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3 Takeaways™

Lynn Thoman
Artificial Intelligence
China
Technology
United States
Climate Change
Ukraine
Russia
Education
Mental Health
Globalization
Democracy
Aging
Social Media
Human Behavior
Middle East
Abraham Lincoln
Wildfires
Economic Inequality
Identity Politics
Health

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

What do you do when you've already lost the battle with Microsoft?

Why would Steve Jobs put his stores in the one place he hated most?

And why would Apple build a store that doesn't want to sell you anything?

Ron Johnson was recruited by Steve Job... more

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A daycare started fining parents for picking up their children late. Instead of arriving on time, parents started arriving even later.

Why would a punishment encourage the very behavior it was meant to stop?

Stephen Dubner, bestselling co-author of... more

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What separates great communicators from everyone else? It’s not confidence, charisma, or having the perfect words.

Matt Abrahams, Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer, bestselling author of Think Faster, Talk Smarter, and host of the Think ... more

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What if joy isn’t a reward for when life goes well, but the thing that helps us survive when it doesn’t?

Psychologist and Stanford lecturer Kelly McGonigal reveals that joy is not the same as happiness, and that many of us quietly push it away witho... more

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Recent Guests

Stephen Dubner
Award-winning journalist, bestselling author, and co-author of the Freakonomics book series
Freakonomics Radio
Episode: Why Smart People Make Bad Decisions (#326)
Matt Abrahams
Stanford Graduate School of Business lecturer, bestselling author, and host of Think Fast, Talk Smart
Stanford Graduate School of Business
Episode: What Great Communicators Do Differently (#325)
Kelly McGonigal
Health psychologist, Stanford lecturer, and author of Joy Is a Risk Worth Taking
Stanford
Episode: Joy is a Risk Worth Taking (#324)
Heather Conley
Senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State
American Enterprise Institute
Episode: Greenland, Russia, and The Cold War for the Arctic (#323)
Jay Foreman
Map Men, YouTube creator
Map Men / YouTube
Episode: How a 500 Year Old Map Still Distorts Our World (#322)
Mark Cooper-Jones
Map Men, writer/creator
Map Men / YouTube
Episode: How a 500 Year Old Map Still Distorts Our World (#322)
Sherry Turkle
MIT professor and author of Artificial Intimacy
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Episode: Artificial Intimacy: Who We Become When We Talk to Machines (#320)
Mark Cuban
Entrepreneur, investor, former principal owner of the Dallas Mavericks, and co-founder of Cost Plus Drugs
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Episode: Mark Cuban: What Everyone Is Getting Wrong About AI (#319)
Jeh Johnson
Former Secretary of Homeland Security; former General Counsel of the Department of Defense
Department of Homeland Security / Department of Defense
Episode: Can Anyone Stop a President From Starting a War? (#318)

Host

Lynn Thoman

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 446 ratings
  • Another Liberal Podcaster

    The most recent podcast about America’s role in the world revealed directly that Lynn Thoman is a liberal with Trump Derangement Syndrome.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    browngangbc
    United Statesa month ago
  • Fascinating Topics

    Fascinating individuals sharing their thoughts. At the end of many episodes I wish they could have been a little longer.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    H1C2D3
    United States2 months ago
  • Excellent Show!

    What an excellent show exclamation point it’s very rare to find a podcast. That’s so consistently delivers excellent contact on such a consistent basis. I don’t believe I’ve ever heard an episode that I didn’t learn something and didn’t enjoy. Short, bite-size nuggets and wisdom. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    benmarian2000
    United States2 months ago
  • 3 Takeaways

    1. Love the questions she asks, 2. Love the interviewees, 3. Love the topics and quick insights

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Blapa1000
    United States2 months ago
  • Awesome show!

    This is a fantastic, top ranking podcast covering a variety of topics. I especially enjoy the three actionable insights at the end, leaving the listener with something practical. Also, the episodes are highly focused which feels like we can dive into heavy themes but also be time efficient if you’re listening while driving or doing other things around your home. It’s very concrete and you feel like you learned something right away. Highly recommend!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VictoriaS5719
    United States3 months ago

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A minority criticize the perceived political perspective or the depth of analysis on some topics.
Listeners frequently praise the concise format and memorable, actionable takeaways, which make complex subjects easy to fit into a busy day.
Production feedback is mostly positive, though some listeners object to a sharp bell sound or report audio quality problems.
Some reviewers question the balance of the guest roster, saying women and diverse experts can be harder to find.
The host's questions and access to high-profile experts are often cited as strengths, with some listeners wishing for more spontaneous follow-up.

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Why Smart People Make Bad Decisions (#326)
Q: What's one of your favorite stories about unintended and unexpected consequences?
Dubner describes the Cobra Effect: a bounty for dead cobra tails encouraged people to breed and kill cobras to collect the reward.
Why Smart People Make Bad Decisions (#326)
Q: Why was that?
The small fine changed late pickup from a duty into a priced transaction, making some parents willing to pay to stay longer.
What Great Communicators Do Differently (#325)
Q: What's one habit that you believe we should all start tomorrow?
He recommends reflection, supported by repetition and feedback. He journals each night about one thing that went well and one thing to improve, then reviews the week and plans what to work on.
What Great Communicators Do Differently (#325)
Q: So what should we do when we get really nervous?
Abrahams recommends addressing both physical symptoms and sources of anxiety. Longer exhales can slow the heart rate, while focusing on connecting with the audience rather than being perfect can reduce pressure.
Joy is a Risk Worth Taking (#324)
Q: If someone listening thinks there just isn't much joy in my life right now, what would you want them to start doing differently now?
She suggests helping someone or thanking someone who has helped, since these actions can make joy possible for others even when a person cannot readily feel positive emotions themselves.

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Frequently Asked Questions About 3 Takeaways™

What is 3 Takeaways™ about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Conversations led by Lynn Thoman with prominent thinkers, business leaders, researchers, writers and public figures across business, science, technology, psychology and public affairs. The interviews translate complex subjects into accessible discussions, connecting expert knowledge to decisions and questions relevant to work and everyday life. Topics range from communication, leadership and entrepreneurship to AI, consciousness, geopolitics and social policy.

A distinctive feature is the concise, structured format: each conversation closes with three practical takeaways that distill the guest's central ideas. The guest roster spans academics, authors, executives, policymakers and entrepreneurs, while Thoman's prepared questions keep discu... more

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Recent guests on 3 Takeaways™ include:

1. Stephen Dubner
2. Matt Abrahams
3. Kelly McGonigal
4. Heather Conley
5. Jay Foreman
6. Mark Cooper-Jones
7. Sherry Turkle
8. Mark Cuban

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