Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe Power Of Access In Journalism And Academia With Kara Swisher
Season 2 Episode 16
When it comes to probing the problems of Big Tech, either as a journalist or academic, access is key. Necessary data is highly guarded, often in a "b…
5 years, 3 months ago
Communisn’t: Crony Capitalism In China With David Barboza
Season 2 Episode 15
The only thing worse than crony capitalism may be crony capitalism controlled by a centralized communist authority. This is the system that has led t…
5 years, 3 months ago
Why We Should Tax Digital Advertising With Paul Romer
Season 2 Episode 14
Concerns about the political power of Big Tech and lack of competition are at an all-time high. The business model of Facebook, Google, Twitter, ect.…
5 years, 4 months ago
When the Profit Motive Kills With Anand Giridharadas
Season 2 Episode 13
The consulting firm McKinsey has agreed to pay nearly $600 million for its role in advising Purdue on how to push opioids sales, even at the cost of …
5 years, 4 months ago
GameStop, Robinhood And Our Troubling Obsession With Speculation
Season 2 Episode 12
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've probably heard the story of GameStop and Robinhood. Most writers and outlets have claimed this is eith…
5 years, 5 months ago
Manufacturing Dissent With Matt Taibbi
Season 2 Episode 11
A well-functioning capitalism needs a well-functioning democracy which depends on a well-functioning media. So, is our media functioning well today..…
5 years, 5 months ago
Microsoft 1998 vs Google 2020: Antitrust and Big Tech
Season 2 Episode 10
In 1998, the U.S. government filed antitrust charges against Microsoft. Today, with a new Department of Justice antitrust case filed against Google, …
5 years, 6 months ago
Why Capitalism Needs Democracy
Season 2 Episode 9
We’re taking time off to be with our families, even if it’s only over a screen, so we're sharing a shorter episode with you this week. Inspired by ou…
5 years, 6 months ago
How Do You Solve A Problem Like Student Debt?
Season 2 Episode 8
Few people have deeply investigated the inner workings of our problematic student debt system. One person who has is Constantine Yannelis, Assistant …
5 years, 6 months ago
Francis Fukuyama’s Proposal to Rein In Big Tech
Season 2 Episode 7
It's not hard to find original conversations about the dangers of "Big Tech", but it is rare to find original solutions. On this episode, we sit down…
5 years, 7 months ago