To forgive the big lie he told the American people? Bradley weighs the evidence. Plus, he reality-checks Canada’s dilemma on how to deal with Trump: “I know Canadians are famous for being nice. Thoughtful. Decent. Those are great qualities in human beings. But in a knife fight with Donald Trump, none of them matter.”

[00:00:21] – Overview of podcast topics: Joe Biden's presidency, Trump's inauguration, Canada’s approach to Trump, and scaffolding projects in New York.

[00:00:40] – Discussion of Joe Biden's presidency: successes and failures.

[00:03:31] – Legislative achievements: Infrastructure bill, Inflation Reduction Act, CHIPS Act, and American Rescue Plan.

[00:06:00] – Foreign policy review: Ukraine, Israel, and Afghanistan withdrawal.

[00:07:26] – Climate actions: Inflation Reduction Act's impact and Trump's opposition.

[00:10:16] – Tech policy: Antitrust efforts, TikTok ban, and limitations in regulatory success.

[00:15:52] – Stability and governance under Biden: COVID management, appointments, and absence of chaos compared to Trump.

[00:18:48] – Biden's failings: Soft corruption, lying to the public, and mishandling immigration.

[00:20:46] – Inflation and public perception.

[00:24:45] – Immigration crisis and its mismanagement.

[00:28:30] – Failures in tech policy and regulatory progress.

[00:34:39] – Overall grading of Biden's presidency: A mix of B, B-minus, and C.

[00:37:19] – Canada and Trump: Challenges with tariffs and potential strategies.

[00:45:30] – Commentary on Canadian CEOs and political strategies.

Are we there yet? Lee Drutman thinks so. Bradley talks to the senior fellow at the New America Foundation and prominent thinker on political reform about how expanding the number of parties can restore healthy conflict in our politics. "If 30 percent of people in New York City support Trump," asks Drutman, "then how come 30 percent of the seats on the City Council are not Republican?"

Lee Drutman's latest in NYT: Opinion | How to Fix America’s Two-Party Problem

Would a strong mayor and governor have saved LA from much of the horrific destruction? Probably not. But that doesn't mean there won't be massive political fallout — as well as an opportunity for new leaders and ideas to emerge. Bradley surveys the new landscape. Mayor Emanuel, anyone? Plus, he considers the end of TikTok as we know and love it, while he and Bob Greenlee debate the finer points about Meta's about-face on factchecking.

00:03:39 – Wildfires in LA: Political fallout and Karen Bass’s potential recall.

00:10:26 – Recall Candidates: Speculation on who might replace Mayor Bass.

00:19:17 – 2028 Olympics: How the fires could affect LA’s readiness.

00:30:15 – TikTok Ban: Congress's push to force ByteDance to sell TikTok.

00:35:55 – Universal School Meals: Hochul’s budget and related state efforts.

00:37:08 – Congestion Pricing: Will it improve NYC’s traffic and transit?

00:39:17 – Meta Ends Fact-Checking: Debate on Meta’s new content moderation approach.

This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.

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As cities and states increasingly explore new approaches to public education, navigating the complex landscape of options can be overwhelming for parents. Bradley talks to Joe Connor, CEO and founder of Odyssey, a technology company part of the Tusk Venture Partners portfolio that helps families access high-quality education for their children.

This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.

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Does American life feel like it's spiraling out of control to you? Bradley identifies the four main agents of chaos and anxiety, as well as potential remedies for each one. Plus, he talks about why interaction with strangers is good for us, which activities deserve nonprofit status and which don't, and the new TV show he binged on the flight home from LA.

This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.

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Can social media be reformed in time to spare the next generation? Bradley sits down with Steven Rosenbaum of the Sustainable Media Center and Emma Lembke of LOG OFF to discuss intergenerational collaboration, grassroots advocacy, and the need for systemic change to create a healthier digital future.

On vacation in Los Angeles, Bradley raves about the city - from the cultural diversity and the food to the fabulous signage, the state-of-the-art sports facilities and the dorms at UCLA. He even digs the shopping there. Plus, he describes "a sorta near death experience" in a driverless Waymo, but says it doesn't dampen his enthusiasm for the technology in the least.

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At every step of her life, Leslie Feinzaig got ahead by never fitting in. The founder and managing director of Seattle-based Graham & Walker talks to Bradley about her unique family history and upbringing, her circuitous route to Harvard Business School and how working at a huge company inspired her to be an entrepreneur, launch the Female Founders Alliance and — ultimately — start her own venture fund. Then came VCs for Kamala, which taught her a new set of skills.

This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.

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What is it about American presidents that they almost always leave office looking diminished and beaten down? Bradley offers advice on avoiding a graceless exit. Plus, he admires happiness guru Daniel GIlbert's theory of "feeling full", explains the implications of Daniel Penny's not-guilty verdict for next year's mayoral contenders and makes a bold pronouncement on Bill Belichick's prospects for a comeback.

Lobbying, once the art of golf, good cigars and calling in favors, evolved over the years into an array of slippery moves, strategies and tactics. But is Trump turning back the clock? Bradley talks to Brody Mullins, co-author with his brother Luke of the book The Wolves of K Street: The Secret History of How Big Money Took Over Big Government. "In the 1980s," says Mullins, "Trump was soaking up the world of power brokers like Paul Manafort and Roger Stone, and it shaped his view that the only thing that matters is winning. Negative campaigning, manipulating the media—he learned that it didn’t matter what was true, only that it worked."

This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City’s only free podcast recording studio.

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