Great advice and wisdom from those that write and deliver speeches for business and politics. A series of talks recorded at the European Speechwriter Network Conferences.
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The a16z Podcast discusses tech and culture trends, news, and the future – especially as ‘software eats the world’. It features industry experts, business leaders, and other interesting thinkers and voices from around the world. This podcast is produced by Andreessen Horowitz (aka “a16z”), a Silicon Valley-based venture capital firm. Multiple episodes are released every week; visit a16z.com for more details and to sign up for our newsletters and other content as well!
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Curious what it would be like to walk in someone else’s (work) shoes? Join New York Times bestselling author Dan Heath as he explores the world of work, one profession at a time, and interviews people who love what they do.
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A weekly show full of BIG ideas, small words and short sentences, featuring people who have changed the world by making complicated things simple. From artists to astronauts, scientists to storytellers, preachers and poets, Ten Words looks at some of the world's most quotable people to discover what their words really meant. Part biography, part storytelling masterclass, Ten Words is a fun and fast-paced podcast for anyone interested in the power of words or improving their own communication ...
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What will events look like in 5 years? How do you make speeches more impactful? Why should you be optimistic about the Live Events industry? Proscenium Events is celebrating our tenth anniversary of helping brands perform! We care deeply about events and we’re always looking for ways to make them more impactful. So join Proscenium Senior Creative Director, Jeremy Dobrish, for a new episode each month for quick tips and insightful conversation for how to make your next corporate conference, l ...
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If you want to speak with style, sass and soul - this is the podcast for you! Holistic Voice + Public Speaking Coach Sally Prosser shares practical tips for how to improve your speaking and interviews a range of guests to highlight the importance of your voice!
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What was it like to hear about the JFK assassination? Or America’s triumph over Hitler? Or seeing Queen at Live-Aid? Our past is a collection of stories that bring us to now. Welcome to the Eyewitness History podcast, where we view history through the eyes of the people that watched the events that shaped our world. If you have a story from history that you would like to share, I would love to hear it! Please reach out to me using my Contact form at https://www.jeremystalnecker.com
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Pod and Man at Yale is the official podcast of the Buckley Institute, the only organization dedicated to promoting intellectual diversity and free speech at Yale. Pod and Man at Yale skips the pundits and highlights student voices on the issues facing campus and the country.
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An attempt at probing the minds of writers, musicians, artists and pretty much anyone else making intriguing contributions to the cultural zeitgeist.
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3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE: A Britflicks Podcast with screenwriter Stuart Wright
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3 FILMS THAT HAVE IMPACTED EVERYTHING IN YOUR ADULT LIFE" is the podcast that explores cinema's transformative power on your personal growth. Hosted and produced by screenwriter Stuart Wright From emotional masterpieces to thought-provoking classics, each episode delves into the films that have had a profound impact on our personal growth and perspective. Through engaging storytelling, critical analysis, and cultural commentary, Stuart aims to uncover the lasting influence that movies have h ...
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Thought-provoking. Empathetic. Forward-thinking. In a media environment so divided along cultural and ideological lines, this podcast is here to help you see the important issues of our time in a deeper, more complex and honest way. Buckle up, get ready to be both intrigued and baffled by our country and the world's most complicated challenges.
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Want to master your public speaking and communication skills? Welcome to The Speech House Podcast, a place where we have open and straight-to-the point conversations in which we share tips, stories and more to help you become the leader you've always been.
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Coming to you from the heart of Thomas Jefferson's Academical Village, Academical is the official podcast of the Virginia Policy Review (VPR). The podcast is staffed by the Master of Public Policy students at the Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia (UVA). VPR is not a part of or an agency of UVA. It is an independent organization responsible for managing its own activities and affairs. UVA does not direct, supervise, or control VPR and is not res ...
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We all communicate multiple times a day, but could we be getting better results? From a simple text or phone call to a job interview or work presentation, the way we express ourselves is important. In this series, Ros Atkins and his guests reveal their advice to improve communication, and how simple changes to the way we interact can have a big impact. Ros is joined by some of the world's best communicators to find out how they achieve what they do. We'll hear from experts in their fields, f ...
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What if the stories we hide are the ones that shape us most? Human Cogs is the podcast that rips the veneer off everyday life to reveal the raw human truths that lie underneath our everyday lives. Hosted by award-winning entrepreneur, startup investor and ABC journalist and presenter Madeleine Hanger (Grummet), alongside psychologist and media commentator Sabina Read, each episode unpacks big ideas, untold truths and the messy magic of being human. From life’s darkest moments to its most pro ...
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Former BBC journalist Steve Rawling talks about how speechwriters can learn from listening at the European Speechwriter Network conference in Oxford March 2025.
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Writing for the ear rather than the eye, racing to meet teleprompter deadlines, and recasting lost memories as timeless advice with Stephen Krupin, a speechwriter. What was it like to write speeches for President Obama? And when can a speaker's desire for "authenticity" go too far? WANT MORE EPISODE SUGGESTIONS? Grab our What It's Like To Be... "st…
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Charlie Kirk and the Rise of Political Violence
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23:39In this episode of Honestly with Bari Weiss, we share a special conversation featuring a16z general partner Katherine Boyle in the wake of Charlie Kirk’s shocking assassination. Katherine reflects on what courage means in a culture where words and debate are increasingly met with violence. Drawing on faith, history, and her own response to recent t…
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260. Behind the mic with voiceover artist Jackie Bowker
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26:01Ever thought about doing voiceover work? In this episode I’m joined by voiceover artist Jackie Bowker, who spills all the secrets about getting started in the voiceover industry. And trust me, she does not gatekeep. Jackie shares her journey from musical theatre student to professional voiceover artist, and gives you practical, step-by-step advice …
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The Death of Search: How Shopping Will Work In The Age of AI
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45:22The web is unhealthy, and AI agents are about to rewrite how we shop. In this episode, a16z General Partner Alex Rampell and Partner Justine Moore explore how AI agents will change commerce and the implications for Google’s business model, affiliate marketing, online shopping, and more. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction 0:12 The Role of AI Agents in Com…
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Jonathan Sequeira on THE MOST AUSTRALIAN BAND EVER! And Movies That Changed Your Life: Robocop, Crocodile Dundee, Purab Aur Pachhim
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43:28Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with filmmaker Jonathan Sequeira, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Robocop impact, Crocodile Dundee analysis, and The Memento influence on her personal growth and cinema’s transformative power. Jonathan Sequeir…
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Behind the Laughs of "Airplane!" with Lorna Lembeck
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1:03:24In this episode of Eyewitness History, Josh Cohen welcomes actress Lorna Lembeck, who played Randy in the legendary comedy Airplane!. Lorna shares her memories from the set, what it was like to be part of a film that redefined parody, and why the movie continues to resonate with audiences more than forty years later. See omnystudio.com/listener for…
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OpenAI’s Codex has already shipped hundreds of thousands of pull requests in its first month. But what is it really, and how will coding agents change the future of software? In this episode, General Partner Anjney Midha goes behind the scenes with one of Codex’s product leads- Alexander Embiricos - to unpack its origin story, why its PR success ra…
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Can we make science as fast as software? In this episode, Erik Torenberg talks with Patrick Hsu (cofounder of Arc Institute) and a16z general partner Jorge Conde about Arc’s “virtual cells” moonshot, which uses foundation models to simulate biology and guide experiments. They discuss why research is slow, what an AlphaFold-style moment for cell bio…
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Today, I’m diving into The V.O.I.C.E Formula — my five-step method to help you speak with STYLE. This formula is your step-by-step guide to becoming the kind of speaker people can’t ignore. And yes, you’ll also find it inside my upcoming book VOICEPRINT (thank you so much to everyone who’s already pre-ordered 🥰). Here’s what we’re covering in this …
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Ben Horowitz: Why Hesitation is a CEO’s Worst Enemy
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1:35:38In this conversation from Lenny’s Podcast, Ben Horowitz joins Lenny to discuss the psychological muscle every founder needs, why hesitation can be fatal for CEOs, when it’s time to replace a founder, and how to normalize failure while building confidence. They also explore the Databricks founding story, investing in Adam Neumann after WeWork, wheth…
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Simon Atkinson from IPSOS delivers a speech remembering the great public speaking consultant and speechwriter Dr Max Atkinson.
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Professor Michael Burke from Utrecht University discusses the relationship between populism and democracy at the European Speechwriter Network conference in Oxford March 2025.
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Journalist, Kevin Toolis, gives an analysis of the rhetoric of Donald Trump at the European Speechwriter Network conference in Oxford March 2025.
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Guy Doza talks about his new book, The Language of Evil, How dictators manipulate the masses and wield power through words.
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Does European Speechwriting have a Future?
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23:32European Commission Speechwriter, Daniel Mouqué, provides a rousing speech in favour of the European Union.
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Brian Jenner spoke about the influence of AI on speechwriting on the BBC.
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The $13T U.S. mortgage market serves 50M homeowners but still runs on decades-old software. In this episode, a16z GP Angela Strange hosts Tim Mayopoulos (ex-CEO of Fannie Mae and ex-president of Blend), Mike Yu (co-founder and CEO of Vesta), and Andrew Wang (co-founder and CEO of Valon) to unpack why standardization and regulation slow change, and …
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Chris Dixon on How to Build Networks, Movements, and AI-Native Products
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42:59Why do some consumer products explode into networks that reshape the internet, while others fade away? Today on the podcast, a16z general partners Anish Acharya and Chris Dixon take on that question. Anish invests in AI-native consumer products and the next wave of consumer tech. Chris is best known for his work in Web3 and network economies, and h…
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Isabel Dréan on Movies That Changed Your Life: All About Eve, The Godfather 2, Memento
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49:59Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with screenwriter Isabel Dréan, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore All About Eve impact, The Godfather 2 analysis, and The Memento influence on her personal growth and cinema’s transformative power. Isabel Dréan …
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Mark Cuban on the NBA, Cost Plus Drugs, and How to Fix Politics
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1:01:04What happens when AI collides with salesmanship, streaming-era sports, and healthcare? In this episode, Erik Torenberg is joined by Mark Cuban, entrepreneur, Dallas Mavericks co-owner, and founder of Cost Plus Drugs. Topics include fiery group chats and how dissent sharpens thinking, the sales playbook of modern politics, and concrete fixes for U.S…
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Who’s speaking up for startups in Washington, D.C.? In this episode, Matt Perault (Head of AI Policy, a16z) and Collin McCune (Head of Government Affairs, a16z) unpack the “Little Tech Agenda” for AI- why AI rules should regulate harmful use, not model development; how to keep open source open; the roles of the federal government vs states in regul…
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258. Confident Corporate Communication with Laura Racky
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25:17This week on That Voice Podcast we’re diving into the world of confident corporate communication with the brilliant (and brutally efficient) Laura Racky — lawyer, style lover, and TikTok favourite. In this episode you’ll learn: ✨ How to know when to speak up in the workplace ✨ What to do if you’re interrupted (and why you might be inviting it) ✨ Ho…
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Building APIs for Developers and AI Agents
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26:34Stainless founder Alex Rattray joins a16z partner Jennifer Li to talk about the future of APIs, SDKs, and the rise of MCP (Model Context Protocol). Drawing on his experience at Stripe—where he helped redesign API docs and built code-generation systems—Alex explains why the SDK is the API for most developers, and why high-quality, idiomatic librarie…
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How to Be Free: Shaka Senghor, Oprah Winfrey, Ben Horowitz
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36:33Taken from The Oprah Podcast, this special episode brings together Shaka Senghor, a16z cofounder Ben Horowitz, and Oprah Winfrey for a powerful conversation on resilience and transformation. Shaka, a resilience expert, motivational speaker, and bestselling author of Writing My Wrongs, shares his journey from incarceration to redemption along with i…
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Is non-consensus investing overrated—or the secret to venture returns? a16z General Partner Erik Torenberg is joined by Martín Casado (General Partner, a16z) and Leo Polovets (General Partner, Humba Ventures) to unpack the debate that lit up venture Twitter/X: should founders and VCs chase consensus, or run from it? They explore what “consensus” re…
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Jack Altman & Martin Casado on the Future of VC
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53:28Jack Altman sits down with Martin Casado, General Partner at a16z, to unpack the shifting dynamics of venture capital and why media matters more than ever. They cover a16z’s evolution from generalists to specialized platforms, the rise of AI infrastructure, and why today’s fiercest battles are often for talent, not market share. Timecodes: 0:00 Int…
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Joanne Mitchell on Movies That Changed Your Life: Wizard Of Oz, The Exorcist, The Babadook
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48:23Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into movies that changed your life with filmmaker Joanne Mitchell, in this engaging episode of 3 Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Wizard Of Oz impact, The Exorcist analysis, and The Babadook influence on her personal growth and cinema’s transformative power. Joanne Mitchell …
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Chris Best of Substack on the Future of Media
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46:23What if the future of media isn’t controlled by algorithms or legacy institutions—but by independent voices building directly with their audiences? In this episode, Erik Torenberg is joined by Chris Best, cofounder and CEO of Substack, along with a16z general partners Katherine Boyle and Andrew Chen. We trace the origin story of Substack and its cu…
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What does it actually mean to speak your truth? Is it the same as speaking the truth? And how do you know when you’ve truly spoken yours? In this episode, I dive deep into these questions and share one of the most personal and powerful excerpts from my upcoming book VOICEPRINT. It’s a raw story of losing - and reclaiming - my voice, and the life-ch…
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Venture capital has powered companies like Facebook and TikTok—but what if that same urgency fueled America’s defense and industrial base? Katherine Boyle, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz and cofounder of the firm’s American Dynamism practice, argues this is the biggest business opportunity of our time. In this conversation from The Shawn Ry…
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"Don't Understand...What Socialism Is": Yale Students on Capitalism; Georgetown's Jason Brennan on Young People and Socialism
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48:20In the first Pod and Man at Yale episode of the fall semester, Will Flanigan '27, Hilda Barragan-Reyes '26, and Stephen Morris '27 discuss free markets, capitalism, and Zohran Mamdani: Hilda Barragan-Reyes: “I think people don’t necessarily disagree with the premise that capitalism is the best system. I think they often don’t understand what capita…
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In this interview from the 20VC podcast, Martin Casado (a16z General Partner) joins Harry Stebbings to unpack the state of AI, the rise of coding models, the future of open vs. closed source, and how value is shifting across the stack. Martin offers a candid view of the opportunities and dangers shaping AI and venture capital today. Resources: Find…
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In this special episode of Eyewitness History, Josh Cohen shares the story behind his new book, William F. Buckley Jr.'s Guide to Friendship in a Polarized Era. He explores how Buckley built lasting friendships across deep political divides and why his example of decency, humor, and faith matters in today’s polarized world. Pre-order now - https://…
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Eyewitness to India: Art, Culture, and a Life Transformed
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43:41In this episode of Eyewitness History, Josh Cohen speaks with Dr. Stephen P. Huyler — art historian, cultural anthropologist, photographer, and author of the new memoir Transformed by India: A Life. For more than five decades, Huyler has traveled across nearly every corner of India, documenting its crafts, rituals, and people while forging lifelong…
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What are real consumers actually doing with AI today? In this episode, a16z consumer investors Olivia Moore and Justine Moore break down the fifth edition of our Consumer AI 100, a biannual ranking of the most used AI-native web and mobile products across the globe. Timecodes: 0:00 Introduction 1:45 New Companies & Trends 3:32 Companionship & Creat…
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Crafting floral masterpieces that disappear within hours, dealing with the eccentricities of wealthy clients, and making 3am runs to the flower market with Paul Hawkins, a floral decorator in England. Why is it a no-no to mix red and white flowers? And what's it like to design floral decorations for royalty? You can see some of Paul's work on his I…
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Aaron Levie and Steven Sinofsky on the AI-Worker Future
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55:56What exactly is an AI agent, and how will agents change the way we work? In this episode, a16z general partners Erik Torenberg and Martin Casado sit down with Aaron Levie (CEO, Box) and Steven Sinofsky (a16z board partner; former Microsoft exec) to unpack one of the hottest debates in AI right now. They cover: Competing definitions of an “agent,” f…
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256. How to break the cycle of secrets with Katie Delimon
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27:18If you’ve ever been told: “Keep the peace.” “Don’t air our dirty laundry.” “What happens in this house stays in this house.” …this conversation is for you. These phrases may masquerade as loyalty, but in reality, they muffle truth, perpetuate harm, and create the kind of vocal tension I help people unwind. In this episode I’m joined by the inspirin…
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Erik Torenberg sits down with Ben Horowitz, Cofounder of a16z, for a candid conversation on venture capital, leadership, and the future of innovation. Recorded live at a16z’s Menlo Park offices in 2023, Ben shares practical wisdom and hard-earned lessons on navigating market cycles, building resilient companies, and why culture is a lasting competi…
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AI and Accelerationism with Marc Andreessen
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1:09:03Marc Andreessen, cofounder Andreessen Horowitz, joins the Hermitix podcast for a conversation on AI, accelerationism, energy, and the future. From the thermodynamic roots of effective accelerationism (E/acc) to the cultural cycles of optimism and fear around new technologies, Marc shares why AI is best understood as code, how nuclear debates mirror…
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Can AI Fix Housing and Healthcare Affordability?
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39:22Housing and healthcare make up nearly half of household spending, yet both sectors are riddled with inefficiency and rising costs. In this episode, Erik Torenberg is joined by a16z Growth partner Alex Immerman and Minna Song and Tony Stoyanov, cofounders of EliseAI, to discuss why they’re tackling these critical industries and how AI can transform …
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Filmmaker, Matt Harlock on Movies That Changed Your Life: Videodrome, Being John Malkovich, Raw, Mandy
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51:15Join screenwriter Stuart Wright as he dives into horror movies that changed your life with filmmaker Matt Harlock, in this engaging episode of 3 [horror] Films That Have Impacted Everything In Your Adult Life. Explore Videodrome’s analysis, Being John Malkovich influence, and Raw / Mandy impact on his personal growth and cinema’s transformative pow…
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Oren Cass & Noah Smith Debate the True Impact of Tariffs
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1:12:33Do tariffs help rebuild American manufacturing or hold it back? In this episode, American Compass founder and chief economist Oren Cass sits down with commentator and author Noah Smith and a16z General Partner Erik Torenberg for a lively debate on the future of U.S. industry. They discuss the case for tariff-driven re-industrialization versus free-…
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Dylan Patel: GPT-5, NVIDIA, Intel, Meta, Apple
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1:04:59The AI hardware race is heating up, and NVIDIA is still far ahead. What will it take to close the gap? In this episode, Dylan Patel (Founder & CEO, SemiAnalysis) joins Erin Price-Wright (General Partner, a16z), Guido Appenzeller (Partner, a16z), and host Erik Torenberg to break down the state of AI chips, data centers, and infrastructure strategy. …
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Today we’re diving into one of the most important skills for any speaker — how to articulate your words so your message lands every time. I’ll share a hilarious (and slightly embarrassing) reading from my upcoming book VOICEPRINT — including a supermarket mix-up in Brazil and a Kiwi accent misunderstanding that proves why clarity really does matter…
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Google DeepMind Lead Researchers on Genie 3 & the Future of World-Building
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41:28Genie 3 can generate fully interactive, persistent worlds from just text, in real time. In this episode, Google DeepMind’s Jack Parker-Holder (Research Scientist) and Shlomi Fruchter (Research Director) join Anjney Midha, Marco Mascorro, and Justine Moore of a16z, with host Erik Torenberg, to discuss how they built it, the breakthrough “special mem…
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