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"Live Players" with Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg

See the world through the eyes of society's greatest rule-breakers. The "Live Players" podcast charts the key individuals shaping our future from first principles across multiple domains: business, politics, philanthropy, and broadcasting from the digital town square

Join host Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg as they analyze the mindsets of today's most intriguing business leaders, investors, and innovators through the lens of their bold actions and contrarian worldviews. You'll come away with a deeper understanding of the development of technology, business, political power, culture and more.

If you want more than soundbites and sensationalism, this podcast delivers reasoned reflections on the live players who renew and transform civilization, whether we ask them to or not.

Topics frequently covered: Business titans, political players, and philanthropists like Elon Musk, Sam Altman, Peter Thiel, George Soros, Donald Trump, and more with the power to remake industries, policies, borders, or societal norms.
Live Players is part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: www.turpentine.co

Recent Episodes

July 26, 2024

Advice for the Next US President

In this episode of Live Players, Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja tackle the pressing challenges for the next U.S. president, focusing on bureaucratic inefficiencies and the need for reform.
July 21, 2024

Brazil: A Country of the Future?

In this episode, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg talk about why Brazil hasn't lived up to its expectations as a global powerhouse.
July 12, 2024

Can China Power its Rise?

In this episode, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss China's energy strategy and its broader geopolitical implications.
June 14, 2024

The Power Structures of Cities

Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss about the nature of cities being shaped by human society.
June 7, 2024

The Turbulence of Boeing: Decline and Future Prospects

Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg talk about the decline of Boeing
May 30, 2024

Live Players Analysis: Drug Cartels in Mexico

In this episode of 'Live Players, Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg discuss the intricate dynamics of Mexican drug cartels and their impact on both Mexico's political and economic landscape.