Tonight, Dee and Anand discuss Drake's new album, Revolve's earnings, Meta's layoffs, Twitter's leadership, Binance’s FTX exit, Powerball's $1.9B pot, and America's midterm elections.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Drake brings the country together. (0:57) 
• Congrats to Revolve! (15:31) 
• Layoffs are coming over at Meta. (20:40) 
• We are a ‘meme’ society. Are you an Elon lover or hater? (30:30) 
• FTX is a house of cards. (58:01) 
• Powerball: Real or fraud? (1:01:00) 
• Go Vote! (1:04:50) 

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• All the People Drake Disrespected on ‘Her Loss’— And Their Responses 
• Earnings Beat: Revolve Group, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models — Simply Wall St 
• Facebook Parent Meta Is Preparing to Notify Employees of Large-Scale Layoffs This Week 
• Twitter Rolls Out Blue Check Marks for Paying Customers 
• Twitter Now Asks Some Fired Workers to Please Come Back 
• Jack Dorsey breaks his silence, owns 'responsibility for why everyone is in this situation' at Twitter 
• Nets give Kyrie Irving six requirements to fulfill before he can return to team, per report 
• FiveThirtyEight 2022 Midterm Election Forecast — FiveThirtyEight 
• Donald Trump Prepares to Launch 2024 Campaign 
• As part of Binance’s exit from FTX equity last year, Binance received roughly $2.1 billion USD equivalent in cash (BUSD and FTT). - CZ  Binance on Twitter 
• FUCK I LOVE THIS APP - GANDALF on Twitter 
• Powerball jackpot grows to $1.9 billion after no winning ticket sold 

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Today, Dee and Anand discuss layoffs, earnings, and the future of tech before this week's Winners, Losers, and Content.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• White-Collar Recession. (1:07) 
• Elon Musk has become the MOST polarizing person in the world! (12:07) 
• Dan Synder vs. The Shield. (18:52) 
• Why Dee is putting his children's college money in Google. (26:10) 
• Let’s talk about earnings: Starbucks, DoorDash, Coinbase, and Peloton. (38:48) 
• Ad Break: Ledger. (49:36) 
• Winners, Losers, and Content. (51:58) 

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• Stripe laid off 14% of their team, informed people about an hour ago. - Gergely Orosz on Twitter 
• Delivery Hero is laying off as we speak. Also, Pleo (expense management) let go 15% of staff. Lyft, Stripe, CloudKitchens all doing layoffs today. OpenDoor, Chime, Dapper Labs, Gem, MessageBird, Kry this week. - Gergely Orosz on Twitter 
• Layoffs Hit Tech Sector With Force as Amazon, Lyft Warn of Economic Downturn 
• Elon Musk plans to eliminate about 3,700 jobs at Twitter company’s workforce tomorrow. He also plans to end the “work from anywhere” policy - SAY CHEESE!  on Twitter 
• George Pearkes on Twitter: "not sure we're at death spiral levels yet but it's getting closer by the day *GENERAL MILLS, AUDI, PFIZER PAUSING TWITTER ADS: DJ" / Twitter 
• Jay-Z has expressed "serious interest" in buying the Washington Commanders, alongside a strategic partner. - Front Office Sports on Twitter 
• Apple now valued at more than Amazon, Alphabet and Meta — combined — MarketWatch 
• Here's what the Federal Reserve's fourth 0.75 percentage point interest rate hike means for you 
• Starbucks earnings beat expectations as consumers spend more in its U.S. stores 
• DoorDash Shares Surge on Stronger-Than-Expected Earnings 
• Coinbase reports better-than-expected user numbers even as third-quarter revenue plunges 
• Peloton Shares Slump on Weak Sales Forecast — The Wall Street Journal 
• Ledger Op3n Announcement 
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• The FBI has issued a warning after it received “credible information of a broad threat to synagogues” in New Jersey, according to a tweet from FBI Newark. - CNN Breaking News on Twitter 

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Today, Dee and Anand speak to Sam Yebri about his LA City Council race. Then, the gentlemen discuss Elon's Twitter takeover, an FCC commissioner's thoughts on TikTok, Migos rapper Takeoff's killing, Taylor Swift's takeover, and Iran's imminent attack on Saudi Arabia.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• A Group Chat exclusive interview with Sam Yebri, who is running for LA City Council, on his mission to transform LA back into the greatest city in the world. (1:29) 
• The Elon Musk Twitter takeover is BLOCKBUSTER! (28:00) 
• Airbnb’s earnings are a function of the macroeconomy. (44:22) 
• Happy Fed Day. (47:08) 
• RIP Takeoff. (51:16) 
• Taylor Swift makes history! (55:55) 
• A potentially scary situation not getting much attention. (1:01:38) 

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• Twitter’s current lords & peasants system for who has or doesn’t have a blue checkmark is bullshit. - Elon Musk on Twitter 
• IMO what Twitter should actually do - Austen Allred on Twitter 
• Interview: FCC commissioner says government should ban TikTok 
• Despite ‘not fully positive results,’ Evercore ISI still thinks Airbnb is one of the best fundamental stories 
• Migos rapper Takeoff killed at 28 in Houston bowling alley shooting, his attorney said 
• Taylor Swift makes history as she takes over the entire US top 10 
• Saudi Arabia, U.S. on High Alert After Warning of Imminent Iranian Attack 

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Tonight Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss China's influence on America, Musk's first days at Twitter, Dogecoin's rally, Pelosi's underwear attacker, Ye's Instagram posts, Kyrie Irving's antisemitic promotion, and Shein's unfair advantage.                 

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Is Jake Paul our generation's Muhammed Ali? (1:44) 
• Are you REALLY leaving Twitter? (9:28) 
• There is something fishy going on here. (22:40) 
• October Surprise. (31:38) 
• Kanye is heading toward dangerous territory. (36:55) 
• Is Kyrie digging his own grave? (41:41) 
• Social media is the worst thing that happened to this country. (51:25) 
• Shein has an unfair advantage. (57:14) 
• Conspiracy Theory Corner. (1:12:35) 

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• 3 biggest takeaways from Jake Paul vs. Anderson Silva: Is it time to give respect? 
• Twitter Is Drafting Broad Job Cuts, Days After Elon Musk’s Takeover 
• 62% of #Dogecoin wallet addresses are now in profit. - Watcher.Guru on Twitter 
• Pelosi says husband improving after violent attack at their California home 
• Kanye West responds to Ari Emanuel's op-ed on rapper's anti-Semitism 
• Brooklyn Nets condemn Kyrie Irving for promotion of antisemitic film 
• U.S. adults under 30 now trust information from social media almost as much as from national news outlets 
• WSJ News Exclusive | Fast-Fashion Juggernaut Shein’s Sales Close In on Zara, H&M 
• #1254 - Dr. Phil - The Joe Rogan Experience 

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Today, Dee is joined by Mo from Ledger to discuss Web3. First, Drama and Dee discuss tech's market earnings, Ye's downfall, and more news. After the interview Drama and Dee share this week's Winners, Losers, and Content.

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Today Dee and Anand are joined by Ryan Tierney to discuss Lo Siento tequila. Then, the gentlemen discuss Ye's partnerships, Apple's earnings, Microsoft's earnings, and Britain's new PM.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• A friend of the pod, Ryan Tierney, is back! They discuss all things Lo Siento, celebrity spirits, living the brand, and much more! (1:08) 
• Putting the dagger in the Kanye brand. (28:09) 
• How Google and Microsoft earnings are a key indicator of the market. (44:25) 
• Rough seas ahead at Meta? (52:30) 
• The new Prime Minister of Great Britain may surprise you. (58:25) 

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• Visit Lo Siento Tequila for an exclusive offer for Group Chat listeners! **Promo code GROUPCHAT at checkout** 
• The organizations that have dropped Ye after antisemitic remarks 
• Google and Microsoft hit by slowing economy 
• Time to Get Fit — an Open Letter from Altimeter to Mark Zuckerberg (and the Meta Board of Directors) 
• Hawaiian Airlines lands Amazon deal 
• Rishi Sunak to be Britain’s new prime minister as rivals quit race 

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Today, Dee and Drama discuss Shopify’s problem with customer retention, Shein launching a resale platform, Elon’s plan to cut 75% of Twitter's workforce, and much more!

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• The bench is stepping up! (1:36) 
• When you start to feel your age. (6:10) 
• Shopify’s growing problem with customer retention. (11:48) 
• Ad Break: Car Trackers. (26:07) 
• American Airlines' interesting debacle. (28:48) 
• Shein’s quick response to poor environmental claims. (34:36) 
• The secondary impacts of the decline of the economy of office culture. (38:13) 
• Elon’s plan to clean the Twitter house. (42:17) 
• What is the point of critics?! (50:58) 
• The Top 10 Streaming Artists of the Year. (57:40) 
• McDonald’s is quickly becoming a one-stop shop. (1:03:45) 
• It’s time to cut the Kanye cord. (1:07:38) 

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• Shopify has a growing problem with customer retention, Globe data study shows 
• Car Trackers 

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• American Airlines: Our customers aren’t buying international first class tickets. So we’re eliminating them 
• Shein Launched A Resale Platform Days After An Investigation Shed Light On Just How Bad The Brand Is For The Environment. How Convenient. 
• Facebook shuttle bus drivers are losing their jobs as Meta slashes costs and employees stay home 
• Elon Musk to Cut Twitter Staff by 75% as Biden Worries Deal Threatens National Security 
• ‘Black Adam’ tallies $67 million in domestic debut, first film opening since July to top $50 million 
• Taylor Swift’s ‘Midnights’ Off to Record-Breaking Start in U.S. 
• Top 10 streaming artists of this year 
• McDonald's will start to sell Krispy Kreme donuts at select locations 
• Kanye West's Remarks Spark Anti-Semitic Rally in L.A. 

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Today, Dee and Anand discuss home sales' fall, Tesla's Q3, Hermes' earnings, New York's casino bids, Patels' motels, Circle K's new item, the Bulls' US domination, and this week's Winners, Losers, and Content.

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Business is NOT tough for luxury. (2:43) 
• The downturn is HERE for the housing market. (14:30) 
• Is there funny business going on at Tesla? (20:21) 
• Did New York legalize gambling?! (26:29) 
• Patel, Motel owners. (30:39) 
• Ad Break: Ledger. (37:30) 
• Weed is coming to gas stations! (41:35) 
• Bulls fans and America. (45:51) 
• Winners, Losers, and Content. (50:50) 
• Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:05:07) 

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• Hermes flying at +24% in Q3, TWICE street forecast. - Rahul Sharma on Twitter 
• Existing home sales fall to a 10-year low in September, as mortgage rates soar 
• Tesla shares slide after Q3 revenue miss, Bernstein says earnings call 'didn't sit well with us' 
• Caesars and Wynn are putting together competing bids for a casino in Manhattan - Action Network on Twitter 
• Patels make up less than 1 in 500 Americans, but they own over 50% of all motels in the country. - Rohun  on Twitter 
• LEDGER AD - Customers battle to regain billions in bitcoin the DOJ recovered in its largest seizure of stolen crypto 
• Weed Is Coming to Circle K Gas Stations in US Next Year 
• Retailer @Lids has released its Top Selling NBA gear list from the 2022 offseason — the Bulls lead all teams in 28 states. - Nick DePaula on Twitter 
• Liz Truss Resigns as U.K. Prime Minister After Tax Plan Caused Market Turmoil — The Wall Street Journal 
• UK Prime Minister Liz Truss is eligible to collect a lifetime yearly allowance of £115,000 after serving only 44 days in office. - Watcher.Guru on Twitter 
• Snap plunges more than 25% on third-quarter revenue miss 
• The Myth of Normal: Trauma, Illness, and Healing in a Toxic Culture 

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Today, Drama and Anand discuss Facebook's political advertisers, Kanye West's Parler Deal, Trump's Kanye comments, and Charles Barkley's new TNT contract.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• You never know what’s going to happen in LA. (1:47) 
• How digital ads target Americans. (4:45) 
• When does the youth abandon Kanye? (17:53) 
• Trump: Kanye is too much risk vs. reward. (34:16) 
• Spot the Anand. (41:15) 
• Good for Charles. (45:23) 

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• Digital ad data reveals parties are targeting two Americas 
• Kanye West to acquire conservative social media platform Parler | CNN Business 
• What Is Lil Yachty's 'Wock' & Why Did He Take It To Poland? 
• Even Trump Says Kanye West Is Acting Too 'Crazy' and Needs 'Help' 
• Charles Barkley agrees to new TNT contract worth well over $100 million 

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Tonight, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss Meta's shortfall, Decentraland's active blockchain users, Amazon's weak Prime Day, Elon Musk's Starlink controversy, and Kanye West's latest interview.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• The Group Chat YouTube page is popping! (1:43) 
• The tale of two cities. (7:17) 
• Are you short or long on Zuck? (14:53) 
• Did you jump in on the 2nd Prime Day? (40:50) 
• Elon Musk is persona non grata. (50:20) 
• Kanye is quickly unraveling. (1:06:52) 

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• Meta documents show main metaverse is losing users and falling short of goals, report says 
• Decentraland, the blockchain metaverse whose tokens are worth $1.2bn, has 8000 daily users. Only 38 of them actually are actually using the blockchain. - erin griffith on Twitter 
• Amazon shoppers shrug off second Prime Day sale 
• 'The hell with it': Elon Musk tweets SpaceX will 'keep funding Ukraine govt for free' amid Starlink controversy 
• Obama Scolds 'Buzzkill' Democrats in Pod Save America Interview 
• #1880 - Tulsi Gabbard - The Joe Rogan Experience 
• #1870 - Max Lugavere - The Joe Rogan Experience 
• N.O.R.E. Faces Backlash for Kanye West Drink Champs Interview 

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