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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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01:00:19

Scott Lucas: Right Wing's Desperate Power Spectacle:...

The CEO Retort with Tim El-Sheikh ·

2026/06/19

Professor Scott Lucas returns to discuss why we are attracted to chaotic events and how they blur the lines between reality and spectacle, reshaping our perceptions.It may seem weird how entertainment and today's geopolitics intertwine, using recent events like Donald Trump's Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) spectacle at the White House as a case study of how the right-wing movement is running out of ideas, not only in the US, but also in Brexit Britain and throughout the West.Scott

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00:52:37

AI Architect Reacts: Siri AI May Burst the...

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2026/06/11

Apple AI might be disrupting the industry without massive data centre spending. See how Siri AI is challenging current expectations for generative AI and obscene data centre spending.This discussion breaks down why Apple's approach to local processing could change the AI market landscape, once it understands the basic science of AI efficiency.We examine the current state of Apple's AI ("Apple Intelligence") and why the company may not need the same infrastructure investments as its competitors to

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00:51:52

AI Architect: They’re Misleading You About AI...

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2026/06/02

In case you wondered, the AI hype is continuing to grow into an ever-growing blob of absurdity, while the math still ain't mathing! As an AI architect, I break down how the relentless pursuit of profit, misinformation, and misguided fantasies has fueled an AI trust crisis that is threatening the entire industry.I dive into the myths versus reality of AGI, the obsession with hype metrics like profit targets over real intelligence, and the disastrous impact of policymakers who are clueless about AI

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01:00:15

Scott Lucas: America is collapsing thanks to Trump...

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2026/05/26

Professor Scott Lucas returns to dig deeper into the crumbling political landscape of the United States, thanks to Trump's corruption and madman behaviour.Scott highlights the challenges Americans face today, from economic instability to deteriorating international relations, noting how Trump's policies and rhetoric have contributed to a collective sense of decline.The economic policies of the Trump administration have been a focal point of criticism for the past year. Scott argues that the

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02:11:43

British Hungarian Journalist: Orban’s crash has...

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2026/05/11

My good friend Zsike Peter, a woman who embodies the kind of "jaggedly human" defiance we need right now, a former Hungarian investigative journalist who went undercover in a brothel to win a scholarship, and who grew up in the shadow of communist Transylvania, returns to delve into the fascinating political landscape of Hungary.We discussed Viktor Orban's rise to power and the geopolitical implications of his nationalist policies for well over a decade, which have brought us Brexit, Trump's MAGA

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00:56:24

Scott Lucas: Trump's Iran war fractured historic...

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2026/05/04

Trump's Iran war has created a geopolitical "Royal Rumble" that fractured the Middle East, with the UAE leaving OPEC and new global realignments. Deep analysis with Professor Scott Lucas.We delve through the chaos of the current situation in the Middle East, revealing shifting alliances, economic shocks, and upcoming geopolitical risks.Scott reveals what is really going on behind the chaos caused by Trump's Iran war, with complex strategic calculations, political manoeuvring, and

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01:11:17

Scott Lucas: Viktor Orban's crash is huge for...

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2026/04/19

In this replay of the CEOR emergency Live episode, Scott Lucas returns to discuss how a small country like Hungary could shake up the global political and economic landscape, following the crushing defeat of Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power.Orbán, seen as the "Godfather" of modern, right-wing populist, authoritarian tactics, faced a decisive electoral challenge that led to a seismic shift. In this discussion, we will unpack what this victory means for other nations and the global

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00:10:56

Emergency Minisode: Trump broke Article III of the...

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2026/04/07

Donald Trump’s latest outburst, stating “a whole civilisation will die tonight” if Iran doesn’t “make a deal,” is a violation of the 1948 Genocide Convention (Article III, c), which states “direct and public incitement to commit genocide” is a punishable act, regardless of whether the genocide actually takes place.I know I'm supposed to be away until the 30th, but Trump's earlier post today on Truth Social may have changed the course of history for America! I discuss it in this 10-minute

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00:34:09

The latest AI chaos and Iran's threats may burst the...

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2026/04/02

Anthropic's code leaks, legal rulings against Meta and Google, and Iran's direct threats against tech giants expose the path toward the inevitable bubble burst. It's not looking good!What a 24-hour news storm! The leak of over 500,000 lines of code from Anthropic has sent shockwaves through the AI community, revealing the tightly controlled nature of AI models.Meanwhile, legal challenges against Meta and YouTube are gaining momentum, recognising the addictive nature of their

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01:12:52

Scott Lucas: Will the Iran war chaos lead to a global...

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2026/03/31

In this replay of the CEOR Live episode streamed on March 26th, 2026, Scott Lucas returns to discuss the escalating tensions between the U.S., Israel, and Iran, exploring the complex yet chaotic geopolitical dynamics at play.We discussed the concerning news of Trump preparing for potential military action under the guise of diplomacy, with strategic moves that could lead to a ground invasion of Iran's strategic islands.Economically, the situation is dire, with the Strait of Hormuz being a

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01:47:04

New Stunning Evidence: Chimpanzees are more rational...

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2026/03/19

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

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00:43:36

AI's Deadly Deployment in the Iran War that Killed...

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2026/03/12

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

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01:18:15

Scott Lucas: What they are not telling you about the...

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2026/03/09

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) –

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01:28:26

Water Bankruptcy, Journalists Killed and Unhinged AI!

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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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