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In the second part of this two-episode conversation, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein join Ron Steslow to discuss their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot. (07:11) The modern day trolley problem(16:54) Reorienting invention toward problem solving(23:16) The other skills tech companies need(28:53) The problem of the inventor/CEO(39:57) What companies and governments can do to reshape how big tech operatesPurchase System Error: https://systemerrorbook.com/ Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate?Follow Mehran and Ron on Twitter:https://twitter.com/mehran_sahamihttps://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this two-episode conversation, Stanford Professors Mehran Sahami and Jeremy Weinstein join Ron Steslow to discuss their book System Error: Where Big Tech Went Wrong and How We Can Reboot. (05:42) Why they decided to write their book(10:56) How venture capital has shaped Silicon Valley(19:04) Optimization mindset meets Democracy(37:36) Our privacy boundaries when it comes to government and private companiesPurchase System Error: https://systemerrorbook.com/ Politicology is supported by listeners like you. Can you pitch in right now at https://politicology.com/donate?Follow Mehran and Ron on Twitter:https://twitter.com/mehran_sahamihttps://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Madrid, a senior advisor at the California Latino Economic Institute and author of "The Latino Century," joins the discussion on progressive economics. He dissects the concept of 'supply-side progressivism' inspired by Ezra Klein's book, emphasizing its implications for future governance. Madrid also analyzes the Trump administration's 'detox' approach to the economy and its chaotic implications. The conversation includes urgent topics like housing affordability, bridging political gaps for marginalized communities, and the complexities of the current economic landscape.

Pat Condo (Founder and CEO of Seekr Technologies)  joins Ron Steslow to discuss the media landscape, their search tool that uses Artificial Intelligence to index websites and news stories to rate the content so readers can make better informed choices about what they read. (02:26) From navigation technology to search technology(05:46) Why he decided to create Seekr(37:50) What makes Seekr different from other search engines(44:22) The incentive structure for news organizations (51:20) How Seekr measures political lean in articles(55:20) How AI generated news stories can change the media landscape (1:02:06) Pat’s end goal in creating Seekr You should check out Seekr: https://news.seekr.com/Follow Ron on Twitter:https://twitter.com/RonSteslow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To unlock Politicology+ visit politicology.com/plusThis week, we’ll talk about turbulence in the stock market and the fight over the Continuing Resolution to avert a shutdownThen, we talk about a new Facebook whistleblower who detailed the lengths Meta was willing to go to to operate in China. Finally, we head to Politicology+,where we’ll preview Alex Isenstadt’s new book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to PowerJoining Ron Steslow on this week’s panel: Alex Isenstadt (Senior Political Reporter at Axios and Author of Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power)Matt Lewis (Author of Filthy Rich Politicians and Too Dumb to Fail) Segments this week:(03:06) Market Turbulence and Continuing Resolution(25:19) Facebook Not yet a Politicology+ member? Don’t miss all the extra episodes on the private, ad-free version of this podcast. Upgrade now at politicology.com/plus.Read Alex’ book Revenge: The Inside Story of Trump’s Return to Power— https://bit.ly/4kvx94gSend your questions and thoughts to podcast@politicology.com or leave a voicemail at ‪(703) 239-3068‬Follow this week’s panel on X (formerly Twitter):https://twitter.com/RonSteslowhttps://x.com/axiosalexhttps://x.com/mattklewisRelated reading:Segment 1: CNN - Stocks close out volatile day as investors say market is ‘sick and tired’ of Trump’s tariff chaos | CNN BusinessThe Hill - Treasury secretary forecasts ‘detox period’ for US economyWSJ - GOP Holdout Thomas Massie Repels Attacks From Trump—Again - WSJAxios - Trump's secret power protection plan: A $500 million war chestPolitico - EPA's Zeldin terminates $20B in Biden climate grants - POLITICOSegment 2: WP - Meta, Mark Zuckerberg considered censorship for China, whistleblower says - The Washington Post Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Delve into the intricate strategies behind political comebacks and what drives them. Discover how Trump's campaign evolved from 2016 to now, showcasing a more organized approach with fewer conflicts. Explore his resilience in connecting with disillusioned voters amidst significant challenges. The podcast also touches on the intriguing reactions within Trump's campaign during critical moments, including a chilling assassination attempt. Plus, there’s a surprising discussion on the health benefits of prolonged fasting!

Katty Kay (veteran reporter and four-time NYT bestselling author) joins host Ron Steslow to discuss her new book The Power Code: More Joy. Less Ego. Maximum Impact for Women (and Everyone), co-written with Claire Shipman. (02:12) Katty’s background and why she started looking at power (07:07) Women are passing men in college degrees, but not the boardroom (13:10) Why women have been more likely to avoid power (16:10) “Power over” vs “power to”(20:20) How reframing power changes how women approach power(25:57) The connection between power and status (33:04) Your brain on power(38:30) Does power corrupt? (54:30) What can you do to improve your power code? Get The Power Code: https://www.kayandshipman.com/booksFollow Ron and Katty on Twitter:https://twitter.com/RonSteslowhttps://twitter.com/KattyKay_ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this discussion, Matt Bennett, Co-founder of Third Way, and Andy Kroll, an investigative reporter at ProPublica, delve into President Trump’s recent congressional address and its implications for the Democratic Party. They explore how Third Way is reshaping Democrats' strategies while navigating the challenges of effective voter communication. The conversation also touches on the transformative potential of Artificial General Intelligence in politics and the growing necessity of a strategic approach to cryptocurrency within governance.

Marc Polymeropoulos, a former CIA officer with 26 years of experience, dives into the recent missteps of U.S. foreign policy. He discusses a diplomatic disaster in the Oval Office, where an ally was publicly humiliated, and how this has eroded trust in American leadership. With the Trump administration's shift in support for Ukraine, he emphasizes Europe’s need to bolster military aid amidst dwindling U.S. reliability. The conversation also tackles the complex web of U.S.-Russia relations and the implications of rising isolationism on global alliances.

Susan Del Percio  and host Ron Steslow discuss a piece in The Atlantic calling for Democrats to clean house. Related reading: The Atlantic - Democrats Need Their Own DEI Purge - The Atlantic Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices