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With great power, comes great scrutiny. Every Tuesday and Friday, journalist Kara Swisher and NYU Professor Scott Galloway offer sharp, unfiltered insights into the biggest stories in tech, business, and politics. They make bold predictions, pick winners and losers, and bicker and banter like no one...

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The Big Short: Inside the Doomsday Machine cover

The Big Short

Michael Lewis

Mentioned 7 months ago

Holiday Spending Surge, Fed Chair Future, and Melania's Production Company

The book was mentioned in the context of buy-now-pay-later schemes resembling the subprime mortgage crisis discussed in the film based on the book.

The big short. Michael Burry is in the news, obviously.

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The Four: The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google cover

The Four

Scott Galloway

Mentioned 7 months ago

Why Scott Galloway Wants Us To Celebrate Masculinity, Not Diminish It | On With Kara Swisher

The hosts recalled meeting through Scott's first book, The Four, highlighting it as his earlier work.

We've written a whole bunch of books, and we met through your first book, The Four.

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Notes on Being a Man

Scott Galloway

Mentioned 7 months ago

Why Scott Galloway Wants Us To Celebrate Masculinity, Not Diminish It | On With Kara Swisher

The hosts introduced it as Scott Galloway's new book on masculinity and later praised it as a wonderful book.

It's about Scott's fantastic book, Notes on Being a Man.

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Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department cover

Injustice

Carol Leonnig

Mentioned 8 months ago

Mamdani's Win, Palantir's Stock Slide, and Tesla's Pay Package

The hosts highlighted the book as a new investigative work examining how politics and fear have undermined the Justice Department.

I'm Preet Bharara. And this week, investigative reporters Carol Lennig and Aaron Davis join me to discuss their new book, Injustice, How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department.

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Thinking, Fast and Slow cover

Thinking, Fast and Slow

Daniel Kahneman

Mentioned 8 months ago

Nvidia Hits $5 Trillion, Elon Musk Launches Grokipedia, and OpenAI's IPO Future

The hosts said the book had changed their life and referenced Kahneman's research on money.

I also believe - and this book kind of changed my life. You know, Daniel Kahneman's, you know, thinking fast and slow and his research around money.

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1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--and How It Shattered a Nation cover

1929

Andrew Ross Sorkin

Mentioned 8 months ago

Nvidia Hits $5 Trillion, Elon Musk Launches Grokipedia, and OpenAI's IPO Future

Scott mentioned Andrew Ross Sorkin's new book about the Great Depression, titled 1929, Inside the Greatest Crash.

Scott spoke with Andrew Ross Sorkin about his new book, 1929, Inside the Greatest Crash.

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Notes on Being a Woman

Caroline Grace Rivers

Mentioned 8 months ago

Crypto Pardon, Amazon Automation, and Reagan Tariff Ad

The hosts announced the upcoming release of the book, expressed excitement about discussing it on the podcast, and said they would read it on the plane.

Scott's book comes out what day? November 3rd? Yeah, it comes out November, I think it's November the 4th. Is that right? Notes on Being a Woman. Yes. There you go. That's your next book.

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The Hammer of Witches: A Complete Translation of the Malleus Maleficarum cover

The Hammer of Witches

Christopher S. Mackay

Mentioned 1 year ago

Hurricane Helene Aftermath, Trump’s Federal Election Case, and OpenAI’s Valuation

This book was mentioned as the best-selling book of the Gutenberg age, preceding science books by 200 years, and was described as the very first QAnon document.

It was a thing called The Hammer of Witches. And it was a book about how to kill witches.

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Sapiens [Tenth Anniversary Edition]: A Brief History of Humankind cover

Sapiens [Tenth Anniversary Edition]

Yuval Noah Harari

Mentioned 1 year ago

Hurricane Helene Aftermath, Trump’s Federal Election Case, and OpenAI’s Valuation

The book was discussed because the author, Yuval Harari, had a new book out about AI, and the speakers noted that many tech bros enjoyed this book about the development of humanity.

And I interviewed Yuval Harari, who has a new book out about AI.

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Hillbilly Elegy cover

Hillbilly Elegy

J.D. Vance

Mentioned 1 year ago

VP Debate, OpenAI Financial Churn, and Guest Mike Maples Jr.

They noted that the book had been read and praised Vance's insight.

Look, I think J.D. Vance, if you've read Hillbilly Elegy, I think the guy's brilliant.

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Pattern Breakers

Mike Maples Jr

Mentioned 1 year ago

VP Debate, OpenAI Financial Churn, and Guest Mike Maples Jr.

The hosts introduced the book as Mike Maples Jr.'s new release that explores how certain startups act as pattern breakers to reshape the future. It was mentioned several times during the interview with Maples.

He's written a new book, Pattern Breakers, Why Some Startups Change the Future.

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Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Squandered His Father's Fortune and Created the Illusion of Success cover

Lucky Loser

Russ Buettner

Mentioned 1 year ago

OpenAI Shake-Ups, Harris’s Economic Vision, and Meta's Big Show

It was described as riveting, focusing on Donald Trump's financial dealings and how he took advantage of loopholes in the tax system. The book's authors, from the New York Times, revealed how Trump used various means to minimize his tax burden.

Ross Buettner wrote this book called Lucky Loser about Donald Trump's money.

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Durabilité financière dans les organismes de bassin fluvial: Une évaluation comparative de la viabilité financière des organismes de bassin fluvial : ... les pays en développement (French Edition) Cover

Farai Angela Mchibwa

Durabilité financière dans les organismes de bassin fluvial

Une évaluation comparative de la viabilité financière des organismes de bassin fluvial

It was briefly mentioned; the subtitle, "How one man turned $100,000 into $100 million," was quoted and its subject matter was discussed in the context of venture capitalism.

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I did not know these guys so I pulled up Jason's book and it's something about Angela Bassin. There's a lot of books. But the subtitle is how one man turned $100,000 into $100 million.

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It was briefly mentioned; the subtitle, "How one man turned $100,000 into $100 million," was quoted and its subject matter was discussed in the context of venture capitalism.

"

I did not know these guys so I pulled up Jason's book and it's something about Angela Bassin. There's a lot of books. But the subtitle is how one man turned $100,000 into $100 million.

Ill Winds: Saving Democracy from Russian Rage, Chinese Ambition, and American Complacency Cover

Larry Diamond

Ill Winds

Saving Democracy from Russian Rage, Chinese Ambition, and American Complacency

It was mentioned in the context of a podcast about attacks by Russia and China and American complacency. The speaker found the book's coverage of American complacency particularly striking.

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I just had a very long and interesting Podcast with Larry Diamond who's written a book called ill wins about the attacks by Russia and the incursions by the Chinese and American complacency

— Episode: The Mueller hearing, Facebook's fine, an...

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It was mentioned in the context of a podcast about attacks by Russia and China and American complacency. The speaker found the book's coverage of American complacency particularly striking.

"

I just had a very long and interesting Podcast with Larry Diamond who's written a book called ill wins about the attacks by Russia and the incursions by the Chinese and American complacency

One Life Cover

Megan Rapinoe

One Life

The upcoming book by Megan Rapinoe was mentioned, and it was noted that it would be published by Penguin. The book's topics were not specifically detailed but it is expected to cover many topics.

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But she's writing a book it just was announced and got off from penguin is another well-known gay woman In publishing is gonna publish this book of hers, which is gonna be about a lot of things

— Episode: The Mueller hearing, Facebook's fine, an...

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The upcoming book by Megan Rapinoe was mentioned, and it was noted that it would be published by Penguin. The book's topics were not specifically detailed but it is expected to cover many topics.

"

But she's writing a book it just was announced and got off from penguin is another well-known gay woman In publishing is gonna publish this book of hers, which is gonna be about a lot of things

The Hammer of Witches: A Complete Translation of the Malleus Maleficarum Cover

Christopher S. Mackay

The Hammer of Witches

A Complete Translation of the Malleus Maleficarum

This book was mentioned as the best-selling book of the Gutenberg age, preceding science books by 200 years, and was described as the very first QAnon document.

"

It was a thing called The Hammer of Witches. And it was a book about how to kill witches.

— Episode: Hurricane Helene Aftermath, Trump’s Fede...

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Episode: Hurricane Helene Aftermath, Trump’s Federal Electi...

This book was mentioned as the best-selling book of the Gutenberg age, preceding science books by 200 years, and was described as the very first QAnon document.

"

It was a thing called The Hammer of Witches. And it was a book about how to kill witches.

And it was the best-selling written by a crazy person named Heimrich. And I can't remember his last name.

And it was the very first QAnon document.

Sapiens [Tenth Anniversary Edition]: A Brief History of Humankind Cover

Yuval Noah Harari

Sapiens [Tenth Anniversary Edition]

A Brief History of Humankind

The book was discussed because the author, Yuval Harari, had a new book out about AI, and the speakers noted that many tech bros enjoyed this book about the development of humanity.

"

And I interviewed Yuval Harari, who has a new book out about AI.

— Episode: Hurricane Helene Aftermath, Trump’s Fede...

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Episode: Hurricane Helene Aftermath, Trump’s Federal Electi...

The book was discussed because the author, Yuval Harari, had a new book out about AI, and the speakers noted that many tech bros enjoyed this book about the development of humanity.

"

And I interviewed Yuval Harari, who has a new book out about AI.

I did. I had to because all the tech bros loved it. I liked it. I think it's outstanding.

1929: Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--and How It Shattered a Nation Cover

Andrew Ross Sorkin

1929

Inside the Greatest Crash in Wall Street History--and How It Shattered a Nation

Scott mentioned Andrew Ross Sorkin's new book about the Great Depression, titled 1929, Inside the Greatest Crash.

"

Scott spoke with Andrew Ross Sorkin about his new book, 1929, Inside the Greatest Crash.

— Episode: Nvidia Hits $5 Trillion, Elon Musk Launc...

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Episode: Nvidia Hits $5 Trillion, Elon Musk Launches Grokip...

Scott mentioned Andrew Ross Sorkin's new book about the Great Depression, titled 1929, Inside the Greatest Crash.

"

Scott spoke with Andrew Ross Sorkin about his new book, 1929, Inside the Greatest Crash.

Pattern Breakers: Why Some Start-Ups Change the Future Cover

Mike Maples Jr

Pattern Breakers

Why Some Start-Ups Change the Future

The hosts introduced the book as Mike Maples Jr.'s new release that explores how certain startups act as pattern breakers to reshape the future. It was mentioned several times during the interview with Maples.

"

He's written a new book, Pattern Breakers, Why Some Startups Change the Future.

— Episode: VP Debate, OpenAI Financial Churn, and G...

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The hosts introduced the book as Mike Maples Jr.'s new release that explores how certain startups act as pattern breakers to reshape the future. It was mentioned several times during the interview with Maples.

"

He's written a new book, Pattern Breakers, Why Some Startups Change the Future.

the book is Pattern Breakers why some startups change the future

Injustice: How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department Cover

Carol Leonnig

Injustice

How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department

The hosts highlighted the book as a new investigative work examining how politics and fear have undermined the Justice Department.

"

I'm Preet Bharara. And this week, investigative reporters Carol Lennig and Aaron Davis join me to discuss their new book, Injustice, How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice...

— Episode: Mamdani's Win, Palantir's Stock Slide, a...

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The hosts highlighted the book as a new investigative work examining how politics and fear have undermined the Justice Department.

"

I'm Preet Bharara. And this week, investigative reporters Carol Lennig and Aaron Davis join me to discuss their new book, Injustice, How Politics and Fear Vanquished America's Justice Department.

Notes on Being a Woman Cover

Caroline Grace Rivers

Notes on Being a Woman

The hosts announced the upcoming release of the book, expressed excitement about discussing it on the podcast, and said they would read it on the plane.

"

Scott's book comes out what day? November 3rd? Yeah, it comes out November, I think it's November the 4th. Is that right? Notes on Being a Woman. Yes. There you go. That's your next b...

— Episode: Crypto Pardon, Amazon Automation, and Re...

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Episode: Crypto Pardon, Amazon Automation, and Reagan Tarif...

The hosts announced the upcoming release of the book, expressed excitement about discussing it on the podcast, and said they would read it on the plane.

"

Scott's book comes out what day? November 3rd? Yeah, it comes out November, I think it's November the 4th. Is that right? Notes on Being a Woman. Yes. There you go. That's your next book.

But it's coming out. And you're coming on my podcast. We're going to talk this week. I just saw that on my counter. I'm going on with Kara Swisher. I feel like that's like, I have never stayed at your house. That's what this feels like. It feels very uncomfortable. Yeah, I'm excited.

I'm going to read the book. Oh, I have it on the plane. I'm going to read it on the plane. That's what I'll do.

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