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Author and podcast host Douglas Vigliotti discusses the gender disparity in reading habits, particularly among men. They explore the impact of not reading fiction on empathy and creativity, the writing process and habits, and delve into the plot and themes of the novel 'Tom Collins'. They also touch on the dark side of social media and its negative impacts.

The podcast covers topics such as Biden's perspective on his reelection campaign, a game-changing plan for public subsidies of sports stadiums, living with OCD, the impact of the recent special prosecutors report on Biden, the failure of the Oakland A's to build a stadium in Las Vegas, collaboration between sports streaming giants, risk and declining ratings in the NBA, writing and retirement from skiing, a trip to Duke University and encounter with Michael Shannon, and discussions on concerts, novels, and professors.

Bradley talks to Molly White, deeply committed Wikipedian, about the role of Wikipedia as internet infrastructure, funding and independence, blockchain's versatility and limitations, the concept of the Metaverse, skepticism and optimism surrounding AI and blockchains, and comparative analysis of the Boston tech scene.

The secret to Joe Biden's unpopularity may be that we have a hard time loving any politician who's been a Vice President. Plus, endorsements don't matter but Taylor Swift's would, does Mark Zuckerberg's mea culpa mean a damn thing and why the Knicks are good for New York City.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack, and be sure to order his debut novel, OBVIOUS IN HINDSIGHT. 

Economic pessimism persists despite good news; politics affects media coverage and decision-making; changing views on national debt and central banks; impact of AI on employment; consequences of excessive social media usage; challenges and success stories in the media industry; importance of being bold and resilient

Topics discussed include intervention in public mistreatment, the waste of money chasing swing voters, the role of Brooklyn Heights in NYC's housing shortage, the need for a new federal agency to police Big Tech, personal experiences with weight loss and medication, witnessing incidents in public, the upcoming presidential election, optimism about economic growth, the possibility of a tech agency, resistance to high-density housing in NYC, and critical evaluation of research articles and media.

Tina Nguyen, Puck correspondent and author of The MAGA Diaries: My Surreal Journey into the Heart of the Alt-Right (and How I Got Out), joins Bradley and Cory to discuss the past, present and future of the conservative movement and why liberals get outplayed again and again.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack, and be sure to order his debut novel, OBVIOUS IN HINDSIGHT. 

All those mega-donor masters of the universe pouring money into Trump alternatives forgot one important thing — that it's going to take a lot more than their money to beat him. Bradley assesses the shattered dreams of DeSantis, Christie, Scott, Ramaswamy, and (coming soon!) Haley. But he's sticking with his prediction (for now) that neither Biden nor Trump will be the eventual winner. Plus, how Mayor Adams blew the budget battle before it even started.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack, and be sure to order his debut novel, OBVIOUS IN HINDSIGHT. 

A state senator discusses groundbreaking bills to regulate social media for the mental health and privacy of young people. The chapter also explores the challenges of implementing solutions to societal problems and the motivations behind opposition. Strategies for protecting kids online are shared, and advice is given to Team Biden on empathy and genuine communication.

The podcast explores the potential benefits of the drug Mangero and its impact on addiction. They discuss AI's impact on global issues such as climate change and wealth redistribution. The speakers also talk about the violation of receiving automated text messages and share their thoughts on the NFL playoffs. They discuss age limits in coaching and the complexity and lasting appeal of 'The Sopranos'. Bradley gives recommendations in various categories.