About this episode

The episode features a debate on the implications of wealth concentration and the upcoming New York primary races.

Former congressman Anthony Weiner and Reason editor-at-large Matt Welch join the panel for another edition of "Not Even Mad." The trio debates the massive market valuation of Elon Musk's SpaceX, analyzing how concentrated wealth reshapes global geopolitics, media structures, and domestic policy debates. They also turn their focus to the upcoming New York primary races, exploring the rise of age-based political realignment and populism. Produced by Corey Wara Video and Social Media by Geoff Craig Do you have questions or comments, or just want to say hello? Email us at ⁠⁠⁠⁠ thegist@mikepesca.com For full Pesca content and updates, check out our website at https://www.mikepesca.com/ ⁠ For ad-free content or to become a Pesca Plus subscriber, check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://subscribe.mikepesca.com/ For Mike's daily takes on Substack, subscribe to The Gist List https://mikepesca.substack.com/ Follow us on Social Media:⁠⁠⁠⁠ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4_bh0wHgk2YfpKf4rg40_g ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/pescagist/ X https://x.com/pescami TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@pescagist To advertise on the show, contact ⁠⁠⁠⁠ sales@amplitudemediapartners.com

People in this episode

Guests: Anthony Weiner, Matt Welch

Topics covered

• political debates
• wealth concentration
• geopolitics
• media structures
• New York primary races
• political realignment
• populism

Keywords

• Anthony Weiner
• Matt Welch
• SpaceX
• New York primary
• political realignment
• populism
• geopolitics
• media
• wealth concentration

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Reason, Pesca Plus, The Gist List, Amplitude Media Partners, Peach Fish Projects

Products: SpaceX

Places: New York

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