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Recent Episodes

Episode 172 — Game of Phones

Posted June 13, 2019 • 00:46:37

Ben and James discuss WWDC keynote and why it was so important for Apple to move past the iPhone. Links Ben Thompson: Apple’s Audacity — Stratechery...

Episode 171 — An Intra-west Debate

Posted May 24, 2019 • 00:55:34

Ben and James discuss the U.S.-China trade war and the fundamental issues facing both countries generally and tech specifically. Links Ben Thompson:...

Episode 170 — A Perfect Meal

Posted May 10, 2019 • 00:43:43

Ben and James discuss the Zoom and Slack IPOs in the context of Microsoft’s current success and long-term challenges. Links Ben Thompson: Microsoft,...

Episode 119 — Amazon and Avocados

Posted June 23, 2017 • 00:59:54

Ben and James discuss Amazon’s acquisition of Whole Foods, when acquisitions make sense, and the potential future of antitrust law. Presented by MailChimp...

Episode 118 — Podcasting and Centralization

Posted June 16, 2017 • 01:02:30

Ben and James discuss the business of podcasting specifically and advertising generally, and why Apple’s recent changes will have less of an effect...