Explainers and deep dives on politics, policy, sports and surf — hosted by Marcus & Sofia, plus the occasional Hollywood meltdown.
Episodes
Jersey Shred: Surfing New Jersey with Jr
Marcus hangs with Jr — a fictional redheaded Wall Street local who secretly rips — for a fun, bantering guide to New Jersey surfing: punchy beach breaks, jetties, and fall trip planning.
Download ↓The NIL Bill That Could Rewrite College Sports
Marcus and Sofia break down the Protect College Sports Act — what it does, the strongest arguments for and against it, and what real athletes and coaches are saying. Both sides, steelmanned.
Download ↓Rent Control: The Feel-Good Policy That Backfires
Marcus and housing expert Sofia dig into fifty years of rent control research — the Stanford San Francisco study, Cambridge, St. Paul, Berlin, and Stockholm — and ask why capping rents keeps making housing scarcer. Plus a listener's wild idea: a rent control A/B test split by Geary Street.
Download ↓Brazil's Election Shocker: What Just Happened and Why It Matters
Marcus and Sofia break down Brazil's wild first-round vote — Flávio Bolsonaro's surprise lead over Lula, the October 25 runoff, and what's at stake for Brazil and the world.
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