August 2026 Mailbag: The Scores We Keep
Summary
Host David Gardner concludes his ninth annual Authors in August by reflecting on insights from guests Ti Nguyen, Vasant Dhar, and Dave Ulrich. He then addresses listener mailbag questions, discussing how teachers can balance standardized testing with holistic education and whether the "add up, don't double down" investing habit applies to index funds. The episode also features a curated Rule Breaker Spotify playlist, a celebration of a "spiffy pop" stock gain, and a heartfelt "pet perk" submission about the fleeting value of the school run.
Topics discussed
Authors in August recap and Fredometer announcement
Teacher's letter on standardized testing and scorekeeping
Applying 'Add Up' strategy to index funds
Range Rover Sport advertisement
Listener suggestions for Rule Breaker Spotify playlist
Celebrating a 'Spiffy Pop' stock gain
Pet Perk: The value of the school run
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