Firewall with Bradley Tusk

How about common sense? Three university presidents were pilloried for their testimony on free speech in Congress, but the bigger problem, says Bradley, is the broken and blinkered system of higher education that they represent. Plus, how Biden could save himself, his party and his country; the EU lights the way on AI regulation; and competing claims on the sports icons of American cities.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 Twitter + Linkedin + Substack, and be sure to order his debut novel, OBVIOUS IN HINDSIGHT.

Two founders of Tusk Venture Partners portfolio companies —  Nicole Bocskocsky of Elaborate and Don Burnette of Kodiak Robotics — join Bradley for a wide-ranging discussion on the state of tech policy today. Recorded live this past October as part of a16z's Tech Week NYC 2023, this conversation includes lessons they've both learned from the frontlines of regulatory battles related to AI, autonomous vehicles, and more.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter + Linkedin + Substack, and be sure to order his debut novel, OBVIOUS IN HINDSIGHT.

The way to beat Trump, argues Bradley, is to closely examine what he says he's going to do and ask voters — is this the country you want? Plus, Bradley maps out a five-day plan for Mayor Adams to save himself and discusses how to fix New York City traffic problems with Tusk's in-house transportation nerd Cory Epstein.[01:21]How Mayor Adams can save himself[16:12] Listener question on street safety[32:25] Discussion on congestion pricing[36:48] Five Ways America Will Change if Trump Is President Again[54:50] Recommendations of the weekDiscussed on today's episode:How Eric Adams Can Bounce Back, 11/29/23, Bradley Tusk for NY Daily NewsCongestion Pricing’s Impact on New York? These 3 Cities Offer a Glimpse., 12/02/23, New York TimesThis 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 Twitter + Linkedin, and be sure to order his debut novel, OBVIOUS IN HINDSIGHT. 

Why does life in the big sister city across the pond seem kinder and gentler? Leanne Tritton and Rob Fiehn from the London Society join special guest host Hugo to discuss the society's new book 'London of the Future' and compare New York's various predicaments to their own.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 Twitter + Linkedin, and be sure to order his debut novel, OBVIOUS IN HINDSIGHT. 

Or not to eat the cookie — that is the question. Bradley sketches out a vision for an app to help us make better decisions throughout the day. Plus, he gives the over/under on the percentage of the national vote that a select group of well-known outsiders would receive if they ran for president on the No Labels line.

For a special Thanksgiving episode, Bradley checks in with Lisa Quigley, who runs his Solving Hunger philanthropy, for the latest on the thorny politics of universal school meals and related issues surrounding hunger in America.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 Twitter + Linkedin, and be sure to order his debut novel, OBVIOUS IN HINDSIGHT. 

It’s anything but smooth sailing in tech these days. Jordan Nof, co-founder and managing partner of Tusk Ventures, joins Bradley to discuss the OpenAI debacle, Elon Musk’s latest outrages, the iffy exit market for start-ups, the Biden-Trump divide on economic and business policy and New York City’s growing edge over San Francisco for young tech talent.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 Twitter + Linkedin, and be sure to order his debut novel, OBVIOUS IN HINDSIGHT. 

When your business is in the air, you want to move fast and *not* break things — ever. Kyle Clark, the founder and chief executive of the aerospace start-up Beta Technologies, talks to Bradley about their extraordinary machines and how they intend to introduce them into everyday life.Mentioned in today's episode:Electric Planes, Once a Fantasy, Start to Take to the Skies, The New York Times (11/3/23)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 Twitter + Linkedin, and be sure to order his debut novel, OBVIOUS IN HINDSIGHT. 

Discussion on Biden's election strategy, including the need to focus on Trump's failures rather than his moral shortcomings. Misconceptions surrounding AI regulation and the FBI's actions towards Mayor Adams. Pros and cons of nuclear power and the ongoing efforts in renewable energy.

Sharon Salzberg, a legend in the world of meditation and mindfulness, joins Bradley to discuss finding connection and kindness in distressing times — and why even she has difficulty tearing herself away from doomscrolling.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 Twitter + Linkedin, and be sure to pre-order his debut novel, OBVIOUS IN HINDSIGHT.