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Atlantic Magazine writer, Derek Thompson, is our guest for a conversation about and around provocative stories and subjects he\'s written about.

Derek touches on a part of the economy that\'s doing well but isn\'t getting any attention, the bizarre reason for the declining population of a few major American cities and the elite sports that give the advantage to rich, white high schoolers.\\xa0

Mark and Derek also revisit his book, Hit Makers, the making of a hit idea (the science of popularity)

For the articles from Derek Thompson that we spoke of and more, here\'s the link:\\xa0https://www.theatlantic.com/author/derek-thompson/

For Derek\'s book click here:\\xa0 HIT MAKERS

Michael Shure visits to talk Mayor Pete, Elizabeth Warren, Iowa polls, the Syria mess and a prediction.

contact the show at:\\xa0edgewithmarkthompson@gmail.com

00-:45 show open

00:00:45-00:22:15 Michael Shure on Politics

00:22:15-00:58:00 Atlantic Writer, Derek Thompson