The Jordan Harbinger Show
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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Mar 29, 2026 • 50min
1304: Remote Viewing | Skeptical Sunday
Nick Pell, a writer and researcher who investigates historical and scientific claims, takes on Project Stargate and remote viewing. He traces Cold War origins, flawed experiments, and why large-scale government funding failed to produce usable intelligence. The discussion covers protocols, high-profile figures, failed replications, and how debunked ideas later became commercialized.
Mar 27, 2026 • 1h 39min
1303: Self-Invited Guest Puts Friendship to the Test | Feedback Friday
A rent-free roommate surprise from a long-absent friend forces tough boundary talk. Family dynamics get unpacked as a sister’s bullying and enmeshment are explored. A menacing neighbor turns a cul-de-sac into a safety nightmare and legal strategies are laid out. Off-grid communication gear for travel is recommended.
23 snips
Mar 24, 2026 • 1h 39min
1302: Mariana van Zeller | The Drug Cartels Running Small-Town America
Mariana van Zeller, investigative journalist known for deep undercover reporting on cartels and trafficking. She exposes how Mexican cartels embed in small-town America, how commercial airlines and everyday networks move drugs, and the rise of fentanyl mixed with xylazine causing horrific wounds. She also reveals her on-the-ground methods for building trust and staying safe while reporting in dangerous places.
63 snips
Mar 22, 2026 • 55min
1301: Electric Vehicles | Skeptical Sunday
Nick Pell, writer and researcher who analyzes electric vehicles and their impacts. He examines lifecycle emissions vs tailpipe claims. He explores how regional electricity mix changes an EV’s cleanliness. He digs into battery materials, Congo cobalt ethics, and mining harms. He also covers carbon debt, break-even mileage, charging practicality, costs, and recycling tradeoffs.
20 snips
Mar 20, 2026 • 1h 14min
1300: As a Cop You're No Stranger to Pal's DV Danger | Feedback Friday
Listeners weigh in on a friend stuck with an angry, wall-punching partner and whether to intervene or set boundaries. A harrowing IVF-to-ICU story explores grief, broken promises, and navigating painful social gestures. New-parent worries about grandparents oversharing and AI-mangled baby photos spark tips for private photo-sharing and setting family rules.
64 snips
Mar 17, 2026 • 1h 29min
1299: Laowhy86 | Decoding the Secret Slang of China's Censored Internet
Matthew Tai (C Milk), host of The China Show and commentator on Chinese internet culture. He unpacks how WeChat's all-in-one ecosystem enables surveillance. He explains how coded slang, memes, and blank-paper tactics evolve to dodge censors. He covers AI-driven preemptive bans, creative protest methods, and youth pushback like "lying flat."
29 snips
Mar 16, 2026 • 58min
1298: Bjorn Ekeberg | The Evidence-Backed Benefits of Red Light Therapy
Bjorn Ekeberg, co-founder and CEO of Recharge Health who builds evidence-based red/near-infrared therapy devices, breaks down science from hype. He explains why near-infrared matters, how targeted on-skin dosing beats gimmicks, and what conditions light can realistically help. Expect talk on recovery, inflammation, mitochondrial mechanisms, dosing rules, and surprising uses like sleep and hair.
101 snips
Mar 15, 2026 • 1h 36min
1297: Iran | Out of the Loop
Ryan McBeth, an intelligence analyst focused on Middle East affairs, gives historical context and operational analysis on Iran. He traces Persia’s deep history, the 1953 coup, and the 1979 revolution. He explains Iran’s proxy strategy, the IRGC’s role, nuclear and cyber risks, AI deepfakes in wartime, maritime threats in the Strait of Hormuz, and realistic outcomes if the regime falters.
39 snips
Mar 13, 2026 • 1h 22min
1296: Saving Bro's Soul from Alt-Right Rabbit Hole | Feedback Friday
A sibling races to pull a teen back from alt-right influencers and the psychology that makes forbidden ideas sticky. Practical tactics for rebuilding critical thinking, emotional connection, and alternatives to radicalization. Options and limits when an elderly ex‑in‑law is being exploited at home. Teen zoning out, attention issues, and study tools including AI-assisted notes and focus settings.
48 snips
Mar 10, 2026 • 1h 34min
1295: Nir Eyal | Why Your Beliefs Matter More Than Your Willpower
Nir Eyal, author and researcher on habit formation and the psychology of belief, explains why belief — not willpower — determines whether you keep going. He breaks down how limiting beliefs shape pain, persistence, and identity. Short techniques like mental contrasting and perspective turnarounds are highlighted to help replace debilitating beliefs and sustain action.
