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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First Time Founders with Ed Elson – Could this AI Founder Replace Investment Bankers?
Ed speaks with Gabe Stengel, Co-founder and CEO of Rogo, about the potential for AI to disrupt the banking sector. They also discuss Gabe’s experience pitching his financial services AI company to VCs, the importance…
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No Mercy / No Malice: Searching
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Conversation with David Leonhardt — The State of the US Economy
David Leonhardt, a senior writer at The New York Times, where he writes “The Morning” newsletter, joins Scott to discuss themes from his book, “Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream.”…
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Office Hours: Is Executive Education Worth It?, Scott’s Take on the “He Gets Us” Campaign, and Expressing Anger in the Workplace
Scott gives his unfiltered thoughts on executive education programs, specifically why he believes they’re not worth it. He then speaks about the “He Gets Us” campaign, which recently featured two ads during the Super Bowl.…
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Prof G Markets: Nvidia’s Superpower, Reddit’s Democratized IPO, & the Capital One-Discover Deal
Scott discusses what’s unique about Reddit’s upcoming IPO and shares his thoughts on its $60 million AI content licensing deal with Google. We also break down Capital One’s acquisition of Discover, and Scott makes a…
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No Mercy / No Malice: Corporate Ozempic
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Conversation with Bradley Tusk — The Intersection of Capitalism, Entrepreneurship, and Politics
Bradley Tusk, a venture capitalist, political strategist, philanthropist, and writer, joins Scott to discuss the current state of venture capital, the upcoming presidential election, and his novel Obvious in Hindsight – which is a satirical…
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Office Hours: When to Sell Investments, Should I Take Venture Capital Money?, and Scott’s Book-Writing Career & Advice
Scott gives his thoughts on when to sell investments, specifically the variables one should consider such as portfolio analysis, taxes and diversification. He then offers advice to a listener who is wondering whether to take…
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Prof G Markets: Arm’s AI Rally, Lyft’s Earnings Mistake, and Airbnb’s Trading Premium
Scott breaks down why Airbnb’s stock fell despite strong earnings, and explains why he’s considering selling some of his largest holding. He then discusses Lyft’s earnings report typo and shares a similar personal story. Finally,…
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No Mercy / No Malice: Dopa Bowl
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