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Firewall with Bradley Tusk

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Politics, technology and the pursuit of happiness. Twice a week, Bradley Tusk, New York-based political strategist and venture investor, covers the collision between new ideas and the real world. His operating thesis is that you can't understand tech today without understanding politics, too. Recorded at P&T Knitwear, his bookstore / podcast studio, 180 Orchard Street, New York City.

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Bradley makes 12 bold predictions about next year, focusing on the tidal wave of AI regulation hitting state legislatures, why electricity prices will soar and put incumbents in a major bind, the inevitable mishandling of mental-health chatbots, how ... more

What happens when you walk away from a hyper-optimized New York life to immerse yourself in learning one thing? Ravi Gupta explains why he moved to Italy to study cooking, rebuild his attention span, and escape phone-and-dating-app brain rot, drawing... more

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Recent Guests

Oliver Libby
Author and political strategist with a background in venture capital.
Episode: Dare to Be Reasonable
Erika Sasson
Restorative Justice advocate and David Prize winner
Episode: Betting on New Yorkers: The David Prize
Erika Augustine
Director of the David Prize
The David Prize
Episode: Betting on New Yorkers: The David Prize
Jonathan Mahler
A journalist and author known for his insightful reporting and historical narratives.
The New York Times
Episode: LIVE FROM P&T: A Visit from an Actual God of New York
Reverend Al Sharpton
An activist and community leader, recognized as a significant civil rights figure.
Episode: LIVE FROM P&T: A Visit from an Actual God of New York
Archie Gottesman
Founder of JewBelong and former advertising executive known for humorous marketing campaigns.
JewBelong
Episode: A Brand New Day for Jews
Alec Schierenbeck
Executive Director of the New York City Charter Revision Commission
New York City Charter Revision Commission
Episode: The Best Reason for New Yorkers to Vote This Year
John Mahler
Author of "The Gods of New York" and "The Bronx is Burning"
The New York Times Magazine
Episode: Has New York Lost Its Gods?
Dan Kim
Founder of Lit Motors
Lit Motors
Episode: A Whole New Way to Get Around

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Bradley Tusk
Host and political strategist known for his insights on the intersection of technology and governance, discussing topics ranging from social issues to political strategies.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 136 ratings
  • When I want quality journalism I know I can rely on Fire wall.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Annoianoid
    a year ago
  • Great podcast!

    One of my favorite podcasts. Always a great perspective on current events, politics, tech, books and NYC.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jay A. Dubs
    United States2 years ago
  • Its ok, but I keep wanting to skip to the next chapter, and there are no chapter marks in the episodes.

    Podcast Addict
    3
    c
    2 years ago
  • My favorite podcast

    If you are a VC, entrepreneur, aspiring politician or just interested in the intersection of business and politics through a NYC lens, this should be a regular listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Douglaster NYC
    United States2 years ago
  • Firewall

    I love this podcast! Thanks so much for doing it. It’s always thought provoking and full of ideas to ponder. Wish Brad would run for office again!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Candid widow
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners praise the insightful and thought-provoking discussions that bridge the gap between politics and technology.

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#14
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#100
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#213
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#227
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#227
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#243
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A Brand New Day for Jews
Q: What do you think that means and leads to or risks? And then what do you think we do about it?
Gottesman believes that American Jews need to be proud of their identity and leverage their financial power strategically.
A Brand New Day for Jews
Q: What was that moment where it hit you like, okay, I need to go from A to B?
Archie Gottesman reflects that it was a challenge at her family's business that pushed her towards starting JewBelong.
Should You Do Your Own Thing?
Q: When you were starting out, which of these things did you really not get?
The notion that life is really variable took me a long time to learn.
The Second Tour of Duty
Q: What do we do about shoplifting and the feeling of insecurity that people have?
Mastro points to the need for legislative changes regarding bail reform and ambitions to enhance public safety while acknowledging the current drop in crime rates.
The Second Tour of Duty
Q: What has changed in society that led to the difference between people, how people behave then and how they behave now?
Mastro discusses term limits and the evolving nature of the City Council, suggesting that it has pushed politicians toward more extreme positions.

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1. Oliver Libby
2. Erika Sasson
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5. Reverend Al Sharpton
6. Archie Gottesman
7. Alec Schierenbeck
8. John Mahler

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