Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson joins the podcast to discuss America's approach to foreign affairs. He recaps how he became a skeptic of U.S. interventions abroad. We also explore whether Donald Trump represents a threat to the Washington D.C. status quo, or more of the same. This is part 2 of our discussion. Part 1 will be on Patreon,

The pod welcomes Kharay Kenyatta, a wealth advisor at Goldman Sachs and an entrepreneur. We discuss how Kharay built a successful side-business in networking and events, while working a demanding day job on Wall Street. We also explore the roles that community and family play in Kharay’s business and his life journey.

Mike Zamansky is a legendary computer science educator in New York City. He has worked in industry, at Goldman Sachs and Google. For over 20 years, he built and led the computer science program at Stuyvesant High School, one of the leading math & science high schools in America. The program has launched countless prominent careers in Silicon Valley. Mike joins The Dino Podcast to discuss the tech job market, the impact of large language models (LLMs), and the future of computer science education.

My brain trust Ardalan Tajalli and Gustavo Menendez return to talk politics & economics. We discuss the rise of the populist right-wing across European elections and in the US. We contrast that with the recent elections in Mexico. We debate the legal cases faced by Trump. The gang also discusses the rising national debt in the US and whether it poses a risk for US economic and political leadership in the world. Finally, we wrap up with the Bodega Corner.

Arnaud Bertrand and I discuss the US–China relationship. It is the story of an established world power grappling with the rise of a peer competitor. We explore how this competition plays out in the realms of economics, technology, and geopolitics. Arnaud is a serial entrepreneur turned renowned geopolitical commentator. Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/RnaudBertrand ... And check out his latest venture, Mi & Qi: https://www.meandqi.com/

Zofi joins the pod to talk about her unique tattoo art. She recaps how a career in art education and painting led her to become a renowned NYC tattoo artist. We also chat about the immigrant experience in New York and our mutual love for BBL Drizzy. Follow her work on her Instagram: @zofiaart

Denis Beslic is a product manager at Spotify. We discuss (1) his career across Uber, Meta/Facebook, and Spotify; (2) the game-changing tech platform shifts he has experienced; and (3) the state of the tech job market and economy. Denis has worked in product and data roles at several unicorn tech firms. He shares his unique insights on machine learning, recommendation engines, generative AI, blockchain, and his favorite sci-fi anime.

Wemi, a renowned DJ, producer, and fashion model, joins the pod. Wemi discusses her upbringing in the Bronx, her cultural roots, and all the influences that shaped her unique music.

Ardalan Tajalli and Gustavo Menendez join to discuss politics, technology, business, and the economy. (1) Politics: What are the prospects for Donald Trump's re-election? Where does anti-establishment political sentiment come from? (2) Technology: How significant is the platform shift represented by GPT and large language models? (3) Economy: Is there a white-collar recession in tech, banking, and consulting? How bad is the housing crisis?

A conversation with documentary filmmaker Chris Leslie. We discuss his upcoming documentary about the Partisan Memorial Cemetery in Mostar, Bosnia & Herzegovina. Built after World War 2 to honor young partisans who gave their lives fighting against fascism, the memorial is a cultural and artistic treasure. In recent years, it has come under attack from far-right and neo-fascist groups. Today, NGOs list the Partisan Memorial Cemetery as one of Europe’s seven most at-risk cultural heritage sites. To support the production of Chris’s upcoming film, please contact him directly at [email protected], and visit his website: https://www.chrisleslie.com.