3 Takeaways
By Lynn Thoman
3 Takeaways features insights from the world’s best thinkers, business leaders, writers, politicians, scientists and other newsmakers. Each episode ends with 3 key takeaways to help you understand the world in new ways that can benefit your life and career. Hosted by Lynn Thoman.
Latest episode
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The U.S. alone can’t compete with China. Here’s what absolutely can. (#250)
China is on the march, is very determined, and has some significant advantages over the U.S. What are they and how should we respond? Two esteemed China experts, former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell and National Security Council Depu… -
The 50% Enigma: Why Trump’s Vote Mirrors the Past (#249)
You’d think that an unconventional figure would shatter tradition—but Trump’s vote tells a different tale. His nearly 50% popular vote is in line with historical trends. Larry Bartels, Co-Director of Vanderbilt University's Center for the Study of De… -
Swipe, Tap, Ghost: The New Rules of Human Connection (#248)
What if your phone is quietly changing your brain—and your relationships? The brilliant Christine Rosen explores how digital life is reshaping everything from childhood to public discourse, often in ways we barely notice. With insight and urgency, sh… -
Your Brain’s Being Hijacked: The Hidden Psychology Behind Everyday Decisions (#247)
Ever wondered why we sometimes act irrationally, even when it’s not in our best interest? Ori Brafman has, and his answers are enlightening. Here, he talks about the hidden forces and human emotions that make us act irrationally, how pre-dispositions… -
How Your DNA Interacts With the World Around You (#246)
Are we shaped by our genes or by our environment? For centuries, this question has fueled one of science's most enduring debates. But the truth is more shocking—and more fascinating—than either side ever imagined. Princeton professor Dalton Conley re… -
Don’t Believe the Doom: American Workers Are Moving Up (#245)
Is today's economy delivering for American workers? According to Georgetown University professor Michael Strain, the answer is absolutely “yes,” despite populist rhetoric… and there’s convincing data to back that up. Why is the American Dream in doub… -
Why China Builds High Speed Rail - And The U.S. Can’t Build A Tunnel (#244)
All across America, critical government infrastructure projects — building EV charger stations, expanding broadband, building rail tunnels — are stalled or abandoned. According to trail-blazing government reformer Philip Howard, powerlessness to get … -
We Can’t Stop the Wildfires—But We Can Stop the Disaster (#243)
Wildfires have ravaged residential communities like never before, and confusion about the causes and solutions is out of control. Listen, as renowned fire scientist Jack Cohen reveals the keys to protecting homes, why more firefighting resources alon… -
The Hidden Pattern in Fires, Earthquakes, Stock Market Crashes, and Even Wars (#242)
Catastrophes seem to be the new normal. There’s a stunning new scientific belief that although catastrophes are unpredictable, there’s a hidden pattern that explains them all. In other words, fires, avalanches, wars and even stock market crashes aren… -
NBCUniversal Vice Chair Bonnie Hammer on AI Celebrities, Interactive TV & the Future of Content (#241)
The media and entertainment world is evolving at warp speed. One person who knows where it’s headed is the legendary Bonnie Hammer, former vice-chair of NBCUniversal. Here, she shares her thoughts on the critical importance of content, why TV shows a…
