The awkwardest question in business right now: Should TikTok be banned? Tupperware invented the leftover, but its stock just fell 40% because of philosophy. And buying a home is about to get even harder because the Fed raised interest rates again â To save the family, itâs burning down the house (Literally. Figuratively. Literally figuratively metaphorically ... Show More
Aug 21
đ„ž âEspionage Advertisingâ â Biltâs comedy series. Taco Bellâs everything plan. Hertzâs Amazon deal. +Summer Song Recession.
Taco Bell is launching a new thing every month⊠because instant gratification is a recipe.Hertz is the 2nd biggest car-seller in America⊠and now itâs on Amazon.Bilt does credit cards, but also a comedy series? ⊠Roomies is an example of Espionage Advertising.Plus, there is no âS ... Show More
22m 43s
Jun 2024
The problem with Trumpâs idea to replace income taxes with tariffs
A new pitch from former President Donald Trump calls for replacing income tax with tariffs. Weâll get into why the math doesnât add up. Plus, chemical hair relaxers are making Black women sick, so why are they still being sold? And, weâll weigh in on Apple entering the AI race, H ... Show More
22m 17s
May 2024
The TikTok Ban Is âa Vast Overreach, Rooted in Hypocrisy,â Wiredâs Katie Drummond says
David Remnick talks with Katie Drummond, the global editorial director of Wired magazine, about the TikTok ban that just passed with bipartisan support in Washington. The app will be removed from distribution in U.S. app stores unless ByteDance, the Chinese company that owns TikT ... Show More
20m 41s
May 2024
Trump verdict, COVID Cover-up, Crypto Corner, Salesforce drops 20%, AI correction?
(0:00) Bestie Intros: Jason's first show for his new production company (2:15) Why Sacks and Chamath are hosting a Trump fundraiser (18:40) House COVID investigation: findings, cover-up, what's next? (41:36) The Deep State Problem: unelected bureaucrats running three letter agenc ... Show More
1h 47m
May 2024
Whoâs Liable for Deepfakes? Why the Alcohol Industry Should Worry, and When (And How) to Fire an Employee
Scott gives his thoughts on deepfakes, specifically why platforms that elevate AI-generated content, including Meta, should be liable. He then shares his personal experience with alcohol and why he thinks the alcohol industry is going to struggle due to the emergence of GLP-1 dru ... Show More
18m 29s