Are elevated levels of social pathologies the inevitable by-product of having the world's most innovative, risk-tolerant economy? Bradley weighs the pros and cons of American capitalism. Plus, he sees the path to San Francisco getting its mojo back — it starts with, well, innovation and risk tolerance.

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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