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America’s Energy Problem: The Grid That Built America Can’t Power Its Future
U.S. per capita energy usage peaked in 1973. Since then? Flat. Meanwhile, China’s per capita energy use has grown 9x. Today, AI, EVs, manufacturing, and data centers are driving demand for more electricity than ever—and our grid can’t keep up. In this episode, a16z general partners David Ulevitch and Erin Price-Wright, along with investing partner…
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Inflation Ticks Up, U.S. Lifts China Chip Ban & The Department of Defense Teams Up with Big Tech
Ed takes a look at how the tariffs impacted the consumer price index for June, dives into why Nvidia and AMD can now resume chip sales to China, and breaks down the Department of Defense’s new contracts with several AI companies. Check out our latest Prof G Markets newsletter Order “The Algebra of Wealth” out…
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Why Validation Beats Agreement: Caroline Fleck’s Revolutionary Approach to Human Connection
What if the secret to better relationships isn’t fixing problems but simply making people feel understood? Clinical psychologist Caroline Fleck reveals why validation—not agreement—transforms how we connect with others. In her groundbreaking book Validation, Caroline shares the science behind why feeling seen matters more than being right. Discover the eight-step validation ladder, learn why accepting…
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Raging Moderates: Trump’s Epstein Problem
Will the Jeffrey Epstein case tear the Trump White House apart? Scott and Jessica talk through the discord over the Epstein files inside the administration — and in the Republican base, and they discuss why Trump is acting like a very guilty person. How can Dems tell the difference between what they should focus on…
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Stuck in a Creative BLOCK? THIS X-Minute Practice Will Unlock Your Creativity (This Quick Daily Act Will Help You Feel Inspired Again!) With Amie McNee
Today, Jay sits down with author, artist, and creative mentor Amie McNee for a heartfelt conversation about reconnecting with the artist inside all of us. Known for her honest take on creativity and self-expression, Amie opens up about her journey, from battling self-doubt and shame to finding her voice as a writer and artist. Amie…
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Les Schwab: Why Real Ownership Outperforms Experience, Capital, and Credentials (Outliers)
They weren’t employees. They were partners. Les Schwab didn’t build a company. He built a culture. This episode reveals how one small-town tire dealer scaled to $3 billion by turning customers into evangelists and employees into owners. Somewhere between changing his first flat tire and opening his 410th Les Schwab Tire Center, Les discovered something profound:…
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683: How to Find Your Side Hustle Niche
The riches are in the niches, but how do you find your niche? Today we’re sharing simple exercises and frameworks to help you find a side hustle niche that fits you. There’s a lot of stress around picking the “right” thing, but we’re going to make this easier. You want to pick a place to…
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Crypto Week Kicks Off in Congress, Will Tesla Invest in xAI? & Google’s $2.4B Windsurf Deal
Ed explains why Bitcoin hit a record high, dives into Tesla’s upcoming shareholder vote on a potential investment in xAI, and breaks down the latest twist in the saga between AI coding assistant platform Windsurf and Google. Further reading: Hilary Allen’s internet serial Fintech Dystopia Order “The Algebra of Wealth” out now Subscribe to No…
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How Tom Bilyeu Uses AI + Why He’ll Never Hire Again
Want to Automate your work with AI? Get the playbook here: https://clickhubspot.com/wgk Episode 67: What does the future of hiring and creative work look like in an age where A.I. can replace entire departments? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Nathan Lands (https://x.com/NathanLands) sit down with Tom Bilyeu (https://x.com/NathanLands), co-founder of Quest Nutrition, host of Impact Theory,…
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Aaron Levie on AI’s Enterprise Adoption
In this episode, a16z General Partner Martin Casado sits down with Box cofounder and CEO Aaron Levie to talk about how AI is changing not just software, but the structure and speed of work itself. They unpack how enterprise adoption of AI is different from the consumer wave, why incumbents may be better positioned than…
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682: Beating Side Hustle Burnout: 14 Strategies for Sustainable Success
Today, I want to tackle the important topic of burnout. What it is, what it’s not, how to prevent it, and how to get past it if you find yourself in a state of burnout. Because here’s the thing — without struggle, there’s no progress, but how much is too much? When does “rise and…
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Liberation Day 2.0 Is Here — When Will We See the Tariff Fallout?
Scott and Ed unpack what they think the impact of Trump’s new wave of tariffs will be. Scott argues the move could inspire massive deal making that won’t involve the U.S. and Ed explains why he thinks the TACO trade could potentially backfire. Next, they break down the growing backlash against junk food and what…
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How Nature & Other Physical Environments Impact Your Focus, Cognition & Health | Dr. Marc Berman
中文 Tiếng Việt My guest is Dr. Marc Berman, PhD, a professor of psychology at the University of Chicago whose research explores how different physical environments—particularly nature and patterns found in nature—can positively impact our ability to focus, our cognitive performance and our mental and physical health. We discuss how our physical environment influences our…
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Talking to a Radicalized Parent, How AI Will Disrupt Higher Ed, and Sending Your Kid Off to School
Scott explores how to approach difficult conversations with a family member whose political views have changed. He discusses how AI will affect traditional higher ed, and closes with a personal reflection on sending your kid off to college. Want to be featured in a future episode? Send a voice recording to officehours@profgmedia.com, or drop your…
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Hopeful pessimism
We live in a culture obsessed with hope. We are trained to believe that being hopeful is the key to success. Stay positive. The sun will come out tomorrow. Keep the faith. But maintaining that kind of blind hope is hard. When our hopes are dashed, we often feel defeated. In a world that’s filled…
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Do You Feel Like Your Memory Is Getting Worse? (Do THIS Quick Daily Brain Exercise to Reset Your Focus & Strengthen Your Memory Long-Term)
Today, Jay welcomes back world-renowned neurosurgeon and neuroscientist Dr. Rahul Jandial for a mind-expanding conversation about memory, attention, and the brain’s incredible potential. Dr. Jandial unpacks the different types of memory and explains why we often forget things like where we left our keys or what we had for dinner. He reassures us that not…
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Eric Weinstein (Ex-Harvard Physicist): The Collapse Has Already Started! Jeffrey Epstein Was A Front!
中文 Tiếng Việt Are We Already Living Through Societal Collapse? Eric Weinstein sounds the alarm on AI threats, corrupt science, drone warfare, nuclear war, and deep-state secrets like Epstein. A world-renowned thinker, he asks: Are Elon Musk and the laws of physics our only escape route? Eric Weinstein is a mathematician, former Managing Director of…
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#474 – DHH: Future of Programming, AI, Ruby on Rails, Productivity & Parenting
David Heinemeier Hansson (aka DHH) is a legendary programmer, creator of Ruby on Rails, co-owner & CTO of 37signals that created Basecamp, HEY, & ONCE, and is a NYT-best-selling author (with Jason Fried) of 4 books: REWORK, REMOTE, Getting Real, and It Doesn’t Have To Be Crazy At Work. He is also a race car…
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No Mercy / No Malice: ICE Age
As read by George Hahn. ICE Age Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Made in America
What people might picture when they think of “Made in America” … might not look like the “Made in America” we have today. The U.S. does have a domestic manufacturing industry, including a garment manufacturing industry. In today’s episode: We buy a garment made by factory workers in the U.S. – a basic purple sports…
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