Michael Lewis on the Two Men Who Changed Our Minds
Other than their fields of study Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky could hardly be more different. In The Undoing Project: A Friendship that Changed Our Minds, best-selling author Michael Lewis shares how these two Israeli psychologists surprised their colleagues by not only working together, but also enjoying the process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21 Heinä 20202min
Twitter’s Hack, Silicon Valley’s Changing Landscape
The FBI investigates a major Twitter hack. Netflix sells off on earnings. Domino’s serves up strong sales growth. Banking software company nCino has a big Wall Street debut. Pepsi gets a boost from snacks. Fiat Chrysler & Peugot unveil Stellantis. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross and Ron Gross discuss those stories and the latest from Johnson & Johnson, UnitedHealth, and big banks. The guys also share two stocks on their radar: Boston Beer and 3M. Plus, CNBC reporter Kate Rooney discusses the latest with Robinhood, fintech, VC investing, and how Silicon Valley is rethinking office space. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17 Heinä 202039min
Forget Networking. Ask This One Question.
“Marketplace Radio” host Tess Vigeland walked away from her job with no idea what was next. In her subsequent book, Leap: Leaving a Job with No Plan B, to Find the Career and Life You Really Want, she outlines a key piece of advice for anyone thinking about a job switch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14 Heinä 20202min
Buffett’s Buy and the Future of Restaurants
Retailers continue to struggle as Bed Bath & Beyond announces plans to close more than 20% of its stores over the next two years. Levi’s sales fall more than 60% for the second quarter. Berkshire Hathaway buys Dominion Energy’s natural gas assets. SiriusXM buys Stitcher. And Kraft Heinz makes mayonnaise ice cream a reality! Motley Fool analysts Ron Gross and Jason Moser discuss those stories and share two stocks on their radar: Zoom Video Communications and Rollins. Plus, food and beverage industry analyst David Henkes discusses the current state of the restaurant industry, Uber's acquisition of Postmates, and what restaurants will look like post-pandemic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
10 Heinä 202039min
The Road to Success in Comedy
Back in the day a great stand-up comedy set on “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” meant instant success, but so much has changed since then. Greg Fitzsimmons, stand-up comedian and host of the long-running comedy podcast “Fitzdog Radio”, explains that despite the increased competition comedy is still a meritocracy for those willing to work for it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
7 Heinä 20203min
Tesla, Musk, and the Future of Movies
It’s our Independence Day Weekend Special! Corporate governance expert and film critic Nell Minow analyzes the latest corporate scandals and the future of the movie industry. Award-winning writer Morgan Housel talks with journalist and best-selling author Bethany McLean about Tesla, Elon Musk, and the business of fracking. To check out The Motley Fool’s new swag store, go to http://Shop.Fool.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
3 Heinä 202039min
The Summer of Beer and Whiskey
Professional baseball almost didn’t make it out of the 1880s. In his book The Summer of Beer and Whiskey, writer Ed Achorn explains how a new owner of the team in St. Louis helped saved the business of baseball with creative ideas like selling beer at the games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30 Kesä 20202min
Digital Ad Spending and the Power of Weird
Google deals with slipping ad sales while Facebook and Amazon gain market share. Amazon buys a new car. McCormick hits a new high. Nike stumbles. And Microsoft pulls the plug on its stores. Motley Fool analysts Andy Cross and Jason Moser discuss those stories and weigh in on the latest from Albertson’s, Chuck E. Cheese, and Darden Restaurants. The guys share two stocks on their radar: Etsy and Houlihan Lokey. Plus, Atlantic writer Olga Khazan shares some insights from her book, Weird: The Power of Being an Outsider in an Insider World. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
26 Kesä 202039min
