Best Lerer Podcasts (2025)

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Joe Medved: Lerer Hippeau 50:39

4d ago50:39

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In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Joe Medved of Lerer Hippeau about current market conditions and opportunities. Joe shares his journey from Bear Stearns to SoftBank Capital to Lerer Hippeau, discussing the firm's growth and investment strategies. They explore media investments, LP perspectives, and the role of family offices. The conver…

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Monday Morning Primary Campaign Politics 50:21

22m ago50:21

50:21

Errol Louis, political anchor of Spectrum NY1 News, host of Inside City Hall and The Big Deal with Errol Louis, New York Magazine columnist and host of the podcast You Decide, offers analysis of the mayoral primary debate, and talks about the latest news from the campaign trail as early voting is underway.…

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The Rights of Rivers 10:21

36m ago10:21

10:21

Robert Macfarlane, a fellow at the University of Cambridge and the author of several books, including Underland and his new one, Is a River Alive? (W. W. Norton & Company, 2025), talks about the new book that questions how we treat rivers through the stories of rivers in Ecuador, India and Canada.By WNYC

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Monday Morning Politics: No More Kings Protests; Minnesota Lawmakers Shot 21:02

19h ago21:02

21:02

Susan Glasser, staff writer at The New Yorker and author of a weekly column on life in Washington, and the host of the Political Scene podcast, talks about the latest national political news, including the latest on Los Angeles, President Trump's military parade, the "No More Kings" protests and the politically-motivated shooting of lawmakers in Mi…

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The Mayoral Candidates Debate About Housing 27:23

1h ago27:23

27:23

David Brand, housing reporter for WNYC and Gothamist, offers analysis of the housing plans the mayoral candidates discussed in last week's Spectrum News NY1 debate.By WNYC

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Episode 385: Julia Austin - Board Member, Executive Coach, HBS Senior Lecturer, Operator, Angel Investor, & Author 47:14

6h ago47:14

47:14

Episode 385 of The VentureFizz Podcast features Julia Austin - Board Member, Executive Coach, HBS Senior Lecturer, Operator, Angel Investor, and now - Author.Another repeat original guest! Julia was a guest for Episode 30 of The VentureFizz Podcast back in 2018 where we do a deep dive into her background plus cover lots of interesting topics like w…

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Julia Delin: SSE Ventures 55:24

3h ago55:24

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In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Julia Delin from SSE Ventures about her educational and entrepreneurial journey. They compare US and European educational systems and discuss Julia's shift to incubator management, covering incubator and accelerator stages. The episode highlights Stockholm startups, university roles in the ecosystem, and…

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Chetan Bhaga: Archetype 46:45

6h ago46:45

46:45

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal speaks with Chetan Bhaga of Archetype, exploring his journey from political science to business education and his mission at Archetype. They discuss the importance of mentorship, practical experience, and his foray into ecommerce. Chetan shares insights on Archetype's growth, consulting model, and the role of AI in…

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Brian Lehrer Weekend: New Jersey Results; Gay Restaurants; Mapping the Stars 1:15:21

3d ago1:15:21

1:15:21

Three of our favorite segments from the week, in case you missed them. New Jersey’s Gubernatorial Primary Results (First) | The Gay Restaurants That Nurtured LGBTQ Americans (Starts at 45:00) | Mapping the Stars (Starts at 59:00) If you don't subscribe to the Brian Lehrer Show on iTunes, you can do that here.…

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Matt Jung: Ember Company 46:20

2h ago46:20

46:20

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal engages with Matt Jung from Ember Fund, exploring his transition during the financial crisis to the founding of Ember Fund and its unique business model. They delve into the challenges faced by high-growth brands, the nuances of venture debt, and the distinction between credit and debt funds. Matt shares insights o…

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NYC Mayoral Primary Debate: Traffic and Pedestrian Safety 10:07

21m ago10:07

10:07

An extended excerpt from Thursday's debate between the leading Democrats running for the mayoral nomination. In this last section of the debate, the candidates discuss traffic and pedestrian safety.By WNYC

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NYC Mayoral Primary Debate: Cuomo Sexual Harassment and Public Safety 17:37

1h ago17:37

17:37

An extended excerpt from Thursday's debate between the leading Democrats running for the mayoral nomination. In the first part of this clip, we hear the candidates discuss Andrew Cuomo's sexual harassment scandal, and then we hear them addressing their approaches to public safety.By WNYC

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NYC Mayoral Primary Debate: Cross Examination, Keeping Jewish and Muslim New Yorkers Safe 29:04

4d ago29:04

29:04

Extended excerpt from Thursday's debate between the leading Democrats running for the mayoral nomination: First, the candidates direct questions to each other and then they discuss how they will ensure all New Yorkers feel safe, particularly Jewish and Muslim New Yorkers, in the context of the war in the Middle East.…

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NYC Mayoral Primary Debate: Analysis and Your Reactions 27:47

4h ago27:47

27:47

Elizabeth Kim, WNYC and Gothamist reporter, and Brigid Bergin, WNYC and Gothamist senior political correspondent, offer analysis of the mayoral primary debate, which was co-moderated by Brian Lehrer.By WNYC

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NYC Mayoral Primary Debate: Trump and Experience 24:53

2h ago24:53

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Extended excerpt from Thursday's debate between the leading Democrats running for the mayoral nomination: First, they are asked how they would respond were President Trump to deploy the national guard and marines as he has in Los Angeles and then they are asked about their leadership and experience.By WNYC

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Tim Schigel: Refinery Ventures 1:03:06

9h ago1:03:06

1:03:06

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Tim Schigel of Refinery Ventures about his leadership insights and tech background. Tim discusses the importance of STEM education, his Apple experiences, and his venture capital journey. They explore his successes like founding Syntrifuse and the future of venture capital. Tim talks about the entreprene…

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How 1963 Defined the Civil Rights Movement 20:18

5d ago20:18

20:18

Peniel Joseph, professor of history and public affairs and director of the Center for the Study of Race and Democracy at the University of Texas at Austin and the author of Freedom Season: How 1963 Transformed America’s Civil Rights Revolution (Basic Books, 2025), talks about his new book, an examination of the impact of events in 1963 on the strug…

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Making Cents of Class-Action Lawsuits 15:08

1d ago15:08

15:08

Andy Vasoyan, freelance reporter examining the intersection of technology and culture and former Weekend Edition host at KCLU, talks about his latest writing in WIRED sharing his experiences in joining as many class-action lawsuits as possible, and how you can get involved too.By WNYC

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City Politics: Previewing the Second Debate and Other Races 52:16

5d ago52:16

52:16

Gothamist/WNYC reporter Elizabeth Kim previews the second Democratic primary debate and Rachel Holliday Smith, managing editor for The City, talks about the other competitive races in this month's primary, including city council and some of the borough president races. Plus, WNYC All Things Considered host Sean Carlson previews the next installment…

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The View From LA 21:50

1d ago21:50

21:50

Gustavo Arellano, columnist for The Los Angeles Times, offers his take on the protests in Los Angeles, the Trump administration's response and how local communities are showing up for their immigrant neighbors.By WNYC

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Andy Will: Willpower Venture Capital 50:27

1d ago50:27

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In this episode, Joel Palathinkal chats with Andy Will of Willpower Venture Capital about his journey from a military family to a career in venture capital and private equity. They discuss revenue models, AI tech stack strategies, and insights on large fund models and consulting for equity. The guest shares experiences from Willpower Venture Capita…

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The Gay Restaurants That Nurtured LGBTQ Americans 13:59

6d ago13:59

13:59

As Pride month is now in full swing, Erik Piepenburg, journalist and contributor to The New York Times, and author of the new book Dining Out: First Dates, Defiant Nights, and Last Call Disco Fries at America's Gay Restaurants (Grand Central Publishing, 2025), talks about how LGBTQ-friendly restaurants have nurtured queer Americans and their fight …

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Recapping the Comptroller Debate 24:56

2d ago24:56

24:56

Alyssa Katz, executive editor of THE CITY, talks about Tuesday's debate among the Democrats running for NYC Comptroller.By WNYC

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New Jersey’s Gubernatorial Primary Results 44:40

6d ago44:40

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Nancy Solomon, WNYC reporter and host of the “Ask Governor Murphy” monthly call-in show, offers analysis of the Democratic and Republican winners of the NJ gubernatorial primary election, and talks about her new podcast, "Dead End: The Rise & Fall of Gold Bar Bob Menendez," on former Sen. Bob Menendez, who is scheduled to go to prison next week aft…

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Rob Bolandian and the Evolution of Private Credit at Cambridge Wilkinson 48:45

2d ago48:45

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Rob Bolandian is the Global Head of Investment Banking at Cambridge Wilkinson. Cambridge Wilkinson is a leading global New York City based Investment Bank. Capital raises and deal sizes range from $25 million to $5 billion per raise.Disclaimer:This material has been prepared for informational and educational purposes only and is not intended to pro…

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RFK Jr. Fires Vaccine Advisory Committee 25:36

2d ago25:36

25:36

The U.S. Health Secretary, RFK Jr., announced he was dismissing all the members of the CDC's vaccine advisory committee. Katelyn Jetelina, founder and author of the newsletter Your Local Epidemiologist, talks about what RFK Jr. says are his goals, and what the consequences might be.By WNYC

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Felix Krause: Vireo Ventures 38:26

6d ago38:26

38:26

In this episode, Joel Palathinkal speaks with Felix Krause of Vireo Ventures, who shares his journey from military service to a career in renewable energy. They explore innovations in solar energy and discuss the future of renewables, comparing European and global investment ecosystems. The conversation highlights the role of corporate venture capi…

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Mapping the Stars 16:59

3d ago16:59

16:59

Jackie Faherty, astrophysicist and science educator at the American Museum of Natural History, talks about a new show at Hayden Planetarium that draws on new data from the European Space Agency’s Gaia mission to map the galaxy and our place in it. → Encounters in the Milky WayBy WNYC

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Primary Day in New Jersey: Informal, Unofficial, Thoroughly Unscientific Exit Poll 21:14

3d ago21:14

21:14

Callers share their ballot choices in today's New Jersey's gubernatorial primaries.By WNYC

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Climate Change Trade-Offs 30:07

3d ago30:07

30:07

Paula DiPerna, author of Pricing the Priceless: The Financial Transformation to Value the Planet, Solve the Climate Crisis, and Protect Our Most Precious Assets (Wiley, 2023) and board chair of the group Humanity Insured US, responds to Friday's exchange with Oren Cass on the economic impact of climate change vs. the impact on jobs and prosperity.…

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