Why we can't just blame capitalism for everything
We’re sharing an episode of The Gray Area from our friends at Vox. The Gray Area is a philosophical take on culture, politics, and your daily life. In the episode we’re sharing with you today, host Sean Illing speaks with New York Magazine writer Eric Levitz about the viability of capitalism, and the “reform versus revolution” debate on the left. It’s a nuanced, thoughtful conversation that we think you’ll really enjoy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6 Heinä 202350min
No Mercy / No Malice: Truth
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/truth/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1 Heinä 202314min
Interest Rates, the US Economy, and Demographic Change — with Matthew Klein
Matt Klein, the founder of The Overshoot, and the co-author of “Trade Wars Are Class Wars: How Rising Inequality Distorts the Global Economy and Threatens International Peace,” joins Scott to discuss the macro environment and why a recession isn’t imminent. Matt also shares how to think about the demographic shifts we’ve seen across various nations. Follow Matt on Twitter, @M_C_Klein. Scott opens by discussing the attempted mutiny in Russia, shedding light on the power dynamics and ramifications for various players on the geopolitical stage. Algebra of Happiness: are you floating? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
29 Kesä 202341min
Office Hours: Tesla’s EV Charging Partnerships With GM and Ford, the Death of Reddit As We Know It? and Prioritizing Happiness When Making College Decisions
Scott gives his thoughts on Tesla becoming the EV charging standard. He then takes a question about Reddit’s decision to begin charging for access to its API. He wraps up with advice about making college decisions and says the key is asking yourself, “where will I be happiest the next four years?” Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
28 Kesä 202321min
Prof G Markets: Mutiny in Russia, Adobe’s AI Rally, and the Threat of a UPS Strike
This week on Prof G Markets, we open with how the mutiny in Russia might impact the global markets. Scott then shares his thoughts on why the U.S. housing supply is so constrained, and what to do about it. He also discusses the package delivery market and what might happen if one of its largest players goes on strike. And finally, he takes a look at the run-up in Adobe’s stock after announcing its AI product, Firefly. Scott also discusses what the tragedy of the OceanGate submersible means for another extreme tourism company, Virgin Galactic, which is set to launch its first revenue-generating flight this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
26 Kesä 202348min
No Mercy / No Malice: Origin Story
As read by George Hahn. https://www.profgalloway.com/origin-story/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
24 Kesä 202310min
The Economy, the Media, and Fatherhood — with Kai Ryssdal
Kai Ryssdal, the host and senior editor of Marketplace, joins Scott to discuss the state of the economy and his take on the media. We also learn how Kai approaches fatherhood and his thoughts on being a good partner. Follow Kai on Twitter, @kairyssdal. Scott opens by discussing masculinity, his time at Cannes, and the fact that the number of billionaires in the world has increased five-fold over the past two decades. Algebra of Happiness: are you a friend or a benefactor? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
22 Kesä 202352min
Office Hours: The Next Big Thing After Smartphones, Scott’s Favorite Things To Do in LA, and Advice to a 79-Year-Old Parent
Scott gives his thoughts on why mixed reality headsets are not going to be the next big thing for tech consumers. He then takes a question from a listener who is moving to LA and offers his recommendations on how to enjoy the city. He wraps up with financial advice to an older parent and shares what he would tell his sons at 79 years old. Music: https://www.davidcuttermusic.com / @dcuttermusic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
21 Kesä 202323min
