The West Wing

E7: California's collapse, how SPACs are opening the markets for growth stocks & more

All-In Podcast

A TV show that the speaker watches for nostalgia and to be reminded of a time when political debate felt more intellectual.

E143: Nvidia smashes earnings, Arm walks the plank, M&A market, Vivek dominates GOP debate & more

All-In Podcast

An American political drama television series, mentioned for its exploration of the balance between principled leadership and public expectation in a democracy.

Inside the White House Tech Dinner, Weak Jobs Report, Tariffs Court Challenge, Google Wins Antitrust

All-In Podcast

Referenced to describe the freewheeling atmosphere during the interaction with the president.

Ep. 201: Making a Living Online, Artificial Intelligence, and Reducing Attention Residue

Cal Newport

A television show mentioned for its portrayal of the President of the United States and his Chief of Staff, Leo McGarry, illustrating the role of a Chief of Staff in managing a leader's life.

An Important Message On AI & Productivity: How To Get Ahead While Others Panic | Cal Newport

Cal Newport

Television show from Aaron Sorkin, mentioned for the character Leo McGarry as an ideal AI agent analogy.

Ted Cruz: Trump's First Week, Texas vs. California, Immigration, DOGE, Greenland

All-In Podcast

A television show referenced as an example of a time when political discussions were more focused on policy ('the great debate') rather than personal attacks.

Fixing The Hidden Factor Making Us Miserable At Work | Cal Newport

Cal Newport

A TV show referenced for the 'Sam Seaborn office strategy' where a character closes his door to signal deep work and avoid interruptions.

Abraham Lincoln’s Advice for Escaping Distraction and Doing Things that Matter | Cal Newport

Cal Newport

The Hard Conversations Founders Don't Want to Have

Y Combinator

A TV show mentioned as an analogy to illustrate the concept of someone who has overcome a struggle jumping down into the 'well' with someone else who is struggling, drawing on their own experience to offer guidance.

The Stablecoin Future, Milei's Memecoin, DOGE for the DoD, Grok 3, Why Stripe Stays Private

All-In Podcast

TV show about the inner workings of the White House, discussed as a show about loyalty and rational debate in politics.

Ezra Klein (Full Episode) | The Tim Ferriss Show (Podcast)

Tim Ferriss

A TV show that Ezra Klein uses as an example of how people incorrectly perceive politics, with the President as the central figure, rather than focusing on Congress or state and local politics.

Reduce Your Screentime (5 Simple Steps) | Cal Newport

Cal Newport

A TV show for which David Wells was also the showrunner, mentioned in the context of 'The Pit'.