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3 Takeaways™

Lynn Thoman
Abraham Lincoln
Civil War
Higher Education
Leadership
Artificial Intelligence
Competition
Global Health
Emancipation Proclamation
Economic Mobility
Food
Potato Chips
Cooking
Wine
Taste
Sensory Perception
Republican Party
Soft Skills
Frederick Douglass
College Funding Inequality
Education Reform

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. A global top 1% podcast.

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Latest Episodes

Scientists are finding tiny fragments of plastic inside the human body - including the brain.

Dr. Matthew Campen of the University of New Mexico explains how they get there - and why the biggest source may surprise you.

The government feels louder and faster than ever: executive actions, constant disruption, everything happening at once. 

But Yuval Levin of the American Enterprise Institute argues that all this motion may be masking something deeper. He explains wh... more

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The rules of quantum physics aren’t just strange - they’re usable. Particles can exist in multiple states at once. Observation can reshape reality. 

Now, scientists are turning those quirks into machines that could solve problems today’s computers s... more

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The Constitution isn’t just a statement of ideals. It’s a framework for power - built to divide authority so that no single institution can fully control the law.

But that design has a consequence: it slows decisions and complicates action. Is that ... more

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Recent Guests

Yuval Levin
Political thinker; Director of Social, Cultural and Constitutional Studies at the American Enterprise Institute; Founding Editor of National Affairs
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Government by Deal: What Happens When Everything Becomes Negotiable? (#291)
Andrew Houck
Dean of Princeton's Engineering School and a professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering.
Princeton University
Episode: Why Quantum Computing Changes What’s Possible with Princeton Dean of Engineering Andrew Houck (#290)
Richard Thaler
Nobel Prize winner in Economics, known for his work on human decision-making and behavioral economics.
University of Chicago
Episode: The Winner’s Curse: Why “Winning” Often Means You Just Lost with Nobel Laureate Richard Thaler (#288)
Raj Chetty
Harvard professor who studies opportunity in America
Harvard University
Episode: The American Dream is Now a Coin Flip: Here's Why and What We Can Do (#287)
Jed Rakoff
Senior Judge for the US District Court for the Southern District of New York and author
US District Court
Episode: Why Innocent People Plead Guilty (#286)
Sophie Scott
Neuroscientist specializing in the science of laughter
Episode: The Surprising Science of Why We Laugh (#285)
David Autor
Professor at MIT and leading expert on the future of work
MIT
Episode: A Smarter, More Hopeful Future of Work - If We Get Artificial Intelligence Right (#284)
Jack Goldsmith
Harvard Law School professor, co-founder of Lawfare, co-author of Substack Executive Functions and former head of the Office of Legal Counsel under President George W. Bush.
Harvard Law School
Episode: Presidential Power: How It Grows and What Comes Next (#283)
Ayelet Fishbach
Professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business and author of Get It Done
University of Chicago
Episode: Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Fail by March - and the Science of What Actually Works (#282)

Host

Lynn Thoman
Host of 3 Takeaways

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 340 ratings
  • Excellent coverage of interesting relevant topics

    Podcast Addict
    5
    sinwood
    3 months ago
  • Very worthwhile

    I really like this podcast. Excellent guests and well thought out questions explore a wider array of topics. Concise and not too chatty. scripted questions that the speaker is obviously prepared for (which is fine) however some follow up questions for particular answers during the interview might add another dimension

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Schroon Lake Fan
    United States5 months ago
  • Pass

    I only listened to one (because of the profoundly dumb takes) so my sample size is limited. But I was surprised by the surface level, lazy tropes disguised as “investigate reporting”. I didn’t feel like they were trying to provide facts and teach listeners anything, but rather shove a premeditated agenda disguised as Q&A. There are many better options out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Cmonster6
    United States8 months ago
  • A Must-Listen!

    Lynn is a masterful host who brings out brilliant insights from her guests with curiosity and precision. Each episode feels like a perfectly calibrated shot of wisdom—just the right depth, totally engaging, and wrapped up with three crystal-clear takeaways that stick with you. It’s smart, snappy, and incredibly satisfying.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mike12198D
    United States8 months ago
  • Excellent show in a short runtime

    Big fan of this podcast, especially that I can knock out an episode on the drive to the gym. Informative, expertly crafted, and consumable!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jumbro
    United States9 months ago

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There are some criticisms regarding the depth of content on certain episodes and occasional guest selection, but overall feedback emphasizes the value of the insights shared.
Many note the podcast is exceptionally informative and concise, making it a perfect choice for those seeking quick takeaways on a range of essential topics.
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Government by Deal: What Happens When Everything Becomes Negotiable? (#291)
Q: Can you explain?
The guest explains that the presidency often engages in a lot of action and deal-making, but durable, systemic change requires legislative backing and institutional support, which has been lacking, leading to a disconnect between what is announced and what is enacted.
Six Ways the Constitution Keeps Leaders in Check with Cass Sunstein (#289)
Q: Cass, how do you see presidential immunity?
Presidential immunity is complex, with absolute immunity for core duties but varying levels of immunity for actions outside core responsibilities.
Six Ways the Constitution Keeps Leaders in Check with Cass Sunstein (#289)
Q: Why do you think so many people today seem comfortable with power being concentrated in one strong leader?
People often judge power based on their trust in individuals rather than institutions, leading to fluctuating comfort levels with authority.
Six Ways the Constitution Keeps Leaders in Check with Cass Sunstein (#289)
Q: Cass, the founders obsessed over separation of powers. What were they afraid would happen if it failed?
They feared tyranny and the concentration of power in one person, which could lead to oppression.
Why Quantum Computing Changes What’s Possible with Princeton Dean of Engineering Andrew Houck (#290)
Q: What makes quantum computers so powerful?
Quantum computers can solve problems differently by reducing the number of steps needed for computation, allowing solutions that classical computers can't achieve.

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2. Andrew Houck
3. Richard Thaler
4. Raj Chetty
5. Jed Rakoff
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8. Jack Goldsmith

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