In this book, Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler present a contrarian view that the future is brighter than commonly perceived. They document how exponential technologies, DIY innovators, technophilanthropists, and the rising billion (the world's poor empowered by modern communication technology) are conspiring to solve global problems such as access to clean water, food, energy, healthcare, education, and freedom. The authors provide examples and strategic roadmaps for governments, industries, and entrepreneurs to address these challenges, offering a optimistic outlook on the potential for technological innovation to improve human living standards[2][4][5].
In *The Latino Century*, Mike Madrid uses his extensive experience as a political consultant to analyze the growing influence of Latino voters in American politics. The book delves into how both major political parties have failed to understand and engage this significant voting bloc. Madrid discusses the potential for Latino voters to either exacerbate hyper-partisan tribalism or usher in a new era of pluralism and social progress. He also examines the personal and professional journey that has shaped his insights, including his work on both sides of the political aisle and his involvement with The Lincoln Project. The book provides a detailed look at the political landscape and offers strategies for both parties to effectively court Latino votes.
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This week, Ron Steslow and Mike Madrid (author of The Latino Century) discuss ‘supply-side progressivism’ and Ezra Klein and Derrek Thompson’s new book Abundance, and what their vision for the progressive government looks like.
Then, we dive deeper into what the Trump team means when they say they are “detoxing” the economy, why and how they are remaking the world financial and security order, why it seems so chaotic, and the stakes of their approach.
Finally, we head to Politicology+ where we answer some of your excellent questions — including about Ruben Gallego, what winning the AI fight might look like, and what the hell Gavin Newsom is doing.
Segments this week:
(03:06) Abundance
(35:51) Retrenchment
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Related media:
Segment 1:
Reason - Lawn-sign liberalism vs. supply-side progressivism
NYT - Book Review: ‘Abundance,’ by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson - The New York Times
The Kobeissi Letter - Housing Affordability Chart
The Kobeissi Letter - Mortgage Refinance Denial chart
The Free Press - How Democrats Failed American Cities
Segment 2:
All In - Scott Bessent Interview
NYT - Gillian Tett Discusses Donald Trump and the Economy
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