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Bringing real experts and forward-thinkers out of the clickbait shadows for greater knowledge, purpose, and performance. The CEO Retort is a thought-provoking podcast that features leading experts, entrepreneurs, authors, journalists, and thinkers scrutinising how science, business, health, politics, technology, and AI influence our lives.
Hosted by Tim El-Sheikh — a serial deeptech and AI entrepreneur since 2002, one of the first-generation AI pioneers at Google Campus London, a biomedical scientist, and ex-pro athlete. He is currently at the frontier of human-centric Augmented Intelligence.
Hosted by Tim El-Sheikh — a serial deeptech and AI entrepreneur since 2002, one of the first-generation AI pioneers at Google Campus London, a biomedical scientist, and ex-pro athlete. He is currently at the frontier of human-centric Augmented Intelligence.
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Did you know that chimpanzees might be more rational than humans when making decisions? Dr Hanna Schleihauf led groundbreaking research, published in the prestigious journal Science, revealing that chimpanzees can evaluate the quality of evidence when making decisions, just like humans!Hanna is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Developmental Psychology at Utrecht University in the Netherlands. She is a developmental psychologist whose research explores the roots of human rationality and the socio-cognitive foundations of cultural learning.Hanna employs behavioural experiments, surveys, and interactive AI-based paradigms alongside eye tracking and functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) to study rationality across development – from toddlers to adults.Join the conversation now, as we delve into human behaviours, AI, political ideologies and my own journey with narcissism as an ex-elite athlete! This discussion was truly outstanding! I suppose, as a scientist, I'm somewhat biased.Join our free newsletter to get notified for future live sessions: https://ceoretort.com/newsletterSupport our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportTimestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:02:39) – Introduction to Hanna's research on chimpanzees and intelligence(00:05:24) – Explanation of overimitation in children and chimpanzees, and Hanna's collaboration with Jan Engelmann at Berkeley(00:11:45) - Exploration of epistemic defeaters in chimpanzees, their belief formation and reflective rationality(00:18:07) – Ad to help you focus with functional music!(00:20:36) – Discussion on social dynamics and rationality in chimpanzees and similarities with humans(00:28:40) – Copying trends and group beliefs in humans and chimpanzees – Why do we hold on to beliefs to keep up appearances?(00:38:53) – The stark social and political differences between chimpanzees and bonobos. Can this help us understand the meaning of collective intelligence?(00:47:23) – Environmental factors may create challenges in changing human beliefs despite evidence(00:53:26) – Why do humans struggle with changing their minds? Looking at the anti-vaxxer movement as an example, and the public perception of certainty(01:04:13) – The dangerous rise of public mistrust in science, and scientific communication challenges in a world driven by clickbait(01:16:12) – How humans can be easily manipulated through trends, misinformation and clickbait, using the manosphere as an example(01:22:53) – The power of self-belief, using Tim as an example with his narcissistic self-belief as a championship elite athlete(01:32:11) – Defining intelligence and its multifaceted nature across species. Humans are not the most intelligent!(01:40:00) – The role of consciousness in intelligenceEpisode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2026/03/19/hanna-schleihauf-animals-dont-just-act-they-think-about-whySupport our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out The Retort news outlet:https://RetortMedia.comCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortFree Newsletter: https://newsletter.ceoretort.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
The Iran war marks the beginning of the era of widespread use of generative artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) as key tools for military targeting.The tragic strike on the Shajareh Tayyebeh Girls School, resulting in the loss of over 160 children, underscores the risks of relying on AI for targeting decisions without strict human intervention.Join the conversation now to see the dangerous outcomes of relying on AI for life and death situations.Join our free newsletter to get notified for future live sessions: https://ceoretort.com/newsletterSupport our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportTimestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:00:53) – Questioning the Anthropic-Pentagon drama and the use of AI in the Iran war, with a Retort(00:06:51) – Anthropic's AI in Iran's military intelligence and operations: A dangerous precedent(00:09:54) – Consequences of outsourcing decisions to AI: Killing of school children!(00:13:22) – Could it be algorithmic hallucinations or outdated intelligence data fed into the model?(00:14:06) – Could it be intentional, with strikes on multiple civilian locations, including 13 hospitals??(00:15:51) – Yet another example of why AI cannot replace human judgment(00:19:05) – The history behind AI in the US military and the role of Palantir Technologies(00:21:25) – AI's limitations in real-world decision making, especially in life-ending situations!(00:22:10) – Questioning Anthropic's "red lines" with the Pentagon: Naivety or delusion?(00:24:38) – Anthropic's questionable ethical stance and questionable industry and political reactions(00:30:11) – Legal battles between Anthropic and the Pentagon, with questionable industry solidarity(00:35:12) – The accelerated anti-AI reckoning and the end of the Libertarian bubbleRead the full report here:https://retortmedia.com/topics/ai-insights/2026/03/11/operation-epic-fury-is-a-marketing-term-powered-by-ego-and-potential-ai-hallucinations-not-military-reality/Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/solo/2026/03/12/ais-deadly-deployment-in-the-iran-war-that-killed-school-girls/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out The Retort news outlet:https://RetortMedia.comCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortFree Newsletter: https://newsletter.ceoretort.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
Professor Scott Lucas returns to our live emergency guest episode to discuss the current Middle East conflict, Iran's internal dynamics, and the poor geopolitical strategies involving the US, Israel, and regional actors. What does this situation mean for you?This is a replay and remastered version of the live guest episode we held on March 5th, 2026.Join our free newsletter to get notified for future live sessions: https://newsletter.ceoretort.com/Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:02:34) – Understanding Iran's society and its religious and political dynamics(00:09:36) – Historical protest movements and regime legitimacy in Iran, highlighting Iran's internal divisions and opposition(00:15:48) – Ad to help you navigate media bias(00:17:53) – The truth of Iran's January 2026 protests, death toll and illegitimacy of the Shah's succession desired by the West(00:22:48) – US and Iran negotiation dynamics are different from Israel. Trump wants a complete surrender, not regime change – a similar plan to Venezuela(00:27:45) – How the US did not inform the UK and Europe about their planned attacks, also exposing the stupidity of British politicians and media commentators attacking Keir Starmer's position on the war(00:31:10) – Israel, US, and Middle East power plays. What's the end game, and who is getting involved?00:41:42 – Is there a way out? Can the Gulf states play a role in ending the war to avoid major economic damage?(00:46:05) – Is Iran focusing on economic warfare to damage America's and the wider global economy?00:50:24 – Scott explains why this war is no longer contained, despite Trump's and his supporters' claims(00:54:37) – Who is behind the seemingly random drone attack incidents that could drag Turkey and Azerbaijan into this conflict?(00:59:38) – Possible outcomes and pathways forward. Could this war end soon?(01:05:38) – Are we edging toward World War 3, and how the media coverage has been overly biased and misleading public perceptionEpisode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2026/03/09/scott-lucas-what-they-are-not-telling-you-about-the-iran-war/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out The Retort news outlet:https://RetortMedia.comCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortFree Newsletter: https://newsletter.ceoretort.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
In this live replay, I'm examining the AI-driven hype of today and how we're being pushed towards a crisis. It's a bit scary, but it's something we need to talk about.Right now, we're facing a double whammy: water bankruptcy and an AI bubble spiralling out of control. Not to mention, a disturbing new report shows a record number of journalists killed in 2025, with Israel responsible for two-thirds of deaths.Let me break it down for you. Water bankruptcy—what's that all about? Imagine living in a world where clean water is so scarce that it becomes a luxury product or a subscription-based commodity. Sounds dramatic? Join the conversation now.This is a replay and remastered version of the live guest episode we held on February 26th, 2026. Join our free newsletter to get notified for future live sessions: https://newsletter.ceoretort.com/Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:00:58) – Quick intro of CEOR Live, on the last Thursday of every month(00:02:44) – Launch of Retort Media and its mission, and the CEOR becoming part of the news ecosystem(00:08:09) – The state of independent journalism, with journalists being targeted and murdered(00:20:22) – Unhinged AI: The human element behind AI issues, with Sam Altman complaining about Humans needing more resources than AI and people losing their minds over 'AI Social Network'(00:34:24) – The Role of AI in Amplifying Human Efforts(00:38:34) – The real consequences of vibe coding -- AKA Poor software engineering practices(00:42:29) – Debunking AGI and the Turing Test myth. Let's get rid of it once and for all to save AI!(00:51:39) – Understanding AI's limitations, dangers and potential(01:00:42) – The Future of AI: Localised models, edge AI and data sovereignty(01:07:23) – UN's report on global 'water bankruptcy' and AI's impact, with the current obsession of building data centres. It's a Looming Crisis(01:20:10) – The economic implications of AI and data centresEpisode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/solo/2026/03/02/water-bankruptcy-journalists-killed-and-unhinged-ai-whats-next/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out The Retort news outlet:https://RetortMedia.comCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortFree Newsletter: https://newsletter.ceoretort.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
Professor Sara M. Grimes is a prominent scholar and world-leading expert in children’s digital media culture, rights, and play.Since August 2024, she has served as a Full Professor at McGill University, where she holds the Wolfe Chair in Scientific and Technological Literacy.Her research examines the intersection of technology, commercialisation, and childhood, with a particular focus on digital games and virtual worlds.Join our free newsletter to get notified for future live sessions: https://newsletter.ceoretort.comTimestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:02:47) – 2025 Review in terms of children's rights online since Trump's election and his influence on Big Tech.(00:14:25) – How does America's lax behaviour toward regulating big tech impact Canada as the next-door neighbour with deep dependency?(00:20:06) – The big problem with Australia's recently introduced social media ban for under 16s. Why Tim and Sara fundamentally disagree with this approach.(00:26:12) – How certain governments benefit from preventing young generations from accessing social media – ie, their only source of news and geopolitical events!(00:30:34) – The impact of Silicon Valley's "move fast and break things" philosophy on children's online safety – a philosophy shared by Epstein!(00:35:30) – The long-term impact of banning children from accessing online platforms on their education and the normalisation of dangerous trends, such as the manosphere.(00:44:20) – Should social media platforms finally be treated and regulated as media outlets and content publishers?(00:49:57) – Early signs of whether the Australian ban is effective, with emerging contradictory arguments.(00:58:18) – Sara's direct response to critics who support tech restrictions for children and social media bans.(01:04:16) – The surprising attitude of young people toward online privacy(01:15:16) – How banning children further exposes their private data to big tech.(01:20:02) – What has Sara learnt from her work with the United Nations about other countries' concerns about Trump's Silicon Valley and children's online safety?Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2026/02/19/sara-grimes-tech-restrictions-for-children-are-more-dangerous-for-their-safety/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out The Retort news outlet:https://RetortMedia.comCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortFree Newsletter: https://newsletter.ceoretort.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
Professor Scott Lucas returns to our live guest episode to discuss the societal impact of the Epstein class and the deflections used by their political backers, apologists and the US justice system to evade responsibility.And since we are focusing on political deflections, Donald Trump inevitably enters the conversation, but the broader issue is systemic. Pam Bondi’s shameful performance at hearings and media appearances often creates a spectacle of outrage rather than prioritising justice for the victims.It is quite apparent that the survivors of Epstein’s abuse seem pushed to the margins by the Trump Administration.This is a replay and remastered version of the live guest episode we held on February 12th, 2026. Join our free newsletter to get notified for future live sessions: https://newsletter.ceoretort.comTimestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:02:31) – The launch of The Retort news outlet in beta to address the problem of the broligarch mainstream media.(00:06:16) – The context of where we are today, following the DOJ's latest release of 3 million Epstein "Data dump"(00:24:44) – The dangerous role of Epstein and Trump apologists in governments and media who divert attention away from the obvious cover-up(00:32:02) – The iconic moment in Pam Bondi’s House Judiciary Appearance, which confirms the administration has no interest in seeking justice for Epstein victims and survivors.(00:40:36) – The stark reality that the Epstein Class was exposed thanks to only 4 politicians, not the FBI, the judges, or the police. Is the justice system now dead?(00:56:02) – Why we should now accept that far-right movements, their funders, supporters, and apologists are the "Epstein Class", a term coined by Representative Ro Khanna.Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2026/02/16/scott-lucas-the-epstein-class-proves-the-rule-of-law-doesnt-even-exist-for-victims/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out The Retort news outlet:https://RetortMedia.comCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortFree Newsletter: https://newsletter.ceoretort.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
Peter Geoghegan is an award-winning investigative journalist and broadcaster whose work has fundamentally changed the conversation around transparency in British public life and Western politics.He is the founder and editor of Democracy for Sale, an independent investigative news outlet that recently secured the Specialist Journalism prize at the 2025 British Journalism Awards.Peter is the former Editor-in-Chief of openDemocracy and the author of the Sunday Times bestseller Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics — a book that exposed how untraceable cash is warping our political systems.From his deep-dive documentaries for BBC Radio 4 to his latest revelations on lobbying and 'black hole' campaign finances, Peter is one of the most tenacious voices in the industry today.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:02:49) – The state of modern journalism in a corrupt political and digital ecosystem(00:09:48) – Ad to help you navigate media bias(00:11:54) – Why does Tony Blair and his TBI institute want to build an AI company like Palantir?(00:02:49) – How Big Tech influences politics worldwide today?(00:19:16) – The rise and influence of "oligarch politicians"(00:24:42) – How 2016 and the pandemic were the turning point of the West selling democracy to broligarchs(00:32:01) – How Trump's AI and Silicon Valley became the political media pumping up the AI bubble(00:45:37) – Can real journalism and independent media survive against oligarch-driven mediaEpisode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2026/02/05/peter-geoghegan-how-the-west-sold-democracy-to-the-corrupt-rich/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortFree Newsletter: https://newsletter.ceoretort.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
We are joined by the prominent British political economist and campaigner, Richard Murphy, discussing the latest AI bubble turmoil and its role in a broader economic collapse – could be as soon as the end of 2026! It’s an energetic conversation that will open your eyes to the post-AI economics.Richard is a highly active commentator, blogging daily at Funding the Future and on his YouTube channel @RichardJMurphy -- which has seen significant growth, reaching over 325,000 subscribers and 30 million views by the end of 2025.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:02:35) – How being a twin shaped Richard's journey in political economics and campaigns(00:10:22) – Ad to help you navigate media bias(00:12:29) – Tim and Richard explore why one becomes interested in economic equality and the politics of care(00:20:22) – What people don't get about economics and the problem with profit maximisation models(00:23:38) – How did the damaging neoliberalism model take over the global economy and give rise to today's tech broligarchy, and its impact on the AI bubble(00:37:40) – Why do people become ideologically attached to illogical and self-damaging economic narratives?(00:43:46) – The absurdly illogical narrative of growing the economy with loss-making AI services while destroying millions of jobs, and pushing for UBI while expecting lower taxation!(00:49:53) – Today, the AI bubble and Trump are completely linked and the clearest evidence that neoliberalism has run out of ideas. It's now a neoliberalism bubble.Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2026/01/22/richard-murphy-the-ai-bubble-is-a-prelude-to-a-much-bigger-economic-collapse/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortFree Newsletter: https://newsletter.ceoretort.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
Scott Lucas returns to help us break down the ICE actions in Minneapolis that descended America into a permanent state of emergency, and how this fits into Trump's escalating global tensions.After what felt like a whirlwind of a week, Scott Lucas returned to help us unravel the ongoing state of emergency that seems to have become America’s new normal.The situation with ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) in Minneapolis is a mess, to say the least, after Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old U.S. citizen, mother of three, and poet, was fatally shot by ICE agent Jonathan Ross in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on January 7, 2026.Scott and I also touched on Venezuela and Greenland, where the geopolitical chaotic chess game is in full swing. The Trump administration’s moves are insane, but are they sustainable?Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:02:46) – Why Scott feels we are now living in a constant state of emergency!(00:07:14) – Detailed debunk of the narratives around the ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis (Part 1)(00:18:09) – Ad to help you navigate media bias(00:20:16) – Detailed debunk of the narratives around the ICE shooting of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis (Part 2)(00:29:54) – Why the US administration is not a full authoritarian regime and The Death Star, with complicit media.(00:43:58) – Quick update on Venezuela and how US oil companies have destroyed Trump's oil claims.(00:52:50) – Despite the awful ICE situation and global threats caused by Trump's administration, there is actually some good news!(00:57:53) – With ICE's unhinged, violent targeting of American citizens, can this spill over into full-blown armed violence?Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2026/01/15/scott-lucas-ice-committed-a-crime-turning-the-us-into-a-permanent-state-of-emergency/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortFree Newsletter: https://newsletter.ceoretort.comApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
Professor Scott Lucas returns to our first live guest emergency episode to discuss the current geopolitical tensions between the US and Venezuela, explore the historical context, and examine how it sets the stage for today's political and economic landscape.One of the standout points Scott made exclusively on this show was the idea of "regime coercion" rather than outright regime change. This subtle shift could have significant implications for Venezuela's future.Join the conversation and explore a complex web of politics, power, and strategy. I'm eager to see how it all unfolds.This is a replay and remastered version of the live guest episode we held on January 6th, 2026. Join our free newsletter to get notified for future live sessions: https://newsletter.ceoretort.comTimestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:02:55) – The shambolic nature of the US invading Venezuela and the kidnapping of Maduro. What is really going on?(00:10:56) – Trump's bizarre press conference, his apparent health decline and the spread of misinformation(00:17:36) – It's regime coercion, not regime change!(00:21:16) – Considering Trump's obvious mental decline, who is actually in charge?(00:29:17) – The broader implications for Latin America and the future of Greenland's independence(00:37:06) – Implications on the EU and international law from this Venezuelan crisis(00:45:12) – Are we entering an international system of anarchy, and what is the MAGA grassroots' reaction?(00:59:32) – Are there any clear indicators emerging as to the direction of play with Venezuela?(01:04:46) – What impact will this entire situation have on the regular people globally?Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2026/01/08/scott-lucas-the-consequences-of-americas-invasion-of-venezuela-are-worse-than-you-think/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
In January 2025, I discussed why it was the rising era of “IoS” (Internet of Shit). Not only did it exceed my expectations, but it has set the path for 2026, which will be the year of reckoning, and it won’t be pretty.This is a replay of our very first livestream on YouTube, available in the live section of our channel.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:01:41) – 2026 plans for the CEOR podcast and events, and our positioning against other podcasts(00:24:35) – Is 2025 a turning point that would force political change that would influence AI's future?(00:30:06) – 2026 predictions: It has now gone far beyond AI!(00:42:46) – What the current VC focus on "gamification of everything" tells us about the tech sector's direction in 2026(00:53:36) – Is China going to win the so-called "AI war" in 2026?(01:04:14) – Will the 2026 reckoning burst the AI bubble, and will Trump play a role in bailing out AI companies?Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/solo/2026/02/02/the-2026-reckoning-why-you-should-be-paying-attention-now/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
In this emergency episode, recorded in my chaotic kitchen, our good friend, the brilliant and veteran political and economic professor, Scott Lucas, returns to dissect the latest political and economic fallout from the latest Epstein files release – beyond the political theatrics.The files, shrouded in heavy redactions, sparked a wide outcry for transparency and accountability. We delved into the political dynamics at play, questioning the motives behind the selective media focus and the broader implications for public trust.We also explored the potential global repercussions of the scandal on America's political and economic landscape.Join the conversation now as we continue this journey of discovery and dialogue, challenging the status quo and striving for a future where truth and justice prevail. This is our 2025 Christmas message.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:03:47) – Why is the current release of the Epstein files clear evidence of a cover-up? Full legal and intelligence analysis.(00:11:36) – Confirmation that there is almost no mention of Trump and certain government officials throughout these files through engineered manoeuvring, media spin and DoJ's deletion of files online.(00:21:42) – Is this chaotic release and handling of the file an engineered incompetence or genuine incompetence?00:24:20 – What is the reaction from the MAGA members and the wider public? Is this a turning point?(00:31:07) – What impact the this entire Epstein scandal have on America's standing in the world and the impact on the American economy?(00:41:05) – 2026 outlook and a message of hope and persistence for all listeners for a positive future.Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/12/22/emergency-episode-with-scott-lucas-the-trump-epstein-cover-up/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
A deep dive into the evolving landscape of AI and the current push against genuine innovation, from engineering to the arts.Professor Shushma Patel is the Pro Vice-Chancellor for Artificial Intelligence at De Montfort University (DMU) in the UK. As a prominent figure in computing, engineering, and media education, Shushma is the first person in the UK to hold a senior university leadership position dedicated solely to AI.With nearly 30 years of experience in higher education, working as a lecturer, researcher, and academic leader, Shushma is a passionate advocate for equality, diversity, and inclusion, particularly in promoting women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) and leadership.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:04:05) – How Shushma's overseeing a unique faculty mergers of Computing, Engineering and Media with Arts, Design & Humanities(00:14:56) – Tim and Shushma discuss the importance of being outliers and how it impacted their careers in AI(00:32:15) – Tim and Shusham debate whether there is a need for AI degrees and courses(00:38:54) – The biggest problem in the world of AI is a lack of people's understanding and real-world applications beyond the hype(00:44:48) – Is AI really replacing jobs, or is it "fake layoffs"?(00:50:48) – What does a successful deployment of AI models look like in the real world and business applications?(00:59:28) – AI's negative impact on families, younger generations and their learning skills, and why educators and parents need to act(01:10:47) – How corporations manipulate consumer perceptions and pricing using AI(01:17:22) – How the tech sector pushes toxic and negative narratives against students and young people, painting a hopeless picture for their futures(01:31:04) – Why supporting diversity, disability and mental health is critical for better innovation that actually serves peopleEpisode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/12/15/shushma-patel-ai-will-always-need-human-creativity-in-order-to-exist/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
An inspiring and no-nonsense discussion about entrepreneurship with Ida Tin, the mother of FemTech, who is the co-founder and former CEO and chairwoman of Clue, one of the most trusted female health apps with over 10 million active users across 190 countries.Ida has won several prizes for her entrepreneurial work with Clue.Before starting Clue, Ida led motorcycle tours around the world for 5 years with MotoMundo, the motorcycle touring company she cofounded with her dad, Hjalte Tin.She wrote a book about her travel adventures, inner and outer, “Directress”, published in Denmark in 2009. Ida currently lives in Berlin and has two children.She is an active campaigner on responsible leadership, sustainability, the ethical use of data and AI, gender equality, and societal change through technology and cultural innovation. This conversation was recorded in 2024, before I decided to launch the podcast. Yet the talking points are so relevant to today’s hype-driven AI world that I felt the episode needed to be revived and included in the CEOR debates. It also demonstrates the reality that AI has not really changed much. It’s my counterparts behind the technology who keep on moving the goalposts.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:01:52) – CEOR Special Spotify Reward(00:03:59) – Ida shares the extraordinary entrepreneurship journey that led her to building one of the largest apps in the world.(00:09:52) – How did Ida and her cofounders come up with the term "FemTech" and why was it so revolutionary on an international scale?(00:15:38) – Why is the tech sector and the world of business in general so disconnected from women's health and performance?(00:22:02) – The key advantages of mission-driven entrepreneurship and why the patriarchy is damaging for both men and women entrepreneurs.(00:32:11) – How society, education and parents "accidentally" damage girls' confidence in life(00:36:05) – After raising $70 million in VC funding, why did Ida walk away, and why are more entrepreneurs walking away from investors?(00:41:46) – Why entrepreneurs must conduct due diligence on investors? Tim used to ask investors where they got their money from!(00:47:40) – How the system and shareholders, not regulations, stifle innovation, especially people-centric and responsible deeptechs.(01:06:53) – How did Ida and her team build an ethical business at scale, despite having VC and shareholders?(01:13:20) – Why real innovation and problem-solving come from a nuanced reality check and accepting the ugly truths of any given problem.(01:15:39) – Ida's vision for the future and her plans post her resignation from Clue.Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/12/08/ida-tin-the-mother-of-the-38-billion-femtech-sector-challenging-gender-bias/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
The tables have turned! Tim El-Sheikh is being interviewed by Ben Byford on his show, The Machine Ethics Podcast, discussing why the AI bubble is far worse than we thought and how it has become a financial nightmare.Ben is a good friend of our show here at The CEO Retort and a previous guest who discussed digital ethics and ethical AI, without the hyperbolic doom-and-gloom fantasy.As part of our collaboration, I’m the guest this time, and Ben and I discuss podcasting, the history of OpenAI, London startups, AI use cases, and whether GenAI is even safe.But the key topic of our discussion is the AI bubble, snake oil salesmen, and whether we need all these data centres.Above all, we are exploring the financial implications post the AI bubble explosion.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:01:45) – CEOR Intro(00:02:25) – Tim's journey with AI as a deeptech entrepreneur since 2002 and why he decided to launch The CEOR podcast.(00:08:53) – Why Tim believes Google is still the dominant force in AI today, not OpenAI, based on his observations at Google Campus London.(00:10:32) – How did the current wave of AI cause the rise of the AI bubble?(00:22:03) – What impact does the AI bubble have on regular people's lives?(00:27:19) – What makes this AI bubble different?(00:33:30) – The failure of the AI sector in justifying their claims that AI "can change everything" and the dangerous consequences of this delusion.(00:39:39) – Replacing humans is a fantasy. It's about profit and control, not innovation. There is nothing new here!(00:46:10) – The "anti-human" rhetoric from the AI sector, coupled with aggressive and unlawful data grab, thought manipulation and why it must stop.(00:52:30) – What could the world look like after the AI bubble bursts?(00:56:37) – Why "AI Data Centres" are not "long-term" investments with big ROIs like railways.01:01:20) – Why nonprofits and socially responsible AI research and services will play a critical role in the post-AI bubble cleanup.(01:05:12) – Tim's advice on how to protect yourself from chatbots' praise!Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/12/01/collab-episode-the-ai-bubble-is-much-worse-than-we-thought-its-a-financial-nightmareSupport our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
1Professor Scott Lucas returns for the latest edition of our Misinformation Watch series, and we delved into the tangled web of political manoeuvring and misinformation that has gripped both the Democratic and Republican parties over the past two weeks.Professor Scott Lucas is a highly experienced and globally renowned expert in American politics, US and British foreign policy, and a wide range of international affairs, with a specific focus on the Middle East, Iran, Europe, and Asia. He also has expertise in new media, intelligence services, and propaganda.Scott has also been an active journalist since 1979 and is the founder and editor-in-chief of EA WorldView, a prominent news site that provides daily news and analysis of global affairs.Scott is a frequent and leading political analyst on major international media outlets, including Times Radio, BBC, CNN, Sky News, Al Jazeera English, France 24, and Deutsche Welle, which significantly contributes to his global recognition.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:01:38) – CEOR Intro(00:02:19) – The tangled political manoeuvring of the Democratic and Republican parties(00:09:11) – Epstein Survivors' campaign video calling for the release of all the Epstein files(00:10:29) – What Epstein emails reveal about Trump's knowledge of Epstein activities(00:18:54) – The multi-layered misinformation storm created by Trump and his supporters to cover up the Epstein scandal(00:27:23) – Be very careful of what you read on social media around the Epstein revelations(00:29:33) – Could the Trump Administration have doctored the files while holding back their release?(00:34:27) – How some elements of the media are politicising the Epstein scandal, ignoring the victims and the culprits(00:39:06) – The reasons behind and the impact of the US government shutdown on people's lives, and the release of the files.(01:01:20) – When Trump's presidency ends, how can the public demand new laws to control and scrutinise future presidents?(01:14:44) – How to differentiate between misinformation, disinformation and propaganda, and take responsibility for the information you choose to consume!Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/11/24/scott-lucas-how-epstein-changed-us-politics-forever/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
Dr Arik Kershenbaum is a globally renowned zoologist and researcher at Girton College, University of Cambridge, specialising in animal communication and astrobiology.Arik is an international bestseller for his book, The Zoologist’s Guide to the Galaxy, and has also released a more recent book, Why Animals Talk: The New Science of Animal Communication.His research and books explore the science of animal communication and its implications for understanding ourselves and potentially extraterrestrial life.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:03:31) – What is the true meaning of intelligence, and how did it evolve?(00:12:40) – Do animals talk, and does language mean higher intelligence?(00:18:59) – Why wolves and dolphins have closely related communication dynamics?(00:21:23) – Group thinking, conflicts and shared intelligence demonstrated by wolves and dolphins (00:29:48) – Why do humans question their existence and the meaning of life, while animals don't?(00:35:40) – What has Arik's research in zoology and astrobiology revealed about humans' evolution?(00:40:35) – Are humans aliens? Why do we appear to be different from all other animals?(00:40:35) – Why do humans feel disconnected from the environment and earth?(00:47:55) – How technology made humans less intelligent, too comfortable, and less robust(00:49:57) – How our limited interpretation of intelligence influences the growth of AI(01:00:44) – Tim and Arik debate whether machines can ever become intelligent and conscious(01:17:36) – Can AI help us translate animal communication and define consciousness?(01:23:11) – The peculiar case of Alex the parrot and his cognitive and communicative abilities(01:32:45) – Based on Alex the parrot's anomaly, could parrots or any other animals have evolved linguistically like humans in a different environment?(01:37:08) – Based on Arik's data models, how will humans and animals evolve in the next 4 million years?(01:44:05) – Astrobiology and intelligence beyond Earth: What alien civilisations look like if they were 1 million years ahead of us?(01:50:06) – Arik's fascinating story with zoology, his upcoming expeditions with his new AI techEpisode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/11/17/arik-kershenbaum-how-animals-reveal-secrets-of-our-intelligence/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
A pioneer of British streetwear and impact investing, Roger Wade founded Boxfresh in 1989 and launched the world’s first pop-up mall, BoxPark Shoreditch, in 2010, which has since expanded to Croydon and Wembley.After achieving successful exits from both businesses, Roger founded and became chairman of Boxfund VC, a venture capital firm that invests in early-stage, purpose-driven consumer brands with a focus on ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) values.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:04:02) – The big problem with today's investors and VCs and their obsession with hype over longevity(00:13:13) – Why UK-based investors pushing for quick exits and selling to US corporations is a bad idea for sovereignty(00:18:21) – Can Europe challenge US investment dominance, especially under the Trump Administration?(00:21:00) – How is Brexit the real catalyst for the UK's economic chaos and empowered US vulture capitalists(00:23:32) – Why business sectors and professionals need to start understanding and scrutinising current geopolitics(00:36:00) – How our political leaders allowed major US corporations to destroy the British economy(00:46:00) – Roger Wade's remarkable story, from poverty and racial attacks, to one of the UK's most pioneering entrepreneurs and VCs(00:58:17) – The courage to challenge the status quo for business professionals, and why they must start speaking out now!(01:04:23) – How powerful US corporate lobbying groups have a dangerous influence on UK politics and business(01:11:50) – Have the current broken, divisive politics and the Middle East conflict exposed the weakness of the status quo(01:17:34) – Roger's hopeful view of the future: Are you a lover or a hater?Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/11/10/roger-wade-responsible-entrepreneurs-and-investors-are-the-only-hope-for-a-better-future/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
Professor Scott Lucas is a highly experienced and globally renowned expert in American politics, US and British foreign policy, and a wide range of international affairs, with a specific focus on the Middle East, Iran, Europe, and Asia. He also has expertise in new media, intelligence services, and propaganda.Scott has also been an active journalist since 1979 and is the founder and editor-in-chief of EA WorldView, a prominent news site that provides daily news and analysis of global affairs.Scott is a frequent and leading political analyst on major international media outlets, including Times Radio, BBC, CNN, Sky News, Al Jazeera English, France 24, and Deutsche Welle, which significantly contributes to his global recognition.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:04:01) – Are the left-right political divisions relevant in modern politics?(00:11:57) – How people got distracted from the core issues under delusional populist narratives.(00:21:43) – Has the status quo failed to protect itself from populist politicians and authoritarian wannabes?(00:36:07) – How did Trump and the architects of Project 2025 (and Brexit) manage to achieve their aims so rapidly, and can America survive?(00:49:18) – Why focusing on local positive political impact can drive wider positive change nationally.(00:54:54) – Should voters be held responsible for electing authoritarians and the consequences of far-right movements like Brexit?(01:22:07) – Will the current hostile political environment open up the door for younger political leaders, such as Zohran Mamdani and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC)?Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/11/03/scott-lucas-why-you-must-now-understand-politics-and-the-new-economic-reality/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
May is an award-winning journalist who led a large-scale investigation into the Tony Blair Institute’s (TBI) insidious relationship with tech multi-billionaire Larry Ellison, founder of the tech and data conglomerate Oracle.May is the editor at investigative newsroom Lighthouse Reports, where she coordinates teams of journalists and carries out investigative reporting to produce stories that are published in some of the world’s leading media outlets.Timestamps:(00:00:00) – Preview(00:04:32) – Insider revelations of how TBI pushes Oracle’s products onto governments(00:12:49) – The length of the relationship between Tony Blair and Larry Ellison(00:14:06) – Why should people be concerned about this relationship?(00:20:52) – How the TBI is influencing the current UK government’s obsession with American tech(00:28:13) – What was the trigger point that rang the alarm bells with May and her colleagues?(00:37:25) – TBI appears to be acting as Larry Ellison’s and Oracle’s dedicated sales operation(00:38:38) – How Tony Blair and many leaders obsessively believe in AI and tech, as if it’s religion!(00:42:54) – Can the obsessive reliance on AI and the addiction to AI companions ever be reversed?(00:58:42) – How May discovered the link between the tech sector and migration policies.(01:06:50) – The role played by big tech platforms in influencing migration narratives and policies(01:15:32) – How and why did May choose to become a journalist, and her advice to noobs like Tim!(01:25:11) – What is the future of the mainstream media and the public’s trust in journalism?Episode Notes & Citations:https://ceoretort.com/podcast/guest/2025/10/27/may-bulman-tony-blairs-institute-turned-into-oracles-sales-and-lobbying-operation/Support our independence by becoming a member:https://CEORetort.com/SupportCheck out our new YouTube channel, The CEO Retort Extra: youtube.com/@ceoretortextraSponsors & Offers:Brain.fm – Peak your productivity on demand with Neuromusic. Get an extended 30-day free trial without limits. Go to Brain.fm/CEORGround News – See how media bias affects news coverage. Get 40% off top tier: https://check.ground.news/CEORetortSaily eSIM – Stay connected worldwide. Use code CEORetort5 for 5% off 10GB & 20GB plans: https://ceoretort.com/sailySubscribe to The CEO Retort:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CEORetortApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-ceo-retort/id1767132889Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ytJdrSK0yGL2OZfTitnp8Connect with Tim El-Sheikh:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/timelsheikh
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