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Today, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss Drama's Golf Ratings, LA Restaurant Horses, and the shocking revelation of Tech Executive Bob Lee's secret life. They also delve into the recent decrease in Americans' spending on home improvements, the impressive performance of Wynn Resorts in Las Vegas and Macau, and the surprising news about Fashion Giant Shein raising $2 billion but lowering its valuation by a third. Tune in for these intriguing discussions and this week's Winners, Losers, and Content!

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Settling some of Drama’s comments on golf ratings. (2:47) 

• There are some real sickos in LA. (27:18) 

• The Bob Lee Story, made for TV. (35:47) 

• The average consumer is in a recession. (43:29) 

• All they do is ‘Wynn’! (48:37) 

• Shein is feeling the impact of a down round. (51:50) 

• Winners, Losers, and Content. (55:20) 

• Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:13:51) 

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• re: LA Horses - Nike PS5 on Twitter 

• Before His Killing, Tech Executive Bob Lee Led an Underground Life of Sex and Drugs 

• Americans Curb Spending on Home Improvements — The Wall Street Journal 

• Wynn Resorts Gets an Upgrade. Las Vegas Is Setting Records and Macau Is Back. 

• WSJ News Exclusive | Fashion Giant Shein Raises $2 Billion but Lowers Valuation by a Third 

• Spurs win 2023 NBA Draft Lottery, right to select Victor Wembanyama 

• OpenAI’s Sam Altman Urges A.I. Regulation in Senate Hearing 

• OpenAI’s Sam Altman nears $100mn funding for Worldcoin crypto project 

• Ja Morant suspended after video shows Grizzlies star with gun 

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Tonight, Drama, Dee, Anand, and Eric have some Sunday night Bubble Talk.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Drama is the Anthony Bourdain of golf. (3:33) 

• Anand’s San Francisco whirlwind trip. (19:14) 

• There’s a situation brewing in Dee’s neighborhood. (25:09) 

• Celebrity clout. (33:33) 

• Lil Wayne is a ‘lil’ late. (39:50) 

• American entitlement. (47:00) 

• How the writer’s strike will be a complete disaster for LA. (1:04:31) 

• Update on Group Chat Merch, and working harder not smarter. (1:12:45) 

• Group Chat Announcements. (1:22:36) 

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• Barack and Michelle Obama stir buzz at daughter Sasha’s USC graduation 

• Dave Chappelle Blasts San Francisco In Surprise Stand-Up Show, Asks For Batman 

• Lil Wayne Ends Show Early Due to Lackluster Crowd Response 

• Lakers overcome 2-10 start to land in West finals 

• Google staffers praise engineers for I/O, poke fun at execs because they 'just kept saying A.I.' 

• This AI start-up CEO skipped traditional fundraising, rejected 61 investors to raise $12 million 

• Building brands and community + influencer marketing that actually works with Dee Murthy | E1740 

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• Burglars use truck to smash through Burbank storefront, steal $70K worth of merch (video) 

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Today, Drama and Anand discuss a variety of topics from the worlds of media, finance, and entertainment. They start by looking at Tucker Carlson's move to Twitter after being fired from Fox News. They then turn their attention to the latest CPI report, which shows inflation easing in April but remaining stubbornly high. The historic writers' strike and what it means for everyone, not just Hollywood, is also up for discussion. Additionally, they recap everything Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger said at Berkshire's annual meeting, examine how U.S. airlines make $7 billion a year from checked bags, and take a look at OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's recent comments about remote work. Finally, they wrap things up by discussing Bronny James, LeBron's son, committing to USC. Stay tuned for this week's Winners, Losers, and Content!

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• The audience was engaged. (2:23) 

• Tucker is bringing his news to Twitter. (10:25) 

• Breaking down the latest CPI Report. (14:24) 

• A.I. and the writer’s strike. (18:04) 

• The takeaways from Berkshire’s annual meeting. (27:59) 

• The SHOCKING amount airlines make from checked bags. (30:52) 

• The irony of Sam Altman’s take on remote work. (38:00) 

• Bronny James commits to USC. (46:09) 

• Winners, Losers, and Content. (55:29) 

• Kathy Questions. (1:00:24) 

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• Tucker Carlson to host show on Twitter after being fired from Fox News 

• CPI Report Shows Inflation Eased in April but Remains Stubbornly High 

• This historic writers’ strike matters for everyone – not just Hollywood | Hamilton Nolan 

• Kamala Harris to discuss A.I. in meeting with Google, Microsoft, OpenAI and Anthropic CEOs 

• Here's a full recap of everything Warren Buffett and Charlie Munger said at Berkshire’s annual meeting 

• How U.S. airlines make $7 billion a year from checked bags 

• OpenAI CEO Sam Altman says the remote work ‘experiment’ was a mistake—and ‘it’s over’ 

• Bronny James, LeBron's son, commits to USC 

• Dear Mama | Stream on Hulu - FX 

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Tonight, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss.... no news.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Ari’s parting gift. (3:14) 

• Don’t f*** with the Zuck. (6:10) 

• Dee on ‘This Week in Startups’. (14:06) 

• Debating the “Pharma Complex.” (19:20) 

• Questioning vaccine efficacy and COVID mandates. (34:59) 

• Getting bullied by a reality star and being let down by leadership. (58:19) 

• Kathy Questions. (1:09:57) 

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• Mark Zuckerberg wins medals at Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament 

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Today, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss the latest moves by the Federal Reserve, as they raise rates and signal a potential pause. They also delve into Apple's new high-yield savings account, which reportedly attracted $1 billion in deposits in just four days, and the troubling news that Bud Light sales are down 26 percent compared to a year ago. Additionally, they cover lawmakers urging the SEC to crack down on Chinese retail giant Shein over alleged forced labor and an app promising to let you "shop like a billionaire." But is there a catch? Tune in for this week's Winners, Losers, and Content!

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Is J Powell determined to f*** the economy? (2:41) 

• “If you're not the brand, keep it in the fairway.” (33:42) 

• Let American companies play on an even playing field. (46:16) 

• Did social media break democracy? (52:42) 

• Winners, Losers, and Content. (58:33) 

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• Federal Reserve Raises Rates, Signals Potential Pause 

• Bud Light sales down 26 PERCENT compared to a year ago 

• The modern health epidemic — how dangerous is it to feel lonely? 

• This app promises you can 'shop like a billionaire.' But is there a catch? — Los Angeles Times 

• Lawmakers urge SEC to crack down on Chinese retail giant Shein over alleged forced labor 

• Teens and social media: Key findings from Pew Research Center surveys 

• Super Bowl LVII sets viewership record: Examining updated numbers 

• Nordstrom joins the exit from San Francisco, due to “rampant criminal activity,” following the closure of Whole Foods, Walgreens and other stores similar reasons. - Wall Street Silver on Twitter 

• Vice Media reportedly headed for bankruptcy - The Guardian 

• BeReal May Be On the Out: Users Have Nearly Halved Since Peak 

• PacWest stock plummets after report of potential sale; other bank stocks fall too 

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Tonight, Drama, Dee, Anand, and Koreen discuss some of the latest business news. They start with Alphabet's (GOOGL) Q1 earnings report for 2023 and what it means for the tech giant. They then move on to Meta shares, which have popped 14%, reaching a 52-week high on guidance and sales increase. Next up is Amazon's impressive 16% cloud revenue growth, despite a narrowing margin. The group also talks about OpenAI closing a $300M share sale at a valuation of $27B-29B. Finally, they discuss the Fed's Powell being tricked by fake callers from Russia, and the implications of such a security breach.

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Ari’s white Ferrari. (1:48) 

• Woke Anand. (6:40) 

• More golf banter. (12:31) 

• You don’t have to tell your opinion to everyone you meet. (16:04) 

• It’s Earnings Season! The latest on Meta, Alphabet, and Amazon. (23:00) 

• Is A.I. bullshit or a hack? (31:30) 

• Jerome Powell got duped. (1:15:04) 

• The scary distrust in the powers that may be. (1:19:04) 

• Group Chat Shout Outs! (1:24:44) 

• Dee, stand-up comedian? (1:26:51) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

• Meta shares pop 14%, reaching a 52-week high on guidance, sales increase 

• Alphabet (GOOGL) Q1 earnings report 2023 

• Amazon's 16% cloud revenue growth impresses even as margin narrows 

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• OpenAI closes $300M share sale at $27B-29B valuation | TechCrunch 

• Fed Chair Jerome Powell pranked into chat with fake President Zelensky 

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Today, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss the recent downfall of Tucker Carlson at Fox News after his vulgar and offensive messages about colleagues were revealed. They also dive into the transformation of Don Lemon from CNN’s brightest star to a controversial figure. The trio examines the current situation of Bud Light’s falling sales and distributors' continued support for the brand. They also explore the complicated problem with no easy solution faced by First Republic Bank. Finally, the hosts wrap up the episode with this week’s Winners, Losers, and Content!

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Quick golf saga update. (1:25) 

• Ari’s big move. (10:37) 

• Why stars matter in news media. (15:46) 

• Bud Light’s ‘short-term’ problem. (25:09) 

• Morgan Wallen is a train wreck! (29:18) 

• Is First Republic Bank dead? (34:05) 

• Is food inflation the hardest thing to stomach? (41:19) 

• Winners, Losers, and Content. (45:22) 

• Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:00:05) 

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• Tucker Carlson’s Vulgar, Offensive Messages About Colleagues Helped Seal His Fate at Fox News 

• Don Lemon was the brightest star at CNN. Then he became the story 

• Bud Light sales are falling, but distributors say they're sticking by the brand | CNN Business 

• Morgan Wallen's team denies claims he was 'too drunk' to perform at canceled show 

• First Republic Bank Is a Problem With No Easy Solution 

• McDonald's CEO Says Consumers Starting To 'Push Back' Against Higher Burger Prices 

• New National Research Group survey asked moviegoers to name the actors they'd be most likely to see in theaters - Derek Thompson on Twitter 

• Columbus, Ohio, is an amazing success story. - Derek Thompson on Twitter 

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• Exclusive: Peter Thiel, Republican megadonor, won’t fund candidates in 2024, sources say 

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Tonight, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss a wide range of topics. First up, they talk about boxing and the latest news in the sport. Then, they move on to Frank Ocean's Coachella performance and the Fear of God show. They also discuss the recent SpaceX Starship explosion and the rumors that it was deliberate. Finally, they explore the controversy surrounding the Bud Light marketing VP taking a leave of absence and who will be held accountable for it. Tune in to hear their insightful and entertaining conversation.

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Most podcasts are tough. (3:34) 

• Friendly golf banter. (6:51) 

• Recapping the Tank/Ryan Garcia fight. (14:46) 

• Did Frank Ocean ‘quite quit’ Coachella? (21:07) 

• Jerry Lorenzo DID the impossible. (46:44) 

• The importance of the SpaceX Starship launch. (1:00:54) 

• Group Chat Merch update! (1:04:47) 

• Long or short on Bud Light? (1:15:56) 

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• Why Frank Ocean Isn't Playing at Coachella This Weekend 

• Fear of God Hits the Runway at The Hollywood Bowl 

• All-In Podcast - E125: SpaceX launch, Fox News settlement, "Zombie-corn" exodus to AI, late-stage implosion 

• The SpaceX Starship explosion was deliberate 

• Fmr Anheuser-Busch exec on Bud Light marketing VP taking leave of absence: Who will it be accountable to? 

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Today, Drama and Anand discuss some of the biggest news in tech and finance. They start with the possibility of @coinbase moving out of the U.S., as reported by CoinDesk on Twitter. They also talk about Apple's recent launch of its savings account, offering an impressive 4.15% interest rate, as well as its expansion into India with the opening of its first retail store. They also touch on Facebook's settlement money for anyone who used the platform in the last 16 years. Additionally, the hosts explore the topic of Auto-GPT and whether it's time to freak out about AI. Lastly, they delve into the recent Southwest glitch that caused thousands of flights to be delayed and the settlement of the defamation lawsuit between Fox News and Dominion Voting System. Tune in for all this and more, and this week's Winners, Losers, and Content!

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Group Chat Announcements. (0:56) 

• When you realize you’re getting older. Drama’s recap of Coachella. (4:43) 

• Will Coinbase leave the US? (20:39) 

• Apple is going to run the world. (27:35) 

• Your next coffee is on Zuck. (38:26) 

• The job of getting clicks. (40:17) 

• Is it time to be fearful of A.I.? (43:44) 

• Southwest’s woes continue. (50:24) 

• The news is now entertainment. (53:48) 

• Winners, Losers, and Content. (1:00:24) 

• New Merch Alert! (1:10:56) 

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• Could @coinbase move out of the U.S.? - CoinDesk on Twitter 

• Coinbase CEO says it is preparing to go to court with the U.S. SEC 

• Apple launches its savings account with 4.15% interest rate 

• Apple Opens First Retail Store in India as It Looks to Country for Manufacturing 

• Elon Musk Claims Google Co-Founder Is Building a "Digital God" 

• Anyone who used Facebook in the last 16 years can now get settlement money. Here's how. 

• What is Auto-GPT And Is Now The Time To Freak Out About AI? 

• Thousands of flights delayed as Southwest glitch grounds planes 

• Fox News settles blockbuster defamation lawsuit with Dominion Voting Systems 

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Tonight, Dee and Anand discuss a variety of current events. They start by exploring the latest news surrounding Coachella, the annual music and arts festival held in California. Next, they delve into the world of AI-generated music and the recent collaboration between Drake and The Weeknd. They also touch on Saudi Arabia's recent decision to transfer nearly $78 billion worth of Aramco shares to its wealth fund. Finally, the hosts discuss the tragic death of Bob Lee, the founder of Cash App, after an argument over a suspect's sister. Additionally, they analyze JPMorgan Chase's stock surge and the impact it could have on the market.

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• When the gummy hits you and feeling out to lunch. A recap of Coachella. (1:12) 

• A.I. is a problem. (19:34) 

• At what age do people not care about posting? (32:30) 

• Coachella is NOT a reflection of America. (43:20) 

• The Middle East is funding the world. (46:32) 

• JPMorgan is a BIG winner. (51:39) 

• Thank you and I’m Sorry. (54:28) 

• Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:01:30) 

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• AI-generated Drake and The Weeknd song goes viral - BBC News 

• Anheuser-Busch CEO offers flat apology following Bud Light’s Dylan Mulvaney backlash 

• Saudi Arabia Transfers Nearly $78 Billion of Aramco Shares to Wealth Fund 

• JPMorgan Chase’s stock surges toward biggest 1-day, post-earnings gain in 15 years — MarketWatch 

• Cash App Founder Bob Lee Killed After Argument Over Suspect's Sister, Prosecutors Say — TMZ 

• Sweet 16 birthday party shooting in Alabama left 4 dead and dozens injured 

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