Brain rot is a slang term for the cognitive decline we're experiencing these days due to screentime, social media, and the like. But is it a real thing? And is technology making us dumber? Kal sits down with neuroscientist David Eaglemann to delve into the relatively new idea of brain rot -- and whether it's so new after all.

Brain rot is a slang term for the cognitive decline we're experiencing these days due to screentime, social media, and the like. But is it a real thing? And is technology making us dumber? Kal sits down with neuroscientist David Eaglemann to delve into the relatively new idea of brain rot -- and whether it's so new after all.

Each week, Kal Penn takes today’s trends and headlines and asks: Why does history keep repeating itself? From the new space race and plane delays to fad drugs and movie remakes, our guest's answers will make you feel better about everything.

Each week, Kal Penn takes today&rsquo;s trends and headlines and asks: Why does history keep repeating itself? From the new space race and plane delays to fad drugs and movie remakes, our guest's answers will make you feel better about everything.

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Is Brain Rot Real? with David Eagleman (Part I)

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It's a newfound era for content creators, sex workers, and video bloggers; one spearheaded by the rising popularity of the platform OnlyFans. This week's guest, Art Bezrukavenko, sheds some light on what it takes to become a modern entrepreneur in an adult-forward world. What are the benefits and misconceptions? Is it all it's cracked up to be?

It's a newfound era for content creators, sex workers, and video bloggers; one spearheaded by the rising popularity of the platform OnlyFans. This week's guest, Art Bezrukavenko, sheds some light on what it takes to become a modern entrepreneur in an adult-forward world. What are the benefits and misconceptions? Is it all it's cracked up to be?

Entrepreneurs & OnlyFans with Art Bezrukavenko

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Ever wonder how dictators use global, financial, and legal systems to move and hide money, influencing politics and altering democracies? If you answered 'no', then you may be an oligarch in hiding, and if you are, you may want to steer clear of this week's guest: Casey Michel, an oligarch combatant. Casey is an American investigative journalist, author, and anti-kleptocracy researcher. He examines how America's wealthiest have allied with dictators, all in the pursuit of maintaining power, and gaining more.

Ever wonder how dictators use global, financial, and legal systems to move and hide money, influencing politics and altering democracies? If you answered 'no', then you may be an oligarch in hiding, and if you are, you may want to steer clear of this week's guest: Casey Michel, an oligarch combatant. Casey is an American investigative journalist, author, and anti-kleptocracy researcher. He examines how America's wealthiest have allied with dictators, all in the pursuit of maintaining power, and gaining more.

Fighting the Oligarchy with Casey Michel

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What happens when you spend over a decade talking about one distinct topic? You kind of want to talk about ANYTHING else. This week’s guest, the illustrious Tan France, has drifted into that exact cycle with fashion. So, Kal and Tan go on a much-needed tangent about…everything but fashion. This week, it’s all on the table. They explain exactly why diversifying conversation about other skillsets and cultural touch-points is healthy for the wider entertainment industry. From conspiracy theories to judging petty disagreements, and even Kal’s role on the hit HBO show, “Industry” (Spoilers abound!), there is no shortage of enlightening topics for two entertainers.

What happens when you spend over a decade talking about one distinct topic? You kind of want to talk about ANYTHING else. This week&rsquo;s guest, the illustrious Tan France, has drifted into that exact cycle with fashion. So, Kal and Tan go on a much-needed tangent about&hellip;everything but fashion. This week, it&rsquo;s all on the table. They explain exactly why diversifying conversation about other skillsets and cultural touch-points is healthy for the wider entertainment industry. From conspiracy theories to judging petty disagreements, and even Kal&rsquo;s role on the hit HBO show, &ldquo;Industry&rdquo; (Spoilers abound!), there is no shortage of enlightening topics for two entertainers.

Anything Goes with Tan France

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Is Brain Rot Real? with David Eagleman (Part I)

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