Historian Heather Cox Richardson joins Scott to discuss the rise of authoritarianism, the myth of rugged individualism, and what Democrats keep getting wrong. They also unpack the branding genius of the modern GOP, why patriotism got hijacked, and what history teaches us about how to win it back.
Follow Professor Richardson, @heathercoxrichardson.
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No Mercy / No Malice: The Financial Frontier
As read by George Hahn. The Financial Frontier Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Global Elections, Foreign Affairs, and National Security — with Admiral James Stavridis
Admiral James Stavridis, a retired four-star U.S. naval officer, and currently Partner and Vice Chairman of Global Affairs for The Carlyle Group, joins Scott to discuss foreign affairs and the wars in the Middle East…
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Why China Dominates the EV Market, How We Operate the Prof G Media Business, and How to “Rich”
Scott speaks about the Chinese EV market, specifically how China has an advantage in the EV race due to costs. He then discusses Prof G Media’s business model and why he hasn’t moved the show…
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No Mercy / No Malice: Time to Leave
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Prof G Markets: How the Debate Moved the Market & Wall Street’s Take on Trump – with Josh Brown
Josh Brown, co-founder and CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, fills in for Scott to talk about how the markets reacted to the Presidential debate. Then Josh and Ed discuss how Trump and Biden presidencies could…
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First Time Founders with Ed Elson – This Founder Raised $900M to Power the Grid
Ed speaks with Mateo Jaramillo, Co-Founder and CEO of Form Energy, an energy storage and manufacturing company. They discuss how his experience at divinity school led him to start the company, what his experience working…
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The Defense Industry, Greatness Is in the Agency of Others, and What to Do When Your Partner Makes More Money Than You
Scott speaks about the defense tech industry, specifically why he believes it is a great business. He then discusses how greatness is in the agency of others, particularly in the context of the workplace. He…
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Prof G Markets: Rivian and Volkswagen’s New Partnership + Scott’s Tax Strategy
Scott shares his thoughts on Volkswagen’s investment in Rivian and why he thinks the electrical vehicle industry is entering the “Valley of Death”. Then Scott and Ed discuss JPMorgan’s tax management business and Scott breaks…
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No Mercy / No Malice: Age Gating
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Buckets of Rich, Attracting Luck, and Maintaining Balance — with Jesse Itzler
Jesse Itzler, a serial entrepreneur, a New York Times bestselling author, part-owner of the Atlanta Hawks, and an ultramarathon runner, joins Scott to discuss his approach to entrepreneurship, including how it aligns with his fitness…