Prevail with Greg Olear Triumph of the Yuppies (with Tom McGrath)
Jul 19, 2024
Tom McGrath, former editor-in-chief of Philadelphia magazine, talks about his new book on the Yuppie movement, Reagan, and Jack Welch. They discuss media issues and Gen Z's potential. Topics include the broken media landscape, fixing it, and the generational shift. They also touch on nostalgia and media songs.
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Intro
00:00 • 5min
Insights on the Trump rally shooting, Biden's party removal, and political figure support
04:38 • 22min
The Downside of Comparison and the Benefits of Therapy
26:50 • 5min
Evolution of Key Figures and Economic Divide in the 1980s
31:42 • 23min
Analysis of Politics, Villains, and Corporate Influence
54:52 • 5min
Exploring the Intriguing Story of John Mattis in Lawyers, Guns and Money Podcast
59:55 • 2min
Challenges and Polarization in the Media Industry
01:02:25 • 3min
Polarization in Politics and Media Coverage Challenges
01:05:51 • 11min
Media Overload, Generational Trends, and the Perception of Time
01:17:18 • 9min
Exploring the Origins of the Tuxedo and the Triumph of the Yuppies
01:26:24 • 3min