America’s Progress Has Stalled — with Derek Thompson

Derek Thompson, a staff writer at The Atlantic and host of the Plain English podcast, joins Scott to discuss why he believes America is at a standstill when it comes to progress, including the lack of trust in institutions and a need for an abundance agenda. Follow Derek on Twitter, @DKThomp.  Scott opens by discussing potential business opportunities for WhatsApp. He then shares his thoughts on Buzzfeed’s decision to use OpenAi to create content. Algebra of Happiness: understanding the purpose of profanity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices