1. “Breaking Down Red Tape: Venture Capitalists and the Challenges of Funding Startups

In this week’s episode, we delve into a range of topics including the challenges faced by venture capitalists in navigating red tape, the hurdles to the adoption of electric vehicles, and the dangers of political bias at National Public Radio. We also explore a potential vaccine for chlamydia and highlight some of the most influential individuals who have shaped our world. Our guest this week is Alexander Hammond, author of Heroes of Progress: 65 People Who Changed the World. Hammond takes us on a journey through time to meet some of history’s most impactful figures such as Johannes Gutenberg, James Madison, Frederick Douglass, and Norman Borlaug.

Our recent episodes have focused on issues such as censorship, gig work, defending election integrity, free markets, federal tech, federalism, and understanding artificial intelligence. We have been honored to have guests such as Jenin Younes, Brad Polumbo, Liya Palagashvili, Pete Jaworski, Walter Olson, Iain Murray, John Tillman, Deb Collier