Office Hours: Trader Joe’s and the Paradox of Choice, Telehealth’s Future, and Planning an MBA

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.” We hear about the state of the US economy, investments that could fuel economic growth, and how the political parties have contributed to a decline in American prosperity.  Scott opens with his thoughts on his stock pick for 2024.  Algebra of Happiness: create a time machine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Helmi 202450min

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. He wraps up with advice to a listener whose coworker yells in meetings, saying that while yelling is inappropriate in most workplace settings, anger isn’t.  Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Helmi 202418min

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 prediction around whether or not it will be approved. Finally, Scott and Ed take a look at Nvidia’s supreme impact on the global markets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Helmi 202449min

As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/corporate-ozempic/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Helmi 202415min

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 look at how capitalism, politics, and entrepreneurship intersect.  Scott opens with his thoughts on concentration in the stock market, how the specific crowds out the general, and whether regulators should be going after companies for “addictive design.”  Algebra of Happiness: be there for your kids. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Helmi 20241h 3min

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 venture capital money to grow a consulting business. Scott wraps up with a conversation on his book-writing career, breaking down his process and providing advice to aspiring authors.  Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Helmi 202422min

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, he takes a look at Arm’s stock and questions whether its rally is owed to AI hype or AI washing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Helmi 202447min

As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/dopa-bowl/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Helmi 202417min