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Oct 2020
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A Record-Breaking IPO, Political Strateg...

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Dan Pfeiffer, a co-host of Pod Save America and a former senior advisor to President Obama, joins Scott to discuss political strategy, politicians to keep an eye on, and understanding court expansion. Follow him on Twitter, @danpfeiffer

Scott opens with his thoughts on the rise in COVID-19 infections, Ant Group’s IPO, and Robinhood’s inadequate response to hacked accounts. 

This Week’s Office Hours: the hardware space, the future of financial advice, and building a revenue-driven business. 

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