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Tonight, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss the latest music and finance news. They dive into Travis Scott's "UTOPIA" first-week sales projections and explore the impact of the Fed's rate hikes on the S&P 500, which now sits 5% higher. The trio also delves into the astonishing $121 billion increase in American households' investment income compared to last year. Lastly, they unravel the mystery surrounding a Chinese bio-lab discovered in a remote California city, leaving everyone bewildered. Tune in for a captivating episode!

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Anand is back and has some thoughts on the last two pods. (2:08) 

• Golf chat. (14:37) 

• The best foods to eat when it's hot. (19:40) 

• The guy’s review of the latest Travis Scott album. (20:40) 

• Where is music heading? (31:09) 

• The new trend in streetwear. (33:20) 

• Will the history books show J Powell won? (37:52) 

• The “conservative” vs the “dummy.” (44:30) 

• Stop with the financial advice of buying a home. (53:56) 

• Get your tin foil panda dunks on! (1:13:30) 

• Group Chat New Merch alert. (1:38:54) 

• Anand’s advice corner. (1:39:25) 

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• Travis Scott's "UTOPIA" Gets First-Week Sales Projections 

• The S&P 500 is now 5% higher than where it was when the Fed started hiking rates in March 2022. - Charlie Bilello on Twitter 

• All-In Podcast - E138: Presidential Candidate Vivek Ramaswamy in conversation with the Besties 

• American households are earning an additional $121 billion from income on investments annually versus a year ago - Gunjan Banerji on Twitter 

• "I've Never Seen Anything Like This" - Mysterious Chinese Bio-Lab Discovered In Remote California City 

• Witness recounts moments before Obama chef Tafari Campbell’s paddleboard death 

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Today, Drama and Dee discuss a whirlwind of events in the worlds of sports, finance, and tech. They dive into the shocking news of Bronny James, LeBron's son, suffering cardiac arrest during a workout in L.A. On the economic front, they dissect the Federal Reserve's decision to raise interest rates and its potential implications. The duo also explores the soaring success of Meta's stock, as well as Alphabet's impressive growth. Additionally, they unpack the intriguing collaboration between Meta, Microsoft, and Amazon to challenge the Apple-Google duopoly in maps. Not to forget, they touch on Snap's plummeting stock due to a weak forecast and Elon Musk's quirky Twitter rebrand. In the world of music, they unravel TikTok's ambitious expansion into music streaming and e-commerce, taking on industry giants like Spotify and Shein. Lastly, they delve into Netflix's eyebrow-raising $900,000 AI job listing amidst ongoing strikes by actors and writers. Tune in for this week's Winners, Losers, and Content!

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• America has a thirst for tin foil. (1:55) 

• “I have questions about the vaccine.” (4:06) 

• Lowering interest rates seems to be off the table for J Powell. (21:21) 

• It’s earning season! The latest on Meta, Alphabet, Microsoft, and more! (25:57) 

• The social media landscape is WILD right now. (39:04) 

• The continued TikTok takeover. (44:01) 

• A bad sign for the strikers in Hollywood. (51:30) 

• Some spicy material coming out of the UFO hearings in Congress. (56:51) 

• Winners, Losers, and Content. (1:10:40) 

• Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:19:40) 

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• Bronny James, Son of LeBron, Suffers Cardiac Arrest During Workout in L.A. 

• Fed raises interest rates again, leaves another hike on table 

• Meta, Microsoft and Amazon team up on maps project to crack Apple-Google duopoly 

• Alphabet shares jump on beat and strong cloud growth 

• Snap stock drops 19% on weak forecast 

• Elon Musk Changes X Logo—And Then Changes It Back Again—As Twitter Rebrand Evolves 

• TikTok takes on Spotify, Apple Music as it expands into music streaming — CNBC 

• TikTok Launching E-Commerce Business Competing With Shein And Temu, Report Says 

• Netflix has listed a $900,000 AI job as actors and writers continue to strike - unusual_whales on Twitter 

• UFO Whistleblowers Tell Congress About Government Cover-Ups, Hint at Murders 

• Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon: Laurel Canyon, Covert Ops & the Dark Heart of the Hippie Dream 

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Today, Drama and Dee discuss the latest box office hits, with 'Barbenheimer' and 'Oppenheimer' breaking records and eyeing massive earnings. They also delve into China's economic landscape, with ample room for rate cuts and RRR to boost growth despite a GDP miss and youth unemployment surge. Later, they explore the financial world, highlighting the top-performing S&P 500 companies from 2003 and Skims' impressive $4B valuation. To wrap up, they chat about the star-studded attendance at Lionel Messi's MLS debut, featuring Kim Kardashian and LeBron James. Tune in for all the buzz and updates!

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• The HOTTEST podcast in the world, literally. (1:26) 

• A conversation on sneaker culture, shoe trends, and the influence of Kanye. (4:15) 

• Recapping ‘Barbenheimer’ weekend and Hollywood’s inclusiveness. (28:17) 

• China is a GOLDMINE right now! (56:40) 

• Do NOT try to pick stocks, pick indexes. (1:01:59) 

• RFK news. (1:08:52) 

• CIA assets. (1:10:32) 

• Is Kim Kardashian the most popular person in the world? (1:23:09) 

• The star-studded Messi MLS debut. (1:27:55) 

• Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:33:42) 

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• 'Barbenheimer' tops $235 million in domestic debut, eyes second-highest box office weekend ever 

• Box Office: ‘Barbie’ Opens to Record-Setting $155 Million, ‘Oppenheimer’ Shatters Expectations With $80 Million Debut 

• Watch Swagger | Apple TV+ 

• China Has Ample Room For RRR, Rate Cuts to Boost Economy - zerohedge on Twitter 

• China reports second-quarter GDP miss, another record high in youth unemployment 

• Top 8 S&P 500 companies in 2003... $10,000 invested into each 20 years ago would be... - Mark Wlosinski on Twitter 

• #2010 - Marc Andreessen - The Joe Rogan Experience - Spotify 

• Weird Scenes Inside the Canyon: Laurel Canyon, Covert Ops & the Dark Heart of the Hippie Dream 

• Skims reaches $4B valuation 

• Kim Kardashian, Lebron James, and More Attend Lionel Messi's MLS Debut 

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Today, Dee and Anand discuss the latest developments in the tech and entertainment industries. They analyze Microsoft's record-breaking close following the reveal of pricing for their new A.I. subscription. The hosts also delve into Tesla and Netflix earnings reports, assessing their performance in the market. They explore Carvana's stock surge due to its debt-trimming plans. Additionally, they explore the unique bet made by downtown Chicago farmers, predicting produce growth from office towers. To wrap up, they address the rumors surrounding Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's relationship. Tune in for insightful discussions and this week's Winners, Losers, and Content!

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• A Group Chat exclusive interview with a friend of the pod, Ray Hughes, and his client Tue Nguyen (aka @twaydabae), who is opening a HOT restaurant in West Hollywood. (1:23) 

• Shout out from Anand. (43:17) 

• Microsoft is the King in A.I. (44:05) 

• It’s earnings season! The guys break down Tesla, Netflix, and Carvana. (50:20) 

• Instead of going long, you go high! (59:01) 

• Trouble in paradise? (1:06:30) 

• Winners, Losers, and Content. (1:11:40) 

• Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:24:21) 

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• TikTok Chef Tue Nguyen Launches Her First Restaurant in L.A. 

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• Microsoft closes at record after revealing pricing for new A.I. subscription 

• Tesla shares dip after hours as earnings call disappoints 

• Netflix subscriber growth surges amid password crackdown but stock falls on outlook 

• Carvana stock soars on plan to trim debt by $1.2 billion 

• These Downtown Chicago Farmers Bet Produce Will Soon Sprout From Nation’s Office Towers 

• Prince Harry and Meghan Markle sources deny rumors of trouble in paradise 

• In-N-Out bans employees from wearing masks 

• US Lawmakers Call on SEC to Stop Regulatory Assault on Crypto Following XRP Ruling – Regulation Bitcoin News 

• Chip War: The Fight for the World's Most Critical Technology 

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Today, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss a wide range of topics. They dive into Nike's captivating new ad featuring Wimbledon Champion Carlos Alcaraz, as highlighted by Front Office Sports on Twitter. They also explore the belief held by Appear that the Federal Reserve can successfully execute a soft landing. Furthermore, they analyze the changing recession expectations among economists. Additionally, they delve into Bob Iger's transition from empire-building to a Disney yard sale. They also examine the fluctuating traffic of Threads after an initial surge in interest. Lastly, they address the issue of 'tipflation' and share instances where it's considered acceptable not to tip, according to etiquette experts. The episode concludes with a discussion of Shein's legal troubles, as the company faces a lawsuit citing RICO violations originally used against organized crime. Tune in for a dynamic conversation!

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• The Boys are HOT! (1:23) 

• Dee’s impromptu trip to the beach. (7:20) 

• ‘The kid’ dethrones the King of tennis. (14:12) 

• Drake knows how to stay viral. (22:24) 

• Was J Powell right all along or does the American consumer just LOVE to spend? (27:02) 

• Dee’s travel hacks. (37:25) 

• Disney’s woes. (39:55) 

• ‘Tipflation’ is an issue. (58:17) 

• Is Shein toast? (1:08:10) 

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• Nike’s new ad for Wimbledon Champion Carlos Alcaraz - Front Office Sports on Twitter 

• Watch Drake Navigate Awkward Interview With TikTok Star Bobbi Althoff: ‘I Don’t Know Your Songs' 

• Markets Appear Convinced the Fed Can Pull Off a Soft Landing 

• Economists Are Cutting Back Their Recession Expectations 

• Bob Iger Shifts From Building an Empire to a Disney Yard Sale 

• CNBC Exclusive: CNBC Transcript: Disney CEO Bob Iger Speaks with CNBC’s David Faber on “Squawk Box” Today 

• Threads Traffic Dips After Initial Surge in Interest 

• Tired of 'tipflation'? 5 times it's OK not to tip, according to etiquette experts 

• China's Shein hit with lawsuit citing RICO violations, a law originally used against organized crime 

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Today, Drama and Anand discuss the recent economic news, as inflation eased to 3% in June, marking the slowest pace in over two years. They also delve into the market excitement surrounding Coinbase, which soared following its Cboe surveillance sharing agreement for five Bitcoin ETF applications. Additionally, they explore the launch of x.ai, a venture headed by none other than @elonmusk, as highlighted by Sheel Mohnot on Twitter. Lastly, they examine the challenges faced by Lina Khan as she takes on the world's biggest tech companies and seemingly struggles. Tune in for insightful analysis and this week's Winners, Losers, and Content!

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Join the Member’s Tent. (1:13) 

• Stock Market is HOT, the recession is over. (3:56) 

• What’s trending on social. (15:03) 

• Are things crazier today or do we have too much access to information? (21:47) 

• Why Anand believes in Coinbase. (24:36) 

• How does Elon have the time?! (32:21) 

• Zuck, the People’s Champ. (40:01) 

• Lina Khan is the Oakland A’s of the FTC. (48:59) 

• Winners, Losers, and Content. (56:54) 

• Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:11:00) 

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• Group Chat Member’s Tent Merch 

• Inflation Eased to 3% in June, Slowest Pace in More Than Two Years 

• nicholas braun allegations on Twitter 

• Michael Jordan Sold The Hornets Because He's Going Broke? 

• Coinbase Soars After Reaching Cboe Surveillance Sharing Agreement for 5 Bitcoin ETF Applications 

• x.ai is live, headed by @elonmusk - Sheel Mohnot on Twitter 

• Mark Zuckerberg looks ripped in photo alongside MMA fighters 

• Lina Khan Is Taking on the World’s Biggest Tech Companies—and Losing 

• Chris Eubanks confident he can hang with the best after memorable Wimbledon run 

• WAGNER BOSS LIKELY DEAD, PUTIN MEETING POSSIBLY STAGED: NYP - FXHedge on Twitter 

• Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin likely dead, Putin meeting probably faked, retired general says 

• The studios have no intentions of speaking with the WGA for several more months - unusual_whales on Twitter 

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Tonight, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss intriguing topics on our podcast. They dive into the WSJ News Exclusive, revealing the mysterious investors who purchased nearly $1 billion in land near a California Air Force Base, leaving officials puzzled. They also explore the remarkable success of Meta's Twitter rival, Threads, skyrocketing to a staggering 70 million signups just one day after its launch. Lastly, they touch on the amusing Twitter commentary about Jonah Hill's stature, as one jokingly calls him a "tiny little man." Tune in for this captivating episode!

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• A Group Chat exclusive interview with a friend of the pod, “Sneaker” Steve Patino. (1:20) 

• Cancel culture is over. (9:17) 

• Anand has a bone to pick with ‘The boys’. (13:35) 

• Fun weekend banter with the guys. (24:55) 

• “Tin Foil Sunday” topics of the week. (31:34) 

• ChatGPT is over, and the future of blockchain technology/crypto. (43:40) 

• Will Threads work? (1:03:00) 

• People are NUTS! (1:14:13) 

• Jonah Hill’s dirty laundry is being aired out. (1:15:46) 

• Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:31:52) 

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• WSJ News Exclusive | Investors Bought Nearly $1 Billion in Land Near a California Air Force Base. Officials Want to Know Who Exactly They Are. 

• ChatGPT's explosive growth shows first decline in traffic since launch 

• Meta's Twitter rival Threads explodes to 70 million signups one day after launch 

• JRE MMA Show #143 with Sean Strickland - The Joe Rogan Experience 

• ...Jonah Hill... What a tiny little man. - celia on Twitter 

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Today Dee and Anand discuss the U.S. government's efforts to restrict China's access to cloud computing, aiming to safeguard advanced technology. They also delve into the latest TSA screening numbers, revealing a staggering 2,883,595 individuals screened in a single day. Elon Musk's imposition of rate limits on Twitter sparks a conversation on the limits of patience. Additionally, they analyze the significant decline in profits for major entertainment companies over the past decade. Lastly, they explore ESPN's decision to terminate 20 on-air personalities, including well-known stars. Tune in for insightful analysis and this week's Winners, Losers, and Content!

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Go America! (1:15) 

• Talent acquisition vs immigration. (11:45) 

• Inflation is a serious problem. (16:43) 

• Travel is HOT! (24:55) 

• Recapping Michael Rubin’s 4th of July White Party. (32:57) 

• Billionaires court of opinion. (38:46) 

• Hollywood is in for a rude awaking. (51:57) 

• ESPN’s firing spree. (59:07) 

• Kathy Questions. (1:04:34) 

• Winners, Losers, and Content. (1:07:19) 

• Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:22:09) 

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• WSJ News Exclusive | U.S. Looks to Restrict China’s Access to Cloud Computing to Protect Advanced Technology 

• Yesterday, TSA Officers nationwide screened 2,883,595 individuals. - TSA on Twitter 

• Michael Rubin Hosts Annual Fourth of July White Party 

• Musk is throttling Twitter with rate limits, and frankly there are limits to my patience 

• Profits at the biggest entertainment companies fell almost 90% over the last decade - Lucas Shaw on Twitter 

• Amazon CEO Andy Jassy scrutinizes Hollywood studio spending 

• Report: ESPN Is Firing 20 On-Air Personalities Including Well-Known Stars 

• Baseball's top earners: Ohtani leads the way - Axios 

• America's booze economy is on fire in the 21st century - Derek Thompson on Twitter 

• All-In Podcast - E135: Wagner rebels, SCOTUS ends AA, AI M&A, startups gone bad, spacetime warps & more 

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Today, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss the shocking collapse of Airbnb, as highlighted by Nick Gerli on Twitter. They delve into Thomson Reuters' acquisition of Casetext, an AI legal tech startup, for a staggering $650 million in cash. The trio also explores the jaw-dropping revelation that the average OpenAI engineer earns a whopping $925,000. Lastly, they tackle the controversial topic of magic mushrooms, LSD, and ketamine— the drugs believed to fuel the innovation hub of Silicon Valley. Tune in for engaging insights and this week's Winners, Losers, and Content!

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Do you want to be a liberal elite? Be very woke but far from broke? Join the Members Tent. (1:49) 

• Recapping Paris Fashion Week: Dee’s masterclass in not paying the bill, inflation overseas, and summer travel. (3:07) 

• Is the Airbnb gold rush over? (28:07) 

• Casetext, dinners on you. (37:15) 

• The drugs that power Silicon Valley. (44:21) 

• Rob, @Ballin, is back with a HOT tip for business owners. (48:48) 

• Winners, Losers, and Content. (56:48) 

• Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:19:00) 

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• The Airbnb collapse is real. - Nick Gerli on Twitter 

• Thomson Reuters buys Casetext, an AI legal tech startup, for $650M in cash 

• The typical OpenAI engineer makes $925,000 

• Magic Mushrooms. LSD. Ketamine. The Drugs That Power Silicon Valley. 

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• Will Taylor Swift’s ‘Eras Tour’ Become the First $1 Billion Tour? 

• Ryder Cup Announces Collaboration With Jay-Z’s Roc Nation And DJ Khaled 

• ATP In Talks With Saudi Arabia In A Bid To Buy Into Tennis 

• Pickleball has been a lifeline for seniors, but the sport’s injuries may cost Americans nearly $400 million this year 

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• Watch Extraction 2 | Netflix Official Site 

• Watch Swagger | Apple TV+ 

• Ghost is hiring a Director of Product Design - Fill out the online application at www.ghst.io/careers 

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Tonight, Drama, Anand, and Zach discuss the aftermath of a chaotic weekend in Russia, delving into the lingering uncertainties surrounding the fate of Wagner. They also dive into the thought-provoking Twitter video of Dana White, as he shares his insights on Elon Musk versus Mark Zuckerberg. In addition, they explore the exciting news about the upcoming pill form of Ozempic, shedding light on the potential impact of this development in healthcare. Tune in for an engaging and informative episode!

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Companies that are on Zach’s radar. (3:31) 

• His take on investing in AI. (19:36) 

• Russia is in CHAOS! (34:39) 

• The fight of the century: What’s the percentage of this happening? (43:54) 

• Continuing the debate over Ozempic being the miracle weight loss drug. (50:36) 

• Kathy Questions: Advice to 20-year-olds? (1:00:48) 

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• After Weekend of Chaos in Russia, Questions Remain Over Fate of Wagner 

• Dana on Elon vs Zuck - saudagar singh on Twitter 

• A Pill Form of Ozempic Is on the Horizon 

• Lean mass loss on GLP-1 receptor agonists - Peter Attia 

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