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Technology, economics, LA, the world… Where the puck going? A podcast by Jim Baer that brings VCs,

06/11/2025

Episode 108 of The Puck is out now!
Jim Baer talks with Matthew Continetti—historian, writer, and Director of Domestic Policy Studies at AEI—about the past 100 years of American conservatism and the rise of today’s populist movement.
They dive into how the conservative coalition formed, why it fractured, and what the future of the Right might look like in a time of political confusion and economic pressure.
If you want smart, balanced insight into where American politics is heading, this is a must-listen.
🎧 [link in bio]

16/10/2025

What happens when liberal democracy starts to decay?
Political scientist Francis Fukuyama joins Jim Baer to talk about rising authoritarianism, populism, and the role of tech in polarization.
He also lays out a practical “abundance agenda” — streamlining government and proving it can still deliver.
🎧 New episode of The Puck out now.
🔗 Link in bio.

03/10/2025

📖✨ “The pressure is off when you stop trying to be infinite.”
In this episode of The Puck, Jim Baer talks with bestselling author Oliver Burkeman about imperfectionism, mortality, and the paradox that slowing down can make us more effective.
🎧 Listen now — link in bio.

03/09/2025

From rock stages to therapy rooms, Dan Koch has lived many lives. In this episode of The Puck, we talk about his path from music to psychology, his groundbreaking work on spiritual abuse, and why he believes reality itself is the medicine. 🎙️✨

13/08/2025

What will it take to achieve peace between Israelis and Palestinians? Veteran U.S. negotiator Aaron David Miller says the answer comes down to leadership, leverage, and realism. A must-listen conversation for anyone who cares about the region’s future. [link in bio]

24/07/2025

🧠 “We still reward excessive borrowing. We still pretend regulations are working. The truth? We’ve just kicked the can down the road.” — Anat Admati

In this week’s episode of The Puck, Stanford’s Anat Admati joins Jim to dissect the financial system’s fault lines—from crypto hype to government debt, and what real reform would look like.

🎧 Now streaming on Spotify + Apple

11/07/2025

What do Trump, tariffs, and TikTok have in common? They're all symptoms of a deeper political realignment.
This week on The Puck, John B. Judis joins me for a wide-ranging convo on what’s breaking in American politics—and whether anything is about to get fixed.
🎧 Listen here: [link in bio]

20/06/2025

On this episode of The Puck, Jim Baer speaks with NYT columnist about the dangerous trends reshaping our politics—from authoritarian instincts at home to rising instability abroad. French offers sharp insights on the rule of law, the nature of power, and the role of faith in times of uncertainty.
If you're feeling disoriented by the headlines, this conversation offers something rare: clarity, conscience, and hope.
🎧 Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.

05/06/2025

🎉 It’s our 100th episode! And we’re launching Season 9 with Jeffrey Rosen—constitutional scholar, author, and host of We the People.⁠
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He shares how ancient philosophy inspired the Founders' idea of happiness—and how reclaiming that wisdom today can reshape our mornings, our leadership, and our democracy.⁠
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✨ Plus, a few surprises (spoiler: songwriting is involved).⁠
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🎧 New episode out now → [link in bio]⁠

22/05/2025

🎙️ Greg Walton returns to The Puck: Venture Capital & Beyond for his second appearance!
Three years after our first conversation, Greg is back to discuss his new book, Ordinary Magic, and the science of how small, intentional acts can shift perspectives and reduce division.
We explore:
- The psychology of belonging
- Why discomfort can be a path to wisdom
- How listening and grace change relationships
- A simple school intervention that reduced youth recidivism by 40%
- This one’s thoughtful, timely, and full of hope.
🎧 Listen now: Link In Bio

09/05/2025

Kristian Rönn: The Darwinian Trap and Humanity’s Crossroads
On this episode of The Puck: Venture Capital & Beyond, Jim Baer sits down with Kristian Rönn—climate tech founder, AI ethicist, and author of The Darwinian Trap—to explore how humanity can escape destructive evolutionary forces and build a future rooted in shared values, long-term thinking, and spiritual renewal. A conversation about risk, responsibility, and hope at the edge of history.

24/04/2025

🔥 New episode out now: I sat down with of The New York Times to talk about politics in the Trump era, why conspiracy thinking is on the rise, and how rebuilding local communities might be our best path forward. We covered a lot—from the failures of the Obama era to the rise of Christian nationalism, and what real Democratic leadership could look like in 2025.
This one’s candid, thoughtful, and packed with insight.

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