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The Week: SpaceX, Iran, and the World's First Trillionaire

We're back with another episode of The Week, a new weekly show from Prof G Media, hosted by George Hahn. Every Friday, we break down the biggest stories shaping business, technology, politics, and culture — and connect the dots across the conversations happening throughout the Pr ...  Show more

America at 250 — with Heather Cox Richardson

As the United States approaches its 250th birthday, Scott Galloway speaks with historian Heather Cox Richardson about the future of American democracy. They explore Trump's politics of spectacle, the war in Iran, the state of both political parties, and what history suggests come ...  Show more

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