Mike Rowe
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Where Does Craftsmanship Fit in a Disposable World?
A conversation about making things, breaking things, and figuring out what's worth keeping.
His Neighborhood Burned Down — And Rebuilding Might Be Worse
Adam Carolla watched his neighborhood burn. Then he watched something else burn even slower — the system that's supposed to rebuild it.
The Baby Bust Nobody Saw Coming and Why It Matters
Nick Eberstadt, an American political economist, talks about the numbers — and somewhere along the way, the numbers started talking back.
It's Not the Story You've Been Told
After watching the national champion game, you might want to ask yourself a simple question: What if the story of basketball itself ... isn't true?
The Hidden Crisis That Could Change Everything
A conversation with Mike Cadenezzi, who gets into something that sounds like science fiction but isn't — polymetallic nodules.
How Are Californians Accepting This Fraud?
Is California America's model — or warning sign?
What the U.S. Military Won't Cut to Stay #1 in the World
Michael Cadenazzi is trying to make sure we can still build things we need to defend ourselves. Not someday, but right now.
I Tried AI for Fun. Now I've Got Questions.
In this clip, we get into AI — not the shiny version, but the part where a tool starts to feel like something else.
The Moral Question I Can't Shake
Jan Jekielek talks about something so disturbing, so hard to believe, that most people's first instinct is to look away.
Are We Ready for War?
Palmer Luckey talks about defense spending, military readiness, autonomous weapons, and the dirty truth that money alone can't solve a productivity problem.
How a Small Town Lawyer Sparked a National Conversation
Jeff Childers, a commercial litigator from Gainesville, stumbled into a second career during the pandemic when he sued his own county over a mask mandate.
Why Hard Work Isn't About Quitting One Day
Entrepreneurship sounds sexy. Leadership sounds noble. Retirement sounds inevitable. But none of those words mean what you think they mean.
Is California a Warning for the Rest of the Country?
California is one of the richest places on earth — so why does it feel like so many things aren't working?
Food Fraud and the Stuff We Probably Shouldn't Eat
Anna Vocino and Mike Rowe want to tell you why they think she's awesome and why this conversation is worth your time.
Before Comedy Needed Permission ... And Getting Away With It
What an honor to interview David Zucker. And what a relief to learn that he can still make me laugh.
I Did Not Know This About Johnny Carson
Why did Johnny stop talking to Joan Rivers? (Spoiler: It involves more than just a missed birthday card.)
Why Wynn Claybaugh and I Are Momma's Boys and Proud of It
Claybaugh is an accomplished entrepreneur, best-selling author, well-known philanthropist, and unapologetic momma's boy who runs over a hundred Paul Mitchell Schools.
Can AI Build Your Home?
Ryan Fink and Ty Frackiewicz discuss the growing role of Artificial Intelligence in homebuilding and construction — fields that have always depended on skilled tradespeople.
The Neurodivergent Workforce No One Wants To Talk About
Danny Combs is the father of an autistic child. Danny talked about the autistic community's role in closing the skills gap and the extraordinary impact of T.A.C.T., a nonprofit he formed.
The Secret to Smiling Through the Pain
Joey Jones left his legs in Afghanistan 15 years ago, when an IED nearly killed him.