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Margaret O'Mara - The Code - Part 1 Apr 10, 2023

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“Gilded age money is actually the money that fuels the growth of Silicon Valley.”

Author Margaret O’Mara joins Cole and Bill to discuss her book, The Code: Silicon Valley and the Remaking of America. O’Mara’s work tracks the history of the people who built Silicon Valley and the explosion of big tech in America. The conversation covers the institutions that provided the framework for innovation, the background of the pioneers, and the investors that supported this district.

The Smead Book List - Spring 2023 Apr 03, 2023

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Interested in what is on the Smead Capital Management book list? Listen in to hear Cole and Bill list the books they have recently read, what they’re currently reading, and the books they have on deck. Have a book you would like to recommend for the podcast? Email suggestions to podcast@smeadcap.com.

Shannon K. O'Neil - The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter Mar 20, 2023

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“The globalization of the last forty years is changing. Overall, these changes will lead toward more regionalization.”

Author Shannon K. O’Neil joins Cole to discuss her book, The Globalization Myth: Why Regions Matter. Shannon’s work highlights the world’s shift to regionalization and the economic benefits that come along with it. The discussion covers why globalization is transforming and how regionalization is influencing economies around the world.

Perry Mehrling - Money and Empire Mar 06, 2023

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In this episode, Cole and Bill are joined by Perry Mehrling, author of the book, Money and Empire. Mehrling’s work tracks the life of Charles P. Kindleberger, an international economist from the twentieth century, whose deep interest in history and economics fed his appetite to learn how the global financial system worked. The conversation covers Kindleberger’s background and upbringing, his experiences in the world of finance, and understanding the current dollar framework of the world.

Bob Pisani – Shut Up and Keep Talking Feb 21, 2023

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CNBC Senior Markets Correspondent Bob Pisani joins Cole and Bill to discuss his book, Shut Up and Keep Talking. Bob’s book is a collection of real-life stories and firsthand encounters over the course of his 33-year career in the financial industry. The conversation covers Bob’s time as a journalist, the technological evolution of the New York Stock Exchange, the major players and key investors Bob has come across, and the many investing lessons he’s learned along the way.

Amity Shlaes - Great Society - Live from Smead Investor Oasis Feb 07, 2023

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Author Amity Shlaes joined Bill and Cole for a live podcast recording at the 2023 Smead Investor Oasis to discuss her new book, Great Society. During their conversation, they discuss comparisons between the failure of the Great Society’s idealism of the 1960s and today's challenges. The conversation covers topics such as socialism, capitalism and today’s relevance to the thoughtless idealism of political leaders in history.

Gale Pooley - Superabundance Jan 23, 2023

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If you’re really in favor of more abundant resources, then you really have to be in favor of people having the freedom to innovate, discover, share, and consume knowledge.”

Author Gale Pooley joins Cole to discuss his book, Superabundance: The Story of Population Growth, Innovation, and Human Flourishing on an Infinitely Bountiful Planet. Along with co-author Marian Tupy, Gale’s research explores the way, contrary to popular belief, resources have become more abundant as the world’s population has grown. The conversation covers “time prices”, climate change, and how more people leads to more innovation.

Robert Hagstrom - Warren Buffett: Inside the Ultimate Money Mind Jan 09, 2023

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Cole and Bill kickoff season two with author Robert Hagstrom to discuss his book, Warren Buffett: Inside the Ultimate Money Mind. Hagstrom’s work explores the philosophical and mental aspects that helped shape Buffett and allowed him to become one of the world’s most successful investors. The conversation touches on Buffett’s upbringing, his investment ideology, and how he reached his many achievements.

The Smead Book List - Winter 2022 Dec 27, 2022

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Father Robert Sirico - The Economics of the Parables Dec 19, 2022

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“If the vice of greed is the bane of capitalism, then the vice of socialism is envy.”

Catholic priest Robert Sirico sits down with Cole and Bill to discuss his book, The Economics of the Parables. Rev. Sirico’s work highlights the economic and biblical wisdom derived from the parables with a modern spin. The conversation covers helping the poor, building wealth, and the many life lessons this timeless collection can teach.

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