Trump's False Affordability: Inflation, Deficits, and Misinformation

Resources

Books

• "The Patriarchy" by Donald Trump - Mentioned as a concept that Donald Trump evangelizes for, with the observation that 54% of white women voted for him despite his potential misogyny.
• "The Shift" by Scott Galloway - Scott Galloway mentions this as the book he is currently on tour for, discussing masculinity and its societal implications.

Articles & Papers

• "Republican Face" (New York Magazine) - Mentioned as an earlier article that discussed a similar aesthetic trend within the Republican party, similar to the "Mar-a-Lago face."
• "The New Yorker" article on Scott Galloway's book - Mentioned for its thoughtful contextualization of Scott Galloway and Richard Reeves' work within the broader conversation on masculinity.

People Mentioned

• Curtis Sliwa - Referenced regarding his role in a mayoral election, his strong dislike for Cuomo, and a claim of being offered $10 million to drop out of the race.
• Mondale - Mentioned in the context of a mayoral election, comparing his win to another candidate's performance.
• Paul Tudor Jones - Mentioned as an example of someone who might feel like a macro investor when gambling on political outcomes.
• Brooke Rollins - Identified as the agriculture secretary being "hammered" over beef prices.
• Kamala Harris - Mentioned in relation to her past comments on price fixing, which were criticized as communist when she said them, but not when Donald Trump says them.
• Laura Ingraham - Referenced as a Fox News host who interviewed Donald Trump and potentially gave him an opportunity to seem cognizant of real-world issues.
• Dr. King - Quoted on the idea of bringing along the "white poor" in a given moment.
• Bernie Sanders - Mentioned in the context of his argument against Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election, highlighting a shift in feminism.
• Hillary Clinton - Mentioned in relation to the 2016 election and a discussion about traditional versus modern feminism.
• Gloria Steinem - Used as a reference point to illustrate the shift from traditional feminism to modern, intersectional feminism.
• Ben Stiller - Mentioned as someone Scott Galloway had a conversation with at 92nd Street Y.
• Nicole Wallace - Mentioned as someone Scott Galloway interviewed with, who asked him for examples of masculinity and role models.
• Secretary Clinton - Mentioned as a role model for masculinity by Scott Galloway, specifically for her focus on protecting people, especially children.
• James Corden - Mentioned in the context of movie impersonations.
• Dr. Evil - Mentioned as a character for an impersonation.
• Adam Muckler - Identified as a YouTuber who was mentioned positively in relation to James Talarico.

Organizations & Institutions

• Strawberry Me - A career coaching service mentioned as a sponsor.
• Thumbtack - A platform for hiring home professionals, mentioned as a sponsor.
• Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget - A non-partisan committee that provided analysis on the cost of proposed rebate checks.
• Bureau of Labor Statistics - Mentioned in the context of inflation data and its potential politicization.
• Darpa - Mentioned as an example of a government investment in technology.
• General Catalyst - A venture capital firm mentioned for its ethical decision not to take CARES Act money.
• Odoo - Business software mentioned as a sponsor.
• Vergecast - A podcast mentioned for a special series on smart homes.
• The Home Depot - Presented a special series on Vergecast.
• LinkedIn Ads - Mentioned as a platform for reaching business professionals.
• US Soccer - Volkswagen is supporting various communities and teams within the US Soccer ecosystem.
• Ollie Dogs - A fresh dog food service mentioned as a sponsor.
• The Verge - Neil Patel's show, Decoder, is mentioned.
• Salesforce - Mentioned as a sponsor.
• Volkswagen - Mentioned as a sponsor supporting US Soccer.
• The New Yorker - Mentioned for an article about Scott Galloway's book.
• Washington Post - Mentioned in the context of discussions about family rearing.
• New York Times - Mentioned in the context of discussions about family rearing.

Tools & Software

• OpenAI - Mentioned as a provider of site licenses for AI, which companies have spent money on but are not using effectively.
• Anthropic - Mentioned as a provider of AI site licenses.
• Section - A company founded by Scott Galloway that helps corporations adopt and leverage AI.

Websites & Online Resources

• strawberry.me/unstuck - A website for career coaching services from Strawberry Me.
• Calshi - A platform that displayed odds for a mayoral election.
• Fox News - Mentioned as the platform where Donald Trump was interviewed.
• CNN - Mentioned as the platform where Governor Newsom made statements.
• LinkedIn.com/campaign - A website to get started with LinkedIn Ads.
• Odoo.com - A website for business software.
• Ollie.com/vox - A website for Ollie dog food.

Other Resources

• Mar-a-Lago Face - A cosmetic surgery trend described as a physical reflection of Trump's aesthetic, involving "botox maximalism."
• CARES Act - Referenced as a stimulus program during COVID-19 that had issues with fraud and effectiveness when not means-tested.
• PPP Program - Mentioned alongside the CARES Act as a stimulus program.
• Prop 50 - A ballot proposition in California related to redistricting, with Newsom playing a role in its success.
• Title IX - Discussed in the context of how it lifted women up but is now being contrasted with a lack of affirmative action for men in college admissions.