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Dec 2024
1h 11m

Reflecting on 2024 with Mark Cuban

Comedy Central
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As 2024 draws to a close, we're joined by Mark Cuban to reflect on how technology, business, and politics shaped this year. Together we explore his foray into the political arena as a surrogate for Kamala Harris, his mission to disrupt America's healthcare system, and ways government might harness AI to tackle the country’s most entrenched problems. Plus, Ma ... Show More
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