Why does one of the world’s wealthiest men want to fund a database full of U.S. facts and figures? Steve Ballmer, former Microsoft executive and founder of USAfacts.org, joins Jamie at Dispatch HQ to discuss his philanthropic efforts.

The Agenda:

—Saying no to Mitt Romney (back in the day)

—Figures on immigration, healthcare, and debt

—Data-based decision-making

—The aftermath of Hamas’ October 7 attack

—The impact of AI

—Funding Harvard

Show Notes:

—The Atlantic: The Golden Age of American Jews is Ending

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