x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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.

news news commentary

All Episodes

39:37

A Little Dose of Good News Goes a Long Way

Firewall with Bradley Tusk ·

2023/04/18

If you look hard enough, says Bradley, there are always plenty of reasons to be hopeful, like a potential breakthrough on Alzheimer's treatment, a key Putin ally talkingabout ending the war in Ukraine, or an audacious new policy goal on electric vehicles from the Biden Administration. Plus, what the new movie 'Air' can teach us about risk tolerance in business.[1:50] Listener mail about DeSantis war on Disney[10:00] Blue cities vs. red states[13:25] Shoplifting in NYC[14:42] Front-yard, performative

en

35:03

That Salad May Be Good for You

Firewall with Bradley Tusk ·

2023/04/13

But what’s the single-use container it came in doing to the planet? Lauren Sweeney started DeliverZero because she hated how much waste she saw herself generating every day. She tells Bradley about the system she built for reusable packaging, the social and political momentum developing in NYC to move toward sustainable reuse alternatives and why she’s “one of the most optimistic people in the world” about what we can all be doing to fight climate change.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at

en

36:51

Un-American Activities

Firewall with Bradley Tusk ·

2023/04/11

A Texas judge overruling the FDA and a New York DA bringing flimsy charges against Trump are the latest examples of how the Right and Left are conspiring to destroy the rule of law, says Bradley. Plus, he offers a framework for regulating AI, blasts the casual inhumanity of Big Tech CEOs, reflects on the strategic happiness of Finns and comes down in favor of wooly mammoth meatballs.[4:00] Abortion pill ruling [13:50] Artificial intelligence[19:29] Tech layoffs[24:05] Happiness in Finland[32:14]

en

42:45

Yes, Now’s Actually A Great Moment For Venture

Firewall with Bradley Tusk ·

2023/04/06

Is this actually a great moment for investors? Jordan Nof, co-founder of Tusk Venture Partners, joins Bradley to address the aftershocks of the Silicon Valley Bank failure, the growing premium on founders who aren't stuck in 2021 and why their fund is writing the biggest checks it ever has.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

en

42:14

Biden Beats Trump

Firewall with Bradley Tusk ·

2023/04/04

That’s Firewall’s base case for 2024. But what are all the variables that could upend this likeliest of outcomes? Bradley explores the scenarios. Plus, he inventories his own career to decide if where he went to college made a damn bit of difference.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

en

38:40

Is It Extremely Stressful to be a Biotech VC?

Firewall with Bradley Tusk ·

2023/03/30

Science plus economics plus politics — biotech start-ups face a truly daunting obstacle course. Bradley talks to John Flavin, the CEO and founder of Portal Innovations, about his efforts to build a supportive environment for innovation in Chicago and what it portends for other cities.

en

31:09

What's Not Boring?

Firewall with Bradley Tusk ·

2023/03/28

Is the news bringing you down? Join the club. When did every story turn so quicklyinto trench warfare, everybody firing madly at each other without anyone gaining ground? Bradley reviews the major newsmakers — Trump, DeSantis, Netanyahu, Taylor Swift, Jack Dorsey — but delivers the most certainty on one issue: If airline pilots should ever be incapacitatedand a passenger must be recruitedto land the plane, you're better off with almost anyone other than him.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear

en

25:59

Buy Low, Play Ball

Firewall with Bradley Tusk ·

2023/03/23

When Miles Wolff started his career in baseball, you could buy a minor-league club for peanuts. So he bought as many as he could, including the legendary Durham Bulls. Bradley talksto Wolff about building a businessout of what you love, the legacy of the San Diego Chicken and why the term "big league" is a pejorative to him. They're joined by co-host Ari Leffell, who runs the Hall of Very Good Players.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free

en

44:45

A Whole Lotta Shakin' Going On

Firewall with Bradley Tusk ·

2023/03/21

Bradley on shaky banks, shaky charges against Trump, Israel's shaky democracy and the shaky Mets (well, no change there). Plus, he talks to Lisa Quigley of Solving Hunger about the growing momentum of universal school meals and why even good causes require extreme vigilance down the stretch.

en

43:32

What Do You Call a Progressive Who Supports School...

Firewall with Bradley Tusk ·

2023/03/16

It's no joke. Bradley talksto Ravi Gupta, the CEO and founder of the nonprofit media company Lost Debate, about how to blow up political orthodoxies. Plus, the long-termbenefits of working for a hard-ass boss.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 the Firewall

en

23:50

Is Silicon Valley Back to Normal?

Firewall with Bradley Tusk ·

2023/03/14

When Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen came to the rescue of Silicon Valley Bank depositors, Bradley says, she saved the innovation economy a world of hurt. But have any lessons been learned? Will the VC industry simply snap back to business as usual? And will Biden pay a price?

en

27:10

The Silicon Valley Bank Run

Firewall with Bradley Tusk ·

2023/03/12

What we know and what we don’t know about the shocking collapse of a critical tech-industry institution.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 the Firewall website.

en

40:19

A Business Model for Positive Conversations

Firewall with Bradley Tusk ·

2023/03/09

Could there be such a thing? Nick Thompson, the CEO of The Atlantic, joins Bradley to discuss the humane alternatives to media polarization and the dumpster fire known as Twitter. "Someone is going to figure this out," says Thompson.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

en

34:05

Good Before Growth

Firewall with Bradley Tusk ·

2023/03/07

How and why has Europe moved so far ahead of the US in tech regulation? Carl Miller, a social-media expert with Demos, a London-based think tank, joins Bradley to discuss how to make the major social platforms clamp downon harmful content.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

en

35:51

The Adams-Hochul-Biden Triumvirate

Firewall with Bradley Tusk ·

2023/03/02

Are New Yorkers getting their money’s worth? Dr. Christina Greer, political science professor at Fordham University, co-host of the FAQ NYC podcast, and Gotham Book Prize juror, breaks it down with Bradley. Plus, she explains why there’s a lot left to learn from LBJ.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,

en

37:21

This Party's Over

Firewall with Bradley Tusk ·

2023/02/28

The Democratic Party in New York State has outlived its usefulness, says Bradley, and voters and candidates alike would be better off without it. Plus, the important lessons of Lori Lightfoot's reelection woes in Chicago, the tradeoffs of the four-day workweek, the VC blues and a plug for 'Wu-Tang: An American Saga."[2:30] New York State Democratic Party[9:20] Chicago mayoral election[23:45] 4-day work week[31:00] State of VC[35:29] Recommendation of the weekThis episode was taped at P&T

en

23:45

Wanna Bet on this Startup?

Firewall with Bradley Tusk ·

2023/02/24

How'd you like to put money on Madden, drone racing, or your friend's chess tournament? Bradley talks to Evan Kaylin, founder of an innovativenew wagering platform called Grilla, about how to build a winner in the crowded, hotly competitive space of online gambling.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,

en

40:48

The AI Takeover is a Luxury Concern

Firewall with Bradley Tusk ·

2023/02/21

Robots may eventually run the world, says Bradley, but given all our otherproblems we'll be lucky if we get to that point. Plus, the case for ketamine therapy, why airports go bad, Nikki Haley's hail mary, is Tesla going the way of Detroit, and the person to call when your career publicly implodes.[3:36] NYT Kevin Roose's conversation with a chatbot[8:06] The case for ketamine therapy[16:35] Why airports go bad[23:23] Nikki Haley's candidacy[30:41] Is Tesla turning into Detroit?This episode was

en

44:36

The Edge of Venture

Firewall with Bradley Tusk ·

2023/02/16

In a shaky market, areguilty pleasures a safe haven? Hell yes, says Catharine Dockery, the Founder and General Partner of Vice Ventures. She talks to Bradley about why she loves cannabis but hates the cannabis industry, considers alcohol substitute beverages to be ridiculous, believes cigarette smoking will completely disappear within 10-15 years, digs the investment opportunities in Latin America and can't imagine living anywhere but New York City. "For me," says the lifelong New Yorker, "it could

en

01:07:14

How to Break Up the United States

Firewall with Bradley Tusk ·

2023/02/14

Inspired by a proposal to realign Major League Baseball, Bradley considers the possibilities for realigning the whole country. Plus, Tom Chavez, the founder of {super}set and the Ethical Tech Project, joins Firewall to make the case for federal privacy legislation.[2:49] Realigning the U.S.[13:14] Regulatory arbitrage[19:21] New York vs Florida debate[27:44] Biden & 2024This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us

en

473 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci