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Saturday, October 10, 2026
Part 2: What Capitalists Get Wrong About Capitalism
Mann on the Street
Economic systems are recipes, not religions. From the safety-net capitalism of the Nordic model to France’s state-guided dirigisme, the world’s most prosperous nations don't treat economic labels as dogma. Discover why execution and competence matter far more than political branding.
Saturday, September 26, 2026
Part 1: What Capitalists Get Wrong About Capitalism
Mann on the Street
Economic debates often pit pure capitalism against socialism, but most nations’ economies don’t fit neatly into either box. American capitalism functions as a mixed economy with trillion-dollar government backstops, while "socialist" Scandinavian models actually run free-market economies paired with strong welfare safety nets. Discover why prosperous nations ditch rigid economic doctrine in favor of pragmatic execution and functional institutions.
Saturday, August 08, 2026
An Investing Cheat Code
Mann on the Street
In a tiny North Carolina town in 1895, a newspaper that started with one local man grew into an unlikely publishing empire. Discover what its rise and fall can teach us about competitive advantages, susceptibility to disruption, and the ultimate "cheat code" for long-term investing success.
Tuesday, June 23, 2026
The Same Stream Twice
Mann on the Street
As artificial intelligence reshapes the business landscape, traditional leadership models and the value of human roles at companies are being put to the test.
Friday, May 15, 2026
When was it ever certain?
Mann on the Street
It’s easy to feel overwhelmed by today's economic and political uncertainties, but reacting to every headline can actually hurt your portfolio. Discover why embracing the unknown and focusing on resilient companies can be the true key to long-term investing success.
Thursday, April 02, 2026
“Work Harder”
Mann on the Street
Productivity isn’t as simple as “trying harder.” It’s about structure. From the Chinese versus German economies to AI versus human intelligence, Bill Mann breaks down how systems and architecture make a difference. Read more in this month’s newsletter.
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