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What Happens Next in 6 Minutes

Larry Bernstein

Booking Overview

This interview-led show examines pressing intellectual, cultural, legal, scientific, and public-affairs topics through conversations with university professors, authors, and other subject-matter experts. PR agencies could credibly pitch published authors, academics, researchers, and experienced professionals with distinctive expertise or timely books; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally have substantial credentials and public-facing expertise.

Metrics

Episodes: 343

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Listener location: USA

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Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

larrybernstein@substack.com

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Host

Larry Bernstein - Host and interviewer who leads in-depth examinations of pressing issues with academic, author, and professional guests.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Published authors, university professors, researchers, and experienced professionals with recognized expertise in a substantive subject.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, University professorships, Established professional expertise, Recognized scholarship or subject-matter authority

Recent Guest Discussions

Ethan Holland - The Legal Dimensions Of Cape Fear, Including The Novel, Film Adaptations, And Apple TV Series.

Rob Kurzban - How Evolution May Explain Basic Sensations And Emotions Such As Hunger, Pain, And Awe.

Valerie Fridland - How Accents Develop And Why They Differ Across Regions And Speakers.

Yossi Sheffi - Mit’s Handling Of Antisemitism, Campus Safety, Administrative Failures, And Institutional Rules.

Robert Colls - George Orwell’s Novels, Essays, And Broader Literary Legacy.

Recent Topics

Society, Public Affairs, Psychology, Linguistics, Literature

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
What Happens Next in 6 Minutes
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How Politics Undermines Scholarship

October 24, 2026

Our speaker is Ashley Rubin, a professor at the University of Hawaii at Manoa and the author of the Vanderbilt and WashU Report The Status of Scholarly Standards in Sociology.I want to find out how the politicization of sociology has impacted what topics can be researched and what content can be taught. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

How High-Stakes Chinese College Exams Can Change Your Life

October 17, 2026

Our speaker is Stanford Economics Professor Hongbin Li who will discuss his new book The Highest Exam: How Gaokao Shapes China.I want to find out why a high stakes exam is critical for the Chinese in their college admission as well as getting a job. I want to learn why this exam is believed to be the one thing in Chinese society that cannot be corrupted. Get full access to What Happens Next in 6 Minutes with Larry Bernstein at www.whathappensnextin6minutes.com/subscribe

AI and Human Connections

October 10, 2026

Our first speaker is Allison Pugh who is a Professor of Sociology at John Hopkins and the author of a new book entitled The Last Human Job: Seeing Each Other in an Age of Automation.Our second speaker is Eddie Monroe who I met on my first day of college and is a very close friend. He is working on teaching AI to love. He is the lead for building artificial intelligence for the Loving AI Research Project.I want to learn about AI and human connections. I want to find out why Allison is worried ...

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How do I get in touch with What Happens Next in 6 Minutes?

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What is the email for What Happens Next in 6 Minutes?

The publicly listed email for What Happens Next in 6 Minutes: larrybernstein@substack.com.

How many listeners does What Happens Next in 6 Minutes have?

Podseeker estimates What Happens Next in 6 Minutes reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for What Happens Next in 6 Minutes?

What Happens Next in 6 Minutes typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Published authors, university professors, researchers, and experienced professionals with recognized expertise in a substantive subject. Common among recent guests: Published books; University professorships; Established professional expertise. Recent guests include Ethan Holland, Rob Kurzban, and Valerie Fridland.

How hard is it to get booked on What Happens Next in 6 Minutes?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does What Happens Next in 6 Minutes cover?

Recent episodes cover Society, Public Affairs, Psychology, Linguistics, and Literature. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

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