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The political coverage duo of Michael Pope and Jeff Schapiro on what Virginia's 2023 electoral results suggest about the nation's big Election 2024, and beyond. We discussed abortion; Rep. Abigail Spanberger's gubernatorial candidacy; the Glenn Youngkin flameout and the fight for suburban votes...much more.

The podcast explores the connection between value investing and understanding history. It discusses the surprising success of lesser-known companies and the concept of a Minsky moment. The hosts discuss the book 'Same As It Ever Was' and finding one's writing voice. They also delve into the elusive work-life balance and valuing time in life.

Live from the University of Richmond's Robins School of Business: MSNBC president Rashida Jones .... on the path she took to becoming the first Black executive to lead a major TV news network. We discussed wartime coverage; media fragmentation; misinformation; mentoring; grit; much more.

Daniel Roth, Editor in chief of LinkedIn, talks about the importance of knowledge sharing on LinkedIn and the impact of COVID-19 on industries. He also discusses the convergence of diversification, Microsoft's acquisition of LinkedIn, and the value of authenticity in podcasting and content creation on LinkedIn.

Highlights from recent episodes, including James Beard-recognized chef Sunny Baweja; radio-diehard Jeremy Hobson; and the art of going straight from b-school to owning your own company.

Jeremy Hobson, a voice synonymous with so much of NPR and Marketplace's Morning Report, is barnstorming the map with his new live call-in radio show, "The Middle." What's the thinking behind doubling down on terrestrial radio in 2023?

If you can't beat them, join them. But if you don't want to beat them or join them, why not just buy them? More MBAs are avoiding Wall Street and the corporate grind for entrepreneurship through acquisition ("ETA") -- perhaps the fastest track from b-school to owner/CEO. Guests: acquisitive recent Wharton exec. MBA Angela Romero and Bloomberg's Matthew Boyle.

Chef Sunny Baweja, twice recognized by the James Beard Foundation, shares his journey from rural India to U.S. culinary stardom. Topics include the importance of food as an experience, their journey from India to Virginia, the decision to stay in the U.S., and adapting to survive the pandemic.

Highlights from recent episodes include Disney's challenges in shifting to a direct-to-consumer model, China's economic challenges and government policy mistakes, surprises and memories in Morales's apartment, and the evolution and adaptation of the podcast show.

Veteran media executive and producer. Professor. Consultant. Evan Shapiro, a self-described "media-universe cartographer," dishes uncomfortable analysis on the disruption of Hollywood. That turmoil just reached a tipping point with cable-co Charter's feud with Disney, parent of ESPN. Everyone across media -- from streamers to TV agents to sports leagues -- is scrambling for answers ... and revenue.