State of the Timeline 20th May 2026

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Timestamps:

(00:00) Introduction

(08:34) Populist Backlash and the Ethics of Billionaire Wealth

(11:24) Tax Reform and the Inefficiency of Government Distribution

(17:54) The Washington Post and the Relevance of Profitability in Media

(22:21) Evaluating Public Spending and Educational Outcomes in New York City

(23:59) Strategic Philanthropy and Building a Silicon Valley for Public Goods

(31:41) Economic Nihilism and the Death of Frugality in Gen Z Spending

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