Patrick McGee, an award-winning journalist who spent years covering Apple for the Financial Times, joins Scott to discuss his new book, Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company.

They get into Apple’s entanglement with China, the geopolitical risks tied to its supply chain, and whether a post-China future is possible for the company.

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Scott starts the episode with thoughts on what makes someone a compelling communicator and storyteller.

Algebra of Happiness: you're not your kid's friend.

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