Episodes

  • 468: Sukun Chopra | Finding Your Way Again: Purpose, Connection, and Life After Momentum

    468: Sukun Chopra | Finding Your Way Again: Purpose, Connection, and Life After Momentum
    Jun 17 2026
    Sukun Chopra returns to The Armen Show for a conversation about identity, purpose, connection, and rebuilding momentum after major life transitions. Since her first appearance on the show, Sukun has gotten married, moved from Delhi to London, stepped away from her podcast Epic Beings, and experienced the loss of her grandmother shortly before her wedding. […]
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  • 466: Jacob Mchangama | The Free Speech Recession: A Global Decline in Expression

    466: Jacob Mchangama | The Free Speech Recession: A Global Decline in Expression
    Apr 23 2026
    In this episode, Armen speaks with legal scholar and free speech advocate Jacob Mchangama about the shifting global landscape of expression. Drawing on his new book The Future of Free Speech, Mchangama outlines a central claim: we are in the middle of a “free speech recession,” where both democratic and authoritarian systems are increasingly restricting […]
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  • 465: Michael Gurven | The Seven-Decade Human Lifespan

    465: Michael Gurven | The Seven-Decade Human Lifespan
    Apr 3 2026
    A conversation with Professor Michael Gurven of UC Santa Barbara on the evolutionary structure of human lifespan and the misconceptions surrounding aging. The central claim of Gurven’s work is that humans were not “designed” for short lives that modern medicine has recently extended. Rather, the capacity to live roughly seven decades has long been part […]
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  • 464: Carey Gillam | How Industry Manipulates Science and Regulation

    464: Carey Gillam | How Industry Manipulates Science and Regulation
    Mar 21 2026
    In this returning conversation, investigative journalist Carey Gillam examines how scientific evidence, corporate incentives, and regulatory systems interact in the modern agrochemical landscape. Drawing on more than three decades of reporting, she traces the evolution of glyphosate from a widely adopted agricultural tool to a focal point of global health debate. The discussion centers on […]
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  • 463: Bronwyn Williams | Surviving the AI Apocalypse: A Solutionist’s Guide

    463: Bronwyn Williams | Surviving the AI Apocalypse: A Solutionist’s Guide
    Mar 11 2026
    Bronwyn Williams discusses the concept of the ‘AI apocalypse’ and the broader technological and geopolitical shifts impacting society. The conversation explores how globalization, automation, and the concentration of wealth influence individual value, job security, and societal structures, offering practical insights for survival and adaptation.
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  • 462: Caleb Scharf | The Biological Imperative of Space Exploration In “The Giant Leap”

    462: Caleb Scharf | The Biological Imperative of Space Exploration In “The Giant Leap”
    Feb 23 2026
    In this episode, Dr. Caleb Scharf returns to the show, where we discuss his book The Giant Leap: Why Space Is the Next Frontier in the Evolution of Life, exploring the intersection of biology, technology, and space exploration. He argues that space travel is not merely a technological endeavor but a biological phenomenon that reflects […]
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  • 460: Where Trust Goes When Institutions Fail

    460: Where Trust Goes When Institutions Fail
    Jan 29 2026
    In this episode, Armen Shirvanian explores the shifting landscape of trust as institutions face increasing scrutiny and failure. He discusses how trust is transitioning from traditional institutions to individuals and networks, emphasizing the importance of personal integrity, competence, and the role of data in shaping perceptions of trust. The conversation delves into the implications of […]
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  • 459: What 2025 Clarified (Not What It Added)

    459: What 2025 Clarified (Not What It Added)
    Dec 27 2025
    This isn’t a recap of episodes or a list of guests. It’s a look at what became clearer over the course of 2025. Across conversations on The Armen Show this year – covering AI, psychology, culture, biology, health, systems, and creativity – the same underlying patterns kept appearing. This episode steps back to reflect on […]
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