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Feb 2024
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Conversation with David Leonhardt — The ...

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David Leonhardt, a senior writer at The New York Times, where he writes “The Morning” newsletter, joins Scott to discuss themes from his book, “Ours Was the Shining Future: The Story of the American Dream.” We hear about the state of the US economy, investments that could fuel economic growth, and how the political parties have contributed to a decline in American prosperity. 


Scott opens with his thoughts on his stock pick for 2024. 


Algebra of Happiness: create a time machine.

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