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Today we're talking about Warby Parker's soaring shares, a.k.a. Brand's stock price, Macy's fight for billboard space against Amazon, Fanatics' $10 billion valuation, the announcement of TikTok Shopping, Tom Brady's Eponymous fashion label, the shortage of food and workers in school meal programs, the announcement that the U.S. government will run out of money by October 18th, Britney Spears' father being temporarily removed as a conservator, the $400 ebay listing of Kanye West's gap hoodie, Winners, Losers, Content Recommendations, and more.

Raise MY Debt Ceiling – Group Chat News 9.30.21

• Dee wants in on the Warby Parker party. [5:05]
• Raise MY debt ceiling. [13:35]
• Another classic example of an old brand focusing on the wrong thing. [18:05]
• A couple friends out here winning. [22:33]
• TikTok continuing to dominate. [25:25]
• Will Tom Brady’s new fashion label rival the Jordan Brand? [30:01]
• Ad Break. [37:02]
• Blame it on the supply chain. [38:30]
• Free Britney! [44:04]
• The Kanye magic touch. [46:27]
• Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. [51:26]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:07:10]

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• US government will run out of money by October 18, Treasury secretary says
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• Explaining the whopping $10 billion valuation for Fanatics’ nascent trading card business
• TikTok announces TikTok Shopping with new social-commerce features
• Tom Brady Launches Eponymous Fashion Label to Rival Jordan Brand
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• School meal programs are running out of food and workers
• Britney Spears’ Dad Temporarily Removed As Conservator, Suspending His 13-Year Control Over Her Estate
• Kanye West’s $90 Yeezy Gap hoodie is now being listed on eBay for $400
• Super Bowl 2022 halftime show: Snoop Dogg, Dr. Dre, Eminem, Mary J. Blige, Kendrick Lamar will headline
• Salt Bae’s Knightsbridge restaurant serves up £630 steak
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Today we're discussing TikTok passing 1 billion users, Amazon's first home robot, CAA's acquisition of ICM Partners, treasury yields reaching the highest peak since 2020, Sen. Warren's claim that Fed Chair Powell is a 'dangerous man,' As Seen on Social, and more.

Shoot Movies Not People – Group Chat News 9.28.21

• Where in the world is Anand? [1:20]
• Group Chat sells cars! [8:22]
• Don’t take that TikTok out of my cold damn hands! [9:34]
• The future is here and Amazon is taking you there. [18:40]
• Money is flying into Hollywood! [29:55]
• What is going on with the stock market?! [42:34]
• As Seen on Social. [48:39]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [53:15]

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• Gabby Petito's family believes they will 'have justice', attorney says: LIVE UPDATES

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Today we're discussing Costco, Nike, and FedEx's warnings about inflation, China declaring cryptocurrency transactions illegal, the crypto-trading hamster that is outperforming Warren Buffett and the S&P 500, golf's accelerating popularity, Elizabeth Holmes' cringey texts, Angelina Jolie's rumored relationship with The Weeknd, and more.

Pig Hamster – Group Chat News 9.26.21

• The Sporty Murthy’s. [1:32]
• Is inflation a cause for concern entering the holiday shopping season? [16:13]
• Does crypto need China? [22:58]
• When things are good ANYONE can pick winners. [28:05]
• Golf is just CRUSHING! [31:51]
• The latest updates on the Elizabeth Holmes case. [38:16]
• Gossip Chat with Group Chat. [41:47]

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• Angelina Jolie, 46, and The Weeknd, 31, fuel dating rumors as they AGAIN step out together for dinner at romantic LA restaurant

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Today we've got Ali Qureshi, founder of Car Trackers on the pod to talk about the booming car market. Then we're discussing the banks in China that are downplaying Evergrande's missed payments, Goat and Gucci's CEO deciding to invest in Grailed, Vestiaire Collective's €178M funding round, Toast's founders becoming billionaires after the IPO, Winners, Losers, Content Recommendations, and more.

The Party Never Stops – Group Chat News 9.23.21

• A Group Chat exclusive interview with Ali Qureshi, founder of The Car Trackers, to discuss the booming car market. [1:26]
• The Murthy’s and The Bae. [22:00]
• Checking back in with Evergrande. [33:45]
• The party never stops in the resale market. [37:36]
• Billionaire is the new millionaire. [48:33]
• You can now transfer your fake crypto on Robinhood. [50:37]
• Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. [52:28]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:10:00]

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• China Banks Downplay Risks After Evergrande Missed Payments
• China Makes Preparations for Evergrande’s Demise
• EXCLUSIVE: Goat and Gucci CEO invest in resale platform Grailed
• SoftBank banks on pre-owned fashion sector by backing Vestiaire Collective’s €178M funding round
• Toast’s three co-founders are all billionaires after company’s IPO
• Robinhood muscles deeper into Coinbase’s territory with new crypto wallet feature
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Today we're discussing updates on the Gabby Petito story, China's Evergrande crisis and how it could affect the global economy, Google's purchase of an office building in NYC for $2.1 billion, Forbes' claim that UC Berkeley is number 1, Peter Thiel's origin story, the 7.4 million people that watched the Emmys this year, Drake's investment in Dave's Hot Chicken restaurants, As Seen on Social, and more.

Grand or Grande – Group Chat News 9.21.21

• Trial by TikTok: The Gabby Petito case. [1:18]
• EverGRAND or EverGRANDE? Breaking down the situation in China and the potential global impact to the economy. [17:00]
• Google is betting BIG on offices. [33:03]
• Is Berkeley number one? [35:13]
• The origin story of Peter Thiel. [41:42]
• Why award shows cannot win. [49:59]
• Drake’s HOT new investment. [57:34]
• As Seen on Social. [1:02:13]

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• Why Berkeley Is Number One
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Today we've got Ajay Relan of Slauson & Co. to talk about his early stage venture capital firm rooted in inclusion. Then we're talking about TikTok, LVMH's Kenzo naming Nigo as the new designer, the most purchased items on Amazon this year, the debt AOC's dress designer owes, and more.

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Drink More Water – Group Chat News 9.19.21

• A Group Chat exclusive interview with friend of the pod, Ajay Relan, of Slauson & Co. They discuss his early stage venture capital firm rooted in inclusion, and the true meaning of the hustle mentality. [1:23]
• When a True Crime episode plays out LIVE on TikTok. [25:57]
• How streetwear has taken over luxury. [48:03]
• What items were most purchased on Amazon this year? [53:23]
• Ad Break. [57:17]
• Pandora’s box has been opened in the wake of AOC’s ‘Tax the Rich’ dress. [1:00:34]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:08:35]

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Today we're chatting about OpenSea's head of product getting caught in an NFT trading scam, Macau casino's gambling review, the Federer-backed shoemaker that's valued over $11 billion, Canva's $40 billion valuation, roughly half of 2021's debuts trading below the offering price, the legacy of Lucian Grainge, Newsom's defeat of the recall attempt, Congress's investigation into the harmful effects of Instagram on children, Winners, Losers, Content Recommendations, and more.

33 or 34? - Group Chat News 9.16.21

• Apparently the NFT world is all about lying! [3:05]
• China reminding Macau who is boss. [11:53]
• Roger Federer DOESN’T lose. [17:12]
• Coffee is BIG business! [23:33]
• Quarantine was good for Canva. [27:24]
• When it comes to IPO’s, you win some and you lose some. [35:00]
• The exploitation of the poor is on full display. [39:56]
• Congress is out to lunch when it comes to social media. [51:08]
• Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. [57:47]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:10:39]

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Today we're discussing the NFL's kickoff viewership, the VMA's demo ratings, FOX's purchase of TMZ for under $50M, Walmart's announcement that they will not be accepting crypto payments, Apple's iPhone 13 event, Nicki Manaj's refusal of the vaccine, AOC's 'Tax the Rich' dress at the Met Gala, Biden's tax bill, California's recall election, As Seen on Social and more.

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Tax the Rich Chat – Group Chat News 9.14.21

• Fine people on both sides of Nasville. [1:14]
• The NFL just works on TV. [4:22]
• Wait, the VMAs were on? [14:43]
• Is TMZ only worth $50M? [21:00]
• The challenges with crypto. [23:57]
• Have you already pre-ordered the iPhone 13? [26:45]
• Ad Break. [30:00]
• The Met Gala, a highly curated moment for fashion. [31:49]
• Do you think it’s appropriate for someone fighting for the people to attend the most elite event in the world? [34:46]
• Breaking down Biden’s Tax Bill. [49:34]
• Everything you need to know about the California recall election. [53:58]
• As Seen on Social. [1:00:03]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:04:33]

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Today we're recapping NY Fashion Week, the 20th anniversary of 9/11, NFL season starting, the most affordable cities in the U.S., OpenSea's NFT volume being down 50% after an August surge, Facebook's decision to pay $100 million worth of invoices for small businesses, Amazon's purchase of the NFL's 'Sunday Ticket' Package, and more. 

NY Fashion Week – Group Chat News 9.12.21

• Dee’s ‘risky business’ in NYC. [1:21]
• Group Chat x Discord. [27:18]
• Football is BACK! [29:26]
• Don’t settle to go to Oklahoma City. [35:37]
• RIP, NFT’s? [40:44]
• Facebook’s latest moves, good or bad PR? [47:24]
• Amazon x NFL’s Sunday Ticket. [54:36]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [58:33]

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Today we're talking about El Salvador adopting Bitcoin as a national currency, Bitcoin's subsequent price tumble, the plans for a $400 billion new city in the American desert, Tahoe's residents being replaced by bears in wake of the Caldor Fire evacuation, the passing of Michael K. Williams, As Seen on Social, and more.

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The Crypto Crash – Group Chat News 9.7.21

• Anand settles the final score on the Drake/Kanye battle. [3:03]
• Has crypto experienced another wake up call?!  [8:21]
• Will Jeyson build his empire in El Salvador? [18:00]
• Defining what leverging means. [22:53]
• A proof of concept idea to build a new city to make the country a better place. [24:01]
• Ad Break. [30:00]
• The bears are ravagaging Lake Tahoe. [32:38]
• RIP Michael K. Williams. [34:48]
• As Seen on Social. [48:13]

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