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Josh and Linette talk about why no one wants to host the Olympics anymore, and whether curling gets  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Linette and Josh talk about whether organic grain farmers have legitimate complaints about foreign organic standards, or if they are just seeking price protection from foreign competition.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Linette and Josh talk about how Uber's scandals are undermining their business model, which is essentially paying people to like Uber.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Linette speak with Mike Fisher (Apple, JCPenney) about the future of brick and mortar retail, and why stores need to be designed like community spaces. More about Mike Fisher here: www.myknyc.com  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Linette consider whether ACHA will reduce employer-provided healthcare, affect economic dynamism, and make it more expensive for your parents to retire.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Linette are joined by Mike Fisher, former Director of Visual Merchandising at Apple, to talk about the concept, design, and opening of the very first Apple stores.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Linette dive into Amazon's brick and mortar store, and whether it will change the way people shop or face the same problems Walmart experienced when it reduced staff.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Linette and Josh discuss how Trump's proposed border tax could affect shoe prices, and whether the American Dollar will be strong enough to keep you in fresh kicks.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Linette talk about how Trump's position on NAFTA is a big threat to your ability to get guacamole at any time of the year.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Linette and Josh talk with Nahema Mehta, CEO of Absolut Art, about maintaining luxury in a mass art market, and how platforms are shaping that space.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Linette and Josh unpack invitation only fitness in the wake of the David Barton Gyms bankruptcy. Specifically, are we seeing a new business model for gyms?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Linette talk about what's plaguing the 401k, and the myth of the pension-funded retirement.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Linette dive into the details of Trump's infrastructure plan, and why the new Second Avenue subway in NYC may reveal some flaws.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Josh and Linette talk about the downfall of Sears and Macy's, and why one will survive and the other will not.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Linette and Josh are joined by Nahema Mehta, CEO of Absolut Art, to discuss how Sotheby's operates and why its facing financial problems.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.