Best Dan Pearce Podcasts (2025)

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First Draft Live Ep 15: AI Bubble Math Meets Real Estate (with Michael Pearce) 30:58

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The AI trade is reshaping markets and CRE is riding shotgun. A surge of capital into chips and data centers has turned AI into the backbone of U.S. growth — pushing tech spending to dot-com-era highs and doubling data center pipelines. But will it pay off? Alarm bells are ringing that adoption may not match optimism. That could quickly mean swathes…

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Is Tesla Still a Car Company? w/ Ed Niedermeyer 1:00:28

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Paris Marx is joined by Ed Niedermeyer to discuss the mission to turn Elon Musk into the world’s first trillionaire, Tesla’s growing interest in making robots instead of cars, and how other automakers are coming for the EV market it once dominated. Ed Niedermeyer is the author of Ludicrous and co-host of the Autonocast. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a …

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"Blood-Orange" by L.M. Harris + "Safe Face" by Ash Huang 1:08:01

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This episode features "Blood-Orange" by L.M. Harris (©2025 by L.M. Harris) read by Janina Edwards, and "Safe Face" by Ash Huang (©2025 by Ash Huang) read by Justine Eyre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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451: Meredith Olson—Better Education Now 1:33:03

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Meredith Olson is president of Vela, a nonprofit that funds everyday entrepreneurs who are ditching the traditional school model in favor of something a little more… flexible. Vela doesn’t run schools—it supports people creating their own. From homeschool co-ops to microschools in living rooms and libraries, Vela empowers parents, students, and ent…

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First Draft Live Ep 14: The Decision: What The Fed Just Told CRE (with Jim Costello) 35:00

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The starting gun has gone off: The Federal Reserve lowered interest rates 25 basis points. Now CRE can be off to the races. At least that’s the narrative. In practice, CRE cares more about long-term debt, and the 10-year Treasury ran counter to expectations and actually rose 10 bps, Jim Costello, MSCI’s director of real estate economics, said on th…

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Palantir is Thriving Under Trump w/ Caroline Haskins 49:52

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Paris Marx is joined by Caroline Haskins to discuss what Palantir actually does and the growing influence it has within the US government and many large corporations. Caroline Haskins is a staff writer at Wired. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand bet…

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450: Elaine Culotti—California is in Real Trouble 1:32:27

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Serial entrepreneur, lipstick farmer, and season 2 undercover billionaire Elaine Culotti unleashes a no-holds-barred critique of California’s downward spiral. From endless red tape and anti-business policies to the sluggish response to the Palisades fire, Elaine argues that leadership under Gavin Newsom has been nothing short of disastrous. She doe…

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First Draft Live Ep 13: Debt Meets The Housing Crunch (with Sharon Karaffa) 26:11

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It’s a high-pressure year for multifamily. Looming maturities, tough capital markets, changing policies, a major shake-up of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac on the horizon and intensified national attention are all converging to complicate the sector. But multifamily fundamentals are strong, Sharon Karaffa, president of multifamily debt and structured f…

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A New Economy Will Deliver Better Technology w/ Aaron Benanav 1:00:35

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Paris Marx is joined by Aaron Benanav to discuss his vision for a multi-criterial economy and how it would alter the type of technology our society creates. It’s a plan to center human experience through democratic discourse while driving true social and technological innovation. Aaron Benanav is an Assistant Professor at Cornell University and the…

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"Finishing Touches" by Adam-Troy Castro + "Autogas Ferryman" by Champ Wongsatayanont 57:32

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This episode features "Finishing Touches" by Adam-Troy Castro (©2025 by Adam-Troy Castro) and "Autogas Ferryman" by Champ Wongsatayanont (©2025 by Champ Wongsatayanont), both read by Stefan Rudnicki. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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449: Theo Von—A Troubled White 1:34:52

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Comedian, podcaster, and self-described “troubled white” Theo Von joins the party for a candid discussion about the bone he found on his way to the studio, what he was manifesting during the Lion’s Portal, and why he loves ‘Merica. There’s a little wrestling, a little recovery, and lot of talk of a new Mike and Theo Antique Road Show-type show feat…

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First Draft Live Ep 12: The Bond Market’s Warning To Real Estate (with Chris Stanley) 28:36

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Global bond markets are under siege and CRE is caught in the crossfire. UK 30-year gilt yields surged to their highest level since 1998, and volatility in U.S. Treasuries has repeatedly brushed them against 5%. For commercial real estate, that means more expensive debt, climbing cap rates and global investors second-guessing allocations. Christophe…

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Will AI Kill Your Job? w/ Brian Merchant 59:52

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Paris Marx is joined by Brian Merchant to discuss whether the AI bubble is about to burst and how bosses are deploying AI tools to kill jobs and degrade work. Brian Merchant is the author of Blood in the Machine and writes a newsletter of the same name. Tech Won’t Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with …

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How China’s Renewable Push Upends Geopolitics w/ Kate Mackenzie & Tim Sahay 1:01:19

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Paris Marx is joined by Kate Mackenzie and Tim Sahay to discuss the geopolitics behind China’s investments in green tech and electrification, and how it presents the prospect of a new development model based on renewables instead of fossil fuels. Kate Mackenzie is an adjunct fellow at Macquarie University. Tim Sahay is co-director of the Net Zero I…

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448: Sheree Utash—It’s Only the Best School in America 1:15:39

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Mike chats with Dr. Sheree Utash, Ed.D., president of WSU Tech and a national leader in workforce education. They talk about how she reinvented a community college into a national model for workforce development, her role in taking Mike’s S.W.E.A.T. Pledge and shaping it into the mikeroweWORKS curriculum, and why she believes skilled trades are key…

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First Draft Live Ep 11: CMBS Pain Is Only Beginning (with Ethan Penner) 27:59

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This episode of First Draft Live is presented by Agora. The godfather of the CMBS market issued a warning that commercial real estate is not out of the woods of its downturn, which is a potential problem for the U.S. economy. “The losses in CRE are so big that the rippling effect of those losses to the economy are so big that they could be quite ha…

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206: Sam Jacobs| CEO + Founder of Pavilion 41:44

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Summary In this episode, Dan Sixsmith interviews Sam Jacobs, CEO and founder of Pavilion, discussing his journey from working as a finance executive to building a thriving community for go-to-market executives. They explore the challenges faced by leaders in today's fast-paced environment, the importance of community, and the evolving landscape of …

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Why Countries Must Fight For Digital Sovereignty w/ Cecilia Rikap 59:38

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Paris Marx is joined by Cecilia Rikap to discuss how countries’ dependence on US tech companies is harming them and why they need to get serious about digital sovereignty. Cecilia Rikap is Associate Professor in Economics at University College London and Head of Research at the Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose. Tech Won’t Save Us offers …

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447: Tommy Mello—The Secret Sauce is the Grind 1:36:03

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Tommy Mello founded A1 Garage Door Service—a 100 million-plus-dollar business. Tommy shares how he went from reselling Bowflex, cleaning pools, and painting garage doors to building one of the largest home service companies in the country. He talks about the hustle, the screw-ups, and the systems that helped him scale, including his no-nonsense app…

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First Draft Live Ep. 10: Inside The Construction Danger Zone (with Les Hiscoe) 28:32

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This episode of First Draft Live is presented by Agora. It’s been a chaotic year for the construction industry. Between a volatile tariff regime, elevated interest rates and increased pressures on its labor force, contractors have had to navigate one of the most difficult environments in recent memory. On this week’s First Draft Live, Shawmut Desig…

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Will the Pope Be An Ally Against AI? w/ Paolo Benanti 56:22

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Paris Marx is joined by Paolo Benanti to discuss what Pope Leo XIV’s statements on AI, the publications under Pope Francis, and the ethics of AI from a theological perspective. Paolo Benanti is an author, academic, and priest. He teaches at the Pontifical Gregorian University and was an advisor to Pope Francis on artificial intelligence and technol…

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"Bunny Ears" by Kristina Ten 1:33:39

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446: Nick Searcy—Justify This 1:22:42

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Actor, director, and pseudo-troublemaker Nick Searcy is back! Nick recounts what he saw at the Capitol on January 6 and why he made Capital Punishment and its sequel, The War on Truth. Also discussed is Nick’s unfiltered memoir, Justify This: A Career Without Compromise, where he shares stories from his long career in Hollywood, and a new project a…

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First Draft Live Ep. 9: Opportunity Zones: We're Not In 1.0 Anymore (with Steve Glickman) 32:33

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The original Opportunity Zone program drove more than $100B into real estate and business investment, but it also faced criticism it missed its mark, failing to spur development in the areas that needed it most. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act just made OZs permanent and it aims to fix all that, tightening the rules on what areas may be designated O…

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What Google Zero Means for Journalism w/ Matt Pearce 1:01:21

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Paris Marx is joined by Matt Pearce to discuss how Google’s use of generative AI is sending far less traffic to all manner of websites, but especially news publications, and what that might mean for the future of journalism. Matt Pearce is Director of Policy at Rebuild Local News and a former reporter at the Los Angeles Times. Tech Won’t Save Us of…

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"Eight Ball" by Martin Cahill + "Swallow Test" by Angela Liu + "Turnip Heads" by Pedro Iniguez 24:23

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This episode features "Eight Ball" by Martin Cahill (©2025 by Martin Cahill) read by Roxanne Hernandez, "Swallow Test" by Angela Liu (©2025 by Angela Liu) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Turnip Heads" by Pedro Iniguez (©2025 by Pedro Iniguez) read by Roxanne Hernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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First Draft Live Ep. 8: Inside CRE's Tariff Turning Point (with James Bohnaker) 30:06

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Liberation Day Part 2 has come and gone, and the U.S. has more clarity on the global trade landscape. Some of the levies will have CRE breathing easier, but some — including the 35% rate on Canada, a hugely important market for construction material imports — might be worse than the industry feared. Already, tariffs have driven construction costs u…

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Trump’s Crypto Profiteering Is Worse Than You Think w/ Jacob Silverman 1:00:12

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Paris Marx is joined by Jacob Silverman to discuss Sequoia partner Shaun Maguire’s Islamophobic attack on Zohran Mamdani, what it tells us about the state of tech’s politics, and how Donald Trump is enriching himself through crypto scams. Jacob Silverman is a journalist and the author of the forthcoming book Gilded Rage: Elon Musk and the Radicaliz…

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205: Leaning Into Discomfort | Stevie Case, CRO @Vanta 38:22

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In this episode, Dan Sixsmith interviews Stevie Case, the CRO of Vanta, discussing her unique career journey, the current state of B2B sales, and the importance of customer retention and growth strategies. They explore how Vanta integrates AI into its solutions and the significance of building a personal brand in sales. Stevie shares insights on le…

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445: Coffee with Mom—They Had Their Way with My Right Hip 1:08:10

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America’s Grandmother stops by to discuss the haunting melody of Adagio for Strings, dropping one’s phone in the toilet, and Peggy’s handsy masseuse. Big thanks to our awesome sponsors PureTalk.com/Rowe Get a Samsung Galaxy A36 for FREE with a $35 qualifying plan. TrumanBoot.com Use code MIKE for 15% off. SkillsUSA.org/mike Join the skilled trade m…

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First Draft Live Ep. 7: Can The Grid Keep Up? Inside The Data Center Surge Reshaping CRE (with Dan Rabb) 32:07

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The rise of AI is pushing data centers to their limits. Calls for bigger, denser facilities are increasing and tenant power requirements are doubling in many markets. It’s still not enough to meet the needs of today’s market or tomorrow’s users. On this episode, Bisnow National Data Center Reporter Dan Rabb said keeping the momentum of the data cen…

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Decomputing For a Better Future w/ Dan McQuillan 58:22

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Paris Marx is joined by Dan McQuillan to discuss the global push by governments to rapidly adopt AI at all costs and how citizens can critically rethink our dependence on these technologies while imagining a collective future that benefits everyone. Dan McQuillan is a lecturer at Goldsmiths College, University of London and the author of Resisting …

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"The Neighbor’s Cat" by Kevin Varghese + "Hungry Ghosting" by Anne Mai Yee Jansen 1:00:42

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This episode features "The Neighbor’s Cat" by Kevin Varghese (©2025 by Kevin Varghese) read by Stefan Rudnicki, and "Hungry Ghosting" by Anne Mai Yee Jansen (©2025 by Anne Mai Yee Jansen) read by Gabrielle de Cuir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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444: Jack Teetor—Blind Faith to Blind Logic 1:14:46

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Filmmaker Jack Teetor joins to discuss his new documentary, Blind Logic, about his granduncle, Ralph Teetor, who revolutionized the automotive industry. From inventing cruise control to influencing the development of the automatic transmission, Ralph was an automotive visionary, which is ironic since he did all that while being blind since childhoo…

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First Draft Live Ep. 6: Has Real Estate’s Crypto Moment Finally Arrived? (with Gabe Marans) 28:49

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Though a few brave (or crazy) pioneers have dabbled with using crypto in commercial real estate, the industry has mostly sat on the sidelines for years. The reason: not enough regulation, no stability or guardrails. This week, that started to change. The passage of the GENIUS Act to create a framework for stablecoins, plus two other bills making th…

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Microsoft is Gutting the Video Game Industry w/ Nathan Grayson 55:09

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Paris Marx is joined by Nathan Grayson to discuss the latest round of Microsoft layoffs and how the company’s ambition to remake the video game industry around its streaming service has had significant consequences. Nathan Grayson is a co-founder of Aftermath and author of Stream Big: The Triumphs and Turmoils of Twitch and the Stars Behind the Scr…

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443: Rick Perry—The Fight of a Lifetime 1:52:44

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Former Texas Governor and U.S. Energy Secretary Rick Perry stops by to talk about two things most folks wouldn't expect in the same sentence—AI data farms and psychedelic therapy. Perry breaks down why the Lone Star State is set to become a digital powerhouse for AI server farms and what that means for energy, jobs, and infrastructure. Then the con…

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First Draft Live Ep. 5: The Bill That Just Rewired Multifamily (with Alex Jessett) 30:15

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The One Big Beautiful Bill is now law, and its impact on housing could be massive. The Low-Income Housing Tax Credit received its biggest reform in 25 years, including halving the requirements of how much of its funding must come from municipal bonds. LIHTC and the Opportunity Zones program were both made permanent, and major adjustments to OZs — i…

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How the US Weaponizes Tech in the Middle East w/ Laleh Khalili 53:32

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Paris Marx is joined by Laleh Khalili to discuss how the United States uses its control of key technologies to shift global power dynamics, and how that specifically plays out in the Middle East. Laleh Khalili is Professor of Gulf Studies at the University of Exeter and author of the forthcoming book Extractive Capitalism. Tech Won’t Save Us offers…

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"The Hearth" by Benjamin Percy + "Asking For It" by Kristi DeMeester 35:40

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"The Hearth" by Benjamin Percy (©2025 by Benjamin Percy) read by Mirron Willis, and "Asking For It" by Kristi DeMeester (©2025 by Kristi DeMeester) read by Judy Young. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Adamant Press

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442: Salena Zito—America's Journalist 1:38:20

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Salena Zito is a prolific author, award-winning reporter, and our great friend. No one knows the heartland like Salena, and she’s here to discuss the future of AI and the energy needed to pursue it, the sudden resurgence of interest in the skilled trades and how Pennsylvania is helping lead the way, and her brand-new book, Butler: The Untold Story …