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Recent Episodes

Episode 107 — Smiling Curves and Self-Driving Cars

Posted March 24, 2017 • 01:03:01

Ben and James discuss the concept of The Smiling Curve and how it applies to various industries. Then, where value might be found in self-driving cars,...

Episode 106 — To Be an Outlaw

Posted March 10, 2017 • 01:01:55

Ben and James discuss Uber’s recent scandals, and debate whether the company’s business actions can be separated from its culture. Presented by...

Episode 105 — The Most Political

Posted February 24, 2017 • 01:09:50

Ben and James discuss Mark Zuckerberg’s manifesto, the problem with regulation, and why Facebook needs exactly that. Presented by MailChimp Links...

Episode 104 — Snap’s Gingerbread Strategy

Posted February 17, 2017 • 01:02:29

Ben and James compare Snap and Facebook to Apple and Microsoft, and worry that Snap’s business is misaligned. Presented by MailChimp Links Ben Thompson:...

Episode 103 — Dull Knives Don’t Cut

Posted February 3, 2017 • 00:54:12

Ben and James discuss what kind of politicians and products cut through in the Internet age, and why they are profoundly different than what worked...