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This week on Grumpy Old Geeks: FOLLOW UP kicks off with Manus madness, a $2 million ticket to Trump's crypto cash-grab, and Elon's Boring Company worming its way into an $8 billion Amtrak boondoggle. Meanwhile, CryptoPunks gets handed off to a nonprofit like an expired Groupon—proof the NFT hype cycle ends with a 501(c)(3) and a shrug.IN THE NEWS, Microsoft trims another 3% of its workforce while a former Metaverse engineer delivers DoorDash from a trailer—living proof that “the future of work” is just working for the apps. Klarna quietly admits AI sucks at customer service and hires back actual people, just as OpenAI's reasoning models hit the brakes. The Pope wants to exorcise AI, Elon's backfiring Copyright Office coup leaves him empty-handed, and YouTube starts banning AI-faked trailers that made Screen Culture money off Marvel lies. Jamie Lee Curtis goes full Final Girl on Zuckerberg, and Tesla drama ramps up: robotaxis under investigation, employees revolting, and one poor dealership manager gets canned for telling the truth about ol' Musky. Oh, and scientists say the universe might die sooner than expected—cool cool cool.In MEDIA CANDY, Murderbot arrives May 16, NIN launches the Future Ruins Festival, and Star Trek and Star Wars both dig up classic soundtracks for some retro feels. Jessica Jones returns in Daredevil: Born Again, Fallout gets Seasons 2 and 3, and even Nobody 2 is back for more murder-dad mayhem. In THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE, Mr. Bittner shares two truly bleak customer service horror stories and gets bamboozled by a flower shop on Brian's birthday (happy birthday, Brian!). Also: animatronic Mickey Mouse serves popcorn, Walt Disney's ghost haunts the parks, Muppets get a pre-show for their 70th, and yes, there's a guide to toilet-training your cat. Because sure, why not. Closing shout-out? 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Go to SetApp and get started today!!!1Password - Get a great deal on the only password manager recommended by Grumpy Old Geeks! gog.show/1passwordShow notes at https://gog.show/697FOLLOW UPLeave it to ManusA VIP Seat at Donald Trump's Crypto Dinner Cost at Least $2 MillionElon's Boring Company Is ‘Helping' the Government With an $8 Billion Amtrak Tunnel ProjectCryptoPunks was just sold to a nonprofitIN THE NEWSMicrosoft is laying off 3 percent of its global workforceLaid-Off Metaverse Engineer Says He Is DoorDashing and Living in a TrailerSilicon Valley's Elusive Fantasy of a Computer as Smart as YouKlarna Hiring Back Human Help After Going All-In on AIImprovements in 'reasoning' AI models may slow down soon, analysis findsThe New Pope Wants to Take on AIElon Musk's apparent power play at the Copyright Office completely backfiredCopyright Office head fired after reporting AI training isn't always fair useYouTube Cracks Down on Fake Movie Trailer Channels Making MoneyJamie Lee Curtis publicly shamed Mark Zuckerberg to remove a deepfaked adTesla's robotaxi plans have the attention of federal investigatorsA Tesla Dealership Manager Blamed Elon Musk for Tanking Sales and Was Immediately FiredTesla Employees Against ElonOpen Letter to ElonOpen Letter to Elon - @openletter2elonScientists Just Moved Up the Death Date of the UniverseMEDIA CANDYMurderbot premiers May 16thStar Trek: The Wrath of Khan Original Motion Picture SoundtrackStar Wars: The Empire Strikes Back Original Motion Picture SoundtrackNine Inch Nails Announce Future Ruins Festival, Celebrating Influential Music ComposersAndorRogue OneLong Way HomeKrysten Ritter Will Return as Jessica Jones in Daredevil: Born Again Season 2Fallout Season 2 Coming in December and Season 3 Is a GoNobody 2 | Official TrailerSuperman | Official Trailer | DCStar Trek: Strange New Worlds Finally Returns This JulyStar Trek: Prodigy May Need a New Home Again SoonESPN's streaming service will cost up to $30 per month and be called... ESPNFox One is a new streaming service that should launch before SeptemberMax Renamed HBO Max as Warner Bros. Discovery Gives UpLived Through That - Episode 76 - Andy PrieboyTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingA SpaceX Employee Says He Was Fired for the Most Insane ReasonYou Can Now Eat Popcorn Out of a Moving, Talking Mickey Mouse at DisneylandDisney Says It Made Its Walt Disney Robot to Remind Fans He Was an Actual PersonDisneyland Didn't Want to Do the Muppets Totally Dirty for Their 70th AnniversaryMuppets Pre-Show for World of Color Happiness! at Disneyland Resort for 70th AnniversaryHow to Toilet-Train Your Cat: 21 Days to a Litter-Free HomeHow to Toilet-Train Your Cat: 21 Days to a Litter-Free Home DownloadCLOSING SHOUT-OUTSeveryone is entitled to my own opinionSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's Wibblemont Wednesday, and Jay Allen is back behind the mic unpacking the chaos of the day—from flying sedans and platinum Rolexes to the unspeakable rules that run your workplace. In today's episode, we talk about the aftermath of Safety Mutation's release, the invisible systems that keep workers stuck, and why innovation is met with fear (plus, that monkey experiment you've probably never forgotten).We also break down trending headlines: – Elon Musk's Boring Company breakthrough – Sean “Diddy” Combs' ongoing legal mess – Magic mushrooms on the rise – A $3M watch that still just tells time – And the Matrix moment that explains it all

Mais um episódio de Shutdown - tecnologia e negóciosEpisódio sobre a pausa de tarifas entre China e USA - a economia pode voltar a funcionar.Neste falamos também de todos os negócios estranhos e suspeitos da família Trump, aproveitando-se da sua posição de poder e relevânciaLinks:Mafia Trump: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cx2eylpdg9poTariffs: https://www.theverge.com/news/665541/trump-reduces-tax-on-cheap-imports-from-china e https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/12/business/china-us-tariffs.html e https://www.economist.com/finance-and-economics/2025/05/12/america-has-given-china-a-strangely-good-tariff-dealMelania Coin: https://www.ft.com/content/7782f730-3ff2-4a8e-a071-5de8536d382e e https://www.ft.com/content/f5797d16-6299-444c-b990-5cbc6a7ccfcaTrump Coin: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/may/12/top-buyers-trump-cryptocurrency-dinnerAvião Qatar: https://edition.cnn.com/2025/05/12/politics/jet-qatar-trump-air-force-one-what-matters e https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/11/us/politics/trump-qatar-jet-gift-air-force-one.htmlSamsung Edge: https://www.samsung.com/pt/smartphones/galaxy-s25-edge/Boring Company: https://www.ft.com/content/f5797d16-6299-444c-b990-5cbc6a7ccfcaElizabeth Holmes: https://www.npr.org/2025/05/10/nx-s1-5393950/elizabeth-holmes-theranos-billy-evans-blood-testingTrump Saudi: https://www.reuters.com/world/trump-starts-gulf-visit-seeking-big-economic-deals-2025-05-13/Android: https://www.theverge.com/news/664316/android-material-three-expressive-design-ui-io

The federal government is exploring new ways to rein in costs on one of Amtrak's biggest infrastructure projects. Elon Musk's tunneling venture, The Boring Company, is now in talks with transportation officials to potentially take over or advise on the troubled Frederick Douglass Tunnel between Baltimore and Washington. The deal could save billions—or entangle Musk deeper in a web of conflicting interests.

Weekly Elon Musk Update : Tesla, SpaceX, X, Neuralink NewsJOIN THE DISCORD >> ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://discord.gg/kqW2RZVHcc⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠VENMO ME - https://venmo.com/u/Wil-Waldon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://wilwaldon.com⁠ABOUT The Elon Musk PodcastThe Elon Musk Podcast takes an in-depth look into the world of the visionary entrepreneur. From SpaceX's mission to colonize Mars, to the revolutionary underground transportation network of the Boring Company, to the cutting-edge technology of Neuralink, and the game-changing innovations of Tesla, we cover it all. Stay up to date with the latest news, events and highlights from the companies led by Elon Musk. ABOUT STAGE ZEROSTAGE ZERO is the YouTube home for all things Elon Musk and the STAGE ZERO Podcast Network. STAGE ZERO features over 10 years of SpaceX, Tesla, Twitter news as well as exclusive videos from podcasts like The Elon Musk Podcast.ABOUT The Elon Musk PodcastThe Elon Musk Podcast takes an in-depth look into the world of the visionary entrepreneur. From SpaceX's mission to colonize Mars, to the revolutionary underground transportation network of the Boring Company, to the cutting-edge technology of Neuralink, and the game-changing innovations of Tesla, we cover it all. Stay up to date with the latest news, events and highlights from the companies led by Elon Musk. ABOUT STAGE ZEROSTAGE ZERO is the YouTube home for all things Elon Musk and the STAGE ZERO Podcast Network. STAGE ZERO features over 10 years of SpaceX, Tesla, Twitter news as well as exclusive videos from podcasts like The Elon Musk Podcast.

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Sa propre ville au Texas. Voila le nouveau projet de Musk. Et elle déjà en construction. Nommée Snailbrook il s'agit de créer une communauté destinée principalement aux employés de ses entreprises, telles que SpaceX, Tesla et X.Un projet de ville-entrepriseSituée dans le comté de Bastrop, à environ 50 kilomètres à l'est d'Austin, Snailbrook est conçue comme une ville-entreprise, un concept où une entreprise fournit non seulement des emplois mais aussi des logements et des services à ses employés. Elon Musk a acquis des milliers d'hectares de terres dans cette région pour y construire des infrastructures destinées à ses sociétés. Le nom "Snailbrook" fait référence à la mascotte de The Boring Company, un escargot, symbolisant l'objectif de construire des foreuses plus rapides qu'un escargot .Infrastructures et servicesLe projet prévoit la construction de plus de 100 logements abordables, avec des loyers estimés à environ 800 dollars par mois, bien en dessous du marché local. Cependant, ces logements sont conditionnés à l'emploi : en cas de licenciement ou de démission, les résidents disposent de 30 jours pour quitter les lieux. En plus des habitations, Snailbrook comprendra des installations telles qu'une piscine, des terrains de sport et une école Montessori pour les enfants des employés .Objectifs et motivationsL'objectif principal de Musk est de créer un environnement intégré où ses employés peuvent vivre à proximité de leur lieu de travail, réduisant ainsi les temps de trajet et favorisant une meilleure qualité de vie. Ce modèle rappelle les villes-entreprises du passé, où les employeurs fournissaient des services complets à leurs travailleurs. Musk envisage également d'incorporer la ville sous une forme officielle, ce qui lui permettrait d'exercer un contrôle accru sur les réglementations locales et les infrastructures .Réactions et préoccupationsLe projet suscite des réactions mitigées. Certains y voient une opportunité de développement économique pour la région, tandis que d'autres expriment des inquiétudes concernant la concentration du pouvoir entre les mains d'une seule entreprise. Des questions se posent également sur la dépendance des employés vis-à-vis de leur employeur pour leur logement et leurs services essentiels, ainsi que sur les implications en matière de droits des travailleurs et de gouvernance locale.ConclusionSnailbrook représente une initiative unique, reflétant la vision d'Elon Musk pour une intégration plus étroite entre vie professionnelle et personnelle. Alors que le projet continue de se développer, il soulève des questions importantes sur l'avenir des villes-entreprises et le rôle des grandes entreprises dans la structuration des communautés. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Caleb Ecarma of Musk Watch joins Jordan to talk about Elon Musk's latest ploy to siphon federal funds into one of his less-talked-about companies, The Boring Company. They also discuss the brewing feud between Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and the private dinner Trump is offering to the biggest investors in his meme coin. You can follow Caleb here: https://x.com/calebhecarmaOur most recent episode for paid subscribers covers the rumors swirling around Pete Hegseth's potential ouster from the administration: https://www.insurgentspod.com/p/ep-367-pete-hegseth-on-his-way-outPhoto by Steve Jurvetson. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.insurgentspod.com/subscribe

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On this episode of Life, the Universe & Everything Else, Gem is joined by Lauren, Ashlyn, and Laura to talk in some detail about Elon Musk’s misadventures, including his history with PayPal, the Hyperloop and the Boring Company, and some of the less savoury aspects of his family life. Not covered in detail here (as … Continue reading Episode 211: Elon Was Always Like This →

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Why are so many Tesla owners suddenly trying to sell? The numbers are staggering. In March alone, over 13,000 used Teslas were listed for sale on Autotrader, the most ever recorded. Peter Navarro denies any tension with Elon Musk after the Tesla CEO publicly called him a “moron,” insisting on Meet the Press that “everything's fine” between them.⚡Support STAGE ZERO on Patreon - ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/stagezero⁠⁠⚡

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0:00 Intro & Dankeschön 1:44 Hat Tesla noch Nachfrage? 3:25 Tesla bestätigt Robotaxi Service für diesen Juni 4:41 Neuralink plant 2. Produkt Ende 2025 5:15 Tesla App neues Update dekompiliert 6:43 Tesla FSD 13.2.6 rockt komplexen Verkehr in China! 11:54 Neue Günstige Sondervariante vom neuen Model Y 14:28 Der chinesische Markt boomt 17:30 Mysteriöse neue Fahrzeuge mit neuen Kameras gesichtet? 19:43 Tesla Zahlen im Q1 2025 in der Übersicht 32:07 Fake News über Elon & Trump verbreitet 33:06 Neue Farben für das neue Model Y! 34:26 Neue Motorisierungen das neue Model Y? 35:13 Neues Software-Feature: Martinshorn-Erkennung! 40:22 Günstigere Lademöglichkeiten 41:45 Neue, interessante Supercharger in Planung 43:00 Neue Optimus Bot Fortschritte! 44:32 FSD in Europa zum Greifen nah 49:03 Tesla stellt die günstigsten Zellen her 55:50 Neue Tesla Fahrzeuge verlassen autonom Fabrik 57:50 Kommt 2025 auch ein großes Frühjahrs-Update? 59:50 Endlich: 12V Power ist zurück! 1:03:13 Neue Umfragen um Tesla besser zu machen 1:04:12 Neuer Boring Tunnel in Las Vegas 1:06:11 Boring Company fasziniert Jugend aus TUM 1:07:15 Outro Ihr könnt meine Arbeit mit dem Tesla Welt Podcast unterstützen indem Ihr folgende Partnerlinks benutzt: SHOP4TESLA: Erhalte 10% Rabatt mit dem Code "teslawelt" auf jetzt alle Produkte: https://www.shop4tesla.com/?ref=TeslaWelt * HOLY: Erhalte 10% Rabatt mit dem Code "TESLAWELT" auf alle Produkte: https://de.weareholy.com/?ref=teslawelt * CARBONIFY: THG Quoten Prämie. Transparent und fair : https://carbonify.de/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=Teslawelt * Zur englischen Elon Musk Biografie von Walter Isaacson: https://amzn.to/3sETBBi * Hier zur deutschen Version: https://amzn.to/45HZfkF * Die mit * gekennzeichneten Links sind Affiliate-Links. Es handelt sich hierbei um bezahlte Werbung. Ein Kauf über einen Affiliate-Link unterstützt den Kanal und für euch entstehen dabei selbstverständlich keinerlei Mehrkosten! Für direkte Unterstützung werdet Tesla Welt Kanalmitglied und erhalte exklusive Vorteile: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCK0nQCNCloToqNKhbJ1QGfA/join Musik: Titel: My Little Kingdom Autor: Golden Duck Orchestra Source Licence Download (MB)

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Elon Musk's Starlink is quietly expanding its grip on the U.S. government, with multiple federal agencies adopting or considering the satellite internet service. With Musk's dual role as both CEO of SpaceX and a top adviser to President Trump, questions about conflicts of interest, government favoritism, and taxpayer-funded deals are growing. Is Starlink becoming the government's go-to provider? And what does this mean for competition, national security, and who really controls America's internet? Watch now to find out the truth behind Starlink's rising influence in Washington.Subscribe to the Elon Musk Podcast Youtube - https://youtube.com/@theelonmuskpodcast?sub_confirmation=1Listen to the Full Podcast - https://link.chtbl.com/elonmuskpodcastSUPERCAST - https://clubelon.supercast.comFOLLOW STAGE ZERO PODCASTS ON SOCIALSpace News Pod on Twitter - https://twitter.com/spacenewspodSTAGE ZERO Podcasts on Patreon - https://patreon.com/stagezero ABOUT The Elon Musk PodcastThe Elon Musk Podcast takes an in-depth look into the world of the visionary entrepreneur. From SpaceX's mission to colonize Mars, to the revolutionary underground transportation network of the Boring Company, to the cutting-edge technology of Neuralink, and the game-changing innovations of Tesla, we cover it all. Stay up to date with the latest news, events and highlights from the companies led by Elon Musk. ABOUT STAGE ZEROSTAGE ZERO is the YouTube home for all things Elon Musk and the STAGE ZERO Podcast Network. STAGE ZERO features over 10 years of SpaceX, Tesla, Twitter news as well as exclusive videos from podcasts like The Elon Musk Podcast.Affiliate Links - #adSHURE SM7B Mic - https://geni.us/shure-sm7b-microphone

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Want more MTM Vegas? Check out our Patreon for access to our exclusive weekly aftershow! patreon.com/mtmvegas Episode Description: As a reminder you can watch this show as well at: http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories This week Virgin finally released the details of their new Cherry Rewards program. While many recent Vegas loyalty program launches have been lackluster, this new program adds quite a bit of value and unique perks. Will it be successful in drawing people away from Strip casinos? In other news Resorts World's parent company is changing CEOs at the same time Jim Murren is discussing his new advisory panel's hope to "save" the property. Will it work? We also discuss the new Vegas 747, Primm's future plans, Sphere's name, using secure casino PINs, Bacchanal changes, Alanis at the Colosseum and the end of Pawn Stars. 0:00 Decoding casino PINs via keyboard 0:31 Area 15's 747 drives through Vegas 1:45 Boring Company is expanding into Vegas housing 3:25 Vegas Sphere has a name! 4:07 Sphere Bankruptcy? 5:27 John Summit and EDM at the Sphere - Do they need a house DJ? 6:07 Las Vegas isn't dying - Very positive January numbers 8:17 Bacchanal buffet cuts weekday brunch 8:52 Another new residency for Caesars Colosseum 9:59 Primm's future redevelopment plan 11:40 Will Primm ever have 3 casinos again? 12:40 Resorts World reinvented - Jim Murren's big plans 14:33 Redeveloping Resorts World's Strip Frontage 16:05 Goodbye Pawn Stars - End of an era? 17:40 Virgin's new Cherry Rewards details, tiers & benefits 18:55 Free cabanas, monthly dining credits, upgrades and more 20:55 Virgin status match coming soon? Each week tens of thousands of people tune into our MtM Vegas news shows at http://www.YouTube.com/milestomemories. We do two news shows weekly on YouTube with this being the audio version. Never miss out on the latest happenings in and around Las Vegas! Enjoying the podcast? Please consider leaving us a positive review on your favorite podcast platform! You can also connect with us anytime at podcast@milestomemories.com.  You can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Spotify or by searching "MtM Vegas" or "Miles to Memories" in your favorite podcast app. Don't forget to check out our travel/miles/points podcast as well!

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There's a new one-stop-shop for all things arts-related at the City of Austin this week, after Austin City Manager T.C. Broadnax announced the creation of a new Office of Arts, Culture, Music, and Entertainment that will focus on “sustaining and growing Austin's creative sector.” On today's Friday news roundup, host Nikki DaVaughn, KUT reporter Lauren McGaughy, and executive producer Eva Ruth Moravec break down just what this new office will do. Plus, what it means to Bastrop County to be home to Elon Musk's headquarters for X Corp. and The Boring Co., and we have a fantastic list of weekend activities for you to check out.  Hey, want to join our team? We're hiring a producer, and you can apply here. Learn more about the sponsor of this February 21st episode: Tecovas Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Want some more Austin news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Austin newsletter.  Follow us @citycastaustin You can also text us or leave a voicemail at (512) 200-2227 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE 

Last month, we published an investigation in collaboration with ProPublica, shedding light on Elon Musk's Boring Company operating in Las Vegas with little government oversight. Since then, Musk's influence within the Trump administration has only grown as he seemingly heads the so-called Department of Government Efficiency. In his capacity as an employee of the White House Office, Musk has been interviewed alongside the president, publicly advocating for cuts to agencies like USAID. As this administration continues reshaping the government, co-hosts Sarah Lohman and Dayvid Figler delve into what the Boring Company's activities in Las Vegas could reveal about Musk's approach to governance at the federal level. Learn more about the sponsors of this February 19th episode: Babbel - Get up to 60% off at Babbel.com/CITYCAST Treefort Music Fest Want to get in touch? Follow us @CityCastVegas on Instagram, or email us at lasvegas@citycast.fm. You can also call or text us at 702-514-0719. For more Las Vegas news, make sure to sign up for our morning newsletter, Hey Las Vegas. Looking to advertise on City Cast Las Vegas? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Headlines: Vice President JD Vance delivered a speech at the Munich Security Conference accusing European leaders of abandoning their core values and meeting with far-right leader Alice Weidel while ignoring Germany's chancellor. Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stated Ukraine's NATO membership is off the table, as U.S. officials travel to Saudi Arabia for peace talks that excluded Ukraine and Europe. In response, European leaders, led by France's Macron, convened an emergency summit. Russian state media celebrated the fracturing of Western alliances. The White House banned the Associated Press over a naming dispute, and the DOJ dropped corruption charges against NYC Mayor Eric Adams after mass resignations of prosecutors. Elon Musk, fresh from a meeting with India's PM Modi, announced plans for a Dubai tunnel system, oversaw IRS layoffs, and faced a cybersecurity breach of the DOGE website. National Nuclear Security let go key employees responsible for nuclear safety, coinciding with a Russian strike on Chernobyl. RFK Jr. launched a commission on childhood health, but Texas faces a growing measles outbreak linked to low vaccination rates. A hostage exchange between Israel and Hamas saw mixed outcomes, with Trump signaling U.S. support for any Israeli retaliation. Lastly, a new bill aims to designate Trump's birthday as a federal holiday. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: The Guardian: JD Vance stuns Munich conference with blistering attack on Europe's leaders Axios: Hegseth stands by Ukraine comments as GOP senator slams "rookie mistake"  NBC News: Top Trump administration officials to head to Saudi Arabia for Russia-Ukraine peace talks Reuters: France's Macron to host emergency European summit on Ukraine  CNN: Zelensky warns days of guaranteed US support for Europe are over, as Kellogg says Europeans won't be at table for peace talks The Daily Beast: Laughing Kremlin Insiders Say Trump Has Given Putin Greenlight to Expand the War  CNN: The White House bans the AP indefinitely over the use of ‘Gulf of Mexico' NBC News: Justice Department moves to dismiss Eric Adams case after extraordinary internal revolt WA Post: Read prosecutor's resignation letter in N.Y. Mayor Eric Adams's bribery case AP News: Elon Musk met with Modi during the Indian prime minister's US visit. What does he want from India? Business Insider: Elon Musk's Boring Company is planning to build a tunnel system in Dubai more than 10 miles long Reuters: IRS prepares to lay off thousands of workers  ​Huff Post: Elon Musk's DOGE Posts Classified Data On Its New Website The Independent: DOGE's hastily-launched website has already been hacked: ‘This is a joke of a .gov site'  NBC News: DOGE software approval alarms Labor Department employees NBC News: Trump administration wants to un-fire nuclear safety workers but can't figure out how to reach them Axios: Trump creates MAHA commission on childhood chronic illness  NBC News: In rural West Texas, a measles outbreak grows with no end in sight ABC News: Netanyahu to convene security cabinet after release of 3 hostages Huff Post: New York Congresswoman Introduces Bill To Make Trump's Birthday A Federal Holiday Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage alongside Bridget Schwartz and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Day in Legal History: Birth of EdisonOn February 11, 1847, Thomas Edison was born, eventually becoming one of the most prolific inventors in history. While best known for innovations like the phonograph and the incandescent light bulb, Edison's impact extended beyond technology—he played a major role in shaping intellectual property law. Over his lifetime, he was granted 1,093 U.S. patents, making him one of the most successful patentees in American history. His aggressive pursuit of patent protection and enforcement helped define modern patent law, particularly in the fields of invention ownership and licensing.  Edison was no stranger to legal battles. He frequently sued competitors for patent infringement, ensuring that his company, General Electric, maintained control over key technologies. One of his most significant legal disputes involved motion picture technology. His company used patents to create a near-monopoly on filmmaking equipment, leading to the formation of the Motion Picture Patents Company (MPPC), also known as the Edison Trust. This organization aggressively enforced its patents, preventing independent filmmakers from using essential equipment without licensing fees.  However, Edison's legal tactics also sparked resistance. Independent filmmakers and rival inventors challenged his monopolistic control, leading to court rulings that gradually weakened the MPPC. In 1915, a federal court ruled against Edison's film patents, breaking up his trust and setting a precedent for future antitrust actions in the entertainment industry. Edison's extensive use of patent law demonstrated both its protective power and its limits, influencing later legal battles over intellectual property. His legacy continues to shape debates over patent rights, innovation, and monopolistic practices in technology and media.The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was established in 2010 to oversee financial institutions and protect consumers from abusive practices. It played a key role in regulating mortgage lenders, payday loan companies, and credit reporting agencies, introducing rules against predatory lending, deceptive banking fees, and unfair debt collection practices. The agency was instrumental in holding financial institutions accountable after the 2008 financial crisis, issuing billions in fines and refunds for consumers.Over the weekend, the CFPB was effectively shut down under the leadership of acting chief Russell Vought, who suspended all oversight activities, halted its funding, and closed its headquarters. His actions were met with swift legal challenges from the National Treasury Employees Union, which argued that gutting the agency violated congressional authority. Critics condemned the move as a severe rollback of consumer protections, leaving banks and lenders without federal oversight.The agency's dismantling has also raised concerns about conflicts of interest. Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) was granted administrative access to CFPB systems, a controversial move given that Musk's platform, X, is looking to enter financial services. Union officials claim Musk is trying to take control of his own regulator. The situation has drawn protests from agency workers and legal threats from advocacy groups who argue the actions amount to a systematic effort to remove consumer protections.Consumer protection agency neutralized by Trump's new chief | ReutersA federal judge declined to block Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing the U.S. Department of Labor's systems, dealing an early blow to unions opposing his efforts to shrink the federal workforce. The lawsuit, brought by the AFL-CIO, argued that Musk could gain access to sensitive government investigations into his own companies—Tesla, SpaceX, and The Boring Company—as well as information about competitors. However, U.S. District Judge John Bates ruled that the union had not yet demonstrated harm, though he expressed concerns about the situation.AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler called the decision a setback but vowed to present stronger evidence. Critics argue that Musk's access to government data, including labor investigations and economic statistics, poses a serious conflict of interest. The White House maintains that Musk will recuse himself from matters involving his businesses, but as a special government employee, he is not subject to full federal ethics rules.DOGE's growing authority has sparked alarm, with unions and advocacy groups challenging its reach. Another lawsuit has temporarily halted DOGE's access to Treasury Department records over concerns about unauthorized data sharing. Meanwhile, Musk has already moved to shutter the U.S. Agency for International Development, canceling contracts and leases as part of his broader push to restructure federal agencies.Judge declines to block DOGE from Labor Department systems | Reuters This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

It's a DOGE-eat-DOGE world.Before I get into my thoughts on DOGE—and I have quite a few—the reason I haven't written much about it (we did touch on USAID in Wednesday's update) is that I'm still wrapping my head around it.There's a lot of noise surrounding DOGE, and beyond the clatter, it's unclear exactly what's happening. Meanwhile, the Democratic Party is in the valley. They lost a big election, have no effective power in government for at least the next two years, and have been throwing a lot of spaghetti at the wall. Chuck Schumer was parading around with a Corona and lime when it looked like we were going to hit Mexico with 25% tariffs, and now, the focus of the last 72 hours has been Elon Musk and DOGE.Because DOGE sits at the center of a political noise machine, I tend to be cautious about jumping in while everything is still in motion.That being said, DOGE is a significant development. What they're doing is something every Republican candidate in my lifetime has promised—and it may very well be illegal. We don't know if they're actually cutting the budget in the way they claim, nor do we know if anything they're doing is truly unlawful. But the fact that both of those questions exist simultaneously is reason enough to take a deeper look.Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency—DOGE—was conceived during Donald Trump's 2024 campaign and made official on January 20, 2025, the first day of Trump's second term. However, it is not a formal cabinet department. Instead, it began under the U.S. Digital Service, which was rebranded as the U.S. DOGE Service, before being placed under the Chief of Staff's office—likely to avoid transparency requirements. The stated goal of DOGE is to modernize federal technology and software to maximize government efficiency, with Musk claiming they aim to cut $2 trillion from the federal budget. Musk has admitted that if they say $2 trillion, they might actually cut $1 trillion, but the ambition remains.DOGE operates out of the Eisenhower Executive Building next to the White House with a small headquarters of about 20 people. Rather than a traditional hierarchy, it functions as a task force embedded across government agencies, with small teams of DOGE operatives placed inside agencies to audit systems and pursue efficiency measures. Musk himself serves as a special government employee, a temporary advisory role that grants him broad access while allowing him to bypass disclosure requirements that apply to full-time officials. This is especially notable given Musk's extensive business interests in China—something so controversial that a bipartisan group of lawmakers banned TikTok last year.Key figures in DOGE include Steve Davis, CEO of The Boring Company and a longtime Musk confidant, who allegedly leads day-to-day operations. Then there are the so-called “DOGE Kids”—young adults, typically aged 19 to 24, from elite universities with backgrounds in Musk companies or the Peter Thiel machine. Some, like Luke Farritor, gained fame for achievements like using AI to decode ancient Roman scrolls. Others, like Marko Elez, have already faced controversy. Ellis resigned after the Wall Street Journal uncovered racist posts he made in 2024, including advocating for eugenic immigration policies and saying he would never marry outside his ethnicity.In its first 80 hours, Musk tweeted that DOGE had canceled $420 million worth of federal contracts. Get it. The issue? DOGE doesn't technically have the authority to cancel contracts. That power belongs to Congress and the departments that administer the funds. So the real question is whether DOGE is canceling these contracts or simply recommending their termination, with the speed of the Trump administration making it appear as though they're acting unilaterally.DOGE's aggressive approach has already ruffled feathers. On inauguration day, Musk's team assumed control of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) headquarters, installing sofa beds in the director's office and working around the clock. Within days, they cut off career OPM staff from internal systems, effectively giving Musk's team exclusive control over federal HR records. Two OPM employees filed a lawsuit in late January, alleging that DOGE unlawfully installed a private server on the agency's network.Things escalated further when DOGE turned its attention to the U.S. Treasury Department's payment system, which processes $5 trillion annually, handling everything from Social Security checks to federal salaries. When David Liebrich, a top Treasury official, refused to grant DOGE access, he was reportedly forced out. By January 31, Trump's new Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, approved DOGE's access. Soon after, a DOGE tech aide obtained unrestricted access to the payment system's code base and began making changes with minimal supervision—an alarming development that has raised red flags in Congress.And then there's USAID. Musk tweeted, “We're shutting it down,” referring to the agency responsible for international aid. But does Musk actually have the authority to do that? Or is he merely advising Marco Rubio, who, as head of the State Department, technically oversees USAID?If Musk is making these decisions, it's illegal. If Rubio is doing it, it's just an unusually fast-moving government operation. The speed and opacity of DOGE make it difficult to tell the difference.Meanwhile, DOGE has brought a renewed focus on federal spending. Social media has been ablaze with revelations about who benefits from government funds. Bill Kristol, a Never Trump figure, was found to have received money through USAID-funded organizations. More controversially, it was revealed that Politico received $8.2 million in federal funding last year. While some jumped to the conclusion that this was a Democratic subsidy for favorable coverage, the truth is more complicated. The money was for Politico Pro, a premium service used by government officials and lobbyists for networking and policy tracking. However, everyone I talked to in pulling this together told me Politico Pro sucks. Specifically compared to competitors like Bloomberg Government, raising questions about why agencies chose it over better alternatives.So how does this end? At some point, DOGE will hit a regulatory or legal wall that slows its momentum. They need enough public goodwill to sustain them when that happens, or the entire operation could grind to a halt.There's already evidence that Musk's influence is waning. A YouGov poll from November 2024 showed that 47% of Republicans wanted Musk to have significant influence in government. That number has since dropped to 26%, with 43% now preferring that he have only limited influence. Among all Americans, only 13% want Musk to have a lot of influence, while 46% want him to have none.DOGE's speed and disruption are unprecedented, but whether they represent true reform or reckless overreach remains an open question.All that… plus Jen Briney gives me her Doge thoughts and our final assessments of the confirmation hearings. Karol Markowicz joins the show to discuss Trump's musings on Gaza and the GOP infighting in Florida over immigration.Chapters00:00 Intro00:56 Let's Talk DOGE24:02 Jen Briney on DOGE and Confirmation Hearings40:18 Jen Briney on Confirmation Hearings01:10:02 UPDATE01:19:06 Karol Markowicz This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

"Healthcare attracts a lot of good people, but it also attracts a lot of morally unscrupulous people who consistently demonstrate their willingness to do horribly unethical stuff to make a lot of money."Join us for many mic-drop moments with recording artist-turned-healthcare-investor D.A. Wallach, who tells it like it is—but in a nice way only someone who grew up in the Midwest can.From questioning the "doctor" honorific to calling large health systems "the root of evil," D.A. challenges healthcare's sacred cows and offers a provocative vision for the future.We cover:

Welcome back to Market Mondays! In this riveting clip, hosts Ian Dunlap and Troy Millings dive deep into the intricate web of wealth, power, and influence surrounding some of the world's most prominent figures, particularly focusing on the enigmatic Elon Musk.Elon Musk has spent more time with President Trump than with his own family, a strategic decision that garners a mix of praise and criticism. This episode dissects Musk's relentless ambition and the significant sacrifices involved in his quest for immense power. As Ian and Troy discuss, it's not merely about accumulating wealth; it's about leveraging that wealth for unprecedented influence—allowing him to shape industries, policies, and possibly even the future of humanity.*Key Topics Covered:**Elon Musk's Strategic Relationships:* Delve into the advantages Musk gains by closely associating with political figures like Trump and the potential ramifications of these alliances. *The Value of Power Over Wealth:* Troy and Ian discuss why achieving higher levels of power is a more significant objective for someone like Musk, even when he's already the richest person in the world.*Comparison to Historical Figures:* The conversation likens Musk's ambition to that of figures like Alexander the Great, exploring the insatiable desire for power and the perpetual chase that accompanies it.*Generation of Wealth:* What does generational wealth mean in today's context? It's not just millions but billions, and how the scale of wealth is rapidly expanding in this era.*Musk's Diverse Ventures:* From SpaceX and Starlink to Neuralink and the Boring Company, how Musk's hands in multiple groundbreaking sectors place him ahead of rivals, shaping markets, and potentially, humanity's future.*Political Influence and Industry Control:* Ian and Troy discuss how Musk's current political alignments afford him a degree of freedom and influence, potentially allowing him to maneuver around regulations and expand globally.*Future Projections:* What does the future hold for Musk and his companies? Insights into potential IPOs and the unprecedented growth of his business empire.This episode is a must-watch for those eager to understand the complex dynamics of modern wealth, power, and the strategic moves of one of the world's most influential figures. Whether you're an investor, a business enthusiast, or simply intrigued by the interplay of money and politics, there's something here for you.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insightful discussions on Market Mondays!*Hashtags:*#MarketMondays #ElonMusk #WealthAndPower #Investing #BusinessStrategy #TechInnovation #GenerationalWealth #SpaceX #Tesla #Entrepreneurship #PoliticalInfluence #FutureOfTechnology #StockMarket #FinancialFreedomSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/marketmondays/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy