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Today, Dee and Anand discuss the latest tech and business news, including Microsoft's impressive earnings report, Google's monopoly accusations, 2023 Oscar nominations, and Justin Bieber selling his music rights. They also highlight Sierra Canyon's basketball players selected as McDonald's All-Americans and Ghislaine Maxwell's belief that Jeffrey Epstein was murdered in prison. The Doomsday Clock being moved to 90 seconds to midnight is also discussed, signaling more peril than ever.

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Is New York over?! (1:10) 
• Would you take a shot to lose weight? (2:42) 
• Loud firing. (6:53) 
• Investors are looking for an excuse to buy in 2023, rather than an excuse to sell in 2022. (8:42) 
• If you serve people junk, they will eat it. (13:08) 
• The exclusive Chatty Kathy Discord is coming! (19:28) 
• The Oscars nominations are out! Have you seen any of these movies? (19:57) 
• Justin Bieber got the BAG! (24:28) 
• Amazon’s BIG move into healthcare. (27:18) 
• Walmart is raising the minimum wage. (31:14) 
• Want to advertise on Group Chat? (33:10) 
• The world doesn’t know how the world works. (33:43) 
• Anything is possible at this point. (36:20) 
• The things that shape the views of America. (40:00) 
• Is SF coming back?! (44:57)

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• New drug Tirzepatide could be your best shot at weight loss 
• $MSFT up more than +5% after reporting earnings and cloud revenue up +20%. 
• U.S. Accuses Google of Abusing Monopoly in Ad Technology 
• Chatty Kathy Club 
• Oscars 2023 Nominations: Brendan Fraser, Austin Butler and Ana de Armas Among Nominees 
• Justin Bieber Sells Music Rights to Blackstone-Backed Fund Hipgnosis 
• Amazon launches new prescription home delivery service: Who is eligible and how much it costs 
• Walmart raises minimum wage as retail labor market remains tight 
• If you'd like to advertise on the pod please reach out to [email protected] 
• Sierra Canyon's Bronny James and Juju Watkins selected as McDonald's All-Americans 
• Ghislaine Maxwell says she believes Jeffrey Epstein was 'murdered' in post-conviction prison interview: report 
• The Doomsday Clock moves to 90 seconds to midnight, signaling more peril than ever 

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Tonight, Drama and Dee discuss the layoff severance packages promised by tech giants like Google, Microsoft, and Amazon. They also touch on the recent trend of individual investors doubling down on Tesla stock, and the big stake taken by Elliott Management in Salesforce. Lastly, they mention the recent discovery of a $42 Professional Plan with perks for ChatGPT users, and the latest development in the Elizabeth Holmes case, where prosecutors say she made an attempt to flee the country after her conviction.

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Small head, BIG hat. (1:58) 
• RIP Short Story Long? (7:33) 
• We are on a wave of layoffs. (13:46) 
• The Tesla owner has pride. (31:00) 
• Elliott Management’s exertion of power. (38:23) 
• ChatGPT has a long way to go. (45:35) 
• Elizabeth “Sherlock” Holmes. (51:41) 
• People are NUTS! (55:09) 

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• Here are the layoff severance packages Google, Microsoft, Amazon and other tech giants have promised 
• Boston Dynamics showcases humanoid robot in mock construction site 
• Individual investors have been doubling down on Tesla stock - Gunjan Banerji on Twitter 
• Elliott Management Takes Big Stake in Salesforce 
• ChatGPT users spot $42 Professional Plan with perks 
• Elizabeth Holmes made an ‘attempt to flee the country’ after her conviction, prosecutors say 
• 10 dead, 10 wounded in mass shooting in Monterey Park, California 
• Chatty Kathy Club 

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Today, Dee and Anand discuss the latest business and financial news, including Microsoft's decision to lay off 10,000 employees, the reported plummet in Shein's valuation as they seek $3 billion, and the Oxfam report stating that the richest 1% of people amassed almost two-thirds of new wealth created in the last two years. They also discuss recent developments in the world of pop culture, national news, politics, and world news, including Dr. Dre selling music assets to Universal Music and Shamrock, police surveillance in Beverly Hills, and Donald Trump's potential return to Twitter and Facebook. Plus, they dive into the world of fintech and crypto, discussing Arch's new crypto lending product and the gathering of prostitutes in Davos for the annual meeting of the global elite. Lastly. the gentlemen drop their weekly Winners, Losers, and Content.

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Microsoft’s strange decision. (3:12) 
• Netflix’s subscriptions are popping! (6:30) 
• The big challenge for Shein. (10:46) 
• How the richest 1% of people amassed almost two-thirds of new wealth created in the last two years. (18:12) 
• Peter Thiel is doing WELL. (23:02) 
• Dr. Dre is cashing out! (25:53) 
• The Beverly Hills police are watching you. (32:13) 
• The Don is back! (36:33) 
• The strange concept of Davos. (38:11) 
• A Group Chat exclusive interview with Dhruv and Himanshu from Arch. (41:12) 
• Winners, Losers, and Content. (58:12) 
• Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:05:34) 

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• Chatty Kathy Club 
• Microsoft is laying off 10,000 employees 
• Reed Hastings steps down as Netflix CEO amid subscriber gains 
• Shein valuation reportedly plummets by a third as it seeks $3B 
• The richest 1% of people amassed almost two-thirds of new wealth created in the last two years, Oxfam has said. - unusual_whales on Twitter 
• Trump backer Peter Thiel reportedly made $1.8 billion cashing out an 8-year bet on crypto – when he was still touting a massive bitcoin price surge 
• Dr. Dre Selling Music Assets to Universal Music and Shamrock 
• In (and Above) Beverly Hills, Police Are Watching 
• BREAKING: Donald Trump is preparing to come back to Twitter and Facebook, per NBC News 
• Prostitutes gather in Davos for annual meeting of global elite 
• Fintech Firm Arch Starts Crypto Lending Product, Raises $2.75M 
• Arch - The Easiest Way to Borrow Against Crypto and NFTs 
• Musk’s Twitter Saw Revenue Drop 35% in Q4, Sharply Below Projections 
• What to know about extraordinary measures as debt ceiling hits 
• Zerofux Clothing Co 

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Today, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss China's reopening and its impact on the economy, bitcoin's recent rally, Tesla's price cuts, Subway's potential $10 billion sale, Rent the Runway's partnership with Amazon, and the concept of "quiet hiring." They also touch on TikTok's efforts to increase transparency in the US.

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Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• BIG Super Wild Card Weekend! (2:08) 
• ‘The Hat’ made courtside. (5:19) 
• Things are looking up for China. (10:20) 
• Bitcoin is back! (19:16) 
• Tesla’s BIG, BOLD move. (31:34) 
• Who wants to buy Subway? (36:15) 
• Small businesses cannot live without Amazon. (40:47) 
• ‘Quiet hiring’ is the new trend. (43:28) 
• Will TikTok survive in the US? (49:11) 
• Chatty Kathy Club is here! (54:52) 
• Group Chat Shout Outs. (58:33) 

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• As China reopens and data surprises, economists are starting to get less gloomy 
• New Year, new rally: Why bitcoin is up 26% this month after a tumultuous 2022 
• Tesla price cuts are the 'right medicine at the right time,' analyst says 
• Subway recently hired advisors to explore a sale for up to $10 billion. - The Wolf of Franchises  on Twitter 
• Rent the Runway teams up with Amazon Fashion in quest for growth 
• How to use ‘quiet hiring’ to your advantage for a raise or promotion in 2023 
• TikTok Tries to Win Allies in the U.S. With More Transparency 
• Chatty Kathy Club 
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Today, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss inflation's continued decline, JP Morgan's lawsuit over a $175M acquisition, Carvana's soaring stock, Amazon's rough Thursday night football viewership, and this week's Winners, Losers, and Content.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Drama’s take on the Coachella lineup. (2:19) 
• Inflation is over! (7:55) 
• We are experiencing peak fraud. (18:44) 
• Why is Carvana popping? (23:50) 
• Over/under that SBF will walk? (27:24) 
• Are these fraudsters appealing to the youth? (29:32) 
• Will stimulus become the biggest disaster of all time? (36:39) 
• Rachel from Phoenix. (41:36) 
• Amazon’s Thursday Night Football is off to a bad start. (47:05) 
• How woke can you be? (56:04) 
• Winners, Losers, and Content. (57:28) 
• Group Chat Announcements. (1:10:17) 
• Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:11:57) 

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• U.S. Inflation Slowed for Sixth Straight Month in December 
• Here’s the inflation breakdown for December 2022 — in one chart — CNBC 
• JP Morgan is suing the young founder of Frank, a buzzy fintech startup it acquired for $175M. - Alexandra S. Levine on Twitter 
• Carvana stock soars to lead NYSE gainers on heavy volume — MarketWatch 
• 6 Batshit Claims SBF Made in His First Substack Newsletter 
• #1921 - Peter Zeihan - The Joe Rogan Experience 
• Amazon's, $AMZN, 'Thursday Night Football' audiences missed estimates by up to 25%, and the tech giant is scrambling to compensate advertisers, per BI. - unusual_whales on Twitter 
• Watch The Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber | Prime Video 
• Kumail Nanjiani says Hollywood scared of casting non-whites as baddies 
• Prince Harry's memoir 'Spare' breaks sales record 
• 'Woke' Golden Globes tanked: Ratings hit historic low in 2023 
• Virginia teacher shot by 6-year-old's cry for help revealed 
• MADOFF: The Monster of Wall Street - Netflix 
• Cathy Katty Club 
• Salsa de Yola by Mi Costenita 

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Today, Dee and Anand discuss Microsoft's possible $10B investment in OpenAI/ ChatGPT, Bed Bath & Beyond's store closings, California's egg shortage, Airbnb's most profitable cities, sneaker sales' global decline, Coachella's 2023 lineup, public transit's decline, and Kevin McCarthy's road to Speaker.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Microsoft x OpenAI = Match made in heaven. (1:43) 
• Retail Joe has left the building. (13:55) 
• The most profitable markets for Airbnb's. (22:03) 
• The global sneaker decline. (25:23) 
• The Coachella lineup has arrived! (27:55) 
• The perfect storm for decreased public transit usage. (33:33) 
• The NCAA doesn’t know how to handle NIL. (36:43) 
• Kevin McCarthy’s power grab. (39:51) 
• Group Chat Annoucements. (44:56) 
• Group Chat Shout Outs. (47:13) 

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• Microsoft reportedly plans to invest $10 billion in creator of buzzy A.I. tool ChatGPT 
• Microsoft looking at a $10B investment into OpenAI - Trung Phan on Twitter 
• Bed Bath & Beyond closing 62 stores, holding liquidation sales 
• $7 a dozen? Why California eggs are so expensive — and increasingly hard to find — Los Angeles Times 
• The most profitable locations for Airbnb's - John Pompliano on Twitter 
• Global Sneaker Sales Decline, Signaling Market Downturn 
• Coachella on Instagram: "Ugh was stuck in drafts  
• Public Transit Goes Off the Rails With Fewer Riders, Dwindling Cash, Rising Crime 
• Why back-to-back titles are just the start of a Georgia dynasty 
• How a Tense Late-Night Push Finally Won Kevin McCarthy the Speaker’s Gavel 
• U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pledges to tackle immigration, 'woke' education policies and IRS funding 
• Chatty Kathy Club: Launch Date & Whitelist Signup 

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Tonight, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss Amazon's layoffs, Goldman Sachs' layoffs, 2022's holiday returns, Airlines' point-tightening, Prince Harry's criticism, and Andrew Tate's hospitalization.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Treat Joe Rogan episodes like a show. (1:41) 
• Tinder’s HOT! (4:32) 
• Is the CCP throttling Group Chat? (6:27) 
• EVERYBODY’S getting laid off! (23:15) 
• Bed Bath & Beyond’s rough few years. (32:17) 
• The fundamental challenge with e-commerce. (36:10) 
• Points are stupid. (41:25) 
• What’s wrong with Prince Harry? (48:35) 
• Do you know who Andrew Tate is? (1:00:17) 
• Group Chat Annoucements. (1:08:42) 
• Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:09:26) 
• A chance for unity. (1:13:51) 

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• #1920 - Dave Portnoy - The Joe Rogan Experience 
• All-In Podcast - E110: 2023 Bestie Predictions! 
• Amazon layoffs will top 18K, many in retail 
• Goldman to Cut About 3,200 Jobs This Week After Cost Review 
• Bed Bath & Beyond warns it could file for bankruptcy 
• Holiday returns rise 57% from 2021: report 
• Everyone's elite, but not for long. Airlines make travel perks harder to earn this year 
• Prince Harry criticized by UK military figures -- and Taliban -- after claiming he killed 25 fighters in Afghanistan 
• Andrew Tate or brother Tristan 'taken to hospital' 
• This Week in Startups: Logan Paul & CryptoZoo’s alleged scam breakdown with Coffeezilla + Ok Boomer with Em Herrera | E1652 
• U.S. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy pledges to tackle immigration, 'woke' education policies and IRS funding 

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Today, Drama, Dee, and Anand discuss their 2022 Winners and Losers, and their 2023 predictions.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Biggest cultural winner of 2022. (6:50)
• Biggest business winner of 2022. (21:28)
• Biggest loser of 2022. (25:52)
• Biggest business loser of 2022. (33:59)
• Biggest individual winner of 2022. (42:09)
• Biggest individual loser of 2022. (52:32)
• Predictions for the stock market in 2023. (57:50)
• Predictions for crypto in 2023. (1:02:10)
• Predictions for biggest industry/business winner of 2023. (1:03:35)
• Predictions for biggest industry/business loser of 2023. (1:07:30)
• Predictions for biggest comeback story of 2023. (1:10:30)
• Predictions for biggest fall from grace in 2023. (1:13:38)
• Rapid fire predictions for 2023. (1:16:05)

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• Live updates: McCarthy's bid for speaker of the House enters third day
• Microsoft is reportedly integrating ChatGPT's technology into Bing
• Bad Bunny, AP Dhillon, Taylor Swift — artists who dominated 2022 

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Today, Dee and Anand discuss their new year's weekend, Tesla's stock dip, SBF's "not guilty" plea, Dubai's alcohol tax, Blackstone's Breit fund, Shopify's new enterprise customers, Shopify's time-saving rule, 2023's copyright releases, 2022's top telecasts, and Damar Hamlin's collapse.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Grammatically correct. (0:57) 
• Happy New Year! (4:05) 
• What’s your parenting style? (13:23) 
• Tesla investors DON’T care. (21:10) 
• SBF’s political clout is UNBELIEVABLE! (28:41) 
• Dubai’s HUGE cultural shift. (37:01) 
• There is NO shake in confidence in US real estate. (44:42) 
• Shopify’s badge of honor. (48:04) 
• Are large meetings pointless? (52:57) 
• Copyright rules. (54:40) 
• NBA and NFL’s MASSIVE Christmas Day ratings. (56:48) 
• Prayers for Damar Hamlin. (59:38) 
• Group Chat Shout Outs! (1:08:25) 

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• Tesla shares tumble more than 10% following deliveries report 
• Tesla’s Sales Miss Puts Spotlight on Margins 
• Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty As Trial Set for October 
• Dubai nixes its 30% alcohol tax in a bid to attract more tourism 
• A key point of the big new Breit investment. - Antoine Gara on Twitter 
• Supreme Has Switched Over to Shopify 
• This Company Is Canceling All Meetings With More Than Two Employees To Free Up Workers’ Time 
• Column: These historic works are coming free from copyright. Why did it take so long? 
• NBA and NFL Christmas Day viewership - Front Office Sports on Twitter 
• Top 100 Telecasts of 2022: ‘Yellowstone’ Rules, Oscars Recover, NFL Dominates and Amazon Makes History 
• NFL says no decision made yet on possible resumption of Bills-Bengals game after Damar Hamlin collapse 

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Today, Dee & Anand discuss Dee's courtside Lakers appearance, Southwest's canceled flights, China's reopening, holiday sales' increase, home prices' decline, and Tesla's stock freefall.

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

• Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays? (1:14) 
• Does Southwest need to be fined? (13:49) 
• What China’s reopening means for the rest of the world. (26:22) 
• The American consumer loves to spend. (36:01) 
• Home prices are falling off a cliff! (41:32) 
• Tesla’s stock death spiral. (53:00) 
• Group Chat Shout Outs! (1:05:18) 

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• Southwest cancels 5,400 flights in less than 48 hours in a 'full-blown meltdown' 
• Asia markets rise as China says it will end quarantine for inbound travelers 
• Holiday sales are up 7.6% despite inflation, but spending changes 
• Home prices fell for fourth straight month in October amid Fed rate hikes 
• Not much left before Elon gets margin called & the stock goes into a death spiral - William LeGate on Twitter 
• All-In Podcast - E109: 2022 Bestie Awards Live from Twitter HQ 

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