Rational Optimist Podcast

Say no to fearmongering and join us every Friday for the Rational Optimist Podcast. You'll discover incredible things happening that everyone should know but most people don't... from the revival of supersonic flight and nuclear power, to the revolution in biotech now underway. You'll also get authentic opinions on today's headlines from the perspective of two guys (Stephen McBride and Dan Steinhart) who unapologetically love humanity, technology, capitalism, and prosperity.

How $500 Drones Are Forcing America to Reinvent Its Military | ROP #59 11/05/2025

America's Drone Market is About to Collapse (And It's a Good Thing) | ROP #58 10/29/2025

Founder's Guide to Winning the New Space Race | ROP #57 10/22/2025

His "Factory in a Box" Builds a House in 30 Days | ROP #56 10/15/2025

America's Nuclear Waste "Problem" is a Lie (And It's a Good Thing) | ROP #55 10/08/2025

This New American Battery Gives an EV a 1,500 Mile Range | ROP #54 10/03/2025

The AI Tutor Built for Elon's Kids is Now Available to Everyone | ROP #53 10/01/2025

His Nuclear Reactor Will Make Energy CHEAP Faster Than You Think | ROP #52 09/24/2025

The End of "Made in China" is Arriving Faster Than You Think | ROP #51 09/16/2025

Why The Ruling Class Fears AI (And It's a Good Thing) | ROP # 50 09/10/2025

China's Drone Monopoly is Ending (And This American AI is Why) | ROP #49 09/03/2025

He Sold His Startup to DoorDash. Now He Builds AI Guns. | ROP #48 08/27/2025

Ex-SpaceX Engineer: His WATER Engine Will Conquer Space Faster Than You Think | ROP #47 08/20/2025

His AI Laser Destroys Drone Swarms for Pennies | ROP #46 08/14/2025

This School Teaches a FULL DAY in 2 HOURS (And Kids Excel & Love Learning) | ROP #45 08/06/2025

Why He Quit NASA to End The Oil Industry | ROP #44 07/30/2025

Pranking Feynman: Hsu's Humorous Encounter with a Quantum Pioneer | ROP #43 07/23/2025

"Designer Babies" Are Here (And It's a Good Thing) | ROP #42 07/18/2025

Why We're Now Building Satellites Like Toyota Cars | ROP #41 07/09/2025

Palantir’s Madeline Hart 07/02/2025

New Podcast Episode: Solving the Hidden Crisis in American Manufacturing 06/25/2025

New Podcast Episode: Flying Boats and Underwater Drones 06/16/2025

Neuralink's FIRST Patient: Paralyzed to MIND CONTROL (And It's Actual Sci-Fi) | ROP #37 06/12/2025

This NEW AI Chip Will Conquer Disease Faster Than You Think | ROP #36 06/09/2025

Matt Ridley: How Your 14X Richer Future Arrives Faster Than You Think | ROP #35 06/04/2025

Ex-Anduril Green Beret: His ROBOT GUN Kills Drones in 2 SHOTS | ROP #34 05/20/2025

He Could ONLY MOVE HIS EYES. Then Neuralink Let Him DO THIS | ROP #33 05/09/2025

These Drones Were Banned (Now They're Saving Lives Faster Than You Think) | ROP #32 05/02/2025

How CRISPR Is Defeating Genetic Disease Faster Than You Think | Rational Optimist #31 04/18/2025

The Lawsuit That Could Unleash Limitless Energy | Rational Optimist #30 04/14/2025