Podcast appearances and mentions of Jack Dorsey

On the Evolving Wellness podcast, host Sarah Kleiner interviews Dr. Leland Stillman (general internist; Substack Dr. Stillman Uncensored) about leaving conventional medicine, speaking out on COVID and vaccines, and building a practice largely serving autoimmune, chronic fatigue/fibromyalgia, long COVID, and reported vaccine-injury patients; he says many symptoms cluster around pain, fatigue, brain fog, anxiety, and depression. Stillman argues lab values can fluctuate widely (often ~20% day to day, sometimes far more), making single readings, thyroid-replacement strategies based on free T3, and AI-generated direct-to-consumer lab reports misleading; he cites reference-range issues (e.g., cholesterol cutoffs) and emphasizes repeat testing and clinical context. He discusses his book The End of Autoimmunity, reporting a 2025 survey of 103 patients with self-reported gains in wellbeing, energy, sleep, and cognition, and outlines a “14 Day Reset” centered on morning sunlight, walking, hydration, earlier bedtime, and dimming lights. Names mentioned include Dr. Anna Maria Temple, Chris Exley, Catherine Austin Fitts, Del Bigtree, Brian Johnson, Neil Stone, Jack Dorsey, Glenn Jeffrey, and Dr. Tina, alongside brands VivaRays and Boncharge.— Links Mentioned in the video: https://store.stillmanmd.com/discount/SARAHKLEINER?ref=SARAHKhttps://stillmanmd.com/autoimmunity/https://x.com/StillmanMD?mx=2 https://www.instagram.com/stillmanmd/  https://drstillmanuncensored.com/ _________Sponsored By:→ VivaRays | This episode is sponsored by VivaRays - VivaRays Blue - code YOGI https://vivarays.com/→ Bon Charge | Go to https://boncharge.com/products/demi-red-light-device?rfsn=8108115.26608d & use code SARAHKLEINER for 15% off storewide._________Timestamp:00:00 Coming up00:50 Podcast Intro Disclaimer02:04 Meet Dr Stillman04:02 COVID Skeptic To Autoimmunity Practice09:32 Host Vaccine Mandate Story12:19 Vaccine Injury Autoimmunity Debate26:27 Lab Variability And AI Reports34:50 Deplatforming and Scams35:53 COVID Censorship and 5G37:41 Controlled Opposition Online38:38 Thriving Outside the Narrative42:28 Healing Framework That Works53:51 14 Day Reset Needle Movers01:03:08 Community Resilience and Wrap Up——— This video is not medical advice & as a supporter to you and your health journey - I encourage you to monitor your labs and work with a professional!________________________________________Get all my free guides and product recommendations to get started on your journey!https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/all-free-resourcesCheck out all my courses to understand how to improve your mitochondrial health & experience long lasting health! (Use code PODCAST to save 10%) -  https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/coursesMy free product guide with all product recommendations and discount codes:https://www.canva.com/design/DAF7mlgZpJI/xVyE4tiQFEWJmh_Xwx8Kbw/view?utm_content=DAF7mlgZpJIFree Webinar on Light & Health (includes free light bulb guide) - https://www.sarahkleinerwellness.com/mycircadianapp-free-webinarGet Early Access to Podcast Episodes & my Seasonal Food Course + UVB+Red Light Therapy course for free -  https://open.substack.com/pub/sarahkleinerwellness/p/uvbred-light-protocol?r=5eztl9&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true

Eugene Jarecki joins to discuss his new Julian Assange documentary The Six Billion Dollar Man, filmed over seven years across 15 countries under high security conditions. We get into WikiLeaks as a breakthrough for whistleblowers, Bitcoin's early role in keeping WikiLeaks alive after Visa, Mastercard, and PayPal cut it off, and why Assange's story remains central to freedom of information. Then we go deep on the broken state of film distribution, why legacy media and streamers will not touch the film, Jack Dorsey's idea to release it through Bitcoiners first, and the experiment to make Bitcoin supporters official producers of the film before a wider release.The Six Billion Dollar Man: https://thesixbilliondollarman.comEugene on Nostr: https://primal.net/eugeneEPISODE: 202BLOCK: 949106PRICE: 1249 sats per dollarmore info on the show: https://citadeldispatch.comlearn more about me: https://odell.xyzmonitor the situation: https://citadelwire.comten31: https://ten31.xyzopensats: https://opensats.org

Épisode 1471 : Il y a des plateformes qui disparaissent, et qui pourtant ne meurent jamais vraiment. Vine fait partie de celles-là.L'application n'existe plus depuis 2017, mais son langage, lui, est partout : dans les Reels, dans les Shorts, dans TikTok, dans les memes, dans les formats ultra-courts, dans cette manière très particulière de raconter une blague, une situation ou une réaction en quelques secondes seulement.Et voilà que Vine revient. Enfin… pas exactement Vine. Son successeur spirituel s'appelle diVine. https://divine.video/discovery/classicsUne nouvelle application de vidéos de 6 secondes, soutenue par Jack Dorsey, pensée comme un hommage à Vine, mais aussi comme une réponse très contemporaine à deux grandes fatigues des réseaux sociaux : la saturation algorithmique et l'invasion des contenus générés par IA…Retrouvez toutes les notes de l'épisode sur www.lesuperdaily.com ! Le Super Daily est le podcast quotidien sur les réseaux sociaux. Il est fabriqué avec une pluie d'amour par les équipes de Supernatifs. Nous sommes une agence social media basée à Lyon : https://supernatifs.com. Ensemble, nous aidons les entreprises à créer des relations durables et rentables avec leurs audiences. Ensemble, nous inventons, produisons et diffusons des contenus qui engagent vos collaborateurs, vos prospects et vos consommateurs. Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.

Hoje o papo é sobre liderança e organizações na era da IA. Neste episódio, Paulo Silveira lê e comenta o artigo From Hierarchy to Intelligence, escrito por Jack Dorsey e publicado no blog da Block, sua empresa de pagamentos. Descubra como a IA pode mudar a forma como empresas coordenam informação, reduzem camadas de gestão e repensam hierarquia, sem deixar de lado a importância da liderança, da cultura e das relações humanas no trabalho. Links: Texto: From Hierarchy to Intelligence Post do Sérgio Lopes sobre o impacto da mudança do Slack para o Teams StartSe AI Festival 2026 Alura IA Conference Brasil 2026 Inscreva-se na Hipsters.Builders, a newsletter da comunidade builder. Toda semana, a principal newsletter de quem constrói software no Brasil traz notícias, citações e movimentos da comunidade Builder do X, do Hipsters e do IA Sob Controle, além dos melhores links e eventos. Direto no seu e-mail. Vá para o Vale do Silício com Paulo Silveira, Marcell Almeida, Fabrício Carraro e Marcus Mendes na “Imersão IA Sob Controle e Alura no Vale do Silício“! Vagas limitadas, corra para reservar a sua. TechGuide.sh, um mapeamento das principais tecnologias demandadas pelo mercado para diferentes carreiras, com nossas sugestões e opiniões. #7DaysOfCode: Coloque em prática os seus conhecimentos de programação em desafios diários e gratuitos. Acesse https://7daysofcode.io/ Produção e conteúdo: Alura Cursos de Tecnologia – https://www.alura.com.br Edição e sonorização: Rede Gigahertz de Podcasts

Episode 744 kicks off with new merch in the wild and the ongoing expansion of the “protect the children from the internet” playbook. Manitoba is floating a ban on social media and AI chatbots for kids with details still TBD, while the U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee somehow managed unanimous approval on chatbot age-verification legislation. Utah, not to be outdone, passed SB 73 — a law that tries to pin age verification on VPN users and even bans sites from explaining what a VPN is, a move that will mostly degrade the internet without solving the problem it claims to address. Meanwhile, John Oliver finally unloaded on the AI industry, echoing long-standing criticisms: rushed products, acknowledged risks, and outsourced consequences.In the news, a U.S. Army Special Forces master sergeant was arrested for allegedly turning classified intel about the Maduro capture into a $400K Polymarket win, then attempting to cover it up in ways that suggest poor operational planning. Meta cut more than 1,100 Kenyan content moderators after reports surfaced that they were exposed to explicit footage from smart glasses users, raising serious questions about labor practices in AI pipelines. Google signed a Pentagon AI deal despite internal backlash while posting massive revenue gains, underscoring where incentives actually land. OpenAI, meanwhile, is juggling missed targets, a shift away from Microsoft exclusivity, and continued reputational hits around Sam Altman — including a widely criticized apology tied to a mass shooting and a fabricated Bruno Mars tie-in for his World project. Add in a failed retrial bid from Sam Bankman-Fried, rising volumes of AI-generated web content, and political interference with the National Science Board, and the signal is clear: incentives are misaligned across the board.On the lighter side, Star Trek: Strange New Worlds returns July 23rd for its penultimate season, and Ted Lasso is back August 5th, for better or worse. Jack Dorsey beat the inevitable Elon attempt to reboot Vine with Divine, reviving six-second loops with a decentralized backbone and anti-AI safeguards. Apple continues its slow AI rollout with new photo editing tools, while Google pushes further into data aggregation with wardrobe-level photo analysis. Hardware check: Logitech's MX Keys S lands as a heavier, brighter $119 iteration. In books, Peter Clines delivers with God's Junk Drawer, while Martha Wells signals that the Murderbot series may be nearing its end. The Dark Side with Dave ties it together with gun storage PSAs, Disneyland lore, Galaxy's Edge playlists, and a conversational detour through Super Dave, Martin Short, and the ongoing quirks of instant replay in baseball.Show notes at https://gog.show/744Watch on YouTube at https://youtu.be/P3NOSXlCs9EFOLLOW UPNew Merch!Canadian premier wants to ban social media and AI chatbots for kids in ManitobaSenate Judiciary Committee unanimously approves AI chatbot age verificationUtah's New Law Targeting VPNs Goes Into Effect Next WeekJohn Oliver Just Took the AI Industry Behind a Shed and Beat It With a Pipe WrenchIN THE NEWSUS soldier arrested for allegedly making over $400,000 on Polymarket with classified Maduro informationMeta in row after workers who say they saw smart glasses users having sex lose jobsGoogle employees ask Sundar Pichai to say no to classified military AI useGoogle Signs Pentagon AI Deal Despite Employee BacklashGoogle Gives OpenAI 20 Billion Reasons To WorryOpenAI's Sam Altman apologizes for not reporting ChatGPT account of Tumbler Ridge suspect to policeSam Altman Caught in What May Be His Most Spectacular Lie YetOpenAI ends its exclusive partnership with Microsoft‘Never Talk About Goblins': OpenAI's Instructions to Codex Have a Weirdly Emphatic No-Creatures PolicySam Bankman-Fried Seems to Annoy Judge and Lose Latest Motion for New TrialDead Internet Theory Is 17% of the Way to Becoming Reality, Study FindsMatt Mullenweg thinks WordPress is in decline. He may be rightTrump has terminated several members of the independent National Science BoardAPPS & DOODADSJack Dorsey Beats Elon Musk to the Punch With a Reboot of VineJack Dorsey-backed Vine reboot Divine launches to the publiciOS 27 will reportedly come with new AI-powered photo editing toolsGoogle Photos Wardrobe will scan your pictures to compile a digital version of your closetLogitech MX Keys S KeyboardMEDIA CANDYStar Trek: Strange New Worlds returns for its penultimate season on July 23Star Trek: Strange New Worlds | Season 4 Official Teaser | Paramount+How the Combadge Became the Ultimate Wearable of the ‘Star Trek' UniverseTED LASSO Season 4 | Official Teaser Trailer (2026)AT THE LIBRARYGod's Junk Drawer by Peter ClinesMartha Wells Says the Murderbot Diaries May Be Reaching Its Final ChapterTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingDave gets his Christmas PresentThe Backside of WaterStar Wars: Galaxy's Edge: Oga's Cantina R3X's Playlist #1Marty, Life Is Short | Official Trailer | NetflixBaseball and using instant replay to override the Umpire.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Divine, a Vine reboot backed by Jack Dorsey's nonprofit, revives six-second looping videos. Also, Roku's $2.99 streaming service Howdy has topped 1M subscribers, showing demand for cheaper, low-commitment alternatives to pricier streamers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Have you ever wondered why top CEOs and world-class fighters use hunger as a secret weapon to sharpen their focus and outwork everyone else? I gathered highlights from previous show episodes about fasting. I chat with Kyle about how he uses a clock to manage hunger. Joel Staley explains the science of fasts that go for days. He breaks down how insulin works so you avoid starvation. I share how aminos keep muscle and help the brain. We look at how Jack Dorsey and George Saint Pierre use hunger to get focus. I explain how giving the gut a break leads to repair. This show gives you a way to build willpower. I want you to see how hunger makes you a hunter Key Takeaways Intermittent Fasting as a Framework: A 16:8 structure acts as a "nutritional insurance policy" to manage cravings and prevent overeating during busy seasons. The 24-Hour Autophagy Curve: Completing a 24-hour fast provides three and a half times the cellular cleaning (autophagy) benefits of a 16-hour fast. The 36-Hour Euphoria: Entering deep ketosis around the 36-hour mark often leads to a state of high energy and mental clarity. Hormonal Growth: Prolonged fasts (48–72 hours) can skyrocket human growth hormone (HGH) by up to 2,400% in men. Brain Health and BDNF: Fasting stimulates Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor, which can increase learning speed and mental sharpness by up to 400%. The Role of Aminos: Utilizing leucine and glutamine during a fast protects muscle mass, supports neurotransmitters, and aids gut repair. Resources Website: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/ Book: The Million Dollar Body Method Lean Energy Stack: https://milliondollarbodylabs.com/pages/lean Instagram: @_milliondollarbody Guests: Kyle and Joel Staley Supplements/Tools: Element packets (sodium), Ultima electrolytes, Lumen breath tool

Dans cet épisode, PPC vous propose une nouvelle expérience singulière : il confie l'analyse d'un essai provocateur signé Jack Dorsey, entrepreneur et cofondateur de Block (Square), publié par Sequoia Capital en mars 2026… à deux intelligences artificielles.Loin d'une lecture classique, PPC laisse ces deux IA débattre entre elles pour décortiquer une thèse radicale : remplacer entièrement le management intermédiaire par une intelligence artificielle centrale, capable de piloter l'entreprise en temps réel.À travers cet échange, les IA explorent les promesses de cette vision comme la suppression des frictions, la circulation instantanée de l'information, l'optimisation continue... tout en mettant en lumière ses failles profondes, notamment sur la psychologie humaine, la créativité et le rôle invisible du management.En filigrane, PPC utilise ce débat comme un révélateur. Car derrière la performance technologique se dessine une question beaucoup plus fondamentale : que devient une organisation quand elle est pensée uniquement comme un système à optimiser ?Un épisode à la fois vertigineux et critique, qui interroge la place de l'humain dans les entreprises de demain.Pour suivre les actualités de ce podcast, abonnez-vous gratuitement à la newsletter écrite avec amour et garantie sans spam https://bonjourppc.substack.com Et pour découvrir l'ouvrage de PPC préfacé par Serge Papin, rdv ici Réinventez votre entreprise à l'ère de l'IAHébergé par Ausha. Visitez ausha.co/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

We break down a wild idea from Jack Dorsey: what if companies don't need hierarchy anymore? Then we explore if AI is trained to create plausible narratives, not truth, what happens when those narratives scale across markets? We wrap with the Investment Excitement Ratio, the classic tale of chasing the story vs. fundamentals.Join the premium Skippy and Doogles fan club. You can also get more details about the show at skippydoogles.com, show notes on our Substack, and send comments or questions to skippydoogles@gmail.com.

Lenny's Podcast: Product | Growth | Career ✓ Claim : Read the notes at at podcastnotes.org. Don't forget to subscribe for free to our newsletter, the top 10 ideas of the week, every Monday --------- Keith Rabois was an early executive at PayPal (part of the famous PayPal Mafia), COO at Square, VP of Corporate Development at LinkedIn, and an early investor in Stripe, DoorDash, Airbnb, YouTube, Ramp, and Palantir. Currently he's managing director at Khosla Ventures. Also, he hasn't touched a computer since September 2010 (he does everything from an iPad).In our in-depth conversation, Keith shares:1. The barrels vs. ammunition hiring framework (and how to spot barrels)2. Why talking to customers is actively harmful for consumer products3. How to identify undiscovered talent4. Why the PM role is dying5. The three traits of the best-performing companies right now6. The specific interview question he asks every senior candidate7. Why CMOs (not engineers) are becoming the #1 consumer of tokens—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUsVanta—automate compliance, manage risk, and accelerate trust with AI—Episode transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/hard-truths-about-building-in-the-ai-era—Archive of all Lenny's Podcast transcripts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yxi4s2w998p1gvtpu4193/AMdNPR8AOw0lMklwtnC0TrQ?rlkey=j06x0nipoti519e0xgm23zsn9&st=ahz0fj11&dl=0—Where to find Keith Rabois:• X: https://x.com/rabois• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/keith• Website: https://www.khoslaventures.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Keith Rabois(01:59) Why Keith hasn't used a computer since 2010(04:52) The team you build is the company you build(07:40) How Keith learned to identify talent at PayPal(10:05) Tactics for getting better at hiring(15:31) The barrels vs. ammunition framework(18:52) What makes someone a barrel(22:36) How to attract the best talent(26:18) Building companies on undiscovered talent(27:53) Why better performance requires more pressure(32:36) Career advice in the age of AI(35:14) The future of the product triad(41:03) Why design and code are merging(49:35) What practicing law taught Keith about entrepreneurship(51:22) Contrarian takes on customer feedback(1:02:33) Identifying great AI opportunities(1:05:13) Advice for evaluating statrups (1:12:36) Criticizing in public vs. private(1:15:05) Failure corner(1:17:29) Lightning round—Referenced:• Square: https://squareup.com• Jack Dorsey on X: https://x.com/jack• Head of Claude Code: What happens after coding is solved | Boris Cherny: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/head-of-claude-code-what-happens• Simon Willison's Weblog: https://simonwillison.net• Vinod Khosla on X: https://x.com/vkhosla• Peter Thiel on X: https://x.com/peterthiel• Max Levchin on X: https://x.com/mlevchin• David Sacks on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidoliversacks• Tony Xu on X: https://x.com/t_xu• David Sze on X: https://x.com/davidsze• Faire: https://www.faire.com• Max Rhodes on X: https://x.com/MaxRhodesOK• Jeffrey Kolovson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreykolovson• Uncapped | Comparative Advantages w/ Keith Rabois: https://www.khoslaventures.com/posts/uncapped-comparative-advantages-w-keith-rabois• Lattice: https://lattice.com• Taylor Francis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-francis-4ba49640• Building product at Stripe: craft, metrics, and customer obsession | Jeff Weinstein (Product lead): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-product-at-stripe-jeff-weinstein• The art of hiring: insights from Khosla Ventures, Airbnb, Ramp and Traba: https://ramp.com/velocity/the-art-of-hiring-insights• Eric Glyman: Seek out super individual contributors (ICs): https://ramp.com/velocity/the-art-of-hiring-insights#Eric-Glyman:-Seek-out-super-individual-contributors-(ICs)• Eric Glyman on X: https://x.com/eglyman• Mike Moore on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-moore-802223177• Brian Chesky's new playbook: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/brian-cheskys-contrarian-approach• Why you should work much harder RIGHT NOW: https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2026/03/why-you-should-work-much-harder-right-now.html• Opendoor: https://www.opendoor.com• The Craft of Early Stage Venture | Peter Fenton, General Partner at Benchmark | Uncapped with Jack Altman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRiblwiXt-Q• Lovable: https://lovable.dev• The rise of the professional vibe coder (a new AI-era job) | Lazar Jovanovic (Professional Vibe Coder): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/getting-paid-to-vibe-code• Building Lovable: $10M ARR in 60 days with 15 people | Anton Osika (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-lovable-anton-osika• Marc Andreessen: The real AI boom hasn't even started yet: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/marc-andreessen-the-real-ai-boom• Jeremy Stoppelman on X: https://x.com/jeremys• The design process is dead. Here's what's replacing it. | Jenny Wen (head of design at Claude): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-design-process-is-dead• Andy Warhol: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Warhol• Curation and Algorithms: https://stratechery.com/2015/curation-and-algorithms• Ernest Hemingway: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Hemingway• William Shakespeare: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Shakespeare• Evan Moore on X: https://x.com/evancharles• Andrew Mason on X: https://x.com/andrewmason• Read Taylor Swift's Full Viral Speech After Record-Breaking Awards Sweep: https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/read-taylor-swift-full-acceptance-speech-record-breaking-awards-sweep-11745941• The Chainsmokers: Stories Behind the Songs, AI's Impact on Music, and Venture Investing | Uncapped with Jack Altman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GMSC-2pYnw&list=PLtpH7YnTL8ihy0nR2BV32n5VkRtqlDAS1&index=16• How to spot a top 1% startup early: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-spot-a-top-1-startup-early• David Weiden on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidweiden• Alfred Lin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linalfred• Keith's post about vertical integration on X: https://x.com/rabois/status/870673635375104000• Jon Chu on X: https://x.com/jonchu• Kanu Gulati on X: https://x.com/KanuGulati• Rogo: https://rogo.ai• Profound: https://www.tryprofound.com• Basis: https://www.getbasis.ai• Spellbook: https://www.spellbook.legal• Roelof Botha on X: https://x.com/roelofbotha• Delian Asparouhov on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delian-asparouhov-87447742• Lessons From Keith Rabois, Essay 1: How to become a Venture Capitalist: https://delian.io/lessons-1• Velocity over everything: How Ramp became the fastest-growing SaaS startup of all time | Geoff Charles (VP of Product): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/velocity-over-everything-how-ramp• Nuremberg on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/nuremberg/umc.cmc.3sg4y0382byupy76bfy7307k4• Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com• “NO DAYS OFF”—Bill Belichick on X: https://x.com/SNFonNBC/status/829036279069364224—Recommended books:• Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration: https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Inc-Overcoming-Unseen-Inspiration/dp/0812993012• The Jordan Rules: The Inside Story of One Turbulent Season with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls: https://www.amazon.com/Jordan-Rules-Sam-Smith/dp/0671796666• The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It: https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Stress-Why-Good-You/dp/1101982934—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

Keith Rabois was an early executive at PayPal (part of the famous PayPal Mafia), COO at Square, VP of Corporate Development at LinkedIn, and an early investor in Stripe, DoorDash, Airbnb, YouTube, Ramp, and Palantir. Currently he's managing director at Khosla Ventures. Also, he hasn't touched a computer since September 2010 (he does everything from an iPad).In our in-depth conversation, Keith shares:1. The barrels vs. ammunition hiring framework (and how to spot barrels)2. Why talking to customers is actively harmful for consumer products3. How to identify undiscovered talent4. Why the PM role is dying5. The three traits of the best-performing companies right now6. The specific interview question he asks every senior candidate7. Why CMOs (not engineers) are becoming the #1 consumer of tokens—Brought to you by:WorkOS—Modern identity platform for B2B SaaS, free up to 1 million MAUsVanta—automate compliance, manage risk, and accelerate trust with AI—Episode transcript: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/hard-truths-about-building-in-the-ai-era—Archive of all Lenny's Podcast transcripts: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/yxi4s2w998p1gvtpu4193/AMdNPR8AOw0lMklwtnC0TrQ?rlkey=j06x0nipoti519e0xgm23zsn9&st=ahz0fj11&dl=0—Where to find Keith Rabois:• X: https://x.com/rabois• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/keith• Website: https://www.khoslaventures.com—Where to find Lenny:• Newsletter: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com• X: https://twitter.com/lennysan• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lennyrachitsky/—In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Introduction to Keith Rabois(01:59) Why Keith hasn't used a computer since 2010(04:52) The team you build is the company you build(07:40) How Keith learned to identify talent at PayPal(10:05) Tactics for getting better at hiring(15:31) The barrels vs. ammunition framework(18:52) What makes someone a barrel(22:36) How to attract the best talent(26:18) Building companies on undiscovered talent(27:53) Why better performance requires more pressure(32:36) Career advice in the age of AI(35:14) The future of the product triad(41:03) Why design and code are merging(49:35) What practicing law taught Keith about entrepreneurship(51:22) Contrarian takes on customer feedback(1:02:33) Identifying great AI opportunities(1:05:13) Advice for evaluating statrups (1:12:36) Criticizing in public vs. private(1:15:05) Failure corner(1:17:29) Lightning round—Referenced:• Square: https://squareup.com• Jack Dorsey on X: https://x.com/jack• Head of Claude Code: What happens after coding is solved | Boris Cherny: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/head-of-claude-code-what-happens• Simon Willison's Weblog: https://simonwillison.net• Vinod Khosla on X: https://x.com/vkhosla• Peter Thiel on X: https://x.com/peterthiel• Max Levchin on X: https://x.com/mlevchin• David Sacks on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidoliversacks• Tony Xu on X: https://x.com/t_xu• David Sze on X: https://x.com/davidsze• Faire: https://www.faire.com• Max Rhodes on X: https://x.com/MaxRhodesOK• Jeffrey Kolovson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffreykolovson• Uncapped | Comparative Advantages w/ Keith Rabois: https://www.khoslaventures.com/posts/uncapped-comparative-advantages-w-keith-rabois• Lattice: https://lattice.com• Taylor Francis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taylor-francis-4ba49640• Building product at Stripe: craft, metrics, and customer obsession | Jeff Weinstein (Product lead): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-product-at-stripe-jeff-weinstein• The art of hiring: insights from Khosla Ventures, Airbnb, Ramp and Traba: https://ramp.com/velocity/the-art-of-hiring-insights• Eric Glyman: Seek out super individual contributors (ICs): https://ramp.com/velocity/the-art-of-hiring-insights#Eric-Glyman:-Seek-out-super-individual-contributors-(ICs)• Eric Glyman on X: https://x.com/eglyman• Mike Moore on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-moore-802223177• Brian Chesky's new playbook: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/brian-cheskys-contrarian-approach• Why you should work much harder RIGHT NOW: https://marginalrevolution.com/marginalrevolution/2026/03/why-you-should-work-much-harder-right-now.html• Opendoor: https://www.opendoor.com• The Craft of Early Stage Venture | Peter Fenton, General Partner at Benchmark | Uncapped with Jack Altman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vRiblwiXt-Q• Lovable: https://lovable.dev• The rise of the professional vibe coder (a new AI-era job) | Lazar Jovanovic (Professional Vibe Coder): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/getting-paid-to-vibe-code• Building Lovable: $10M ARR in 60 days with 15 people | Anton Osika (co-founder and CEO): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/building-lovable-anton-osika• Marc Andreessen: The real AI boom hasn't even started yet: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/marc-andreessen-the-real-ai-boom• Jeremy Stoppelman on X: https://x.com/jeremys• The design process is dead. Here's what's replacing it. | Jenny Wen (head of design at Claude): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/the-design-process-is-dead• Andy Warhol: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Andy_Warhol• Curation and Algorithms: https://stratechery.com/2015/curation-and-algorithms• Ernest Hemingway: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ernest_Hemingway• William Shakespeare: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_Shakespeare• Evan Moore on X: https://x.com/evancharles• Andrew Mason on X: https://x.com/andrewmason• Read Taylor Swift's Full Viral Speech After Record-Breaking Awards Sweep: https://www.newsweek.com/entertainment/read-taylor-swift-full-acceptance-speech-record-breaking-awards-sweep-11745941• The Chainsmokers: Stories Behind the Songs, AI's Impact on Music, and Venture Investing | Uncapped with Jack Altman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GMSC-2pYnw&list=PLtpH7YnTL8ihy0nR2BV32n5VkRtqlDAS1&index=16• How to spot a top 1% startup early: https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/how-to-spot-a-top-1-startup-early• David Weiden on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidweiden• Alfred Lin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linalfred• Keith's post about vertical integration on X: https://x.com/rabois/status/870673635375104000• Jon Chu on X: https://x.com/jonchu• Kanu Gulati on X: https://x.com/KanuGulati• Rogo: https://rogo.ai• Profound: https://www.tryprofound.com• Basis: https://www.getbasis.ai• Spellbook: https://www.spellbook.legal• Roelof Botha on X: https://x.com/roelofbotha• Delian Asparouhov on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/delian-asparouhov-87447742• Lessons From Keith Rabois, Essay 1: How to become a Venture Capitalist: https://delian.io/lessons-1• Velocity over everything: How Ramp became the fastest-growing SaaS startup of all time | Geoff Charles (VP of Product): https://www.lennysnewsletter.com/p/velocity-over-everything-how-ramp• Nuremberg on AppleTV+: https://tv.apple.com/us/movie/nuremberg/umc.cmc.3sg4y0382byupy76bfy7307k4• Eight Sleep: https://www.eightsleep.com• “NO DAYS OFF”—Bill Belichick on X: https://x.com/SNFonNBC/status/829036279069364224—Recommended books:• Creativity, Inc.: Overcoming the Unseen Forces That Stand in the Way of True Inspiration: https://www.amazon.com/Creativity-Inc-Overcoming-Unseen-Inspiration/dp/0812993012• The Jordan Rules: The Inside Story of One Turbulent Season with Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls: https://www.amazon.com/Jordan-Rules-Sam-Smith/dp/0671796666• The Upside of Stress: Why Stress Is Good for You, and How to Get Good at It: https://www.amazon.com/Upside-Stress-Why-Good-You/dp/1101982934—Production and marketing by https://penname.co/. For inquiries about sponsoring the podcast, email podcast@lennyrachitsky.com.—Lenny may be an investor in the companies discussed. To hear more, visit www.lennysnewsletter.com

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New images of the Earth have been captured on an iPhone! AMD & Nvidia eGPU's can work on Apple Silicon Macs! It hasn't been officially announced yet, but the rumored Foldable iPhone could be facing shipment delays. And Apple's App Store saw a 84% jump in new apps this past quarter thanks to vibe coding. Timeline of every iPhone model in chronological order. NASA just gave Apple the best Shot on iPhone ad ever. iPhone 17 Pro Max isn't the only Apple product being used in space recently. Apple AirPods Max 2 review: Better late than never. AMD or Nvidia eGPUs can work on Apple Silicon Macs, but not for graphic acceleration. Foldable iPhone hits engineering snags, shipment delays possible. New AirPods Pro are coming this year: Here are three rumored upgrades. Developer behind controversial AI apps sues Apple over App Store takedowns. Jack Dorsey's decentralized Bitchat app removed from China App Store. The vibe coding effect? Apple's App Store saw 84% jump in new apps in quarter. Paul McCartney rocks Apple HQ with lengthy set of classic tunes. Epic Earth: 3D Adventure Films app. How the Vision Pro rollout inflamed tensions at Apple. AR tech prepares patients for endometriosis surgery. Picks of the Week Leo's Picks: Artemis Wallpapers, Gemma for iPhone, and apfel. Christina's Pick: Hannah Montana Linux Reborn Andy's Pick: Heynote Jason's Pick: Dropzone 5 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: spaceship.com/twit

New images of the Earth have been captured on an iPhone! AMD & Nvidia eGPU's can work on Apple Silicon Macs! It hasn't been officially announced yet, but the rumored Foldable iPhone could be facing shipment delays. And Apple's App Store saw a 84% jump in new apps this past quarter thanks to vibe coding. Timeline of every iPhone model in chronological order. NASA just gave Apple the best Shot on iPhone ad ever. iPhone 17 Pro Max isn't the only Apple product being used in space recently. Apple AirPods Max 2 review: Better late than never. AMD or Nvidia eGPUs can work on Apple Silicon Macs, but not for graphic acceleration. Foldable iPhone hits engineering snags, shipment delays possible. New AirPods Pro are coming this year: Here are three rumored upgrades. Developer behind controversial AI apps sues Apple over App Store takedowns. Jack Dorsey's decentralized Bitchat app removed from China App Store. The vibe coding effect? Apple's App Store saw 84% jump in new apps in quarter. Paul McCartney rocks Apple HQ with lengthy set of classic tunes. Epic Earth: 3D Adventure Films app. How the Vision Pro rollout inflamed tensions at Apple. AR tech prepares patients for endometriosis surgery. Picks of the Week Leo's Picks: Artemis Wallpapers, Gemma for iPhone, and apfel. Christina's Pick: Hannah Montana Linux Reborn Andy's Pick: Heynote Jason's Pick: Dropzone 5 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: spaceship.com/twit

New images of the Earth have been captured on an iPhone! AMD & Nvidia eGPU's can work on Apple Silicon Macs! It hasn't been officially announced yet, but the rumored Foldable iPhone could be facing shipment delays. And Apple's App Store saw a 84% jump in new apps this past quarter thanks to vibe coding. Timeline of every iPhone model in chronological order. NASA just gave Apple the best Shot on iPhone ad ever. iPhone 17 Pro Max isn't the only Apple product being used in space recently. Apple AirPods Max 2 review: Better late than never. AMD or Nvidia eGPUs can work on Apple Silicon Macs, but not for graphic acceleration. Foldable iPhone hits engineering snags, shipment delays possible. New AirPods Pro are coming this year: Here are three rumored upgrades. Developer behind controversial AI apps sues Apple over App Store takedowns. Jack Dorsey's decentralized Bitchat app removed from China App Store. The vibe coding effect? Apple's App Store saw 84% jump in new apps in quarter. Paul McCartney rocks Apple HQ with lengthy set of classic tunes. Epic Earth: 3D Adventure Films app. How the Vision Pro rollout inflamed tensions at Apple. AR tech prepares patients for endometriosis surgery. Picks of the Week Leo's Picks: Artemis Wallpapers, Gemma for iPhone, and apfel. Christina's Pick: Hannah Montana Linux Reborn Andy's Pick: Heynote Jason's Pick: Dropzone 5 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: spaceship.com/twit

New images of the Earth have been captured on an iPhone! AMD & Nvidia eGPU's can work on Apple Silicon Macs! It hasn't been officially announced yet, but the rumored Foldable iPhone could be facing shipment delays. And Apple's App Store saw a 84% jump in new apps this past quarter thanks to vibe coding. Timeline of every iPhone model in chronological order. NASA just gave Apple the best Shot on iPhone ad ever. iPhone 17 Pro Max isn't the only Apple product being used in space recently. Apple AirPods Max 2 review: Better late than never. AMD or Nvidia eGPUs can work on Apple Silicon Macs, but not for graphic acceleration. Foldable iPhone hits engineering snags, shipment delays possible. New AirPods Pro are coming this year: Here are three rumored upgrades. Developer behind controversial AI apps sues Apple over App Store takedowns. Jack Dorsey's decentralized Bitchat app removed from China App Store. The vibe coding effect? Apple's App Store saw 84% jump in new apps in quarter. Paul McCartney rocks Apple HQ with lengthy set of classic tunes. Epic Earth: 3D Adventure Films app. How the Vision Pro rollout inflamed tensions at Apple. AR tech prepares patients for endometriosis surgery. Picks of the Week Leo's Picks: Artemis Wallpapers, Gemma for iPhone, and apfel. Christina's Pick: Hannah Montana Linux Reborn Andy's Pick: Heynote Jason's Pick: Dropzone 5 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: spaceship.com/twit

New images of the Earth have been captured on an iPhone! AMD & Nvidia eGPU's can work on Apple Silicon Macs! It hasn't been officially announced yet, but the rumored Foldable iPhone could be facing shipment delays. And Apple's App Store saw a 84% jump in new apps this past quarter thanks to vibe coding. Timeline of every iPhone model in chronological order. NASA just gave Apple the best Shot on iPhone ad ever. iPhone 17 Pro Max isn't the only Apple product being used in space recently. Apple AirPods Max 2 review: Better late than never. AMD or Nvidia eGPUs can work on Apple Silicon Macs, but not for graphic acceleration. Foldable iPhone hits engineering snags, shipment delays possible. New AirPods Pro are coming this year: Here are three rumored upgrades. Developer behind controversial AI apps sues Apple over App Store takedowns. Jack Dorsey's decentralized Bitchat app removed from China App Store. The vibe coding effect? Apple's App Store saw 84% jump in new apps in quarter. Paul McCartney rocks Apple HQ with lengthy set of classic tunes. Epic Earth: 3D Adventure Films app. How the Vision Pro rollout inflamed tensions at Apple. AR tech prepares patients for endometriosis surgery. Picks of the Week Leo's Picks: Artemis Wallpapers, Gemma for iPhone, and apfel. Christina's Pick: Hannah Montana Linux Reborn Andy's Pick: Heynote Jason's Pick: Dropzone 5 Hosts: Leo Laporte, Andy Ihnatko, Jason Snell, and Christina Warren Download or subscribe to MacBreak Weekly at https://twit.tv/shows/macbreak-weekly. Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsor: spaceship.com/twit

April 3, 2026: Two major academic papers dropped today alongside fresh labor market data, and together they paint the clearest picture yet of what AI will actually do to the economy and to work. Stanford economists show that 87% of U.S. productivity growth since 1950 came from automation — and explain why AI's impact will be real but slower than the hype due to "weak links" in production. A Chicago Fed forecasting paper reveals that even expert economists admit the range of outcomes is genuinely wide. On top of that: AI is now the #1 cited reason for tech layoffs, a new Forrester study finds most workers still don't know how to use the AI tools their companies deployed, Jack Dorsey argues AI should replace middle management entirely, a startup built an AI coworker that monitors your work and reports to your boss, and OpenAI just bought a media company to control the narrative. Seven stories, one through line: the disruption is real, the timeline is uncertain, and the window to prepare is open right now. Watch on Youtube ---------- Start your day with the world's top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/ Future-ready organizations are built, not hoped for. My latest book, -The 8 Laws of Employee Experience shows how. Preorder here: 8EXlaws.com

Jack Dorsey says middle managers will be replaced by AI. Block CEO Jack Dorsey argues that his company's decision to cut approximately 40% employees was not a cost reduction but a permanent restructuring to replace middle managers with AI. But current and former Block employees are pushing back, saying that roughly 95% of AI-generated code changes still require human modification. CoinDesk's Jennifer Sanasie hosts "CoinDesk Daily." - This episode was hosted by Jennifer Sanasie. “CoinDesk Daily” is produced by Jennifer Sanasie and edited by Victor Chen.

A chaotic governor's race explodes with allegations of paid polling manipulation, while a deeper national controversy unfolds over censorship, immigration policy, and cultural “cancellation.” From Nancy Mace shaking up GOP power structures to explosive claims about media narratives and migrant crime data, this episode dives headfirst into the narratives shaping America right now. Is this just politics as usual—or something far bigger? ⚡ EPISODE SUMMARY Today's episode unpacks a turbulent political landscape on both the state and national level: Governor's Race Chaos: Filing closes with a crowded field, but polling data raises eyebrows. Allegations surface that candidate support may be artificially inflated through payments to polling firms, throwing credibility into question. Key Players in Focus: Figures like Nancy Mace and Alan Wilson emerge as central contenders, while scrutiny builds around polling inconsistencies tied to financial influence. Political Power Battles: Mace's past role in helping oust Kevin McCarthy is revisited, highlighting her reputation as a disruptive force willing to challenge party leadership. “Cancel Culture” & Narrative Control: A controversy in Providence involving a removed mural sparks debate over whose stories are amplified—or erased—in public discourse. Comments from David Morales intensify the discussion. Immigration & Data Transparency: Claims emerge about missing or suppressed data regarding crimes involving migrants, alongside broader criticism of federal immigration policies under Joe Biden. Big Tech & Government Influence: Allegations resurface involving payments between federal agencies and platforms like Twitter (under Jack Dorsey), raising questions about censorship and information control. Economic Fallout: Rising concerns over job competition, visa labor, and youth unemployment highlight a shifting workforce dynamic, with policy changes attributed to Donald Trump aiming to reshape hiring practices.

Today on The Owner's Box, we are joined by Jim McKelvey. Jim is probably best known as the co-founder of Square, the payment technology company he built alongside Jack Dorsey that went on to reshape how small businesses accept payments. You may not know that Square is in a very small cadre of companies that Amazon tried to copy and couldn't, which Jim illuminates in his recent book, The Innovation Stack.  On today's episode, Originality and Impact with Jim McKelvey.Special Guest: Jim McKelvey.

Bulwark Capital https://KnowYourRiskPodcast.comRegister now for the FREE “Cutting Through Market Noise" live webinar April 2nd at 3:30pm Pacific.Renue Healthcare https://Renue.Healthcare/ToddYour journey to a better life starts at Renue Healthcare. Visit https://Renue.Healthcare/Todd Bonefrog https://BonefrogCoffee.com/ToddGet the new limited release, The Sisterhood, created to honor the extraordinary women behind the heroes.   Use code TODD at checkout to receive 10% off your first purchase and 15% on subscriptions.LISTEN and SUBSCRIBE at:The Todd Herman Show - Podcast - Apple PodcastsThe Todd Herman Show | Podcast on SpotifyWATCH and SUBSCRIBE at: Todd Herman - The Todd Herman Show - YouTubeHow can Christians be faithful with their finances in the face of looming AI implants, AI-driven layoffs, 6G, and other dystopian technologies? Zach Abraham gives his take...Episode links:HUGE: $928 MILLION Stolen from California Solar Program and diverted to Democratic Voter Registration & Activism Efforts. A new report from CAL DOGE alleges that $928 million from California's Solar on Multifamily Affordable Housing (SOMAH) program, intended to fund solar installations on affordable housing, has been diverted to Democratic voter registration and activism efforts.Jack Dorsey announced huge lay-offs at blocks: we're making @blocks smaller today. here's my note to the company.Whaaaaaaaaaaaat!??? And the stock price is up +25% with this news. The markets are now celebrating layoffs as a positive sign, as if human employees are liabilities for companies.orig published Mar 06 2026

Host Ron Steslow welcomes Mike Brock, CEO of TBD, a subsidiary of Block Inc. (formerly Square), the financial technology firm led by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey. The Internet is dominated by massive, corporate walled gardens like Google, Facebook, and Twitter (now X), where centralized control makes their users (us!) vulnerable to censorship and manipulation. In this episode, we explore how the movement to decentralize technology empowers individuals, protects against corporate and government abuse, and addresses real problems in finance and social media. We'll also discuss how decentralized technology can enhance financial access and freedom, bypassing intermediaries and censorship, and shifting power from financial corporations to individuals. Finally, we turn to the political landscape, focusing on the Democratic party's approach to decentralized technology and early signs it may be changing. Segments to look forward to: (04:45) Mike's background  (10:50) Empowering individuals through decentralized finance and identity  (15:45) Building infrastructure for a decentralized future  (19:10) The potential of decentralized identity  (29:49) The importance of Bitcoin's decentralization  (31:31) Financial Access and Freedom  (34:27) Preserving agency  (44:44) Changing the balance of power  (50:54) The varied stance of the Democratic party Follow Ron and Mike on X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/RonSteslow https://x.com/brockm Email your questions to podcast@politicology.com or leave us a voicemail at ‪(202) 455-4558‬ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join our Patreon for extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishThis week on Techish, Michael and Abadesi revisit highlights from the live show with special guests Timothy Armoo and Ryan Leslie. They also dive into Apple's new MacBook Neo, Jack Dorsey hiding behind AI to slash 40% of Block's workforce, Sinners' Oscars wins and Timothée Chalamet's controversial ballet comments. And Patreon members get a full Industry season 4 breakdown: the highs, the lows, and *that* season finale.Chapters00:00 Live Show Recap01:31 Apple's New MacBook Neo08:42 Jack Dorsey Cuts 40% Of Block's Workforce And Blames AI14:37 Sinners At The Oscars & The Power Of Horizontal Networking20:35 Timothée Chalamet's Ballet Comments25:36 Industry Season 4 Finale Breakdown [Patreon-Only]Extra Reading & ResourcesIn a 600-word X post, Jack Dorsey justifies his decision to lay off 40% of Block's workforce [Fast Company] Timothée Chalamet & Matthew McConaughey | Variety & CNN Town Hall - Full Conversation [YouTube] The Fresh Patch Podcast - Where Good Pets Get It. Welcome to the Fresh Patch Podcast where we talk about everything, from dog...Listen on: Apple Podcasts Support the showJoin our Patreon for early content, extra-long episodes and ad-free content: https://www.patreon.com/techishWatch us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@techishpod/Advertise on Techish: https://goo.gl/forms/MY0F79gkRG6Jp8dJ2————————————————————Stay in touch with the hashtag #Techishhttps://www.instagram.com/techishpod/https://www.instagram.com/abadesi/https://www.instagram.com/michaelberhane_/ Email us at techishpod@gmail.com 

Episode Summary In this episode of The Prosperity Podcast, Kim Butler and Spencer Shaw explore a rapidly unfolding reality: AI is no longer just a tool — it's becoming an economic actor. From AI agents hiring humans to companies like Block (founded by Jack Dorsey) laying off thousands in favor of automation, the landscape of work, finance, and productivity is shifting at unprecedented speed. Kim shares her long-standing curiosity about emerging technologies — from adopting the internet in the mid-1990s to experimenting with early remote screen-sharing tools — and explains why today's AI revolution is different. This isn't about coding. It's about curiosity. It's about adaptability. It's about reducing friction and increasing leverage. Listeners will walk away understanding: Why being closed-minded about AI is financially dangerous How AI can save massive amounts of time and money Why curiosity is your greatest asset in 2026 and beyond How to strategically integrate AI without losing your human advantage The new frontier isn't coming. It's already here. Links & Resources For resources and additional information of this episode go to https://prosperitythinkers.com/podcasts/ http://prosperityparents.com/  https://storage.googleapis.com/msgsndr/yBEuMuj6fSwGh7YB8K87/media/68e557c906b06d836d9effad.pdf  https://www.youtube.com/@KimDHButler Keywords Artificial Intelligence AI Agents Financial Innovation Network Effects Peter Diamandis Strategic Coach Dan Sullivan Jack Dorsey Block Cash App Square Payments Life Insurance Industry Automation Productivity AI Adoption Curiosity Innovation Infinite Banking Digital Transformation Leverage Episode Highlights 00:00–00:44 - The new frontier: AI agents hiring humans 00:00–00:44 - Setting the stage: how AI is reshaping finance and work 00:00–02:20 - Kim Butler's unexpected journey into AI curiosity 02:20–03:34 - Peter Diamandis and the Abundance 360 influence 03:34–04:47 - From early internet adoption to remote work before Zoom 04:47–05:52 - Why being closed-minded about AI is dangerous 06:04–06:27 - Block lays off 4,000 employees due to AI agents 06:40–07:13 - Innovation doesn't require coding — it requires mindset 07:13–08:44 - The weekly speed of AI change 08:44–09:16 - Learn from young people — adopt their curiosity 10:08–10:22 - AI diagnosing a broken tractor in real time 10:31–11:38 - Using AI to win a rental car damage dispute 12:18–13:10 - Creating AI-generated audio versions of 52 Tips documents 13:43–14:22 - Eliminating time waste while preserving authenticity 14:22–14:55 - Knowing what AI should and should not do 15:37–15:48 - Lean in, don't fight it 15:48–16:09 - How to request the 52 Tips resources  

Story of the Week (DR):WarSaudi Aramco CEO issues stark warning: Iran war could bring ‘catastrophic' shock to global oilPrediction markets face questions on Iran war bets, from regime change to nuclear detonationThe Maduro Capture (Jan 2026): Just hours before the U.S. captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, a new Polymarket account wagered $30,000 on his removalIsraeli Military Indictments (Feb 2026): At least two individuals in the Israeli defense forces were reportedly indicted for using classified intelligence to place winning bets on the specific dates of military strikes in IranNational Security Risk: A recent report by Responsible Statecraft warns that officials with the power to influence military timing could alter operations to maximize their payout The Atlantic Council recently warned that foreign adversaries can "weaponize the odds" by dumping money into a thinly traded market to create a false narrative that a country is about to collapse, potentially triggering a real-world panic or bank run.Kalshi (private)1/13/25: Kalshi names Donald Trump Jr. as strategic advisorPolymarket (college dropout Shayne Coplan)8/26/25: Kalshi Advisor Donald Trump Jr. Joins Rival Polymarket BoardTrump Jr.'s 1789 Capital is making an eight-figure investment in the controversial prediction-market company.AI JobsAnthropic just mapped out which jobs AI could potentially replace. A ‘Great Recession for white-collar workers' is absolutely possibleThe most AI-exposed group is 16 percentage points more likely to be female, earns 47% more on average, and is nearly four times as likely to hold a graduate degree compared to the least exposed group.Sam Altman admits AI is killing the labor-capital balance—and says nobody knows what to do about itOracle expected to slash thousands of jobs as massive AI spending creates financial cash crisisLayoffs are feeling awfully tempting for a lot of companies right nowCEOs are using one number in the AI age to decide how many people they still needRevenue per employeePatreon's CEO says AI will be a 'bloodbath for the world's creative people' unless tech companies pay upAtlassian slashes 10% of workforce to 'self-fund' investments in AI and enterprise salesThe unexpected 92,000 drop in payrolls is a clue we might be reading the AI jobs narrative all wrongWorker painAI Is Forcing Employees to Work Harder Than EverAI Job Loss Is Breaking the Psyche of Workers, Psychiatrist Warns‘AI brain fry' is real — and it's making workers more exhausted, not more productive, new study findsEconomist Dambisa Moyo says CEOs must play a role in sustaining the consumer class as AI eliminates jobsThis could only happen if we weren't controlled by the TechBro Dropout GangCII‘Not a goodbye…': What Adobe CEO Shantanu Narayen told employees after announcing decision to step downShantanu Narayen, CEO of Adobe for 18 years, will step down once a successor is appointed, while continuing as board chairman.Google Hands Sundar Pichai $692M Package Tied to AI BetsPackage uniquely ties executive pay to Waymo autonomous vehicle and Wing drone delivery venture performanceCompensation structure sets precedent for linking CEO pay to specific AI business unit success rather than overall company metricsSo now CEOs can either game their bonus by obsessively focusing on one thing or doom the rest of the company by obsessively focusing on one thing or bothAs You Sow Files Lawsuit Challenging Chubb's Refusal to Put Shareholder Proposal Addressing Climate-Driven Insurance Crisis on Company ProxyThe proposal asks shareholders to vote on whether Chubb should commission a report assessing whether pursuing subrogation claims against parties responsible for climate change could reduce losses, benefit shareholders, and help preserve affordable homeowners insurance.This lawsuit follows the SEC's decision to abandon its longstanding role as a neutral arbiter in the shareholder proposal process. In November 2025, the SEC announced that it would no longer review corporate no-action requests under Rule 14a-8, effectively forcing these matters into court—an expensive and lengthy process.Sen. Elizabeth Warren Slams SEC As 'Lap Dog For Trump's Billionaire Buddies' After It Dismisses Another Crypto Case"The SEC should not be a lap dog for Trump's billionaire buddies"Live Nation, Ticketmaster's Owner, Settles Antitrust Case With Justice DeptThat was fastLive Nation Entertainment board includes Trump administration bro Richard Grenell 2 of 12 are womenGrenell is somehow the president of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts despite no background in anything resembling “the Arts.”He replaced a woman, Deborah Rutter. The chair is President Trump. Of course. And the board now is down to only one woman: 2 years ago it was 60% female.Glass Lewis recommends voting against Starbucks director over ‘board-level E&S oversight'New York State Comptroller, New York City Comptroller, SOC Investment Group, Canadian responsible investment association SHARE, Merseyside Pension Fund, and Trillium oppose the re-election of lead independent director Jørgen Vig Knudstorp, as well as Beth Ford, chair of Starbucks' Nominating and Corporate Governance (NCG) committee.Ford was chair of the EPCI committee and now leads the NCG committee, which assumed some of the responsibilities of the EPCI when it was disbanded.In its benchmark policy proxy paper, Glass Lewis has recommended investors vote against Ford.Goodliest of the Week (MM/DR):DR:Uber rolls out women-only option in the USDR: CEOs of failed banks would have to surrender pay under bipartisan planSenate legislation would mandate “clawbacks” of executive pay, three years after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank.MM: 24 states, Nintendo sue Trump over tariffs as refund fight growsCostco CEO Ron Vachris Pledges to Return Tariff Refunds to ShoppersMM: Andrew Yang says we should stop taxing workers — and start taxing AIAssholiest of the Week (MM):War on Women: part 1Alex KarpPalantir CEO Makes Shocking Confession on Disrupting Democratic PowerPalantir CEO Alex Karp thinks his AI technology will lessen the power of “highly educated, often female voters, who vote mostly Democrat” while increasing the power of working-class men.“This technology disrupts humanities-trained—largely Democratic—voters, and makes their economic power less. And increases the economic power of vocationally trained, working-class, often male, working-class voters,” Karp said in a CNBC interview Thursday. “And so these disruptions are gonna disrupt every aspect of our society. And to make this work, we have to come to an agreement of what it is we're going to do with the technology; how are we gonna explain to people who are likely gonna have less good, and less interesting jobs.”To Alexandra Schiff, ex WSJ reporter and daughter of Tom Wolfe, who wrote a semi adoring Silicon Valley book in 2017 holding Peter Thiel as a god (and now sits on this board with Thiel), and to Lauren Friedman Stat, who only seems to post Palantir sizzle reels and as best I can tell is married to a “David Stat” who is the name of a “Director” (not on the board?) of Palantir who is in a Form 4 for selling stock:What the fuck are you doing. Do you read what this dude says? Are you that cucked to the tech bro elite you can't stop and say, “Hey, Alex, maybe tone down the suggestion you're trying to stop female Democrats from voting?”War on Women: part 2Glass Lewis recommends voting against Starbucks director over ‘board-level E&S oversight'Because Starbucks disbanded the Environmental, Partner and Community Impact committee of the board - launched in 2023, dissolved in November 2025Committee launched after majority supported SHP to focus on labor issuesJorgen Knudstorp and Daniel Servitje, the OTHER committee members, somehow escape entirelyKnudstorp is the Lead independent director, Niccol is the CEO and chair of the board (yes, chair)But instead of targeting Niccol or even Knudstorp, Glass Lewis targeted the female chair of the committee… ONLYIf the CEO gets to be chair - doesn't the CEO have to take responsibility for board overall? If you have an LID, are they accountable?? Why would the chair of a committee be target without the chair of the board or LID? Can a committee chair dissolve their own committee??Cracker Barrel - the scapegoat was the person of color who had “diversity” in their job description, not the longest tenured director who was also chair of the board but was a white guy - and Glass Lewis suggested voting out the brown dudeWar on Women: part 3 speed roundDOGE, DEI, and climate changeBlack women were disproportionately impacted by DOGE cuts. A year later, they're rebuilding careers for themselves and each otherI Watched 6 Hours of DOGE Bro Testimony. Here's What They Had to Say For ThemselvesOver the course of a six hour long or so deposition, Justin Fox, a former investment banker turned DOGE bro, refused to define what he believes counts as DEI; admitted he used ChatGPT to scan government contracts for terms such as “Black” and “homosexual” but not “white” or “caucasian;” and said that one of the grants he helped slash was “not for the benefit of humankind” before walking that claim back.Why ‘bringing your whole self to work' is a trap, especially for womenFormer Goldman Sachs CEO says DEI programs are ‘counterproductive,' arguing ‘you're branding the people in that program'Climate change: Women face worst impacts as funding support falls shortIn 2025, a UN women report warned that under a worst-case climate scenario, up to 158.3 million more women and girls may live in extreme poverty globally as a result of climate change by 2050Headliniest of the WeekDR: Shell CEO's Pay Jumps 60% Despite Profit Drop and Fatal AccidentsDR: Jack Dorsey Defends Wearing “Love” Hat While Firing 4,000 Employees in Pivot to AI: "I wanted to approach the whole situation with love."MM: Ozempic mania has even Olive Garden and The Cheesecake Factory cutting back on portion sizesMM: Cracker Barrel sales, traffic continue to slump months after failed rebrandWho Won the Week?DR: National Museum of the American Indian and the coffee at CII, was actually pretty not grossMM: The Council for Institutional Investors Spring Conference, who got to witness Proxy Countdown livePredictionsDR: CII loses our phone numberMM: The women start the uprising now:

WAR IS COMPLETE! Oil Screaming higher Euro Nat Gas up 60% An update on JCD PLUS we are now on Spotify and Amazon Music/Podcasts! Click HERE for Show Notes and Links DHUnplugged is now streaming live - with listener chat. Click on link on the right sidebar. Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? Follow John C. Dvorak on Twitter Follow Andrew Horowitz on Twitter INTERACTIVE BROKERS Warm-Up - The CTP for Caterpillar - We have a winner! - A tech earnings BLOWOUT - A seminal moment with AI and Employment trends - An update on JCD - from JSD - A Limerick for JCD Markets - WAR FOOTING - Buyers are still there... - Oil Screaming higher (Sunday night wow!) - Euro Nat Gas up 60% - Anyone wondering why markets keep going up? John Dvorak Jr. - Guest  - UPDATE ON JCD JSD: - Tell us what you are doing these days... - What was it like growing up around constant tech commentary and skepticism? - How did that environment shape the way you look at innovation and hype? - Where do you most disagree with your father's views on technology today? - Is AI making people smarter—or more dependent? - How should younger professionals think about job security when automation is accelerating? War and Oil - Iran's Revolutionary Guard says it has closed the Strait of Hormuz, per a Reuters report. - About a third of the world's seaborne oil exports passed through the Strait in 2025. - Threatening to BURN any ship that attempts to go through - The Strait of Hormuz is a critical, narrow chokepoint about 90–104 miles (145–167 km) long and 21–60 miles (33–95 km) wide. At its narrowest, it is only 21 miles (33 km) across, with shipping lanes in each direction restricted to just two miles wide to accommodate massive oil tanker traffic, representing about one-fifth of global oil consumption - Meanwhile - lots of production halts - Oil screamed to $115 on Sunday night before cooler heads prevailed AND SPR talk hit the tape. - MISSION ACCOMPLISHED? Just in... - President Trump says "I have ordered the United States Development Finance Corporation to provide, at a very reasonable price, political risk insurance and guarantees for the financial security of all maritime trade, especially energy, traveling through the Gulf. This will be available to all shipping lines. If necessary, the United States Navy will begin escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, as soon as possible" - BUT, who would even want to take the chance of moving through that area - even if there is insurance? Meanwhile LNG -Daily charter rates for LNG tankers in the Atlantic Basin have surged to over $200,000 per day. - Rates are roughly double levels seen less than a day earlier. - The spike followed Qatar's shutdown of LNG production as the conflict with Iran spread across the region. - The new offer levels are at least three times higher than the most recent assessed LNG tanker rate of $61,500, according to Spark Commodities earlier Monday. - Despite the elevated asking prices, no transactions have yet been confirmed at these levels. You thought that was BAD? - Europe in bad shape with Nat Gas after Qatar halted production (accounts for 20% of global LNG supply) Euro Nat Gas Amazon Data Loss - HEY WHAT ABOUT THIS? - Amazon Web Services said late Monday two of its data centers in the United Arab Emirates and a facility in Bahrain were damaged by drone strikes, taking the facilities offline. - “In the UAE, two of our facilities were directly struck, while in Bahrain, a drone strike in close proximity to one of our facilities caused physical impacts to our infrastructure,” AWS said. “These strikes have caused structural damage, disrupted power delivery to our infrastructure, and in some cases required fire suppression activities that resulted in additional water damage.” - This is an interesting twist on cyber-warfare - WHAT IF? - JSD: How does this impact AI and the world tech flow? Why do/did markets keep climbing? - Global debt climbed to a record $348 trillion at the end of 2025, after nearly $29 trillion was added over the year in the fastest yearly build-up since the pandemic surge - The increase was driven primarily by governments, which accounted for more than $10 trillion of the rise, with the United States, China and the euro area responsible for roughly three-quarters of the jump - Also, margin debt up 30% in 2025 - so there is that... - No wonder there is resilience in these markets... Berkshire News - Earnings from operations totaled $10.2 billion in Q4. That's down more than 29% from $14.56 billion in the year-earlier period. - Insurance underwriting profits dropped 54% to $1.56 billion from $3.41 billion a year prior. Insurance investment income slid nearly 25% from to $3.1 billion from $4.088 billion. - This was the final quarter under Warren Buffett as CEO, who announced he was stepping down at the annual shareholders meeting last May. - Full year overall earnings, meanwhile, fell to $66.97 billion from $89 billion a year prior. - NO Buybacks, bit they still have more that $350B is cash INTERACTIVE BROKERS Check this out and find out more at: http://www.interactivebrokers.com/ Irritating - UBS' top equity strategist dialed back his view on U.S. stocks, citing mounting risks from a weakening dollar, stretched valuations and policy turbulence in Washington. - Andrew Garthwaite, head of global equity strategy at the investment bank, downgraded American equities to “benchmark” in a fully invested global equity portfolio, arguing that the factors that powered years of outperformance are starting to fade. - Market weight - no risk for this guy on the call. Can't lose as will just perform with the benchmark - DUMB Dell Earnings BLOWOUT (Follow up) - Dell reported adjusted earnings of $3.89 per share, exceeding the $3.53 per share expected by analysts surveyed by LSEG. - The company posted $33.38 billion in revenue for the quarter, topping a forecast of $31.73 billion. - Stock up 22% on the news and followed through on Monday - Dell cut quote time to less that a week (prices expire) - Dell expects revenue for its artificial intelligence servers to hit $50 billion in 2027, more than double the year prior. - Much different story from HP that was complaining about input pricing.... Obviously Dell is much smarter at pass-though management of pricing. Jack on the Attack - Financial technology firm Block (XYZ), run by Jack Dorsey began slashing more than 40% of its workforce (4k people) on Thursday, saying in a letter to shareholders that AI tools "have changed what it means to build and run a company." - The AI layoffs came as the Square payment system and Cash App operator matched fourth-quarter earnings estimates, yet Block shares surged after hours. - Evercore ISI analyst Adam Frisch called the layoffs "the seminal moment to date in the AI narrative and how it could transform companies as we know it going forward." - SOOOOOO - AI is responsible for job cuts? ---- SOOOOOO - AI can replace humans and as productivity is enhanced? Duolingo - Duolingo forecast first-quarter and 2026 bookings below expectations on Thursday as it shifts strategy toward faster user growth, a move it said will weigh on bookings growth and profitability this year, sending the company's shares down more 23% after hours last week. - The company plans to roll out more AI-driven speaking tools to free users, reducing friction that previously nudged learners toward paid plans - Poster child of how AI can kill your business? - However, earnings/financials looked pretty good and there is a strategy there that may be beneficial   Love the Show? Then how about a Donation? THE CLOSEST TO THE PIN for CATERPILLAR Winners will be getting great stuff like the new "OFFICIAL" DHUnplugged Shirt!     FED AND CRYPTO LIMERICKS There is a tech pundit whose name be John, Whose sharp takes went late into dawn. He hit pause for some care, But with grit (and repair), Soon he'll be back oh so steady and strong. See this week's stock picks HERE Follow John C. 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What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Duck.Ai: Protect your privacy at https://duck.ai/impact Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetary-metals.com/impact Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impact Plaud: Get 10% off with code TOM10 at https://plaud.ai/tom Blocktrust IRA: get up to $2,500 funding bonus to kickstart your account at https://tomcryptoira.com Cape: 33% off your first 6 months with code IMPACT at https://cape.co/impact Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Link to Live: https://youtube.com/live/0KuhhAIwQXY?feature=share In this intense episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, we dive headfirst into the unfolding war between the U.S. and Iran—a conflict drawing in America, Israel, the UK, France, and much of the Middle East. Tom Bilyeu unpacks the complex layers driving this crisis, cutting through misinformation, propaganda, and the fog of AI-driven narratives. With careful analysis, he breaks down the five key motivations behind America's actions: protecting massive Gulf economic investments, the ever-escalating threat of Iranian nuclear capabilities, Israel's shifting regional strategies, the fragile state of Iran's regime, and the high-stakes domestic political calculus facing President Trump. Link to live: https://youtube.com/live/T8rCJTN6jxs?feature=share Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's episode, Tom and Drew dive deep into one of the most urgent topics of our time: how AI is not just looming over the job market, but actively transforming it in real-time. Inspired by Jack Dorsey's bold move at Block—cutting nearly half his staff due to AI's explosive advancements—Tom sets the stage to analyze the seismic shifts we're about to witness in employment and industry. Link to live: https://youtube.com/live/0KuhhAIwQXY?feature=share Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In today's episode, Tom Bilyeu and Drew dive into one of the hottest topics shaking up the world of finance and politics—Bernie Sanders' proposed bill to raise $4.4 trillion in taxes from America's billionaires. The conversation kicks off with Drew outlining Sanders' plan, which aims to slash billionaire fortunes and redistribute wealth through stimulus checks, raising teachers' salaries, improving Medicare, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription order Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Duck.Ai: Protect your privacy at https://duck.ai/impact Shopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetary-metals.com/impact Blinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impact Plaud: Get 10% off with code TOM10 at https://plaud.ai/tom Blocktrust IRA: get up to $2,500 funding bonus to kickstart your account at https://tomcryptoira.com Cape: 33% off your first 6 months with code IMPACT at https://cape.co/impact Netsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/Theory Link to Live: https://youtube.com/live/0KuhhAIwQXY?feature=share In this intense episode of Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu, we dive headfirst into the unfolding war between the U.S. and Iran—a conflict drawing in America, Israel, the UK, France, and much of the Middle East. Tom Bilyeu unpacks the complex layers driving this crisis, cutting through misinformation, propaganda, and the fog of AI-driven narratives. With careful analysis, he breaks down the five key motivations behind America's actions: protecting massive Gulf economic investments, the ever-escalating threat of Iranian nuclear capabilities, Israel's shifting regional strategies, the fragile state of Iran's regime, and the high-stakes domestic political calculus facing President Trump. Link to live: https://youtube.com/live/T8rCJTN6jxs?feature=share Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today's episode, Tom and Drew dive deep into one of the most urgent topics of our time: how AI is not just looming over the job market, but actively transforming it in real-time. Inspired by Jack Dorsey's bold move at Block—cutting nearly half his staff due to AI's explosive advancements—Tom sets the stage to analyze the seismic shifts we're about to witness in employment and industry. Link to live: https://youtube.com/live/0KuhhAIwQXY?feature=share Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In today's episode, Tom Bilyeu and Drew dive into one of the hottest topics shaking up the world of finance and politics—Bernie Sanders' proposed bill to raise $4.4 trillion in taxes from America's billionaires. The conversation kicks off with Drew outlining Sanders' plan, which aims to slash billionaire fortunes and redistribute wealth through stimulus checks, raising teachers' salaries, improving Medicare, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Analysts Will Clemente, Joe Vezzani and Marcus Wu share their Bitcoin outlook amidst war. Plus, Will shares his thesis on Gen Z's future, and Marcus previews his Bitcoin game theory model. Thank you to our sponsors! ⁠Nexo ⁠Crypto Tax Girl Bitcoin's price has largely held steady despite President Donald Trump's escalation of hostilities with Iran. Is this the bottom signal the market has been waiting for? STIX investments chief Will Clemente, LunarCrush co-founder Joe Vezzani and Delphi Digital Research Analyst Marcus Wu explain why it looks like Bitcoin is bottoming, why a 10/10-style crash would have happened in crypto even without the Binance glitch, and why, regardless of the Jane Street rumors, it's not beyond Wall Street to manipulate an asset. They also address speculation that Jane Street has been suppressing Bitcoin's price and how AI's rapid advancement could impact crypto in light of Citrini Research's article and Jack Dorsey's Block layoffs. Don't miss Joe's reasoning on why Trump could come to the market's rescue and Will's thesis on why zoomers face four unique financial and technological challenges. Plus Marcus also previews his new game theory model for trading the Bitcoin market. Guest: ⁠Marcus Wu, Research Analyst at Delphi Digital Joe Vezzani, Co-founder and CEO of LunarCrush Will Clemente, Investments at STIX Previous appearances on Unchained: Bitcoin Crashed Below $100K, But Smart Money Is Buying the Dip Strong Hands Aren't Selling Bitcoin. So Who Is? - Ep. 183 Arthur Hayes and Will Clemente on the 2024 Bitcoin Halving Links: Unchained:⁠⁠ Why Gold Rose and Bitcoin Tumbled on Japan Bond Turmoil Is Nic Carter Exaggerating Bitcoin's Quantum Risk? Yes, Says One Core Dev Bitcoin Rebounds as ETF Inflows Return, Jane Street Speculation Swirls Terraform Estate Targets Jane Street in Explosive Terra Collapse Lawsuit Crypto's Black Friday Was Its Largest Liquidation Ever. What the Hell Happened? Will's essay Climbing a Broken Ladder: A message to my fellow Zoomers Marcus's Bitcoin game theory model Bitcoin Game Theory on Delphi Digital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI Reality Check: Did the LLM Job Apocalypse Begin Last Week? Cal Newport takes a closer look at recent AI news. Below are the topics covered in today's episode (with their timestamps).  Get your questions answered by Cal! Here's the link: https://bit.ly/3U3sTvo Video from today's episode:youtube.com/calnewportmedia STORY #1: Jack Dorsey announces layoffs at Block [1:28] STORY #2: The education level of LLM-based tools [11:45] STORY #3: What's happening in the world of computer programming? [19:24] Links: Buy Cal's latest book, “Slow Productivity” at www.calnewport.com/slow  Get a signed copy of Cal's “Slow Productivity” at https://peoplesbooktakoma.com/event/cal-newport/ https://x.com/jack/status/2027129697092731343 https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/technology/block-square-job-cuts-ai.html https://x.com/emollick/status/2027153371241607420 https://www.forbes.com/sites/ronshevlin/2026/02/27/block-lays-off-40-of-staff-and-blames-it-on-ai-dont-buy-the-excuse/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=56HJQm5nb0U http://calnewport.com Thanks to Jesse Miller for production and mastering.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The crew discusses whether prediction markets enable “Bloomberg terminal espionage,,” wonder how to regulate markets that could be on anything, dive into why the OCC is saying no to stablecoin yield and more. Thank you to our sponsors!  ⁠⁠Fuse: The Energy Network Prediction markets are in the spotlight again. On one hand adoption appears to be growing as the Nasdaq has announced plans of entering the space. On the other hand, they scrutinize markets that pose a national security risk.  In this DEX in the City episode, hosts Jessi Brooks, Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos and TuongVy Le discuss suspected insider trading activity around a market tied to the strikes on Iran. Beyond ethical concerns about betting on war, they grapple with the definition of “a death market” and ask whether all prediction markets around an individual are death markets.  The big question: How can these markets on literally any possible event be policed? Plus, is Jane Street manipulating the Bitcoin market? Why the OCC is saying NO to stablecoin yield and the takeaway from Jack Dorsey's Block layoffs. Hosts: ⁠⁠⁠Jessi Brooks⁠⁠⁠, General Counsel at Ribbit Capital ⁠⁠Katherine Kirkpatrick Bos⁠⁠, General Counsel at StarkWare ⁠⁠TuongVy Le, General Counsel at Veda Links: Unchained: Nasdaq Eyes Prediction Markets With SEC Filing Bitcoin Rebounds as ETF Inflows Return, Jane Street Speculation Swirls ZachXBT Alleges Axiom Employee Misused Internal Data White House Talks Make Progress on Stablecoin Yields but No Deal Yet DEX in the City: Insider Trading and Crypto: What the Law Actually Says Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Brainstorm, Brett, Nick, and Sam dissect how industry giants like Block are slashing 40% of their workforce overnight while accelerating AI adoption, challenging everything you thought you knew about employment, productivity, and economic growth. You'll discover the real reason behind Jack Dorsey's massive layoffs, surprising data on revenue-per-employee ratios, and the shift from tools to agentic systems.If you know ARK, then you probably know about our long-term research projections, like estimating where we will be 5-10 years from now! But just because we are long-term investors, doesn't mean we don't have strong views and opinions on breaking news. In fact, we discuss and debate this every day. So now we're sharing some of these internal discussions with you in our new video series, “The Brainstorm”, a co-production from ARK and Wolf.financial, and sponsored by Public. Tune in every week as we react to the latest in innovation. Here and there we'll be joined by special guests, but ultimately this is our chance to join the conversation and share ARK's quick takes on what's going on in tech today.Key Points From This Episode:Anthropic's recent conflict with the Department of War over the use of their Claude model highlights the complexities of AI governance and the impact of political stances on market positioning.The rapid downsizing of high-performing companies suggests that AI-driven efficiency gains are fundamentally disruptive, challenging traditional notions of organizational scale.Prediction markets face challenges with transparency and insider trading, but they hold long-term potential for providing real-time intelligence and liquidity in equity markets.To learn more about WOLF: https://wolf.financialTo learn more about Public: https://public.com/

Geopolitics is back at the top of every business leader's agenda — and the signals are coming fast. Host Bob Safian sits down with Rapid Response producer Alex Morris to cut through the noise and decode the stories shaping the business world right now: from Jeff Bezos' Washington Post shakeup and Jack Dorsey's AI-driven layoff memo, to a landmark Supreme Court tariff ruling and the Ellison family's rising grip on media. Plus, Bob and Alex play a round of Noise or Legit, separating the meaningful from the merely buzzworthy in today's business zeitgeist.Visit the Rapid Response website here: https://www.rapidresponseshow.com/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jack Dorsey fired ½ of Block's employees… So is AI Corporate Ozempic or Corporate Botox?Coach hired an Anthropologist to study your room… and its handbag sales surged 25%Wedding Crashers explains how Netflix losing Warner Bros is actually… a win.Plus, Burger King's new AI counts your “Please” and “Thank Yous”... (sorry).$NFLX $TPR $XYZ $QSRBuy tickets to The IPO Tour (our In-Person Offering) TODAYArlington, VA (3/11): https://www.arlingtondrafthouse.com/shows/341317 New York, NY (4/8): https://www.ticketmaster.com/event/0000637AE43ED0C2Los Angeles, CA (6/3): SOLD OUTGet your TBOY Yeti Doll gift here: https://tboypod.com/shop/product/economic-support-yeti-doll NEWSLETTER:https://tboypod.com/newsletter OUR 2ND SHOW:Want more business storytelling from us? Check our weekly deepdive show, The Best Idea Yet: The untold origin story of the products you're obsessed with. Listen for free to The Best Idea Yet: https://wondery.com/links/the-best-idea-yet/NEW LISTENERSFill out our 2 minute survey: https://qualtricsxm88y5r986q.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dp1FDYiJgt6lHy6GET ON THE POD: Submit a shoutout or fact: https://tboypod.com/shoutouts SOCIALS:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tboypod TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tboypodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tboypod Linkedin (Nick): https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolas-martell/Linkedin (Jack): https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-crivici-kramer/Anything else: https://tboypod.com/ About Us: The daily pop-biz news show making today's top stories your business. Formerly known as Robinhood Snacks, The Best One Yet is hosted by Jack Crivici-Kramer & Nick Martell. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In this high-energy episode, Tom Bilyeu and co-host Drew dive headfirst into the seismic shifts happening across tech, business, politics, and culture. Kicking things off with a breakdown of Jack Dorsey's dramatic AI-driven layoffs—where half of Block's staff was cut because AI simply became too powerful—Tom Bilyeu lays out why this is a shot heard around the world. Expect a rapid-fire update on groundbreaking headlines: from AI hacking governments and overhauling finance, to AI-written sermons landing priests in hot water with the Pope. But it's not all tech talk. The conversation expands to explore how AI advances are fundamentally reshaping the job market, with real ramifications for unemployment, entrepreneurship, and even the future of society. Tom Bilyeu and Drew debate whether we're headed toward a new wave of prosperity or staring down socioeconomic upheaval. Politics are front and center too, including analysis of bold diplomacy moves, the housing crisis, and a no-holds-barred criticism of performative government antics like congressional dog shows. Plus, the hosts tackle pressing global issues such as growing Middle East tensions, media consolidation, censorship, and fresh developments in the Epstein scandal. Always candid, sometimes provocative, Tom Bilyeu brings sharp insights into the exponential speed of change and what it means for all of us. Strap in for actionable takeaways, unfiltered opinions, and a preview of the complex future we're all rushing toward—whether we're ready or not. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactSumm: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20Blocktrust IRA: get up to $2,500 funding bonus to kickstart your account at https://tomcryptoira.comQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Duck.Ai: Protect your privacy at https://duck.ai/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impact Plaud: Get 10% off with code TOM10 at https://plaud.ai/tom AI layoffs, Jack Dorsey, Block layoffs, AI impact on jobs, Anthropic, Claude, US-China relations, Israel-Iran conflict, layoffs and the stock market, programmer job growth, automation, universal healthcare, affordable housing, Mamdani and Trump meeting, SAVE Act, congressional dog show, US economic outlook, K-shaped economy, job market disruption, deregulation, rent control, Epic Games, creative AI tools, entertainment industry consolidation, Warner Brothers acquisition, Paramount, Thomas Massey, Epstein scandal, South Park censorship, World Economic Forum resignation, AI surveillance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Welcome to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In this high-energy episode, Tom Bilyeu and co-host Drew dive headfirst into the seismic shifts happening across tech, business, politics, and culture. Kicking things off with a breakdown of Jack Dorsey's dramatic AI-driven layoffs—where half of Block's staff was cut because AI simply became too powerful—Tom Bilyeu lays out why this is a shot heard around the world. Expect a rapid-fire update on groundbreaking headlines: from AI hacking governments and overhauling finance, to AI-written sermons landing priests in hot water with the Pope. But it's not all tech talk. The conversation expands to explore how AI advances are fundamentally reshaping the job market, with real ramifications for unemployment, entrepreneurship, and even the future of society. Tom Bilyeu and Drew debate whether we're headed toward a new wave of prosperity or staring down socioeconomic upheaval. Politics are front and center too, including analysis of bold diplomacy moves, the housing crisis, and a no-holds-barred criticism of performative government antics like congressional dog shows. Plus, the hosts tackle pressing global issues such as growing Middle East tensions, media consolidation, censorship, and fresh developments in the Epstein scandal. Always candid, sometimes provocative, Tom Bilyeu brings sharp insights into the exponential speed of change and what it means for all of us. Strap in for actionable takeaways, unfiltered opinions, and a preview of the complex future we're all rushing toward—whether we're ready or not. What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER:  https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.:  https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu's Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Ketone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactSumm: code TOMVIP20 for 20% off your first year at https://summ.com?via=tombilyeu&coupon=TOMVIP20Blocktrust IRA: get up to $2,500 funding bonus to kickstart your account at https://tomcryptoira.comQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactQuince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpod Duck.Ai: Protect your privacy at https://duck.ai/impact Monetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetarymetals.com/impact Plaud: Get 10% off with code TOM10 at https://plaud.ai/tom AI layoffs, Jack Dorsey, Block layoffs, AI impact on jobs, Anthropic, Claude, US-China relations, Israel-Iran conflict, layoffs and the stock market, programmer job growth, automation, universal healthcare, affordable housing, Mamdani and Trump meeting, SAVE Act, congressional dog show, US economic outlook, K-shaped economy, job market disruption, deregulation, rent control, Epic Games, creative AI tools, entertainment industry consolidation, Warner Brothers acquisition, Paramount, Thomas Massey, Epstein scandal, South Park censorship, World Economic Forum resignation, AI surveillance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anthropic's clash with the Pentagon pits tech ethics against government demands, raising explosive questions about AI's role in surveillance and weaponry. If you care about who controls the future of artificial intelligence, this episode is a must-listen. Sam Altman says OpenAI shares Anthropic's red lines in Pentagon fight The whole thing was a scam OpenAI allows NSA to use GPT for surveilling Americans Anthropic's Claude hits No. 1 on Apple's top free apps list after Pentagon rejection Layoffs at Block Crypto exchange Gemini plans to lay off up to 200 staff, exit Europe, and Australia Netflix Backs Out of Bid for Warner Bros., Paving Way for Paramount Takeover An update on our model deprecation commitments for Claude Opus 3 Anthropic Keep Android Open Colorado moves age checks from websites to operating systems | Biometric Update Open source calculator firmware DB48X forbids CA/CO use due to age verification New Apple product launch starts Monday, Tim Cook confirms Everything announced at Samsung Unpacked: The Galaxy S26 Ultra, Galaxy Buds 4 and more Here's how the new Samsung Galaxy S26 compares with last year's S25 Hacked Prayer App Sends 'Surrender' Messages to Iranians Amid Israeli and US Strikes The Big One: The cyberattack scenarios that keep officials up at night CISA replaces acting director after a bumbling year on the job New AirSnitch attack bypasses Wi-Fi encryption in homes, offices, and enterprises Victory! Tenth Circuit Finds Fourth Amendment Doesn't Support Broad Search of Protesters' Devices and Digital Data Enthusiasts used their home computers to search for ET—scientists are homing in on 100 signals they found Americans now listen to podcasts more often than talk radio, study shows | TechCrunch Burger King Will Use AI To Check If Employees Say 'Please' and 'Thank You' Uber Previews Its Dubai Air Taxi Service - Slashdot Rob Grant, creator of Red Dwarf, has died Dan Simmons, author of Hyperion, Song of Kali, dead at 77 Host: Leo Laporte Guests: Molly White, Owen Thomas, and Harry McCracken Download or subscribe to This Week in Tech at https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-tech Join Club TWiT for Ad-Free Podcasts! Support what you love and get ad-free audio and video feeds, a members-only Discord, and exclusive content. Join today: https://twit.tv/clubtwit Sponsors: Melissa.com/twit expressvpn.com/twit canary.tools/twit - use code: TWIT ZipRecruiter.com/twit helixsleep.com/twit

Group Chat News is back with the biggest stories of the week including and update on Drama's dating life, everything going on in Iran, Anthropic exposing China for creating over 24,000 fake accounts to steal American AI technology, Claude just dethroned ChatGPT as the number one app in the U.S. after a wild Pentagon story, Jack Dorsey just announced Block is getting smaller and what that means for the future of Square. A mass shooting on Sixth Street leaves 3 dead and 14 injured with the FBI investigating terrorism ties. Plus the betting market payout controversy that has everyone heated. 

The BP squad looks at Zohran and Trump's new meeting at the White House, Jack Dorsey's company firing 40% of its staff due to AI, Anthropic's continued back and forth battle with the Pentagon over surveillance and AI drone swarms, and Ryan uncovers a document from the Kat Abughazaleh campaign for congress in Chicago with some surprising Foreign Policy statements. To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show AD FREE, uncut and 1 hour early visit: www.breakingpoints.comMerch Store: https://shop.breakingpoints.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Starting off in FOLLOW UP, we've got a tax economist who actually made money betting against the "efficiency" of Elon's budget-slashing fever dreams, while Tesla is busy trying to dodge a $243 million jury verdict for an Autopilot-assisted fatality. Not content with being legally liable, Tesla is also suing the California DMV because they're offended someone called their "Autopilot" and "Full Self-Driving" marketing deceptive—ironic, since Jack Dorsey just "proactively" halved the staff at Block to make room for more AI slop. Speaking of which, Goldman Sachs is here to remind us that all this AI spending added a grand total of zero to the US GDP last year, mostly because we're just exporting all that cash to overseas chip makers while 80% of execs admit the tech hasn't actually done anything for productivity yet.Moving into IN THE NEWS, Sam Altman had the audacity to compare ChatGPT's energy-sucking habits to the 20-year evolution of a human, though the internet wasn't exactly buying the "my bot is just like a baby" defense. Anthropic actually stood its ground against the Pentagon's demand for killer robots and mass surveillance, so naturally, the military just signed a deal to put Elon's Grok in their classified systems instead—because what could go wrong with an "edgy" LLM in the war room? Meanwhile, cities are dumping AI surveillance contracts as citizens start a literal "smash-the-snitch-box" campaign against Flock's license plate readers, Google's AI is busy inserting racial slurs into news alerts, and the White House is apparently harboring a staffer moonlighting as a racist "masterpiece" creator on X. We've also got Reddit being slapped with a $20 million fine in the UK for being lazy with age checks, while Discord and Apple scramble to build verification tools that hopefully won't leak your entire identity to a hacker in Belarus.In MEDIA CANDY, the Paramount-Skydance merger is leaving the industry in a cold sweat of "synergy" layoffs, but at least we're getting more Game of Thrones spinoffs and Star Trek reboots to rot our brains. Face/Off 2 lost its director, Ryan Coogler is taking on The X-Files, and Google wants to use AI to turn music into generic "lo-fi" background noise for the masses.Over in APPS & DOODADS, OpenAI is planning a 2027 smart speaker that literally watches you through a camera—because you definitely wanted a $300 Sam Altman-shaped eye in your kitchen—while the Dark Sky creators are back with "Acme Weather" for the low price of $25 a year.We wrap up THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE with a deep dive into "Under Pressure" and Coruscant's urban sprawl, leaving us to reminisce about the days when KPT Bryce was the pinnacle of tech—back when "generative art" was just a fractal that took six hours to render.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use promo code GOG at checkout.SquareSpace - go to squarespace.com/GRUMPY for a free trial. And when you're ready to launch, use code GRUMPY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. 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/735Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jdz--v3eeU4FOLLOW UPGuy Bets Entire Life Savings Against Elon Musk, WinsTesla sues California DMV after it banned the term 'Autopilot'Jack Dorsey just halved the size of Block's employee base — and he says your company is nextIN THE NEWSSam Altman: Know What Else Used a Lot of Energy? Human CivilizationStatement from Dario Amodei on our discussions with the Department of WarAnthropic Tells Pete Hegseth to Take a HikeCities Are Shredding Their AI Surveillance Contracts en MasseKalshi Suspended a California Politician and a YouTuber for Insider TradingDiscord delays age verification to address user concernsApple introduces age verification for apps in Utah, Louisiana and AustraliaMEDIA CANDYAs Paramount Skydance wins the battle for Warner Bros. as Netflix ends its bid, here's the mood inside all three companies.A Knight of the Seven KingdomsStar Trek: Starfleet AcademyThe Night Agent Season 3'Face/Off 2' Director Adam Wingard is Now/GoneRyan Coogler's X-Files reboot gets the green light at HuluMortal Kombat II | Official Trailer IIGoogle's AI Slop Machine Is Coming for Your MusicDropping Names... and other things with Jonathan Frakes and Brent SpinerOnce We Were SpacemenAPPS & DOODADSOpenAI will reportedly release an AI-powered smart speaker in 2027Instagram Will Notify Parents When Teens Use Search Terms Related to SuicideThe creators of Dark Sky have a new weather appThis App Warns You if Someone Is Wearing Smart Glasses NearbyTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingStrong Songs - S08E02 - "Under Pressure" by Queen and David BowieThe Problem with Coruscant (Planet Cities Explained)Reminds me of KPT Fractal ExplorerKPT Bryce 1.0 with John Dvorak and Kai KrauseSingle-Biome PlanetKPT Shapes by Dave BittnerBald Mr Clean mascot "retired"My childhood disappointment with scrubbing bubbles.CLOSING SHOUT-OUTSActor Robert Carradine Dies At Age 71See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Episode 789: Neal and Ann dive into why Netflix has walked away from acquiring Warner Bros. Discovery after Paramount makes another counter offer. Then, Jack Dorsey's Block cuts nearly half of his staff due to AI, and he thinks companies will ultimately do the same. Meanwhile, more and more Americans are packing up their bags and moving away. Also, Waymo expands into more cities. Papa John's closes hundreds of stores. And Doritos launches protein chips.  Subscribe to Morning Brew Daily for more of the news you need to start your day. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app. Listen to Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.swap.fm/l/mbd-note⁠⁠⁠  Watch Morning Brew Daily Here:⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@MorningBrewDailyShow⁠ ​For more of Ann, check out Brew Markets here: swap.fm/l/brewmarketsshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Patrick Bet-David, Tom Ellsworth, Adam Sosnick, and Vincent Oshana break down the expanding Epstein investigations from Hillary & Bill Clinton's depositions, Howard Lutnick's Epstein Island photo, Jack Dorsey's Block laying off 4,000 people due to AI, and California's legal loophole that allows pedophiles to go free.-----

Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Friday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan covers the accelerating AI Revolution as Jack Dorsey's company Block cuts half its workforce, signaling a major shift in how corporations operate and raising fresh political questions ahead of the midterms. Bryan then turns to Washington, where President Trump's approval rating climbs following the State of the Union while Democrats subpoena the Clintons over Jeffrey Epstein ties. Meanwhile, explosive revelations surface about Biden-era FBI surveillance of Susie Wiles and Kash Patel, a Democrat judge defies the Supreme Court on deportations, and internal fights erupt over ICE hiring, Dreamer deportations, and warehouse detention facilities. The global front remains tense, with China quietly purging over 100 military officers, routing drone shipments to Russia through Thailand, and possibly aiding Iran's missile ambitions. Bryan also addresses listener questions on Iran's nuclear timeline, hypersonic threats to U.S. naval assets, and whether the "one week away" nuclear talking point holds up under scrutiny.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: February 27 2026 Wright Report, AI job cuts Block Jack Dorsey layoffs, Trump approval rating Trafalgar poll, Clinton Epstein testimony subpoena, FBI surveillance Susie Wiles Kash Patel, Brian Murphy deportation ruling Supreme Court, Dreamer deportations DACA, ICE hiring vetting concerns, Gavin Newsom cultural normal debate, China military purge Xi Jinping, Thailand drone transshipment Russia, Iran hypersonic missiles China, USS Gerald Ford deployment, Operation Midnight Hammer Iran nuclear debate

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If you thought the internet was a dumpster fire before, the EU LAUNCHES SECOND INVESTIGATION INTO GROK because Musk's bot won't stop generating nonconsensual imagery. Meanwhile, META LARGELY FAILS TO PROTECT KIDS FROM AI CHATBOTS, proving that their internal safety checks are about as effective as a screen door on a submarine. If that doesn't creep you out, AFTER RING PRIVACY BACKLASH over police partnerships, a LEAKED EMAIL SUGGESTS RING PLANS TO EXPAND ‘SEARCH PARTY' from finding lost dogs to total neighborhood surveillance. Of course, REDDIT, META, AND GOOGLE VOLUNTARILY GAVE DHS INFO on users critical of ICE, because why stand up for privacy when you can just comply?In the news, we look at OPENCLAW, OPENAI AND THE FUTURE as the project's founder joins the Borg, even though META AND OTHER TECH FIRMS PUT RESTRICTIONS ON USE OF OPENCLAW because it's basically a security hole that can click your mouse for you. Peak stupidity has arrived with RFK JR'S NEW CHATBOT giving rectal dietary advice, while AI COMPANIES BOUGHT OUT ALL OF WESTERN DIGITAL'S HARD DRIVES through 2026, meaning you can't have storage because the bots need it more. Even VALVE ADMITS STEAM DECK AVAILABILITY IS AFFECTED by this memory hoarding. We also touch on STEVE BANNON SUED OVER MAGA CRYPTO SCHEME, LOS ANGELES COUNTY FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST ROBLOX for being a safety nightmare, and the fact that TESLA ROBOTAXIS REPORTEDLY CRASHING at four times the human rate. TESLA DODGES 30-DAY SUSPENSION by simply killing the word "Autopilot," while NEW YORK HITS THE BRAKES ON ROBOTAXI EXPANSION to keep the chaos at bay. Finally, POLYMARKET WITHDRAWS EXPLOSIVE ARTEMIS BETTING MARKET because betting on dead astronauts is too much even for them, leading the ETHEREUM CREATOR STARTING TO THINK THIS WHOLE PREDICTION MARKET THING MIGHT BE GAMBLING. As NEVADA SUES KALSHI and Jack Dorsey oversees INSIDE THE ROLLING LAYOFFS AT JACK DORSEY'S BLOCK—using AI to summarize the misery of his employees—just remember: YOU'LL BE SORRY WHEN YOU HEAR WHAT JUSTIN BIEBER'S $1.3 MILLION BORED APE IS WORTH NOW. Hint: it's twelve grand.In this week's MEDIA CANDY, we've got FREE BERT, KAT WILLIAMS: THE LAST REPORT, and the eternal return of SHREK. We're checking out MARK ROBER on Netflix, the return of MONARCH: LEGACY OF MONSTERS, and the trailer for GOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE. If you need a soundtrack for the apocalypse, Thomas Benjamin Wild Esq has you covered with STOP USING GENERATIVE A.I and the Gen-X anthem I'VE NO MORE F*S TO GIVE!.Moving to APPS & DOODADS, OBSIDIAN TO NOTES is a $14 well spent, unlike CURSOR and VISUAL STUDIO CODE which are getting bogged down by slow models. APPLE'S AI PENDANT sounds like a watered-down Humane pin that relies on your phone to think, and APPLE PODCASTS AND VIDEO remains a pipe dream because bandwidth costs money. We've reached the point where THERE'S A GRIM NEW EXPRESSION: “AI;DR” for things not worth reading, and THERE'S A NEW TERM FOR WORKERS FREAKING OUT over being replaced—AIRD, or AI Replacement Dysfunction—which is basically the low-grade panic of being made obsolete by a machine that thinks bananas go in your bum.AT THE LIBRARY, we're thumbing through CLEAVE THE SPARROW, THE REGICIDE REPORT by Charles Stross, and Robin Ince being NORMALLY WEIRD AND WEIRDLY NORMAL.Then we descend into THE DARK SIDE WITH DAVE, where the Muppets are taking over with THE MUPPET SHOW and MUPPETS NOW. We catch the latest on THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU and TOY STORY 5, while tracking the PENTAGON PIZZA INDEX to see if war is breaking out. For the kids, we look at a 3D PRINTER / ENTRY LEVEL FOR KIDS like the Bambu Lab A1, and for the nerds, A STAR WARS-CENTRIC RSS FEED and a NEAT IDEA FOR AN RSS READER, “CURRENT,” which lets news drift away like water under a bridge. We wrap it all up with some HORROR IN UNDER TWO MINUTES and IMPECCABLE COVERS OF 80S SYNTH MUSIC, because at least the 80s had better soundtracks than this AI-generated nightmare.Sponsors:DeleteMe - Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to JoinDeleteMe.com/GOG and use promo code GOG at checkout.SquareSpace - go to squarespace.com/GRUMPY for a free trial. And when you're ready to launch, use code GRUMPY to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain.Private Internet Access - Go to GOG.Show/vpn and sign up today. For a limited time only, you can get OUR favorite VPN for as little as $2.03 a month.SetApp - With a single monthly subscription you get 240+ apps for your Mac. 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/734FOLLOW UPEU launches second investigation into Grok's nonconsensual image generationMeta largely fails to protect kids from AI chatbots, per its own testsAfter Ring privacy backlash, company abandons plans for police partnershipLeaked Email Suggests Ring Plans to Expand ‘Search Party' Surveillance Beyond DogsReddit, Meta, and Google Voluntarily Gave DHS Info of Anti-ICE Users, Report SaysIN THE NEWSOpenClaw, OpenAI and the futureMeta and Other Tech Firms Put Restrictions on Use of OpenClaw Over Security FearsRFK Jr's new chatbot advises the public on 'best foods to insert into rectum'AI Companies Bought Out All of Western Digital's Hard Drives for 2026 AlreadyValve admits Steam Deck availability is affected by memory and storage shortagesSteve Bannon sued over MAGA crypto schemeLos Angeles County files lawsuit against Roblox over child protectionsTesla Robotaxis Reportedly Crashing at a Rate That's 4x Higher Than HumansTesla dodges 30-day suspension in California after removing AutopilotNew York hits the brakes on robotaxi expansion planPolymarket withdraws explosive Artemis betting market after backlashEthereum Creator Starting to Think This Whole Prediction Market Thing Might be GamblingNevada sues Kalshi for operating a sports gambling market without a licenseInside the Rolling Layoffs at Jack Dorsey's BlockYou'll Be Sorry When You Hear What Justin Bieber's $1.3 Million Bored Ape Is Worth NowMEDIA CANDYFree BertKat Williams: The Last ReportShrekMark RoberMonarch: Legacy of MonstersGOOD LUCK, HAVE FUN, DON'T DIE | Official Trailer | February 13 - Only in TheatersSTOP USING GENERATIVE A.I (Original Song) by Thomas Benjamin Wild EsqI've No More F*s To Give! by Thomas Benjamin Wild EsqAPPS & DOODADSObsidian to NotesCursorVisual Studio CodeApple's AI Pendant Sounds Like a Watered-Down Humane Ai PinThere's a Grim New Expression: “AI;DR”There's a New Term for Workers Freaking Out Over Being Replaced by AIAT THE LIBRARYCleave the Sparrow by Jonathan KatzThe Regicide Report (Laundry Files Book 14) by Charles StrossNormally Weird and Weirdly Normal: My Adventures in Neurodiversity by Robin InceTHE DARK SIDE WITH DAVEDave BittnerThe CyberWireHacking HumansCaveatControl LoopOnly Malware in the BuildingThe Muppet ShowMuppets NowThe Mandalorian and Grogu | Official Trailer | In Theaters May 22Toy Story 5 | Official Trailer | In Theaters June 19Pentagon Pizza IndexBambu Lab A1A Star Wars-centric RSS feedCurrent RSS ReaderHorror in under two minutes.Impeccable covers of 80s synth musicTop Gun - Opening Theme (Synth Cover)CLOSING SHOUT-OUTSGreen Eggs and Ham narrated by the Reverend Jesse JacksonSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.