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Smart Girl Dumb Questions

Nayeema Raza
Artificial Intelligence
Relationships
Iran
Healthcare
Future Of Work
New York City
United States
Mark Cuban
Chewing With Mouth Open
Society
Consciousness
Warfare
Climate Change
Marriage
Astrophysics
Capitalism
Mental Health
Diplo
Running
AI Ethics

It's a curiosity party, and you're invited. On Smart Girl Dumb Questions, Nayeema Raza asks simple Qs to big thinkers (like Neil deGrasse Tyson, Diplo, or two 11 year olds), trying to make sense of life. Send us your dumb Qs: nayeema.raza101@gmail.com

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Robert Malley spent three decades negotiating peace in the Middle East, including as a Lead Negotiator of the 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal. Nayeema finds out what he’s learned from Camp David (2000) to the Iran and Gaza Wars of today.

Nayeema and Rob walk... more

How hard is it to win a Grammy? Does the Harvard of Music (aka Juilliard) . prepare musicians for a TikTok world? Will AI replace music? And what makes a band  (or any relationship) function well and drama-free? Also: how many people make up a band? more

Today I'm joined by a powerful rich dude: Silicon Valley icon, Dick Costolo, the CEO who took Twitter public 10+ years ago and investor who’s made smart bets since the 90s. Nayeema asks: Is Elon Musk an alien to go home? Is venture capital a Ponzi sc... more

Dry cleaning is the ultimate black box: you drop off your clothes… and somehow they come back looking better than your life choices. Nayeema goes inside the fairytale with the father/son duo behind Jeeves New York, Jerry and Zachary Pozniak to ask: h... more

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Recent Guests

Robert Malley
Diplomatic negotiator and author, lead negotiator on the JCPOA Iran nuclear deal
International Crisis Group / Former U.S. diplomat
Episode: Iran ... Um, How Does This End? with Peace Negotiator Rob Malley
Jonathan Miron
Violinist, Arkai
Arkai
Episode: Can You Manifest WINNING? with Grammy Winning Band Arkai
Philip Sheegog
Cellist, Arkai
Arkai
Episode: Can You Manifest WINNING? with Grammy Winning Band Arkai
Dick Costolo
Former CEO of Twitter, Silicon Valley entrepreneur
Twitter (former)
Episode: Does Silicon Valley Run Washington? with former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo
Zach Pozniak
Co-owner, Jeeves New York
Jeeves New York
Episode: Is Dry Cleaning a Scam? with the Father-Son Duo Behind Jeeves
Jerry Pozniak
Co-owner, Jeeves New York
Jeeves New York
Episode: Is Dry Cleaning a Scam? with the Father-Son Duo Behind Jeeves
Dr. Florence Comite
Yale-trained endocrinologist, longevity expert, author-to-be of Invincible
Comite Center for Precision Medicine
Episode: What’s Rich People Healthcare Like?! with Dr. Florence Comite
Daniel Yergin
Pulitzer Prize-winning author and energy geopolitics expert
Author; energy historian
Episode: Is Every War About Oil? Pulitzer Prize Winner Daniel Yergin
Suborno Isaac Bari
13-year-old NYU college sophomore, math and physics researcher and educator
New York University
Episode: Can AI Replace My Brain? I Ask a Child Prodigy

Host

Nayeema Raza
Host of Smart Girl Dumb Questions

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 493 ratings
  • Highly recommend

    I love listening to this while drawing or doing something chores. The mix of Nayeema’s positive energy and vibes, along with smart people who have had experiences, makes it enjoyable and funny. Highly recommend to new comers on the app!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PodcastsRawesome
    United Statesa month ago
  • The host should’ve asked some questions before starting this podcast

    For a podcast all about asking questions the host didn’t bother to ask her self or anyone any questions about what she should have done before launching this podcast.

    For example the cover art is truly horrendous.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Gotchayeah
    United Statesa month ago
  • Diplo ep

    ARE THEY DATING?!?!?!??Nayeema feels like we should be bffs. I am living vicariously thru her re: Diplo. GIVE US A FOLLOW UP ALREADY!!’b

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NYC one to 2 watch
    United States3 months ago
  • One of my faves!

    I’ve been loving this podcast since it first came out. The combination of Nayeema’s wit and interview style make the show an enjoyable listen. Nice variety of topics too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bella kitty
    United States3 months ago
  • Fun listen

    Nayeema is such an easy listen. Sounds like a friend and digs into topics I find interesting!! This has been a great find.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kme1022
    United States5 months ago

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Many find the show refreshing and engaging, emphasizing the importance of asking questions that might seem 'dumb' on the surface.
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Does Silicon Valley Run Washington? with former Twitter CEO Dick Costolo
Q: Would the All In crew be characters in a revived Silicon Valley show today?
Costolo notes that the current tech landscape would require new, resonant characters reflecting today's dynamics, while acknowledging the enduring blend of insider and outsider perspectives in tech culture.
What’s Rich People Healthcare Like?! with Dr. Florence Comite
Q: How does lifestyle interact with genetics and epigenetics in the aging process?
Lifestyle can influence epigenetic switches that modify gene expression, meaning that even with a fixed DNA sequence, how we live—our diet, sleep, stress, and activity—can alter how our genes are expressed and, consequently, our aging trajectory.
What’s Rich People Healthcare Like?! with Dr. Florence Comite
Q: What are the five biomarkers you advocate tracking for a baseline, and why these five?
The five biomarkers are glucose, insulin, free testosterone, HbA1c, and cholesterol ratio because together they illuminate metabolic health, endocrine function, and cardiovascular risk, offering broad insight into most bodily systems.
What’s Rich People Healthcare Like?! with Dr. Florence Comite
Q: Can you explain the idea of N-of-1 precision medicine and why it matters for longevity?
N-of-1 precision medicine focuses on detailed, longitudinal data from a single individual to tailor interventions, recognizing that people are not identical and that tracking trends over time allows personalized, proactive care rather than a one-size-fits-all approach.
Can AI Replace My Brain? I Ask a Child Prodigy
Q: Do you think AI will be able to hack the unpredictability of humans?
It could go either way; AI is inherently unpredictable, which can be both a strength and a risk, and ethical guidance will shape its stability and reliability.

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Focused on curiosity and illuminating conversations, this series features host Nayeema Raza engaging with diverse guests ranging from scientists and entertainers to everyday people, exploring a wide variety of topics. The guests discuss complex issues like public health, relationship dynamics, and cultural identity, always through a lens of asking the 'dumb questions' that most people might be too shy to ask. Listeners can expect witty banter, profound insights, and an accessible approach to learning about the world around them.

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2. Jonathan Miron
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