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The CEO Retort with Tim El-Sheikh

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

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01:28:26

Water Bankruptcy, Journalists Killed and Unhinged AI!

The CEO Retort with Tim El-Sheikh ·

2026/03/02

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

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01:31:32

Sara Grimes: Tech Restrictions for Children are More...

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2026/02/19

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:

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01:17:26

Scott Lucas: The Epstein Class Proves the Rule of Law...

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2026/02/16

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

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00:56:29

Peter Geoghegan: How The West Sold Democracy to The...

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2026/02/05

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

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01:03:37

Richard Murphy: The AI Bubble is a Prelude to a Much...

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2026/01/22

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

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01:06:15

Misinformation Watch: ICE committed a crime, turning...

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2026/01/15

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

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01:10:35

Emergency Episode: The consequences of America's...

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2026/01/08

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

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01:12:48

The 2026 Reckoning: Why You Should Be Paying...

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2026/01/02

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

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00:47:58

Emergency Episode: The Trump Epstein Cover-up | Scott...

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2025/12/22

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

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01:48:13

UK's First Academic AI Leader: AI will always need...

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2025/12/15

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,

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01:22:55

The mother of the $38 billion FemTech sector who is...

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2025/12/08

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

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01:09:47

Veteran AI Experts: The AI bubble is much worse than...

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2025/12/01

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

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01:21:49

Scott Lucas: How Epstein changed US politics forever...

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2025/11/24

Professor 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

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02:04:48

Leading zoologist: How animals reveal secrets of our...

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2025/11/17

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

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01:24:03

Responsible entrepreneurs and investors are the only...

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2025/11/10

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) –

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01:31:53

Scott Lucas: You must now understand politics and the...

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2025/11/03

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

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01:36:40

Award-winning journalist: Tony Blair’s institute...

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2025/10/27

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) –

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01:05:23

Cindy Gallop: AI bosses fuel and benefiting from...

The CEO Retort with Tim El-Sheikh ·

2025/10/20

A powerful discussion with the visionary entrepreneur and campaigner Cindy Gallop – founder and CEO of "Make Love not Porn" (MLNP) social platform. Our conversation delved into her unique entrepreneurial journey, the rise of toxic masculinity, and the critical role of human curation in content moderation.Cindy has turned her illustrious advertising career into a lifelong pursuit of changing the world, her way — one daring project after another. After all her success in the advertising

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02:01:01

Leading economist: How America owns Britain and can...

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2025/10/13

Angus Hanton is a British entrepreneur, economist, and investor with a career spanning over 40 years. He is the author of the groundbreaking book and bestseller, Vassal State: How America Runs Britain, based on his research that lays bare the extent to which US corporations own and control Britain's economy.Angus is also the co-founder of the Intergenerational Foundation (IF), a UK-based think tank focused on promoting the interests of younger generations.He is a self-described baby boomer who

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01:02:56

Special AMA Episode celebrating 20,000 followers and...

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2025/10/08

This special AMA episode marks our celebration of hitting just over 20,000 followers and subscribers across all platforms 🎉I delve into your questions, mostly around the challenges and misconceptions surrounding AI, the importance of expert voices, and the launch of my new non-profit initiative promoting socially responsible AI. And there are more announcements around the podcast itself and our plans.Thank you all for your amazing support, including those who do not necessarily agree with me, but

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