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US foreign policy debates

Housing affordability and regiona...

Minnesota fraud scandal and fallout

AI valuations and the bubble question

Joe Weisenthal probes whether sky-high stock prices for AI and big tech reflect genuine productivity gains or speculative excess, and discusses how market psychology — from retail buy-the-dip behavior to investor FOMO — could turn a valuation correction into a broader economic shock.

BIG INTV: Joe Weisenthal Has Predictions About How the AI Bubble Will Burst

Uncanny Valley | WIRED

11:22

Business

Technology

Short‑form AI Video Apps, IP Risks, and New Content Models

Reaction to new 'Slop' style apps (Sora/Vibes) that auto‑generate short video using public personas and copyrighted material, with conversation about opt‑in persona controls, training‑data legal exposure, potential to become TikTok competitors, and the emergence of distributed, personalized media experiences.

Biggest LBO Ever, SPAC 2.0, Open Source AI Models, State AI Regulation Frenzy

All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg

4:43

Business

Science

Regional risks and legal precedents of U.S. intervention

Kurmanayev warns the campaign could destabilize Venezuela and neighboring countries, spur migration, and set a troubling precedent by treating a sovereign government as a criminal organization with limited legal oversight.

Is the U.S. Attempting a Coup in Venezuela?

The Future Beyond Smartphones

Exploring the implications of emerging technologies, Andreessen speculates on companies that could challenge the dominance of smartphones, particularly through advancements in wearable computing and augmented reality.

Marc Andreessen: Why Perfect Products Become Obsolete

The a16z Show

3:21

Technology

Stock‑Market Rally, Asset Concentration, and Spending

A narrow tech‑led boom (the Magnificent Seven and AI winners) has driven record market highs and concentrated wealth gains, which in turn boost confidence and high‑end consumer spending among asset owners.

It's Almost 2026. How's the Economy?

Fitness obsession versus sustainable lifestyle

They contrast ultra-obsessive training (Gordon Ryan, ultramarathon mentality, Goggins) with sustainable routines for family life, and warn about the mental-health and long-term costs of single-minded athletic obsession.

#2429 - Tom Segura

The Joe Rogan Experience

11:19

Comedy

Techno-Optimism vs Techno-Pessimism

Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz debate the central claim of The Techno-Optimist Manifesto that technology is, on balance, a force for progress and abundance, and contrast that view with persistent pessimistic narratives about new tech.

The Techno-Optimist Manifesto with Marc Andreessen and Ben Horowitz

Public Reaction, Diaspora Response, and Economic Stakes (Oil)

Reactions ranged from celebratory scenes among the Venezuelan diaspora to domestic fear and preparation amid nighttime attacks; underlying the crisis are Venezuela's vast oil reserves and U.S. companies' interest, which investors would likely pursue only if stability and massive investment needs are addressed.

Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro is in New York City, faces narcoterrorism charges

Shifts in Political Discourse and Inclusion

The podcast explores how current societal changes are affecting the language around diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in Hollywood. Sandra reflects on the co-opting of these terms and the implications for honest discussions about racism and structural discrimination.

'The Interview': Sandra Oh Knows What's Great About Middle Age

Workplace Culture, DEI Rollbacks, and Representation

The episode discusses backlashes against diversity, equity and inclusion efforts, how reduced transparency and rolling back DEI can stall progress in hiring and product design, and why representative teams matter for better decision-making and outcomes.

BIG INTV: Melinda French Gates on Secrets: ‘Live a Truthful Life, Then You Don’t Have Any’

Uncanny Valley | WIRED

18:53

Business

Politics