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What Happens Next in 6 Minutes

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

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 Josh Gottlieb who is a professor of Economics at the University of Chicago’s Harris School of Public Health and Co-Director of the Becker Friedman Institute’s Health Economics Initiative.

I want to learn from Josh about what the barri... more

This podcast was taped at a conference where I hosted several Penn Professors on a variety of topics. The audience included my friends who will join me in asking questions.

Our speaker is Phil Tetlock who is a Professor at Wharton and the author of ... more

This podcast was taped at a conference where I hosted several Penn Professors on a variety of topics. The audience included my friends who will join me in asking questions.

Our speaker is Karl Ulrich who is a Professor at Penn specializing in Indust... more

This podcast was taped at a conference where I hosted several Penn Professors on various topics. The audience included my friends who will join me in asking questions.

Our speaker is Cesar de la Fuente is the Director of Penn’s Machine Biology Group... more

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Phil Tetlock
Professor at Wharton, author of Superforecasting
Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Can Anyone Predict What Happens Next?
Steve Coon
Founder of sportspredict.com, speaker in the audience
sportspredict.com
Episode: Can Anyone Predict What Happens Next?
Karl Ulrich
Professor at Penn specializing in industrial design
The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Objects of Desire
Cesar de la Fuente
Director of Penn's machine biology group
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Using Peptides for Medical Breakthroughs
Fritz Breithaupt
Humanities scholar and cognitive scientist, author of The Narrative Brain, The Stories Our Neurons Tell
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Why We Crave Stories
Jeff Schell
Former head of movie studios (Universal, Paramount)
Audience member/guest
Episode: Why We Crave Stories
Stan Goldfarb
Former dean at UPenn responsible for the medical school curriculum
University of Pennsylvania
Episode: Returning Science Education to Medical Schools
Peter Grace
New Zealand-based academic and author of The Intelligence Intellectuals, Social Scientists and the Making of the CIA
Independent / Academic author
Episode: How Academics Shaped the CIA
Eitan Shamir
Political science professor at Bar Ilan University; former head of the National Security Doctrine Department at the Office of Israel's Prime Minister
Bar Ilan University
Episode: Why Did We Attack Iran Now

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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 109 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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr.DavidTee
    United States9 months 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
    5
    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
    5
    3lixs3
    United States3 years ago

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A minority perceive perceived bias in some politically charged episodes.
Listeners praise the concise six-minute format and deep guest expertise.
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Using Peptides for Medical Breakthroughs
Q: Cesar, can you please begin with six minutes of opening remarks?
The guest begins by framing biology as information, describing how AI and machine learning can mine genetic and ancestral data to identify preclinical leads, and outlining the shift from traditional, labor-intensive discovery to data-driven approaches.
Why We Crave Stories
Q: Why do endings matter so much in how a story is remembered?
Endings anchor memory; the final emotional payoff determines how the story is recalled and retold, often shaping what new elements are added in subsequent retellings.
Why We Crave Stories
Q: What makes storytelling so effective at creating shared experiences?
Storytelling creates co-experiences by triggering emotional arcs that are memorable and easily retold, aligning audiences through a common emotional trajectory.
How Academics Shaped the CIA
Q: Tell us about Sherman Kent and how he influenced the creation of the Research and Analysis Division at the CIA.
Peter Grace explains that Kent helped institutionalize a multi-disciplinary, methodical approach to analysis, emphasizing the need for disciplined writing, clear sourcing, and a library-based foundation that could support future generations of analysts.
Why Does the Press Think We Lost the War in Iran?
Q: Mark, are the Americans winning in Iran, or are they losing?
He argues that the administration has achieved significant military pressure with limited American casualties, but media coverage and partisan dynamics have painted a more negative picture, complicating public perception and political support.

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- What Happens Next in 6 Minutes presents short, focused conversations with domain experts on timely issues spanning politics, economics, defense, history, and global affairs. Episodes typically feature high-profile guests like former government officials, economists, and scholars, delivering concise analyses in a six-minute format that emphasizes clarity, nuance, and actionable takeaways for decision-makers, sponsors, and informed listeners. The show often explores strategic questions, policy implications, and international dynamics, with room for contrasting viewpoints and rigorous questioning by the host.

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2. Steve Coon
3. Karl Ulrich
4. Cesar de la Fuente
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7. Stan Goldfarb
8. Peter Grace

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