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.
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Vulnerabilities in Space + Updates on the Wars in Ukraine and the Middle East— with David Ignatius
David Ignatius, a prize-winning columnist for the Washington Post and bestselling author, joins Scott to discuss space warfare and the vulnerabilities of our satellite systems. We also get an update on the wars in Ukraine…
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Is the Alternative Meats Era Over? Why Are Americans So Lonely? and Should I Practice Vulnerability at Work?
Scott advises a listener in the alternative meats industry who is wondering if the bubble has burst. He then answers a question about car dependency in the U.S. and how it relates to loneliness. He…
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Prof G Markets: GameStop & Market Manipulation + Is AI Becoming a Bubble, and Is Nvidia Safe?
Scott shares his thoughts on the brief meme stock resurgence of last week and considers whether Keith Gill, otherwise known as Roaring Kitty, should be accused of market manipulation. Then Scott and Ed discuss xAI’s…
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No Mercy / No Malice: Earners vs Owners
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Conversation with Matthew Hussey — Set Better Intentions and Break Unhealthy Dating Habits
Matthew Hussey, a leading dating expert and author of the bestselling book, “Love Life: How to Raise Your Standards, Find Your Person, and Live Happily (No Matter What),” joins Scott to discuss how to recognize…
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Who’s Liable for Deepfakes? Why the Alcohol Industry Should Worry, and When (And How) to Fire an Employee
Scott gives his thoughts on deepfakes, specifically why platforms that elevate AI-generated content, including Meta, should be liable. He then shares his personal experience with alcohol and why he thinks the alcohol industry is going…
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Prof G Markets: Bob Iger’s Bad Day, Trump Media’s Fraudulent Auditor, and Uber’s Venture Investments
Scott shares his thoughts on Disney and Warner Bros. Discovery’s latest earnings and what they mean for the streaming space. He then reflects on the implications of Trump Media’s auditing firm being charged with fraud.…
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No Mercy / No Malice: Big Energy
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Conversation with Rex Chapman — Facing Your Demons & the Road to Recovery
Rex Chapman, a former NBA player and current podcast host, joins Scott to discuss his memoir, “It’s Hard for Me to Live with Me,” where he details his experience with various addictions. Scott opens with…
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Reaching $1M in ARR, Rising Above the Competition, and Knowing Your Purpose — ft. Tyler Denk of Beehiiv
We’re finishing off our three part series on the future of entrepreneurship. In the episode we share today, we feature a First Time Founders episode, in which our co-host Ed chats with Tyler Denk, the…