JRE #1327 – Mike Baker

Mike Baker is a former CIA covert operations officer. Currently he is the president of Diligence LLC, a global intelligence and security firm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JRE #1326 – Maynard James Keenan

Maynard James Keenan is a singer, songwriter, producer, winemaker, and actor, best known as the vocalist for Grammy Award-winning rock band Tool, Puscifer, and A Perfect Circle. Look for TOOL’s catalog coming to streaming services on August 2 and their new album “FEAR INOCULUM” releases on August 30. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JRE #1325 – Dr. Cornel West

Dr. Cornel West is a philosopher, political activist, social critic, author, and public intellectual. He is Professor of the Practice of Public Philosophy at Harvard University and holds the title of Professor Emeritus at Princeton University. He has also taught at Union Theological Seminary, Yale, Harvard, and the University of Paris. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JRE #1324 – Ian Edwards

Ian Edwards is a stand up comedian and also hosts his own podcast called “Soccer Comic Rant” available on Spotify. His new special “Bill Burr presents Ian Talk: Ideas Not Worth Spreading” premieres July 12 on Comedy Central. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JRE #1323 – Andy Ngo

Andy Ngo is a political journalist best known for covering street protests in Portland, Oregon. He has written columns in The Wall Street Journal, the New York Post and National Review, amongst others, and is an editor for Quillette. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JRE #1322 – Reggie Watts

Reggie Watts is a musician, singer, beatboxer, actor, and comedian. His improvised musical sets are created using only his voice, a keyboard, and a looping machine. He is also currently the announcer and band leader on The Late Late Show with James Corden. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JRE #1321 – Robert Oberst

Robert Oberst is a professional strongman who competes yearly in The World’s Strongest Man competition. He’s can also be seen on the History Channel’s “The Strongest Man In History” premiering July 10 at 10pm ET. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

JRE #1320 – Eric Weinstein

Eric Weinstein is a mathematician and economist, and he is also the managing director at Thiel Capital. He is the host of the podcast “The Portal” available on Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices