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Noem Out, Iran War “Far From Over,” and Talarico’s Win
Kara and Scott break down Trump’s dismissal of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, the economic effects of the Iran war, and the highlights from Tuesday's first 2026 midterm primaries. Plus, OpenAI's Pentagon deal blows up in Sam Altman's face, and the Paramount-Warner Bros. ... Show More
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Mar 3
Iran War: Trump's Endgame, Economic Fallout, and Polymarket Profiteering
Kara and Scott break down the war in Iran — what Trump’s endgame could be, and how the conflict may impact oil prices, financial markets, and the global economy. Then, the Trump administration bans Anthropic, and OpenAI makes a deal with the Pentagon. Plus, Netflix emerges as a w ... Show More
1h 10m
Feb 27
Paramount Wins Warner Bros. Bid, Anthropic vs. Pentagon, and AI Doomsday Memo
Kara and Scott discuss Anthropic pushing back on the Pentagon's demands, and Trump's longest State of the Union ever. Then, Paramount wins the battle for Warner Bros. after Netflix drops out — Puck’s Bill Cohan joins with insights. Plus, Nvidia posts blockbuster earnings, and a v ... Show More
1h 10m
Jun 2024
How Spotify picks its winners
No, Sabrina Carpenter probably isn’t paying the streamer to play “Espresso” every time you’re listening to music. But the app is making changes to its business model that could impact your listening.
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