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Walmart Tanks Today 8-20-26

August 20, 2026
11:00 am

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses Walmart shares plunging nearly 10% as slowing same store sales raise concerns about consumer spending.

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The Worst Cliché in Business “Culture Eats Strategy for Business” 8-20-26

August 20, 2026 8:00 am

In this episode, Scott Becker challenges the “culture eats strategy for breakfast” cliché and explains why lasting business success requires culture, clarity, strong teams, customer focus, competence, and execution.

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AI, Innovation, and the Future of Care with Jay Rughani 8-19-26

August 19, 2026 11:30 am

In this episode, Jay Rughani, Partner at @a16z, discusses the rise of “infinite healthcare,” AI’s potential to expand access to care, and what separates high-impact healthcare founders from the rest.

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$400,000 for a College Education 8-19-26

August 19, 2026 8:00 am

In this episode, Scott Becker examines the cost of college, the importance of choosing a career-focused major, and the need to weigh education against long-term job opportunities.

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Bet on Jensen Huang 8-18-26

August 18, 2026 8:00 am

In this episode, Scott Becker examines NVIDIA’s remarkable growth, $5.5 trillion market cap, and Jensen Huang’s role in driving the AI economy.

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Index Funds Keep Killing Mutual Funds 8-17-26

August 17, 2026 11:12 am

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses why index funds are increasingly outperforming actively managed mutual funds.

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The LA Lakers, Private Jets, & The Apogee 8-15-26

August 15, 2026 8:00 am

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses the Lakers sale and the status symbols of the ultra-wealthy, from sports teams to private jets and elite golf

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Medicare for All vs. Healthcare for All 8-14-26

August 14, 2026 12:00 pm

In this episode, Scott Becker argues that expanding coverage is not enough without addressing the shortage of doctors and specialists needed to provide care.

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God Hates Critics & Socialists 8-13-26

August 13, 2026 12:00 pm

In this episode, Scott Becker discusses why taking action is better than criticizing from the sidelines.

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The Eight Common Practices of Uncommon Leaders with John Gallagher of Growing Champions Coaching & Consulting 8-13-26

August 13, 2026 8:00 am

In this episode, John Gallagher, Founder and CEO of Growing Champions Coaching & Consulting, discusses the habits and disciplines that help leaders improve themselves, develop

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The Top 10 Neighborhoods in the U.S. 8-12-26

August 12, 2026 12:00 pm

In this episode, Scott Becker highlights USA Today’s 10 luxury neighborhoods of 2026, featuring communities across the U.S. and their median home prices.

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Building AI Solutions That Work with Nishith Khandwala, Sam Schwager, Steve Liou, & Dr. Bo Gu 8-12-26

August 12, 2026 8:00 am

In this episode, Nishith Khandwala, CEO and Co-founder at Bunkerhill Health, Sam Schwager, CEO & Co-Founder of SuperDial, Steve Liou, CEO and Founder of Clarium,

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