Podcasts about Evil Geniuses

Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen examines Trump crossing new lines of lawlessness.Documentarian Alex Gibney details his latest documentary, The Dark Money Game, which explores the money that influences our politics.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen provides a historical perspective on how Pat Buchanan paved the way for today's Trump. When the Clock Broke author John Ganz examines the path that led to our current political moment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Origin Story podcast host Ian Dunt comes by to gloat after the UK finally elects a left-wing government to clean up the mess of the past decade plus. Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen stops by to talk about the fun prank he played on Donald Trump and how it haunts him to this day. Author Ruth Ben-Ghiat examines the bad week fascists have had across the globe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Richard Lewis, Thorin, MonteCristo, and guest Phillip Aram continue the mini-series "The EG Files" by discussing Phillip's history with Evil Geniuses, the successes and struggles of their iconic DOTA team, the effects of the org splitting from Twitch and Amazon, difficulty in gaining sponsors and investment, the reasons why Peak6 was eventually chosen to support the org, and more.

Vulture Capitalism Corporate Crimes, Backdoor Bailouts, and the Death of Freedom By Grace Blakeley https://amzn.to/3TxZcV2 Longlisted for the 2024 Women's Prize for Nonfiction A Next Big Idea Book Club Must-Read for March 2024 In the vein of The Shock Doctrine and Evil Geniuses, this timely manifesto from an acclaimed journalist illustrates how corporate and political power brokers have used planned capitalism to advance their own interests at the expense of the rest of us—and how we can take back our economy for all. It's easy to look at the state of the world around us and feel hopeless. We live in an era marked by war, climate crisis, political polarization, and acute inequality—and yet many of us feel powerless to do anything about these profound issues. We've been assured that unfettered capitalism is necessary to ensure our freedom and prosperity, even as we see its corrosive effects proliferating daily. Why, in our age of unchecked corporate power, are most of us living paycheck to paycheck? When the economy falters, why do governments bail out corporations and shareholders but leave everyday people in the dust? Now, economic and political journalist and progressive star on the rise Grace Blakeley exposes the corrupt system that is failing all around us, pulling back the curtain on the free market mythology we have been sold, and showing how, as corporate interests have taken hold, governments have historically been shifting away from competition and democracy and towards monopoly and oligarchy. Tracing over a century of neoliberal planning and backdoor bailouts, Blakeley takes us on a deeply reported tour of the corporate crimes, political maneuvering, and economic manipulation that elites have used to enshrine a global system of “vulture capitalism”—planned capitalist economies that benefit corporations and the uber-wealthy at the expense of the rest of us—at every level, from states to empires. Blakeley exposes the cracks already emerging within capitalism, lighting a path forward for how we can democratize our economy, not just our politics, to ensure true freedom for all.About the author Grace Blakeley, one of the fiercest anti-capitalist advocates of her generation, is an author, journalist, and commentator. She graduated from the University of Oxford with a first-class honors degree in philosophy, economics, and politics. Her writing has appeared in Tribune and the New Statesman, and she regularly appears in the media - from BBC Question Time to MTV News. She is the author of Stolen, The Corona Crash, and Vulture Capitalism, and edited Futures of Socialism.

Richard Lewis, Thorin, and MonteCristo begin the mini-series "The EG Files" by discussing how Evil Geniuses was formed, the team's time in Quake, Starcraft 2, and early Counter-Strike, Alex Garfield's cut-throat rise in power, EG's spike in popularity with signing players like HuK & IdrA, their handling of media, their Twitch era, and more.

00:00 - Intro 2:10 - DRX fail to qualify for a global event for the first time since 2021 9:55 - Paper Rex qualifies for Madrid but should we be concerned? 16:45 - Gen. G surprise EVERYONE and win Pacific Kickoff 25:22 - Yay continues his struggles with BLEED 34:21 - Global Esports is trolling 39:14 - Is ZETA DIVISION actually just mid? 44:13 - RRQ Heat Check 54:50 - Where did Team Liquid go?? 1:05:32 - Old NAVI is BACK? 1:15:38 - Heretics win every map in the Group Stage 1:23:54 - Karmine Corp have the chance to do the funniest thing... 1:32:29 - Fnatic testing in their only match so far 1:40:21 - EMEA Kickoff Playoff Predictions 1:44:53 - Is EMEA better than Americas? 1:54:19 - BREAK TIME!!! 2:01:30 - Did 100 Thieves get unlucky? 2:15:21 - Leviatan fall short in the group of death 2:28:32 - LOUD silence the doubters once again 2:41:08 - There's no way Evil Geniuses do it again... right!? 2:52:48 - NRG are exactly who we thought they were 2:59:23 - Sentinels in playoffs? SENTINELS IN PLAYOFFS! 3:07:24 - Americas Kickoff Playoff Predictions 3:16:37 - Wyatt's Weekly Award

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In this captivating episode, Erin Lydon of Poker Power deals out a hand of wisdom showing how poker strategies can shape your financial and professional world. Learn why folding isn't just a poker move, but a life skill, and how calculating risks can lead to big payoffs both on and off the felt.About Our GuestErin Lydon is a thought leader, frequent speaker on equal pay and workplace equity, and President of Poker Power. Her passion to lead Poker Power stemmed from her experience working on Wall Street twenty years ago. After learning that she was not being paid the same as her male colleagues, and struggling to find a seat at the table in the male-dominated financial industry, Erin was confronted with the reality of the “force field” surrounding tables of power that keep women from sitting down, playing, and competing equally. Erin discovered poker during this time, and made the connection that learning to think, negotiate and take risks, like a winning poker player, trained her in skillsets that offered a solution for pushing the needle on women's empowerment in the workplace. Erin now leads Poker Power's mission to teach one million girls and women how to stack their skills, negotiate, and take calculated risks by gamifying key leadership lessons with poker gameplay. Before joining Poker Power, Erin was the strategic advisor to the management team of Evil Geniuses, a global e-sports organization. She has previously served as an independent corporate director on the boards of Marbles and Roomlinx and began her finance career at JPMorgan. Erin received her MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management and BA from Bates College. In 2023, she received the Global Gaming Women “Women of Inspiration–Woman to Watch” award and has spoken on many premier stages including TEDx, Money 20/20 RiseUp, AWS Women's Leadership Summits, TEDx Talk, Monaco Positive Impact Summit, and many more. Erin serves on the Advisory Board for Money 20/20 RiseUp and was a mentor for SXSW Edu in 2023. Additionally, she is a member of McKinsey's Midwest Executive Women's Forum.Connect with ErinWebsite: https://pokerpower.com/Twitter: @joinpokerpowerInstagram: @joinpokerpowerFacebook: Join Poker PowerConnect with TiffanyWebsite: https://moneytalkwitht.comFacebook: Money Talk With Tiff Twitter: @moneytalkwitht Instagram: @moneytalkwitht LinkedIn: Tiffany Grant YouTube: Money Talk With Tiff Channel Pinterest: Money Talk With Tiff

Evil Geniuses and Golden Guardians have suddenly left the LCS, League of Legends' North American professional league, leaving only 8 team remaining out of the original 10 franchise slots. Former GM of Golden Guardians and long-time esports manager Danan Flander joins the Horsemen to discuss how we arrived at this moment and what it means in the broader context of the ongoing "esports winter." Is the LCS in a doom spiral or will this help boost interest in the league with fewer bottom-tier matches? The hosts discuss the disparate goals of EG and GGS that led to the same conclusion to leave, but with wildly different reasoning behind the decision.

Worlds 2023 is over and Power Spike is here to give in-depth analysis on the Finals between T1 and Weibo, as well as where Faker's legacy stands after emerging with his fourth title. With the start of the off-season, there are a host of new roster rumors and signing, so Dom, Dgon, and Monte chat about which are the most and least exciting developments as teams sign their players for 2024. Evil Geniuses and Golden Guardians departed the LCS, leaving the league with 8 remaining teams. How big of a deal is it and will we miss these two squads?

Support us on Patreon here! Every Friday, the finest degenerate journalists on the internet serve up loud, irreverent, hilarious takes on gaming, drinking, pop culture, and everything in between. In this episode: Dom and Tiggy touch on a variety of topics in the gaming and esports world, including: Thanksgiving Food tier list T1 and Faker lift their fourth Worlds trophy Evil Geniuses is done for I guess Your voicemails ...And more!

The 2023 League of Legends World Championship has ended with T1 and Faker's fourth title by beating a lifeless Weibo Gaming. Considering that Zeus, Keria, and Gumayusi are now free agents, what is the legacy of this iteration of T1's roster from their past two years of play together? Evil Geniuses and Golden Guardians suddenly exited the LCS, leaving the league with 8 teams for next season. Thorin and Monte discuss the ramifications on the LoL and broader esports ecosystem as a result of these moves, as well as the unfortunate plight of the players promised spots on these rosters. The free agency window officially opened on November 20th, which means it's time to rampantly speculate about the future of the LCK and LPL considering the huge number of elite players not yet contracted for the 2024 season.

Mortal Kombat 1's Omni-man trailer, game-breaking mechanics, Tekken 8 Beta crackdown, Evil Geniuses talk and movie debate.

Guest Dave Pederson is the producer of a new film, “Americonned,” that examines how the past few generations of workers have suffered from income inequality and been crushed by big business and its government influence. Wages aren't keeping up, yet productivity has rocketed, on the backs of the American middle class.  The rich are getting richer, the middle class is seeing the bottom drop out. Why? And what do seismic shifts in wealth mean for the future of the middle class, unions, and the lawyers who represent them?  Organized labor and a strong middle class have been the drivers of Workers' Comp protections. Without them, we may need to worry about the future. But as Pederson explains, a renewed interest in union membership and strength could be the turning point for workplace protections.  If the American working class is being conned, how can Workers' Comp lawyers help? Mentioned in this Episode: Pitchfork Economics podcast Laffer Curve Trickle Down Economics explained “Amazon Loses Bid To Overturn Historic Union Win At Staten Island Warehouse,” NPR “UPS Deal Raises The Bar For Worker Demands,” Axios Starbucks Workers United Gaslit Nation podcast Kurt Andersen, “Evil Geniuses,” President Lyndon B. Johnson “War On Poverty” speech “Student Loan Debt Crisis,” Education Data Initiative

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Support us on Patreon here! Every Friday, the finest degenerate journalists on the internet serve up loud, irreverent, hilarious takes on gaming, drinking, pop culture, and everything in between. In this episode: Dom, Bob, and Tiggy touch on a variety of topics in the gaming and esports world, including: Evil Geniuses set an esports record Starfield review roundup THE RETURN of Zoltan Bob's Guess My Game Your voicemails ...And more!

Sometimes you meet a Cool Friend in the places you least expect them. Other times it's at Comic Con, where a ton of your other Cool Friends are. I met the incredible Lisa Wallen at the second one, and wouldn't you know it, less than a year later she was living within 3 miles of my place in Los Angeles. Funny how things work out. Lisa, aside from being a fantastic standup comic, is a power-nerd, through and through. She's a literal paid expert on anime, has a popular streaming channel on twitch, and is a current content producer/personality for Evil Geniuses. You bet your very good rump I asked her about that stuff, and so much more.So enjoy the show, follow Lisa everywhere (@wisalallen on like, everything), watch her streams, and if you want to hear more, head on over to Patreon.com/jeffmay for early access to uncensored episodes with exclusive bonus content!

Evil Geniuses' embattled CEO Nicole Lapointe Jameson steps down from her position after months of controversy surrounding her handling of Danny's mental health crisis and numerous articles revealing her incompetence in a leadership position. Monte and Thorin discuss the amusing email sent to all EG staff members at her departure, including an outrageous line that she is the "Warren Buffett of esports." LEC finalizes the teams that will be sent to the World Championship with BDS tagging along to face Golden Guardians in the Worlds Qualifying Series. Is there hope for Europe and was their promise shown in the LEC Season Finals so far?

Karaoke, time travel, screen chemistry and art as activism: As his new, satirical time-travel web series Command Z drops (starring an A.I. Michael Cera and a time-travelling tumble-dryer), Oscar-winning filmmaker Steven Soderbergh tells Gemma Gracewood about activist art, why he loves the reality show Below Deck, how he dealt with being bullied as a child, why governments should give tax credits for doing karaoke and watching comedy, why bad ideas travel faster than good, Steven's “no assholes” policy, how to create better film sets, and the 25th anniversary of Out of Sight. Plus: Gemma shares how Contagion got her through the pandemic, Steven reveals his favorite time-travel devices in movies, the enduring influence of film critic Pauline Kael and the American New Wave, using your juice to help other people, and a debate about which song should be Soderbergh's karaoke go-to. Watch Command Z online for a small fee — proceeds go to several good causes. Note: This episode contains explicit language (f-bombs and assholes). The interview was recorded during the SAG-AFTRA and WGA strike in accordance with the DGA agreement with AMPTP. Sponsor: LG OLED Credits: Hosted by Gemma Gracewood, edited by Slim, production manager Sophie Shin, editorial producer Brian Formo. The Letterboxd Show is a TAPEDECK production. Links: The Letterboxd list of films mentioned; Soderbergh's Extension 765 merch store; Steven Soderbergh is thanked in the end credits” list; a list of Steven Soderbergh's Command Z film recommendations. Reviews of Command Z by Josh Lagle, Stephen Gillespie, and Dan Scannan. Books mentioned: The Heat Will Kill You First; Assholes: A Theory; Evil Geniuses.

When Ty talked to Kurt Andersen back in 2020 upon the release of his exceptional book Evil Geniuses, we never thought it would lead to a sci-fi comedic series. Nevertheless, Andersen and Steven Soderbergh have co-created and recently released a new series, Command Z, which is a hilarious adaptation that addresses not only the major themes of Evil Geniuses but also explores how we might all think about all types of political action in 2023.  Kurt's back on the show this week to discuss why making Command Z was a dream come true and what he wanted to explore with the series that he couldn't with a nonfiction book. We also get his thoughts on how the Inflation Reduction Act might be impacting our view on the role of government and undoing some of the damage of the Evil Geniuses he covered and what he thinks of the Federalist Society-approved, conservative Supreme Court justices that continue to be awful.  Buy and watch Command Z here Further Reading: Evil Geniuses: The Unmaking of America The super-rich ‘preppers' planning to save themselves from the apocalypse by Douglas Rushkoff Subscribe to our Substack newsletter "The Climate Weekly" As always, follow us @climatepod on Twitter and email us at theclimatepod@gmail.com. Our music is "Gotta Get Up" by The Passion Hifi, check out his music at thepassionhifi.com. Rate, review and subscribe to this podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, and more! Subscribe to our new YouTube channel! Join our Facebook group.

Jenny Just is a visionary, powerhouse, and one of the few self-made female billionaires in the United States. From her days of cutting her teeth on the trading floor in Chicago to now running a fintech empire, she has started and/or turned around more than 15 operating companies and made 100s of private investments, including in such companies as Webull, Stash, QuantumScape, and Thrasio. Jenny co-founded PEAK6 in 1997 with $1.5M in seed capital as a proprietary options trading firm. Since then, she has grown the firm into a multibillion-dollar financial services and technology firm housing the next generation of products and service brands — including PEAK6 Capital Management, PEAK6 Strategic Capital, Apex Fintech Solutions, PEAK6 InsurTech, Evil Geniuses. Poker Power, and Zogo. With a true knack for unearthing talent and opportunities, Jenny looks for underfunded sectors to transform limited access opportunities into high-growth businesses. Her passion specifically lies in finding opportunities for women to succeed at every table — from the classroom, to the conference room, to the poker room, to the board room. Which is why she launched Poker Power in 2020, a woman-led company that teaches poker to all who identify as female, and by extension, teaches women strategic thinking, capital allocation, and decision-making skills. Additionally, Jenny has created programs to help women advance their careers in trading, fintech, and technology. She founded the Women's Trading Experience and Women's Technology Experience programs for PEAK6 employees in order to create a path for more women in fintech.

A healthy roasting of Summoning Insight's nemeses kicks off this week's episode, with more hilarious social media hijinks from Evil Geniuses' staff drawing continued attention on Danny's disappearance. LPL crowned JDG as back-to-back champions in 2023 and the rest of the Chinese Worlds contenders have been decided, so Monte and Thorin break down the teams who will compete in Korea in October. TSM has allegedly played their last game in LCS and somehow Summoning Insight managed to outlast the once-popular American team. Surely, NRG can't pull off a third upset in a row to lock in a place in the LCS finals, right?

Hello & Welcome back for the 3rd SPLITUAL DIVEYS. Mark, Azael & even Kobe (eventually) go over the HUGE playoff matches over the weekend especially following the events of NRG's upset over Golden Guardians Then the trio gives the most prestigious awards esports League podcasts can offer with The Diveys! Featuring 3 stellar player hosts, Revenge, APA & Blaber! Who will win best play of the split? Who will win the ELO Hell award? Find out by watching and not reading the timestamps! The LCS playoffs continue at 2PM Pacific/5PM Eastern with Team Liquid playing for their playoff lives vs. Evil Geniuses. See you there! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-dive-esports-podcast/message

Hello & Welcome back for another episode of The Dive. The regular sprint (get it?) is behind us and we are moving headlong to playoffs. Best of 5's kick off Thursday! In this episode, Mark, Kobe & Azael the trio go over their All Pro voting thought process... one of them didn't do their homework in time... But they still managed to answer questions like: what does consistency mean for top? Is Jojo the best mid we've seen in years? Is FLY's fall the greatest flop in LCS history? Then they ran through their playoff previews: EG vs. TSM & TL vs. NRG. Spoiler alert, both series are sincerely bangers. Those best of 5s kick off Thursday at 2PM Pacific/5PM Eastern with TSM starting their run vs. Evil Geniuses. See you there! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-dive-esports-podcast/message

The Shock Doctrine author Naomi Klein explains how to counter RFK Jr.'s misinformation. Showtime's The Circus host John Heilemann lays out the pretzel Republicans have tied themselves in as we learn that the DOJ has sent another Target letter to Donald Trump. Additionally, Evil Geniuses author Kurt Andersen details his new TV show, Command Z, with famed director Steven Soderbergh.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hello & Welcome back for another episode of The Dive. We are back in our new podcast studio and things didn't break this time! Wahoo! And as we barrel towards the final week of the regular split, we got things working just in time! This week the trio dives into the playoff race, ask whether certain rosters are holding back their strongest players & there's a strange obsession with trains... or wheels? The LCS completes its regular split this week! Festivities kick off Wednesday at 2PM Pacific/5PM Eastern with IMT posting up against the Evil Geniuses. See you there! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-dive-esports-podcast/message

Hello & Welcome back for another episode of The Dive. First things' first, we ran into issues recording this week with the audio. We've got a new home and we're still figuring out the kinks. Keep letting us know what we can do to improve & we'll keep learning as we go! Enjoy the episode.Mark, Kobe & Azael took twitter takes & weigh in on the stories you said were leading the league. Does C9 miss the Summer Finals? Are EG the best team in the league? Who are the best top laners in the league? Can FLY get out of the hole they've dug? Tune in to hear their answers! The LCS week 3 kicks off on Wednesday at 2PM Pacific/5PM Eastern with TSM posting up against the Evil Geniuses. See you there! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-dive-esports-podcast/message

All the major regions in League of Legends are up and running, so it's time to check in on the general level of play at the start of summer with LPL as the clear leader. Teams in LCS and LEC look poor at the moment and the LCS' viewership is hitting an all-time low, so it may be a rough Worlds for the West in 2023. Monte and Thorin chat about the upcoming telecom war in LCK and why fans should have hope that KT can finally beat T1, as well as the possibility of an upset by Dplus over GenG. They also discuss which teams might be currently overperforming, such as Team Liquid, Heretics, and Evil Geniuses, and why they expect those teams to fall back to Earth.

What if you could stop leaning into your career, and instead could have the confidence to go all-in? This week Erin talks with Erin Lydon, Managing Director for Poker Powher, a company that teaches women how to play Texas Hold'em and then helps them translate their newfound poker skills to compete and succeed in business, finance, and so much more. Erin Lydon's career journey is a prime example of how life can take unexpected turns. She started in Wall Street, took time off to raise her daughters, and then made a triumphant return to a successful career. Her key to getting back into the workforce? Maintaining those vital connections and networks. The innovative company is now introducing newcomers to the world of poker and providing valuable skills that can be applied to business and finance. It's not just about being good at cards, it's also about keen observation and awareness of what's happening around you. Erin Lydon is proof that with a little determination and the right skills, anyone can succeed in their chosen field. Learn more at pokerpower.com If you'd like quick tangible tips and practical corporate career advice to level up your authentic leadership, download the 10 simple “plays” to stop selling out and start standing out at https://bauthenticinc.mykajabi.com/freebie   To connect with Erin and/or Nicole, email: hello@bauthenticinc.com  If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration!  Follow b Cause on Twitter (really it's mostly Nicole)   Follow Erin on LinkedIn or Instagram  Join the b Cause Podcast Facebook Group    Take our simple, fun and insightful"What's your workplace superhero name?”quiz  Unleash your Authentic Superpower with Erin's book,"You Do You (ish)" Check out our blog for more no-BS career advice Work with Us Or just buy some fun, authentic, kick-ars merch here DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsustainable for younger audiences. Tweetable Comments "I worked on Wall Street when pay was secret, and pregnancy was hidden. That's not ok. Not 20 years ago and definitely not today." "I have continued and maintained relationships, and that's how doors were opened for me at Evil Geniuses." "I'm always selling. Even when I'm not selling...I'm always selling." "I wasn't still networking because I wanted to. I was doing it because I sat at home bored with toddlers and what else was I going to do?" "When she first told me about Poker Powher, I said 'that's a terrible idea'." "We do teach you how to bluff, but we also teach strategic thinking, quick decision making, computation, and risk assessment." "They're going after positions that maybe they don't have the qualifications for, but suddenly they have the courage."

Former Republican congresswoman Barbara Comstock discusses the GOP presidential primary field and the differences she observes among the candidates. Reed Galen from The Lincoln Project shares insights on Ron DeSantis' inability to enjoy the campaign trail. Kurt Anderson, author of Evil Geniuses, provides a detailed account of the GOP's departure from reality.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The animal kingdom is full of smart, incredibly intelligent creatures that continue to amaze us with their ingenuity. Unfortunately, not all of these geniuses are good guys! Let's explore 20 of the evilest geniuses of the animal kingdom.Our Sponsors:* Check out HelloFresh and use my code 50beamazed for a great deal: https://www.hellofresh.com/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Kurt Andersen and Lawrence O'Donnell first met 46 years ago as undergraduates at Harvard, forming a friendship that's flourished alongside their careers as two of their generation's most incisive, insightful observers of American politics and culture. Andersen made his mark in the 1980s as co-founder of the iconic Spy magazine, then went on to serve as editor-in-chief of New York magazine, host of the Peabody Award-winning radio program “Studio 360,” and best-selling novelist and non-fiction author. O'Donnell cut his teeth in Washington as staff director of the powerful Senate Finance Committee and protege to legendary New York Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan, then transitioned to the TV business — first as an Emmy Award-winning writer on “The West Wing” and currently as host of “The Last Word” on MSNBC. On this week's Hell & High Water, Heilemann, a friend of both Andersen and O'Donnell, brings the two men together for their first-ever joint interview. They discuss the performances of Joe Biden and Amanda Gorman on inauguration day, O'Donnell's insider's perspective on the January 6 assault on the US Capitol, and Andersen's “grand unified theory” of modern American life, as sketched out in his recent companion volumes, “Fantasyland” and “Evil Geniuses.” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

➡️ Like The Podcast? Leave A Rating: https://ratethispodcast.com/successstory   ➡️ About The Guest⁣ Kurt Andersen is the author of the New York Times bestsellers “Evil Geniuses” and “Fantasyland”, as well as the bestselling novels “You Can't Spell America Without Me”, “True Believers”, “Heyday”, “Turn of the Century”, and the podcast “Nixon at War”. He co-founded “Spy” magazine and co-created and hosted “Studio 360”, a Peabody Award-winning public radio show about art and pop culture that aired until 2020. He's also a journalist — former New Yorker columnist and staff writer, Time critic and columnist, New York editor-in-chief and columnist — and has written as well for television, film, and the stage. ➡️ Show Links https://www.instagram.com/kurtbandersen/  https://twitter.com/KBAndersen/   https://www.linkedin.com/in/kuandersen/     ➡️ Podcast Sponsors HUBSPOT - https://hubspot.com/ NORD VPN - https://nordvpn.com/successstory/  ➡️ Talking Points⁣ 00:00 - Intro 01:59 - Kurt Andersen's origin story 13:38 - Thoughts on Insight.com 23:42 - Kurt Andersen's take on how America was founded 33:58 - What did Kurt Andersen mean by “make America new again” in one of his books? 39:48 - How America could achieve a better system? 41:27 - Kurt Andersen talking about his book? 42:42 -The biggest challenge Kurt Andersen has ever faced in his life 43:59 - What would be one thing Kurt Andersen would tell his 20-year-old self? 44:39 - The most impactful person in Kurt Andersen's life 46:15 - Kurt Andersen's book or podcast recommendations 49:51 - What does success mean to Kurt Andersen? 50:52 - How can people connect with Kurt Andersen? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a special episode of Deep State Radio, David Rothkopf talks with Kurt Andersen about where his "evil geniuses" are now and the state of the country as we head into the midterms. They are joined by Nell Scovell and Marissa Rothkopf who both worked for Kurt at Spy Magazine. How have the Republican party and the media been corrupted? Why are Harvard and Yale graduates railing against the "elites"? Is Spy Magazine ultimately at fault for the political rise of Donald Trump? Find out during this exciting episode. Join us! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices