We're closing in on the dream of flying cars — which won't be quite like The Jetsons, but they're getting there. Bradley talks to helicopter pilot and Senior Editor at The Air Current Elan Head, on Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (EVTOL) aircraft, the big players and tricky regulation in this industry, and about how flying cars could change the way we live.Be sure to pre-order Obvious In Hindsight, Bradley's debut novel that imagines a not-too-distant future when flying cars could be legalized in the skies above American cities. This episode was taped at P&amp;T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and visit the Firewall website.

We're closing in on the dream of flying cars — which won't be quite like The Jetsons, but they're getting there. Bradley talks to helicopter pilot and Senior Editor at The Air Current <a href="https://theaircurrent.com/author/elan1073068/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Elan Head</a>, on Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (EVTOL) aircraft, the big players and tricky regulation in this industry, and about how flying cars could change the way we live.Be sure to pre-order <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Obvious-Hindsight-Bradley-Tusk/dp/B0C2N6X1G1/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Obvious In Hindsight</a>, Bradley's debut novel that imagines a not-too-distant future when flying cars could be legalized in the skies above American cities. This episode was taped at <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/podcasts/about-the-podcast-studio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">P&amp;T Knitwear</a> at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: <a href="http://info@firewall.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">info@firewall.media</a>Subscribe to Bradley's <a href="http://eepurl.com/gDNbZv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">weekly newsletter</a>, follow Bradley on <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleytusk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and visit the <a href="https://www.firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Firewall website</a>.

Fly, Car, Fly!

When thousands of kids converged on Union Square Park last week to see their favorite social-media celebrity, they took New York City by surprise. But there's no reason, argues Bradley, that our government shouldn't be monitoring these super popular platforms and be better prepared to keep the peace. Plus, why the Manhattan DA's case against Trump must wait, the spectacle of unicorns in freefall and the case for caffeinated seltzer.This episode was taped at P&amp;T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and visit the Firewall website.

When thousands of kids converged on Union Square Park last week to see their favorite social-media celebrity, they took New York City by surprise. But there's no reason, argues Bradley, that our government shouldn't be monitoring these super popular platforms and be better prepared to keep the peace. Plus, why the Manhattan DA's case against Trump must wait, the spectacle of unicorns in freefall and the case for caffeinated seltzer.This episode was taped at <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/podcasts/about-the-podcast-studio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">P&amp;T Knitwear</a> at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: <a href="http://info@firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">info@firewall.media</a>Subscribe to Bradley's <a href="http://eepurl.com/gDNbZv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">weekly newsletter</a>, follow Bradley on <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleytusk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and visit the <a href="https://www.firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Firewall website</a>.

How to Forecast the Next Human Storm

Who does Bradley turn to first when he's got a crazy new idea? His text group of fellow political consultants, of course. Two members -- pollster Jef Pollock and comms savant Howard Wolfson — join him for a special episode of Firewall. Topics include the sheer terror of a Biden-Trump rematch, the future of democracy in Israel and Bradley's punchlist for fixing New York City. Plus Howard explains what George Washington did during the Battle of Brooklyn.

Who does Bradley turn to first when he's got a crazy new idea? His text group of fellow political consultants, of course. Two members -- pollster Jef Pollock and comms savant Howard Wolfson — join him for a special episode of Firewall. Topics include the sheer terror of a Biden-Trump rematch, the future of democracy in Israel and Bradley's punchlist for fixing New York City. Plus Howard explains what George Washington did during the Battle of Brooklyn.

The Political Consultant Text Group

As the President sags to 40 percent approval ratings, Trump's increasingly likely nomination is good — because Biden can probably beat him again — but scary because what if he doesn't? Plus, Larry Gagosian's secrets to success, a split decision on Oppenheimer and further proof that New York City has given up on the war on guns.This episode was taped at P&amp;T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and visit the Firewall website.

As the President sags to 40 percent approval ratings, Trump's increasingly likely nomination is good — because Biden can probably beat him again — but scary because what if he doesn't? Plus, Larry Gagosian's secrets to success, a split decision on Oppenheimer and further proof that New York City has given up on the war on guns.This episode was taped at <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/podcasts/about-the-podcast-studio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">P&amp;T Knitwear</a> at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: <a href="http://info@firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">info@firewall.media</a>Subscribe to Bradley's <a href="http://eepurl.com/gDNbZv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">weekly newsletter</a>, follow Bradley on <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleytusk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and visit the <a href="https://www.firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Firewall website</a>.

Why Biden's Worst Enemy is Also His Best Friend

What's the best way to help businesses reduce waste? Bradley talks to Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli and Laura Rosenshine, co-founders of WATS, about using software to solve the thorniest of human problems. "Our careers are garbage," says Danberg-Ficarelli, "we're proud of that."This episode was taped at P&amp;T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and visit the Firewall website.

What's the best way to help businesses reduce waste? Bradley talks to Meredith Danberg-Ficarelli and Laura Rosenshine, co-founders of <a href="https://getwats.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">WATS</a>, about using software to solve the thorniest of human problems. "Our careers are garbage," says Danberg-Ficarelli, "we're proud of that."This episode was taped at <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/podcasts/about-the-podcast-studio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">P&amp;T Knitwear</a> at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: <a href="http://info@firewall.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">info@firewall.media</a>Subscribe to Bradley's <a href="http://eepurl.com/gDNbZv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">weekly newsletter</a>, follow Bradley on <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleytusk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and visit the <a href="https://www.firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Firewall website</a>.

Disrupting Trash

After struggling for years to make meditation a regular practice, Bradley finally developed an approach that works for him. He describes his experience and how it's changed his life.This episode was taped at P&amp;T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and visit the Firewall website.

After struggling for years to make meditation a regular practice, Bradley finally developed an approach that works for him. He describes his experience and how it's changed his life.This episode was taped at <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/podcasts/about-the-podcast-studio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">P&amp;T Knitwear</a> at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: <a href="http://info@firewall.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">info@firewall.media</a>Subscribe to Bradley's <a href="http://eepurl.com/gDNbZv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">weekly newsletter</a>, follow Bradley on <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleytusk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and visit the <a href="https://www.firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Firewall website</a>.

A Rest Stop for the Mind

When Miles Taylor wrote the incendiary editorial in the New York Times in 2018 about his experience inside the Trump administration, he knew full well it could blow up his life. But he had no idea of what it would take to rebuild it.Be sure to buy Miles' new book, Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the Next Trump and listen to his new podcast, The Whistleblowers: Inside The Trump Administration.This episode was taped at P&amp;T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and visit the Firewall website.

When Miles Taylor wrote the incendiary editorial in the New York Times in 2018 about his experience inside the Trump administration, he knew full well it could blow up his life. But he had no idea of what it would take to rebuild it.Be sure to buy Miles' new book, <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/item/gQpiPqSJBXh3hC0kqki8mg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Blowback: A Warning to Save Democracy from the Next Trump</a> and listen to his new podcast, <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/78NRNLDe0NdkRCzQUrXV1x" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Whistleblowers: Inside The Trump Administration</a>.This episode was taped at <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/podcasts/about-the-podcast-studio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">P&amp;T Knitwear</a> at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: <a href="http://info@firewall.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">info@firewall.media</a>Subscribe to Bradley's <a href="http://eepurl.com/gDNbZv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">weekly newsletter</a>, follow Bradley on <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleytusk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and visit the <a href="https://www.firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Firewall website</a>.

'I Wake Up a Lot of Mornings and Still Wish I Was Anonymous'

In her proactive approach to AI, Lina Khan, chairwoman of the FTC, is betting on the government's ability to get ahead of a problem, says Bradley. Plus, he floats a plan to fix public housing once and for all, analyzes what's at stake in the Hollywood strike and gives Mission Impossible a surprising grade.[1:16] Bradley's new NY Daily News op-ed on what migrants can contribute to our economy and what government needs to do to get them working[11:37] FTC investigation of OpenAI[18:55] AI, political campaigns, and Hollywood strikes[26:20] The immense costs and future of public housing in NYC [32:17] Recommendations of the weekThis episode was taped at P&amp;T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and visit the Firewall website.

In her proactive approach to AI, Lina Khan, chairwoman of the FTC, is betting on the government's ability to get ahead of a problem, says Bradley. Plus, he floats a plan to fix public housing once and for all, analyzes what's at stake in the Hollywood strike and gives Mission Impossible a surprising grade.[1:16] Bradley's <a href="https://www.nydailynews.com/opinion/ny-oped-migrants-are-a-plus-not-a-burden-20230716-wjtxod5ddzh5rmxqxpib7opudm-story.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">new NY Daily News op-ed</a> on what migrants can contribute to our economy and what government needs to do to get them working[11:37] FTC investigation of OpenAI[18:55] AI, political campaigns, and Hollywood strikes[26:20] The immense costs and future of public housing in NYC [32:17] Recommendations of the weekThis episode was taped at <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/podcasts/about-the-podcast-studio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">P&amp;T Knitwear</a> at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: <a href="http://info@firewall.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">info@firewall.media</a>Subscribe to Bradley's <a href="http://eepurl.com/gDNbZv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">weekly newsletter</a>, follow Bradley on <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleytusk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and visit the <a href="https://www.firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Firewall website</a>.

The Art of Preventative Regulation

That young people coming out of high school can't find decent jobs, and employers can't find qualified workers, is a serious indictment of our education system, argues Howard Wolfson, head of education programs for Bloomberg Philanthropies, veteran political guy and all-around friend of the pod. Howard joins Bradley for a wide-ranging discussion about how to fix schools. Plus, Howard makes a surprising personal admission about Disney World.[4:15] Howard Wolfson's personal background in the education sector[5:15] What works and what doesn't work with education today?[7:59] How do we improve teacher quality?[17:28] Bloomberg Philanthropies' work with the private sector and high schools to create options that specifically train students for high-demand careers at local employers.[26:48] Is going to college still a worthwhile endeavor?[37:39] What is the state of the education reform movement today?[39:17] How is Mayor Adams doing on education?[43:03] Is there a Biden education ideology?[44:06] 2024 predictions[48:32] Are fewer people going to Disney?Full episode transcript available on the Firewall website.This episode was taped at P&amp;T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and visit the Firewall website.

That young people coming out of high school can't find decent jobs, and employers can't find qualified workers, is a serious indictment of our education system, argues Howard Wolfson, head of education programs for Bloomberg Philanthropies, veteran political guy and all-around friend of the pod. Howard joins Bradley for a wide-ranging discussion about how to fix schools. Plus, Howard makes a surprising personal admission about Disney World.[4:15] Howard Wolfson's personal background in the education sector[5:15] What works and what doesn't work with education today?[7:59] How do we improve teacher quality?[17:28] Bloomberg Philanthropies' work with the private sector and high schools to create options that specifically train students for high-demand careers at local employers.[26:48] Is going to college still a worthwhile endeavor?[37:39] What is the state of the education reform movement today?[39:17] How is Mayor Adams doing on education?[43:03] Is there a Biden education ideology?[44:06] 2024 predictions[48:32] Are fewer people going to Disney?Full episode transcript available on the <a href="https://www.firewall.media/episodes" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Firewall website</a>.This episode was taped at <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/podcasts/about-the-podcast-studio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">P&amp;T Knitwear</a> at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: <a href="http://info@firewall.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">info@firewall.media</a>Subscribe to Bradley's <a href="http://eepurl.com/gDNbZv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">weekly newsletter</a>, follow Bradley on <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleytusk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and visit the <a href="https://www.firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Firewall website</a>.

A Mess on the Ladder of Success

If New York City has any hope of cleaning up the disastrous proliferation of illegal weed shops, it needs to summon the mad-dog spirit of ol' Rudy Giuliani -- though not Rudy himself. Definitely not that. Plus, Bradley on City Hall's ridiculous handling of the dead-cop photo, why it makes no sense to separate boys and girls in competitive sports and what David Brooks gets right about being a Mets fan.Discussed on today's episode:Why I Still Love the New York Mets, by David Brooks, The New York Times (7/6/23)The Mayor Had a Photo of a Fallen Officer. Was His Story About It True?, by David Brooks, The New York TimesThis episode was taped at P&amp;T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and visit the Firewall website.

If New York City has any hope of cleaning up the disastrous proliferation of illegal weed shops, it needs to summon the mad-dog spirit of ol' Rudy Giuliani -- though not Rudy himself. Definitely not that. Plus, Bradley on City Hall's ridiculous handling of the dead-cop photo, why it makes no sense to separate boys and girls in competitive sports and what David Brooks gets right about being a Mets fan.Discussed on today's episode:<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/06/opinion/new-york-mets-mlb-fans.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Why I Still Love the New York Mets</a>, by David Brooks, The New York Times (7/6/23)<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/06/nyregion/mayor-adams-photo-venable-fake.html" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Mayor Had a Photo of a Fallen Officer. Was His Story About It True?</a>, by David Brooks, The New York TimesThis episode was taped at <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/podcasts/about-the-podcast-studio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">P&amp;T Knitwear</a> at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: <a href="http://info@firewall.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">info@firewall.media</a>Subscribe to Bradley's <a href="http://eepurl.com/gDNbZv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">weekly newsletter</a>, follow Bradley on <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleytusk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and visit the <a href="https://www.firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Firewall website</a>.

What Would Rudy Do?

Tech, politics and culture are the subjects of Bradley Tusk's free-wheeling, twice-weekly podcast. He brings you inside the room where entrepreneurs, investors, policy makers, strategists and journalists reveal what's really on their minds.

How do you work up the nerve to write a novel in this day and age? Bradley talks to David Goodwillie, author of Kings County and American Subversive, about the enduring appeal of long, complex, character-rich stories.This episode was taped at P&amp;T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and visit the Firewall website.

How do you work up the nerve to write a novel in this day and age? Bradley talks to David Goodwillie, author of <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/item/ULpFLNJxI5bRwjEizV-RPw" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Kings County</a> and <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/item/mgXnLR7gCg87zsOGS1mYqg" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">American Subversive</a>, about the enduring appeal of long, complex, character-rich stories.This episode was taped at <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/podcasts/about-the-podcast-studio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">P&amp;T Knitwear</a> at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: <a href="http://info@firewall.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">info@firewall.media</a>Subscribe to Bradley's <a href="http://eepurl.com/gDNbZv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">weekly newsletter</a>, follow Bradley on <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleytusk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and visit the <a href="https://www.firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Firewall website</a>.

'You Have to be Interested in Everything'

That's all it takes to win a seat on the New York City Council — a slam-dunk argument for mobile voting if ever there was one. Plus, Bradley on how the war over affirmative action obscures the deeper problem with education.This episode was taped at P&amp;T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and visit the Firewall website.

That's all it takes to win a seat on the New York City Council — a slam-dunk argument for mobile voting if ever there was one. Plus, Bradley on how the war over affirmative action obscures the deeper problem with education.This episode was taped at <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/podcasts/about-the-podcast-studio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">P&amp;T Knitwear</a> at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: <a href="http://info@firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">info@firewall.media</a>Subscribe to Bradley's <a href="http://eepurl.com/gDNbZv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">weekly newsletter</a>, follow Bradley on <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleytusk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and visit the <a href="https://www.firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Firewall website</a>.

How Hard Can It Be to Get 3,000 Votes?

What do young Americans want from politics and media today? Bradley talks to Aidan Kohn-Murphy, the founder of Gen-Z for Change, and Avalon Zborovsky-Fenster, the founder of InternshipGirl and board member of the Sustainable Media Center, about why they want to build bridges to older generations, how online platforms like TikTok can better protect users, and what their generation thinks about AI.This episode was taped at P&amp;T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and visit the Firewall website.[1:28] How does Gen Z see the world?[7:30] How does Gen Z filter and fact-check media?[11:06] Gen-Z's views on legacy media[14:00] How does social media contribute to mental health challenges in Gen-Z?[16:35] How would you change the internet?[20:42] The rise of AI[23:04] Section 230: Keep it or dump it?[26:55] How can other generations better communicate with Gen-Z?[34:35] How could mobile voting get more young people to vote?[35:25] How could Gen-Z be more engaged in the political and electoral process?[42:55] What's one thing that older generations need to understand about Gen-Z?

What do young Americans want from politics and media today? Bradley talks to <a href="https://twitter.com/AidanKohnMurphy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Aidan Kohn-Murphy</a>, the founder of <a href="https://genzforchange.org/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Gen-Z for Change</a>, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/avalonfenster/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Avalon Zborovsky-Fenster</a>, the founder of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/internshipgirl/?hl=en" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">InternshipGirl</a> and board member of the Sustainable Media Center, about why they want to build bridges to older generations, how online platforms like TikTok can better protect users, and what their generation thinks about AI.This episode was taped at <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/podcasts/about-the-podcast-studio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">P&amp;T Knitwear</a> at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: <a href="http://info@firewall.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">info@firewall.media</a>Subscribe to Bradley's <a href="http://eepurl.com/gDNbZv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">weekly newsletter</a>, follow Bradley on <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleytusk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and visit the <a href="https://www.firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Firewall website</a>.[1:28] How does Gen Z see the world?[7:30] How does Gen Z filter and fact-check media?[11:06] Gen-Z's views on legacy media[14:00] How does social media contribute to mental health challenges in Gen-Z?[16:35] How would you change the internet?[20:42] The rise of AI[23:04] Section 230: Keep it or dump it?[26:55] How can other generations better communicate with Gen-Z?[34:35] How could mobile voting get more young people to vote?[35:25] How could Gen-Z be more engaged in the political and electoral process?[42:55] What's one thing that older generations need to understand about Gen-Z?

Gen Z is Not Out to Get Us

It’s impossible for outsiders to know what’s going on in Russia, much less influence the outcome. But it reminds us, says Bradley, that Americans ought to be concerned about our own Putin — aka Donald Trump — and what could happen if he is convicted of espionage. January 6 times 1000? Plus, Bradley considers the alternatives to ever harsher laws against fentanyl, what fringe candidates really get out of running for president, why giving Supreme Court justices a huge raise is unlikely to make them forego luxury fishing trips and how ‘The Bear’ connects.[1:10] Latest in Russia[2:50] Our own Putin — Trump — and the case against him[5:06] The 2024 GOP field, why they are running, and how they will handle Trump[16:26] Gen-Z homebuyers[20:06] Harsher laws against fentanyl[29:05] Recommendations of The WeekThis episode was taped at P&amp;T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and visit the Firewall website.

It’s impossible for outsiders to know what’s going on in Russia, much less influence the outcome. But it reminds us, says Bradley, that Americans ought to be concerned about our own Putin — aka Donald Trump — and what could happen if he is convicted of espionage. January 6 times 1000? Plus, Bradley considers the alternatives to ever harsher laws against fentanyl, what fringe candidates really get out of running for president, why giving Supreme Court justices a huge raise is unlikely to make them forego luxury fishing trips and how ‘The Bear’ connects.[1:10] Latest in Russia[2:50] Our own Putin — Trump — and the case against him[5:06] The 2024 GOP field, why they are running, and how they will handle Trump[16:26] Gen-Z homebuyers[20:06] Harsher laws against fentanyl[29:05] Recommendations of The WeekThis episode was taped at <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/podcasts/about-the-podcast-studio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">P&amp;T Knitwear</a> at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: <a href="http://info@firewall.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">info@firewall.media</a>Subscribe to Bradley's <a href="http://eepurl.com/gDNbZv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">weekly newsletter</a>, follow Bradley on <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleytusk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and visit the <a href="https://www.firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Firewall website</a>.

Our Own Putin

And other practical lessons from the legendary third season of 'The Wire', which Bradley assigns to students of his Columbia Business School class on disruption. (Originally posted May 4, 2021).Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and visit the Firewall website.Pre-order Bradley's debut novel, Obvious in Hindsight (release date: November 7, 2023)

And other practical lessons from the legendary third season of 'The Wire', which Bradley assigns to students of his Columbia Business School class on disruption. (Originally posted May 4, 2021).Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: <a href="http://info@firewall.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">info@firewall.media</a>Subscribe to Bradley's <a href="http://eepurl.com/gDNbZv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">weekly newsletter</a>, follow Bradley on <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleytusk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and visit the <a href="https://www.firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Firewall website</a>.Pre-order Bradley's debut novel, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Obvious-Hindsight-Bradley-Tusk/dp/B0C2N6X1G1/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Obvious in Hindsight</a> (release date: November 7, 2023)

From the Vault: The Fatal Naiveté of Stringer Bell

If we accept that social norms are constantly changing, where do we go from here — more forgiving or less? Bradley talks to Tim Urban, preeminent blogger, author and big thinker, about reasons to not despair. Plus, Tim reflects on how his epic blog post from 2015 on Elon Musk has held up.This episode was taped at P&amp;T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and visit the Firewall website.

If we accept that social norms are constantly changing, where do we go from here — more forgiving or less? Bradley talks to Tim Urban, preeminent blogger, author and big thinker, about reasons to not despair. Plus, Tim reflects on how his epic blog post from 2015 on Elon Musk has held up.This episode was taped at <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/podcasts/about-the-podcast-studio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">P&amp;T Knitwear</a> at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: <a href="http://info@firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">info@firewall.media</a>Subscribe to Bradley's <a href="http://eepurl.com/gDNbZv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">weekly newsletter</a>, follow Bradley on <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleytusk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and visit the <a href="https://www.firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Firewall website</a>.

How Long Before We're Ashamed of Shaming Each Other?

Texting someone else during a Zoom call is annoying, disrespectful and sometimes completely necessary. Bradley reveals his top 20 tactics for having time to do everything he wants to do.Read the list on Bradley's MediumThis episode was taped at P&amp;T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and visit the Firewall website.

Texting someone else during a Zoom call is annoying, disrespectful and sometimes completely necessary. Bradley reveals his top 20 tactics for having time to do everything he wants to do.<a href="https://bradleytusk.medium.com/how-to-have-all-the-time-in-the-world-771eac1a67df" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Read the list on Bradley's Medium</a>This episode was taped at <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/podcasts/about-the-podcast-studio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">P&amp;T Knitwear</a> at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: <a href="http://info@firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">info@firewall.media</a>Subscribe to Bradley's <a href="http://eepurl.com/gDNbZv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">weekly newsletter</a>, follow Bradley on <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleytusk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and visit the <a href="https://www.firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Firewall website</a>.

How to Have All the Time in the World

This year's Gotham Book Prize was shared by Stories from the Tenants Downstairs by Sidik Fofana and The Sewing Girl's Tale by John Wood Sweet. In this special double episode, Bradley sits down with each of these great storytellers to explore their meticulous depictions of urban life.This episode was taped at P&amp;T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and be sure to pre-order his debut novel, Obvious in Hindsight. 

This year's <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/lists/7yRVkb_K2pA" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Gotham Book Prize</a> was shared by <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/item/rPCoGQ_-yAVCtcwb0XFFDw/lists/7yRVkb_K2pA/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Stories from the Tenants Downstairs</a> by Sidik Fofana and <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/item/mvAe9UD8MdruovOtYzoe1w/lists/7yRVkb_K2pA/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">The Sewing Girl's Tale</a> by John Wood Sweet. In this special double episode, Bradley sits down with each of these great storytellers to explore their meticulous depictions of urban life.This episode was taped at <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/podcasts/about-the-podcast-studio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">P&amp;T Knitwear</a> at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: <a href="http://info@firewall.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">info@firewall.media</a>Subscribe to Bradley's <a href="http://eepurl.com/gDNbZv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">weekly newsletter</a>, follow Bradley on <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleytusk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and be sure to pre-order his debut novel, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Obvious-Hindsight-Bradley-Tusk/dp/B0C2N6X1G1/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=obvious+in+hindsight+bradley+tusk&amp;qid=1683921225&amp;sprefix=obvious+in%2Caps%2C72&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Obvious in Hindsight</a>.

A Couple of Unforgettable Books About New York City

Molly Jong-Fast

If there's one person who enjoys a rapid-fire exchange of ideas as much as Bradley, it's Molly. The author, podcaster and opinion journalist joins the Tuesday episode for a quick draw on Biden's infirmities, the New York Times' biases, Bradley's 16-percent theory and why artificial intelligence bores her more than it scares her.[6:03] Bias, media and the NY Times[14:38] Bradley's 16% theory[21:10] Biden's health[27:18] AI risk and how it will be regulated[33:18] What to do about VP Harris?[37:33] College admissions[49:03] Recommendations of the weekThis episode was taped at P&amp;T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.mediaSubscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and visit the Firewall website.

If there's one person who enjoys a rapid-fire exchange of ideas as much as Bradley, it's Molly. The author, podcaster and opinion journalist joins the Tuesday episode for a quick draw on Biden's infirmities, the New York Times' biases, Bradley's 16-percent theory and why artificial intelligence bores her more than it scares her.[6:03] Bias, media and the NY Times[14:38] Bradley's 16% theory[21:10] Biden's health[27:18] AI risk and how it will be regulated[33:18] What to do about VP Harris?[37:33] College admissions[49:03] Recommendations of the weekThis episode was taped at <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/podcasts/about-the-podcast-studio" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">P&amp;T Knitwear</a> at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: <a href="http://info@firewall.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">info@firewall.media</a>Subscribe to Bradley's <a href="http://eepurl.com/gDNbZv" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">weekly newsletter</a>, follow Bradley on <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleytusk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and visit the <a href="https://www.firewall.media/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Firewall website</a>.

Shooting It Out with Molly Jong-Fast

The Chair of the Federal Trade Commission joins Bradley in front of a live audience at P&amp;T Knitwear to discuss antitrust, AI, Taylor Swift tickets — and what it takes to get things done in Washington. Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: info@firewall.media.Be sure to subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Twitter, and pre-order Bradley's first novel, OBVIOUS IN HINDSIGHT.

The Chair of the Federal Trade Commission joins Bradley in front of a live audience at <a href="https://www.ptknitwear.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">P&amp;T Knitwear</a> to discuss antitrust, AI, Taylor Swift tickets — and what it takes to get things done in Washington. Send us an email with your thoughts on today’s episode: <a href="http://info@firewall.media" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">info@firewall.media</a>.Be sure to subscribe to Bradley's <a href="https://bradleytusk.us13.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=598eec9b2f3796f83c63c4888&amp;id=f71bd48c53" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">weekly newsletter</a>, follow Bradley on <a href="https://twitter.com/bradleytusk" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, and pre-order Bradley's first novel, <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Obvious-Hindsight-Bradley-Tusk/dp/B0C2N6X1G1/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=obvious+in+hindsight+bradley+tusk&amp;qid=1683921225&amp;sprefix=obvious+in%2Caps%2C72&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">OBVIOUS IN HINDSIGHT</a>.

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