Nora and Scott chat with Rob Richardson, the founder of Disrupt Art, a curated NFT marketplace that aims to curate an interactive space for artists, collectors, and activists to create NFTs of their work. Disrupt Art is the first black-owned NFT marketplace, and also the first full-scale marketplace built on the Flow Blockchain. Rob talks about why he created Disrupt Art, and why he believes that NFTs are a generational wealth opportunity and how equity can be built into the blockchain economy. Presented by Grayscale.

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Producer: Bella Hutchins 
Video Editors: Mckenzie Marshall and Christie Muldoon
Production, Mixing & Sound Design: Daniel Markus
Music: Daniel Markus & Breakmaster Cylinder
Fact Checker: Holly Van Leuven 
Senior Producer: Katherine Milsop
VP, Head of Multimedia: Sarah Singer 

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A Look at the First Black-Owned NFT Marketplace

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Episode 308: Neal and Toby dive into Tesla’s Q1 earnings report which certainly had its ups and downs with the announcement of a new affordable model despite having an abysmal sales performance. Then, the FTC just banned noncompete agreements because it believes it could raise the earnings of Americans. Next, Meta just released its chat bot and wants to make sure everyone knows about it. Meanwhile, there could be a new miracle drug that is a fraction of the cost of Ozempic. Also, a Finnish company wants to solve the world’s coffee supply problem with AI. Lastly, Armand Duplantis breaks his own pole vaulting record and there’s a cash incentive why. 

00:00 - Intro
2:45 - Tesla’s optimistic future
7:00 - FTC bans noncompete agreements
10:30 - Meta AI is here
13:45 - Newest miracle drug for cheap?
18:00 - Cup of AI joe
21:00 - Pole vault your incentives

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Tesla Teases Affordable Car in '25 & Why Meta AI is Everywhere

Episode 307: Neal and Toby chat about the big transportation news of Brightline West breaking ground of the high-speed rail line connecting Southern California and Las Vegas. Then, Express is the latest once-before retail giant that is filing for bankruptcy. Also, the New York Stock Exchange is seeing if you have any interest in trading during the late night hours while you’re at your favorite 24/7 diner. Next, the growing trend of boba tea turning its founders into billionaires. Meanwhile, streaming has become so easy to sign-up and cancel that it's becoming part of our normal watching habits. Lastly, Kansai International Airport in Japan is among the best in the world because of its flawless luggage record. 

00:00 - Intro
2:45 - LA to Vegas train
6:30 - Express stores closing
915 - NYSE 24/7 trading?
12:40 - Hot boba market
16:30 - Stream churners
20:30 - Legendary airport

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The High-Speed Rail Connecting LA to Vegas & Express Goes Bankrupt

Episode 306: Neal and Toby dive into the House of Representatives’ overwhelming vote to ban TikTok and now it’s moved onto the Senate. Then, Tesla recalls all of its Cybertrucks due to a faulty accelerator pedal cover that could seriously harm people. Next, those who betted against the U.S. Dollar is feeling the pain as it hits record highs. Also, the UAW and chess champion Tunde Onakoya are the weekend’s winners. Meanwhile, Wall Street doesn’t seem like itself as its iconic bank closes shop. Lastly, what’s coming ahead to get your Monday started. 

00:00 - Intro
3:00 - TikTok ban seems real
7:15 - Tesla recalls cybertruck 
11:20 - U.S. Dollar strong
15:00 - Weekend winners
20:30 - Wall Street ghost town
23:15 - Week ahead

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House Passes Potential TikTok Ban & Tesla Recalls Almost 4,000 Cybertrucks

Episode 305: Neal and Toby recap Netflix’s monster earnings report with it adding 9 million more subscribers. Then, tech reviews are piling on Humane’s AI Pin. Next, the Bitcoin halving are getting crypto fanatics excited this weekend. And then the guys share their picks for stock and dog of the week. Meanwhile, brain data could be the next hot commodity in tech, but Colorado is making sure that doesn’t happen. Lastly, nature may have been around since the beginning of time, but now it’s decided to pursue a career in music.

00:00 - Intro
2:30 - Bitcoin halving time
7:00 - AI Pin reviews fair?
11:00 - Netflix beats Q1
14:30 - Stock/Dog of the week
19:30 - Brain data for sale?
22:40 - Nature sounds

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Netflix Adds Over 9M Subscribers & Why Bitcoin's Price Might Get Even Higher

Episode 304: Neal and Toby chat about the flooding in Dubai and whether cloud seeding has anything to do with it. Then, the Boeing whistleblower has a dire warning for all its planes. Next, Elon Musk wants his payday and it's up to Tesla shareholders to vote whether he gets it or not. Meanwhile, Biden is taking a hard stance against Chinese steel imports in order to protect the U.S. steel industry. Also, Neal shares his numbers on a bus in Barcelona, coins, and Caitlin Clark’s rookie contract. Lastly, the Atlas robot by Boston Dynamics gets an electric makeover. 

00:00 - Intro
3:20 - Cloud seeding good?
7:30 - Boeing whistleblower
10:20 - Tesla’s pay problem
13:00 - Steel tariffs
15:15 - Neal’s Numbers
21:30 - Atlas robot walks

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A Look at the First Black-Owned NFT Marketplace

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