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Politics, technology and the pursuit of happiness. Twice a week, Bradley Tusk, New York-based political strategist and venture investor, covers the collision between new ideas and the real world. His operating thesis is that you can't understand tech today without understanding politics, too. Recorded at P&T Knitwear, his bookstore / podcast studio, 180 Orchard Street, New York City.
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Thinking Independently About Israel
Whatever people's instincts are on Israel's predicament, says Bradley, they should question the strident voices that dominate the news coverage. Only when we don't feel compelled to mimic the talking points, views or narratives of others just to fit in can progress towards peace be made.
This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.
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Live from P&T: Scott Galloway and the Algebra of Wealth
What are the rules of financial success in today's economy? What small steps can you take now for big returns later? Scott Galloway answers these questions and a whole lot more as Bradley interviews him about his new book, The Algebra Of Wealth, in front of a sold out crowd at P&T Knitwear.
This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street.
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How to Make Social Change
Bradley is joined by guest cohosts Cory Epstein and Meaghan Collins and continues his how-to series with his tips for making social change. But before that, he discusses why Speaker Mike Johnson supported the foreign aid packages in Congress even if they're going to hurt his re-election and speakership. Plus, a debate on whether we should permit people to get paid for donating kidneys and Bradley's Passover food guilty pleasures.
Discussed on today's episode:
How To Think About Creating Societal Change, by Bradley Tusk, Substack (April 23, 2024)
Let People Sell Their Kidneys. It Will Save Lives., by Dylan Walsh, The New York Times (April 2, 2024)
This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.
Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.media.
Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack, and be sure to order his debut novel, OBVIOUS IN HINDSIGHT. -
Where Did Baseball Really Come from?
New York City, baby, New York City! Kevin Baker, author of the excellent new book "The New York Game: Baseball and the Rise of a New City" joins Bradley for a wide-ranging discussion on urban history and big-league folklore.
This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.
Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.media.
Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack, and be sure to order his debut novel, OBVIOUS IN HINDSIGHT. -
The Manhattan Project of Local Government
A glowing magazine profile of Jessica Tisch had some over-the-top moments, but there's no denying that New York City's sanitation commissioner is worth keeping an eye on. Plus, the 11 contenders for the 2024 Gotham Book Prize nominees, conjuring TV shows that make the world a better place, how to write a column and life lessons from a line-cutter at Hamburger America.
Discussed on today's episode:
The Ex-N.Y.P.D. Official Trying to Tame New York’s Trash, by Eric Lach, The New Yorker, (April 8, 2024)
This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.
Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.media.
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Three Ways to be a Better Mayor
Is there hope for Eric Adams' embattled administration? Bradley is joined by Nicole Gelinas, columnist for the New York Post and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, to talk about what a comeback could look like. Plus, she previews her forthcoming book about New York City's struggle to tame the automobile.
Discussed on today's episode:
The Disappearance of Mayor Adams, by Nicole Gelinas, The New York Times (March 7, 2024)
Pre-order Nicole's upcoming book, Movement: New York's Long War to Take Back Its Streets from the Car.
This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.
Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.media.
Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack, and be sure to order his debut novel, OBVIOUS IN HINDSIGHT.