The Insane Productivity of Andrew Ross Sorkin

In this episode of Acquired, hosts Ben and David interview Andrew Ross Sorkin, New York Times DealBook founder, CNBC Squawk Box co-anchor, and author, to explore his prolific career and productivity secrets. They delve into the origins of DealBook, its early days as a pioneering business newsletter, and its evolution into a influential platform. Sorkin shares insights into his reporting process, source management, and the motivations behind his DealBook Summit. The conversation also touches on Sorkin's experience co-creating the show Billions and his approach to balancing journalism with other creative endeavors, revealing his strategies for managing multiple projects and maintaining a high standard of quality across his various activities.