Best Bards of New York Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 10: Bold Action | Gilded Thrones 4:40:13

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Our heroes and villains face the Diarchy's Mage's Duel. Here, competitors fight not for prizes, but for the honor of proving their craft. Beginning with the youngest warriors, these green competitors will hopefully demonstrate the fruits of countless hours honing their skills. As the first contestants step forward, the nations watch with bated brea…

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Sobrato's Silicon Sizzle & Macklowe Unfurled 32:21

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This week, we take a closer look at one of the biggest winners from Nvidia's Silicon Valley real estate rampage: The Sobrato Organization amassed a 12M sf portfolio through a combination of guts, vision and HEAVY leverage, and are now reaping the rewards as Nvidia goes shopping. We then look at how some big players, including Toll Brothers, are bow…

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BARD x 2AM - America Is Dying: Kimmel Silenced, Free Speech Under Attack 36:47

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Jimmy Kimmel’s indefinite suspension from ABC has sparked nationwide backlash and fierce debate over free speech, censorship, and the state of American democracy. In this episode, we break down why Kimmel was pulled off the air, the legal and cultural fallout, and whether this marks a turning point for late-night TV and the First Amendment. From pu…

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Special Edition: Bard College President on Trump’s College Crackdown 27:30

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President Trump's efforts to redefine federal relations with higher education have major implications for how the US funds research. From his 50-year tenure as President of Bard, Leon Botstein brings a broader perspective to what he believes is at stake for the country. He speaks with David Westin on this special bonus edition of the Bloomberg Wall…

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Bitter Pills | Summers on the Fed, Research Funding Fallout, Milei’sTough Policies, UK’s Growth Gamble 48:08

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This week, Former Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers says the Fed’s policy leans on the looser side, given financial conditions, skewing the balance of risks towards inflation. MIT’s Rafael Reif takes us through Massachusetts as an example of an innovation ecosystem that is developing ways to fund research as the federal government steps back. …

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#469 Dominican New York: A History In The Heights 1:22:21

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Dominicans comprise the largest immigration group in modern New York City, and Dominican culture has become embedded in the city's rich fabric of immigrant history. And in one place in particular -- Washington Heights. This historic neighborhood of Upper Manhattan is named for George Washington, who led the Continental Army in an early, pivotal bat…

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Ross takes his talents to [West Palm] Beach & Barnett Prefs Up 31:36

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Like a lot of older guys, Steve Ross moved to Florida. Unlike them, however, the billionaire real estate developer didn't go there to retire, but instead to take on an even more audacious skyline-shaping challenge: West Palm Beach. This week, we trace Ross' whirlwind of big-ticket dealmaking down south that combines real estate, private equity, edu…

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The Capitol Connection – Dr. Lee Miringoff, Director of the Marist Institute of Public Opinion 27:31

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Episode 9: Twilight Confessional | Gilded Thrones 4:36:31

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The center of the maze offers its boon to only one courtier. But first, each must plead their case: why they, above all others, should claim it. Thunder and rain cloak the evening in a deceitful sense of privacy, yet louder still are their pounding hearts as confessions of many kind abound. *This campaign takes place in a brand new setting. It requ…

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BARD - Charlie Kirk, Civil Discourse, and the Edge of Outrage 24:44

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Mark and Gary confront a grim week in American politics following the fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk. They explore the unraveling of civil discourse, rising extremism, and the eerie role of video in shaping public reaction—before ending with a provocative clip from E. Jean Carroll’s post-trial interview that sparks its own debate. Watch Beyond A Re…

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Nobel Laureate Paul Krugman, Brazil’s Rare Earths Bet 37:02

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This week, Nobel laureate Paul Krugman discusses tariff “chaos”, how immigration policies limit productivity and New York City under a potential Mamdani administration. And, from airlines to apps, prices now change in real time, but who are the real winners in a dynamic pricing world? Plus, China dominates rare earths, but Brazil is willing to play…

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19th Century NoHo: Glamour, Greed, Money, and Murder 1:05:03

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Today's New York neighborhood called NoHo, wedged between Greenwich Village and the East Village, holds the stories of many people and places that then went on to become deeply associated with the great Gilded Age. The Astor family began their dynasty here in both investment and real estate as did the well-known Dutch-American merchant family the S…

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Tupac vs Biggie, CRE Edition 38:02

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This week, it's Tupac vs Biggie, commercial real estate edition: We dive into a deal on each coast that brings together all the things that we think make CRE the greatest show on earth. Rapacious lenders, billion-dollar-dreams, broken capital stacks & creative financing. In New York, we look at the saga of 172 Madison Avenue, Yitzchak Tessler's moo…

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The Capitol Connection – New York State Senator James Skoufis 27:30

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Episode 8: Hedged Bets | Gilded Thrones 4:08:40

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Our heroes — or perhaps future villains — press deeper into the maze. The final fragments of the scattered letters are uncovered. Familiar effigies and a tome bound in blood-red leaves hint at a grander tapestry of secrets slowly unfurling itself to our courtiers. Who will reach the center of the maze? The Æther is resolved to watch and weigh the w…

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BARD - Faith in the System: Courts, Crisis, and Constitutional Calm 16:30

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Mark and Gary dig into recent legal headlines and unpack why, despite rampant political division, America’s judicial system is still functioning as designed. They examine Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s comments on the rule of law, debate whether public fears of constitutional collapse are overblown, and dissect a federal ruling against Trump’s Nationa…

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Summers on President Trump vs. the Fed, Battle Over America’s Jobs Data, Australia Gold Rush 2.0 48:03

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This week, former US Treasury Secretary Lawrence H. Summers comments on why the markets have been slow to react to President Trump's efforts to fire Lisa Cook and further change the composition of the FOMC. And, concerns about BLS politicization are growing - what is the real problem behind the jobs numbers? Plus, gold prices near record highs are …

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The Boy Mayor of New York 49:15

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As New York City enters the final stages of a rather strange mayoral election in 2025, let’s look back on a decidedly more unusual contest over 110 years ago, pitting Tammany Hall and their estranged ally (Mayor William Jay Gaynor) up against a baby-faced newcomer, the (second) youngest man ever to become the mayor of New York City. John Purroy Mit…

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The Capitol Connection – Max Kenner, Founder and Executive Director of The Bard Prison Initiative (BPI) 27:31

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Mormon Money & Cardone Waterfalls 26:47

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This week, we’re talking the Mormon real estate playbook – how the LDS church built a serious property portfolio and also run it like serious people. We then discuss syndicator Grant Cardone’s intricate plan to rescue a distressed Boca rental – with a Bitcoin twist. We also chop it up on how fund managers' courtship of retail money is leading to pu…

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Episode 7: Duty Over Desire | Gilded Thrones 3:49:35

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As the courtiers delve deeper into the maze, they must unravel the secrets of the Continent and those around them, separating fact from fiction, and truth from dangerous lies. *This campaign takes place in a brand new setting. It requires no prior knowledge of Bards of New York's worlds, previous campaigns or episodes.* Find your way to the scrying…

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BARD - Cardi B in Court: Comedy, Chaos, and Legal Lessons 14:09

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On this holiday weekend edition, Mark and Gary dive headfirst into the courtroom circus that is the Cardi B civil trial—a case so absurd, it’s practically writing its own punchlines. From viral testimony and “Temu lawyer” comparisons to the plaintiff’s questionable motives and Cardi’s unfiltered charisma on the stand, they unpack the legal spectacl…

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Team Favorite: Entry-Level Jobs at Risk, CEOs Face Uncertainty, Tariffs & Textile Companies, Powering Data Centers 48:00

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Note: This is a re-air from August 8th 2025 This week, college graduates struggle to find entry-level jobs - is AI part of the problem? And, Centerview Partners’ Blair Effron on CEOs weathering policy uncertainty, and the importance of New York's next mayor to the city's business community. Plus, how will President Trump’s tariffs impact the textil…

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#468 Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue": A Jazz-Age Drama 1:06:27

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On January 3, 1924, 25-year-old George Gershwin was shooting pool in a Manhattan billiard hall when his brother Ira Gershwin read aloud a shocking newspaper article: "George Gershwin is at work on a jazz concerto." There was just one problem—George had never agreed to write any such piece. What happened next would change American music forever. In …

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Soho House Postgame And Billion-Dollar Capstacks 33:01

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We break down the puzzling $2.7B take-private of Soho House – what do Apollo, MCR, Ron Burkle and Ashton Kutcher think they can pull off by revitalizing the famed member's club? The discussion touches on everything from select-service hotels to Tyler Morse's start as "Barry's guy" to the perils of the hospitality business. We then break down the ca…

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The Capitol Connection – Chris Gelardi, Criminal Justice Investigative Reporter for New York Focus 27:31

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BARD - Maxwell’s Interview, Epstein’s Death, and a Parole Board in Chaos 27:14

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Mark and Gary tackle a whirlwind of legal drama in this week’s episode. From Ghislaine Maxwell’s newly released “queen for a day” interview to her claims about Jeffrey Epstein’s death, the hosts unpack what’s fact, what’s speculation, and why the audio quality became a talking point of its own. Then, Mark dives into the messy Menendez parole hearin…

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Episode 6: Truth and Lies | Gilded Thrones 3:33:33

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Our courtiers venture into the maze, where at its heart lies something they desperately need. But more than simple riddles and puzzles await them. What is the magic of the Court trying to tell to them? *This campaign takes place in a brand new setting. It requires no prior knowledge of Bards of New York's worlds, previous campaigns or episodes.* Fi…

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Cowboy Capitalism | Powell at Jackson Hole, Jackson's Billionaires, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth, Dallas Finance Boom 47:51

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This week, former Reserve Bank of India governor Raghuram Rajan weighs in on Fed Chair Powell's remarks at the Fed's annual conference Jackson Hole. And, a look at the wealthiest county in the US - how do billionaires coexist with cowboy culture and the local community in Teton County? Plus, Chevron CEO Mike Wirth on the role of fossil fuels in the…

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History Daily: Pirate Tales! 32:49

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We love the podcast History Daily, a co-production from award winning podcasters Airship and Noiser, so we're presenting two episodes with a very similar theme -- pirates! -- July 6, 1699. The arrest of Captain William Kidd ends the reign of plunder of one of history's most infamous pirates and sparks rumors of buried treasure -- November 16th, 172…

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Shvo Business & Multifamily's Antitrust Agita 32:22

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We dive into the singular life and multiple dramas of real estate impresario Michael Shvo, the luxury resi broker turned developer who went on one of the most epic commercial real estate buying sprees in the 2020s. Backed by German pension money, Shvo snapped up icons such as the Transamerica Pyramid in SF, Big Red in Chicago, and the sites of bout…

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The Capitol Connection – Blair Horner, Senior Policy Adviser at NYPIRG 27:31

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Episode 5: Sweet Poison | Gilded Thrones 3:20:05

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The courtiers reel from truths they would have preferred left buried. Now, they cradle the secrets of friend and foe alike. How will they navigate these perilous ties in the hours before the maze? *This campaign takes place in a brand new setting. It requires no prior knowledge of Bards of New York's worlds, previous campaigns or episodes.* Find yo…

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BARD - Menendez Brothers Face the Parole Board: A Defining Week Ahead 13:49

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Mark and Gary discuss the upcoming parole hearings for the Menendez brothers, a pivotal moment in a decades-long legal battle. They reflect on the remarkable progress made over the past two years, the brothers’ rehabilitation behind bars, and the emotional weight carried by their family and supporters. Plus, they break down a jaw-dropping courtroom…

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Jackson Hole preview, Apple's AI Ambitions, Rule of Law, New Housing Investors 48:10

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This week, the framework of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors meets signs of economic softness just ahead of the Fed's annual meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. And, Apple wants to increase its AI presence, but its focus on manufacturing and the tariff environment might pose challenges. Plus, rule of law is more than a legal concept - why busin…

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#467 The Brooklyn Theatre Fire: The Forgotten Gilded Age Tragedy 48:53

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On the evening of December 5, 1876, the glorious Brooklyn Theatre caught fire, trapping its audience in a nightmare of flame and smoke. The theater sat near Brooklyn City Hall (today's Brooklyn Borough Hall), and the blaze which destroyed it could be seen as far away as Prospect Park. The terrible truth emerged by the morning -- almost 300 people d…

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The Capitol Connection – New York State Republican Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay 27:30

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Talking Tycoons: Tom Cousins & Jacob Chetrit 27:37

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This week, we break down the outsized life & career of seminal Atlanta developer Tom Cousins: skyline-shaper, quail hunter, Ted Turner lender, Buffett buddy – an honest-to-goodness Man in Full. We trace his origins from selling tract homes to setting the stage for the modern Atlanta skyline, and examine his broader cultural impact on real estate. W…

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BARD - Uncle Sam on Steroids, Virginia’s Curious Law, and Malibu’s High-Profile Civil Case 17:03

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Mark and Gary unpack ICE’s bizarre new recruitment ads hitting Los Angeles, examine a Virginia law raising questions about reproductive product privacy, and dig into a Malibu wrongful death case that’s drawn attorney Alan Jackson back to the spotlight. Watch Beyond A Reasonable Doubt and all Reasonable Doubt video content on YouTube exclusively at …

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Entry-Level Jobs at Risk, CEOs Face Uncertainty, Tariffs & Textile Companies, Powering Data Centers 48:00

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This week, college graduates struggle to find entry-level jobs - is AI part of the problem? And, Centerview Partners’ Blair Effron on CEOs weathering policy uncertainty, and the importance of New York's next mayor to the city's business community. Plus, how will President Trump’s tariffs impact the textile industry? Later, a small town pushes back …

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The Knight and the Bishop | Dark Age | Book III: All New, All Faded 2:20:39

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Deep below the ruins of the Collegium Magicae, Decima and Garavellir venture in search of something that could shift the balance. This episode takes place between Ch. 36 & 37 of DA. *This campaign takes place in Regolus, but requires no prior knowledge of the world or previous campaigns or episodes.* Find your way to the scrying pool known as Bards…

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#466 Pete's Tavern and McSorley's Old Ale House 1:23:56

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The ultimate bar crawl of Old New York continues through a survey of classic bars and taverns that trace their origins from the 1850s through the 1880s. And this time we're recording within two of America's most famous establishments, joined by the people who know that history the best. In Part One, we introduced you to the origin story of New York…

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