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James Altucher interviews the world's leading peak performers in every area of life. But instead of giving you the typical success story, James digs deeper to find the "Choose Yourself" story - these are the moments we relate to... when someone rises up from personal struggle to reinvent themselves. The James Altucher Show brings you into the lives of peak-performers: billionaires, best-selling authors, rappers, astronauts, athletes, comedians, actors, and the world champions in every field, all who forged their own paths, found financial freedom and harnessed the power to create more meaningful and fulfilling lives.

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  • The Truth about Tariffs: The Ultimate Guide to Busting Inflation Myths
    Notes from James: I’ve been seeing a ton of misinformation lately about tariffs and inflation, so I had to set the record straight. People assume tariffs drive prices up across the board, but that’s just not how economics...
  • How The US can Immediately Eliminate the IRS and get rid of personal income taxes
    Notes from James: What if I told you that we could eliminate the IRS, get rid of personal income taxes completely, and still keep the government funded? Sounds impossible, right? Well, not only is it possible, but historical precedent shows...
  • Is Fort Knox Empty!? | News You Might Have Missed
    A note from James: I love digging into topics that make us question everything we thought we knew. Fort Knox is one of those legendary places we just assume is full of gold, but has anyone really checked? The fact that Musk even brought...
  • From Dreamer to Doer: Who Better Than You? Movie Producer, Will Packer on How to Build Success and Resilience in life.
    Will Packer has built a career producing movies that resonate with audiences and break barriers in Hollywood. Will shares his insights on storytelling, pitching, and how to turn an idea into a movie that gets made.
  • How Anyone Can Make Their First Million, James Altucher on My First Exit
    James shares a special feed drop from My First Exit with Nick Singh and Omid Kazravan in this episode. Together, they explore the value of following curiosity, how to niche effectively without losing authenticity, and why intersecting skills...
  • Peter Diamandis: How to Harness the Power of Mindset in The Longevity Guidebook
    Peter Diamandis joins James to talk about the future of human longevity. ams competing. If you want to live longer and healthier, this is an episode you can't afford to miss.
  • Quantum Computing 101 with Nicolas Alexandre Roussy Newton & Gavin Brennen
    Quantum computing is a game-changer in technology—but how does it work, and why should we care? From the basics of qubits and superposition to the urgent need for post-quantum cryptography, this conversation simplifies one of...
  • Ranking U.S. Presidents: Who Truly Deserves the Top Spot?
    James breaks down the rankings of U.S. presidents and offers his unique perspective on who truly deserves a spot in the top 10—and who doesn’t.
  • Inside the JFK Conspiracy: How Brad Meltzer Unearthed a Forgotten Assassination Plot
    Brad Meltzer returns to the show to reveal one of the craziest untold stories about JFK: the first assassination attempt before he even took office. In his new book, The JFK Conspiracy, Brad dives into the little-known plot by Richard Pavlik,...
  • Smuggling 101: The Ultimate Guide to Roger Reaves' Journey Through Perilous Adventures
    Roger Reaves shares his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings on a farm to becoming one of the most notorious drug smugglers in history. He discusses working with Pablo Escobar, surviving harrowing escapes from law enforcement, and...
  • Trump's Greenland Ambitions: Strategic Necessity or Wild Idea
    A Note from James: "Couldn't believe it was possible. I thought the reality show of Election 2024 could not be beat, but it turns out that was just season one, and season two is incredible. Right now, I don't...
  • How Fiverr Revolutionized the Gig Economy: Insights from CEO Micha Kaufman
    In this episode, James Altucher chats with Micha Kaufman, the visionary founder and CEO of Fiverr. Micha shares how Fiverr reshaped the freelance marketplace by making talent accessible to anyone, anywhere.
  • Scribe Media's Resurrection: How Eric Jorgenson Revived a Publishing Giant
    Eric Jorgenson’s story with Scribe Media is one of the rare second chances in business. In this episode, James sits down with Eric to discuss how he saved Scribe from its dramatic downfall, brought it back to stability, and is...
  • Jim Rickards: Will AI Destroy the World?
    In this episode, James Altucher welcomes back bestselling author Jim Rickards to discuss his latest book, Money GPT. Jim delves into AI's transformative power, highlighting its immense benefits and the potential risks it poses,...
  • Codie Sanchez on How to Become a Main Street Millionaire: The Secrets to Profiting from 'Boring' Businesses
    James sits down with "Main Street Millionaire" author Codie Sanchez to explore the art of building wealth through "boring" businesses. Codie explains why chasing trendy industries like AI and crypto might...
  • Inside the Global Chess Revolution with Peter Doggers
    A Note from James:"Over a billion people play chess. Even if you're not into it, think about this: two armies on a board, going to war. It's the game of kings, and back in the day, kings played chess to strategize...
  • Crypto's Next Big Thing: How Bitcoin and Meme Coins Disrupt and Define New Financial Landscapes with Omid Malekan
    A Note from James:"Oh my gosh, so many things going on with Bitcoin. Let me just summarize it. Obviously, Gary Gensler resigning is huge for Bitcoin. He was the head of the SEC, and this is the end of a regulatory cloud over crypto....
  • How Iran Shapes Global Politics : Behind the enemy lines with Ken Timmerman
    A Note from James:This week, there's a lot happening with Iran. Some strategies the U.S. has tried with them are just mind-boggling. My guest, Ken Timmerman, says it best: Iran is the biggest issue we face right now, and the closest...
  • Jim Rickards: Will Trump Save the Economy and Drain the Swamp?
    A Note from James: Oh my gosh. I always feel like my IQ goes up when I talk to Jim Rickards. He has so much knowledge about so many things, but particularly, he's been there, done that when it comes to all things in the economy....
  • How to legally 'Cheat' in The Presidential Election
    A Note from James:"So in a few hours, as I am saying this. The election of 2024 will begin. I'm doing this podcast on Monday evening, and I wanted to address a couple of important issues that people don't seem...