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Sep 2024
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Why Are Millionaires Moving Abroad? + Th...

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Scott and Ed open the show by discussing the UK’s investigation into Microsoft’s Inflection acquihire, as well as Nippon Steel’s potential acquisition of US Steel and Andreesen Horowitz’s decision to close its Miami office. Then Scott shares his thoughts on why millionaires are flocking to the Middle East and why he’s not concerned about the rising popularity of golden passports. He also explains how he thinks countries should handle taxation in order to attract citizens. Finally, Scott and Ed discuss why the podcast industry is booming right now, and what it could mean for Prof G Media.

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