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Lawyer and podcaster Peter Shamshiri discusses the secrets of junk nonfiction in popular airport books with host Emily Peck. They analyze the repetitive advice, oversimplified content, and potentially harmful messages found in self-help books. The importance of deep reading, critiquing popular titles, and exploring strategies for handling disappointing literature is highlighted. The conversation also touches on the evolution of Supreme Court decisions and the gap between bestselling books and collective understanding.

Exploring tech industry frustration with regulators, Y2K fallout, and Silicon Valley's political landscape. Discussing the evolution of political beliefs, social conservatism, and billionaires' extravagant spending habits. Touching on cybersecurity incidents, cryptocurrency influence, and shifting dynamics in the corporate world.

Exploring retirement age policies, challenges faced by Generation X in retirement planning, contrasting financial attitudes between generations, prevalence of Non-Disclosure Agreements in various scenarios, and a lawsuit involving Beastie Boys vs. Chili's in the music industry.

Former Teen Vogue exec Samhita Mukhopadhyay discusses the 'girl boss' myth, sharing her challenging career journey. She explores the toxicity for women in the workplace and the need to fix work culture. The conversation touches on hurdles for career-driven individuals and ways to promote a healthier work environment.

Guests Shira Ovide and Peter Thal Larsen discuss the UK election and Warren Buffett's philanthropy. Topics also include Chipotle burrito sizes, business segments, and Nieman Marcus' acquisition of Saks Fifth Avenue.

Exploring Supreme Court rulings stripping regulatory power and striking down Purdue Pharma's bankruptcy plan. Megacap companies dominate the stock market. Plus segment on potato renaissance. AI impact on stocks, Gen Z financial attitudes, luxury car value, and TV habits in America.

Food writer and cookbook author Matt Rodbard chats with Felix Salmon about Korean food trends, rise of non-alcoholic drinks, cool grocery stores, and the underrated MSG. They disagree on physical cookbooks but agree on the awesomeness of MSG.

McDonald's and Burger King engage in a price war with $5 meal deals, despite losing money. Millennials take 'quiet vacations', geopolitics affect bond markets. Yankee Stadium goes cashless, sparking debate. Podcast explores pricing strategies, work-life balance, and economic impacts.

Tesla shareholders support Musk's pay package, GameStop meme stock influencer returns, NY congestion pricing plan halted. Plus: Missouri restaurant bans 20-somethings. Tesla's challenges, advantages of electric cars, GameStop investing journey, NY congestion pricing pause, and political implications discussed.

Jerusalem Demsas from The Atlantic discusses NIMBY mindset, challenges in real estate development, and the trade-offs for affordable housing with Felix Salmon. They explore the impact of luxury condos, rising house prices post-disasters, and the unexpected rise in Millennial home ownership rates.