

 • 
Is someone necessarily born a narcissist • , or can they "catch" it later in life?

Can a narcissist be reformed?
 • 
How can you protect yourself from a narcissist • if just staying 500 feet away at all times isn't a viable option?

 • And much more...

Full show notes and resources can be found here: jordanharbinger.com/743

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Did you hear our conversation with basketball legend Shaq about everything from sports to politics to emotional management to flat earth theory? Catch up with episode 691: Shaquille O’Neal | Circling Back on Flat Earth Theory here!

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743: Dr. Ramani | How to Protect Yourself from a Narcissist Part Two

What are attachment styles, and how can we understand them to find and keep love? Attached author Amir Levine is here to share what the science has to say!

What We Discuss with Amir Levine:

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The four attachment styles • : secure, anxious, avoidant, and anxious-avoidant. 

 • The influence 
genetics, environment, and upbringing • have on these attachment styles.

 • How people tend to handle relationships 
based on their attachment style • .

 • How the development of attachment styles 
has evolved over time • .

 • What 
the dependency paradox • is and how we can navigate it per our attachment style.

 • And much more...

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960: Amir Levine | Finding and Keeping Love with Attachment Science

It’s Not You author Dr. Ramani Durvasula is here to help us identify narcissists, overcome the abuse we suffer in relationships with them, and heal.

What We Discuss with Dr. Ramani Durvasula:

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Narcissists can often be recognized by common traits • like being know-it-alls, interrupting frequently, driving dangerously, throwing tantrums when frustrated, and displaying a strong sense of entitlement. 
But what kind of narcissists are you dealing with in your everyday life? • 

 • Strategies for coping with narcissistic relationships 
when leaving is not an option. • 

 • The role of cognitive dissonance in keeping people trapped in narcissistic relationships and 
how creating a written record of abusive behaviors can help overcome this psychological barrier. • 

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Growing up with a narcissistic parent can lead to difficulty forming one's own identity • and a tendency to accommodate others' needs while suppressing one's own. This pattern can make a person more vulnerable to entering narcissistic relationships in adulthood.

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While it may seem daunting, healing from a narcissistic relationship is possible. • By developing self-compassion, understanding that the abuse was not your fault, and gradually reclaiming aspects of your life that you enjoy (like hobbies, favorite foods, or social activities), you can begin to rebuild your sense of self and create a fulfilling life, even if the process takes time.

 • And much more...

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1006: Dr. Ramani | Surviving and Recovering from Narcissistic Abuse

From horse meat to wooden cheese, Jessica Wynn exposes the counterfeit foods that the "agromafia" criminally sneaks onto our plates this Skeptical Sunday!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

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Food counterfeiting is a massive global criminal enterprise • , with the "Agromafia" alone being a $16 billion-per-year industry. Criminal organizations have infiltrated every level of the food supply chain, from farming to distribution, making food fraud more profitable and less risky than traditional criminal activities.

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Many everyday foods are frequently counterfeited, including olive oil, honey, coffee, seafood, and spices. • For example, studies found that 100% of sushi restaurants tested in New York City carried mislabeled fish, and many "extra virgin" olive oils fail authenticity tests.

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Food fraud isn't just about economic deception — it can pose serious health risks. • Examples include melamine-tainted milk that sickened thousands of infants, nitrate-injected tuna causing food poisoning, and allergen concerns from undisclosed ingredients in counterfeit products.

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The global nature of our food supply chain makes regulation and enforcement extremely challenging. • Products often cross multiple borders, making it difficult to track origins and enforce standards, while sophisticated criminal networks stay ahead of detection methods.

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Consumers can protect themselves by making informed choices • : buying whole foods instead of processed ones (like whole coffee beans vs. ground coffee), purchasing from reputable suppliers, checking labels carefully, and when possible, buying directly from local producers. These simple steps can significantly reduce exposure to counterfeit foods while supporting legitimate producers.

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jordan@jordanharbinger.com • and let him know! 

 • 
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1088: Counterfeit Foods | Skeptical Sunday

Explorer Victor Vescovo shares how he engineered a sub to reach 35,000 feet below the sea and what he's discovered in Earth's deepest trenches.

What We Discuss with Victor Vescovo:

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Victor Vescovo led the Five Deeps expedition, becoming the first person to reach the deepest points of all five oceans. • Prior to his expedition, several of these locations weren't even precisely mapped, requiring extensive sonar surveys to locate the actual deepest points.

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The average place on Earth is 4,000 meters underwater, and 71% of Earth is ocean — of which 75% remains completely unexplored. • This means about half of our planet is still unexplored, and in many respects, we know more about the surface of Mars than our own ocean depths.

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The high pressures present at the deepest ocean points required innovative engineering solutions to navigate • , including a perfectly spherical titanium pressure vessel that actually became stronger with repeated dives due to the intense pressure "reforging" the metal.

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Beneath 6,000 meters, the ocean is a sunless realm of absolute darkness. • But even here, life thrives beyond the reach of light under pressure that would crush the average surface dweller, hinting at the flora and fauna we might expect to find on even the most extreme alien worlds.

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Anyone can become an explorer and push technological boundaries by breaking down seemingly impossible challenges into smaller, solvable problems. • As Victor demonstrates, by carefully analyzing requirements, building the right team, and maintaining disciplined program management, even the most ambitious projects can be achieved through methodical execution and persistent dedication.

 • And much more...

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1089: Victor Vescovo | Into the Abyss: Reaching Earth's Deepest Places

When your hostile colleague starts dating a suspiciously perfect man online, do you warn her or let karma take its course? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

And in case you didn't already know it, Jordan Harbinger (@JordanHarbinger) and Gabriel Mizrahi (@GabeMizrahi) banter and take your comments and questions for Feedback Friday right here every week! If you want us to answer your question, register your feedback, or tell your story on one of our upcoming weekly Feedback Friday episodes, drop us a line at friday@jordanharbinger.com. Now let's dive in!

On This Week's Feedback Friday:

 • 
You work at a brokerage firm where your colleague "Dolores," a self-appointed office manager in her sixties, went from being your mentor to your archnemesis • after you made the mistake of pointing out some of her mistakes. When she started gushing about a handsome British architect she met through an online word game, you noticed some concerning patterns. 
Should you have warned her that she was definitely being set up for a scam, or was it right to let karma run its course? • 

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As a rising chef, you notice something off about your new boss's behavior • , particularly around tip distribution and suspicious activities at odd hours. When the tips seem inconsistent and large wads of cash appear from nowhere, you start connecting troubling dots. 
What dark discoveries await? • 

 • 
You're a department manager at a supermarket when your elderly janitor calls you in for an emergency with the freezer compressors. • Upon arrival, you find him nearly naked, operating the floor buffer in just his underwear, claiming "it gets hot in here." 
But that's just the beginning of his odd behavior... • 

 • 
You're a court reporter at an Ohio newspaper where your editor makes bizarre demands • — like covering two trials simultaneously and writing about judicial rulings before they're issued. When you point out these impossibilities, he responds with "That's no excuse!" 
Where does this surreal situation lead? • 

Recommendation of the Week: Gmail keyboard shortcuts
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Working under the brilliant but destructive Helga, you navigate an environment where your leader's intelligence becomes a weapon rather than a tool for growth. • As she critiques every move and demands constant rewrites without clear justification, 
you wonder if you can endure the true cost of working under such "genius." • 

 • 
At an addiction treatment center run on nepotism, you encounter a CEO's son-in-law COO who exhibits concerning behavior • — from inappropriate touching to racist comments. When a coworker is suddenly fired for exploring other opportunities, 
you realize your position might be precarious... • 

 • 
Your boss styles himself as a mix between Tony Soprano and Michael Scott • , oversharing personal tragedies within minutes of meeting you. When he reveals himself to be a volatile character who demands employees "die for his company," you start planning your escape. But 
can you get out unscathed? • 

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1090: More Workplace Fails and Bad Boss Tales | Feedback Friday

A $23B industry is warehousing and abusing teens under the guise of therapy. Survivor Meg Appelgate shares her harrowing story here on Skeptical Sunday.

Welcome to Skeptical Sunday, a special edition of The Jordan Harbinger Show where Jordan and a guest break down a topic that you may have never thought about, open things up, and debunk common misconceptions. This time around, we’re joined by Meg Appelgate, the CEO of Unsilenced, a grassroots organization dedicated to speaking out against institutionalized child abuse in the troubled teen and youth mental health industry!

On This Week's Skeptical Sunday:

 • 
The Troubled Teen Industry (TTI) is a vast, multi-billion dollar system that operates with minimal oversight, annually affecting 120,000-200,000 youth. • Like an invisible web, it captures vulnerable teenagers through deceptive marketing and scare tactics, turning typical teenage behaviors into perceived crises that supposedly require extreme intervention.

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The industry's roots are deeply concerning, stemming from controversial organizations like Synanon and The Seed. • These programs' techniques were so severe that a 1974 Senate report compared them to Korean War prisoner brainwashing methods — a chilling foundation that still echoes through today's practices.

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The long-term impact on survivors is devastating and scientifically measurable through Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) scores. • Like a computer virus that corrupts system files, these experiences rewire the developing brain, leading to increased risks of physical and mental health issues - from depression to chronic diseases — that can persist throughout adulthood.

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Despite marketing themselves as therapeutic environments, many of these programs actually traumatize youth through practices like forced isolation, inappropriate restraints, medication misuse, and severe communication restrictions. • It's akin to promising a safe harbor but delivering a perfect storm of institutional abuse.

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Positive change is happening through growing awareness and advocacy. • Organizations like Unsilenced are making concrete progress - helping shut down 90 abusive programs since 2022, supporting survivors, and pushing for legislative reform. This momentum shows that with continued effort and awareness, we can protect vulnerable youth and create safer alternatives for struggling teenagers and their families.

 • 
Connect with Jordan • on 
Twitter • , 
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jordan@jordanharbinger.com • and let him know!

 • 
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TikTok • and 
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1091: Troubled Teen Industry | Skeptical Sunday

From makeup to merchandising: Rock legend Gene Simmons reveals the business strategy behind KISS' 50-year reign as a cultural phenomenon.

What We Discuss with Gene Simmons:

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According to Gene Simmons of KISS fame, pursuing wealth isn't just about personal gain but about creating value and jobs for others. • Like a stone thrown into a pond, he sees wealth creation rippling outward to benefit society, even when the wealthy person might not be particularly altruistic.

Gene's metamorphosis from an impoverished immigrant child who had never seen television or tasted jam into a global rock star serves as a powerful metaphor for the American Dream's transformative potential.
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KISS' innovative approach to band sustainability focused on building devoted fan loyalty rather than chasing hit singles, creating what Gene describes as an "album band" culture. • This strategy, like planting a tree rather than picking flowers, prioritized long-term growth over immediate success.

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Behind the makeup and theatrical persona, Gene reveals himself to be an unexpectedly scholarly figure, displaying deep knowledge of theology, history, and business. • His ability to counter religious critics with biblical verses and his understanding of entertainment industry economics show how knowledge can be wielded as both shield and sword.

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Gene demonstrates that reinvention is always possible through decisive action. • As he puts it: "Don't like your looks? Change them. Don't like your name? Change it. Don't like where you live? Move." This philosophy of taking control of your circumstances, rather than being controlled by them, is something anyone can apply to their own life's journey, regardless of their starting point.

 • And much more...

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1092: Gene Simmons | KISS and Make-Up

Russell Brand (@rustyrockets) is a comedian, broadcaster, actor, podcaster, columnist, political commentator, mental health and drug rehabilitation activist, and author of twelve books — including Recovery: Freedom from Our Addictions.

What We Discuss with Russell Brand:

 • How the concept of 
the twelve-step program is applicable to all forms of attachment • as a tool for transition.

 • 
Why does it usually take a serious crisis to spur people toward seeking help • for their addictions?

 • 
Addiction is really the result of reaching for something external that already exists internally • — but exists in a place that’s either unknown or inaccessible.

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Do we really overcome addiction, or is it an ongoing struggle • that requires constant attention and maintenance?

What does addiction want?
 • And much more...

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441: Russell Brand | Finding Freedom from Our Addictions

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