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Smart Girl Dumb Questions

Nayeema Raza
Artificial Intelligence
Relationships
Marriage
Iran
Healthcare
Future Of Work
New York City
United States
Mark Cuban
Chewing With Mouth Open
Society
Consciousness
Warfare
Climate Change
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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Amanda Montell
Author of Cultish; host of Sounds Like A Cult
Sounds Like A Cult; Author of Cultish
Episode: Is Everything a Cult?
Justin Garcia
Author of The Intimate Animal; Executive Director of the Kinsey Institute
Kinsey Institute
Episode: What Does Love Hurt? with Dr. Justin Garcia
Ariel Ekblaw
Aerospace architect, co-founder and CEO of Aurelia Institute
Aurelia Institute
Episode: When Do We Move to Mars? (or the Moon)
Dan Gilbert
Owner of the Cleveland Cavaliers, billionaire businessman
Cleveland Cavaliers, Rocket Companies (historical)
Episode: Can the NBA Fix the USA? with Cavs Owner Dan Gilbert
Anna Delvey
New York City fraud figure and occasional public figure
Episode: Who’s Scarier: Gangsters, Billionaires or Investigative Journalists?
Raj Chetty
Harvard professor and director of Opportunity Insights; economist
Opportunity Insights, Harvard University
Episode: Is the American Dream Still a Thing? with Harvard Economist Raj Chetty
James Sexton
Killer divorce attorney
Esquire, divorce attorney
Episode: Is Who You Marry the Most Important Financial Decision? with Divorce Attorney Jim Sexton
Neil deGrasse Tyson
Astrophysicist, director of the Hayden Planetarium
American Museum of Natural History
Episode: Aliens Encounters and UFO Files?! with Neil deGrasse Tyson
Richard Reeves
Richard Reeves is the director of the American Institute for Men and Boys and author of books on men and boys
American Institute for Men and Boys
Episode: Is There A War on Men?

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Nayeema Raza
Host of Smart Girl Dumb Questions; interviews guests on tech and culture

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 572 ratings
  • 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?

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    4
    Thatspec
    United States4 days 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 States5 days ago
  • Not very informative

    I cannot really recommend the pod. The questions were rather dull. I kind of missed the organic development of conversations, felt too static…

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    thatsOboneo
    Germanya month ago
  • Interesting

    Thought-provoking topics and great interviews with guests. Nyeema gets into the nitty gritty of topics and will ask hard questions. I’ve enjoyed it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BrittanyAmbers
    United States2 months ago
  • Ick

    Host is cringe af

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    starshipsfordays
    United States2 months ago

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Guests are varied and high-profile, with a fun, approachable tone.
The host asks thoughtful questions and keeps interviews engaging.
Listeners praise the energy and smart takeaways, though some episodes feel uneven in depth.

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Is Everything a Cult?
Q: What are the three Cs and why do they matter?
Conversion is the light-switch moment of commitment, conditioning is the ritualized reinforcement, and coercion is pressuring or manipulating someone to act against prior values; together they describe how cult-like influence deepens.
What Does Love Hurt? with Dr. Justin Garcia
Q: Tell us about the Misattribution of Arousal study and what it reveals about dating and attraction.
The Misattribution of Arousal study shows that physiological arousal from a source like a shaky bridge can be misattributed to attraction to a person, leading to increased dating interest; it underscores how context and physiology interact in early romantic impressions.
When Do We Move to Mars? (or the Moon)
Q: Why is it still expensive to go to space even though the price per kilogram has fallen?
Despite cheaper launch costs, the total price remains high due to rockets, infrastructure, and limited competing demand; space infrastructure like landing pads and a robust commercial ecosystem are still needed to drive down costs.
Rent vs Buy? Homes, IVF, MBAs and Other $$$ Choices
Q: What is your advice about prioritizing retirement vs children's education?
Prioritize retirement first to avoid ending up in a vulnerable position later; use debt for education only after securing your own financial foundation.
Rent vs Buy? Homes, IVF, MBAs and Other $$$ Choices
Q: How should someone think about interest rates when planning a mortgage?
Look at your holistic financial picture, debt types, and future goals; consider whether a fixed, adjustable, or timing of refinancing aligns with your overall strategy, rather than treating home buying in isolation.

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3. Ariel Ekblaw
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5. Anna Delvey
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