Scott discusses the impact of home-sharing companies, including Airbnb and Vrbo, on the housing affordability crisis. He then gives advice to entrepreneurs and wraps up with his thoughts on how to balance being frugal while also enjoying life in your 20s. 

Scott discusses the future of podcasting and gives advice on how smaller podcasts can best position themselves. He then speaks about Michael Burry’s skepticism on index investing and why he disagrees with his take. He wraps up with advice to a listener who is deciding whether to relocate so that he can work in the office. 

Scott discusses Perplexity’s new ‘Buy With Pro’ feature, specifically what it means for the future of the retail industry. He then speaks about Las Vegas and its singular brand positioning. He wraps up with advice to a parent who is struggling with his kid’s college decision. 

Scott discusses what’s at stake in the Google antitrust case, specifically whether a breakup of Google is likely to happen. He then speaks about the news that Australia is considering legislation banning social media for children under 16 years old. He wraps up with advice to a professor teaching a small group of students. 

Scott discusses Apple’s future under a second Trump Administration, specifically how tariffs could affect the tech company. He then speaks about the voter turnout in the 2024 election. He wraps up with advice to a listener looking to develop their writing skills. 

Scott discusses brand strategy, specifically why some brands have strong reputations while others don’t. He then advises a listener who shares a name with an adult film star and is struggling with those SEO implications. He wraps up with his thoughts on bucket lists and advice to a listener turning 40 years old. 

Scott explains why Uber’s potential acquisition of Expedia would be a strategic move toward building an all-in-one travel platform. He then discusses why America is the best place to make money and Europe is the best place to spend it. He wraps up with advice to a listener looking to outsource work to grow his business. 

Scott shares his thoughts on the age makeup and responsibilities of corporate boards. He then gives advice to a listener who has become indispensable at work and is debating whether to stay on for the benefit of his team. He wraps up by discussing how men are disproportionately evaluated on their economic well-being as a provider and gives advice to a listener who is in search of his “second act.”

Scott discusses Pfizer’s battle with Starboard, specifically why he’s hopeful that Pfizer’s stock will recover. He then gives advice to those early in their career on how to be thoughtful and err on the side of caution when it comes to social media. He wraps up with his tips to a listener who is traveling to London soon. 

Scott discusses the human resources industry, specifically how AI will disrupt the hiring process. He then gives career advice to a listener who is struggling to land steady income after being laid off. He wraps with thoughts on what it means to be a dad.