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For 150 years, American democracy has tried—and repeatedly failed—to rein in corporate power. In this episode, Bill and Nancy trace the original Gilded Age to today’s billionaire class to ask a troubling question: Why does business keep winning?

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Over the past few decades women have played a greater role in the workplace. Their increased involvement has not been without issues, for them and apparently for some men. In this episode I interview Nancy Lasher about her experiences as a professional, those of her peers, and what she has heard from the younger generation of women at work.

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In this episode we describe how technology and competition drove dramatic changes in in-home entertainment. Consumers gained access and choices never before available. Now, after the “creative destruction” phase we wonder if the industry will become more concentrated and less competitive.

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In this episode Nancy and Bill explore ultra-processed, supplements, and the marketing messages that sustain them. American foods have been supersized and it shows with 43% of adults classified as obese. What can be done?

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Recently the White House announced that the economy is “Back on Track.” Yet, numerous economist and even the CEO of JP Morgan Chase say stocks are over-valued, resembling an economic bubble. We examine the data.

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For decades conservative economists have railed against government intervention in business, actions that undercut a laissez-faire philosophy. Where are their complaints now? In this podcast we look at the current and apparently continuing intervention of the White House in business operations - taking ownership, demanding royalties, even halting or changing operational decisions. Is this new industrial policy? Or is this something else?

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In this episode we have a thought provoking discussion with Isabel Koval. A recent graduate of the University of Cambridge with masters degree in the Ethics of AI, Isabel shares why the AI hype may be overblown. More importantly, she describes  multiple ethical concerns associated with this rapidly developing technology.

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In the episode we explore CEO Pay - misaligned from performance and multiples above CEO pay of comparable non-US companies. From 1978 to 2023, CEO pay increased by 1,085%. During that span of time average worker pay increased 24%. By 2023 the ratio of CEO pay to average worker pay reached 290:1. The increased in CEO pay corresponds with the increasing share of wealth of the top .1% of households and growing income inequality.

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In this episode TCNJ and NYU alum Christian Balevski - working at the intersection. of software engineering, innovation and emerging technology in finance - discusses the use and future of AI in the workplace. Christian connects the dots between AI and project ROI and discusses how students may want to consider the role of AI in their careers.

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Sellers bombard us with messages to buy, buy, buy — and the resulting consumption culture drives America’s economy. Consumer spending makes up about 68% of our GDP, far more than in Germany, Denmark, or Canada. But here’s the catch: the top 10% of U.S. households account for nearly half of all that spending. What happens when the bottom 50–80% of households run out of room in their budgets? We may be getting a preview. Kroger, Barnes & Noble, Olive Garden, Chipotle, and McDonald’s have all reported that lower-income customers are cutting back — just as the economy hovers on the edge of stagnation.