Podcasts about Big Tech

So many of the right-leaning TikTokkers who foisted Trump upon us under the promise of standing for the common man are now realizing that he is doing the exact opposite. But they are forgetting that it didn't have to be this way, even as they prepare to make the same mistake by canceling the next primary. I go back to the 2022 midterms to show how that election and its aftermath was the ultimate inflection point. We could have rebuilt the party with new faces and new policies, but Trump came back, saddled us with Kevin McCarthy, Mike Johnson, and everyone else, and now his supporters blame all those names for our woes while forgetting the top of the food chain. Next, I discuss Florida's AI bill of rights and how it contrasts with the cronyism in the White House led by David Sacks. Imagine if we had a party with a leader who actually spoke for the people on issues related to electricity prices, land use, and parental control over chatbots rather than pimping Big Tech. After all, isn't that what we were promised all along? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SPONSOR: -- BLAZETV -- BlazeTV doesn’t exist without people like you, who genuinely care about preserving honest conversation in this country. You’ve seen what’s happening on the right: the gatekeeping, the approved narratives, the pressure for everyone to fall in line. That’s not who we are. We’re not bound to talking points or beholden to anyone’s agenda. We don’t have to check our convictions with a corporate sponsor before we speak. We show up with one thing: the freedom to tell the truth as we see it. And that freedom only exists because of BlazeTV subscribers. Once a year, we lower the barrier for people who want to be part of this movement, people who refuse to sit on the sidelines. Right now, for Black Friday only, you can get $40 off a BlazeTV annual subscription. If you’ve been on the fence, this is the moment. Not because of a discount, but because your subscription actually keeps independent voices alive, voices that aren’t controlled by Big Tech, advertisers, or political gatekeepers. You make it possible for us to keep fighting, creating, and telling the truth without compromise. If you believe America is still worth fighting for, this is your moment to join the fight. And if you’re already a subscriber, THANK YOU. You make all of this possible. to someone who needs a space free from filtered, “approved” opinions.Thank you so much for watching and continuing to support the movement that we’re building together. Go to https://www.BlazeTV.com/RICK and use code BLACKFRIDAY40 to grab our Black Friday savings while it’s still here. That’s https://www.BlazeTV.com/RICK , code BLACKFRIDAY40. -- https://www.BlazeTV.com/RICK See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

SPONSOR: BLAZETV -- BlazeTV doesn’t exist without people like you, who genuinely care about preserving honest conversation in this country. You’ve seen what’s happening on the right: the gatekeeping, the approved narratives, the pressure for everyone to fall in line. That’s not who we are. We’re not bound to talking points or beholden to anyone’s agenda. We don’t have to check our convictions with a corporate sponsor before we speak. We show up with one thing: the freedom to tell the truth as we see it. And that freedom only exists because of BlazeTV subscribers. Once a year, we lower the barrier for people who want to be part of this movement, people who refuse to sit on the sidelines. Right now, for Black Friday only, you can get $40 off a BlazeTV annual subscription. If you’ve been on the fence, this is the moment. Not because of a discount, but because your subscription actually keeps independent voices alive, voices that aren’t controlled by Big Tech, advertisers, or political gatekeepers. You make it possible for us to keep fighting, creating, and telling the truth without compromise. If you believe America is still worth fighting for, this is your moment to join the fight. And if you’re already a subscriber, THANK YOU. You make all of this possible. to someone who needs a space free from filtered, “approved” opinions.Thank you so much for watching and continuing to support the movement that we’re building together. Go to https://www.BlazeTV.com/RICK and use code BLACKFRIDAY40 to grab our Black Friday savings while it’s still here. That’s https://www.BlazeTV.com/RICK , code BLACKFRIDAY40. -- https://www.BlazeTV.com/RICK See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send Bidemi a Text Message!In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde spoke with Jake Ward, co-founder of the Developers Alliance, to unpack how tech policy battles quietly shape the lives and livelihoods of developers around the world. They explore why AI regulation will determine which startups survive, how fragmented privacy laws can unintentionally crush small innovators, and why lawmakers who think they're targeting Big Tech often end up hurting the little guys instead. Jake also shares practical ways independent developers can "get a seat at the table" in policy conversations.Support the show

On today's episode, we break down one of the most widely used market internals: the TRIN (Arms Index). What does it actually tell you? How should traders interpret it? And—most importantly—does it work as a real-time trading tool? I'll walk you through how professionals use TRIN to read market pressure, identify turning points, and separate noise from true momentum. We'll also tackle a big viewer question about Kevin Hassett, now emerging as a leading candidate for Federal Reserve Chair—and what his policy stance could mean for interest rates, inflation, and overall market direction. Plus, we'll look at Microsoft's weakening outlook on AI, why it surprised Wall Street, and how it might reshape the competitive landscape for Big Tech. Listen now:

This episode features a large news slate: November private payrolls unexpectedly fell by 32,000, Alphabet's AI chips business could be worth nearly Bad Bunny is back on top of Spotify's annual list. Roundtable: DOL registryhttps://www.instagram.com/delano.saporu/?hl=en. Connect with me here also: https://newstreetadvisorsgroup.com/social/. Want to support the show? Feel free to do so here! https://anchor.fm/delano-saporu4/support. Thank you for listening.

Big tech is stumbling while pharma stocks surge, what does that mean for markets heading into 2026? In this episode, Anthony and Piers unpack why Nvidia, Microsoft, and Amazon are dragging, while Eli Lilly and Merck lead a surprising rotation. They also explore shifting Fed rate cut expectations, conflicting US labor data, and what it all signals for the S&P 500's next move.We also break down Deutsche Bank's “triple whammy” dollar call, Trump's Fed chair pick, and why a yen carry trade unwind could shake crypto markets. Plus, UK PMI surprises and pound strength, are brighter days ahead for the UK economy? Tune in for easy-to-follow macro insights this week!(00:00) Topics & Listener Shoutouts(02:51) Big Tech Wobble, Pharma Surge(09:16) Fed Cut Expectations & Labour Data(18:27) Trump's Fed Pick & Market Reaction(24:23) Deutsche Bank US Dollar Call(30:07) Yen Carry Trade & Crypto Risk(36:01) UK Budget Bounce & PMI Surprise*****Last chance to join our in-person Finance Bootcamp in London 15-19 December 2025. As part of our podcast community, you can use the code BOOT500 at checkout for a £500 discount.

Gideon talks to Jacob Heilbrunn, editor of the National Interest, about the rows over racism, Epstein and Israel that have broken out in Donald Trump's Make America Great Again movement. Clips: Tucker Carlson, Right wing watch, Dana LoeschFree links to read more on this topic:Marjorie Taylor Greene to resign from Congress after clash with Donald TrumpTrump's Maga coalition fractures over far-right interviewMaga vs AI: Donald Trump's Big Tech courtship risks a backlashDonald Trump's Maga base split over handling of Jeffrey Epstein filesSubscribe to The Rachman Review wherever you get your podcasts - please listen, rate and subscribe.Presented by Gideon Rachman. Produced by Fiona Symon. Sound design is by Breen Turner and the executive producer is Flo Phillips.Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On today's episode, we discuss new AI tools and data centers, practical cybersecurity tips, how to manage smart home and cloud services more safely, and the trade‑offs between privacy, convenience, and Big Tech control. Don't miss it!

Thursday December 4, 2025 Big Tech Attack on State AI Laws

The collapse in H-1B approvals for Indian firms isn't a retreat — it's a quiet transfer of power as Big Tech turns the visa pipeline into its personal talent engine. | Subscribe to "The Recruiting Life Newsletter" at https://jimstroud.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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SPONSOR: PATRIOT MOBILEAs America’s ONLY Christian conservative wireless provider, Patriot Mobile offers a way to vote with your wallet, without compromising on quality or convenience. Patriot Mobile isn’t just about providing exceptional cellphone service—it’s a call to action to defend our rights and freedoms.With Patriot Mobile, you’ll get outstanding nationwide coverage because they operate on ALL THREE major networks. If you have cellphone service today, you can get cellphone service with Patriot Mobile, with a coverage guarantee.Right now, go to https://patriotmobile.com/RICK or call 972-PATRIOT and get a FREE MONTH of service with promo code RICK. Switch to Patriot Mobile today and defend freedom with every call and text you make. Visit https://patriotmobile.com/RICK or call 972-PATRIOT! SPONSOR: BLAZETV -- BlazeTV doesn’t exist without people like you, who genuinely care about preserving honest conversation in this country. You’ve seen what’s happening on the right: the gatekeeping, the approved narratives, the pressure for everyone to fall in line. That’s not who we are. We’re not bound to talking points or beholden to anyone’s agenda. We don’t have to check our convictions with a corporate sponsor before we speak. We show up with one thing: the freedom to tell the truth as we see it. And that freedom only exists because of BlazeTV subscribers. Once a year, we lower the barrier for people who want to be part of this movement, people who refuse to sit on the sidelines. Right now, for Black Friday only, you can get $40 off a BlazeTV annual subscription. If you’ve been on the fence, this is the moment. Not because of a discount, but because your subscription actually keeps independent voices alive, voices that aren’t controlled by Big Tech, advertisers, or political gatekeepers. You make it possible for us to keep fighting, creating, and telling the truth without compromise. If you believe America is still worth fighting for, this is your moment to join the fight. And if you’re already a subscriber, THANK YOU. You make all of this possible. to someone who needs a space free from filtered, “approved” opinions.Thank you so much for watching and continuing to support the movement that we’re building together. Go to https://www.BlazeTV.com/RICK and use code BLACKFRIDAY40 to grab our Black Friday savings while it’s still here. That’s https://www.BlazeTV.com/RICK , code BLACKFRIDAY40. -- https://www.BlazeTV.com/RICKSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Buckle up for a fiery episode of Joe Oltmann Untamed as we expose the battle for justice and truth! We'll dive into Joe's tributes to Rhonda's courage,his outrage over TikTok purging truth, where a strike on his video exposes Big Tech's chokehold on free speech and his reaction to News Anchor Kyle Clark's segment on Tina Peters. Joined by protest singer Brad Skistimas of Five Times August, we'll tackle cancel culture's war on indie artists, with his banned hits like “Counterfeit World” fueling the fight.The fallout from unchecked migration is hitting our nation hard with Minnesota's $300 million Feeding Our Future fraud scandal—tied to Somali communities—unraveled by Governor Walz's own DHS whistleblowers. We'll air clips of Walz running cover for billions funneled to terrorists and voter fraud ties to fake Democrat voters, while NYC harbors 7,169 criminal illegal aliens, including murderers and predators. Secretary Noem's bombshell reveals 700,000 unvetted illegals flown to Democrat cities on taxpayer dime, complete with luxury hotels and surgeries , as Stephen Miller slams the Biden-Harris “parole” scheme —this is the raw reality of 2025's border crisis!Don't miss Brad Skistimas' powerful insights on navigating the treacherous waters of censorship, offering a beacon of hope for artists under fire. Paired with Joe Oltmann's urgent call to action against a nation under siege, this episode ignites a fight for freedom. Joe brings unfiltered truth straight to you. As America battles to reclaim its footing, this is your front-row seat to the resistance. Tune in now and stand with us!

00:09:06 — U.S. Embraces Syrian Terrorist Aligned With Al-Qaeda Knight exposes how a former Al-Qaeda fighter ended up inside Trump's political orbit, revealing deep contradictions in U.S. foreign policy and counterterrorism narratives. 00:10:44 — Manufactured Fentanyl Threat Justifies Colonialist War Policy Knight argues the fentanyl pretext used for Venezuela intervention is fabricated, serving as a cover for resource seizure rather than legitimate national defense. 00:12:30 — Trump's Open Colonialism: “Take the Oil” Foreign Policy Knight shows how Trump repeatedly advocated seizing foreign oil fields, framing Venezuela as part of a long-standing colonial resource agenda. 00:14:21 — Supreme Court Case May Redefine Religious Liberty Knight highlights a Mississippi street-preacher case that could determine whether Christians must repeatedly violate unconstitutional restrictions before being allowed to challenge them. 00:30:18 — Big Tech and Big Government Merge Into One Power Structure Knight argues that corporations like X/Twitter are no longer private entities but extensions of state power, forming a unified surveillance-regulatory machine. 00:47:22 — U.S. Allies Halt Intelligence Sharing Over Killings Knight reports that countries like the UK and Canada have stopped cooperating after concluding Trump's naval strikes violate international law and target civilians. 00:59:10 — Leaks Reveal Plan for Long-Term Venezuela Occupation Knight uncovers Defense Logistics Agency documents showing preparations for a multi-year U.S. military presence in Venezuela through 2028. 01:03:10 — MAGA Crowd Cheers Illegal Killings as Political Entertainment Knight shows how influencers celebrate extrajudicial killings, revealing a culture that treats war crimes as partisan spectacle. 01:04:46 — Massive U.S. Military Buildup Signals Imminent Venezuela Strike Knight reviews mounting military activity around Venezuela, arguing the administration is preparing an undeclared, unconstitutional war. 01:07:53 — Nazi War-Crime Parallels: Prisoners and Shipwrecked Survivors Knight draws direct comparisons between the Venezuelan strike and WWII executions of incapacitated POWs, emphasizing the seriousness of Trump's orders. 01:47:48 — Somali Fraud Network Allowed to Loot Billions Knight covers whistleblower claims that Minnesota officials ignored massive Somali-run welfare fraud due to political considerations, allowing billions to vanish. 02:40:14 — U.S. Follows China Into a Corporate–State Technocracy Knight warns that America's public–private surveillance, infrastructure, and transportation policies increasingly mirror China's authoritarian model. Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

Tim and Mary take on a news cycle that pauses just long enough to acknowledge the rabbit hole of Big Tech. This has to be the case, because so much of what we do and see and hear is undergirded by this infrastructure, which has been building for 100 years. It’s so very interesting from a prophecy perspective, that the world is obsessed with tech, algorithms, and control of our everyday lives. Today we talk about Trump’s recent Ai executive order, “The Genesis Mission”. People are just delusional enough to think it will make life better. It will not, it cannot. In that vein, we discuss “The United States of Delusion” that explains in simple terms just how manipulated we really are in our thinking on a wide range of social issues. Then along comes a woman who was married to a Schwab-ite and she blows the lid off that level of manipulation via the WEF. Sensing a theme here, as always we want more than ever to keep you from being deceived. What a world.

Wall Street shakes off its holiday hangover as risk-on appetite returns. Plus, American Eagle jumps on earnings, fueling optimism in retail. And later, all eyes on Salesforce results — with one key number that could set the tone for Big Tech in 2025. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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This week the lads are joined by Niamh McIntyre, a Bureau of Investigative Journalism reporter focusing on Big Tech, to talk about her most recent piece in the BIJ, on how the X and Facebook algorithms can be gamed to generate revenue by Influencers using AI to create anti-migrant content. Please imagine a scream here long and loud enough to address that last sentence fully. Check out Niamh's work here! https://www.thebureauinvestigates.com/stories/2025-11-16/king-of-slop-how-anti-migrant-ai-content-made-one-sri-lankan-influencer-rich ------- PALESTINE  AID LINKS -You can donate to Medical Aid for Palestinians and other charities using the links below. https://www.map.org.uk/donate/donate https://www.savethechildren.org.uk/how-you-can-help/emergencies/gaza-israel-conflict -Palestinian Communist Youth Union, which is doing a food and water effort, and is part of the official communist party of Palestine https://www.gofundme.com/f/to-preserve-whats-left-of-humanity-global-solidarity -Water is Life, a water distribution project in North Gaza affiliated with an Indigenous American organization and the Freedom Flotilla https://www.waterislifegaza.org/ -Vegetable Distribution Fund, which secured and delivers fresh veg, affiliated with Freedom Flotilla also https://www.instagram.com/linking/fundraiser?fundraiser_id=1102739514947848 -Thamra, which distributes herb and veg seedlings, repairs and maintains water infrastructure, and distributes food made with replanted veg patches https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-thamra-cultivating-resilience-in-gaza -------- PHOEBE ALERT Okay, now that we have your attention; check out her Substack Here! Check out Masters of our Domain with Milo and Patrick, here! -------- Ten Thousand Posts is a show about how everything is posting. It's hosted by Hussein (@HKesvani), Phoebe (@PRHRoy) and produced by Devon (@Devon_onEarth).

Thierry Breton raconte les erreurs du passé et les rapports de force d'aujourd'hui.Dans un moment où la France doute, se cherche et s'inquiète de sa perte de maîtrise, Thierry Breton propose une lecture singulière : celle des renoncements.Ancien dirigeant d'entreprises, ancien ministre de l'Économie, puis commissaire européen en charge de l'industrie et du numérique, il publie Les 10 renoncements qui ont fait la France et relit quatre siècles d'histoire pour éclairer nos failles présentes.Dans cet épisode, on explore les questions qui traversent le pays aujourd'hui :– Quand un pays renonce-t-il vraiment ?– Qui décide : un homme, une élite, un système ?– Quels sont les ressorts qui mènent aux mauvaises décisions ?– À quoi la France a-t-elle perdu la maîtrise : finances, souveraineté, Europe, technologie ?– Peut-on encore tenir une ligne dans un monde de rapports de force ?

David Jiang, CEO of VITURE, joins Charlie, Ted, and Rony for a special Black Friday episode to discuss the breakout year for "display glasses" and why his company is betting on gamers, not just enterprise, to drive mass adoption. With VITURE now hitting shelves at Best Buy and flashing on billboards along Silicon Valley's Highway 101, Jiang reveals the data behind the device's surprising "stickiness"—average daily users are logging nearly three hours a day, often to play console games in bed or on the couch to avoid "social pressure" from family over occupying the main TV.The conversation dives deep into the hardware reality check: why David believes "smart glasses" (like Meta Ray-Bans) and high-fidelity "display glasses" (like VITURE/XREAL) won't merge into a single device for another decade. He breaks down the physics of weight thresholds—40g for all-day wear, 80g for session-based viewing, and 200g for full headsets—and explains why trying to force high-end compute into a Ray-Ban form factor today is a fool's errand. David also unpacks VITURE's new real-time 2D-to-3D AI conversion and why he views Android XR as the inevitable "destiny" for the open ecosystem.In the news segment, the hosts debate Casio's $600 AI hamster "Moflin" (cute but annoying), analyze why Snapchat can't monetize despite hitting 1 billion users, and discuss Disney's new autonomous robots roaming the parks.Guest HighlightsVITURE enters mainstream retail: Now available at Best Buy, marking a shift from niche tech to consumer electronics."Secretly sticky" usage data: Active users average 2 hours 50 minutes daily; top 5% users hit 10+ hours/day replacing monitors.The "At-Home Mobility" Insight: Gamers aren't just using glasses on planes—they use them to play Steam Deck/Switch in bed while partners watch TV.Real-time AI 2D-to-3D: New feature converts legacy content (YouTube, photos, retro games) into 3D on the fly.Weight Philosophy: Defines strict form-factor limits: 40g (glasses), 80g (media visor), 200g (VR headset).News HighlightsCasio's Moflin AI Pet—Charlie reviews the $600 emotional support robot; cute, but drives the dog crazy.Snapchat hits 1 Billion Users—massive reach milestone, yet the hosts debate why they still can't monetize like Meta.Disney's AI Robotics—autonomous characters like the "frozen snowman" begin roaming parks.Android XR & Samsung—Google Maps AR updates and the "Gear VR" revival signal a major ecosystem shift for 2026.Subscribe for weekly insider perspectives from veterans who aren't afraid to challenge Big Tech. New episodes every Tuesday. Watch full episodes on YouTube. Thanks to our sponsor Zappar! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On The Gary Jeff Walker Radio Show, Jeff Dornik unpacks what Elon Musk and his “Optimus” robots really represent — not progress, but the blueprint for a technocratic “communist utopia.” Humans are more than labor units. Work gives identity, purpose, dignity. If we surrender to a world of robot-driven abundance, we surrender the God-given value of the individual. It's time to fight for freedom, not convenience. Read Jeff Dornik's article, "Elon Musk Admits His Optimus Robots Will Usher in a 'Communist Utopia'": https://pickax.com/JeffDornik/Elon-Musk-Admits-His-Optimus-Robots-Will-Usher-in-a-Communist-Utopia-119065 Follow Jeff Dornik on Pickax - https://pickax.com/jeffdornik Tune into The Jeff Dornik Show LIVE every Tuesday and Thursday at 1pm ET. Subscribe on Rumble and never miss a show. https://rumble.com/c/jeffdornik Big Tech is silencing truth while farming your data to feed the machine. That's why I built Pickax… a free speech platform that puts power back in your hands and your voice beyond their reach. Sign up today: https://pickax.com/?referralCode=y7wxvwq&refSource=copy

In this episode, Fetch.ai founder Humayun Sheikh joins Bryce and Brendan to address the fallout from the Ocean Protocol dispute, detailing how millions of tokens meant for community rewards were allegedly misappropriated. He describes the resulting legal action as a stand for fairness in decentralized governance, emphasizing that the Fetch and ASI teams remain focused on innovation. The discussion transitions to AI development, where Humayun Sheikh outlines Fetch's live ASI One platform, now powering millions of user-created intelligent agents and building toward an “AI-first” web. He concludes by previewing the upcoming ASI blockchain, optimized for AI workloads, and reaffirms his commitment to making decentralized, agent-based AI systems a global reality. Get my #1 altcoin pick for this month. Check out Plus500: https://plus500.comEfani Sim Swap Protection: Get $99 Off: http://efani.comcrypto101Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comCheck out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101Check out Gemini Exchange: https://gemini.com/cardThe Gemini Credit Card is issued by WebBank. In order to qualify for the $200 crypto intro bonus, you must spend $3,000 in your first 90 days. Terms Apply. Some exclusions apply to instant rewards in which rewards are deposited when the transaction posts. This content is not investment advice and trading crypto involves risk. For more details on rates, fees, and other cost information, see Rates & Fees. The Gemini Credit Card may not be used to make gambling-related purchases.Get immediate access to my entire crypto portfolio for just $1.00 today! Get your FREE copy of "Crypto Revolution" and start making big profits from buying, selling,Chapters00:00 — Intro and setup with Humayun Sheikh returning to discuss major updates.01:45 — Overview of the ASI Alliance and why the projects merged.06:39 — Humayun explains the Ocean token controversy and alleged misappropriation.11:41 — How Ocean accessed the funds and why the DAO structure failed.15:36 — Legal framing, community impact, and why this case may set precedent.18:01 — What Humayun sees as the ideal resolution to the dispute.22:34 — Shift to progress: ASI One platform adoption and agent-based AI.26:40 — Breakdown of the AI-first tech stack and need for expert models + agents.33:41 — How ASI aims to compete with Big Tech despite resource imbalance.40:58 — Discussion on AI energy demands and future efficiency solutions.44:11 — Thoughts on Michael Burry shorting AI giants like Nvidia and Palantir.47:17 — What's coming next for Fetch.ai: ASI Chain, compute shards, and broader adoption.51:54 — Final remarks on overcoming setbacks and Fetch's long-term global AI vision.MERCH STOREhttps://cryptorevolutionmerch.com/Subscribe to YouTube for Exclusive Content:https://www.youtube.com/@crypto101podcast?sub_confirmation=1Follow us on social media for leading-edge crypto updates and trade alerts:https://twitter.com/Crypto101Podhttps://instagram.com/crypto_101Guest Linkhttps://x.com/intent/follow?screen_name=HMsheikh4*This is NOT financial, tax, or legal advice*Boardwalk Flock LLC. All Rights Reserved  ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Fog by DIZARO https://soundcloud.com/dizarofrCreative Commons — Attribution-NoDerivs 3.0 Unported — CC BY-ND 3.0 Free Download / Stream: http://bit.ly/Fog-DIZAROMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/lAfbjt_rmE8▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Our Sponsors:* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Plus500: https://plus500.com* Check out Quince: https://quince.com/CRYPTO101* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code CRYPTO101 for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

L'Europe vit-elle son “moment mélien” numérique ?Sous pression, la Commission pourrait alléger ses règles digitales, au risque de sacrifier les valeurs qui fondent son modèle.Entre justice et rapport de force, l'épisode interroge : l'Europe doit-elle résister… ou céder pour survivre ?Philo Tech : la chronique philosophie de Trench Tech animée par Emmanuel Goffi.  ***** À PROPOS DE TRENCH TECH *****LE talkshow « Esprits Critiques pour Tech Ethique »Écoutez-nous sur toutes les plateformes de podcast

M.G. Siegler of Spyglass is back for our monthly tech news discussion. Today we dig into whether Tim Cook will retire in 2026, what his legacy will be, and who will likely succeed him as Apple CEO. We also touch on the various Big Tech companies jostling for the title of largest company in the world and what it says about the AI race. Finally, we cover Anthropic's push to become profitable by 2028 and what it says about the state of the AI race. --- Enjoying Big Technology Podcast? Please rate us five stars ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ in your podcast app of choice. Want a discount for Big Technology on Substack + Discord? Here's 25% off for the first year: https://www.bigtechnology.com/subscribe?coupon=0843016b Questions? Feedback? Write to: bigtechnologypodcast@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How is AI influencing our decisions? Is opting IN to every AI offer causing us to opt OUT of our free will? Jake Ward is a former NBC News correspondent & is currently the founding editor & host of The Rip Current newsletter & podcast, which looks at the hidden forces of modern life, like Big Tech, business, and politics. He's also the author of The Loop: How AI is creating a world without choices & how to fight back. In this episode, you'll hear how the brain ACTUALLY makes decisions & how corporations leverage that without you knowing, how Corporate exceptionalism + American exceptionalism = tragedy & the case for inefficiency.  If you like this episode, you'll also like episode 205: NEUROTECH: SCIENTIFIC ADVANCEMENT OR MIND CONTROL? Host:  https://www.meredithforreal.com/  https://www.instagram.com/meredithforreal/ meredith@meredithforreal.comhttps://www.youtube.com/meredithforreal  https://www.facebook.com/meredithforrealthecuriousintrovert  Sponsors: https://www.jordanharbinger.com/starterpacks/ https://www.historicpensacola.org/about-us/  00:48 — The hidden cost of “opting in”01:32 — Is AI manipulating us?05:02 — AI's arrival vs. America's readiness06:05 — The brain that isn't built for this08:05 — Rock 'em Sock 'em brains09:12 — Why our instincts make us hackable15:20 — When companies exploit the “monkey brain”16:10 — Social casino games and human cynicism17:14 — The rise of AI psychosis18:02 — Why young developers can't see the danger19:00 — The “scale will solve it” delusion20:16 — Croissants, bolts, and AI ethics21:25 — What regulation really looks like22:30 — Politicians in your chat companion23:40 — The edge-case problem that becomes everyone's problem24:50 — Don't fear robot overlords — fear amplified instincts26:02 — Why our brains love flattery bots27:14 — When chatbots become the worst therapist28:20 — Isolation vs. connection in recovery32:55 — Can market signals actually work?34:00 — The case for the “less convenient” AI35:10 — Why bad AI is sometimes better for you42:15 — What parents need to decide early43:20 — Building community norms before tech does44:28 — Permission to have more fun without phones50:20 — Locating yourself in the narrative51:30 — The allergy model of human behavior52:48 — How shame keeps us from seeing ourselves56:40 — Preserving human friction58:20 — The case for inefficiency59:50 — Music, jokes, and the death of practice01:01:10 — The nightmare world of the AI life-coach01:03:30 — Jake's practical rules for tech sanity01:04:48 — Why satisfaction beats happiness01:08:00 — Jake's links, book & gratitude01:09:00 — Meredith's closing notes & next episodeRequest to join my private Facebook Group, MFR Curious Insiders https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1BAt3bpwJC/

Lionel, the "mahatma of social media" and " panjandrum of propaganda", leads the charge to pull back the veil and expose what's behind the curtain. Lionel explores the deliberately orchestrated promotion of nudism (or "body liberation") and nude cruises, revealing why he finds the activity "hideous" and "grotesque". Finally, hear how Big Tech wields power through propaganda (including Mockingbird and menticide/brainwashing) and illusory legislation that sounds great but says "nothing". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The "mahatma of social media," Lionel, exposes the shadowy mechanics of global mass influence, propaganda, and thought control. Discover how Big Tech wields power through menticide and illusory legislation, and why the crowd is a single emotional organism steered by "vibes" (not policy papers), according to the theories of Gustav Le Bon. Dive deep into the Rockefeller Foundation and Mr. Beast alliance, revealing how "kindness videos" are focus-grouped language for political conditioning targeting the 13-to-24 age "gold mine" with policy dogma on climate, DEI, and social justice. Plus, Lionel critiques the "hideous" promotion of nudism, details the two-decade-long psychic espionage effort Operation Stargate, and challenges listeners to usher in a new era of enlightenment, or be left behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a sad holiday in Washington D.C. as two members of the National Guard we're shot by an Afghan national. Sarah Beckstrom was just 20 years old and lost her life while serving voluntarily so other could be home with their families. Andrew Wolfe is 24 years old and fighting for his life after being shot multiple times. President Trump has been in contact with both families and expressed his condolences on this tragic loss. The State department has now paused all asylum applicants and visas for Afghans. The liberal media went back to calling him a "racist" for trying to protect American citizens. The Biden administration let in millions of unvetted and unchecked illegal immigrants to the country and President Trump is doing everything he can to keep American citizens safe. Another deranged lunatic was let free in Chicago by Democratic policies. Bethany McGee was riding the L train when she set on fire by a man with 72 arrests and 8 felonies. It is hauntingly similar to Iryna Zarutska's tragic death in Charlotte by another career criminal. These Democratic run cities and states rage when President Trump sends in the National Guard, yet when it comes to the safety of their own citizens they don't seem to care. David Bozell is the President of Media Research Center and Tim Graham is the Executive Editor of MRC's Newsbusters, they are here to unpack it all on today's show. Featuring: David Bozell President | Media Research Center https://www.mrc.org/ Tim Graham Executive Editor | MRC's Newsbusters https://newsbusters.org/ Today's show is sponsored by : Masa Chips You're probably watching the Sean Spicer Show right now and thinking “hmm, I wish I had something healthy and satisfying to snack on…” Well Masa Chips are exactly what you are looking for. Big corporations use cheap nasty seed oils that can cause inflammation and health issues. Masa cut out all the bad stuff and created a tortilla chip with just 3 ingredients: organic nixtamalized corn, sea salt, and 100 percent grass-fed beef tallow. Snacking on MASA chips feels different—you feel satisfied, light, and energetic, with no crash, bloat, or sluggishness. So head to https://MASAChips.com/SEAN to get  25% off your first order. Firecracker Farms Everything's better with HOT SALT. Firecracker Farms hot salt is hand crafted on their family farm with Carolina Reaper, Ghost and Trinidad Scorpion peppers. This is a balanced, deep flavor pairs perfect with your favorite foods. Whether it's eggs, steaks, veggies or even your favorite beverage, Firecracker Farms hot salt is what you've been missing. Just head to https://firecracker.farm/ use code word: SEAN for a discount. Unlock the flavor in your food now! Delta Rescue Delta Rescue is one the largest no-kill animal sanctuaries. Leo Grillo is on a mission to help all abandoned, malnourished, hurt or suffering animals. He relies solely on contributions from people like you and me. If you want to help Leo to continue his mission of running one of the best care-for-life animal sanctuaries in the country please visit Delta Rescue at: https://deltarescue.org/ ------------------------------------------------------------- 1️⃣ Subscribe and ring the bell for new videos: https://youtube.com/seanmspicer?sub_confirmation=1 2️⃣ Become a part of The Sean Spicer Show community: https://www.seanspicer.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#podcast #politics #Michigan #progressive #Democrats #Elction2025 #DataCenters #BigTech #DTE #ConsumersEnergy #CorporateDonations #CorporateGreed #CorporateCorruption #GovernmentCorruption #WorkingClass #AttorneyGeneral KarenMcDonald #EliSavit #Authoritarianism #Democracy #LeftofLansing Here's the Left of Lansing "Monday Musing" for December 1, 2025. Thanks to great reporting from Tom Perkins in Michigan Advance, we learned that top lawyers for Michigan's utility monopolies, DTE and Consumers' Energy, have given multiple donations to Karen McDonald, who's running in the Michigan Democratic Party's Attorney General primary race.  This is important since one of the main jobs for Michigan's Attorney General is to represent working class Michiganders against the utility monopolies that keep seeking massive energy rate hikes. Even more, with Big Tech invading Michigan to build its energy and job-sucking A.I. data centers across the state, the AG is expected to fight on behalf of working class Michiganders, who are against these data centers.  Why are individuals from DTE and Consumers giving to Karen McDonald? Please, subscribe to the podcast, download each episode, and give it a good review if you can! leftoflansing@gmail.com Left of Lansing is now on YouTube as well! leftoflansing.com NOTES: "Utility lawyers' donations to Michigan AG candidate raise conflict-of-interest concerns." By Tom Perkins of Michigan Advance "Oakland Co. Prosecutor Karen McDonald is top fundraiser among candidates for Michigan AG." By Paul Egan of The Detroit Free Press

News and Updates: Pornhub urges tech giants to implement device-level age verification, arguing current site-based laws fail to protect minors and drive traffic to unregulated platforms. Malaysia announced a 2026 ban on social media for children under 16, joining Australia in enforcing stricter digital age limits to combat online harm. Unredacted court filings allege Meta prioritized engagement over safety, utilizing a lenient “17-strike” trafficking policy and rejecting features that reduced teen usage metrics. Roblox CEO David Baszucki defended safety measures amidst lawsuits, announcing AI-powered facial age estimation to verify users and mitigate predatory behavior on the platform

35.000 ontslagen en miljarden aan bezuinigingen. Dat was de opdracht die Volkswagen zichzelf een jaar geleden gaf. Het roer moest om, anders zou het nog wel eens slecht af kunnen lopen voor de Duitse autobouwer. Nu, een jaar later, hebben de Duitsers weer hoop. De teller ontslagen staat op 25.000. Maar dat betekent niet dat het gevaar geweken is. Hoe de weg naar totaal herstel voor Volkswagen moet verlopen, dat hoor je in deze aflevering. Dan hebben we het ook over Intel. Ook bij de Amerikaanse chipmaker is er hoop op beterschap. Het bedrijf werd vijf jaar geleden gedumpt door Apple. Dat wilde dat TSMC hun chips zou gaan printen. Maar nu zouden de twee toch weer in het huwelijksbootje willen stappen. En dat stemt beleggers zeer gelukkig. Verder hoor je hoe het tot twee keer toe in twee dagen tijd mis kon gaan bij vliegtuigbouwer Airbus. Dat wordt genadeloos afgestraft op de beurs. En we vertellen je waarom Mark Zuckerberg en Elon Musk miljarden aan achterstallige belastingbetalingen voor hun kiezen kunnen krijgen.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

En este Matinal, Giancarlo Prisco analiza uno de los temas más importantes —y menos comentados— de la revolución de la inteligencia artificial: la electricidad. No son los chips, no es el hardware, no es la capacidad de cómputo: el gran freno real está en la energía que se necesita para que todo eso funcione.Los data centers están creciendo a un ritmo explosivo, pero las redes eléctricas de Estados Unidos y Europa no están preparadas para soportar esa demanda masiva. Giancarlo explica cómo este cuello de botella energético puede afectar no solo al desarrollo de la IA, sino también a los mercados, la inversión y el futuro tecnológico de los próximos años.Lo que aprendes hoyPor qué la electricidad es el freno real al crecimiento de la IAQué papel juegan los data centers en el consumo energético globalCómo la infraestructura eléctrica está quedándose atrásRiesgos para el desarrollo tecnológico y para las Big TechImpacto potencial en mercados y valoracionesQué soluciones se están planteando (y cuáles no funcionan)Escenarios a medio y largo plazo para el sector tecnológicoCapítulosIntroducción: el tema del que nadie hablaLa demanda eléctrica de la IA y su explosiónEl sistema eléctrico no está preparadoRiesgos para Big Tech y data centersImpacto en inversión y mercadosSoluciones propuestas y viabilidadConclusión: una era tecnológica frenada por la energíaQuiénes participanGiancarlo Prisco.Formato del canal— Matinal MiTrading (lunes): columna ágil de Giancarlo— Martes MiTrading (martes): visión global y táctica operativaAviso importanteEste contenido es educativo y de opinión. No constituye asesoramiento financiero. Operar en los mercados implica riesgo de pérdida total o parcial del capital invertido.

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2025 has been a year of profound change in the regulatory landscape for Australian media. There is a social media ban for under 16s, which goes live next week. There are new local content spending rules for the big paid streaming platforms. And there is a revised version of the news bargaining code which aims squarely at Meta. Tim Burrowes has covered all this at Mumbrella, and rejoins The Fold to update Duncan Greive on what our near neighbour is doing – and what our government could copy (but probably wont). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Humanity has never seen anything like artificial intelligence. This new transformation technology is already changing the economy, And as Big Tech pushes for Super AI there are many calling for government oversight, regulation and protections for workers and the environment. But Big Tech is also spending big on politics to lobby so that its growth will remain unchecked.

Adam Kobeissi, Founder & Editor-in-Chief of The Kobeissi Letter, joins Zaid Admani to break down whether Google's TPU push is a real threat to Nvidia, which Big Tech giant is most likely to hit a $10 trillion valuation first, whether AI has effectively become too big to fail, and how labor-market weakness is pushing the Fed toward more rate cuts. Kobeissi explains why he thinks the S&P 500 will continue to go higher, and why investors will get left behind if they don't own assets.

Aan tafel deze week: burgemeester Utrecht Sharon Dijksma, president van Signal Meredith Whittaker, Europarlementariër Bart Groothuis, journalist Michiel Driebergen. Presentatie: Maaike Schoon Wil je meer weten over de gasten in Buitenhof? Op onze website vind je meer informatie. Daar kan je deze aflevering ook terugkijken en je vindt er natuurlijk nog veel meer gesprekken: https://bit.ly/3K4zzcJ Het lokale bestuur staat onder een enorme druk. Afgelopen week stapte de burgemeester van Terneuzen op en werden bestuurders van de gemeente Venlo geïntimideerd. Welke gevolgen hebben deze ontwikkelingen voor de lokale democratie? Daarover Sharon Dijksma, voorzitter van de Vereniging van Nederlandse Gemeenten en burgemeester van Utrecht.    Meredith Whittaker is de baas van Signal en één van 's werelds meest invloedrijke stemmen op het gebied van digitale rechten en privacy. Na meer dan tien jaar bij Google te hebben gewerkt, besloot ze op te stappen omdat ze tegen ethische grenzen aanliep. In Buitenhof vertelt Whittaker over het belang van privacy en hoe de EU zich beter kan voorbereiden op een digitale toekomst.   Europa gold lange tijd als de hoeder van privacy en digitale rechten, maar die reputatie staat onder zware druk van Washington en Big Tech. Hoe kwetsbaar zijn we eigenlijk? En is Europa verworden tot een speelbal van de Verenigde Staten? Aan tafel: Europarlementariër Bart Groothuis (VVD).   En hoe geef je woorden aan een oorlog? Michiel Driebergen zag dat poëzie de woorden kan brengen. In zijn podcast Dichter aan het front spreekt hij met Oleksiy, de man die de doden bergt, met Yaryna, die haar drones op de Russen afstuurt, en hij laat Maksym aan het woord. Maksym leeft niet meer, maar zijn gedichten zijn er nog.  

Whether it's our shopping habits, Google searches, or Facebook friends, we are all aware that our personal information is being collected and often sold online.  But what about our thoughts, what's going on in our minds?     With all the advances in consumer Neurotechnology and AI, stealing data from our brains is no longer science fiction and at least for now, it can collected and used without our consent.    Can anything be done to stop this intrusion into our most personal information? Dr. Sean Pauzauski, Medical Director at the Neurorights Foundation, discusses how companies collect our brain data, and whether or not your mind has any right to privacy. Plus - The art of "Mentalists" who make you believe they can read your mind!  For more information, transcripts, and all episodes, please visit https://thisisyourbrain.com   For more about Weill Cornell Medicine Neurological Surgery, please visit https://neurosurgery.weillcornell.org  

Send us a textIn this episode of The Skinny on Wall Street, Kristen and Jen unpack the story stirring up markets: Michael Burry's latest warning that Big Tech is overstating earnings by extending the “useful life” assumptions on their GPUs. The conversation becomes a real-time teach-in on depreciation, useful life estimates, GAAP vs. tax depreciation, and how a small shift in an accounting estimate can meaningfully inflate EPS—especially for mega-cap tech stocks that trade heavily on P/E multiples. Kristen walks through exactly how depreciation affects valuation, and why some metrics (like EBITDA) and methodologies (like the DCF) are untouched by the choice of useful life. The big question the duo wrestle with: is Burry identifying a real risk, or is this a nothingburger amplified by market paranoia? From there, Jen shifts to the fixed income landscape ahead of the December Fed meeting—one the central bank must navigate without key data (payrolls and CPI) that won't arrive until after the rate decision. She breaks down how Powell is managing optionality near the end of his term, how the market is pricing a December cut, and what a likely dovish successor (Kevin Hassett) could mean for rates in 2026. They also dig into credit markets: years of high coupons have fueled relentless reinvestment demand, but an uptick in issuance—especially from AI-heavy hyperscalers—may finally rebalance supply and demand. The duo look abroad as well, analyzing the UK's newly announced national property tax and what it signals about global fiscal stress.The episode wraps with big updates from The Wall Street Skinny: the long-awaited launch of their Financial Modeling Course, the continued fixed income course presale, and new January 2026 office hours, plus the return date for HBO's Industry (January 11!). To get 25% off all our self paced courses, use code BLACKFRIDAY25 at checkout!Learn more about 9fin HERE Shop our Self Paced Courses: Investment Banking & Private Equity Fundamentals HEREFixed Income Sales & Trading HERE Wealthfront.com/wss. This is a paid endorsement for Wealthfront. May not reflect others' experiences. Similar outcomes not guaranteed. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. Rate subject to change. Promo terms apply. If eligible for the boosted rate of 4.15% offered in connection with this promo, the boosted rate is also subject to change if base rate decreases during the 3 month promo period.The Cash Account, which is not a deposit account, is offered by Wealthfront Brokerage LLC ("Wealthfront Brokerage"), Member FINRA/SIPC. Wealthfront Brokerage is not a bank. The Annual Percentage Yield ("APY") on cash deposits as of 11/7/25, is representative, requires no minimum, and may change at any time. The APY reflects the weighted average of deposit balances at participating Program Banks, which are not allocated equally. Wealthfront Brokerage sweeps cash balances to Program Banks, where they earn the variable APY. Sources HERE.

In this episode of Excess Returns, Matt sits down with Ben Hunt to break down his new Epsilon Theory essay, World War AI. They explore how the US government, markets, and Big Tech are rapidly shifting the AI narrative from productivity and progress toward a national security arms race with massive implications for energy, capital, jobs, inflation, and the broader economy. Ben explains why AI buildout is consuming enormous resources, how this echoes World War II scale mobilization, why consumers are already feeling the strain, and what policies could still steer the country toward a healthier economic path.Topics covered:• Why the AI narrative flipped from optimism to national security• How AI CapEx creates shortages of energy, capital, and investment elsewhere• The parallels between AI buildout and World War II economic mobilization• Why the promise of AI-driven productivity and leisure was never realistic• The coming squeeze on consumers through higher prices and reduced availability• Why energy bottlenecks and electricity scarcity may lead to rationing• The risk of stagflation and a shrinking job base as AI replaces human labor• The political paths this could take, from authoritarianism to backlash• Ben's three-policy plan: reshoring, energy expansion, and electricity caps• How investors should think about the boom-bust risk of hyperscale growth• Why awareness and public conversation are essential before the window closesTimestamps:00:00 AI narrative shift and the failure of the carrot01:20 Measuring narratives through Perscient Pro05:30 Why Ben wrote World War AI07:30 The carrot vs. the stick in AI storytelling11:00 Utility bills, consumer squeeze, and rising economic pressures12:30 World War II-level spending and debt dynamics15:30 Crowding out the consumer economy17:00 Interest rates, borrowing, and capital shortages20:00 Energy usage, electricity scarcity, and cost-push inflation24:00 Rationing risk and historical parallels26:00 Jobs, productivity, and AI's impact on labor31:00 The lack of new job creation in an AI-driven economy33:00 Why new-tech job optimism does not apply here38:00 Market skepticism and narrative extremes41:00 Political risk, backlash, and potential future paths42:20 The three policies: reshoring, energy buildout, electricity caps49:30 Investment implications and the boom-bust cycle55:00 How AI growth must be subordinated to broader economic goals57:00 Why connecting consumer pain to AI buildout is essential59:30 Early signs of state-level limits on data centers01:02:00 Where to follow Ben Hunt and the continuing story

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The Trump administration has staked all its capital on pushing data centers for companies that power AI chatbots. We juxtapose this effort to the weak sauce on many other economic policies to show how the promises to stand for the common man are not being fulfilled. We're joined by Dr. Mitch Prinstein, chief of psychology at the American Psychological Association, who warns against a moratorium on state-based AI regulations. Dr. Prinstein shares thoughts from his riveting congressional testimony on the generational harms being caused to children from the sycophantic nature of chatbots supplanting human interactions. The harms are voluminous, and the need for guardrails is undeniable. We discuss how the very tech companies that broke the internet by transforming it into a data-mining and psychological manipulation tool are now being given free rein to exacerbate every existing mental health crisis among children. He ends by offering a list of ideas for states to pursue, ideas that other countries are already pursuing, as our government focuses only on the Big Tech companies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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