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The Change Optimist

The Change Optimist

Written by: Mathew Growden
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 Welcome to The Change Optimist podcast hosted by Mathew Growden (a.k.a. Growdy). A weekly podcast of interesting conversations with interesting people.Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Economics
Episodes
  • Lorraine Sommerfeld and I talk tariffs, car buying, and getting fired. S2, E2

    Lorraine Sommerfeld and I talk tariffs, car buying, and getting fired. S2, E2
    Aug 16 2025

    Acclaimed author and award-winning journalist Lorraine Sommerfeld agreed to chat with me.

    We talk about the havoc tariffs are having on the automotive industry. We discuss why the car-buying experience still sucks. And I get to the bottom of why she was fired from a lot of jobs earlier in her life.

    She called me a wild card, but I think she’s the wild card.

    Pro tip: don't take dad's last beer.
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    1 hr and 18 mins
  • Steve Barker and I have a fantastic conversation. S2, E1

    Steve Barker and I have a fantastic conversation. S2, E1
    Jul 4 2025

    This was fun. My friend Steve Barker and I discuss how we met and some of the fun and antics we've participated in over the years. We discuss our interest in attending a foam conference, the current state of AI, our favourite roller coasters, and our mutual admiration for Nickelback.

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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Kevin Newman and I are both grown men who love Star Trek - Episode 10

    Kevin Newman and I are both grown men who love Star Trek - Episode 10
    Nov 29 2024

    Kevin Newman and I discuss the current state of journalism, the nature of truth, the complexities of being a father, and our mutual love of Star Trek.
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    53 mins
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