The Jordan Harbinger Show

What's it like to be one of the only Muslim Arab Americans fighting terrorism in the US' most secret military unit? Adam Gamal shares here in part 2 of 2!

What's it like to be one of the only Muslim Arab Americans fighting terrorism in the US' most secret military unit? Adam Gamal shares here in part 1 of 2!

We have a follow-up from our episode 904 listener on her Persian boyfriend's hesitation to advance their six-year relationship. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

Children's Rescue Initiative founder Bruce Ladebu joins us to discuss the 20 years he's spent liberating hundreds of people from slavery and trafficking!

How can we achieve work/life balance when we're always so dang busy? "Slow Productivity" author Cal Newport helps us achieve without burning out here!

What's the difference between emotional support animals and service animals, and why should we care? Michael Regilio walks us through this Skeptical Sunday!

Your alcoholic sister's in an abusive relationship, and you worry your nieces are in danger. What can you do? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

How has artificial intelligence (AI) become the 21st century's greatest dilemma? Microsoft AI CEO and "The Coming Wave" author Mustafa Suleyman weighs in!

A dinner party with friends was interrupted in one of the most embarrassing ways possible — and then it went viral. Welcome to April Fools' Feedback Friday!

Are you afraid of the possibility of nuclear war? Chances are good you're not scared enough. Journalist Annie Jacobsen is here to change all that!

If you want to understand communication, emotional regulation, and negotiation under pressure, join us here with former hostage negotiator Scott Walker!

Does the $200 billion bottled water industry provide a superior product to what comes out of your tap? Andrew Gold investigates on this Skeptical Sunday!

In his twilight years, the abusive dad who made your life Hell is experiencing domestic violence at the hands of his younger wife. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

How has a drug cartel operating as its own country thwarted hostile actions by its neighbors and the CIA? Narcotopia author Patrick Winn is here to explain!

Your friend is legally chained to a life of debt for something he did in his youth. Is there an ethical way to ease his burden? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

How do globally organized criminals stay two steps ahead of the law? "Chasing Shadows" author Miles Johnson takes us into the underworld for answers!

How can we build rapport and optimize our connection with others? "Supercommunicators" author Charles Duhigg brings us the practical steps here!

Are timeshares ever not a scam? Kevin Rapp joins us for Skeptical Sunday to delve into their pros and cons without the high-pressure sales gauntlet!

Postpartum psychosis is a disorder that can make mothers kill their own children. So why aren't we talking more about it? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

What are attachment styles, and how can we understand them to find and keep love? Attached author Amir Levine is here to share what the science has to say!

Your tax-evading husband was lucky enough to dodge prison, but the discovery of his secret gun stash could change that. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

Did the COVID-19 pandemic start with a lab leak? Pandora's Gamble author Alison Young is here to crunch the numbers without entertaining conspiracies!

If happiness is a direction rather than a destination, how can we ensure we're enjoying the ride? Build the Life You Want co-author Arthur Brooks guides us!

What are the social, political, and medical ramifications of cannabis use? Michael Regilio is the Chong to Jordan's Cheech on this Skeptical Sunday!

How do you get over the icky discovery that your boyfriend briefly dated your sister before she kicked him to the curb? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

How do you identify and heal from the narcissistic people who inflict themselves upon your life? "It's Not You" author Dr. Ramani Durvasula is here to help!

Finding out your colleague's a legitimate sociopath who preys on the sympathy of others is bad enough, but he's also a doctor. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

When we lack a sense of natural talent, how can we unlock our ability to excel? Find out on this episode with "Hidden Potential" author Adam Grant!

Dopamine Nation author Anna Lembke helps us understand why it's difficult to resist the temptations of a world designed to exploit our pursuit of pleasure.

Why is relying on Emergency Medical Services (EMS) liable to send your bank balance to the morgue? Michael Regilio joins us on Skeptical Sunday to find out!

The blackmail victim from episode 796 reports that the brother-in-law who wronged her is now in custody and awaiting justice. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

Are the benefits of facial recognition technology worth their societal cost? Your Face Belongs to Us author Kashmir Hill weighs the pros and cons here!

How do you get your life back on track after it was disrupted so thoroughly by a cyberbully's campaign to ruin your reputation? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

Is polite persuasion impossible among the presently polarized populace? "Mindstuck: Mastering the Art of Changing Minds" author Michael McQueen has answers!

The ex-wife turned your son against you because you called the cops when her daughter was caught on camera stealing from you. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

What hurdles must humanity face before it can inhabit the final frontier? "A City on Mars" co-author Zach Weinersmith is here to ground us with the facts.

You love your wife, but a surgical mishap makes sex painful for her. Is there an ethical way to have your needs met elsewhere? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

How does emotional enmeshment (aka covert incest) with a parent shape our mental health and relationships? Dr. Ken Adams is here to help us understand.

It would be wise to avoid your domestically violent ex and her creepy, extorting family, so why do you want her back so much? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

How coded into our DNA are the universal innovations that have driven human history globally? Futurist Byron Reese shares what he's uncovered here!

The high school principal wants your girlfriend's nude photo for his 'investigation' into the hacker who got her to send it. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

Your sister's life is dominated by a coffee kibbutz cult. What can you do to make her see the light and come back to reality? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

Nuclear Now director Oliver Stone joins us to advocate for nuclear power as a better alternative to wind, solar, and other green energy solutions.

The accidental discovery of your sister's OnlyFans show has you worried it's only a matter of time before the family finds out. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

Join us for adventure with Ben Macintyre, author of Prisoners of the Castle: An Epic Story of Survival and Escape from Colditz, the Nazis' Fortress Prison!

Who are Yemen's Houthis, and what threat do they pose to us here in the West? Intelligence analyst Ryan McBeth brings us in from Out of the Loop.

Are you really fine after a fire consumed your home and all you owned, or is there trauma you're still taking time to process? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

What novel scientific breakthroughs will bring us back from the brink of total climate catastrophe? Mike Kelland of Planetary Technologies explains here!

You distanced yourself from a randy shrink after his attempt at a psychia-tryst. How do you ensure sure he's not harming others? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

If we can't predict the future, how can we prepare for a future in which we'll thrive? Here, we consult 'Same As Ever' author Morgan Housel for answers!

What unknown frontiers reside inside the human brain? Dr. David Eagleman, host of the original iHeart podcast "Inner Cosmos," helps us chart a course here!

Your stepson doesn't know your late husband wasn't his real father. Is it your place to clue him in against his mother's wishes? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

What's an anti-Zionist Israeli's take on current events? Miko Peled, author of "The General's Son: Journey of an Israeli in Palestine" is here to share.

Your abusive ex was grievously injured by his now-new ex for cheating. Should you visit him in hospital or let him suffer alone? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

Enjoy this deluxe edition of our initial chat with 'Son of Hamas' author Mosab Hassan Yousef, featuring exclusive new insights into Israel's current events.

'The Plastics Paradox' author Chris DeArmitt joins us to separate fact from fiction around plastic's impact on our health and the environment.

A stalker who suffers from schizophrenia has your neighbor in fear for her life, and law enforcement can't do much about it. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

Join us for insights from former Hamas member Mosab Hassan Yousef on the escalated Israel conflict and his perspectives on building a path to peace.

Can we cultivate the likability that accompanies popularity without yielding to its status-seeking negatives? 'Popular' author Mitch Prinstein weighs in!

Should you alert a newlywed to the fact that her husband slept in your bed after neglecting to inform you he was even married? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

How high are the geopolitical and technological stakes in the international struggle for semiconductor supremacy? Chip War author Chris Miller chimes in!

How did Tom Hardin go from insider trading to becoming Tipper X, one of the most prolific informants in securities fraud history? Join us as Tom tells all!

The reputation you've spent your professional life building is threatened by association with your cocaine-addicted friend. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

How does a Danish ex-con wind up as a secret agent dealing arms in North Korea? Jim Latrache (aka Mr. James from 'The Mole') reveals all here!

How do you get your mother-in-law to understand the celebrity crush she thinks she's dating probably doesn't know she exists? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

After their tragic extinction, will woolly mammoths once again walk the world alongside humanity? Colossal's Ben Lamm is here to de-extinct our skepticism!

2,300 messages discovered on your wife's old phone reveal her prolific infidelity that spanned years of your 24-year marriage. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

Why are Iranian hit squads operating in the UK and even the US? Former MI6 intelligence officer and spy novelist Matthew Dunn shares his inside info here!

Where should we begin examining our problems with relationships, cheating, conflict, and more? Legendary therapist Esther Perel talks us through it here!

How do you and your sis endure life under your parents—who are "only" abusive 10% of the time—until you're old enough to leave? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

What brought long-term hostilities between Israel and Hamas to a boiling point, and what happens next? Ryan McBeth brings us in from Out of the Loop.

'Outrage Machine' author Tobias Rose-Stockwell explains how social media fuels our negative emotions and disrupts society — and what we can do about it.

Is your mean drunk sister really the best choice to care for your dad while he's going through the early stages of dementia? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

Learn how to optimize decision-making, gain competitive advantage, and live more intentionally through clear thinking with Farnam Street's Shane Parrish.

Who are the key players in Sudan's new civil war, and what's the "best" way this can play out? ICRC's Dr. Gasim Mohammed takes us behind the scenes!

How do you overcome your abusive father's harassment and protect yourself from his unhinged, unwelcome intrusions in the future? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

What makes rational people believe irrational things? For that matter, how do we know we're the ones being rational? 'Misbelief' author Dan Ariely explains!

Tired of constantly craving what you don't have instead of being satisfied with what you do? 'Scarcity Brain' author Michael Easter is here to help!

Your lawn may be your pride and joy, but is there an environmentally friendly alternative? Join us in the weeds with Michael Regilio on Skeptical Sunday!

Your openly swinging friends brought a third into their relationship, and you worry about how it's affecting their kids. Welcome to another Feedback Friday!

"Bigger, Better, Bolder" author Jennifer Cohen helps us develop the confidence to pursue the life we want instead of settling for the life we get.

Wildlife biologist Forrest Galante rejoins us to discuss rediscovering "lost" species and why we should resurrect the dodo, thylacine, and woolly mammoth.

Should you throw in the friendship towel after a feckless frottage foul with someone's significant other? Can you make it right? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

Recovering stolen ships from pirates in the world's most troubled waters is big business, and Captain Max Hardberger is here to steer us through it.

What can an 85-year study tell us about the science of happiness, and how can we leverage this knowledge to live the good life? Robert Waldinger explains!

Even if psychics and tarot cards can't give you reliable advice from the great beyond, what's the harm? Join us for Skeptical Sunday with David C. Smalley!

Can you balance support for an unlucky but amicable ex with personal boundaries that keep you tethered to your own improvement? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

Wait But Why's Tim Urban helps us find ways to cope with the chaos of current events in his new book, "What's Our Problem?: A Self-Help Book for Societies."

Novelist and Nobody Should Believe Me podcast host Andrea Dunlop joins us to discuss the prevalence of medical child abuse and what we can do to fight it.

On this Skeptical Sunday, comedian Michael Regilio joins us to discuss the pros and cons of bioplastics and the importance of responsible plastic use.

Guilt over stealing from your dad under the thrall of addiction also makes you ponder how his actions influenced your addiction. Welcome to Feedback Friday!

AI advocate Marc Andreessen joins us to clear up misconceptions about AI and discuss its potential impact on job creation, creativity, and moral reasoning.

University of Sussex cognitive philosophy professor Andy Clark joins us to discuss how our brains experience and manipulate the reality that surrounds us.

Why do some insist Earth is flat despite thousands of years of evidence to the contrary? Dave Farina joins us for Skeptical Sunday to round up some answers!

Are you right to cut ties with your grandpa now that his sociopathic, incestuous, and pedophilic history has come to light? Welcome to Feedback Friday!

Join Jordan and Gabe for this deep dive into the lessons we can learn when we enlist envy as a teacher rather than a bitter reminder of what we don't have.

Video editor Annie Ikpa explains how she galvanized a movement to ban child sacrifice in Uganda, and what's in store for the fight ahead.

Is homeopathy an effective alternative medicine or an unproven, unscientific sham? Comedian Michael Regilio joins us for Skeptical Sunday to find out!

When the circle of trust between you, your best friend, and his girlfriend accidentally turns into a covert love triangle, it might be Feedback Friday!