Comedian Andy Jiang joins the pod. We discuss standup comedy, content creation, Congress's proposed Tik Tok ban, Chinese history, and the Three Body Problem.

Economics Professor Geoffrey Woglom joins the pod to discuss the health of the US economy. We explore how effectively the economy serves the interests of most Americans, covering topics such as wealth inequality, socio-economic mobility, and the feasibility of homeownership. Additionally, we take a deeper dive into the surge in inflation since late 2021. What caused it? How adequately did policy makers respond? And what is the impact on the pocketbooks of the average person?

Author Elizabeth Camarillo Gutierrez joins to discuss her memoir “My Side of the River”. Elizabeth was born in Arizona, as the daughter of immigrants without permanent immigration status. When she was fifteen, her parents were forced back to Mexico. Left alone in the United States, Elizabeth had to navigate young adulthood – from high school to college admissions and starting a career – while separated from her family. She was determined to realize her potential and to change her family’s circumstances.

Political scientist Julian Mueller-Kaler joins for a conversation on geopolitics. We discuss America's unique position as the preeminent global power since WW2. Is this strategic position changing with the rise of peer competitors China and Russia? How should the United States grapple with a world that is increasingly multipolar?