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Picking Presidents
How to Make the Most Consequential Decision in the World
Book • 2022
In 'Picking Presidents', Gautam Mukunda provides a detailed framework for evaluating presidential candidates.
The book combines insights from political science, psychology, organizational behavior, and economics to help readers determine whether a candidate will succeed or fail in the White House.
Mukunda analyzes both 'filtered' and 'unfiltered' presidents, drawing examples from historical figures such as Harry Truman, James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, and Theodore Roosevelt.
The book aims to equip every American with the tools to cast an informed vote and understand the complexities of presidential leadership.
The book combines insights from political science, psychology, organizational behavior, and economics to help readers determine whether a candidate will succeed or fail in the White House.
Mukunda analyzes both 'filtered' and 'unfiltered' presidents, drawing examples from historical figures such as Harry Truman, James Buchanan, Andrew Johnson, and Theodore Roosevelt.
The book aims to equip every American with the tools to cast an informed vote and understand the complexities of presidential leadership.
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Mentioned by Gautam Mukunda during a discussion about President Trump's agenda.

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The Inauguration of President Donald Trump
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, as a book that looks at the history of the administration and the executive branch across America.


Tom Keene


Gautam Mukunda

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Special Coverage: US Attacks Nuclear Sites in Iran
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as one of his published books.


Tom Keene

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The Dollar Declines amid Trump Frustration with Powell
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when discussing President Carter's decision-making.

Tim Stenovec

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LA Wildfires Burn Out of Control
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in the closing segment of the podcast.


Tom Keene

Traders React to the Jobs Report as Tariffs Sink In
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as a book he recently finished reading, focusing on leadership selection.


Srini Rao

Listener Favorites: Gautam Mukunda | What Presidential Elections Can Teach us About Leadership
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when referencing 

's books on the presidency.


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Gautam Mukunda

Special Coverage: US Attacks Nuclear Sites in Iran
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in relation to cabinet selection.


Tom Keene

Senate Confirmation Hearings
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when referring to 

's work on the history of the administration.


Tom Keene


Gautam Mukunda

Special Coverage: US Attacks Nuclear Sites in Iran
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when discussing the history of the administration.


Tom Keene

Special Coverage: US Attacks Nuclear Sites in Iran
Mentioned by 

when discussing the history of the Administration and the Executive Branch across America.


Tom Keene

Special Coverage: US Attacks Nuclear Sites in Iran
Authored by Gautam Mukunda and mentioned by 

when introducing him.


Tom Keene

Special Coverage: US Attacks Nuclear Sites in Iran