Episodes
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Meta Surveils Employees to Train its AI & What Happens When You Give Cocaine to Salmon?
Meta’s push for AI training data through employee surveillance sparks privacy concerns and employee revolt, amidst layoffs and industry pressure.
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Fed Nom Kevin Warsh Faces Congressional Heat & Trump Wants to Save Spirit Air
Kevin Warsh projects himself as an independent but cautious Fed Chair, emphasizing less communication to avoid market overreaction and criticizing current policies.
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The Tim Cook Era is Ending & Pancreatic Cancer Breakthrough?
Apple's leadership transition marks the end of an era with Tim Cook and the beginning of a new chapter under John Ternus, who faces significant technological and geopolitical challenges.
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US Launches Tariff Refund Website & Robots Outrun Humans in Half-Marathon
The U.S. launches a new tariff refund website, but the process remains complex and delayed, with benefits likely limited to importers.
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NYC’s Second Home Tax Picks Up Steam & Is LIV Golf About to Collapse?
New York’s pied-à-terre tax aims to target wealthy second homeowners to raise revenue and curb market distortions, but faces opposition based on economic impact arguments.
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Wait, Allbirds is Pivoting to AI? & Jury Calls Live Nation a Monopoly
Allbirds' pivot to AI exemplifies how companies jump into trending sectors, often as a meme stock, with uncertain long-term viability.
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Taxpayers Skirt a Gutted IRS & United Eyes an American Airlines Takeover
The IRS has significantly reduced its enforcement capacity, which may temporarily benefit taxpayers but ultimately risks decreasing government revenue and increasing the tax gap.
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Hollywood’s Elite Protest Paramount-WBD Merger & Zuck Makes AI Clone of Himself?
Hollywood mergers are under intense scrutiny for potentially reducing competition and threatening jobs, despite regulatory hurdles.
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US Plans Hormuz Blockade & Wall Street Bigwigs Nervous About Mythos
The US is implementing a double blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to pressure Iran economically, significantly impacting global oil prices and inflation.
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DOJ Launches Antitrust Case Against NFL & Airlines Jack Up Bag Fees
The NFL is under scrutiny for potentially monopolistic practices regarding TV rights, which could reshape the league’s broadcasting landscape.
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Markets Soar After Iran Ceasefire & Bitcoin Creator Revealed?
Market stability can be fragile in geopolitical crises, and optimism is often tempered by underlying uncertainties.
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Anthropic’s New Model Too Dangerous for the Public? & Trump Agrees to 2-Week Ceasefire
Google's AI overviews are about 90% accurate, but that still means millions of incorrect responses are possible for the vast number of searches.
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Investment Firm Sends Analyst to Strait of Hormuz & Bars Are Banning Phones
The Artemis II crew achieved a new record by traveling further than any human before, inspiring future generations.
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‘Artemis II’ Nears Spaceflight Record & NeeDoh Craze Causes Shortage
The Artemis II mission marks a historic moment for space exploration with stunning visuals and milestones.
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Americans are Ditching Summer Travel Plans & Iran Sets Up Tollbooth for Strait of Hormuz
Rising costs in jet fuel are significantly impacting summer travel plans for Americans, leading to more domestic travel.
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SpaceX Files for Blockbuster IPO & Nike Can’t Fix its Problems
SpaceX is set to make history with a potential $75 billion IPO, anticipated to be the largest ever.
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We’re Going Back to the Moon & TMZ Exposes Vacationing Politicians
NASA is set to launch Artemis 2, marking a significant return to lunar exploration after 50 years, with important implications for science and space politics.
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Private Equity Weasels Into Your 401(k)? & Coal is Making a Comeback
All Birds, once worth $4 billion, sells its assets for a fraction of its peak value, illustrating the dangers of market and expansion missteps.
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Investors Lose Patience with Iran War & TSA Workers Finally Get Paid
The stock market is currently facing substantial downturns due to the ongoing geopolitical instability connected to the Iran conflict, adversely affecting oil prices.
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Congress Wants to Ban Prediction Markets & Clear Scores from TSA Chaos
Prediction markets face potential legislative bans due to concerns over gambling and insider trading.
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