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Aug 2023
27m 35s

Mug Shot Merch Takes Over the Internet &...

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Episode 133: Neal and Toby discuss how former President Donald Trump's mug shot took over the internet on Thursday evening and how Etsy sellers are making money off of the merch. They also explain why the DOJ is suing SpaceX over discriminatory hiring practices and what a weekend in Jackson Hole looks like for the Federal Reserve. Plus, Subway sells to a pri ... Show More
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