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Austin Frerick exposes the monopolistic grip on America’s food system and the consequences for quality, health, labor, and democracy in his new book Barons . Guest bio: Austin Frerick is a Yale University fellow, former tax economist at the U.S. Treasury Department, and co-chair of the Biden campaign’s agriculture and antitrust policy committee. He is the author of Barons: Money, Power, and the Co...

Renowned economist Charles Goodhart joins the podcast to explore how aging populations, falling birthrates, and shifting global labor dynamics are reshaping the future of economies, politics, and social care. Guest Bio: Charles Goodhart is a British economist and former Bank of England advisor, widely recognized for his work on monetary policy and demography. He is emeritus professor at the London...

Journalist and political analyst Caleb Maupin discusses his controversial book Kamala Harris and the Future of America , censorship, and the political forces shaping the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Guest Bio: Caleb Maupin is a journalist, political analyst, and founder of the Center for Political Innovation. He is the author of multiple books, including Kamala Harris and the Future of America...

DJ Renegade, co-creator of the Olympic breaking judging system, explains how breakdancing entered the 2024 Paris Olympics and addresses the controversy surrounding competitor B-Girl Ray Gun. Guest Bio: DJ Renegade (Kevin Gopie ) is a foundational figure in UK hip-hop and breaking, active since the 1980s. He is the founder and coach of the UK’s Soul Mavericks crew and co-designed the judging system...

Dr. Wilfred Reilly joins the show to discuss his latest book Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me , challenging dominant narratives in education, race, gender, and American history. Guest Bio: Dr. Wilfred Reilly is a political science professor at Kentucky State University, co-host of the Cut the Bull podcast, and author of several books including Taboo and Hate Crime Hoax . His work focuses on data-dr...

Rob Lalka, Tulane professor and author of The Venture Alchemist , explores how big tech used venture capital and surveillance to convert profits into political and societal power. Guest Bio: Rob Lalka is a Professor of Practice at Tulane University, where he leads the Albert Lepage Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation. A former senior advisor at the Howard G. Buffett Foundation and staffer a...

Award-winning professor Hatim A. Rahman joins the podcast to discuss Inside the Invisible Cage , exploring how algorithms and AI shape modern work, from gig platforms to corporate offices. Guest Bio: Dr. Hatim A. Rahman is an assistant professor of management and organizations at Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. His research examines the intersection of technology, work, and...

Harvard’s Shane Greenstein breaks down the Google antitrust ruling, the future of search, and why the biggest tech companies may be due for a reckoning. 👤 Guest Bio: Shane Greenstein is the Martin Marshall Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and a leading expert on the economics of technology and innovation. His research explores how digital transformation reshapes bus...

Mark P. Mills explains how the convergence of AI, robotics, material science, and cloud computing is driving a new industrial revolution and economic boom akin to the Roaring 1920s. Guest Bio: Mark P. Mills is a physicist, venture advisor, and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. He serves as Executive Director of the National Center for Energy Analytics and is the author of The Cloud Revolut...

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Dr. Emanuel Maçiori, author of Silicon , exposes how the tech industry wastes capital, hoards idle workers, and creates hype cycles built on fake problems and misaligned incentives. Guest Bio: Dr. Emanuel Maçiori is a software engineer and researcher specializing in artificial intelligence. He is the author of Smart Intell Dumb and Silicon: How the Tech Industry Solves Fake Problems, Hoards Idle W...

Maureen Callahan joins to expose the dark legacy of the Kennedy family through the lens of the women whose lives they damaged or destroyed. Guest bio: Maureen Callahan is an award-winning investigative journalist and author. Her work spans pop culture and politics and has appeared in Vanity Fair , New York Magazine , Spin , and The New York Post . She currently writes for the Daily Mail and is the...

Peter S. Goodman, global economics correspondent for The New York Times , discusses his book How the World Ran Out of Everything , exploring how the pandemic exposed the fragility, complexity, and monopolization of the global supply chain. Guest Bio: Peter S. Goodman is the global economic correspondent for The New York Times and author of How the World Ran Out of Everything and Davos Man: How the...

Former UC Berkeley Chancellor Nicholas Dirks joins the podcast to discuss the cost crisis, politics, and purpose of American universities. Guest Bio: Nicholas Dirks is a historian and former chancellor of UC Berkeley. He currently serves as President and CEO of the New York Academy of Sciences. Previously, he held senior academic positions at Columbia University and is the author of City of Intell...

Shamil Ismail, author of The Age of Decay , explains how aging and shrinking populations threaten to unravel civilization’s economic, social, and political stability. Guest Bio: Shamil Ismail is a South Africa–based investment analyst and Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with over 30 years of experience in consumer markets. He is the author of The Age of Decay: How Aging and Shrinking Populations...

Five retirees share real-world stories of how they left the U.S. to retire affordably and joyfully in Portugal, Panama, and Arizona—exploring costs, healthcare, safety, and the meaning of home. 👥 Guest Bios: Clyde & Terry – Former firefighter/paramedic and writer duo who retired early and spent two years as global house-sitting nomads before settling in Tavira, Portugal. Mary Ellen – Painter and...

Joey "The Joyful Rambler" shares her transformative experience hiking the Appalachian Trail at 52, offering insight for older adults considering long-distance backpacking. Guest bio: Joey, known online as The Joyful Rambler , is a YouTuber, hiker, and vanlifer who began backpacking in her 50s. She completed a nontraditional thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail and now documents her travels, hikes, a...

Investigative journalist Brody Mullins reveals how corporate lobbying has quietly become more powerful than Congress and the presidency, shaping U.S. policy from the shadows. Guest Bio: Brody Mullins is a Pulitzer Prize–winning investigative reporter at The Wall Street Journal , where he covers lobbying, business, and campaign finance. He is the co-author of The Wolves of K Street: The Secret Hist...

Tax policy expert Scott Hodge joins to discuss how America’s complex tax code impacts your daily life, punishes success, and what real reform could look like. Guest bio: Scott Hodge is President Emeritus and Senior Policy Advisor at the Tax Foundation, where he served as president from 2000 to 2022. A leading voice on tax reform, he played a key role in shaping the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and i...

Timothy Carney joins the podcast to discuss his new book Family Unfriendly , exploring how cultural norms, workism, and modern safetyism have made raising kids in America harder than it needs to be. Guest bio: Timothy P. Carney is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and a columnist at the Washington Examiner . He is the author of several books, including Alienated America and the...

Real estate reporter Brooklee Han explains how the recent NAR settlement and commission lawsuits will reshape home buying, especially for first-time buyers, veterans, and the future of buyer’s agents. Guest Bio: Brooklee Han is a real estate reporter at HousingWire who covers residential real estate, mortgage trends, title insurance, and proptech. A former Olympic-level figure skater, she brings t...

Retired cosmetic dentist Jodie Filogomo shares how she found community, style, and a renewed sense of purpose in Sun City, Arizona—America's original active retirement community. Guest info: Jodie Filogomo is a retired cosmetic dentist and founder of the fashion and lifestyle blog Jodie’s Touch of Style . She moved from Denver to Sun City, Arizona in 2019, where she now explores aging with vibranc...

Filmmaker and author Stuart Connelly joins for a moving Mother’s Day conversation about his memoir Offered in Secret , chronicling his 1,800-mile journey to understand and honor his late mother. Guest Bio: Stuart Connelly is a director, screenwriter, journalist, and author. His latest book, Offered in Secret , blends memoir and investigative narrative as he retraces his relationship with his late...

Former NFL lineman Mike Wahle joins the podcast to break down the realities of life in the league—from contracts and coaching to culture, taxes, and life after football. Guest Bio: Mike Wahle is a former All-Pro offensive lineman who played 11 seasons in the NFL with the Green Bay Packers, Carolina Panthers, and Seattle Seahawks. He is the founder of Process to Perform , a platform dedicated to he...

A 67-year-old American expat shares thier journey from retiring in Nicaragua to settling in Costa Rica, revealing the realities of expat life, cost of living, and the importance of flexibility abroad. Guest Bio: Aly is a retired Californian who relocated to Nicaragua in 2016 before moving to Costa Rica in 2021 due to political unrest. A seasoned traveler with roots in Europe and Central America, A...