<p>In a continuation of last week's special episode, Bradley explains why American politics must escape the trap of Hobbes and embrace the freedom of Rousseau. Plus, he proposes a radical (and ridiculous?) new form of summer games and comes clean about his own airport demeanor.</p>

In a continuation of last week's special episode, Bradley explains why American politics must escape the trap of Hobbes and embrace the freedom of Rousseau. Plus, he proposes a radical (and ridiculous?) new form of summer games and comes clean about his own airport demeanor.

Where's Rousseau When We Need Him?

Politics, technology and the pursuit of happiness. Twice a week, Bradley Tusk, New York-based political strategist and venture investor, covers the collision between new ideas and the real world. His operating thesis is that you can't understand tech today without understanding politics, too. Recorded at P&T Knitwear, his bookstore / podcast studio, 180 Orchard Street, New York City.

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Politics, technology and the pursuit of happiness. Twice a week, Bradley Tusk, New York-based political strategist and venture investor, covers the collision between new ideas and the real world. His operating thesis is that you can't understand tech today without understanding politics, too. Recorded at P&amp;T Knitwear, his bookstore / podcast studio, 180 Orchard Street, New York City.

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