In this insightful episode of the Charles Mizrahi Show, we welcome back Mark Mills, a renowned energy expert and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. Join us as we explore the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and energy consumption, and the significant impact this has on our future. Mark is also the author of The Cloud Revolution: How the Convergence of New Technologies Will Unleash the Next Economic Boom and A Roaring 2020s

Mark shares his recent testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, providing a firsthand account of the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of AI and energy. We delve into the practical realities of electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy sources, discussing the hurdles that need to be overcome for a successful transition.

The conversation also covers the massive energy demands of data centers, which are poised to grow even further with the advancement of AI technologies. Mark compares the current AI revolution to past technological advancements, offering valuable insights into the future growth and energy requirements of AI.

For investors, this episode highlights promising opportunities in the energy and tech sectors, focusing on companies that stand to benefit from the AI boom. We also examine the role of government regulation in shaping the energy infrastructure and the need for policy reform to support sustainable growth.

Tune in for a compelling discussion that blends energy expertise with forward-thinking perspectives on technology and investment. Mark Mills' deep understanding of the energy landscape and his vision for the future make this a must-listen episode for anyone interested in the evolving dynamics of AI and energy.

Don't miss out on this engaging and informative episode that promises to broaden your understanding of one of the most critical issues of our time.

Topics Discussed:

● Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:00:00)

● Discussion on Energy and AI (00:03:01)

● Testimony Before the Senate (00:10:01)

● The Reality of EVs and Renewable Energy (00:17:01)

● Data Centers and Energy Consumption (00:25:01)

● The Future of AI and Energy (00:35:01)

● Comparison to Historical Technological Advances (00:45:01)

● Implications for Investors (00:55:01)

● The Role of Government and Regulation (1:05:01)

● Closing Remarks and Future Outlook (1:15:01)

Guest Bio:

Mark Mills is a physicist, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and a faculty fellow at Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science. He was named “Energy Writer of the Year” by the American Energy Society.

He has written several award-winning books, including his latest The Cloud Revolution: How the Convergence of New Technologies Will Unleash the Next Economic Boom and A Roaring 2020s.

The Biden administration plans to eliminate fossil fuels as a form of energy generation in the U.S. by 2035. Not so, says Mark.

Resources Mentioned:

The Cloud Revolution: How the Convergence of New Technologies Will Unleash the Next Economic Boom and A Roaring 2020s

Testimony of Mark P. Mills Executive Director, National Center for Energy Analytics May 21, 2024

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In this insightful episode of the Charles Mizrahi Show, we welcome back Mark Mills, a renowned energy expert and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute. Join us as we explore the intricate relationship between artificial intelligence (AI) and energy consumption, and the significant impact this has on our future. Mark is also the author of The Cloud Revolution: How the Convergence of New Technologies Will Unleash the Next Economic Boom and A Roaring 2020s

Mark shares his recent testimony before the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources, providing a firsthand account of the challenges and opportunities at the intersection of AI and energy. We delve into the practical realities of electric vehicles (EVs) and renewable energy sources, discussing the hurdles that need to be overcome for a successful transition.

The conversation also covers the massive energy demands of data centers, which are poised to grow even further with the advancement of AI technologies. Mark compares the current AI revolution to past technological advancements, offering valuable insights into the future growth and energy requirements of AI.

For investors, this episode highlights promising opportunities in the energy and tech sectors, focusing on companies that stand to benefit from the AI boom. We also examine the role of government regulation in shaping the energy infrastructure and the need for policy reform to support sustainable growth.

Tune in for a compelling discussion that blends energy expertise with forward-thinking perspectives on technology and investment. Mark Mills' deep understanding of the energy landscape and his vision for the future make this a must-listen episode for anyone interested in the evolving dynamics of AI and energy.

Don't miss out on this engaging and informative episode that promises to broaden your understanding of one of the most critical issues of our time.

Topics Discussed:

● Introduction and Guest Welcome (00:00:00)

● Discussion on Energy and AI (00:03:01)

● Testimony Before the Senate (00:10:01)

● The Reality of EVs and Renewable Energy (00:17:01)

● Data Centers and Energy Consumption (00:25:01)

● The Future of AI and Energy (00:35:01)

● Comparison to Historical Technological Advances (00:45:01)

● Implications for Investors (00:55:01)

● The Role of Government and Regulation (1:05:01)

● Closing Remarks and Future Outlook (1:15:01)

Guest Bio:

Mark Mills is a physicist, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and a faculty fellow at Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science. He was named “Energy Writer of the Year” by the American Energy Society.

He has written several award-winning books, including his latest The Cloud Revolution: How the Convergence of New Technologies Will Unleash the Next Economic Boom and A Roaring 2020s.

The Biden administration plans to eliminate fossil fuels as a form of energy generation in the U.S. by 2035. Not so, says Mark.

Resources Mentioned:

The Cloud Revolution: How the Convergence of New Technologies Will Unleash the Next Economic Boom and A Roaring 2020s

Testimony of Mark P. Mills Executive Director, National Center for Energy Analytics May 21, 2024

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In this episode of the Charles Mizrahi Show, we sit down with Dave Cote, former CEO of Honeywell and current Executive Chairman of Vertiv Holdings Co.(NYSE: VRT). Join us as we delve into a compelling conversation about leadership, overcoming business challenges, and the transformative role of AI in the tech industry.

Dave shares his journey from leading Honeywell to remarkable success, to steering Vertiv through the complexities of the AI data center market. We discuss the impact of inflation and supply chain issues, and how Vertiv has navigated these challenges to emerge stronger.

Listen in as Dave offers valuable insights on effective leadership, managing during crises, and building a high-performance culture. We also explore his new book, "How to Be a Leader: 15 Minutes a Day to Establish Communication, Resiliency, Creativity, and Humility," where he shares practical advice for current and aspiring leaders.

Additionally, Dave provides his perspective on American capitalism, the future of Vertiv, and the potential growth of Honeywell under new leadership. This episode is packed with actionable insights and inspiring stories that highlight the importance of thinking differently, staying resilient, and leading with purpose.

Tune in for an engaging and informative discussion that will leave you with a deeper understanding of business leadership and the future of technology. Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn from one of the most respected leaders in the industry.

Topics Discussed:

• Introduction and Catch-Up (00:00:00)

• Vertiv's Evolution and AI Impact (00:01:52)

• Honeywell Legacy and Capitalism (00:05:30)

• Understanding Data Centers (00:08:05)

• AI Chips and Liquid Cooling (00:10:11)

• The Q4 2021 Debacle (00:17:33)

• Turning Around Vertiv (00:31:26)

• Leadership and Management Changes (00:33:28)

• New CEO and Team Dynamics (00:40:06)

• Book Discussion: How to Be a Leader (00:44:09)

• Company Culture and High-Performance (00:49:45)

• American Dream and Opportunities (00:54:37)

• Final Thoughts and Recommendations (00:56:49)

Guest Bio:

David Cote is a bestselling author, former CEO of Honeywell and the textbook definition of a strong leader. When he took the reins in 2002, Honeywell looked even worse on the inside than it did on the outside. But over the next 15 years, Cote scrubbed the company’s financial foundation and helped its operations thrive. Best of all, he took care of his employees and helped create millionaires among Honeywell shareholders.

Resources Mentioned:

-How to Be a Leader: 15 Minutes a Day to Establish Communication, Resiliency, Creativity, and Humility [https://a.co/d/bEZS0gu]

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Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Steven Koonin (00:00:00)
• Why Climate Change is a Hot-Button Issue (00:02:09)
• Rising Sea Levels and Melting Ice Caps (00:08:19)
• Hurricanes, Tornadoes and other Disasters (13:45)
• What’s Causing Climate Change (00:19:53)
• Climate Science’s Effect on Society(00:26:40)
• Changing Weather Challenges Global Warming (00:33:36)
• The Death of Fossil Fuels Has Been Greatly Exaggerated (00:38:41)

Guest Bio:

Steven Koonin is a theoretical physicist and former Under Secretary for Science at the Department of Energy. He’s also a former director at the Center for Urban Science and Progress, a professor at NYU’s Tandon School of Engineering, and author of Unsettled: What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn't, and Why It Matters.

 Resources Mentioned:

Unsettled: What Climate Science Tells Us, What It Doesn't, and Why It Matters

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Topics Discussed: 

• An Introduction to Diana Furchtgott-Roth (00:00:48) 
• Transporting oil: Truck, Train, Tanker or Pipeline? (00:04:35) 
• The Economic Reality of Climate Change (00:11:30) 
• Giving Away America’s Energy Independence (00:23:10) 
• The Government’s Green Energy Blunder (00:31:40) 

Guest Bio: 

Diana Furchtgott-Roth is an economist and adjunct professor of economics at George Washington University. She served as the chief economist of the United States Department of Labor, and she was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as Assistant Secretary of Transportation for Research and Technology. She’s also a columnist for Forbes.com and author of Disinherited: How Washington Is Betraying America's Young.  

Resources Mentioned: 

Disinherited: How Washington Is Betraying America's Young 

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https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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Mark’s a physicist who was named “Energy Writer of the Year” by the American Energy Society.  

He recently authored The Cloud Revolution: How the Convergence of New Technologies Will Unleash the Next Economic Boom and A Roaring 2020s. And he runs a podcast called The Last Optimist, which features discussions with leading thinkers and innovators. 

I sat down with Mark to talk about the real-world science behind transitioning an entire national economy to new forms of fuel — and why even President Biden doesn’t seem to believe his mandates are realistic. 

Topics Discussed: 

• An Introduction to Mark Mills (00:00:31) 
• Biden’s State of the Union Slip-Up (00:01:42) 
• Energy Mandates aren’t Based in Science (00:10:42) 
• The Myth of Zero-Emission Electric Vehicles (00:17:40) 
• Massive Energy Needs for EV Mining (00:23:50) 
• China’s Toll on the Road to Renewable Resources (00:34:25) 
• Cobalt Red and the Real-World Cost of EVs (00:40:15) 
• The Rising Cost of EV Minerals (00:47:09) 
• The Real Net Savings of Switching to EVs (00:53:27) 
• Simple Math Points to Rising Oil Prices (1:00:00) 

Guest Bio: 

Mark Mills is a physicist, senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and a faculty fellow at Northwestern University’s McCormick School of Engineering and Applied Science. He was named “Energy Writer of the Year” by the American Energy Society.  

He has written several award-winning books, including his latest The Cloud Revolution: How the Convergence of New Technologies Will Unleash the Next Economic Boom and A Roaring 2020s.  

The Biden administration plans to eliminate fossil fuels as a form of energy generation in the U.S. by 2035. Not so, says Mark.  

Resources Mentioned: 

The Cloud Revolution: How the Convergence of New Technologies Will Unleash the Next Economic Boom and A Roaring 2020s.  

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https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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He goes above and beyond when it comes to research—conducting extensive research and networking with contacts all over the world, at all hours of the day. He even shares his insights on Twitter (you can follow him HERE).

I recently sat down with Josh to talk about the inner workings of the oil and gas industry. We discussed everything from exploration and development to electrical grids and the development of renewable energy sources.

It was the kind of conversation I think every investor needs to hear in 2023.

Topics Discussed:

●    An Introduction to Josh Young (00:00:00)

●    The Supply and Demand Story of Oil (1:00)

●    What are Oil Services? (10:44)

●    What About the Demand Side of the Market? (19:50)

●    Ancient Electric Grids & Infrastructure (29:58)

●    Simple Steps that Could Transform Lives (37:28)

●    Big Advantages for Small Energy Companies (47:43)

●    The Hardest Part of Investing (55:39)

Guest Bio:

Josh Young Josh is the founder & chief investment officer of Bison Interests, a hedge fund based in Houston TX.

Bison invests in small oil-and-gas stocks in the U.S. and Canada, and owns several stocks that have multiplied many times over since 2020. In 2021, Bison’s hedge fund rose 349% net of fees.

Josh’s views on oil & gas are widely followed in the press and on social media.

Resources Mentioned:

Josh’s Twitter Account can be found here: https://twitter.com/Josh_Young_1

His latest book is Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives.

Cobalt is an essential component to every lithium-ion rechargeable battery — those are the batteries that power our smartphones, tablets, laptops, and electric vehicles.

His book “Cobalt Red” is the first-ever exposé of the immense toll taken on the people and environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by cobalt mining.

I recently sat down with Siddharth and he told me that roughly 75% of the world’s supply of cobalt is mined in the Congo, often by peasants and children in subhuman conditions. And why we must all care about what is happening in the Congo, and what we can do about it.

Topics Discussed:

● An Introduction to Siddharth Kara (00:00:00)

● The Dark Truth About Congo’s Cobalt Mining (00:01:59)

● The Danger of Artisanal Mining (00:10:06)

● China’s Role in Congolese Mining (00:21:32)

● Electric Vehicles and Environmental Destruction (00:27:36)

● Why Children Are Being Forced to Mine Cobalt (00:35:07)

● How Easily the Problem Could Be Fixed(00:39:00)

● The Harsh Reality of Life in the Congo (00:47:25)

● Big Tech Driving Demand for Cobalt (00:55:47)

● From Blood Diamonds to Blood Cobalt (01:02:51)

● It’s Time to Challenge Congress (01:07:27)

Guest Bio:

Siddharth Kara is a British Academy Global Professor and a Visiting Scientist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. He’s also an author, researcher, and activist on modern slavery.

His latest book is Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives.

Cobalt is an essential component to every lithium-ion rechargeable battery—those are the batteries that power our smartphones, tablets, laptops, and electric vehicles.

His book “Cobalt Red” is the first-ever exposé of the immense toll taken on the people and environment of the Democratic Republic of the Congo by cobalt mining.

Resources Mentioned:

Cobalt Red: How the Blood of the Congo Powers Our Lives

It was carrying $100 million worth of fuel. And then, it all went to pieces. An explosion and fire broke out.

Another story from Matt Campbell’s book, Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy, was also showcased in the Tom Hank’s movie, Captain Phillips.

Matt shared with me the hidden system that powers seaborne trade. And how terrible crimes can occur often with no consequences.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Matthew Campbell (00:00:00)
• The Little-Known Near-$40 Billion Industry (00:01:10)
• True Events from the Movie Captain Phillips — Starring Tom Hanks (00:07:34)
• Insurance
• Fraud Happening Since the Dawn of Time (00:17:27)
• The Human Cost of Getting Your iPhone Delivered (00:37:11)

Guest Bio:

Matthew Campbell is an award-winning reporter and editor for Bloomberg Businessweek magazine.

His latest book —which he co-authors with Kit Chellel — is Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking, Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy.

Resources Mentioned:

Dead in the Water: A True Story of Hijacking,

Murder, and a Global Maritime Conspiracy

If you don’t know what the Civil War was about or about America’s founding, you are lost in this universe.

Today’s education is a lot of knowledge, but NO wisdom.

That’s what I talked to John Agresto about. His new book is The Death of Learning: How American Education Has Failed Our Students and What to Do about It.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to John Agresto (00:00:00)

• If You Don’t Know the Foundation of America, You Are Lost (00:08:57)

• What a Liberal Arts Education Means (00:12:00)

• The Truth About Education and Careers (00:26:10)

• Outrageous Price for and “Education” (00:34:00)

Guest Bio:

John Agresto John has taught at major universities across the country, served as president of St. John’s College in Santa Fe, and is a prolific author. He also served in senior positions at the National Endowment for the Humanities. His latest book is “The Death of Learning: How American Education Has Failed Our Students and What to Do about It.”

Resources Mentioned:

The Death of Learning: How American Education Has Failed Our Students and What to Do about It

Against the Gods: The Remarkable Story of Risk

For 100 years, a metal hook held up wires and insulators along the Feather River Canyon, California. After a century's worth of wind, rain and snow wearing it down, it eventually broke in half.

When the live wire fell, it ignited the dry brush below, setting off a huge wildfire. The fire spread with a speed that was absolutely impossible to contain, killing more than 100 people. And the fire razed hundreds of thousands of acres of vineyards and forest.

In her latest book, California Burning: The Fall of Pacific Gas and Electric and What it Means for America’s Power Grid, author Katherine Blunt shared with me the high human cost of our energy grid.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Katherine Blunt (00:00:00)
• A Single Fire that Destroyed a California Town. (00:02:38)
• Huge Part of the Story: Climate Change (00:10:21)
• The Most Chilling 911 Call (00:15:14)
• Was There A Smoking Gun — A Warning Sign — That the Companies Ignored? (00:19:48)
• PGE Bankruptcy Times Two! (00:30:03)

Guest Bio:

Katherine is a reporter for the Wall Street Journal. She has written about utilities and renewable energy for the Journal since 2018.

Her latest book is California Burning: The Fall of Pacific Gas and Electric and What it Means for America’s Power Grid.

In the book, Katherine explores the decline of California’s largest utility company that led to countless wildfires — including the one that destroyed the town of Paradise — and the human cost of infrastructure failure.

Resources Mentioned:

California Burning: The Fall of Pacific Gas and Electric and What it Means for America’s Power Grid

Transcript:

https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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If you’re at a poker table and you don’t know who the patsy is, you’re it.  That’s the bottom line on IPOs — initial public offerings.

There’s always time to buy quality businesses — one year, two years out.  In fact, probably the worst time to buy a stock is at the IPO. But that’s exactly when most retail investors buy them.

Once you listen to my conversation with Dakin Campbell, you’ll never want to buy an IPO again. In fact, tech companies have wised up and avoid IPOs.

In his latest book, “Going Public: How Silicon Valley Rebels Loosened Wall Street's Grip on the IPO and Sparked a Revolution,” you’ll see why the retail investor is the patsy.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Dakin Campbell (00:00:00)
• Why Companies Go Public (00:04:41)
• How Steve Jobs Dealt with Apple’s IPO (00:09:10)
• Leaving Money on the Table (00:14:43)
• Empowering You to Take Advantage of the System (00:44:33)

Guest Bio:

Dakin Campbell is the Chief Finance Correspondent at Business Insider. He is the publication's senior reporter covering Wall Street. Before that he wrote for Bloomberg for more than a decade.

His latest book is “Going Public: How Silicon Valley Rebels Loosened Wall Street's Grip on the IPO and Sparked a Revolution.”

Resources Mentioned:

• www.dakincampbell.com
• “Going Public: How Silicon Valley Rebels Loosened Wall Street's Grip on the IPO and Sparked a Revolution.”

Transcript:

https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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He was known to millions as Crazy Eddie. Eddie Antar turned a tiny Brooklyn store into the largest electronics retailer. In the 1970s and 1980s, his commercials were everywhere.

“Crazy Eddie! His prices are insaaaaane!" They were even spoofed on Saturday Night Live. But Crazy Eddie’s success was a fraud from day one.

In fact, before Enron, Madoff, and The Wolf of Wall Street, Antar's corruption was second to none. When it was uncovered, it turned out to be one of the largest SEC frauds in American history.

I recently sat down with Gary Weiss, author of Retail Gangster: The Insane, Real-Life Story of Crazy Eddie. What Weiss told me affirms the old adage that truth is often stranger than fiction.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Gary Weiss (00:00:00)
• Who’s Crazy Eddie? (00:02:42)
• Fraud from Day 1… (00:13:25)
• Taking the Scam to Wall Street (00:25:03)
• Two of the Unluckiest Takeover Artists in the History of Takeovers (00:41:50)
• What Happens to the Antars? (00:48:34)

Guest Bio:

Gary Weiss is an American journalist and author. He’s been uncovering Wall Street wrongdoing for nearly two decades. He’s written for Barron’s, Businessweek, as well as Conde Nast Portfolio.

His latest book is “Retail Gangster: The Insane, Real-Life Story of Crazy Eddie.”

Resources Mentioned:

• Retail Gangster: The Insane, Real-Life Story of Crazy Eddie
• Crazy Eddie Ad

Transcript:

https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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It was just a selfie. But in less than a few hours it would change her life.

At the Miss Universe pageant in 2017, Miss Iraq took a selfie with Miss Israel. Miss Iraq posted it on Instagram. In the caption, she wrote: “Peace and Love from Miss Iraq and Miss Israel.” 

That was enough for Sarah Idan, Miss Iraq to receive death threats. For what? Taking a selfie with an Israeli. Listen to her shocking and uplifting story here.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Sarah Idan (00:00:00)
• The Picture That Led to Death Threats (00:00:57)
• Growing Up Under Saddam’s Dictatorship (00:11:49)
• Being a Rebel with the Courage of Convictions (00:31:52)
• Building a Bridge to Bring People Together (00:52:54)

Guest Bio:

Sarah Idan is an Iraqi-American model, television host, musician, and beauty pageant titleholder. She was crowned Miss Universe Iraq 2017.

Resources Mentioned:

Selfie that started it all

HUMANITY FORWARD

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When I want to know more about special situations, I turn to this guy. He’s been at it for more than three decades…

Jim Osman is the founder of The Edge research group. Global asset managers and hedge funds pay him a fortune to gain his insight.

The reason is simple: He’s that good. And one special situation that he’s focusing on now is hiding in plain sight.

It involves three companies that were founded more than 100 years ago. And very shortly, they’ll be creating huge shareholder value.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Jim Osman (00:00:00)
• What’s a Spinoff and Why Are They So Lucrative? (00:04:43)
• The McDonald’s Spinoff of Chipotle (00:14:45)
• When the Market Comes Down, It’s De-Risking (00:24:33)
• Avoiding the Inclination to Sell Your Spinoff (00:40:56)

Guest Bio:

Jim Osman is the founder of The Edge, a research firm that analyzes investment opportunities for hedge funds and global money managers. He brings more than three decades of knowledge and experience to the table. And when it comes to Spinoff, Special Situations, or corporate events, he’s the one I turn to for actionable ideas. He’s also a senior contributor to Forbes magazine where he writes a monthly column.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Edge Consulting Group
• Jim Osman, Forbes Senior Contributor

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https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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He gives hundreds of investors a competitive edge over Wall Street … Ian Cassel has dedicated his career to finding diamonds in the rough. It’s difficult to spot — and invest in — the next Walmart or Netflix before they become industry giants. But Cassel meets this challenge head-on at the MicroCapClub. Cassel discusses the microcap ecosystem, his books, and ways to invest in quality companies with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Ian Cassel (00:00:00)
• The Microcap Ecosystem (00:01:45)
• MicroCapClub (00:08:58)
• Intelligent Fanatics (00:12:36)
• Following Great CEOs (00:23:49)
• Grand Slams in Investing (00:28:52)
• An Information Edge (00:33:24)
• Microcap Success Stories (00:38:40)

Guest Bio:

Ian Cassel brought together some of the brightest minds under one (online) roof when he founded the MicroCapClub. This exclusive forum is dedicated to investors who focus solely on microcap companies – or businesses with market caps that are less than $300 million. He’s also the chief investment officer at Intelligent Fanatics Capital Management. There, he serves at the helm of a money management firm that invests in microcap stocks.

In addition, Cassel has written two books on microcap investing: Intelligent Fanatics: Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants and Intelligent Fanatics Project: How Great Leaders Build Sustainable Businesses. These books pair together and give readers a blueprint for making wiser investment decisions.

Resources Mentioned:

·      MicroCapClub.com

·      Intelligent Fanatics Capital Management

·      Intelligent Fanatics: Standing On The Shoulders Of Giants

·      Intelligent Fanatics Project: How Great Leaders Build Sustainable Businesses

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He followed a tip to investigate a hot new tech company … And what journalist Dan McCrum discovered was a world of criminal activity. With the help of a whistleblower, he uncovered Wirecard’s multi-billion-dollar fraud. McCrum joins host Charles Mizrahi to tell the fascinating story of his fight for the truth and Wirecard’s nefarious attempts to sabotage it.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Dan McCrum (00:00:00)
• Hiding in Plain Sight (00:1:52)
• Wirecard’s Hunting Grounds (00:7:22)
• The First Tip (00:14:40)
• Approaching Wirecard (00:22:26)
• Exposing Inconsistency (00:27:42)
• The Whistleblower Report (00:37:33)
• Wirecard Strikes Back (00:45:25)
• All Is Revealed (00:50:58)
• Where Are They Now? (00:53:59)

Guest Bio:

Dan McCrum is an author and award-winning investigative reporter at the Financial Times. His reporting on Wirecard has earned him a Gerald Loeb Award and prizes from the London Press Club, the Society of Editors, and the New York Financial Writers’ Association. In 2020, McCrum was named Journalist of the Year at the British Journalism Awards. He writes about his Wirecard investigation in his debut book (below).

Resources Mentioned:

• Money Men: A Hot Startup, A Billion Dollar Fraud, A Fight for the Truth

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https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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He’s the king of all media ... Bill O’Reilly has graced our screens for over 40 years. After serving as lead anchor on The O’Reilly Factor, he moved on to host No Spin News and The O’Reilly Update. He’s also the most successful nonfiction writer of all time, with 16 No.1-ranked novels to date. The media icon discusses the latest book in his bestselling Killing series with host Charles Mizrahi.

[Editor’s Note: Please be advised that this episode contains descriptions of sexual violence. If you would like to avoid this content, please skip ahead from 00:08:06 to 00:09:30]

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Bill O’Reilly (00:00:00)

• A Dedication to Family (00:04:45)

• The “Juice Man” (00:06:06)

• Filling a Gap in History (00:10:26)

• Shedding Light on True Evil (00:16:29)

• Charles “Lucky” Luciano (00:21:00)

• Arnaz & Sinatra (00:30:11)

• The Kennedys’ Involvement (00:33:00)

Guest Bio:

Bill O’Reilly’s success in broadcasting and publishing is unmatched. He kickstarted his media career with work on CBS, ABC and Inside Edition. He then served as the iconic anchor of The O'Reilly Factor for nearly two decades. While there, he grew the program to become the highest-rated cable news broadcast in the nation. Then, after nearly 40 years in broadcast television, O’Reilly moved on to host No Spin News and The O’Reilly Update — where he delivers current events with: “No spin. Just the facts.”

In addition, O’Reilly is the author of the bestselling Killing series. It currently has over 18 million books in print.

Resources Mentioned:

• Killing the Mob: The Fight Against Organized Crime in America
• Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot
• Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever
• Killing Patton: The Strange Death of World War II's Most Audacious General

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Big tech is watching you.

In fact, companies such as Google have more than 2,000 pieces of data on you.

Each time you search for something, Google learns a bit more about you.

Big tech then uses that data … our privacy and sells it to make money.

And your cut is ZERO.

Jane Hoffman — author of Your Data, Their Billions: Unraveling and Simplifying Big Tech — and I discussed how much privacy do we really have.

I didn’t agree with everything she said (you’ll quickly hear why) but the questions she brings up are spot on.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Jane Hoffman (00:00:00)
• Why Google Works (00:04:01)
• Big Tech’s 2,000 Pieces of Data on You (00:06:32)
• Dividend for Your Data (00:20:09)
• Is It Possible to Scrub Your Online Footprint? (00:31:25)
• Roadmap for Looking at Technology in the Future (00:28:49)

Guest Bio:

Jane Hoffman is s an American public policy expert and author on consumer affairs and the environment, and, most recently, on big tech companies and private data. She has served many roles in government and civics, including at the United Nations and New York City and state governments.

Resources Mentioned:

Your Data, Their Billions: Unraveling and Simplifying Big Tech

Transcript:

https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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In 1966, he went to Las Vegas with $200 in his pocket. A short time later, he made thousands of dollars counting cards.

Bill Gross was soon looking for a way to use his skills to make money — big money. He turned American finance into his casino and became known as the “Bond King.”

Gross went on to found PIMCO, a leader in fixed-income management that has $2 trillion under management.

Author Mary Childs covers it all in her book, The Bond King: How One Man Made a Market, Built an Empire, and Lost It All.

And she shared with me how he did it and why the U.S. Treasury has Gross on speed dial.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Mary Childs (00:00:00)
• Bill Gross: Counting Cards in Vegas (00:05:26)
• The Bond Market Opportunity No One Else Saw (00:10:41)
• The Power of Regulating Your Emotions in Investing (00:16:56)
• Losing it All (00:33:10)
• Don’t Take Yourself Too Seriously and Be Humble (00:41:44)

Guest Bio:

Mary Childs is a co-host and correspondent for NPR's Planet Money podcast. Before joining the team in 2019, she was a senior reporter at Barron's magazine, where she covered the alternatives industry, the bond market and capitalism. Before that, she worked at the Financial Times and Bloomberg News. She's written about the pioneering of new asset classes like time, billionaires' proposals to solve inequality and diversity and discrimination in the finance industry. Before all that, she was also a Watson Fellow, spending a year traveling the world painting portraits. She graduated from Washington & Lee University in Lexington, Virginia, with a degree in business journalism and an honors thesis comparing the use and significance of media sting operations in the U.S. and India.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Bond King: How One Man Made a Market, Built an Empire, and Lost It All

Who was Edmond J. Safra? Some know him as “the greatest banker of his generation.” He founded four massive financial institutions on three continents.

That’s why financial journalist and historian Daniel Gross set out to uncover the history behind this 15-year-old prodigy that built an empire based on these timeless principles: a banker must protect his depositors and avoid excessive leverage and risk.

Safra posted remarkable returns in an age of busts and bailouts while rarely suffering a credit loss.

This banker’s journey offers enduring lessons for those seeking to make their way in the twenty-first century. He inspired generations to make the world a better place.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Daniel Gross (00:00:00)
• Warren Buffett-level returns (00:10:20)
• How to succeed in a world of crowded trades (00:24:25)
• Banking in a time of no deposit insurance or bailouts (00:21:19)
• How the $10 billion deal at HBSC was done and protected the people (34:56)
• It’s business AND it’s personal (00:42:22)

Guest Bio:

Daniel Gross is one of the most widely-read writers on finance, economics, and business history. Over the past three decades, he has reported from more than thirty countries, covering everything from the dotcom boom to the global financial crisis and the Great Recession of 2008–2009. 

Gross worked as a reporter at The New Republic and Bloomberg News, wrote the “Economic View” column in The New York Times, and served as Slate’s “Moneybox” columnist. At Newsweek, where he was a columnist and correspondent, he authored seven cover stories. He is a bestselling author of eight books, including Forbes Greatest Business Stories of All Time; Generations of Corning; Dumb Money: How America’s Greatest Financial Minds Bankrupted the Nation; and Better, Stronger, Faster: The Myth of American Decline and the Rise of a New Economy.

Gross was educated at Cornell University and holds an M.A. in American history from Harvard University. His great-grandparents immigrated to the United States from Aleppo and Damascus.

Resources Mentioned:

• A Bankers Journey: How Edmond J. Safra Built a Global Financial Empire
• Vendetta: American Express and the Smearing of Edmond Safra

Transcript:

https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

Is a college education still valuable today? The answer isn’t so clear anymore. That’s why award-winning journalist and author Will Bunch set out to examine the current state of college education. In his newest book, Bunch questions if degrees are still worth paying thousands of dollars for. And in this episode, host Charles Mizrahi sits down with Bunch to tackle one big question: What is college even for?

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Will Bunch (00:00:00)
• An Eventful Presidency (00:10:48)
• From Lowest to Greatness (00:17:19)
• A New Take (00:21:53)
• Devoted Family Man (00:30:26)
• Across the Aisles (00:31:46)

Guest Bio:

Will Bunch is a Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist and author. Currently, he’s a national opinion columnist for the Philadelphia Inquirer, where he tackles topics surrounding social injustice, income inequality, and the U.S. government. Bunch has also written several books. And his latest book (below) examines the transformation of college education and how it’s impacting both older and younger generations.

Resources Mentioned:

· After the Ivory Tower Falls: How College Broke the American Dream and Blew Up Our Politics―and How to Fix It

Transcript:

https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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Coming soon to your kitchen table… Our food system is facing a complete overhaul, and all of us have been impacted in some way. Bestselling author and researcher Paco Underhill reveals the future of food in his latest book, How We Eat. And he’s also the author of one of the most important books on retail, Why We Buy. Host Charles Mizrahi sits down with Underhill to talk about where food and retail are headed — and how companies strategically influence the customer experience.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Paco Underhill (00:00:00)
• Stumbling Into It (00:02:16)
• Revolutionizing Retail (00:12:09)
• Staying Power (00:21:59)
• The Power of Bundling (00:31:17)
• Magic Pixie Dust (00:37:16)

Guest Bio:

Paco Underhill is a New York Times bestselling author and Strategic Advisor of Envirosell Global LLC. His clients include more than a third of the Fortune 100 list. And his breakthrough book, Why We Buy: The Science of Shopping is used in college courses, training programs, and research studies across the world. As a seasoned speaker and presenter, Underhill has traveled to over 50 countries to discuss his research with students and professionals across various industries. His latest book (below) details the transformation of our food system — from how things are grown to where we buy them.

Resources Mentioned:

·  How We Eat: The Brave New World of Food and Drink

·  Why We Buy: The Science Of Shopping

Transcript:

https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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After almost 30 years, new information has been uncovered … Journalist Jeffrey Frank shares a full account of Harry S. Truman’s fascinating presidency in his latest book. It was a term marked by sorrow, complexity, and hope. So, host Charles Mizrahi sat down with Frank to discuss how Truman steered our great country through one of the most turbulent periods in American history.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Jeffrey Frank (00:00:00)
• An Eventful Presidency (00:10:48)
• From Lowest to Greatness (00:17:19)
• A New Take (00:21:53)
• Devoted Family Man (00:30:26)
• Across the Isles (00:31:46)

Guest Bio:

Jeffrey Frank knows Washington and politics inside and out. As a journalist and author, he’s dug deep and uncovered untold stories about some of history’s most notable political figures. Previously, Frank served as a senior editor at The New Yorker and deputy editor of The Washington Post’s Outlook section. Today, he contributes works to several publications, including The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and The New Yorker — among others.

Resources Mentioned:

·  The Trials of Harry S. Truman: The Extraordinary Presidency of an Ordinary Man, 1945-1953

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What will it take for peace in the Middle East? Jason Greenblatt, former White House Envoy to the Middle East explored the answer to this question during his tenure in the Trump Administration. In this episode, host Charles Mizrahi sat down with Greenblatt to talk about how the Abraham Accords were concluded and why they offer a way forward to a new era of peace and prosperity in the Middle East.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Jason Greenblatt (00:00:00)
• Hamas Takes Control (00:07:58)
• Aspirations Aren’t Rights (00:13:54)
• Leveling the Playing Field (00:22:35)
• Democracy and Entrepreneurship (00:26:49)
• Abraham Accords (00:31:46)
• The Endgame (00:38:20)
• Peace in the Middle East (00:45:46)

Guest Bio:

Jason Greenblatt is an author, editor, and podcast host. Most notably, he was the executive vice president and chief legal officer of President Donald Trump and The Trump Organization. He also served as a White House Special Envoy to the Middle East for The Trump Administration.

Today, he’s a contributing editor to Newsweek and host of the podcast “The Diplomat,” where he brings depth and transparency to discussions about foreign affairs. Greenblatt recently released his book (below), which gives readers an insider’s perspective on the Abraham Accords. It also serves as an urgent call to action for Biden Administration to not abandon the progress that the Trump Administration made in the Middle East.

Resources Mentioned:

·  In the Path of Abraham: How Donald Trump Made Peace in the Middle East–and How to Stop Joe Biden from Unmaking It

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https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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Legendary media personality and bestselling nonfiction author Bill O’Reilly returns to The Charles Mizrahi Show! In this episode, O’Reilly sits down with host Charles Mizrahi to discuss the heroic stories in his latest book: Killing the Killers: The Secret War Against Terrorists. The book offers an in-depth look into the war on terror and the brave Americans who take down the world’s most dangerous terrorists.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Bill O’Reilly (00:00:00)
• An American Tragedy (00:05:58)
• Innocent Lives Stolen (00:09:28)
• Evil Must Be Destroyed (00:16:31)
• Grave Danger Ahead (00:19:26)
• Why We Can’t Look Away (00:22:11)

Guest Bio:

Bill O’Reilly’s success in broadcasting and publishing is unmatched. He kickstarted his media career with work on CBS, ABC, and Inside Edition. He then served as the iconic anchor of The O'Reilly Factor for nearly two decades. While there, he grew the program to become the highest-rated cable news broadcast in the nation. Then, after nearly 40 years in broadcast television, O’Reilly moved on to host No Spin News and The O’Reilly Update — where he delivers current events with: “No spin. Just the facts.” In addition, O’Reilly is the author of the bestselling Killing series. It currently has over 19 million books in print.

Resources Mentioned:

· Killing the Killers: The Secret War Against Terrorists

· Author photo for Bill O'Reilly. Photo credit Lynn McCann Youngen.

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https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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The fierce competition between the U.S. and China has reached an unexpected arena: the movies. And as the largest film market in the world, China wields tremendous power over Hollywood’s profits. Charles sits down with Wall Street Journal reporter Erich Schwartzel to find out how China’s Communist Party compels Hollywood to censor American values.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Erich Schwartzel (00:00:00)
• A Global Industry (00:04:31)
• Eastern Influence (00:12:37)
• Profit and Loss (00:22:57)
• Limits and Censorship (00:38:14)
• Economic Consequences (00:47:13)

Guest Bio:

Erich Schwartzel is a Wall Street Journal reporter and author. He covers the film industry at The Journal’s L.A. bureau, writing stories on life and business in Hollywood. Schwartzel recently released his first book (below), which details China’s growing influence over the American entertainment industry. The book has been named a New York Times Editors’ Choice and was featured on NPR and CNN.

Resources Mentioned:

• Red Carpet: Hollywood, China and the Global Battle for Cultural Supremacy

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https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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He advised presidents and worked as a hostage and arms negotiator … Herbie Cohen is “The World’s Greatest Negotiator.” And his story offers lessons in deal-making, risk-taking, and doing business. His son and bestselling author, Rich Cohen, sits down with host Charles Mizrahi to discuss the remarkable life of Herbie Cohen — and how to negotiate like a pro.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Rich Cohen (00:00:00)
• The World’s Greatest Negotiator (00:1:45)
• Brooklyn Beginnings (00:5:21)
• The American Dream (00:8:11)
• Herbie’s Negotiation Philosophy (00:20:11)
• Power Is Perception (00:29:06)
• Tips and Tricks for Negotiating (00:38:54)
• Standing Your Ground (00:47:40)

Guest Bio:

Rich Cohen is a bestselling author. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Atlantic, and Harper’s Magazine. He co-created the HBO series Vinyl, and he’s a contributing editor for Rolling Stone. Cohen has written various New York Times bestsellers, including Tough Jews and The Sun & the Moon & the Rolling Stones, among others. His most recent book (below) is about his father — the famous negotiator — Herbie Cohen.

Resources Mentioned:

·  The Adventures of Herbie Cohen: World's Greatest Negotiator

Transcript:

https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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He’s the ultimate leader … When David Cote became CEO of Honeywell in 2002, the company was practically in shambles. But under his leadership, Honeywell turned its image around and became the poster child for positive big company behavior. And as it rose from the ashes, Cote helped his employees succeed alongside him. Cote discusses his book and the importance of solid management with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to David Cote (00:00:00)

• CEO of Honeywell (00:05:24)

• Surviving Becomes Thriving (00:07:34)

• Growing Leadership Capabilities (00:13:46)

• Rising Through the Ranks (00:17:36)

• Character Matters (00:26:15)

• Problem-Solving at GE (00:29:29)

• Turning Honeywell Around (00:35:45)

• Giving Back to the Community (00:44:26)

• Great Positions, Good Industries (00:53:23)

• Independent Thinking (00:57:23)

Guest Bio:

David Cote is a bestselling author, former CEO of Honeywell and the textbook definition of a strong leader. When he took the reins in 2002, Honeywell looked even worse on the inside than it did on the outside. But over the next 15 years, Cote scrubbed the company’s financial foundation and helped its operations thrive. Best of all, he took care of his employees and helped create millionaires among Honeywell shareholders.

Resources Mentioned:

• Winning Now, Winning Later: How Companies Can Succeed in the Short Term While Investing for the Long Term

Transcript:

https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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He was a beloved entrepreneur and famous for spreading happiness … But Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh struggled with severe addiction and mental illness. After covering his story for The Wall Street Journal, award-winning reporter Kirsten Grind wanted to dig deeper. She joins host Charles Mizrahi to discuss the brilliant entrepreneur’s life and the truth behind his tragic end.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Kirsten Grind (00:00:00)
• Tony’s Beginnings (00:4:14)
• The Happiest Workplace (00:11:04)
• Secret Darkness (00:20:45)
• The Mansion in Park City (00:30:31)
• Mental Illness and Entrepreneurs (00:37:34)
• A Tragic Death (00:46:44)
• Digging Deeper (00:50:23)

Guest Bio:

Kirsten Grind is an author and Wall Street Journal enterprise reporter, where she covers technology companies. She has received over a dozen national awards for her work, including a Pulitzer Prize finalist citation and a Loeb award.  Grind’s first book, The Lost Bank, was named the best investigative book of 2012. She co-authored her latest book (below) on the story of Zappos’ former CEO.

Resources Mentioned:

• Happy at Any Cost: The Revolutionary Vision and Fatal Quest of Zappos CEO Tony Hsieh

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https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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He followed a tip to investigate a hot new tech company … And what journalist Dan McCrum discovered was a world of criminal activity. With the help of a whistleblower, he uncovered Wirecard’s multi-billion-dollar fraud. McCrum joins host Charles Mizrahi to tell the fascinating story of his fight for the truth and Wirecard’s nefarious attempts to sabotage it.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Dan McCrum (00:00:00)
• Hiding in Plain Sight (00:1:52)
• Wirecard’s Hunting Grounds (00:7:22)
• The First Tip (00:14:40)
• Approaching Wirecard (00:22:26)
• Exposing Inconsistency (00:27:42)
• The Whistleblower Report (00:37:33)
• Wirecard Strikes Back (00:45:25)
• All Is Revealed (00:50:58)
• Where Are They Now? (00:53:59)

Guest Bio:

Dan McCrum is an author and award-winning investigative reporter at the Financial Times. His reporting on Wirecard has earned him a Gerald Loeb Award and prizes from the London Press Club, the Society of Editors, and the New York Financial Writers’ Association. In 2020, McCrum was named Journalist of the Year at the British Journalism Awards. He writes about his Wirecard investigation in his debut book (below).

Resources Mentioned:

• Money Men: A Hot Startup, A Billion Dollar Fraud, A Fight for the Truth

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https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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Multilevel marketing is the biggest scam on Main Street … And yet, it has the endorsement of the U.S. government and Wall Street institutions. Robert L. FitzPatrick captures the full scope of this problem in Ponzinomics: The Untold Story of Multi-Level Marketing. He sits down with host Charles Mizrahi to unpack this major financial scheme, how so many people fall victim to it and what to look out for.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Robert L. FitzPatrick (00:00:00)
• What Is Multilevel Marketing? (00:1:45)
• Why People Fall for It (00:10:38)
• Pay to Play (00:18:30)
• Pillars of Multilevel Marketing (00:26:34)
• Psychological Manipulation (00:36:29)
• The Biggest Offenders (00:45:19)
• Red Flags (00:53:36)
• A Personal Journey (01:01:36)

Guest Bio:

Robert L. FitzPatrick is an author and authority in multilevel marketing schemes and pyramid sales fraud. He wrote the first book to critically examine the multilevel marketing industry and has been featured on NBC’s Dateline, ABC News and CBS’ 60 minutes. FitzPatrick is also the founder and president of Pyramid Scheme Alert, which exposes and prevents pyramid scheme fraud.

Resources Mentioned:

· Ponzinomics: The Untold Story of Multi-Level Marketing

· PyramidSchemeAlert.Org

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It’s a world leader in tech entrepreneurship and has the highest concentration of start-ups per capita … But how did Israel become a hub of rapid innovation? CEO and tech entrepreneur Inbal Arieli says it starts during childhood. She sits down with host Charles Mizrahi to explore how Israel’s unique way of raising children creates independent thinkers and fearless innovators.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Inbal Arieli (00:00:00)
• The Magic of Israel’s Success (00:04:12)
• From Playground to Tech (00:07:02)
• The Jewish Holiday of Teamwork (00:18:31)
• Israeli Entrepreneurs (00:25:45)
• Unit 8200 (00:31:32)
• Thinking Differently and Embracing Failure (00:36:13)
• The Value of Diversity (00:41:59)
• Israel’s Lunar Mission (00:47:13)

Guest Bio:

Inbal Arieli is an entrepreneur, investor, and author. She earned her MBA from Tel Aviv University and served in the Israel Defense Forces’ elite intelligence corps — Unit 8200. Arieli has since served in various executive roles in Israel’s tech sector and is the founder and CEO of Synthesis, a global leadership assessment firm. Arieli has been named one of the 100 most influential people in Israeli tech and one of the top 100 tech business women speakers in the world. Her latest book (below) explores why Israel is a leader in innovation.

Resources Mentioned:

·      Chutzpah: Why Israel Is a Hub of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

·       Chutzpah Center

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https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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He opened the door to an important part of history ... Daniel James Brown’s bestselling book perfectly captures the bravery and heroism of the Greatest Generation during World War II. Facing the Mountain pulls readers right into the action and covers an important part of history that Americans don’t often hear about. Brown discusses his book and the extraordinary sacrifices of the Japanese American soldiers with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Daniel James Brown (00:00:00)

• Exclusion Zones (00:03:17)

• Crucial American History (00:07:45)

• The Hawaiian Islands (00:11:37)

• Pearl Harbor (00:14:48)

• Executive Order 9066 (00:19:13)

• 442nd Infantry Regiment (00:29:42)

• Anzio, Italy (00:37:12)

• Little Iron Men (00:39:30)

• Coming Home (00:49:25)

• Facing the Mountain (00:52:12)

• Eradicating Evil Across the World (00:54:03)

Guest Bio:

Daniel James Brown is an award-winning narrative nonfiction writer. Brown’s remarkable storytelling ability is unmatched. His crisp, rich prose has the ability to not only inspire but fully capture significant moments in history. So, it’s no coincidence that his books have climbed to the top of the New York Times bestseller list.

His latest book, Facing the Mountain (below), is "propulsive and gripping ... It's a page-turner." — Wall Street Journal

Resources Mentioned:

Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II

The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

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https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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From poverty to public office… Mike Huckabee’s story could only happen in America. Renowned Wall Street investor Charles Mizrahi interviews the former Arkansas governor on faith, family, and achieving his own version of the American Dream.

Topics Discussed:

• The History of the Huckabees (00:02:49)
• How Music Changed a Young Boy’s Life (00:12:24)
• Marriage, Hardship & Faith (00:17:34)
• Lessons Learned in “Extended Graduate School” (00:24:54)
• A Personal Story from Charles (00:29:46)
• The Beginning of a Political Career (00:33:14)
• An Emotional Highlight in Politics (00:40:43)
• Running for President (00:43:20)
• TV Shows & “Tap Dancing to Work” (00:50:52)
• Why People Were Ready for Trump (00:52:56)
• Generational Differences & What Needs to Change (00:56:27)
• Advice for Younger Politicians (1:02:35)
• Thoughts on Israel (1:05:21)
• Future Plans (1:09:15)

Guest Bio:

Mike Huckabee was the first man in his family to graduate from high school… but he didn’t stop there. When he eventually moved into the political sphere, Huckabee used his unique perspective to attain the highest office in his home state of Arkansas. The former governor now hosts his own show, Huckabee, and provides political commentary on his website, MikeHuckabee.com.

Resources Mentioned:

·      The Namm Foundation

·      The Three Cs That Made America Great: Christianity, Capitalism and the Constitution

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As the CEO of Apple, Tim Cook brought the company’s valuation to $2 trillion. He’s a master of maximizing margins, global expansion, and forging alliances. But Apple may have lost its soul as a result. New York Times reporter Tripp Mickle sits down with host Charles Mizrahi to discuss how Steve Jobs’ death shifted the company and why it's no longer a major innovator.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Tripp Mickle (00:00:00)
• Jony Ive’s Visionary Mind (00:02:00)
• Steve Jobs’ Spiritual Partner (00:13:25)
• Revolutionary Innovation (00:21:49)
• Tim Cook’s Business Mind (00:31:22)
• After Jobs’ Death (00:39:43)
• The New Age of Apple (00:49:42)

Guest Bio:

Tripp Mickle is an author and reporter at the New York Times, where he covers Apple. Mickle previously worked at The Wall Street Journal reporting on technology, alcohol, and tobacco companies. He’s also worked as a sportswriter at Sports Business Journal and Newsday. His debut book (below) covers Apple’s transformation after Steve Jobs’ passing.

Resources Mentioned:

· After Steve: How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul

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His development of nuclear submarines changed the course of the Cold War … Yet Admiral Hyman Rickover — the “Father of the Nuclear Navy” — is largely unknown. Historian Marc Wortman joins host Charles Mizrahi to discuss how this unconventional engineer revolutionized U.S. naval power and the role this nuclear technology still plays today.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Marc Wortman (00:00:00)
• Father of the Nuclear Navy (00:02:16)
• Submarine Warfare Before Nuclear Energy (00:6:36)
• Rickover’s Revolutionary Idea (00:15:23)
• Sputnik and the Cold War (00:27:31)
• Rickover’s Influence (00:32:25)
• Nuclear Warfare (00:43:39)

Guest Bio:

Marc Wortman is a historian, award-winning journalist and author. His work is featured in Vanity Fair, Smithsonian and Time. And he’s appeared on CNN, NPR and the History Channel. Wortman is also the recipient of several writing prizes. His books have been named in The Daily Beast’s “Best Long Reads” and in The Wall Street Journal’s “Books of the Month.” His latest book (below) profiles the “Father of the Nuclear Navy.”

Resources Mentioned:

· Admiral Hyman Rickover: Engineer of Power

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A better tomorrow relies on the technology we create today … And physicist Mark P. Mills believes innovations like the cloud will lead us into an economic boom. In this episode, he sits down with host Charles Mizrahi to discuss what conventional wisdom gets wrong about technology, where the semiconductor industry is headed, and how electric vehicles aren’t as clean as we think.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Mark P. Mills (00:00:00)
• What Conventional Wisdom Gets Wrong (00:01:29)
• Revolutionary Technology (00:4:01)
• The Semiconductor Industry (00:10:19)
• Electric Vehicles (00:13:04)
• Clean Energy Isn’t Clean (00:20:08)
• The Future of Electric Vehicles (00:28:54)
• Incentives and Inflation (00:36:12)
• The 20-20-20 Rule of New Technology (00:43:16)
• The Manufacturing Sector (00:50:12)
• Innovation in America (00:56:52)

Guest Bio:

Mark P. Mills is a physicist, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute, and a partner in energy tech venture fund Montrose Lane. He has written several award-winning books, including his latest (below) on new technologies. Mills’ writing has been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and USA Today.

In 2016, he was named “Energy Writer of the Year” by the American Energy Society. He also served in the White House Science Office under President Reagan, co-founded Digital Power Capital, and was chairman and CTO of ICx Technologies.

Resources Mentioned:

· The Cloud Revolution: How the Convergence of New Technologies Will Unleash the Next Economic Boom and A Roaring 2020s

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A reckoning awaits some of Germany’s wealthiest families. They seized Jewish businesses, used slave labor, and maintained concentration camps. Yet the heirs of these dynasties fail to acknowledge their dark pasts. David de Jong joins host Charles Mizrahi to discuss how the patriarchs of the families controlling companies like Volkswagen and BMW became involved with the Third Reich — and why now is the time for transparency.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to David de Jong (00:00:00)
• Uncovered Secrets (00:01:47)
• Aryanizing Businesses (00:7:43)
• The Industrialists Meet Hitler (00:12:49)
• Germany’s Wealthiest Families (00:17:00)
• Sanitizing the Past (00:19:51)
• Why Now? (00:24:57)
• Dirty Money (00:29:16)
• What Germany Is Doing Now (00:35:08)

Guest Bio:

David de Jong is a journalist and author. He previously covered European banking and finance for Bloomberg News. His work has also been featured in The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Businessweek, and the Dutch Financial Daily. His debut book (below) explores how Germany’s biggest companies profited during the Third Reich.

Resources Mentioned:

·  Nazi Billionaires: The Dark History of Germany's Wealthiest Dynasties

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It’s the story of Robert E. Lee like you’ve never heard it … American historian Allen Guelzo pulls from thousands of letters written by the controversial Civil War general to tackle his life from a new angle. Guelzo joins host Charles Mizrahi to discuss what people get wrong about Lee and the real reason he chose to fight for the Confederacy.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Allen Guelzo (00:00:00)
• Stratford Hall (00:02:57)
• Allen’s Inspiration (00:6:21)
• Seeing Lee in a New Light (00:13:16)
• Unearthing Lee’s Letters (00:20:51)
• An Act of Treason (00:25:00)
• Why Lee Chose the Confederacy (00:28:37)
• Left Out of the Will (00:43:40)
• Cleansing the Lee Name (00:48:04)
• An Imposing Man (00:53:25)
• Judgment and Compassion (01:02:45)

Guest Bio:

Allen Guelzo is an American historian, bestselling author, and senior research scholar at Princeton University. He’s at the forefront of Civil War-era scholarship and specializes in the life and legacy of Abraham Lincoln. His books on Lincoln have won numerous awards. And his most recent title (below) takes a new look at Civil War general Robert. E. Lee.

Resources Mentioned:

· Robert E. Lee: A Life

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Elon Musk, Peter Thiel, and hundreds of the biggest names in Silicon Valley started at PayPal. Known as the “PayPal Mafia,” these free-thinking entrepreneurs created the blueprint for tech companies today. Author Jimmy Soni sits down with host Charles Mizrahi to discuss the untold story of PayPal’s founding and how it paved the way for companies like Tesla, Facebook, YouTube, and SpaceX.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Jimmy Soni (00:00:00)
• Silicon Valley Has PayPal to Thank (00:01:38)
• PayPal’s Start (00:7:30)
• The Origins of Elon Musk (00:17:01)
• PayPal’s Unique Recruitment Process (00:27:33)
• Peter Thiel’s Management Style (00:30:13)
• Thiel’s Story (00:32:56)
• Why PayPal Founders Are Driven to Innovate (00:40:44)
• What We Can Learn (00:43:59)

Guest Bio:

Jimmy Soni is an award-winning author. He previously served as managing editor of HuffPost and was named in Forbes’ “30 Under 30” list. Soni has co-authored several books with Rob Goodman, winning the 2017 Neumann Prize for A Mind at Play. Their essays have been featured in Politico, HuffPost, and Business Insider. Soni’s recent solo book (below) tells the story of PayPal’s founding.

Resources Mentioned:

· The Founders: The Story of PayPal and the Entrepreneurs Who Shaped Silicon Valley

· A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age

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Millions of dollars went up in smoke ... When governments around the world trusted private equity firm Abraaj to use their money to fight poverty, they had no idea who they were dealing with. Their lack of due diligence would cost them. And The Wall Street Journal's Simon Clark sits down with Charles Mizrahi to unpack this financial scheme of epic proportions to see how it all unraveled.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Simon Clark (00:00:00)
• Lofty Promises (00:02:55)
• Elite Investors (00:6:14)
• Red Flags (00:9:00)
• Presumptuous Problem-Solvers (00:12:48)
• Shady Behavior (00:17:00)
• Unraveling the Mystery (00:23:29)
• Worse Then Madoff (00:29:56)
• Due Diligence (00:36:02) Humbling the Elite
• To Be Continued (00:40:27)

Guest Bio:

Simon Clark is a Pulitzer Prize-nominated journalist and author. He currently reports for The Wall Street Journal in London. His work examines the intersection of economic, political, and social spheres across the globe. Clark is widely-awarded for his journalistic work, and his latest book (below) is listed in the Economist’s Best Books of 2021.

Resources Mentioned:

The Key Man: The True Story of How the Global Elite Was Duped by a Capitalist Fairy Tale

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He came from academia — not Wall Street. Yet he founded the greatest trading firm in history and pioneered the era of the algorithm. Award-winning journalist Gregory Zuckerman tells the story of Jim Simons — an elite mathematician-turned-investor — in The Man Who Solved the Market. And in this episode, Zuckerman sits down with host Charles Mizrahi to discuss how Simons revolutionized trading.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Gregory Zuckerman (00:00:00)
• Mathematician to Investor (00:8:13)
• Learning Curve (00:15:32)
• Academic Investors (00:21:27)
• Hitting Stride (00:27:29)
• Cone of Secrecy (00:33:44)
• Gut Instinct (00:40:14)
• Greater Good (00:49:31)
• The Next Jim Simons (00:51:23)

Guest Bio:

Gregory Zuckerman is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author. In addition to being a special writer for The Wall Street Journal and three-time winner of the Gerald Loeb Award, Zuckerman has written several books that span business and science. His penultimate book (below) tells the story of Jim Simons, mathematician and billionaire fund manager.

Resources Mentioned:

· The Man Who Solved the Market: How Jim Simons Launched the Quant Revolution

· The Greatest Trade Ever: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of How John Paulson Defied Wall Street and Made Financial History

· The Frackers: The Outrageous Inside Story of the New Billionaire Wildcatters

· A Shot to Save the World: The Inside Story of the Life-or-Death Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine

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AposHealth is changing the way people walk. Its groundbreaking device eliminates knee, lower back and hip pain by changing the way your feet interact with the ground. The company’s CEO, Dr. Cliff Bleustein, joins host Charles Mizrahi to discuss how this innovative technology is revolutionizing the treatment of musculoskeletal conditions — and why the healthcare industry is ripe for disruption.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Dr. Cliff Bleustein (00:00:00)
• Osteoarthritis Journey (00:03:13)
• AposHealth Solutions (00:9:07)
• Market Disruption (00:16:59)
• Reforming Healthcare (00:25:27)
• Pushing Transparency (00:32:12)

Guest Bio:

Dr. Cliff Bleustein, MBA, is the Global President and CEO of AposHealth. He practiced urology for several years before going on to earn his MBA from New York University’s Stern School of Business. He now teaches there as an adjunct professor of healthcare economics.

Previously, Dr. Bleustein served as President and CEO of Computer Task Group. He was also the Executive Director, Chief Medical Officer, and Global Provider Solutions Leader at Dell.

Resources Mentioned:

·  AposHealth

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Many touted the GameStop short squeeze as a financial revolution … But Spencer Jakab says the true story is more complex than that. Jakab explores the unique twists and turns of this wild catastrophe in his book, The Revolution That Wasn’t: GameStop, Reddit, and the Fleecing of Small Investors. And he joins host Charles Mizrahi to discuss what everyone got wrong about Wall Street.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Spencer Jakab (00:00:00)
• Perfect Storm (00:04:57)
• Short Seller Villains (00:14:17)
• Targeting GameStop (00:24:50)
• The Nasdaq Whale (00:28:31)
• Robinhood’s Gamification of Investing (00:33:37)
• Frenzy Sets In (00:40:52)
• Overload (00:48:43)
• Fallout (00:57:28)
• Lessons Learned (01:00:49)

Guest Bio:

Spencer Jakab is an award-winning financial journalist and editor of The Wall Street Journal’s Heard on the Street column. After leaving a career in finance, Jakab wrote the Lex column for Britain’s Financial Times. And later, he wrote the Ahead of the Tape column on economic and business events. In addition, he is the author of two books on finance.

Resources Mentioned:

· The Revolution That Wasn’t: GameStop, Reddit, and the Fleecing of Small Investors

· Heard on the Street

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A thrilling combination of creativity and chaos built Gucci’s luxury good empire. Sara Gay Forden details its extraordinary past in her book, The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour, and Greed. And it’s now a major motion picture. Forden joins host Charles Mizrahi to discuss the genius of Gucci’s business and the thrilling saga of Maurizio and Patrizia.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Sara Gay Forden (00:00:00
• Gucci’s Origins (00:01:25)
• Luxury Legend (00:5:49)
• An Epic Story (00:13:08)
• Maurizio and Patrizia (00:21:40)
• Dark Ambitions (00:25:26)
• The Trial (00:29:47)
• Twenty Years Later (00:36:36)
• On the Big Screen (00:40:18)

Guest Bio:

Sara Gay Forden is an author and journalist. Her book (below) is a New York Times bestseller and major motion picture. Forden previously worked in Milan as a business correspondent, covering luxury brands and the bureau chief of Women’s Wear Daily and W magazine.

Today, she works at Bloomberg News, where she leads a team of reporters who cover corporate influence and big tech.

Resources Mentioned:

·  The House of Gucci: A Sensational Story of Murder, Madness, Glamour and Greed

Transcript:

https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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There’s no single formula for business and personal success, but Mark Ford has one worth hearing…. Ford has written 24 books and hundreds of essays on entrepreneurship and wealth-building. And he joins host Charles Mizrahi to share what he’s learned from his experiences as the chief growth strategist at The Agora, a financial publishing powerhouse.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Mark Ford (00:00:00)
• Brooklyn Beginnings (00:02:28)
• A Single Goal (00:6:25)
• The Power of the Pen (00:11:32)
• New Business Boom (00:21:40)
• Secrets to Success (00:29:18)
• Start from the Bottom (00:38:20)

Guest Bio:

Mark Ford is an entrepreneur, bestselling author, and philanthropist. He’s also the chief growth strategist for The Agora, an international publishing group. Ford writes books on business, entrepreneurship, and wealth-building. Several of these works are New York Times and The Wall Street Journal bestsellers.

Ford is also involved with Ford Fine Art, American Writers and Artists Institute, Lion’s Kill, and Palimi. And he’s the founder of FunLimón, a nonprofit organization for social and economic development in Nicaragua.  

Resources Mentioned:

· Ready, Fire, Aim

· Mark’s Blog

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One of the wealthiest and freest cities in Asia is in crisis. Right now, Hong Kong’s civil liberties are being eroded by China’s communist government. Dr. Mark L. Clifford has witnessed this tragedy firsthand. And he joins host Charles Mizrahi to discuss Hong Kong’s recent protests, how he’s working to promote freedom in the city, and his latest book.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Mark L. Clifford (00:00:00)
• Hong Kong Handoff (00:02:55)
• Change in the Air (00:8:13)
• Protest Culture (00:10:17)
• History of Hong Kong (00:14:45)
• Tensions High (00:18:17)
• Eruption of Violence (00:24:43)
• Jimmy Lai’s Story (00:30:59)
• Controversial Olympics (00:41:14)
• Committee for Freedom (00:48:31)

Guest Bio:

Mark L. Clifford, Ph.D., is the president of the Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong and an award-winning writer. He is a former board member of Next Digital, the largest media company in Hong Kong, and owner of the pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily.

In addition, Clifford has served as the executive director of the Asia Business Council and editor-in-chief of The Standard and the South China Morning Post in Hong Kong. He has written for The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and CNN and won several academic, book, and journalism awards.

Resources Mentioned:

·      Today Hong Kong, Tomorrow the World: What China’s Crackdown Reveals About Its Plans to End Freedom Everywhere

·      The Committee for Freedom in Hong Kong

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https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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You can be a do-gooder or a money-maker — but not both. That’s usually the way it goes in business …  But author and Harvard Business School professor Dr. Ranjay Gulati says that it’s not so black and white. Dr. Gulati joins host Charles Mizrahi to discuss his book, Deep Purpose: The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies, the desire for meaningful work, and whether doing good is good for business.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Ranjay Gulati (00:00:00)
• Crisis of Meaning (00:02:03)
• Voice, Choice, and Purpose (00:6:14)
• Doing Good vs. Doing Well (00:16:35)
• Sustaining Profits (00:29:26)
• Quantifiable Good (00:38:22)
• More Than Yoga Babble (00:42:45)
• Purpose Decay (00:50:51)
• Do-Good Upcharge (00:54:12)
• Deep Purpose Index (00:58:01)

Guest Bio:

Ranjay Gulati, Ph.D, is a Harvard Business School professor and a top-10 most-cited scholar in economics and business. His work is featured in Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes, and The Financial Times. Gulati studies strategy, organizational design, and leadership within resilient organizations. And he’s the author of several bestselling books on business and management.

Resources Mentioned:

· Deep Purpose: The Heart and Soul of High-Performance Companies

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https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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In the land of opportunity, Gautam Baid never lost sight of his dreams ... After moving to the U.S. from India, Baid found himself working the graveyard shift as a hotel clerk. But today, he's a bestselling author and has managed over $650 million in assets. In this episode, Baid joins host Charles Mizrahi to discuss how an attitude of lifelong learning can contribute to compounding success.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Gautam Baid (00:00:00)
• Life in India (00:04:14)                 
• Immigrating to the U.S. (00:10:01)
• CFA on Minimum Wage (00:14:27)
• Graveyard Reading (00:19:44)
• Hotel Clerk to Portfolio Manager (00:22:27)
• The Power of Compounding (00:30:19)
• A Book of Wisdom (00:36:30)
• The Next Chapter (00:43:55)
• A Long-Term Game (00:49:57)

Guest Bio:

Gautam Baid, CFA, moved to the U.S. in 2015 after working as a senior analyst for Citigroup and Deutsche Bank. Before breaking into the investment industry, Baid dedicated himself to reading as much as he could on the subject. This strong intellectual foundation helped him secure a position as a portfolio manager at Summit Global Investments.

Since then, Baid has founded Stellar Wealth Partners Private Limited, a SEBI-registered Research Analyst firm, and small case manager for investors in the Indian stock market. He’s also the founding creator at curation-based learning platform Chapter, where he teaches a course on “The Discipline of Investing.”

Resources Mentioned:

· The Joys of Compounding: The Passionate Pursuit of Lifelong Learning

· Twitter: @Guatam_Baid

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George Zimmer built a brand from scratch. He opened the first Men’s Wearhouse store when he was 24. And he spent the next 41 years growing the company into a $2 billion menswear powerhouse … until his tenure came to a sudden end. Zimmer sits down with host Charles Mizrahi to tell the story of his meteoric rise and fall at Men’s Wearhouse and how he’s making a comeback.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to George Zimmer (00:00:00)
• The First Men’s Wearhouse (00:05:33)
• A Taste of Success (00:17:48)
• Menswear Giant (00:24:39)
• From Houston to New York (00:33:10)
• A Unique Board (00:38:28)
• Boardroom Betrayal (00:48:05)
• The Next Venture (00:54:24)
• No Regrets (01:08:08)

Guest Bio:

George Zimmer is the founder of Men’s Wearhouse, where he served as CEO and chairman for 41 years. Under his leadership, the company became the largest retailer of men’s specialty clothing in the U.S. Zimmer is also the author of I Guarantee It, which chronicles his entrepreneurial journey. And he’s currently the chairman, CEO, and founder of Generation Tux, an online rental platform for menswear.

Resources Mentioned:

·      I Guarantee It: The Untold Story Behind the Founder of Men’s Wearhouse

·      Generation Tux

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It was one of the world’s most valuable companies … But a series of bad business decisions and change in leadership led to General Electric’s steep decline. Thomas Gryta, author of Lights Out: Pride, Delusion, and the Fall of General Electric, joins host Charles Mizrahi to talk about the figures and controversies that ended GE’s reign as America’s most powerful corporation.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Thomas Gryta (00:00:00)
• Early Days of General Electric (00:03:56)              
• Celebrity CEO Jack Welch (00:6:40)
• Stepping into Finance (00:17:23)
• Successor Jeff Immelt (00:20:07)
• Pulling Back the Curtain on GE’s Magic (00:27:07)
• A New Age of Regulation (00:33:34)
• Last Ditch Efforts (00:40:37)
• Goodbye Jeff (00:47:35)
• John Flannery’s Approach (00:50:04)
• Lessons Learned (00:56:17)

Guest Bio:

Thomas Gryta is a Wall Street Journal reporter and author. He covers the latest on General Electric as well as various industrial conglomerates.

In addition, Gryta co-authored Lights Out (below), with Ted Mann. Their book follows one of America’s most iconic companies, General Electric, and its fall from grace. This gripping story serves as a cautionary tale of what can happen when businesses lose direction.

Resources Mentioned:

Lights Out: Pride, Delusion, and the Fall of General Electric

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Our canine best friends bring limitless joy to humankind. Even if you don't have a dog, you've met one on the street. You've seen one at a park. Or maybe, you've even seen their head sticking out of a car window. These intelligent animals have a lot to offer us — as long as we care for them the right way. In this episode, author and canine expert Dr. Marc Bekoff joins host Charles Mizrahi to talk about how we have — and should — interact with dogs.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Marc Bekoff (00:00:00)
• The Evolution of Dogs (00:04:01)
• Pet Communication (00:07:46)
• Fear and Caution (00:15:13)
• The Responsibilities of Ownership (00:24:20)
• Pandemic Dogs (00:27:31)
• Common Misconceptions (00:33:46)
• Wolf Genes (00:40:05)
• Considering Dog Ownership (00:43:09)
• Unleashing Your Dog (00:47:11)

Guest Bio:

Marc Bekoff, Ph.D., is a biologist, ecologist, professor emeritus, and author. He researches animal behavior and cognition, human-animal interactions, and compassionate conservation. He’s also a fellow of the Animal Behavior Society and the co-chair of the Ethics Committee of the Jane Goodall Institute.

Marc has published 30 books, including Canine Confidential: Why Dogs Do What They Do and The Emotional Lives of Animals: A Leading Scientists Explores Animal Joy, Sorrow, and Empathy — and Why They Matter. His work has been featured in Time Magazine, Scientific American, and BBC Wildlife.

Resources Mentioned:

·      A Dog's World: Imagining the Lives of Dogs in a World without Humans

·      Unleashing Your Dog: A Field Guide to Giving Your Canine Companion the Best Life Possible

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https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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A country the size of New Jersey is a world leader in innovation … In his book, Thou Shalt Innovate: How Israeli Ingenuity Repairs the World, Avi Jorisch describes 15 extraordinary Israeli innovations that make the world a better place. And in this episode, Jorisch and host Charles Mizrahi discuss how the country’s faith, culture, and people have influenced their creation.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Avi Jorisch (00:00:00)
• The Secret to Israel’s Success (00:03:20)              
• The Importance of Failure (00:11:18)
• Diversity in Innovation (00:14:11)
• Making the World a Better Place (00:16:12)
• United Rescue Emergency Response (00:18:28)
• Drip Irrigation (00:23:10)
• The Lame Shall Walk (00:27:24)
• Israel’s Iron Dome (00:31:44)
• A Camera You Can Swallow (00:37:17)
• Problem-Solving Spirit (00:38:35)

Guest Bio:

Avi Jorisch is an author, entrepreneur, and activist. During his travels across the Middle East, Jorisch studied Arabic, Islamic history, and philosophy. He has served as a policy advisor for the U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Terrorism and Financial Intelligence. And he was also a terrorism consultant for the U.S. Department of Defense.

In addition, Jorisch is the founder of IMS — a merchant processing company — and Red Cell Intelligence Group. His written works cover Middle Eastern conflicts and threat finance. And he brings his entrepreneurial experience and passion for Israeli culture to his latest book (below).

Resources Mentioned:

• Thou Shalt Innovate: How Israeli Ingenuity Repairs the World

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https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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As the saying goes: “Think with your head, not your heart.” Emotion is widely considered as something that clouds judgment. Theoretical physicist and author Leonard Mlodinow turned that idea on its head in his new book, Emotional: How Feelings Shape Our Thinking. In this episode, Mlodinow and host Charles Mizrahi discuss how emotions can enhance our thought processes and improve decision-making.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Leonard Mlodinow (00:00:00)
• The Value of Emotional Thinking (00:04:47)                      
• Life or Death Situations (00:12:25)
• Unconscious Mental Processing (00:17:49)
• Defining Emotion (00:19:34)
• Animal Versus Human Thinking (00:24:31)
• KAL Disaster and WWIII (00:28:52)
• Unconscious Decision-Making (00:37:33)
• Biased Decision-Making (00:45:54)
• Managing Emotions (00:51:00)

Guest Bio:

Leonard Mlodinow, Ph.D., is a theoretical physicist and New York Times best-selling author. He is recognized for making groundbreaking discoveries in his field. Mlodinow has written for TV shows, such as Star Trek: The Next Generation, designed games with Steven Spielberg and Robin Williams and taught at the California Institute of Technology and the Max Planck Institute in Munich.

In addition, Mlodinow has co-authored bestselling books with Stephen Hawking and Deepak Chopra. And his books The Drunkard’s Walk and Subliminal won the Robert P. Balles Prize for Critical Thinking and the PEN/E.O. Wilson Literary Science Writing Award, respectively.

Resources Mentioned:

·      A Dog's World: Imagining the Lives of Dogs in a World without Humans

·      Unleashing Your Dog: A Field Guide to Giving Your Canine Companion the Best Life Possible

·      The Drunkard’s Walk: How Randomness Rules Our Lives

·      Subliminal: How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior

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https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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Anyone can invest these days … but you have to have a strong stomach. Alex Green has dedicated 35 years to helping people weather financial storms, make sound investment choices and live out their dreams. Green joins host Charles Mizrahi to discuss his investing strategy, the value of cryptocurrencies, and the importance of following others’ advice on the way to financial freedom.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Alex Green (00:00:00)
• The Gone Fishin’ Portfolio (00:01:45)
• Liberty Through Wealth (00:05:04)
• Word to the Wise (00:09:38)
• Winning the Parental Lottery (00:11:51)
• Young Capitalists (00:18:26)
• The Value of Cryptocurrencies (00:21:36)
• The Average Investor (00:32:34)
• Following Others’ Advice (00:41:23)
• Our Biggest Bounce-Backs (00:50:05)
• The Essence of Alex’s Strategy (00:54:43)

Guest Bio:

Alex Green has spent the majority of his career guiding Main Street Americans toward financial independence. After working on Wall Street for 16 years, he branched out into financial publishing. Today, he is the chief investment strategist for The Oxford Club. Green’s financial newsletters have garnered over 600,000 subscribers and showcase his ceaseless passion for figuring out the challenges of the market.

In addition, Green recently released the revised and expanded second edition of his New York Times best seller: The Gone Fishin' Portfolio: Get Wise, Get Wealthy...and Get on With Your Life.

Resources Mentioned:

·      The Gone Fishin’ Portfolio: Get Wise, Get Wealthy…and Get on With Your Life

·      The Oxford Communiqué

·      Liberty Through Wealth

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https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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From the Third World … to the top of the world. Paul Mampilly’s humble beginnings in India and “appreciation for change” drove him to become one of the most effective money managers on Wall Street. Mampilly discusses his success, his approach to investing and his desire to help Main Street Americans flourish in the stock market with his friend and colleague, host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

· A Friend & Colleague (00:01:31)

· Life in India (00:05:12)

· Starting Young (00:12:57)

· An American Education (00:18:12)

· Journey to Wall Street (00:25:14)

· The Financial Crisis (00:31:29)

· Serving Main Street (00:43:29)

· Paul’s Approach (00:48:25)

· America 2.0 (00:56:09)

· Catching the Next Wave (01:00:22)

· More From Paul Mampilly (01:03:10)

Guest Bio:

Paul Mampilly is a Wall Street legend with a knack for staying ahead of the curve. Despite his incredible success as money manager — even during the 2007-2008 financial crisis — Mampilly decided to step away from the big leagues in order to help everyday investors achieve their goals.

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https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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Investors saved billions of dollars … When index funds were developed, many on Wall Street were skeptical. But a group of visionaries persevered through public scorn and granted financial freedom to countless investors across America. This week, author Robin Wigglesworth joins host Charles Mizrahi to discuss this pivotal financial revolution.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Robin Wigglesworth (00:00:00)
• Beating the Index (00:02:09)
• The Financial Champion (00:13:56)
• A Fateful Financial Decision (00:18:40)
• Underdogs and Visionaries (00:23:03)
• Bogle’s Fall From Grace (00:31:53)
• Bogle’s Big Break (00:35:54)
• Saint Jack (00:42:15)
• Money in Your Pocket (00:48:20)
• A Book for Future Pioneers (00:59:24)

Guest Bio:

Robin Wigglesworth is an author and global finance correspondent for the Financial Times. Based in Oslo, Norway, Wigglesworth's regularly reports on topics such as changing markets, new and unshakeable trends, technological disruption, and quantitative investing. His newest book (below) tells the incredible true story of the pioneers who started the index fund revolution.

Resources Mentioned:

·      Trillions: How a Band of Wall Street Renegades Invented the Index Fund and Changed Finance Forever

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He’s fighting to restore America’s greatness … After a long, successful career in Washington, Senator Rick Santorum continues to advocate for blue-collar families — and America at large. This week, Senator Santorum joins host Charles Mizrahi to discuss draining the swamp, U.S. foreign policy, and the 2024 presidential election.

Topics Discussed:

• A Introduction to Senator Santorum (00:00:00)
• America: A Safe Haven (00:07:46)
• Recognizing the Truth (00:12:26)
• Foreign Policy and Afghanistan (00:17:23)
• Forgotten Horrors (00:26:41)
• American Responsibility (00:33:15)
• Sensibility in Midterm Elections (00:38:41)
• The 2024 Ballot (00:50:00)
• Upholding American Greatness (01:00:57)

Guest Bio:

During his time in Washington, Senator Rick Santorum was one of America’s leading government reformers, pro-life advocates, and national security experts. After serving a four-year term in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 1995, Santorum was elected to the U.S. Senate and represented Pennsylvania from 1995 to 2007.

Today, Senator Santorum is a published author, advisor, and chair to his grassroots organization, Patriot Voices. He’s also working with Convention of States to enact legislation that limits the power of the federal government.

Resources Mentioned:

·      Bella's Gift: How One Little Girl Transformed Our Family and Inspired a Nation

·      Blue Collar Conservatives: Recommitting to an America That Works

·      Patriot Voices

·      Convention of States

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A group of unlikely researchers saved millions of lives when they developed the COVID-19 vaccine. But their stories were lost in the shuffle … until now. Award-winning journalist Gregory Zuckerman shares their full journey in his latest book. And in this episode, he discusses the science behind the vaccines, the companies that raced to develop them, and the future of the virus with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Gregory Zuckerman (00:00:00)
• The Innovative Disruptor (00:06:47)
• Re-writing the Script (00:11:21)
• Unlikely Characters Save the Day (00:17:16)
• Moderna Rises to the Challenge (00:28:54)
• Skeptics & Politics (00:35:28)
• A Sea Change in Development (00:44:05)
• The Future of COVID-19 (00:50:14)

Guest Bio:

Gregory Zuckerman is an award-winning journalist and bestselling author. In addition to being a special writer for The Wall Street Journal and a three-time winner of the Gerald Loeb Award, Zuckerman has written several books that span business and science. His latest book (below) describes the race to develop a vaccine that would save the world.

Resources Mentioned:

·  A Shot to Save the World: The Inside Story of the Life-or-Death Race for a COVID-19 Vaccine

·  The Greatest Trade Ever: The Behind-the-Scenes Story of How John Paulson Defied Wall Street and Made Financial History

·  The Frackers: The Outrageous Inside Story of the New Billionaire Wildcatters

·  The Man Who Solved the Market: How Jim Simmons Launched the Quant Revolution

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He’s a Mets legend … Jay Horwitz is one of the most good-hearted and inspiring officials at the New York Mets. As the Mets’ long-time PR director, Horwitz shaped some of the most memorable moments in team history. He discusses his childhood, career and message to kids with disabilities with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Jay Horwitz 00:00:00)
• An Inspired Memoir (00:02:13)
• Early Days at the Mets (00:8:16)
• The Ultimate Liaison (00:13:18)
• Shea Stadium and 9/11 (00:15:59)
• Today’s Mets Player (00:27:45)
• The Mets Family (00:30:23)
• A Long, Unique Career (00:34:31)

Guest Bio:

Jay Horwitz is an author, podcast host and media relations official for the New York Mets. As the former head of PR, Horwitz became a trusted friend and mentor to generations of players.

Today, he continues to support these players as the alumni director. Horwitz also hosts a biweekly podcast (below) in which he sits down with former Mets players, coaches and other officials to discuss all things baseball. In addition, he released his incredible memoir last year. It chronicles his childhood struggles, passion for sports and long-term career for the Mets.

Resources Mentioned:

·  Mr. Met: How A Sports-Mad Kid From Jersey Became Like Family to Generations of Big Leaguers

·  The Amazin’ Mets Alumni podcast

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https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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An entire organization grew from a small mailing list … HonestReporting is an NGO that’s grown exponentially over the past two decades. Today, the mailing list is 100,000 strong. And CEO Daniel Pomerantz helps his organization separate fact from fiction in global media. In this episode, he discusses how HonestReporting combats fake news — and its false depiction of Israel — with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Dan Pomerantz (00:00:00)
• The Photo That Started It All (00:04:37)
• Reporting Gone Wrong (00:13:06)
• Context is Crucial (00:23:01)
• Reframing the Narrative (00:27:50)
• Speaking Across the Aisle (00:38:31)
• The Future of Journalism (00:42:52)
• Analyzing Conflicting Sources (00:48:49)

Guest Bio:

After working as an attorney in the U.S., Daniel Pomerantz embraced a new calling. As the CEO of HonestReporting, Pomerantz helps ensure his organization practices truthful reporting and exposes the biases, misinformation and prejudice that plague global media — particularly as it impacts Israel. In addition, Pomerantz serves as an on-air law expert and on the adjunct faculty at the Interdisciplinary Center University (IDC). At IDC, he advises the schools of entrepreneurship and management.

Resources Mentioned:

·  The image that started it all (Honest Reporting Twitter)

·  HonestReporting.com

·  Twitter:@danielspeaksup

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It’s one of the most fascinating companies of the 21st century … Against huge odds, Tesla was able to pull off one of the most dramatic corporate turnarounds in history and become the world's most valuable automaker. Wall Street Journal reporter Tim Higgins shares the extraordinary inside story in his book, Power Play. And in this episode, he discusses all things Tesla, Elon Musk and electric cars with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Tim Higgins (00:00:00)
• A Luxurious Customer Experience (00:02:39)
• The Evolution of Electric Vehicles (00:05:53)
• Expanding Vehicle Range (00:11:42)
• Challenging Traditional Automakers (00:19:21)
• Safety is Key (00:26:54)
• Selling the Future of Cars (00:32:18)
• Supporters vs. Skeptics (00:38:38)
• The Future of Tesla (00:47:12)

Guest Bio:

Tim Higgins is an award-winning tech and auto reporter for the Wall Street Journal. Before joining the Journal, Higgins worked for Bloomberg News and Businessweek. Today, he covers Tesla, Apple and other tech companies — while regularly serving as an on-air contributor to CNBC. In addition, Higgins is a published author. Power Play details Tesla's journey to developing a luxury electric vehicle and an unrivaled customer experience.

Resources Mentioned:

 Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, and the Bet of the Century

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We can’t live without it … Amazon is everywhere. We use its services for gifts, groceries, home goods and just about everything else. And with over 200 million Prime members, the retail giant is now an unstoppable, global force. This week’s guest, Brad Stone, details the company’s spectacular rise in Amazon Unbound. And in this episode, the bestselling author discusses all things Amazon and Jeff Bezos with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Brad Stone (00:00:00)
• Key to the Castle (00:02:27)
• Bezos Idea Factory (00:08:01)
• Alexa and Echo (00:15:08)
• The School of Bezos-ology (00:22:55)
• Unintentional Consequences (00:29:31)
• The Spectacular Rise of Prime (00:40:16)
• America Runs on AWS (00:49:40)

Guest Bio:

Brad Stone is an author, journalist and senior executive editor for global technology at Bloomberg News. Over the past decade, he’s written dozens of cover stories for Bloomberg Businessweek — covering tech giants such as Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook and Twitter. Stone is also a bestselling author of four books. His latest book, Amazon Unbound, tracks the unprecedented growth of one of the most dominant and feared companies in the world. In addition, Stone shares special insights on the company’s founder and former CEO, Jeff Bezos.

Resources Mentioned:

·      Amazon Unbound: Jeff Bezos and the Invention of a Global Empire

·      The Everything Store: Jeff Bezos and the Age of Amazon

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https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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It's economic history like you've never read it ... In her latest book, Great Society, bestselling author Amity Shlaes describes a turning point in American economics. In the 1960s, a war on poverty began with good intentions. But what was hoped to be a resounding success became a messy, ineffective failure. Shlaes discusses Great Society, government overreach and the New Deal with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Amity Shlaes (00:00:00)
• A Bipartisan Story (00:03:27)
• The New Deal (00:07:02)
• Johnson and the Great Society (00:18:38)
• A Housing Project Gone Wrong (00:21:02)
• Unintended Consequences (00:30:34)
• Great Society: A New History (00:39:13)

Guest Bio:

Amity Shlaes is a New York Times bestselling author, columnist and chair of the Calvin Coolidge Presidential Foundation. Shlaes’ exceptional works of nonfiction describe various historical figures and pivotal periods of American history. And you can find a list of these bestsellers below. In addition, Shlaes is the recipient of numerous awards, such as the Hayek Prize and the Frederic Bastiat Prize. Most recently, she was the recipient of the 2021 Bradley Prize.

Resources Mentioned:

·      Great Society: A New History

·      The Forgotten Man: A New History of the Great Depression

·      Coolidge

·      The Greedy Hand: How Taxes Drive Americans Crazy

·      Coolidgefoundation.org

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What would you do if you had nothing to lose? In The Power of Nothing to Lose, William Silber explores what happens when people find themselves in situations with big upsides and limited downsides. But big risks don't always yield big rewards — at least, not without consequences ... In this episode, Silber discusses the Hail Mary effect, risk management and other themes from his latest book with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to William Silber (00:00:00)
• Hail Mary Effect (00:04:09)
• Upside vs. Downside (00:10:21)
• The Volcker Rule (00:22:50)
• Leverage Kills (00:30:07)
• Preventing Bad Behavior (00:39:09)
• History Repeating Itself (00:45:55)
• Flattening the Skew (00:48:17)

Guest Bio:

William Silber is a bestselling author, former professor and senior advisor at Cornerstone Research. Silber was a Marcus Nadler Professor of Finance and Economics at New York University's Stern School of Business. And he was a three-time winner of the Professor of the Year award at Stern. In addition, Silber has written eight books about financial history and economics. His latest book is below. It details the Hail Mary effect and how people are incentivized to take abnormal — and potentially dangerous — risks.

Resources Mentioned:

·      The Power of Nothing to Lose: The Hail Mary Effect in Politics, War, and Business

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Our economy wouldn’t be the same without it … Inside Money, written by prolific author Zachary Karabell, takes readers on a historical journey of the private investment firm Brown Brothers Harriman. In this episode, Karabell discusses the vital role that Brown Brothers played in building our capital market system and nation with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Zachary Karabell (00:00:00)
• Facilitators of Trade (00:06:20)
• Character is King (00:14:39)
• B&O Railroad (00:21:36)
• Transatlantic Trade (00:28:58)
• The Capital Market System (00:35:51)
• Brown Brothers Today (00:44:21)

Guest Bio:

Zachary Karabell is an author, columnist, podcast host and founder of the Progress Network. After attaining a Ph.D. from Harvard University, Karabell authored 13 books that span history, economics and international relations. His latest book is below. It provides a detailed history of the private investment firm Brown Brothers and describes how it helped shape current American finance. In addition, Karabell is the host of "What Could Go Right?” where he sits down with various experts in politics, economics and the arts.

Resources Mentioned:

·   Inside Money: Brown Brothers Harriman and the American Way of Power

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She was one of the few … Out of over 1.2 million Army service members, General Mari Eder was one of six senior women generals. And after 36 years of service, she went on to become an author and public speaker. Her latest book tells the stories of 15 courageous women from the Greatest Generation who changed the course of World War II. General Eder discusses her experience in the Army and the subjects of her new book with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to General Eder (00:00:00)
• The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line (00:06:06)
• Getting Their Stories Right (00:09:58)
• Wearing the Uniform (00:21:36)
• Marching Upwards in the Military (00:28:58)
• Commanding General (00:38:31)
• Not Your Ordinary History Book (00:42:52)

Guest Bio:

Major General Mari Eder (retired) is an author, public speaker and former commanding general of the USAR Joint and Special Troops Support Command. She began serving in the Army in 1977, and has since commanded at the company battalion, brigade and division levels. General Eder has also served in several senior positions at the Pentagon and as the Director of Public Affairs at the George C. Marshall European Center for Security Studies. In addition, she’s written several books that span strategic communications, leadership and even furry friends. Her latest book is below.

Resources Mentioned:

The Girls Who Stepped Out of Line: Untold Stories of the Women Who Changed the Course of World War II

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He empowers investors through education … For those who seek transparent, evidence-based and systematic investment research, look no further than Alpha Architect — Dr. Wesley Gray's asset management firm. Dr. Gray discusses his firm, investment books and DIY guide with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Dr. Wesley R. Gray (00:00:00)
• Balancing School and Service (00:05:48)
• Quantitative Value (00:13:33)
• A Systematic Approach (00:21:36)
• Behavioral Bias in Investing (00:26:16)
• DIY Financial Advisor (00:38:57)
• Eliminating Investing Complexity (00:47:20)
• Alpha Architects (00:52:38)

Guest Bio:

Dr. Wesley R. Gray is an author, veteran, and leader of Alpha Architect — an asset management firm. After graduating from the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Gray began earning a PhD in finance from the University of Chicago. Before completing his PhD coursework, he served four years in the U.S. Marine Corps. And once his studies concluded, he worked as a finance professor at Drexel University. Throughout his educational journey, Dr. Gray became increasingly interested in behavioral finance. This led him to author three books (below) and found Alpha Architect, an asset management firm dedicated to empowering investors through education. Today, Alpha Architect manages nearly $1.6 billion in assets and strives to make ETF creation simpler.

Resources Mentioned:

Alpha Architect

Quantitative Value: A Practitioner's Guide to Automating Intelligent Investment and Eliminating Behavioral Errors

DIY Financial Advisor: A Simple Solution to Build and Protect Your Wealth

Quantitative Momentum: A Practitioner's Guide to Building a Momentum-Based Stock Selection System

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He opened the door to an important part of history ... Daniel James Brown’s bestselling book perfectly captures the bravery and heroism of the Greatest Generation during World War II. Facing the Mountain pulls readers right into the action and covers an important part of history that Americans don’t often hear about. Brown discusses his book and the extraordinary sacrifices of the Japanese American soldiers with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Daniel James Brown (00:00:00)

• Exclusion Zones (00:03:17)

• Crucial American History (00:07:45)

• The Hawaiian Islands (00:11:37)

• Pearl Harbor (00:14:48)

• Executive Order 9066 (00:19:13)

• 442nd Infantry Regiment (00:29:42)

• Anzio, Italy (00:37:12)

• Little Iron Men (00:39:30)

• Coming Home (00:49:25)

• Facing the Mountain (00:52:12)

• Eradicating Evil Across the World (00:54:03)

Guest Bio:

Daniel James Brown is an award-winning narrative nonfiction writer. Brown’s remarkable storytelling ability is unmatched. His crisp, rich prose has the ability to not only inspire but fully capture significant moments in history. So, it’s no coincidence that his books have climbed to the top of the New York Times bestseller list.

His latest book, Facing the Mountain (below), is "propulsive and gripping ... It's a page-turner." — Wall Street Journal

Resources Mentioned:

Facing the Mountain: A True Story of Japanese American Heroes in World War II

The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics

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She didn’t read history … she lived it. Brigitte Gabriel was born in what was once considered the Paris of the Middle East. But in the 1970s, Beirut became a hotbed of terrorism and war. After her home was destroyed, Gabriel and her parents found safety in Israel. And eventually, she journeyed to the U.S. to live out her American Dream in the land of opportunity. Gabriel discusses her journey to America, her nonprofit and the media’s erroneous coverage of Islamic terrorism with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Brigitte Gabriel (00:00:00)

• The Paris of the Middle East (00:02:40)

• War in Lebanon (00:05:41)

• Fighting for Survival (00:12:06)

• Israel’s Kindness and Support (00:20:38)

• Because They Hate (00:27:19)

• ACT for America (00:33:26)

• Standing Up for the Truth (00:39:30)

• Left-Wing Media Control (00:44:26)

• Activism and Community Organizing (00:48:50)

• Eradicating Evil Across the World (00:54:03)

Guest Bio:

Brigitte Gabriel is an author, entrepreneur and activist. Her breakout book, Because They Hate, is a New York Times bestseller and describes her harrowing story of survival, grit and perseverance amid war in Lebanon. Her latest book, Rise: In Defense of Judeo-Christian Values and Freedom, is also topping the charts and empowers readers to fight for their personal freedoms.

In addition to her work as an author, Gabriel founded ACT for America in 2007. This nonprofit grassroots movement works to preserve American freedom, integrity and security.

Resources Mentioned:

• actforamerica.org
• Rise: In Defense of Judeo-Christian Values and Freedom
• Because They Hate: A Survivor of Islamic Terror Warns America
• From Beirut to Jerusalem

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https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

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He’s the ultimate leader … When David Cote became CEO of Honeywell in 2002, the company was practically in shambles. But under his leadership, Honeywell turned its image around and became the posterchild for positive big company behavior. And as it rose from the ashes, Cote helped his employees succeed alongside him. Cote discusses his book and the importance of solid management with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to David Cote (00:00:00)

• CEO of Honeywell (00:05:24)

• Surviving Becomes Thriving (00:07:34)

• Growing Leadership Capabilities (00:13:46)

• Rising Through the Ranks (00:17:36)

• Character Matters (00:26:15)

• Problem-Solving at GE (00:29:29)

• Turning Honeywell Around (00:35:45)

• Giving Back to the Community (00:44:26)

• Great Positions, Good Industries (00:53:23)

• Independent Thinking (00:57:23)

Guest Bio:

David Cote is a bestselling author, former CEO of Honeywell and the textbook definition of a strong leader. When he took the reins in 2002, Honeywell looked even worse on the inside than it did on the outside. But over the next 15 years, Cote scrubbed the company’s financial foundation and helped its operations thrive. Best of all, he took care of his employees and helped create millionaires among Honeywell shareholders.

Resources Mentioned:

• Winning Now, Winning Later: How Companies Can Succeed in the Short Term While Investing

for the Long Term

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He’s a phenomenal statesman … Former Ambassador John Bolton doesn’t just talk the talk. He walks the walk. Bolton has spent his entire political career shaking up bureaucracies to protect American interests. And he’s done so while maintaining diplomacy with major world players. Bolton discusses government service, diplomacy and the fallout from the U.S.'s withdrawal from Afghanistan with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to John Bolton (00:00:00)

• Goldwater vs. Reagan (00:04:22)

• Government Service: A Calling (00:10:11)

• Becoming a U.S. Ambassador (00:14:12)

• The Truth About Diplomacy (00:19:18)

• The “Endless War” (00:24:21)

• Nuclear Arms (00:30:03)

• Wrong Impression (00:34:26)

• Withdrawal from Afghanistan (00:36:47)

• China’s Threat (00:39:26)

• Promise in America (00:48:32)

Guest Bio:

Throughout his entire career, John Bolton has defended America. Prior to entering government service, Bolton served as a litigator in Washington D.C. After becoming Under Secretary of State in 2001, he worked to prevent the proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. And from 2005 to 2006, he served as a U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations.

Recently, Bolton served as a U.S. National Security Advisor from 2018 to 2019 under President Donald Trump.

Resources Mentioned:

• My Grandfather’s Son: A Memoir

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His hard-hitting interviews gained national attention ... Jim Campbell doesn't shy away from a challenge. And in 2011, Campbell gained access, and spoke to, one of the most notorious criminals of all time: Bernie Madoff. Since then, he’s uncovered some of the most dark and sickening details of the greatest Ponzi scheme of all time. Campbell discusses how he got access to Madoff, what motivated him to run a Ponzi scheme and how his victims were victimized twice with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Jim Campbell (00:00:00)

• Access to Madoff (00:02:33)

• Madoff’s Confession (00:06:17)

• A Legend on Wall Street (00:11:31)

• The Front of the Restaurant (00:18:24)

• The Back of the Restaurant (00:26:19)

• Madoff’s Ponzi Scheme (00:37:42)

• Turning a Blind Eye (00:44:23)

• Victimized Twice (00:54:29)

• Lessons Learned (01:03:05)

Guest Bio:

Jim Campbell is an author and syndicated radio show host. Since 2008, Campbell has hosted “Business Talk with Jim Campbell," analyzing leading figures in business, politics and sports. He also hosts “Forensic Talk with Jim Campbell," which is dedicated to examining forensics from financial crimes.

His latest book, (below), is an in-depth account of Bernie Madoff — the mastermind of the greatest Ponzi scheme in history. It features new and exclusive details on Madoff, his associates and their crimes. Best of all, Campbell pulls some of these details straight from the source...

Resources Mentioned:

• Madoff Talks: Uncovering the Untold Story Behind the Most Notorious Ponzi Scheme in History

• http://www.campbellbiztalk.com/

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She made history while serving our country … Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett (ret.) is one of the few women to achieve the rank of admiral in the United States Navy. After three decades of active duty, she went on to become an advisor, speaker and author. Admiral Barrett discusses the threat of cyber-attacks on our military and the future of war in the digital age with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Danelle Barrett (00:00:00)

• A Balancing Act (00:06:34)

• Woman in Power (00:11:44)

• Becoming an Admiral (00:18:49)

• Protecting Our Freedoms (00:23:43)

• Keeping Your Assets Safe (00:30:01)

• The 21st Century Battlefield (00:33:44)

• Prioritizing Family (00:41:43)

• Rock the Boat (00:45:59)

Guest Bio:

Rear Admiral Danelle Barrett (ret.) has worn many hats. After graduating from Boston University, she worked her way up to one of the top positions in the Navy. She’s one of less than 200 women in history to achieve the rank of admiral. While in active duty, she served as the Director of Current Operations at U.S. Cyber Command and the Navy Cyber Security Division Director and Deputy Chief Information Officer on the Chief of Naval Operations staff.

Today, Admiral Barrett is a sought-after public speaker and writer. Her Amazon bestseller is below. Through a collection of “sea stories,” she explains how readers can become bold change leaders.

Transcript:

https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

Resources Mentioned:

Rock the Boat: Embrace Change, Encourage Innovation, and Be a Successful Leader

His perspective is unparalleled … Rabbi Joseph Telushkin is the ultimate expert on Jewish literacy and values. His nonfiction bestsellers trace the roots of anti-Semitism and anti-Zionism. These texts span lessons from the ancient world to the Holocaust to the current crisis in the Middle East. He discusses anti-Semitism in the Democratic Party, how it will impact Jewish life in America and bilateral support for Israel with Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Joseph Telushkin (00:00:00)
• Origins of Anti-Semitism (00:02:32)
• Three Pillars of Judaism (00:09:02)
• Lasting Animosity (00:20:44)
• A Serious Moment in History (00:32:28)
• Need for Bilateral Support (00:36:46)
• Strong Jewish Influence (00:46:35)
• The Potential Flashpoint (00:50:04)
• Goodwill in America (00:52:24)

Guest Bio:

Rabbi Joseph Telushkin is a spiritual leader, lecturer and bestselling author. Raised in Brooklyn, NY, Rabbi Telushkin was ordained at Yeshiva University and studied Jewish history at Columbia University. To date, he's written over 18 books on Jewish literacy, ethics and values.

One of his earliest works, Why The Jews? The Reason for Antisemitism, was co-authored by writer and talk show host Dennis Prager. In addition, his book Rebbe was both a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestseller.

Resources Mentioned:

• Why the Jews? The Reason for Antisemitism
• Rebbe: The Life and Teachings of Menachem M. Schneerson, the Most Influential Rabbi in Modern History

Transcript:

https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/

When curiosity meets creativity, Walter Isaacson is there to tell the story. In each of his biographies, Isaacson serves as the ultimate reporter. He’s covered some most fascinating subjects in human history and shared their personal stories with the world. Isaacson discusses his creative process, the subjects of his biographies and the ethics of gene editing with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Walter Isaacson (00:00:00)

• Choosing the Right Subject (00:01:26)

• Sitting With Kissinger (00:08:19)

• Gratitude & Humility (00:11:21)

• Fairness in Biographies (00:12:16)

• Preachers vs. Storytellers (00:15:11)

• The Code Breaker (00:21:06)

• Designing Our Children (00:27:11)

• Morality, Ethics and Gene Editing (00:30:09)

• The Next Subject (00:37:31)

Guest Bio:

Walter Isaacson is an author, journalist and professor. After graduating from Oxford and Harvard University, Isaacson began his career in journalism. Since then, he's served in several senior positions at news organizations such as TIME Magazine and CNN. In addition, he held a 15-year tenure as president and CEO of the Aspen Institute. Today, Isaacson teaches history at Tulane University and is a senior adviser for Arcadia Publishing.

Isaacson's own published works include several bestselling biographies on genius minds and Nobel Prize-winners alike. You can find these books below.

Resources Mentioned:

• The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race
• Leonardo da Vinci   
• Kissinger: A Biography
• Benjamin Franklin: An American Life
• Einstein: His Life and Universe
• Steve Jobs

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It was a spectacular train wreck … and one journalist revealed all. In his bestselling book, author Reeves Wiedeman documents the epic rise and fall of Adam Neumann and his company, WeWork. Wiedeman discusses his bestselling book, WeWork and its billion-dollar enablers with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Reeves Wiedeman (00:00:00)

• The Rise of Adam Neumann (00:03:07)

• Getting the Ball Rolling (00:12:34)

• A Community of “We” (00:19:03)

• Disrupting Real Estate (00:27:35)

• Adam 2.A. (00:30:36)

• Adam and Masayoshi Son (00:35:20)

• Project Fortitude (00:44:14)

• Compounding Failure (00:51:16)

• The Fall of Adam Neumann (00:54:57)

Guest Bio:

Reeves Wiedeman is an author, journalist and contributing editor at New York Magazine. In addition to feature-writing for New York Magazine, Wiedeman has also written for The New Yorker, The New York Times Magazine, Rolling Stone, and numerous other publications.

Wiedeman’s book (below) is a Wall Street Journal bestseller. It provides a gripping account of WeWork’s successes and failures during the tenure of founder and former CEO Adam Neumann.

Resources Mentioned:

• Billion Dollar Loser: The Epic Rise and Spectacular Fall of Adam Neumann and WeWork

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His loss was also his gain … When Dr. Brian Keating was 12 years old, he became entranced by our awe-inspiring universe. Since then, he’s become a distinguished professor, writer and cosmologist. And while he may have lost the Nobel Prize, he gained both knowledge and wisdom — a winning formula for a successful life on Earth. Dr. Keating discusses faith, the origin of the universe and his award-winning book with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Brian Keating (00:00:00)

• Replicating Discovery (00:04:41)

• The Origins of the Universe (00:09:43)

• Galileo’s Contribution (00:14:40)

• The Big Bang (00:20:32)

• Science and Faith (00:29:00)

• History of the Nobel Prize (00:33:41)

• Wrestling with God (00:42:44)

• Pascal’s Wager (00:48:24)

• Proof of God (00:57:10)

Guest Bio:

Dr. Brian Keating is a professor, podcaster, inventor and author. When he first peered into the cosmos through a $50-dollar telescope, he was completely blown away. And over the next 30 years, that wonder never faded. It drove him to begin a career in physics and cosmology — studying how and why our universe came to be. It even led him to develop the mother of all cosmology telescopes.

While Dr. Keating lost the Nobel Prize in 2014, he didn’t let that curb his curiosity and drive to understand our existence. Today, he’s a Chancellor's Distinguished Professor of physics at the Center for Astrophysics and Space Sciences at UC San Diego. Dr. Keating’s incredible book is below…

Resources Mentioned:

• Losing the Nobel Prize: A Story of Cosmology, Ambition, and the Perils of Science's Highest Honor

• Into the Impossible With Brian Keating (Podcast)

• Quality, Affordable Telescope (Recommended by Dr. Keating)

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He gets the truth straight from the horse's mouth ... Itamar Marcus is one of the world's foremost experts on the Palestinian Authority. Since founding the Palestinian Media Watch, he’s released numerous reports that expose false, anti-Semitic narratives within Palestinian media. Marcus discusses the Palestinian Authority and its global impact with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Itamar Marcus (00:00:00)

• Palestinian Media Watch (00:01:59)

• From the Horse’s Mouth (00:15:44)

• Fueling the Flames (00:23:15)

• Working Across Party Lines (00:23:15)

• The Roots of Anti-Semitism (00:29:33)

• Progressives for Palestine (00:34:28)

• Taking the Gloves Off (00:44:27)

• Resolution Among Neighbors (00:48:24)

• A Call to Action (00:53:50)

Guest Bio:

Itamar Marcus is a researcher, public speaker and founder of Palestinian Media Watch. PMW is an internationally recognized nonprofit Israeli research institute. It investigates Palestinian media and leadership, and its findings have been crucial to combating the false narratives surrounding the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

Marcus has worked with members of international parliaments and across party lines in the United States Congress. Alongside Hilary Clinton, he released a report on the Palestinian Authority’s educational materials. In addition, he’s spoken at numerous universities and conferences across the U.S.

Resources Mentioned:

• palwatch.org

Transcript:

https://charlesmizrahi.com/podcast/2021/07/13/fight-terrorism-and-hate-with-peace-and-education/

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He lets hope guide the way … Dr. Wilfred “Bill” McClay is working to restore the soul of America. And that’s no easy feat. As misinformation about American history spreads across the country, he’s made it his mission to set the story straight. Dr. McClay discusses his motivations behind writing his latest book and its impact on readers with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Dr. McClay (00:00:00)

• For Audiences Everywhere (00:04:46)

• A Timely American Story (00:10:51)

• Bravery and The Revolution (00:18:55)

• An American Masterpiece (00:28:54)

• Context is Everything (00:35:33)

• Making History Fun Again (00:41:34)

• Historical Consciousness (00:47:26)

• The Battlefield of Information (00:56:04)

Guest Bio:

Dr. Wilfred “Bill” McClay is a professor, author and public speaker. After receiving a PhD in history from Johns Hopkins University, he went on to teach at the University of Oklahoma — where he’s the G.T. and Libby Blankenship chair. In addition, he’s also the director of the Center for the History of Liberty.

Dr. McClay has written several works on American history throughout his career. His latest book, (below), recounts the informative and inspiring events that helped shape our country into the world power that it is today.

Resources Mentioned:

• Land of Hope: An Invitation to the Great American Story

She pursued freedom and prosperity … and found both. Helen Raleigh made her way from China to America with less than $100 to her name. But through a combination of hard work and grit, she attained two master’s degrees and began a rewarding career in writing and public speaking. Raleigh discusses China's ambitions, strategies, influence and growth with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Helen Raleigh (00:00:00)

• The Chinese Government (00:04:56)

• A Wake-Up Call (00:08:10)

• The Communist Party End Game (00:15:27)

• A Great Awakening (00:21:02)

• Short Term vs. Long Term (00:28:17)

• Credit Where It’s Due (00:32:05)

• Chinese Aggression Has Backfired (00:36:46)

• The South China Sea (00:43:52)

Guest Bio:

Helen Raleigh is an entrepreneur, writer and speaker. Her writing has appeared in The Federalist — where she’s a senior contributor— The Wall Street Journal, Fox News and National Review. In addition, Raleigh has authored several books, including her award-winning autobiography: Confucius Never Said.

Raleigh was born in China and has had firsthand experience with the dramatic cultural and political changes in modern Chinese history. Her latest book, Backlash: How China's Aggression Has Backfired, examines how the Chinese Communist Party has aggressively expanded its global influence.

Resources Mentioned:

• Backlash: How China’s Aggression Has Backfired

• Confucius Never Said

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He’s challenged one of America’s largest newspapers ... Dr. Peter Wood has spent his entire career researching America’s evolving culture. His most recent book, 1620: A Critical Response to the 1619 Project, pushes back against The New York Times and examines the true starting point of American history. The former anthropology professor discusses his book — and its implications — with host Charles Mizrahi.

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Peter Wood (00:00:00)

• The 1619 Project Explained (00:01:27)

• Credibility is Everything (00:08:09)

• Changing the Curriculum (00:11:13)

• A New Historical Narrative (00:22:24)

• Reframing Civil Rights (00:30:42)

• A Blame Game (00:35:43)

• Our Urgent Response to 1619 (00:45:47)

• The Silver Lining of the 1619 Bubble (00:36:53)

Guest Bio:

Dr. Peter Wood is an anthropologist, author and former professor. After receiving his PhD from the University of Rochester, he served as a provost of The King's College in New York City. In addition, he served as associate provost and the president's chief of staff at Boston University. Today, Dr. Wood is the president of the National Association of Scholars. And in 2019, he received the Jeane Kirkpatrick Prize for Academic Freedom.

Dr. Wood has also authored several books on American culture and traditional values of liberty and equality. These include; Diversity: The Invention of a Concept (2003); A Bee in the Mouth: Anger in America Now (2007); and Diversity Rules (2020).

Resources Mentioned:

• 1620: A Critical Response to the 1619 Project

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He’s the king of all media ... Bill O’Reilly has graced our screens for over 40 years. After serving as lead anchor on The O’Reilly Factor, he moved on to host No Spin News and The O’Reilly Update. He’s also the most successful nonfiction writer of all time, with 16 No.1-ranked novels to date. The media icon discusses the latest book in his bestselling Killing series with host Charles Mizrahi.

[Editor’s Note: Please be advised that this episode contains descriptions of sexual violence. If you would like to avoid this content, please skip ahead at 00:08:06 to 00:09:30]

Topics Discussed:

• An Introduction to Bill O’Reilly (00:00:00)

• A Dedication to Family (00:04:45)

• The “Juice Man” (00:06:06)

• Filling a Gap in History (00:10:26)

• Shedding Light on True Evil (00:16:29)

• Charles “Lucky” Luciano (00:21:00)

• Arnaz & Sinatra (00:30:11)

• The Kennedys’ Involvement (00:33:00)

Guest Bio:

Bill O’Reilly’s success in broadcasting and publishing is unmatched. He kickstarted his media career with work on CBS, ABC and Inside Edition. He then served as the iconic anchor of The O'Reilly Factor for nearly two decades. While there, he grew the program to become the highest-rated cable news broadcast in the nation. Then, after nearly 40 years in broadcast television, O’Reilly moved on to host No Spin News and The O’Reilly Update — where he delivers current events with: “No spin. Just the facts.”

In addition, O’Reilly is the author of the bestselling Killing series. It currently has over 18 million books in print.

Resources Mentioned:

• Killing the Mob: The Fight Against Organized Crime in America
• Killing Kennedy: The End of Camelot
• Killing Lincoln: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever
• Killing Patton: The Strange Death of World War II's Most Audacious General

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