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Firewall with Bradley Tusk

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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46:23

Gen Z is Not Out to Get Us

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2023/06/29

What do young Americans want from politics and media today? Bradley talks to Aidan Kohn-Murphy, the founder of Gen-Z for Change, andAvalon Zborovsky-Fenster, the founder of InternshipGirl and board member of the Sustainable Media Center, about why they want to build bridges to older generations, how online platforms like TikTok can better protect users, and what their generation thinks about AI.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast

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33:56

Our Own Putin

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2023/06/27

It’s impossible for outsiders to know what’s going on in Russia, much less influence the outcome. But it reminds us, says Bradley, that Americans ought to be concerned about our own Putin — aka Donald Trump — and what could happen if he is convicted of espionage. January 6 times 1000? Plus, Bradley considers the alternatives to ever harsher laws against fentanyl, what fringe candidates really get out of running for president, why giving Supreme Court justices a huge raise is unlikely to make them

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38:42

From the Vault: The Fatal Naiveté of Stringer Bell

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2023/06/20

And other practical lessons from the legendary third season of 'The Wire', which Bradley assigns to students of his Columbia Business School class on disruption. (Originally posted May 4, 2021).Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and visit the Firewall website.Pre-order Bradley's debut novel, Obvious in Hindsight (release date: November 7, 2023)

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41:08

How Long Before We're Ashamed of Shaming Each Other?

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2023/06/15

If we accept that social norms are constantly changing, where do we go from here — more forgiving or less? Bradley talks to Tim Urban, preeminent blogger, author and big thinker, about reasons to not despair. Plus, Tim reflects on how his epic blog post from 2015 on Elon Musk has held up.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.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's

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29:47

How to Have All the Time in the World

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2023/06/13

Texting someone else during a Zoom call is annoying, disrespectful and sometimes completely necessary. Bradley reveals his top 20 tactics for having time to do everything he wants to do.Read the list on Bradley's MediumThis 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.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and visit the Firewall

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58:16

A Couple of Unforgettable Books About New York City

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2023/06/08

This year's Gotham Book Prize was shared by Stories from the Tenants Downstairs by Sidik Fofana and The Sewing Girl's Tale by John Wood Sweet. In this special double episode, Bradley sits down with each of these great storytellers to explore their meticulous depictions of urban life.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.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's

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55:22

Shooting It Out with Molly Jong-Fast

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2023/06/06

If there's one person who enjoys a rapid-fire exchange of ideas as much as Bradley, it's Molly. The author, podcaster and opinion journalist joins the Tuesday episode for a quick draw on Biden's infirmities, the New York Times' biases, Bradley's 16-percent theory and why artificial intelligence bores her more than it scares her.[6:03] Bias, media and the NY Times[14:38] Bradley's 16% theory[21:10] Biden's health[27:18] AI risk and how it will be regulated[33:18] What to do about VP Harris?[37:33]

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38:39

Live with Lina Khan

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2023/06/02

The Chair of the Federal Trade Commission joins Bradley in front of a live audience at P&T Knitwear to discuss antitrust, AI, Taylor Swift tickets — and what it takes to get things done in Washington.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.media.Be sure to subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and pre-order Bradley's first novel, OBVIOUS IN HINDSIGHT.

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39:53

Stories That Make You Think

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2023/05/31

Why did we all fall for Succession? Well maybe you didn't, but Bradley did. He offers his take on why morality tales never seem to go out offashion, what he plans to read this summer and how studying literature , as unpopular as it might be right now, pays off in the long run.[:53] Succession finale[13:50] Should we care that young people aren't majoring in English?[24:00] Bradley's summer reading list[35:40] Bradley's recommendations for best politics and tech books of all timeDiscussed on today's

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33:14

Babies, Electrical Power and the Written Word

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2023/05/25

How can you tell if a developing country has a brighter future? Charlie Robertson, the author of ‘The Time-Travelling Economist’ explains to Bradley why the most charismatic leaders in the world are doomed to fail if they can’t get fertility, electricity consumption and literacy moving in the right direction.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:

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48:06

The Kamala Harris Reclamation Project

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2023/05/23

Running mates rarely matter in elections, but given President Biden's advanced age, voters have good reason to be very concerned about theveep slot in 2024. Which means Kamala Harris could be a serious liability if she continues to flounder. So what should the White Housedo? Put her on Section 230, says Bradley, and do everything to help her get it repealed. Speaking of floundering, Bradley addresses Ron DeSantis' entry into the race, as well as the strategic trouble Rahm Emanuel is causing in Japan

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39:16

Reading is the Missing Ingredient

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2023/05/18

How is it that only 13 percent of Americans read "at a proficient adult level"? Matt Bardin, former public school teacher and the founder of Zinc Learning Labs, talks to Bradley about the root cause of our education crisis — the failure to teach children to absorb and analyze what they read — and what we need to do about it.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:

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38:20

Money + Power + Status = Happiness?

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2023/05/16

Bradley offers his comprehensive theory on why we love shows like Succession and White Lotus while refusing to absorb their obvious messages about the soul-crushing pursuit of wealth and notoriety. Plus, he explains the simple and humane solution to the migrant crisis.[2:11] June 1st event with FTC Chair Lina Khan[2:40] Bradley's upcoming novel, Obvious in Hindsight[3:45] Migrant crisis[13:08] Theory of happiness[33:19] This week's SuccessionBe sure to pre-order Bradley's novel, Obvious in

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54:15

The Best of Comms, The Worst of Comms

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2023/05/11

As AI splits the communications world into winners and dinosaurs, how do you get on the right side? Lulu Cheng Meservey, head of comms for Activision Blizzard and author of the great Substack called Flack, joins Bradley and Cory to discuss the dizzying future of the profession, as well as her take on Silicon Valley Bank's communications failures, TikTok's strategy in DC, and the Biden administration's prep for 2024.And when in doubt, Lulu and Bradley, agree, just ask yourself, What would a car

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31:48

The Death of Nuance

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2023/05/09

When frightening or disorienting things happen in the world, we need to take a step back and resist the incentive structure of the news media. We don't have to make up our minds immediately about complex events. We don't have to pick a side. We don't have to point fingers. Bradley discusses the tragic death in the New York City subway, the Biden administration's shift to a new economic regime, the uncertainties in the business climate and why Dianne Feinstein needs to go.[2:10] Killing of Jordan

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38:10

How Restaurants Meet the Future

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2023/05/04

"The restaurantindustry is going through a huge disruption because of the pandemic," says Joe Reinstein of the Digital Restaurant Association, "and it requires a major increase in focuson their digital operations." Joe tells Bradley how his new organization assists restaurantsin this transition and advocates on their behalf. Plus, he explains, to Bradley's amazement, why his go-to order at Katz's Delicatessen is the turkey reuben.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New

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40:17

Will Robots Rule the Road?

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2023/05/03

In addition to everything else, that is. Bradley sorts through recent developments in transportationwith his comms guy Cory Epstein – who previously worked at Citi Bike, Lyft, and Transportation Alternatives. Plus, why the latest banking meltdown forces us to rethink our approach to regulation.[1:20] First Republic Bank failure[12:55] David Byrne's bike at the Met Gala [14:46] Vision Zero and why traffic deaths haven't gone down[20:20] How community boards and politics have hampered safe streets

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32:39

"We Democrats Aren't Winning Elections, Republicans...

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2023/04/27

Ritchie Torres, US Congressman from the Bronx, joins Bradley to discuss policy (a bill to prevent social-media-fueled bank runs, the regulatory riddle of AI) and a little bit of politics (why Biden stilllooks strong versus Trump).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.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and visit

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39:47

The Best Presidential Term Since Clinton 92-96?

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2023/04/25

If Biden were a younger, more dynamic figure, Bradley says, he'd be hailed as a revolutionary hero. Why? Because with Congress blocking his every move, the President has skillfully wielded executive authority to enact transformative policies on immigration and climate. Plus, the Gotham Book Prize goes to a pair of excellent novels: "Stories from the Tenants Downstairs", by Sidik Fofana, and "The Sewing Girls Tale", by John Wood Sweet.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street —

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33:12

4/20 Special Episode: A Higher Power

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2023/04/20

If you’re getting in the cannabis retail game right now, you better have a really good track record for knowing how to stand out in a crowd — whichJoanne Wilsonabsolutely does. Bradley talks to the fixture of the New York tech world and founder of cannabis concept store,Gotham, about her investing, writing, design aesthetic, philanthropy and retail acumen.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

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