Episode
Cosmopolis by Don DeLillo with Tom Libby and Jesan Sorrells
- Published
- Sep 16, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 6198
- Processing state
not_requested- Canonical source
- https://share.transistor.fm/s/cc7ce712
Actions
POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/leadership-lessons-from-the-great-books-4393930/episodes/cosmopolis-by-don-delillo-with-tom-libby-and-jesan-sorrells/transcription-requests
Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode.GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/leadership-lessons-from-the-great-books-4393930/cosmopolis-by-don-delillo-with-tom-libby-and-jesan-sorrells.md
Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource.
Summary
Cosmopolis by Don DeLillo with Tom Libby and Jesan Sorrells --- Dive into Don DeLillo’s Cosmopolis as Jesan Sorrells and Tom Libby unpack the novel’s critique of leadership in an era of wealth, technology, and cultural upheaval. They discuss the dangers of disconnected leadership, the ongoing crisis of accountability among elites, and the pitfalls of managing strictly by data and dashboards. The episode draws sharp parallels between fictional failures and real-world leadership challenges, offering actionable lessons for those navigating today’s ever-shifting leadership landscape. Book Title: Cosmopolis Author: Don DeLillo Hosts: Jesan Sorrells, Tom Libby --- Time-Stamped Overview --- 00:00 Eric Packer's limousine journey. 09:54 Discussing a prolific modernist author. 16:00 DeLillo's risk-taking in writing. 17:47 Reflecting on character minimalism. 25:36 Discussing key themes in book and movie. 28:33 Early AI's impact on finance. 35:52 Challenges of Leadership Disconnect. 41:42 Billionaires don't live in my town. 49:38 Reflecting on 9/11 emotions. 55:27 Catharsis in Cosmopolis . 56:19 Reflections on WWII veterans' honor. 01:06:32 AI accountability in decision-making. 01:09:49 Wealth Redistribution for Global Issues. 01:15:24 Discussing money and character. 01:18:23 Exploring Worldview and Character Development. 01:27:08 Discussing a retirement plan. 01:31:38 The crisis of tech outpacing morality. 01:35:09 Gut feeling vs data in decisions. 01:40:30 Leadership lessons from Cosmopolis by Don DeLillo. --- Opening theme composed by Felipe Sarro - Bach - Silotti - "Air" from Orchestra Suite No. 3, BWV 1068 Closing theme composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music . --- Pick up your copy of 12 Rules for Leaders: The Foundation of Intentional Leadership NOW on AMAZON ! C…