#10 – Arnaud Bertrand, on the US - China relationship across geopolitics, economics, and technology
Arnaud Bertrand and I discuss the US–China relationship. It is the story of an established world power grappling with the rise of a peer competitor. We explore how this competition plays out in the re...
5 Jun 20241h 2min
#9 - Zofi, on art, tattoo art, and BBL Drizzy
Zofi joins the pod to talk about her unique tattoo art. She recaps how a career in art education and painting led her to become a renowned NYC tattoo artist. We also chat about the immigrant experienc...
28 Mai 202440min
#8 – Denis Beslic on Big Tech, Uber, Meta, Spotify, recommendation engines, and Generative AI
Denis Beslic is a product manager at Spotify. We discuss (1) his career across Uber, Meta/Facebook, and Spotify; (2) the game-changing tech platform shifts he has experienced; and (3) the state of the...
15 Mai 20241h 16min
#7 - Wemi - DJ, producer, and fashion model
Wemi, a renowned DJ, producer, and fashion model, joins the pod. Wemi discusses her upbringing in the Bronx, her cultural roots, and all the influences that shaped her unique music.
2 Mai 202424min
#6 - Ardalan Tajalli & Gustavo Menendez, on politics, Trump, ChatGPT, and the economy
Ardalan Tajalli and Gustavo Menendez join to discuss politics, technology, business, and the economy. (1) Politics: What are the prospects for Donald Trump's re-election? Where does anti-establishment...
25 Apr 20241h 12min
#5 - Chris Leslie, documentary filmmaker
A conversation with documentary filmmaker Chris Leslie. We discuss his upcoming documentary about the Partisan Memorial Cemetery in Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Built after World War 2 to honor young...
17 Apr 20241h 9min
#4 - Andy Jiang, comedian
Comedian Andy Jiang joins the pod. We discuss standup comedy, content creation, Congress's proposed Tik Tok ban, Chinese history, and the Three Body Problem.
3 Apr 202451min
#3 - Professor Geoffrey Woglom on the US economy
Economics Professor Geoffrey Woglom joins the pod to discuss the health of the US economy. We explore how effectively the economy serves the interests of most Americans, covering topics such as wealth...
12 Mar 202453min
