August 2026 Mailbag: The Scores We Keep

After three weeks of Authors in August, the authors step aside and Rule Breaker listeners take the conversation somewhere new.

A middle-school teacher wrestles with what happens when the measurements meant to improve education begin defining it instead. A father investing for his daughters wonders whether “Add Up, Don’t Double Down” applies to index funds. There are Rule Breaker songs, Spiffy Pops shared between old friends, and, near episode end, the Fool who originated Pet Perks returns with an audio reminder that some of life’s most valuable moments can be hiding inside the everyday hassles we’re tempted to hurry through.

Host: David GardnerProducer: Bart Shannon

Ken's full playlist:

For failing to become an active financial investor:

* Cast Your Fate to the Wind (George Winston)

For letting your winners run high:

* Along for the Ride (Mates of State)

* All Time High (Rita Coolidge)

For brand new investors:

* Any Dream Will Do (Donny Osmond)

* Come and Get It (Badfinger)