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How to Hack Your Nervous System (Kristin Neff)
Is perfectionism secretly sabotaging you? When is the right time to draw boundaries at work? And, why are competent women often judged more harshly than competent men? Katty Kay is joined by the world's leading research expert on self-compassion to answer all this and more. Email: doingitanyway@goalhanger.com Video…
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Can JD Vance Survive Donald Trump? (Part 1)
Is JD Vance Trump’s heir or Trump’s victim? How did his Appalachian upbringing shape his political identity today? And, why does his story resonate so strongly with working-class America? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Listen to the full series: Sign up to become a…
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210. Todd Blanche’s Humiliating U-Turn: Will Trump Make Him Pay?
Is Trump’s ‘anti-weaponization fund’ finally dead? Can DC Attorney General, Jeanine Pirro, survive Trump’s reflecting pool tirade? And, what is really driving Abdul El-Sayed’s success in the Michigan Senate race? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Summer sale is here…
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Affordability Rules the Midterms. Trump Calls It 'Made Up'
What does “affordability” mean, and who should we trust to deliver it? Democrats are pounding the affordability message hard, saying President Trump began a global tariff war and a war in Iran that have both pushed prices up for Americans. We’ll talk about what actual ideas Democrats are offering to bring relief. The…
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Why High Achievers Still Feel Like Frauds (Anne-Marie Imafidon)
Is there a cure to imposter syndrome? What’s the secret to walking into any room with confidence? And, do smart people really make more mistakes? Katty Kay is joined by computer scientist and founder of Stemettes, Anne-Marie Imafidon to answer all this and more. Email: doingitanyway@goalhanger.com Video Editor: Kieron…
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209. Netanyahu Vs Zelensky: Who Has Trump’s Ear?
Has the Trump-Netanyahu alliance reached breaking point? What was the real reason for Laura Loomer’s pivot on Ukraine? And, will California Governor Gavin Newsom’s recent scandal be his downfall? Katty Kay is joined by political journalist and managing editor of The Bulwark, Sam Stein, as they answer all these…
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208. Are the Democrats Too Broke to Win the Midterms?
What is the Democratic Party’s biggest challenge to beat Trump in the midterms? Does Troy Jackson stand a chance as Graham Platner’s replacement in Maine’s Senate race? And, should the White House Correspondents’ Dinner be cancelled next year? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions…
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The Midterm Impact Of Progressives, Election Deniers & Iran
Progressive Democrats are surging in primary elections across the country, but the party establishment is worried they’ll lose this November. Republicans think those progressives will be easier to beat, too. So how will this intra-party fight among Democrats play out and determine control of Congress? And why is the…
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The Leadership Mistake Almost Everyone Makes (Adam Grant)
*Doing it Anyway with Katty Kay* How can managers give advice people actually listen to? What's the best way to earn a promotion without burning out? And, could procrastination actually improve your work? Katty Kay is joined by organisational psychologist, Adam Grant, to answer all these questions and more. Email…
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207. Is Trump Preparing for a Ground Invasion of Iran?
Does Trump have any exit strategy for the Iran conflict? Why does the US keep making the same foreign policy mistake? And, are the Democrats able to fight against Trump’s election meddling in the midterms? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Summer sale is here: get an…
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206. How Trump Is Using China to Sabotage the Midterms
Is Trump trying to engineer a 'hate election'? Is there any evidence Beijing interfered in the 2020 presidential election? And, has the FBI really been told to stop investigating ICE agents? Join Katty Kay and Anthony Scaramucci as they answer all these questions and more. Summer sale is here: get an annual membership…
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How Should Lawmakers Balance Privacy and Transparency About Their Health?
Senator Mitch McConnell was absent from Capitol Hill for weeks. Rumors and conspiracies swirled until he recently reappeared and said he was in medical care recovering from a fall. He’s not the only politician who’s hid their health from the public eye – Joe Biden, for instance, tried to keep concerns about his health…
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The Hidden Psychology of Confident People (Ally Love)
*Doing It Anyway with Katty Kay* What is the ultimate confidence hack anyone can build? How can you handle early career failure without losing confidence? And, what’s the best way of feeling fear, and doing it anyway? Katty Kay is joined by Ally Love, Peloton instructor and entrepreneur, to answer all these questions…
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Graham Platner Drops Out In Maine Senate Race
Democrats badly want to win control of the Senate this fall, but they just suffered a bad blow: Graham Platner, their candidate in Maine, dropped out of the race after facing rape allegations. Whose job was it to vet Platner? And what do Democrats do with this race now? Then, from cryptocurrency profits to calling the…
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No, The Supreme Court Didn’t Make Trump Unilaterally More Powerful
The Supreme Court finished its term with some pre-July 4th fireworks by issuing decisions that continue to shape the powers of the presidency. But how solid is this narrative out there that Trump benefits from a conservative-leaning court? The justices also loosened the leash for how much the parties can coordinate…
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Who Speaks For The Parties? Dems and GOP Fight It Out
Are socialists taking over the Democratic Party? New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a proud Democratic Socialist, won some stunning victories in Congressional primaries. His chosen candidates beat out more mainstream Democrats. Republicans have their own issues. President Trump met with several GOP senators and things got…
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Is Anyone Happy With Trump’s Iran Deal?
Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code KCRW at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/KCRW President Trump is lauding his peace deal between the U.S. and Iran as a success – one far greater than the deal former President Obama brokered. But even members of his own party are…
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The World Cup Is Getting Outplayed By Politics
Politics cast a big shadow over several big sporting events this week. The President’s immigration policies are affecting players’ and fans’ plans to travel to World Cup events in the U.S., the Administration hosts a UFC event on the White House lawn, and Trump caused disruption and was met with boos when he visited…
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Why Did Iowa Republicans Snub The Trump-Backed Candidate?
Iowa Republicans picked Zach Lahn over the Trump-backed Randy Feenstra in the gubernatorial primary. Lahn’s a farmer who spoke about the pain of high fertilizer prices and cancer caused by pesticides, earning him support from the MAHA. Was this some rebuke of Trump, or just voters looking for the right person to make…
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Introducing "Intention to Treat: Money and Misdiagnosis"
We bring you an episode of "Intention to Treat: The Race Equation." It's a new series from the New England Journal of Medicine that investigates how race-specific diagnostic tools harm Black patients and contribute to growing health inequities.
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Senate Control Rides On Paxton, Texas’ Flawed GOP Pick
Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code KCRW at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/KCRW Texas Republicans are pinning their hopes on Senate candidate Ken Paxton, the state attorney general who was impeached for abusing his office. Maine Democrats are pinning theirs on Graham…
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Trump’s $1.8B Fund Draws Cries of ‘Brazen Corruption’
Take your personal data back with Incogni! Use code KCRW at the link below and get 60% off an annual plan: https://incogni.com/KCRW What is an anti-weaponization fund? Is it a legit use of taxpayer dollars to help people of all political stripes who were wronged by their government, or is it a corrupt slush fund to…
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The Gerrymandering Rush Is Leaving Voters In the Dust
Some voters are in the dark about which districts they live in and who their candidates are because officials in several states and the president are obsessed with redrawing congressional maps. The latest push on redistricting comes after the Supreme Court struck down parts of the Voting Rights Act. Also, public…
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The Abortion Debate Returns With Risks For Both Parties
Abortion is back at center stage in our politics after a federal appeals court halted access to a mail-order abortion medication. We’ll talk about next steps in the Supreme Court and the decision facing both parties on whether to lean into this issue at this moment. Democrats know it can galvanize their base, but do…
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Supreme Court Ruling Threatens Black Representation In Congress
The Supreme Court gutted a key piece of the Voting Rights Act, and Louisiana lawmakers are moving fast to redraw district maps ahead of this year’s midterms. The decision could help Republicans’ chances to hold on to their House majority, while delivering a blow to Black representation in Congress. Conspiracy theories…
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