David Brooks, New York Times columnist and writer for The Atlantic, joins Scott to discuss the decline of true conservatism, the failures of elite institutions, the moral decay fueling American politics, and the crisis facing men and boys.
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Algebra of Happiness: reflections on religion.
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No Mercy / No Malice: Second Mouse.AI
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Is the State of the Economy Really that Bad? — with Kyla Scanlon
Kyla Scanlon, a writer, video creator, and podcaster, joins Scott to discuss her debut book, “In This Economy? How Money & Markets Really Work.” We hear about the term she coined, dollar doomerism, and why…
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Is AI Disrupting Higher Ed? How Do I Balance Talent With Passion? and Scott’s Approach to Charitable Giving
Scott speaks about ChatGPT Edu, specifically how it will affect higher education and the edtech industry. He then gives advice on how to balance talent with passion as it relates to the Algebra of Wealth.…
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Prof G Markets: The Texas Stock Exchange + Is Short Selling a Dying Strategy?
Scott shares his thoughts on why the new Texas Stock Exchange could be an appealing choice for certain companies. He also explains how it’s a symptom of a larger issue: the politicization of everything. Then…
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No Mercy / No Malice: Hoarders
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A Lesson in Branding + How to Think about Trump’s Verdict — with Jessica Tarlov
Jessica Tarlov, a co-host on The Five, Fox’s weeknight news program, joins Scott to speak about Trump’s conviction and what it means for American politics. Follow Jessica on X, @JessicaTarlov. Scott opens with his thoughts…
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Is the Golden Age of Luxury E-commerce Over? The Nuances of Remote Work, and How Does Scott Manage His Time?
Scott speaks about the current state of luxury e-commerce, specifically how it speaks to a larger issue: every industry is turning into an oligopoly. He then discusses the nuances of remote work, and wraps up…
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Prof G Markets: OpenAI’s New Content Deals + Latin America’s Most Valuable Financial Institution
Scott shares his thoughts on OpenAI’s content deal with Vox and if it means ChatGPT will now be training on this podcast’s content. Then Scott and Ed break down why Nubank’s shares have rallied so…
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First Time Founders with Ed Elson – This Founder Hit $100M in Revenue Without Raising a Dollar
Ed speaks with Missy Park, Founder and CEO of Title Nine, a women’s athleisure brand. They discuss how her experience as a collegiate athlete led her to start her company, the benefits and drawbacks of…
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No Mercy / No Malice: Agency
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