Firewall podcast

Firewall

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  Firewall  

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.

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.

 

#200

Wildfires, Psychedelics and the Future of Wellness

How does a venture capitalist find start-ups that are worth believing in?Bradley sits down... more

20 Feb 2025

47 MINS

47:56

20 Feb 2025


#199

Does Imperialism Sell?

Get ready for big ideas flying all over the place in this episode. First,Bob Greenlee argu... more

18 Feb 2025

1 HR 10 MINS

1:10:29

18 Feb 2025


#198

Back to the Future

Bradley’s tech investing journey began with a services-for-equity model that evolved into ... more

13 Feb 2025

43 MINS

43:10

13 Feb 2025


#197

Bonus Episode: What Does Trump's DOJ Dropping Charges Against Eric Adams Mean for the NYC Mayoral Ra...

Bradley shares his reaction to the bombshell breaking news that Trump’s Justice Department... more

11 Feb 2025

08 MINS

08:33

11 Feb 2025


#196

The Tao of Gen Z

What are we getting right and wrong about America's youngest voters? Bradley talks toMelis... more

11 Feb 2025

40 MINS

40:21

11 Feb 2025


#195

What We Owe Black Women

Do the names Fannie Lou Hamer or Barbara Jordan mean anything to you? Well, they should, a... more

06 Feb 2025

40 MINS

40:20

06 Feb 2025


#194

Waiting for the Heavyweight

Is there actually a mayor's race happening in New York City? Tusk Strategies CEO Chris Cof... more

04 Feb 2025

1 HR 00 MINS

1:00:13

04 Feb 2025


#193

A Bright Light in Birmingham

How is pragmatic problem-solving possible in today's fiery political climate? Bradley sits... more

30 Jan 2025

38 MINS

38:33

30 Jan 2025


#192

How to Quiet Your Mind

If you're prone to ruminating on negative thoughts, there is no single remedy. Bradley ana... more

28 Jan 2025

59 MINS

59:22

28 Jan 2025


#191

"Not Quixotic, Not Meaningless"

That's the simple Venndiagram Micah Lasher is embracing as he begins his freshman year in ... more

23 Jan 2025

48 MINS

48:05

23 Jan 2025


#190

Trump Comes Out Swinging

In this special episode, Bradley dissects Trump’s unprecedented barrage of executive order... more

21 Jan 2025

52 MINS

52:41

21 Jan 2025


#189

Did Joe Biden Accomplish Enough…

To forgive the big lie he told the American people? Bradley weighs the evidence. Plus, he ... more

20 Jan 2025

49 MINS

49:26

20 Jan 2025


#188

The Apotheosis of Winner-Take-All Politics

Are wethere yet? Lee Drutman thinks so. Bradley talks to thesenior fellow at the New Ameri... more

16 Jan 2025

55 MINS

55:12

16 Jan 2025


#187

Wildfire is Politically Dangerous, Too

Would a strong mayor and governor have saved LA from much of the horrific destruction? Pro... more

14 Jan 2025

55 MINS

55:07

14 Jan 2025


#186

Navigating the Future of School Choice

As cities and states increasingly explore new approaches to public education, navigating t... more

09 Jan 2025

38 MINS

38:51

09 Jan 2025


#185

The Big Crack Up

Does American life feel like it's spiraling out of control to you? Bradley identifies the ... more

07 Jan 2025

58 MINS

58:17

07 Jan 2025


#184

Gen Z versus Big Tech

Can social media be reformed intime to spare thenext generation?Bradley sits down withStev... more

02 Jan 2025

41 MINS

41:54

02 Jan 2025


#183

Mr. Sunshine

On vacation in Los Angeles, Bradley raves about the city - from the cultural diversity and... more

30 Dec 2024

33 MINS

33:56

30 Dec 2024


#182

The Misfit VC

At every step of her life, Leslie Feinzaig got ahead by never fitting in. The founder and ... more

19 Dec 2024

59 MINS

59:24

19 Dec 2024


#181

Leaving the White House with a Whimper

What is it about American presidents that they almost always leave office looking diminish... more

17 Dec 2024

44 MINS

44:20

17 Dec 2024