The Jordan Harbinger Show
Episodes
947: Getting Back on Track After Cyberbully's Attack | Feedback Friday
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How do you get your life back on track after it was disrupted so thoroughly by a cyberbully's campaign to ruin your reputation? Welcome to Feedback Fr...
946: Michael McQueen | Mastering the Art of Changing Minds
30 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is polite persuasion impossible among the presently polarized populace? Mindstuck: Mastering the Art of Changing Minds author Michael McQueen has answ...
945: Estranged from Son for What His Sister's Done | Feedback Friday
26 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The ex-wife turned your son against you because you called the cops when her daughter was caught on camera stealing from you. Welcome to Feedback Frid...
944: Zach Weinersmith | Out-of-This-World Hurdles to Colonizing Mars
23 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
What hurdles must humanity face before it can inhabit the final frontier? A City on Mars co-author Zach Weinersmith is here to ground us with the fact...
943: Still Loves His Bride But Seeks Sex on the Side | Feedback Friday
19 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
You love your wife, but a surgical mishap makes sex painful for her. Is there an ethical way to have your needs met elsewhere? Welcome to Feedback Fri...
942: Ken Adams | The Confusing Dynamics of Covert Incest
16 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How does emotional enmeshment (aka covert incest) with a parent shape our mental health and relationships? Dr. Ken Adams is here to help us understand...
941: Yearning for Abusive Ex Leaves You Perplexed | Feedback Friday
12 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It would be wise to avoid your domestically violent ex and her creepy, extorting family, so why do you want her back so much? Welcome to Feedback Frid...
940: Byron Reese | Humanity's Mysterious Journey from Antiquity to AI
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How coded into our DNA are the universal innovations that have driven human history globally? Futurist Byron Reese shares what he's uncovered here! Wh...
939: Teen Blackmailed in the Buff Has Suffered Enough | Feedback Friday
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The high school principal wants your girlfriend's nude photo for his 'investigation' into the hacker who got her to send it. Welcome to Feedback Frida...
938: The Worst Part of Waking up Is Sis Is in a Cult | Feedback Friday
29 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your sister's life is dominated by a coffee kibbutz cult. What can you do to make her see the light and come back to reality? Welcome to Feedback Frid...
937: Oliver Stone | Nuclear Now
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nuclear Now director Oliver Stone joins us to advocate for nuclear power as a better alternative to wind, solar, and other green energy solutions. Wha...
936: Family Can't Know About Sister's OnlyFans Show | Feedback Friday
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The accidental discovery of your sister's OnlyFans show has you worried it's only a matter of time before the family finds out. Welcome to Feedback Fr...
935: Ben Macintyre | Escaping from a Nazi Fortress Prison
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for adventure with Ben Macintyre, author of Prisoners of the Castle: An Epic Story of Survival and Escape from Colditz, the Nazis' Fortress Pr...
934: Houthis in Yemen | Out of the Loop
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who are Yemen's Houthis, and what threat do they pose to us here in the West? Intelligence analyst Ryan McBeth brings us in from Out of the Loop. Wel...
933: Are You Fine After Fire or a Trauma Denier? | Feedback Friday
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you really fine after a fire consumed your home and all you owned, or is there trauma you’re still taking time to process? Welcome to Feedback...
932: Mike Kelland | A Planetary Approach to Fixing the Climate Crisis
12 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What novel scientific breakthroughs will bring us back from the brink of total climate catastrophe? Mike Kelland of Planetary Technologies explains he...
931: Trust is Twisted by Thirsty Therapist Resisted | Feedback Friday
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You distanced yourself from a randy shrink after his attempt at a psychia-tryst. How do you ensure he's not harming others? Welcome to Feedback Friday...
930: Morgan Housel | The Power of Preparation Over Prediction
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If we can't predict the future, how can we prepare for a future in which we'll thrive? We consult Same As Ever author Morgan Housel for answers! What ...
929: David Eagleman | Exploring the Brain's Inner Cosmos
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What unknown frontiers reside inside the human brain? Dr. David Eagleman, host of the original iHeart podcast Inner Cosmos, helps us chart a course he...
928: Whisper or Withhold Stepson's Paternity Untold? | Feedback Friday
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your stepson doesn't know your late husband wasn't his real father. Is it your place to clue him in against his mother's wishes? Welcome to Feedback F...
927: Miko Peled | Journey of an Israeli in Palestine
28 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What's an anti-Zionist Israeli's take on current events? Miko Peled, author of The General's Son: Journey of an Israeli in Palestine, is here to share...
926: Is Compassion Apt for Abusive Ex, Kneecapped? | Feedback Friday
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your abusive ex was grievously injured by his now-new ex for cheating. Should you visit him in hospital or let him suffer alone? Welcome to Feedback F...
925: Mosab Hassan Yousef | The Green Prince of Hamas Redux
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Enjoy this deluxe edition of our initial chat with 'Son of Hamas' author Mosab Hassan Yousef, featuring exclusive new insights into Israel's current e...
924: Chris DeArmitt | Rethinking Plastic's Environmental Impact
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Plastics Paradox author Chris DeArmitt joins us to separate fact from fiction around plastic's impact on our health and the environment. What We D...
923: She's Losing Sleep Over a Dangerous Creep | Feedback Friday
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A stalker who suffers from schizophrenia has your neighbor in fear for her life, and law enforcement can't do much about it. Welcome to Feedback Frida...
922: Mosab Hassan Yousef | Son of Hamas Founder Denounces Terror Group
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join us for insights from former Hamas member Mosab Hassan Yousef on the escalated Israel conflict and his perspectives on building a path to peace. W...
921: Mitch Prinstein | The Perks and Perils of Popularity
14 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can we cultivate the likability that accompanies popularity without yielding to its status-seeking negatives? Popular author Mitch Prinstein weighs in...
920: Would It Defeat Her to Know Husband's a Cheater? | Feedback Friday
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should you alert a newlywed to the fact that her husband slept in your bed after neglecting to inform you he was even married? Welcome to Feedback Fri...
919: Chris Miller | Chip War: The Battle for Semiconductor Supremacy
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How high are the geopolitical and technological stakes in the international struggle for semiconductor supremacy? Chip War author Chris Miller chimes ...
918: Tom Hardin | Tipper X: The Man Behind Wall Street's Biggest Sting
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How did Tom Hardin go from insider trading to becoming Tipper X, one of the most prolific informants in securities fraud history? Join us as Tom tells...
917: Friendship Friction Due to Cocaine Addiction | Feedback Friday
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The reputation you've spent your professional life building is threatened by association with your cocaine-addicted friend. Welcome to Feedback Friday...
916: Jim Latrache | How a Drug Dealer Became an Agent in North Korea
31 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How does a Danish ex-con wind up as a secret agent dealing arms in North Korea? Jim Latrache (aka Mr. James from The Mole) reveals all here! What We D...
915: Mom's Crush on Star Has Gone Way Too Far | Feedback Friday
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you get your mother-in-law to understand the celebrity crush she thinks she's dating probably doesn't know she exists? Welcome to Feedback Frid...
914: Ben Lamm | Resurrecting the Woolly Mammoth
24 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
After their tragic extinction, will woolly mammoths once again walk the world alongside humanity? Colossal's Ben Lamm is here to de-extinct our skepti...
913: Trust Betrayed by Wife Who Strayed (2,300 Times) | Feedback Friday
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
2,300 messages discovered on your wife's old phone reveal her prolific infidelity that spanned years of your 24-year marriage. Welcome to Feedback Fri...
912: Matthew Dunn | Iranian Hit Squads in the UK and US
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why are Iranian hit squads operating in the UK and even the US? Former MI6 intelligence officer and spy novelist Matthew Dunn shares his inside info h...
911: Esther Perel | Cheating, Argument, and Conflict
17 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Where should we begin examining our problems with relationships, cheating, conflict, and more? Legendary therapist Esther Perel talks us through it he...
910: 90% of the Time, Parents Aren't Toxic Every Time | Feedback Friday
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you and your sis endure life under your parents—who are "only" abusive 10% of the time—until you're old enough to leave? Welcome to Feedbac...
909: Israel and Hamas | Out of the Loop
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What brought long-term hostilities between Israel and Hamas to a boiling point, and what happens next? Ryan McBeth brings us in from Out of the Loop. ...
908: Tobias Rose-Stockwell | Dismantling the Outrage Machine
10 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Outrage Machine author Tobias Rose-Stockwell explains how social media fuels our negative emotions and disrupts society — and what we can do about i...
907: Sis Lives to Excess, and Dad's Remembering Less | Feedback Friday
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is your mean drunk sister really the best choice to care for your dad while he's going through the early stages of dementia? Welcome to Feedback Frida...
906: Shane Parrish | Decoding Decisions Through Clear Thinking
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Learn how to optimize decision-making, gain competitive advantage, and live more intentionally through clear thinking with Farnam Street's Shane Parri...
905: A New Civil War in Sudan | Out of the Loop
03 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Who are the key players in Sudan's new civil war, and what's the "best" way this can play out? ICRC's Dr. Gasim Mohammed takes us behind the scenes!We...
904: Ditching Bad Dad Would Make You So Glad | Feedback Friday
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do you overcome your abusive father's harassment and protect yourself from his unhinged, unwelcome intrusions in the future? Welcome to Feedback F...
903: Dan Ariely | Why Rational People Believe Irrational Things
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What makes rational people believe irrational things? For that matter, how do we know we're the ones being rational? Misbelief author Dan Ariely expl...
902: Michael Easter | Rewiring Your Scarcity Brain in a World of Excess
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of constantly craving what you don't have instead of being satisfied with what you do? Scarcity Brain author Michael Easter is here to help! Wha...
901: Lawns | Skeptical Sunday
24 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your lawn may be your pride and joy, but is there an environmentally friendly alternative? Join us in the weeds with Michael Regilio on Skeptical Sund...
900: Is Three a Crowd When Parents Swing Out Loud? | Feedback Friday
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your openly swinging friends brought a third into their relationship, and you worry about how it's affecting their kids. Welcome to another Feedback F...
899: Jennifer Cohen | Live the Life You Want, Not the Life You Get
21 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bigger, Better, Bolder author Jennifer Cohen helps us develop the confidence to pursue the life we want instead of settling for the life we get. What ...
898: Forrest Galante | Seeking Unicorns and Resurrecting the Dodo
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante rejoins us to discuss rediscovering "lost" species and why we should resurrect the dodo, thylacine, and woolly mamm...
897: Is Friendship Defeated Because You Dry Cheated? | Feedback Friday
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should you throw in the friendship towel after a feckless frottage foul with someone's significant other? Can you make it right? Welcome to Feedback F...
896: Captain Max Hardberger | The Man Who Steals Ships from Pirates
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Recovering stolen ships from pirates in the world's most troubled waters is big business, and Captain Max Hardberger is here to steer us through it. W...
895: Robert Waldinger | Unlocking the Science of Happiness
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What can an 85-year study tell us about the science of happiness, and how can we leverage this knowledge to live the good life? Robert Waldinger expla...
894: Psychics and Tarot Cards | Skeptical Sunday
10 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Even if psychics and tarot cards can't give you reliable advice from the great beyond, what's the harm? Join us for Skeptical Sunday with David C. Sma...
893: Make Ex's Hard Life Nice without Self-Sacrifice? | Feedback Friday
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can you balance support for an unlucky but amicable ex with personal boundaries that keep you tethered to your own improvement? Welcome to Feedback Fr...
892: Tim Urban | What's Our Problem (And How Do We Solve It)?
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wait But Why's Tim Urban helps us find ways to cope with the chaos of current events in his new book, What's Our Problem?: A Self-Help Book for Societ...
891: Andrea Dunlop | Exposing Medical Child Abuse
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Women Are The Fiercest Creatures author and Nobody Should Believe Me podcast host Andrea Dunlop joins us to discuss the prevalence of medical child ab...
890: Bioplastics | Skeptical Sunday
03 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On this Skeptical Sunday, comedian Michael Regilio joins us to discuss the pros and cons of bioplastics and the importance of responsible plastic use....
889: Win Against Addiction Uncovers Old Afflictions | Feedback Friday
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Guilt over stealing from your dad under the thrall of addiction also makes you ponder how his actions influenced your addiction. Welcome to Feedback F...
888: Marc Andreessen | Exploring the Power, Peril, and Potential of AI
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
AI advocate Marc Andreessen joins us to clear up misconceptions about AI and discuss its potential impact on job creation, creativity, and moral reaso...
887: Andy Clark | How Our Minds Predict and Shape Reality
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
University of Sussex cognitive philosophy professor Andy Clark joins us to discuss how our brains experience and manipulate the reality that surrounds...
886: Flat Earthers | Skeptical Sunday
27 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why do some insist Earth is flat despite thousands of years of evidence to the contrary? Dave Farina joins us for Skeptical Sunday to round up some an...
885: No Need to Be Chummy with a Grandad So Scummy | Feedback Friday
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you right to cut ties with your grandpa now that his sociopathic, incestuous, and pedophilic history has come to light? Welcome to Feedback Friday...
884: What We Can Learn from Envy | Deep Dive
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Join Jordan and Gabe for this deep dive into the lessons we can learn when we enlist envy as a teacher rather than a bitter reminder of what we don't ...
883: Annie Ikpa | The Campaign to End Child Sacrifice
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Video editor Annie Ikpa explains how she galvanized a movement to ban child sacrifice in Uganda, and what's in store for the fight ahead. What We Dis...
882: Homeopathy | Skeptical Sunday
20 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is homeopathy an effective alternative medicine or an unproven, unscientific sham? Comedian Michael Regilio joins us for Skeptical Sunday to find out!...
881: Finding Your Angle in Covert Love Triangle | Feedback Friday
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When the circle of trust between you, your best friend, and his girlfriend accidentally turns into a covert love triangle, it might be Feedback Friday...
880: Ian Bremmer | Dealing with a World In Disarray
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Power of Crisis author Ian Bremmer rejoins us to assess the top threats facing our world today and the difficult choices they may force us to make...
879: Kevin Dutton | Are You a Psychopath (And Is That So Terrible)?
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Wisdom of Psychopaths author Kevin Dutton rejoins us to discuss how we can tell if we're psychopaths and why it might not be such a bad thing. Wha...
878: Body Language | Skeptical Sunday
13 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can we accurately read someone's body language to gain access to their innermost thoughts? Andrew Gold joins us on this Skeptical Sunday to find out! ...
877: Blame's All Mine — Her Personality's Borderline | Feedback Friday
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Can a happy life with your BPD-addled wife ever be possible if she won't take responsibility for the chaos she causes? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And...
876: Kelly Richmond Pope | How Fraud Became a Trillion-Dollar Industry
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fool Me Once author Kelly Richmond Pope explains how fraud became a trillion-dollar industry and helps us avoid becoming its latest victims. What We ...
875: Jonathan Kennedy | How Pathogens Have Shaped Our World
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pathogenesis: A History of the World in Eight Plagues author Jonathan Kennedy joins us to discuss how microscopic pathogens have shaped our world. Wha...
874: Ayurveda | Skeptical Sunday
06 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is there scientific legitimacy to the ancient Indian medicinal practice of Ayurveda? Dave Farina joins us on this Skeptical Sunday to find out! On Thi...
873: Custody Fiction Leads to Co-Parenting Friction | Feedback Friday
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Co-parenting with your stepson's chaotic mom is challenging when she invents reasons she should have custody. Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in case ...
872: Paul Hutchinson | Beyond the Politics of "Sound of Freedom"
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sound of Freedom executive producer Paul Hutchinson joins us for a politics-free conversation about the horrible truth behind modern child traffickin...
871: Julian Walker | How Conspiracy Theories Make Society Sick
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Conspirituality co-author Julian Walker joins us to discuss how influencers have curdled New Age spirituality and wellness with the politics of parano...
870: Personality Tests | Skeptical Sunday
30 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are personality tests valuable tools based on science, or just horoscopes in a lab coat? Comedian Michael Regilio joins us for Skeptical Sunday to fin...
869: Living in Strife Since Ending a Life | Feedback Friday
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your boyfriend's not been the same since accidentally killing his mother's assailant. What can you do to help him? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in ...
868: Remi Adeleke | The Ex-Royal/Ex-SEAL Who Fights Organ Harvesting
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ex-royal/Ex-SEAL Remi Adeleke shares an adventurous life spent between two continents and his efforts to end human trafficking and illegal organ harve...
867: Rory Stewart | Walking Across Afghanistan and Iran
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
GiveDirectly President Rory Stewart talks about "mad" politics, long walks in warzones, and ensuring our charitable donations actually aid people in n...
866: Astrology | Skeptical Sunday
23 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do zodiac signs dictate demeanors and destinies, or are horoscopes hogwash? Dave Farina consults the stars about astrology with us here on Skeptical S...
865: Can Relationship Live on If China Takes Taiwan? | Feedback Friday
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can you convince your politically active girlfriend to flee with you to safety should China ever invade Taiwan? Welcome to Feedback Friday! And in...
864: Caroline Rose | Captagon and the New Age of Narco-Diplomacy
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
New Lines Institute's Caroline Rose explains how captagon, a drug you may have never heard of, is propping up genocidal regimes in the Middle East. Wh...
863: Juan Zarate | Waging Financial War on Rogue Regimes
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Treasury's War author Juan Zarate joins us to discuss how the US wields its financial power against terrorism, rogue states, and global crime syndicat...
862: Targeted Ads | Skeptical Sunday
16 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do personalized ads enhance our online experience or intolerably invade our privacy? Andrew Gold joins us on this Skeptical Sunday to uncover the trut...
861: 35 and Chaste — Is It Too Late? | Feedback Friday
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
At 35, how do you disclose your virginity on a date that might lead to sex without ensuring the continuation of said virginity? Welcome to Feedback Fr...
860: Mitchell Prothero | Cocaine, Murder, and Dirty Money in Europe
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Project Brazen's Mitchell Prothero reveals Europe’s cocaine crisis through the stories of cartel thugs, cops, journalists, and victims caught in the...
859: Bradley Schurman | Demographic Collapse in Russia, China, & the US
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Demographic futurist Bradley Schurman joins us to explore a future where over-65s outnumber under-18s — and the changes society will have to face. W...
858: Fast Fashion | Skeptical Sunday
09 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We delve into the drawbacks of fast fashion while highlighting the benefits of mindful wardrobe choices on this Skeptical Sunday with Michael Regilio!...
857: Forever on the Lam from a Blackmailing Scam? | Feedback Friday
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should you worry that a blackmailer tipped you off to the FBI 10 years ago and it's been waiting to nab you at the border? Welcome to Feedback Friday!...
856: Ian Urbina | Maritime Misdeeds on the Outlaw Ocean
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Urbina is a journalist, the director of The Outlaw Ocean Project, and the author of The Outlaw Ocean: Journeys Across the Last Untamed Frontier. W...
855: Russia's Wagner Group and Why Coups Fail | Out of the Loop
04 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is Russia's Wagner Group, and why did it recently try to depose Putin? John Lechner and Brian Klaas explain on this episode of Out of the Loop! O...
854: Fireworks | Skeptical Sunday
02 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fireworks cause pollution and health risks while disturbing veterans and pets. On this Skeptical Sunday with David C. Smalley, can we find alternative...
853: Memories of Trauma or Therapy-Induced Drama? | Feedback Friday
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Your sister's therapy is dredging up traumatic "memories" you're not even sure are real, and it's tearing your family apart. Welcome to Feedback Frida...
852: Ryan Montgomery | The Hacker Who Hunts Child Predators Part Two
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Montgomery (@0dayCTF) is a professional cyber security specialist, the founder of Pentester (JORDAN15), and an ethical hacker known for exposing ...
851: Ryan Montgomery | The Hacker Who Hunts Child Predators Part One
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Montgomery (@0dayCTF) is a professional cyber security specialist, the founder of Pentester (JORDAN15), and an ethical hacker known for exposing ...
850: Self-Help Cults | Skeptical Sunday
25 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Striving to better yourself is a noble pursuit, and there are plenty of legitimate resources to help you navigate this journey. But how do you protect...
849: Whose Story to Pick When the Charge Is Sick? | Feedback Friday
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Should you believe without question that the mild-mannered cousin you've known your whole life is a rapist, as your friend alleges, or should you take...
848: Yuval Noah Harari | Peering into the Future of Humanity
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Yuval Noah Harari (@harari_yuval) is a historian and the bestselling author of Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind, Homo Deus: A Brief History of To...