David Ignatius, a prize-winning columnist for the Washington Post and bestselling author, joins Scott to discuss space warfare and the vulnerabilities of our satellite systems. We also get an update on the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East. David has been covering the latter for more than four decades. Follow him on X, @IgnatiusPost. And check out his latest novel, Phantom Orbit: A Thriller here.
Scott opens by giving us an update on his travels. He then shares his thoughts on OpenAI’s management shakeups and his fears about AI learning from the gnarly internet.
Algebra of Happiness: rein in the drinking.
Matthew Hussey, a leading dating expert and author of the bestselling book, “Love Life: How to Raise Your Standards, Find Your Person, and Live Happily (No Matter What),” joins Scott to discuss how to recognize and break unhealthy dating patterns, set better intentions, and seek happiness. Follow Matthew on IG, @thematthewhussey.
Scott opens by giving his thoughts on the return of meme stock mania.
Algebra of Happiness: you are not alone.
Rex Chapman, a former NBA player and current podcast host, joins Scott to discuss his memoir, “It’s Hard for Me to Live with Me,” where he details his experience with various addictions.
Scott opens with stories about his early days as a brand strategist for Audi. Then he says whether he’d pay for Equinox’s $40k annual membership.
Algebra of Happiness: check in on your friends.
Josh Wolfe, the co-founder of Lux Capital, joins Scott to discuss the sectors he’s most excited about and those he thinks are overhyped. We also hear his thoughts on the Magnificent Seven and where the crypto market is seeing new life. Follow Josh on X, @wolfejosh.
Scott opens by giving his thoughts on the protests on college campuses, specifically UCLA.
Algebra of Happiness: the circles of masculinity.
Claire Hughes Johnson, the former COO of Stripe and author of “Scaling People: Tactics for Management and Company Building,” joins Scott to discuss team management, the role of DEI, and how to identify top talent. Claire is an all-star operator — follow her on X, @chughesjohnson.
Scott opens by telling us about his new book, The Algebra of Wealth, which is out now!
Algebra of Happiness: what do you want to tell your friends and family?
Cal Newport, a professor of computer science at Georgetown University and bestselling author, joins Scott to discuss productivity, the importance of work-life balance, and the disruption of AI on work. Learn more about Cal here, and his book, “Slow Productivity: The Lost Art of Accomplishment Without Burnout.”
Scott opens with his thoughts on storytelling.
Algebra of Happiness: A Dad Hack.
Jared Cohen, the President of Global Affairs at Goldman Sachs and bestselling author of six books, joins Scott to discuss all sorts of topics including his research on past Presidents, geopolitical trends, and the global economy. Follow Jared on X, @JaredCohen.
Scott opens with his thoughts on his time as an activist investor.
Algebra of Happiness: a word on parenting.
Fareed Zakaria, the host of CNN’s flagship international affairs show, Fareed Zakaria GPS, joins Scott to discuss his latest book, “Age of Revolutions: Progress and Backlash from 1600 to the Present.” We hear why the Industrial Revolution was the most transformative in our nation’s history, and get an update on geopolitics as a whole.
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Jonathan Haidt, a professor of ethical leadership and bestselling author, joins Scott to discuss his latest book, “The Anxious Generation: How The Great Rewiring Of Childhood Is Causing An Epidemic Of Mental Illness.” We hear about how nations have ended up in this situation and the reforms he’s outlined for leaders and parents.
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Scott opens with his lesson on crisis management.
Verity Harding, a globally recognized expert in AI, technology, and public policy, joins Scott to discuss her debut book, “AI Needs You: How We Can Change AI’s Future and Save Our Own.” We learn what history can teach us about the current hype cycle, and how you can best engage with this transformative technology.
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Scott opens with his thoughts on how we need to focus more on human interactions.
Algebra of Happiness: are you confident?