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Smart Girl Dumb Questions

Nayeema Raza
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United States
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Society
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Climate Change
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It's a curiosity party, and you're invited. Every Tuesday on SGDQ, Nayeema Raza asks simple Qs about big ideas trying to make sense of life. Some of our faves? Neil deGrasse Tyson on how we'd know if we're in a simulation, Esther Perel on why love gets harder with age, Diplo on why every guy I date is a DJ, and two 11 year olds on what it's like to grow up right now. Send us your dumb (and smart) ... more

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Whether you’re single, married or something in between: this episode is for you. Nayeema sits down with love coach and rejection survivor Francesca Hogi to talk about flirting as a way of life and rejection as a path to growth. Plus, Franny grades Na... more

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Recent Guests

Suzy Welch
Three-time best-selling author, former Harvard Business Review Editor-in-Chief, NYU Stern School of Business professor
NYU Stern School of Business; author
Episode: Why Don't Adults Get Summer Vacation?
Francesca Hogi
Certified love coach, author of How to Find True Love
Love coaching / How to Find True Love
Episode: Can We Get Better at Flirting … with Rejection?
Tarek Mansour
CEO and co-founder of Kalshi
Kalshi
Episode: Are Prediction Markets Destroying Society? I Asked the Kalshi CEO
David McCraw
Senior Vice President and Lead Newsroom Lawyer for The New York Times
The New York Times
Episode: Has There Ever Been a Worse Time for Journalism?
Carson Hocevar
NASCAR driver, six-foot-four, 23-year-old driver
NASCAR team (Spire, sponsor relationships mentioned)
Episode: He Drives 200 MPH. What Scares Him? with NASCAR Star Carson Hocevar
Malcolm Collins
Co-founder of the Collins Institute for Gifted Youth; pro-natalist advocate
Collins Institute for Gifted Youth
Episode: Birth Rates Are Low. Can A “Fertility President” Fix That?
Simone Collins
Co-founder of the Collins Institute; pro-natalist advocate
Collins Institute for Gifted Youth
Episode: Birth Rates Are Low. Can A “Fertility President” Fix That?
Amanda Montell
Author of Cultish; host of Sounds Like A Cult
Sounds Like A Cult; Author of Cultish
Episode: Is Everything a Cult?
Ariel Ekblaw
Aerospace architect, co-founder and CEO of Aurelia Institute
Aurelia Institute
Episode: When Do We Move to Mars? (or the Moon)

Host

Nayeema Raza
Host of Smart Girl Dumb Questions

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 591 ratings
  • Slow down!

    I’m trying to like this show and some episodes are better than others, but this woman talks way too fast, and often cuts off her guests before they can finish their sentences. It’s a bit smug and rude. I get she’s trying to be edgy, but sometimes it’s just cringy.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    JLO1977
    United Statesa month ago
  • Nayeema please more environment guests:)

    From a globally thinking girlie like you we would like guests that are knowledgeable about climate change and plastic pollution AND political willpower to solve it

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    longtermthinker911
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Slow down!

    You’re obviously a very smart person but what language are you speaking? Even at .8X speed you are difficult to understand. Are you late for an appointment?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Thatspec
    United States2 months ago
  • Rage baiting?

    If I could negatively rate one episode it would be the one from Jul21 2026. I know you try and be apolitical but the mindset they have about rage baiting is what makes any political discourse regardless of affiliation frustrating. I hate their approach to conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jmartin724
    United States2 months ago
  • Not Another Podcast

    I just found Nayeema’s podcast. She’s definitely my new BFF. Every gay loves a smart, funny, sexy, cool girl. And she definitely found me! LFG Girl!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    agsz
    Canada2 months ago

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Why Don't Adults Get Summer Vacation?
Q: What is the most important thing listeners can do to align their life with their values?
Decide to be the author of your life, not just the editor of it, and actively choose the values that will guide your actions and career choices.
Can We Get Better at Flirting … with Rejection?
Q: What is the eight-flirting-styles framework?
The eight styles are attentiveness, compliments, playfulness, formality, bold or overt, physical touch, mysterious and coy, and seizing the moment; these styles can be mixed and matched depending on context and comfort level.
Can We Get Better at Flirting … with Rejection?
Q: What is flirting defined as in this episode?
Flirting is defined as words and actions intended to make another person feel seen, special, and acknowledged, with layers added that range from attentiveness to overt signaling depending on the situation.
Are Prediction Markets Destroying Society? I Asked the Kalshi CEO
Q: How does Kalshi handle insider information or attempts to manipulate markets?
Kalshi emphasizes strong compliance, fast detection, and enforcement; a large portion of the team is dedicated to investigation and compliance, and there are mechanisms to flag unusual activity, with moderation and penalties for rule violations to deter manipulation.
Are Prediction Markets Destroying Society? I Asked the Kalshi CEO
Q: Why are some markets (like death or violence) not allowed on Kalshi?
Markets that could directly incentivize harmful behavior or moral hazards (such as death or violent scenarios) are avoided to prevent negative real-world incentives and to comply with legal and ethical safeguards; the goal is to allow useful, non-harmful forecasting markets.

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Smart Girl Dumb Questions invites curious listeners to explore big ideas through playful, probing conversations with a wide range of guests. Topics span science, culture, economics, technology, relationships, and current events, all filtered through a host who asks thoughtful, accessible questions and keeps conversations lively and personal. The show's appeal lies in its mix of nerdy enthusiasm, credible guest expertise, and the host's engaging, relatable style, which often turns complex topics into approachable discussions. A notable strength is how episodes blend rigorous context with everyday relevance, making it suitable for listeners who want both insight and entertainment, and for potential advertisers seeking a diverse, intellectuall... more

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