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In each episode, we explore investing through an entirely unique lens, bringing in authors to discuss books that have directly or indirectly influenced our investment decisions.

In this episode, activist Benji Backer joins Cole Smead to discuss his newly released book, “The Conservative Environmentalist,” which makes the case for the economic benefits of the strategic merging of conservative values and environmental sustainability. Backer argues that environmentalism can align with American economic interests while offering a pragmatic approach to climate change. 

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Enda Kenny – Exclusive Interview

June 9, 2025

In this special bonus episode, Cole Smead and Conor O’Callaghan sit down with former Taoiseach of Ireland Enda Kenny to dive deeper into Ireland’s rich history and the Great Famine. […]

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Padraic Scanlan – Rot: An Imperial History of the Irish Famine

June 2, 2025

In this episode, Cole Smead and Conor O’Callaghan sit down with Author and Educator Padraic Scanlan to discuss his book, “Rot: An Imperial History of the Irish Famine.” The three […]

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Russell Shorto – Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events that Created New York and Shaped America

May 19, 2025

In this episode, Cole Smead speaks with author and historian Russell Shorto about his latest book, ”Taking Manhattan: The Extraordinary Events that Created New York and Shaped America,” discussing the birth of […]

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Kyle Paoletta – American Oasis

May 5, 2025

In this episode, Cole and Bill Smead speak with journalist and author Kyle Paoletta about his book, “American Oasis: Finding the Future in the Cities of the Southwest.” Their conversation explores the […]

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Amar Bhide – Uncertainty and Enterprise: Venturing Beyond the Known

April 21, 2025

In this episode, author, professor, and Council on Foreign Relations member Amar Bhide, joins Cole Smead to discuss his book, “Uncertainty and Enterprise: Venturing Beyond the Known.” Their conversation explores […]

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Mary Flannery – Geoffrey Chaucer: Unveiling the Merry Bard

April 7, 2025

In this episode, writer and medievalist Mary Flannery joins Cole Smead to discuss her book, “Geoffrey Chaucer: Unveiling the Merry Bard.” Their discussion explores the life and work of English […]

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