DarkHorse Podcast
The DarkHorse Podcast is hosted by Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying. Bret and Heather both have PhDs in biology, and they seek truth and explore a wide variety of topics with their evolutionary toolkit as society loses its footing. Tune in to infamous spreaders of "Covid Disinformation" Bret and Heather for a podcast—maybe you'll like what you see!
Episodes
383 episodes
The Power of Principles: Tom Bilyeu on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Tom Bilyeu on the subject of consciousness, philosophy, and the scientific method. They discuss the importance of a conscious approach to life, the utility of principles in achieving goals, and the challenges of navig...
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2:18:55
There’s a New Tariff In Town: The 271st Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
Tariffs, Trump, AI, nature, and science. Are the tariffs insane, or brilliant? Will Trump actually bring manufacturing back to the U.S.? How are the “reciprocal tariffs” calculated, what game is everyone playing, and how long will it take to kn...
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1:44:58
Unfairness and the West: The 270th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we discuss ridiculous op-eds and letters to the editor in Nature this week, and the concept of fairness. First: gender equity for female scientists in war zones, and for women in mining. Are these laudable goals? Also: i...
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1:38:07
Staring Down Blackmail: Talking RFK Jr. with Charles Eisenstein
Bret Weinstein speaks with Charles Eisenstein on the subject of blackmail in American politics. They explore the complexities surrounding Zionism, the implications of antisemitism in political discourse, and the psychological mechanisms of coer...
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2:00:47
23andYou: The 269th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we discuss 23andMe – what does its impending bankruptcy mean for data security, and why did people think their genetic data were secure before the company went into bankruptcy? As we protect existing rights laid out in t...
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1:48:58
Deportations, Doxxing, Measles Vaccine: 268th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein & Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we discuss the JFK assassination, deportations, DOGE, Tesla, anarchists, flu, measles, vaccines, and crunchy Moms. What do we make of the 80,000 pages of JFK files that were released yesterday? Are immigrants who are in ...
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2:04:00
Prescription for Insanity: Laura Delano on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Laura Delano, the author of “Unshrunk: A Story of Psychiatric Treatment Resistance” on the subject of today’s mental health treatment and psychotropic medications.Find Laura Delano on X at https://x.com/LauraD...
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2:36:44
MAGA, MAHA, and the Unity Movement: The 267th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we discuss wheat and gluten; MAGA, Trump, Elon, and Massie; and elephants. First: the end to the first round of Bret’s European wheat experiment: what does it mean that he can eat European wheat, but not American wheat? ...
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2:14:50
Pardoned for What? Robert George on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Professor Robert George on the subject of pardons, the shifting dynamics within the Democratic Party and the rise of Trump, AI, free speech, and reproductive rights.Find Robert P. George on X at https://x.com/...
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1:41:22
Hamgate: The 266th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we discuss travel, Spain, ham, and MAHA. How do we travel, how has it changed over time, and what is the point? From the Alhambra to street altercations, what can we learn from the places that we go, and how we interact ...
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1:37:16
If Only We’d Known: The 265th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we discuss antibiotics, Kennedy, mirrors and education—all from Seville, Spain. First up: fluoroquinolones are a class of antibiotics that includes cipro, and are now understood to cause a whole host of serious health pr...
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1:23:57
Can Science Be Efficient? The 264th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we discuss changes in global health from Barcelona, as indicated by how much public coughing is taking place now. This segues into a discussion of cancer, mRNA, trade-offs, and complex systems. Then: what DOGE needs to u...
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1:33:10
Trans Army Black Hawk Pilot, Jo Ellis on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Jo Ellis, the transgender pilot with the Virginia National Guard who was wrongfully targeted by social media users as the captain of the Black Hawk helicopter that tragically crashed.Find Jo Ellis on X at http...
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2:10:44
A Germ of Truth: The 263rd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we discuss the relationship between infectious and chronic disease, and between germ theory and terrain theory of disease. Pathogens are real, and exogenous treatments like antibiotics can kill them. The health of the bo...
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Season 3
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1:56:03
Tragic Pharma Magic in the Confirmation of RFK Jr.
Walter Kirn shares his perspective after sitting front row in the confirmation hearing of RFK Jr.Find Walter on X: https://x.com/walterkirnFind Walter at County Highway: https://www.countyhighway.com/*****Sponsors:
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2:23:40
Confirmation of Cool: The 262nd Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we discuss the Senate Confirmation Hearings of Bobby Kennedy Jr., in which the Democrats reveal a preference for anecdote over science, and work hard to maintain the status quo. As RFK seeks to Make America Healthy Again...
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1:59:57
Exposing Financial Fraud: Forensic Accountant & Whistleblower John McPherson on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with John McPherson on the subject of forensic accounting and whistleblowing. McPherson highlighting his concerns about the current financial landscape and the potential for another financial crisis.*****Sp...
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1:27:24
The GOAT? The 261st Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we discuss how it was to be in DC during Trump’s second Inauguration, and the MAHA ball. Then: a summary of Executive Orders: positive (e.g. freedom of speech, reality of biological sex, affirmative action, putting Ameri...
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2:11:40
Unsafe at Any Speed: Dr. Toby Rogers on DarkHorse
Bret Weinstein speaks with Dr. Toby Rogers on the subject of the economics of autism.Find Toby Rogers on X at https://x.com/uTobian and on Substack at https://tobyrogers.substack.com.*****This episode is sponsored by:
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1:48:38
Fire and a Broken Heart: The 260th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we continue our discussion of the Los Angeles Fires, sharing stories, analysis, and an apology from the owner of the LA Times, a publication which endorsed Karen Bass, LA’s current mayor. Even if diversity and inclusion ...
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1:58:48
Fires, Facebook & Free Speech: The 259th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we discuss the Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, which has destroyed the neighborhood where Heather grew up. Why does California burn, how are fires different now than they used to be, what happens now? We discuss the Getty...
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Season 3
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1:53:46
Looking Back and Looking Forward: The 258th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we review the past year on DarkHorse, recalling stories about Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (the former president of Harvard, Boeing, Kamala Harris, Secret Service, tortillas); food (seed oils, tallow, and types of f...
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Season 3
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2:20:16
Senator Ron Johnson on the DarkHorse Podcast
Bret Weinstein speaks with Senator Ron Johnson on the subject of corruption present in COVID policies and American politics in general. They question who the “puppet masters” are and review what RFK Jr.’s stance on vaccines could bring to the u...
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Season 3
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1:10:21
Why Trump Wants Greenland: The 257th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this week’s episode, we discuss the World Health Organization, Greenland, Panama, and how Trump plans to interact with all of the above. Is it moral to ask for, buy, or take, other people’s land? We need to remember the Monroe Doctrine. Also...
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1:57:24
Follow the White Rabbit(s): The 256th Evolutionary Lens with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying
In this 256th in a series of live discussions with Bret Weinstein and Heather Heying (both PhDs in Biology), we talk about the state of the world through an evolutionary lens.In this week’s episode, we discuss resistance to Make America...
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