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Let's Appreciate

Let's Appreciate

A podcast about capital appreciation, the stock market, the economy, amongst other things.

Kyla Scanlon

195 episodesEN

Show overview

Let's Appreciate has been publishing since 2021, and across the 5 years since has built a catalogue of 195 episodes. That works out to roughly 55 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 11th season.

Episodes typically run ten to twenty minutes — most land between 11 min and 20 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language Business show.

The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 weeks ago, with 4 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2022, with 69 episodes published. Published by Kyla Scanlon.

Episodes
195
Running
2021–2026 · 5y
Median length
14 min
Cadence
Fortnightly

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A podcast about capital appreciation, the stock market, the economy, amongst other things

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Is AI Going to Destroy our Lives or Not?

May 28, 202629 min

S11 Ep 8The Ozempicization of the Economy

Transcript:https://kyla.substack.com/p/the-ozempicization-of-the-economyAnd the shows!! Come hang out!! March 29th, Los Angeles: with Kai Ryssdal and David Brancaccio at the Aratani Theater https://events.ticketleap.com/tickets/laistofficial/Marketplace-LIVE-with-Kai-RyssdalApril 19th, Boulder CO: with Planet Money team at Boulder Theater https://www.axs.com/events/1290779/nprs-planet-money-tickets?skin=bouldertheaterApril 20th: with Planet Money again in Albuequerque, New Mexico https://artsandculture.cabq.gov/13522/13523

Mar 26, 202622 min

S11 Ep 7The Great Entertainment

Full transcript: https://kyla.substack.com/p/the-great-entertainment

Jan 22, 202624 min

S11 Ep 6San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly and Richmond Fed President Tom Barkin on What's Actually Happening in the Economy

I sat down with President Mary C. Daly, President and CEO of the San Francisco Federal Reserve, and President Tom Barkin, President and CEO of the Richmond Federal Reserve to talk about the current state of the US economy as we go into 2026. We look back to the past, particularly the 1970s and the 1990s, to understand what those periods can teach us about inflation and policy decisions today. We also talk about the persistent uncertainty we are facing in geopolitics and technology, and the growing gap between the economic data and how people feel. We talk about the headwinds we are facing and the tailwinds to be excited about. And finally, we spend time on what’s often missed in these conversations - the sources of resilience and the reasons that there is still room for optimism.Full transcript at kyla.substack.com

Jan 9, 202632 min

S11 Ep 5Everyone is Gambling and No One is Happy

Transcript here: https://kyla.substack.com/p/everyone-is-gambling-and-no-one-is

Dec 11, 202524 min

S11 Ep 4Chicago Fed President Austan Goolsbee on What the Job Market Is Really Telling Us

Full transcript on Substack.

Oct 9, 202525 min

S11 Ep 3Who's Getting Rich Off Your Attention?

How concentrated ownership and automated manipulation reshape democracy

Sep 24, 202514 min

S11 Ep 2Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack on the Risks Markets Are Missing Now

The importance of Fed independence, sticky inflation, AI’s impact on entry-level work, and why she still leans modestly restrictive

Sep 3, 202522 min

S11 Ep 1Gamblemerica: How Sports Betting Apps Rewired a Generation's Relationship to Risk

Sports betting in the United States of America. Read the full piece here: https://kyla.substack.com/p/gamblemerica-how-sports-betting-apps00:00 - Intro 00:36 - An Excerpt 02:42 - The United States of Gamblemerica 06:09 - In Dialogue with Jon 08:12 - The History of Sports Betting 13:55 - The State, The Platform, the Hen House 17:17 - The Dopamine Business Model 22:11 - The Language of Individual Responsibility 27:03 - The Human Cost28:41 - What Comes After Sports Betting?31:38 - How Do We Fix This?Jon's Book: https://www.amazon.com/Losing-Big-Americas-Reckless-Gambling/dp/B0DGS6G35H

Jun 4, 202535 min

S10 Ep 30DeepSeek, the Federal Spending Freeze, and America’s Innovation Crisis

Nvidia just lost $600 billion in value in a single day—the largest single-stock drop in history—and all because of a Chinese AI startup called DeepSeek. But this isn’t just about Nvidia or AI. It’s about how America is battling its own assumptions about innovation, efficiency, and progress. In this video, I'll talk about (1) how DeepSeek built a groundbreaking AI model for just $6 million (2) why U.S. tech companies like Meta and OpenAI are spending billions—and if that’s sustainable (3) the impact of federal funding freezes and policy decisions on America’s innovation pipeline (4) why the U.S. might be stuck in a “cold war” with itself over how progress should look and (5) what this means for the future of AI, talent allocation, and global competition.DeepSeek isn’t just disrupting the AI industry; it’s forcing us to ask some hard questions about how we measure success.00:00 Intro00:58 Our Broader Challenges03:08 What Is DeepSeek?05:00 How did they do it?05:27 Innovation08:40 The State of Tech11:49 Financial Engineering12:58 Talent15:45 Final ThoughtsEIG paper: https://eig.org/exceptional-by-design/Music Used'Shadows and Dust' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Nightfall' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Incantation' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Uprising' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Anna's Theme' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au'Parasite' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au 'Shoulders Of Giants' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au DISCLAIMER: This video does not provide investment or economic advice and is not professional advice (legal, accounting, tax). The owner of this content is not an investment advisor. Discussion of any securities, trading, or markets is incidental and solely for entertainment purposes. Nothing herein shall constitute a recommendation, investment advice, or an opinion on suitability. The information in this video is provided as of the date of its initial release. The owner of this video expressly disclaims all representations or warranties of accuracy. The owner of this video claims all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, of and related to, this video.

Jan 28, 202517 min

S10 Ep 29The Year Narrative Ate Reality

Full substack: https://kyla.substack.com/p/the-year-narrative-ate-reality

Dec 23, 202411 min

S10 Ep 28Trust as the Next Great Commodity

We talk about the concept of trust as a commodity and discuss how to invest when trust is scarce. Spectra School: http://www.spectramarkets.com/school/Hanks Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8PndpFPL8g&t=40sHow Trump Won: https://kyla.substack.com/p/how-trump-won-what-happens-next-and00:00 Introduction and Overview00:24 Special Sponsor Segment01:15 Current Global Events and Trust02:40 Investing in Trust Portfolios04:51 Framework for Evaluating Companies06:34 The Cycle of Apathy and Trust10:13 Rebuilding Trust: Individual and Societal Efforts12:11 Actionable Takeaways for Investors14:14 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsDisclaimer: This is not financial advice or a recommendation for any investment. The Content is for informational purposes only. You should not construe any such information or other material as legal, tax, investment, financial, or other advice.

Dec 11, 202415 min

S10 Ep 27Thanksgiving to Black Friday: The Beauty of Supply Chains

The economics of Thanksgiving and Black Friday!00:00 Intro00:29 Turkeys01:25 Supply Chain 03:18 The Sweet Potato Belt and Pumpkin Capital04:34 Black Friday04:59 The Impact of Smartphones on Shopping05:34 Game Theory and Price Tracking06:37 The Future of Black Friday08:34 ConclusionSourceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jjcjvNvvGLchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bN7mG9srVh4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qsnck0LV8w4https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4h-W6cHWj8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lL2-HOzByBY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nk2MBd5hmHQ📚 Want to learn more? Check out:Newsletter: kyla.substack.comBook: "In This Economy?"Podcast: Let's Appreciate🔗 Follow for daily economic insights:TikTok: @kylascanInstagram: @kylascanLinkedIn: @kylascanDISCLAIMER: This video does not provide investment or economic advice and is not professional advice (legal, accounting, tax). The owner of this content is not an investment advisor. Discussion of any securities, trading, or markets is incidental and solely for entertainment purposes. Nothing herein shall constitute a recommendation, investment advice, or an opinion on suitability. The information in this video is provided as of the date of its initial release. The owner of this video expressly disclaims all representations or warranties of accuracy. The owner of this video claims all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, of and related to, this video.

Nov 28, 20249 min

S10 Ep 26Understanding Trump's Tariffs

What even are tariffs00:00 Tariffs01:45 History02:40 Why does Trump Like Them?05:02 Market Response09:30 The Economic Impact📚 Want to learn more? Check out:Newsletter: kyla.substack.comBook: "In This Economy?"Podcast: Let's Appreciate🔗 Follow for daily economic insights:TikTok: @kylascanInstagram: @kylascanLinkedIn: @kylascanDISCLAIMER: This video does not provide investment or economic advice and is not professional advice (legal, accounting, tax). The owner of this content is not an investment advisor. Discussion of any securities, trading, or markets is incidental and solely for entertainment purposes. Nothing herein shall constitute a recommendation, investment advice, or an opinion on suitability. The information in this video is provided as of the date of its initial release. The owner of this video expressly disclaims all representations or warranties of accuracy. The owner of this video claims all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, of and related to, this video.

Nov 26, 202411 min

S10 Ep 25Why Everything is Still Expensive: A Fed President Explains

I had questions. A lot of them. So I sat down with someone who might have answers - Mary Daly, President and CEO of the San Francisco Fed. She's one of the people actually making the decisions that affect your money. Five big things I wanted to understand: Why everything still feels so expensive What's really happening with jobs Why Wall Street and Main Street feel like different planets How the Fed makes these massive decisions Whether they can actually fix this00:00 Intro02:10 Some History07:30 Price Stability 10:33 The Fed Test11:05 The Price Problem18:47 The Labor Market22:52 The Path ForwardSourceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=laSqNpmCeQk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SxTnOWDw31shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL-OaWx9LrMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLyh5fSTLLwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7nj2X-yl_U&t=12shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVDE5Q74EhM&t=253shttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=512mhHUoJgkhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jheesQ8ot3ghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8b03af6b670https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTivWJvGYtIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kuNCfkDtPNk📚 Want to learn more? Check out:Newsletter: kyla.substack.comBook: "In This Economy?"Podcast: Let's Appreciate🔗 Follow for daily economic insights:TikTok: @kylascanInstagram: @kylascanLinkedIn: @kylascanDISCLAIMER: This video does not provide investment or economic advice and is not professional advice (legal, accounting, tax). The owner of this content is not an investment advisor. Discussion of any securities, trading, or markets is incidental and solely for entertainment purposes. Nothing herein shall constitute a recommendation, investment advice, or an opinion on suitability. The information in this video is provided as of the date of its initial release. The owner of this video expressly disclaims all representations or warranties of accuracy. The owner of this video claims all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, of and related to, this video.

Nov 25, 202429 min

S10 Ep 24How Donald Trump Won and What Happens Next for the Economy

Donald Trump’s election has ben elected the 47th president of the United States. Here's what it means and what could happen next.Newsletter: https://kyla.substack.com/p/how-trump-won-what-happens-next-andSourceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MkrNsNDaXS8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4t0S9zZn2QQ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3kBiyueN-l4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SgUD03R50oc https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fTxECVof1GYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xpG0PBsuLjU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wwzHi5C6y2Ehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D3ptpdZwNb0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m3ErLnADwX4 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Q29HmHSgfk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mcHCpyfMavAhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PFw--KOUtCEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-PmFUV-dtwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJOMfH08waIhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF-I9I1k9J0https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WkyPPEqjHdchttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8d3wzom0RNwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4jWMKC4nZwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KaWihejcGcMhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb28kAavh0Mhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Xa9T2OMzmw00:00 Intro01:17 Why Did DJT Win?01:57 The Role of the Manosphere03:59 No One Wants to be an Incumbent04:41 Economic Disconnect05:42 Inflation07:42 Inequality11:18 Structural Affordability12:41 The Information Problem15:32 Institutional Credibility19:08 The Disconnect20:40 Policy and Person21:55 Biden Retrospective27:43 How to Fix It29:35 Trump's Agenda31:20 Tariffs38:21 The Market40:34 What is Happening45:13 The Path ForwardDISCLAIMER: This video does not provide investment or economic advice and is not professional advice (legal, accounting, tax). The owner of this content is not an investment advisor. Discussion of any securities, trading, or markets is incidental and solely for entertainment purposes. Nothing herein shall constitute a recommendation, investment advice, or an opinion on suitability. The information in this video is provided as of the date of its initial release. The owner of this video expressly disclaims all representations or warranties of accuracy. The owner of this video claims all intellectual property rights, including copyrights, of and related to, this video.

Nov 17, 202448 min

S10 Ep 23Comparing Economic Policies: Harris vs. Trump - A Deep Dive

I follow the outline of the CRFB here. In this episode, we break down the economic policy proposals of two major candidates: Kamala Harris and Donald Trump. We analyze their plans on taxes, healthcare, education, housing, and more, providing insights into how each policy could impact the economy. We draw from multiple sources, including CRFB and Budget Model, to offer an objective comparison. Key topics discussed include tax cuts, social spending, border security, tariffs, and long-term economic stability. Find out which candidate's policies could be better for the U.S. economy and why.Sourceshttps://www.crfb.org/papers/fiscal-impact-harris-and-trump-campaign-planshttps://itep.org/kamala-harris-donald-trump-tax-plans/https://budgetmodel.wharton.upenn.edu/issues/2024/8/26/trump-campaign-policy-proposals-2024https://budgetmodel.wharton.upenn.edu/issues/2024/8/26/harris-campaign-policy-proposals-2024https://youtu.be/qdgIP6IjHdk?si=XARLjRYCIHlCuEBf https://youtu.be/AnO-QPn5v58?si=OweXWRAE-GHnYS_u https://youtu.be/oxufaMb37SE?si=dCavn3EYGDtDG11phttps://youtu.be/2ec4Oa2L1fo?si=zDmAaeT560GXKP4l https://youtu.be/8GH-zVMGuWw?si=BeSHFAqOmoXeO6q3 https://youtu.be/MVph94jk8ZM?si=M8FVXFUKJ0mpoHaE https://youtu.be/oc_voADxXFE?si=bdGnL9vegml5WrVe https://youtu.be/Fv03JJ_GaIQ?si=hb8USPAaYFvhxm7z https://youtu.be/uAyo4sywXG8?si=fd2ORSf1bOjCcY6c https://youtu.be/UWgndJn1jUI?si=QC1ZD35jymumlz09 https://youtu.be/Mt-y2_Q1EkU?si=6Gd7lZfptxVRRaey https://youtu.be/KxYdVTETwu4?si=RjMyUrocIWhiKZDf https://youtu.be/btB3ghpu5RI?si=h7Hd0F2-MHokjOsB https://youtu.be/_-eHOSq3oqI?si=Jp4SQIThvAJfFNFl https://youtu.be/pPlhS22BG9k?si=atlv3nR_zYr4ih6G https://youtu.be/KmQLhtlHO1o?si=_bY4IAclwOoFQXFS

Nov 4, 202429 min

S10 Ep 22What the Longshoremen Strike Means for the Economy

Massive Longshoremen Strike: Implications for US Economy, Jobs, and AutomationThe international longshoremen's association has initiated a large-scale strike on the East and Gulf coasts of the United States, risking substantial economic activity and millions of jobs. In this episode, we discuss the demands of the 45,000 striking dock workers, the potential economic impact (up to $4 billion loss per day), and the broader consequences for the US economy amid the upcoming election, holiday season, and global tensions. Key points include the dock workers' push for higher wages and a ban on automation, the response from the United States Maritime Alliance, the Biden administration's stance, and the strike's potential to fuel inflation. Additionally, we explore the historical context of automation resistance and the need for future labor retraining programs. 00:00 ILA Strike01:10 What is a longshoremen?03:13 usmx04:37 Automation07:21 monetary policy08:56 role of luddite10:29 openai11:48 Worker support

Oct 1, 202414 min

S10 Ep 21How Dating Apps Contribute to the Demographic Crisis

The dating apps are under a lot of pressure. Falling revenues, people not wanting to pay, and Gen Z seemingly uninterested have led to collapsing stocks and circling activist investors. Their only path forward is monetization - but what does that mean for the demographic crisis?00:00 Introduction: The Pressure on Dating Apps00:11 The Monetization Dilemma00:23 The Online Dating Landscape02:18 The Rise of Match Group04:15 The Big Three: Tinder, Hinge, and Bumble06:15 The Financial Struggles of Dating Apps07:15 User Dissatisfaction and Declining Interest15:06 The Demographic Crisis19:58 Possible Solutions and Future Outlook20:49 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsVideos used in this video • Hinge's Makeover: The New Era For Dat... https://archive.org/details/CyberDat • This company owns almost EVERY DATING... • Tinder CEO on why the firm is launchi... • Hinge CEO responds to accusations the... • How Dating Apps Make Money and Why It... • Dating app stocks: Grindr has prosper... • Time to swipe right on dating app sto... • Scott Galloway: The Real DANGER Of Da...&...

Sep 13, 202421 min

S10 Ep 20Home Insurance is a Really Big Problem

We talk a lot about building more housing, but we do not talk enough about the risk of home insurance. We have massively underpriced risk in many parts of the economy. This leads to things like financial nihilism and distrust, which is why we see a world divided - partially because the risk models are all wrong.00:00 Introduction to Kamala Harris's Economic Proposals00:09 Detailed Housing Policies01:14 Supply and Demand in Housing01:37 The Broader Impact of Housing Shortages02:29 The Complexity of Housing as an Asset03:18 Challenges in Home Building03:47 The Home Insurance Crisis08:53 Economic and Financial Implications09:44 Regulatory Issues and Underinsurance11:09 Reinsurance and Secondary Perils13:03 Future Paths and Solutions14:55 Updating Risk Models for the Future17:44 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

Aug 22, 202416 min
Kyla Scanlon