Episodes

  • A Conservative Case for Liberal Education

    A Conservative Case for Liberal Education
    May 16 2025
    Not so long ago, conservative intellectuals believed universities were worth fighting for. Today, conservatives seem more inclined to burn them down. Today on the show, conservative political theorist and professor Jonathan Marks makes the case that liberal education is an antidote to this despair, because the true purpose of college is to encourage people to be reasonable. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Want more bite-sized insights from the best new nonfiction delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our Book of the Day newsletter
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    17 mins
  • The Ideological Brain

    The Ideological Brain
    May 15 2025
    📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Want more bite-sized insights from the best new nonfiction delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our Book of the Day newsletter
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    18 mins
  • How to Live Forever. Well, Almost Forever.

    How to Live Forever. Well, Almost Forever.
    May 14 2025
    Eric Topol is the executive vice president and a professor of molecular medicine at Scripps Research, the largest nonprofit biomedical institute in the United States. He is also a practicing cardiologist and one of the ten most-cited medical researchers. His new book is Super Agers: An Evidence-Based Approach to Longevity. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Want more bite-sized insights from the best new nonfiction delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our Book of the Day newsletter
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    12 mins
  • The Navy SEAL Way to Turn Stress into Success

    The Navy SEAL Way to Turn Stress into Success
    May 13 2025
    Retired Navy SEAL commander and performance expert Rich Diviney reveals a revolutionary method for training individuals and teams to perform at their best, no matter what. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Want more bite-sized insights from the best new nonfiction delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our Book of the Day newsletter
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    11 mins
  • A Playbook for Building the Future

    A Playbook for Building the Future
    May 12 2025
    Today, we hear from Jake Knapp, the guy who helped build Gmail, about his new book, Click. It's an innovative guide for starting big projects the smart way.
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    10 mins
  • Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry

    Raising Calm Kids in a World of Worry
    May 9 2025
    Kids today are more susceptible than ever to anxiety and stress. Fortunately, there are ways to help. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Want more bite-sized insights from the best new nonfiction delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our Book of the Day newsletter
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    13 mins
  • The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift

    The Strategic Genius of Taylor Swift
    May 8 2025
    Taylor Swift isn’t just a once-in-a-generation talent. She's also a brilliant businesswoman, says Harvard Business Review editor Kevin Evers, whose career is a masterclass in brand-building, audience engagement, and tactical reinvention. 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Want more bite-sized insights from the best new nonfiction delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our Book of the Day newsletter
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    13 mins
  • How to Fall in Love with Questions

    How to Fall in Love with Questions
    May 7 2025
    A new way to thrive in times of uncertainty. 📕 How to Fall in Love with Questions by Elizabeth Weingarten 📱 Follow The Next Big Idea Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen 📩 Want more bite-sized insights from the best new nonfiction delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for our Book of the Day newsletter
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    12 mins