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Today, Dee and Anand discuss a wide range of topics, including the concept of a "Richcession" rather than a recession, and how investors can prepare for it. They also dive into the luxury hotel industry, where Hyatt is making bold moves while competitors focus on budget offerings. The hosts also discuss the brewing discontent among Disney employees over CEO Bob Iger's return-to-office mandate, and Amazon corporate workers potentially facing a pay reduction after a drop in shares. Additionally, they explore Instagram and Facebook's new paid-for verification feature, and the unsettling experience of interacting with Bing's AI chatbot. Finally, the hosts touch on the Qatar Royals' potential £5 billion bid for Manchester United, as well as the viral sensation who Shaquille O'Neal credits with "saving" the Slam-Dunk Contest. They close out the episode with a discussion on California's budget deficit, which has reached staggering heights.

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Some ‘power lunch’ fun banter. (1:32) 

• It’s a “rich-cession,” not a recession. (9:03) 

• You’re either doubling down on luxury or discounts. (22:11) 

• The Mouse says get back to work! (29:26) 

• Why it’s hard to retain talent when your stocks are down. (35:14) 

• Let’s get verified! (37:30) 

• Ban A.I. (41:31) 

• The problem with sports outside of America. (49:17) 

• Recapping NBA All-Star Weekend. (52:47) 

• California is NOT friendly to businesses. (59:53) 

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• It’s a Richcession, Not a Recession. Here’s Your Investing Playbook. 

• Hyatt is doubling down on luxury while its competitors focus on budget hotels 

• Disney employees are furious over Bob Iger’s return-to-office mandate and more than 2,000 have signed a petition to fight back 

• WSJ News Exclusive | Amazon Corporate Workers Face Pay Reduction After Shares Slip 

• Instagram and Facebook to get paid-for verification 

• ‘I want to destroy whatever I want’: Bing’s AI chatbot unsettles US reporter 

• Qatari Royals Plan £5 Billion Opening Bid for Man United 

• The Viral Sensation Who Shaq Says ‘Saved’ the Slam-Dunk Contest 

• Opinion | California’s Budget Deficit Blows Up 

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Today, Dee and Anand discuss the impact of rising wholesale prices on inflation and how it affects the economy. They also explore record-breaking consumer debt and its connection to increasing delinquencies. Shopify's falling stocks and Instagram's move away from live shopping are also on the table. Additionally, they look at Hasbro's bleak future forecast and DocuSign's plan to lay off employees. Finally, they discuss Coca-Cola's revenue rise and the growing health concerns in East Palestine, Ohio, after a train derailment. Stay tuned for this week's Winners, Losers, and Content.

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Shout out to USC! (2:34) 

• Why not tank the market? (10:34) 

• Record consumer debt. (13:22) 

• A stock Dee wished he would have shorted. (17:02) 

• Instagram is getting its focus back. (21:26) 

• The toy giants are falling out of favor. (25:07) 

• DocuSign’s latest round of layoffs. (28:36) 

• If you’re in a WeWork, renegotiate your rate. (30:44) 

• Nothing is stopping Coca-Cola. (34:06) 

• The infrastructure of America is very nerve-wracking. (39:54) 

• Winners, Losers, and Content. (47:04) 

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• Third-party collective Tommy Group launches to facilitate NIL deals for USC athletes 

• Wholesale prices rose 0.7% in January, more than expected, fueling inflation increase 

• Consumer debt hits record $16.9 trillion as delinquencies also rise 

• Shopify stock falls nearly 7% as forecast disappoints amid escalating Amazon rivalry, price increases 

• Instagram sunsets live shopping as commerce retreat continues 

• Hasbro forecasts gloomy 2023 as inflation pummels toy demand 

• DocuSign to lay off 10% of its workforce, or about 700 employees 

• WeWork issues glum revenue forecast as tech layoffs hurt 

• Coca-Cola revenue rises in fourth quarter, fueled by higher prices 

• Health concerns grow in East Palestine, Ohio, after train derailment 

• A Tesla party: The 3-station Las Vegas Loop that's revolutionizing how you get around 

• Michael Rubin on Gambling with Drake, Working with Jay- Z & Partying with Travis Scott! 

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• AIR Trailer #1 (2023) - YouTube 

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Today, Dee and Anand discuss a range of topics in the news. They start with the Super Bowl 2023, which had its highest viewership in six years. They then move on to the US CPI, which has decreased from its peak of 9.1% in June 2022 to 6.4% in January 2023. They also discuss the surprising rebound in retail sales by 3% in January, despite the increase in inflation. In addition, they touch upon the FTX judge ordering the names of Sam Bankman-Fried’s $250 million bail backers to be made public, Jay-Z and Bacardi ending their multibillion-dollar fight over a cognac venture, and Elon Musk directing Twitter engineers to design a secret system to boost his tweets over everyone else's. Lastly, they highlight a survey that revealed that 79% of food-delivery drivers admitted to eating customers’ food and Pharrell Williams succeeding Virgil Abloh as the head of men's designs at Louis Vuitton.

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• A SUPER bowl recap of the weekend and the Waste Management golf tournament. (1:49) 

• The market does not give a s***! (34:41) 

• Will the tech cuts continue? (41:52) 

• Why the pitchforks continue to come out for the elites and the rich. (45:27) 

• Jay-Z just keeps making money. (48:43) 

• Elon Musk is a hypocrite. (51:43) 

• Logan Paul is on Dee’s Mount Rushmore. (55:44) 

• If you order fries, assume they are getting eaten. (58:24) 

• Pharrell Williams to succeed Virgil Abloh. (59:59) 

• Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:02:01) 

• Anand takes an L. (1:04:48) 

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• Super Bowl 2023 Had Its Highest Viewership in Six Years 

• US CPI has moved down from a peak of 9.1% last June to 6.4% in January. 

• CNBC Daily Open: U.S. stocks shrug off hot inflation numbers 

• Retail sales jump 3% in January, smashing expectations despite inflation increase 

• U.S. Retail Sales Rebounded Sharply in January 

• Top end continues to lead in yet another consumer category. 

• BREAKING: The US FTX judge has ordered the names of the two backers of Sam Bankman-Fried’s $250 million bail to be made public. 

• Jay-Z, Bacardi End Multibillion-Dollar Fight Over Cognac Venture 

• Elon Musk directed Twitter engineers to design a secret system to boost his tweets over everyone else's after his post about the Super Bowl did poorly compared to President Biden's 

• #1940 - Matt Taibbi - The Joe Rogan Experience 

• Logan Paul just broke down the numbers for Prime 

• 79% of food-delivery drivers admitted to eating customers’ food, according to a 2022 survey by Circuit, a last-mile tech startup. 

• Pharrell Williams succeeds Virgil Abloh as the head of men's designs at Louis Vuitton 

• Airbnb beats on profit and revenue, stock is up 

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Sneaker Steve joins to launch the new Ales Grey slides. Then, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss the Superbowl Weekend, the NBA Trade Deadline Media Blitz, Adidas' warning of losses stemming from the Yeezy fallout, Alphabet shares dive after Google AI chatbot Bard flubs answer in an ad, and Microsoft vs. Google: Who Will Win the AI Battle? The discussion is filled with insight and humor, providing listeners with the latest news and analysis in the sneaker and tech worlds. Tune in to see who makes it on the Winners, Losers, and Content list for the week.

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• A Group Chat exclusive interview with a friend of the pod, Sneaker Steve. (2:39) 

• Sports Corner with Group Chat: Preview to the Super Bowl, the going table rate for the parties, LeBron James breaking the scoring record, and the NBA trade deadline media blitz. (16:50) 

• The Adidas revenue impact from the Yeezy fallout. (41:15) 

• The A.I. Chat Wars: Microsoft vs. Google. (46:32) 

• Winners, Losers, and Content. (52:58) 

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• Super Bowl LVII Commercial Cost Exceeds $7 Million 

• LeBron James scoring record: Lakers star makes history 

• 2023 NBA trade deadline - Grades for every deal 

• Adidas Warns of Losses Stemming From Yeezy Fallout 

• Microsoft vs. Google: Who Will Win the AI Battle? - TipRanks.com 

• Alphabet shares dive after Google AI chatbot Bard flubs answer in ad 

• Watch Treason | Netflix Official Site 

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Special guest Nimesh Patel joins the pod to discuss his comedy career and the power of TikTok. Then, Dee and Anand dive into the latest in business news: Fed’s Jerome Powell says the hiring surge highlights the challenges in fighting inflation, Zoom announces it will lay off 15% of its staff and CEO slashes salary, Wedbush lowers its price target for Bed Bath & Beyond, and Google unveils its ChatGPT rival. Tune in for insights and laughs on this episode of the pod.

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• A Group Chat exclusive interview with comedian Nimesh Patel. (1:46) 

• The Chatty Kathy Discord is popping! (34:19) 

• The markets are like erections, they just go up! (35:03) 

• Layoffs keep coming. (42:23) 

• The Bed Bath & Beyond sham. (47:35) 

• Ad Break: Aarke. (51:03) 

• ChatGPT or bust! (52:23) 

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• How Nimesh Patel Made Friends With the TikTok Algorithm 

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• Fed’s Jerome Powell Says Hiring Surge Shows Why Inflation Fight Could Be Difficult 

• Zoom to Lay Off 15% of Staff, CEO Slashes Salary 

• Chipotle earnings misses estimates on revenue, earnings, same-store sales 

• Wedbush has lowered its price target on Bed Bath & Beyond, $BBBY, to $0. - unusual_whales on Twitter 

• Aarke Official Website **Promo code GROUPCHAT for 25% off** 

• Google unveils its ChatGPT rival 

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Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss the latest news in tech, finance, and social media. This week they dive into Elon Musk's statement on Twitter's financial status, his sleep habits, and his approach to fixing the platform. They also discuss the recent $11 billion unsolicited offer for Life Storage by Public Storage and the controversy surrounding MrBeast's latest stunt on YouTube. The team also shares their thoughts on the emerging tipping culture and the Pentagon's use of high-end fighter jets to down a Chinese balloon. Tune in for an exciting episode filled with thought-provoking discussions!

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Ari makes his case for a raise. (2:18) 
• Javi is Hwood in training. (19:59) 
• Twitter is here for the long haul. (29:27) 
• BIG news in the world of storage. (37:50) 
• The backlash surrounding Mr. Beast. (42:11) 
• Group Chat’s views on tipping culture. (51:03) 
• Sorry to burst your bubble, China. (59:19) 

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• Elon Musk says Twitter is ‘trending to breakeven’ after near bankruptcy 
• When Does Elon Musk Sleep? Billionaire Speaks of Limits to Fixing Twitter and His Back Pain 
• Public Storage Makes $11 Billion Unsolicited Offer for Life Storage — The Wall Street Journal 
• MrBeast Built A YouTube Empire On Being Mr. Nice Guy, But His Stunt Helping 1,000 Blind People Divided Viewers, Who Called It "Demonic" 
• Everyone's talking about the new tipping culture — here's what money experts say 
• Pentagon Used Its Highest-End Fighter, Reliable Missile to Down Chinese Balloon — The Wall Street Journal 

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Today, Daniel Yadgard joins us to talk about The Foundation and AARKE.us. Then, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss the latest financial news and market trends. They cover Fed Chair Powell's statement on interest rates, the drop in mortgage rates, the surge in Meta stock and Peloton shares, and the elimination of Hanesbrands' dividend. The trio also analyzes the weak earnings and guidance from GOOS and shares the news on a potential payout for Celsius drink buyers. They round up the episode by discussing Tom Brady's retirement from the NFL and this week's Winners, Losers, and Content.

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Timeline of What Was DIscussed:

• A Group Chat exclusive interview with Daniel Yadgard, Co-Owner and Managing Partner of The Foundation and AARKE.com. (1:56) 
• Maybe Jerome Powell’s a genius. (31:18) 
• Earnings reports: Zuck’s bounce back, Tesla’s comeback, Apple’s decline, and Peloton’s hot again! (33:44) 
• Are people back to buying houses? (47:22) 
• Bought a Celsius and get $250! (52:30) 
• Winners, Losers, and Content. (55:17) 
• Group Chat Shout Outs! (1:13:15) 

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• Fed's Powell says no rate cuts this year, and markets hear it differently 
• 2 reasons Meta stock is exploding 20% after a whopper earnings miss 
• Tesla’s strong orders and weak margins in its latest earnings have analysts conflicted on the stock 
• Apple sales drop 5% in largest quarterly revenue decline since 2016 
• Peloton shares surge 26% after fitness company posts subscription revenue growth 
• Hanesbrands Eliminates Dividend after Guidance, Earnings Miss; Stock Craters 
• GOOS Plunges after Weak Earnings and Guidance 
• Mortgage rates drop to the 5% range for the first time since September 
• If you've purchased a Celsius drink, you may be eligible for up to $250 
• Brady retires 'for good,' ends 23-year NFL career 
• Money made in Nevada in 2022 - Darren Rovell on Twitter 
• #1929 - Louis CK - The Joe Rogan Experience 

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Today, Dee and Anand are joined by Max Lugavere to discuss health and wellness. Then, they run through the markets and Nike's latest.

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• A Group Chat exclusive interview with Max Lugavere of the Genius Life Podcast. They discuss all things health & wellness, the importance of brain health, and being the advocate for your own health. (1:19) 
• Does the Fed know what they are doing? (48:20) 
• Nike has woken up. (56:29) 
• Chatty Kathy Club Discord is live! (1:01:07) 

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• New weight loss drugs trending with billionaires and celebrities are about to enter more American homes 
• #1870 - Max Lugavere - The Joe Rogan Experience   
• Incidence of Parkinson's disease among older adults is 50% higher than current estimates, study reveals 
• What is California Sober? - Cleveland Clinic 
• About That 'Lucky Charms Are Healthier than Steak' Food Pyramid 
• Max Lugavere on Twitter: "Antiseptic mouthwash is a massive scam 
• Fed set to slow interest rate hikes again as inflation cools 
• ExxonMobil (XOM) Q4 Earnings Beat Estimates on Higher Prices 
• GM shares surge after record earnings and new stake in lithium 
• Snap stock plunges 15% as revenue growth stalls   
• Why Nike is finally suing BAPE after so many years, explained 
• Here's why Nike is suing Lululemon over shoe designs 
• Tiffany & Co. and Nike collab 2023: What we know so far 
• LeBron James Wears Tiffany & Co. x Nike Collab | Hypebeast 
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Tonight, Drama, Dee, and Anand cover the latest in business and lifestyle news, including Amazon's delivery policy, Trader Joe's top products, running a side hustle, the division at Disney World, the rise of takeout food, Valentine's Day spending, daters' earning requirements, and the Beverly Hills mass shooting. Join them for a diverse discussion on the headlines shaping our world.

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Is the NFL Rigged? (2:38) 
• Amazon is telling you to get back to the store. (11:45) 
• Trader Joe’s Top 9 products may surprise you. (17:42) 
• The problem with the perception of entrepreneurship.  (21:35) 
• Americans LOVE takeout! (32:30) 
• The Valentine’s Day Hustle. (39:51) 
• The salary ‘deal breaker’ for couples. (44:46) 
• The biggest challenge America has is guns. (50:29) 
• The have/have-not divide. (59:08) 
• Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:05:49) 

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• Amazon Raises Price Minimum for Free Online Grocery Delivery 
• Trader Joe’s asked customers to rank their nine top products. Here they are 
• Want to quit your job and run your side hustle full time? Start by working at one of these 5 companies 
• Americans Are Gobbling Up Takeout Food. Restaurants Bet That Won’t Change. 
• Americans plan to spend nearly $26 billion this Valentine's Day—here's what they're buying 
• Earning less than $30,000 a year is a 'deal breaker' for daters — CNBC 
• 7 shot, 3 fatally, in latest mass shooting to rock California — ABC News 
• Disney divide: How Disney World caters to big spenders while working families pay the price 

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Today, Dee and Anand discuss the latest tech and business news including key Fed inflation measures, American Express CEO's statements, Bill Ackman's comments on the Adani Group, Tesla's stock-option trades, Goldman Sachs cutting CEO's pay, Stripe's plans to go public, PacSun's executive shuffle, a man spending $2 million to de-age, and the impact of rent prices dropping in the US on buyers. Tune in for this week's Winners, Losers, and Content.

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Dee’s a BIG Nashville guy. (1:27) 
• The markets are roaring! (6:38) 
• Who will crash the party? (9:49) 
• Adani’s shenanigans. (16:12) 
• BIG cuts. (24:08) 
• Will Stripe go public? (25:49) 
• HUGE news for streetwear. (28:32) 
• Biohacking is a hot trend. (32:23) 
• The unexpected cities where rent is increasing and decreasing. (36:04) 
• Winners, Losers, and Content. (39:15) 
• Group Chat Shout Outs! (51:07) 

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• Key Fed inflation measure eased in December while consumer spending also declined 
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• American Express CEO: 'We aren't seeing recessionary signals' 
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• Billionaire investor Bill Ackman says he finds the fraud accusations against the Adani Group “credible.” - Bloomberg TV on Twitter 
• Selloff in Adani Group Stocks Wipes Out $47 Billion in Market Value 
• Goldman Sachs Cut CEO David Solomon’s Pay to $25 Million in 2022 
• Stripe Sets One-Year Timetable to Decide on Going Public 
• PacSun Shuffles Executives, With Its Co-CEO Going to Fear of God 
• A Guy Is Spending $2 Million to De-Age by 27 Years. It May Be Working. — Popular Mechanics 
• Here's where U.S. rent prices have dropped the most — and how it affects buyers — CNBC 
• How Much Was Beyoncé Paid For Her Dubai Concert? 
• Apple Maps is getting a big update. Here's what it looks like 
• Buzzfeed to use ChatGPT for content creation after 12% employee layoff 
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