Live from Crooked Con, Alex Wagner hosts a discussion with Sen. Brian Schatz, Sen. Ruben Gallego, and Rep. Pramila Jayapal about what America would look like with Democrats in charge of one or both chambers, and how we sell Americans on that vision. Then, former FTC Chair Lina Khan joins Tommy Vietor to talk about the power of good ideas and how progressives can keep up the fight against the tech monopolies threatening to swamp America.
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Amy and Nick Dunn have the perfect life and are the perfect couple until they reach a breaking point, revealing their true selves. The book that spawned dozens of imitators but few peers, Gillian Flynn’s Gone Girl is this week’s read on the latest Books We’ve Loved. Andrew Limbong and B. A. Parker are joined by Greta Johnsen to divulge how this suspense thriller continuously brings fans back to this story. Special guest, Andrea Bartz, shares how being from the Midwest, like Flynn, is your best tool to write a mystery.
Greta’s Recommendation: ‘Fates and Furies’ by Lauren Groff
Parker’s Recommendation: ‘My Sister, the Serial Killer’ by Oyinkan Braithwaite
Andrew’s Recommendation: ‘Liars’ by Sarah Manguso
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For months, the share prices of tech companies have marched seemingly-ever upward, driven by fevered excitement about the potential of Artificial Intelligence. But many are now voicing fears that this surge might turn out to be a bubble, which could burst with damaging effects.
So do we have to rely on vibes? Or can we use data to tell us about the risk that AI might go pop?
Nathan Gower discovers what the numbers tell us about the health of the stock market.
Guests:
Katie Martin, markets columnist at the Financial Times
Simon French, Chief Economist and Head of Research at investment company Panmure Liberum
Presenter and Producer: Nathan Gower
Series Producer: Tom Colls
Editor: Richard Vadon
Sound Engineer: Andy Mills