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What Happens Next in 6 Minutes

Larry Bernstein
China
Trump Administration
Iran
Ukraine
World War II
Donald Trump
Israel
Education
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Russia
Free Speech
Artificial Intelligence
Authoritarianism
Taiwan
Higher Education
Woke Movement
Venezuela
Hamas
Gaza
Harvard University

What Happens Next offers listeners an in-depth investigation of the most pressing issues of the day. Visit www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/ for all the links and to subscribe www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com

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Our speaker is H.W. Brands who is a Professor of History at the University of Texas at Austin and the author of the biography American Patriarch: The Life of George Washington.

I want to learn from Hal about why Washington was chosen to be commander... more

The original Rocky film was released 50 years ago, and today we are going to review the entire Rocky series. Our discussion will be led by the What Happens Next Culture Critic Darren Schwartz with us is a special guest Scott Holstein who is one of my... more

Our speaker is Michael Kahana who is one of the world’s leading experts on memory. He is a former Professor of Psychology at Penn, and he is now the founder of Nia Therapeutics which is a company seeking to bring a medical device to patients that can... more

Our speaker is Patrick Ruffini is a pollster and the author of his own Substack entitled The Intersection that includes frequent analysis on topics like gerrymandering, realignment, and polling errors. He is also the author of a book Party of the Peo... more

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Scott Holstein
Special guest, long-time friend of the host
Episode: Rocky at 50
Michael Kahana
Leading expert on memory; founder of Nia Therapeutics
Nia Therapeutics
Episode: A Breakthrough in Restoring Memory
Paul Rozin
Professor of psychology, University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: The End of Meat
Mitch Feynman
Industry figure introducing the discussion
Episode: The End of Meat
Steve Zoll
Sausage King of Chicago
Sausage industry
Episode: The End of Meat
Shani Reveve
Speaker on insect-based and alternative proteins
Episode: The End of Meat
Jeff Schell
Speaker on meat culture and consumption trends
Episode: The End of Meat
Howard Schenker
Audience member referenced as expert (lab-grown diamonds example)
Episode: The End of Meat
Kalevin (mentioned as NGO for previous episode)
Israeli not-for-profit mentioned in closing
Kalevin
Episode: The End of Meat

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Larry Bernstein
Host of What Happens Next in 6 Minutes

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 110 ratings
  • Bright Host

    Long time fan of show. Larry tackles divisive topics , but leads with compassion. I’d recommend this show to critical thinkers, but, selfishly, I don’t want tooo many people knowing about it bc it has become my cheat sheet for having thoughtful things to share at dinner! 🤫 I like that Larry and his guests are 10x more accomplished & educated than 90% of the other brainiac “intellectual” podcasters out there , but without any of the elitist snark. Larry doesn’t lecture. Or talk down. He lea... more

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    Dr.DavidTee
    United Statesa year ago
  • Nuggets of wisdom

    What can I say but SUPER informative podcast, covering so many topics. I really enjoyed tuning in!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Beth.✏️
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Brilliant

    Amazing host, amazing guests!

    Apple Podcasts
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    AppyRater
    United States2 years ago
  • The host has a funny laugh.

    That’s my favorite part.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kay-Man
    United States2 years ago
  • Educational

    I’m so thankful to have found this podcast. It’s so educational and well balanced. Bravo Larry keep up the great work

    Apple Podcasts
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    United States3 years ago

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Guests come from academia, policy, and industry, providing broad perspectives.
Format is concise and high-signal, great for busy professionals.
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A Breakthrough in Restoring Memory
Q: How soon could this reach patients and what are the regulatory steps?
The timeline is about five years to complete initial human trials, with a total project horizon around 10-12 years and a rough all-in cost near $100 million, aided by breakthrough device designation to fast-track reimbursement and regulatory processes.
A Breakthrough in Restoring Memory
Q: Why is AI-predicted stimulation more effective than random stimulation for memory?
AI-driven, predictive pulses time the stimulation to bad brain states, avoiding disruption during good states; random stimulation tends to interrupt both good and bad states, reducing effectiveness and offering no targeted improvement.
A Breakthrough in Restoring Memory
Q: Tell us about how this robotic neurosurgeon will install wires inside the brain.
The implantation uses stereo EEG electrodes placed with a DeRosa robot; the procedure has become routine with minimal risk, focusing on safely inserting the device in a way that targets memory centers and accommodates the cranial hardware without invasive brain penetration.
Rocky at 50
Q: Scott, tell our audience about how we met.
We met on the first day of kindergarten, and that long friendship has shaped how we view Rocky as a shared cultural touchstone.
Containing the New Axis Powers: China, Russia and Iran
Q: What is the core strategic idea for handling the Eurasian theater, and why focus on Eurasia as a single region?
Cropsey argues that treating Eurasia as a single, interconnected strategic space allows the U.S. to leverage its alliances, deter multiple adversaries simultaneously, and recognize how energy, trade routes, and technological networks bind Europe, the Middle East, and East Asia together—making a regional focus insufficient for long-term security.

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This show features compact, expert-led conversations on timely global issues, blending policy, economics, technology, and culture through six-minute game plans. Hosts bring in scholars, policymakers, and industry insiders to dissect complex topics with data-driven questions and clear takeaways. A standout trait is the breadth of guests across academia, government, and business, plus the host's knack for guiding rapid-fire, insightful debates without resorting to partisan angles. Listeners can expect crisp analyses, practical implications for decision-makers, and a wide-ranging view of current events, often anchored by timely geopolitical or economic questions. Potential sponsors and guests may find the format appealing for its concise, high... more

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