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When elected leaders decide to look the other way from… ya know… the matters that actually matter to us, we find out about the kinds of people America has in its reserve stock. Yes, the supply chain is a mess; but we've got all three hosts to chat with Ryan Peterson, CEO of Flexport, who hopes to fix it. (Take a look at what is likely the first-ever viral tweetstorm on shipping logistics, as well as his children's book to educate youngsters about the machines that power the world they inhabit!)
The gang ask Ryan about his boat tour of the Long Beach port complex to see for himself what's got us so backed up. He gets us into the nooks and crannies of his industry; how the pandemic has showed its weak points, his ideas for innovating it; and, naturally, the regulatory burdens that slow it all down.
Also, the guys spar about the importance of the Rittenhouse trial; they talk gas prices and inflation; plus, Rob gives us a view from France.
Music from this week's podcast: Ship of Fools by World Party
James Lileks
Peter Robinson
Rob Long
Ryan Petersen
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It's a good podcast. We need to hear from more guys like Ryan Peterson, people directly engaged in the business of making the economy move.
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There needs to be a great circle course rail line from Gulf of Mexico to Indian Ocean. Tunnel under Bering Straight.
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I agree. This podcast was fascinating, particularly when we are all concerned about the dwindling goods we see in the stores.
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"Speak for yourself." Beautiful, James. Thank you.
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Peter, also beautiful is your paean to the court working as it should.
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