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Tax reform architect Scott Hodge breaks down the bold plan to cut trillions in federal spending, streamline bureaucracy, and tackle America’s unsustainable budget—one obsolete agency at a time. 👤 Guest Bio: Scott Hodge is President Emeritus and Senior Policy Advisor at the Tax Foundation, where he served as president for over 20 years. A national expert on tax policy, budget reform, and governmen...

Bankrate senior writer Jeff Ostrowski returns to discuss the evolving real estate commission rules, post-disaster housing markets, Airbnb regulations, mortgage rates, commercial real estate shifts, and the long-term impact of U.S. demographic aging on housing. Guest Info: Jeff Ostrowski – Senior Writer at Bankrate, award-winning journalist with over 20 years covering real estate; board member of t...

Veteran financial journalist and bestselling author Diana B. Henriques joins to discuss the historical parallels between the unregulated crypto markets of today and the chaotic Wall Street of the 1920s, drawing from her latest book Taming the Street , which chronicles FDR’s creation of the SEC, the FDIC, and other transformative reforms that reshaped American capitalism. Guest Info: Diana B. Henri...

Law professor Ken Klein explains why so many Americans are unprotected against natural disasters—and what happens when your home is gone and insurance falls short. Guest Bio: Ken Klein is a law professor at California Western School of Law specializing in disaster recovery, insurance law, and housing policy. Topics Covered: What standard homeowners insurance covers (and doesn’t) Flood vs. wind dam...

Four acclaimed authors join us to share the books that shaped their lives—and the stories they believe everyone should read. 📚 Guest Bios: Diana Henriques – Award-winning journalist and author of The Wizard of Lies and Taming the Street , expert on financial fraud and Wall Street history. Robert Lipsyte – Legendary sportswriter, author of The Contender , and former New York Times columnist known...

Dr. Catherine Pakaluk, economist and author of Hannah’s Children , discusses why some American women still choose large families, what it means for the future of society, and the deeper meaning of parenthood in an age of demographic decline. Guest Bio: Dr. Catherine Pakaluk is an economist and associate professor at The Catholic University of America with a PhD from Harvard, known for her work on...

Investigative journalist Geoff White explains how modern technology—from crypto to the dark web—has revolutionized money laundering for the world’s most dangerous criminals. Guest bio: Geoff White is an investigative journalist, author, and podcast creator with over 20 years of experience reporting on cybercrime, global fraud, and financial corruption. Covered topics: The three stages of money lau...

Historian and journalist Jacob Mikanowski explores the legacy of communism, post-Soviet transitions, surveillance states, and the uncertain future of Europe. Guest Bio: Jacob Mikanowski is a historian, cultural critic, and journalist. He is the author of Goodbye, Eastern Europe: An Intimate History of a Divided Land , which traces the complex past and present of the region through personal stories...

Investigative journalist Joseph Cox joins to discuss Dark Wire , his explosive new book revealing how the FBI secretly ran a global encrypted phone company to spy on the criminal underworld. Guest Bio: Joseph Cox is an award-winning investigative journalist and co-founder of 404 Media . He specializes in cybercrime, surveillance, and hacking, and is the author of Dark Wire: The Incredible True Sto...

Christine Rosen discusses her book The Extinction of Experience , warning against the societal costs of technological overreach, constant surveillance, and the erosion of human judgment and private life. Guest bio: Christine Rosen is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a contributing editor at Commentary magazine, co-host of the Commentary podcast, and a fellow at the University...

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...