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

08/01/2026

What does it take to build trust on the internet?
In Episode 111 of The Puck: Venture Capital & Beyond, Jim Baer sits down with Jimmy Wales, co-founder of Wikipedia, to discuss trust, neutrality, AI, and the future of shared knowledge.
From Wikipedia’s decentralized model to the collapse of trust in media and politics, this episode explores how institutions earn legitimacy—and how easily they lose it.
Listen to the full conversation here 🎧

10/12/2025

New episode alert: Jim Baer speaks with Jack Goldstone, one of the world’s leading experts on revolutions and social change.
They explore how rising debt, polarization, social-media algorithms, geopolitical shifts, and loss of institutional trust are reshaping America — and whether the country can avoid deeper turmoil.
Goldstone ends with a powerful call for compassion, critical thinking, and unity.
Listen now and join the conversation about America’s future.

25/11/2025

In Episode 109 of The Puck, Jim sits down with one of the most original thinkers in global macroeconomics: Vincent Deluard, Director of Global Macro Strategy at Stonex.
Together they explore why fiscal policy—not the Federal Reserve—is now steering the economy, why inflation is proving persistent, and why the structural imbalances in debt, inequality, and asset prices are pushing democracies toward political instability.
Deluard explains the dynamics behind rising deficits, the pressures facing younger generations, the hidden fragility in VC and private equity portfolios, and the historical cycles that may repeat if we ignore the warning signs.
If you care about markets, politics, or the future of the American middle class, this conversation is essential.
Listen now.

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]⁠

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