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Today we're talking about the Bucks' NBA championship and Giannis Antetokounmpo newfound fame, the NBA's first $1 billion man Lebron James, Tokyo 2020 opening ceremonies, the NFL's warning to unvaccinated players, the surge in Covid cases, Hannity's plea to stop Carlson's vaccine skepticism, Eric Clapton's threat to cancel shows that require attendees to be vaccinated, Rolling Loud Miami, Kanye West's anticipated album Donda, Winners, Losers, Content Recommendations, and more.

Bucks in 6 – Group Chat News 7.22.21

• Bucks in 6! [2:09]
• Lebron is NBA’s first $1 Billion man. [10:39]
• Will you be tuning into the Tokyo 2020 Olympics? [13:44]
• COVID Chat: Cases surging across the country, Tucker Carlson costing lives, plea for vaccinations, and much more. [17:56]
• Call it the ‘Rolling Loud’ variant. [32:00]
• Eric Clapton, shut up and strum. [40:34]
• Hype or not? Kanye West’s new album, ‘Donda’ to be released. [47:42]
• Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. [54:58]
• Group Chat Shout Outs/Announcements. [1:21:05]

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• NFL warns teams could forfeit games, lose money if Covid outbreaks occur among unvaccinated players
• COVID cases are surging, and it's not because of "breakthrough" infections
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• Eric Clapton said he would cancel any shows if the venue requires attendees prove they are vaccinated against Covid-19.
• Kanye West to reveal 'Donda' album at massive Atlanta event
• DeAndre Hopkins: NFL vaccine policy 'making me question my future in the NFL'
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Today we're chatting about Jeff Bezos's Blue Origin space flight, Square's new small business banking, Virgil Abloh's sale of Off-White to LVMH, Robinhood's IPO and $35 billion valuation, the biggest marriage boom since 1984, Caitlyn Jenner's tax returns, As Seen on Social, and more.

Why Space Matters – Group Chat News 7.20.21

• Should the NBA be concerned about their ratings? [1:26]
• Why space matters. [8:50]
• Square to now take on banking. [20:54]
• LVMH is ALL-IN on Virgil Abloh and the Off-White brand. [25:25]
• Breaking down the Robinhood IPO. [30:51]
• Weddings are BOOMING! [36:01]
• Dip and Rip. [45:24]
• Caitlyn Jenner needs money. [47:00]
• As Seen on Social. [50:53]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [58:35]

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• Square launches small business banking
• Virgil Abloh Sells Off-White to LVMH, Deepening Ties With Luxury Conglomerate
• Robinhood asking for $35 billion valuation in its IPO: Here are the 5 most eye-popping disclosures from the filing
• Wedding Guests Are Dreading the Biggest Marriage Boom Since 1984
• Caitlyn Jenner Tax Returns Reveal a Plunge in Income
• Jeff Bezos donates $100 million each to CNN contributor Van Jones and chef Jose Andres
• Kanye West hosting album release listening party for ‘Donda’ in Atlanta
• Trump Ally Tom Barrack Is Charged With Acting as U.A.E. Foreign Agent
• J&J vaccine may be less effective against delta variant; Vegas employees required to wear mask indoors: COVID-19 updates

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Today we're talking about the delta variant, Mykonos's music ban and other restrictions, the mass evacuations in Germany and Belgium, the first positive covid test within the Olympic Village, the 'dangers' of getting a 3rd vaccine dose, hospitalization numbers among unvaccinated Americans, Shein's very fast fashion, Amazon's $80 million purchase of the podcast SmartLess, the guy who paid $30 million for a ticket in Bezos's rocket's scheduling conflict, the increasing life expectancy of humans, and more.

COVID is Backkkk – Group Chat News 7.18.21

• Is Pfizer the new J&J? [1:36]
• Bucks in 6?! [3:15]
• Did Lebron enable his crew to get REALLY rich? [5:18]
• COVID Chat: The problems with mutations and misinformation. [10:05]
• Climate change is real. [29:45]
• Is ‘Shein’ the future of fashion? [33:46]
• Another HUGE acquisition in the podcast space. [42:35]
• So, you say you want to go to outer space? [46:55]
• Living past 110 may be more probable than we think. [51:12]
• Run Club Announcements. [55:26]

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• First case of coronavirus infection inside Olympic Village confirmed six days before Opening Ceremony
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• Shein is the future of fast fashion. Is that a good thing?
• Amazon Acquire Rights to ‘SmartLess’ Podcast for as much as 80 million
• The person who paid $30 million for a ticket into space with Jeff Bezos can't go due to 'scheduling conflicts'
• Study says the probability of living past 110 is on the rise

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Today we're discussing the Delta variant, the 2021 Emmy nominations, the child tax credit stimulus, inflation, lumber's quick cooldown, passport renewals, Facebook planning to pay its creators $1 billion, Oatly's stock falling over 9%, Jackson Palmer's twitter rant, and more

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Fear Porn– Group Chat News 7.15.21

• Is COVID back?! [1:34]
• How to reinvent the award show. [11:01]
• What’s the deal on this child tax credit stimulus? [13:45]
• Does inflation exist in today’s climate? [17:25]
• Is China misstepping when it comes to world dominance? [25:52]
• Why you may want to check your passport. [31:17]
• Ad Break. [33:29]
• Facebook’s latest attempt to compete with TikTok. [34:35]
• Is the oat milk trend a food fad?! [41:51]
• If you can supply, you become front of the line. [45:38]
• You have to be right ONCE to be famous. [49:44]
• Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. [1:00:07]
• Run Club Announcements. [1:06:08]

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Today we're recapping the grand opening of Delilah Las Vegas and all of the celebrity sightings of the weekend. Then we're talking about Gucci's collaboration with the gaming group 100 Thieves, Richard Branson's trip to space and the 17% freefall of Virgin Galactic's stock, and more. 

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Delilah LV - Group Chat News 7.13.21

• Recapping the whirlwind weekend of the opening of Delilah Las Vegas. [1:03]
• Ad Break. [55:38]
• The sentinel moment for gaming. [56:51]
• Richard Branson goes to space. [1:00:43]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:05:12]

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• Gucci To Step Further Into Gaming With 100 Thieves Capsule Collection
• Virgin Galactic falls 17% after it gets set to sell $500 million in stock following Branson’s successful flight

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Today we've got Fresh and Chase Morgan of Henry Masks and Rich Fresh to talk about their success story as entrepreneurs in fashion. Then we're discussing YouTube's Ace family foreclosing their $15 million house, people finding friends on dating apps, Haiti's president assassinated at home, the Tokyo Olympics' state of emergency, the cost of shipping from China skyrocketing, TikTok's advances in technology, Winners, Losers, Content Recommendations, and more.

Do You Have the Mindset? – Group Chat News 7.8.21

• A Group Chat exclusive interview with Fresh and Chase Morgan of Henry Masks and Rich Fresh. They discuss their rags to riches story as entrepreneurs in fashion. [1:20]
• Are social media stars the new athletes? [41:43]
• Looking for a friend without the benefits? [45:27]
• An extension of post-pandemic life? Haitian President assassinated at home. [50:40]
• The Toyko Olympics are setting up to be a disaster. [53:21]
• A series of unfortunate events causing the increase in shipping goods to US from China. [57:00]
• The power of the ‘Tok. [1:02:54]
• Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. [1:14:48]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:23:39]

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Today we're discussing crime in San Francisco, the Israeli study that found the Pfizer vaccine only 64% effective against the Delta variant, the Delta variant's effect on California, the effect of Beijing's crackdown on tech stocks, retail investors' record trading cash inflows, the $35 trillion that belongs to older Americans, hiring incentives, David Geffen's gift to Yale's drama department, Rachel Nichols' race comment, As Seen on Social, and more.

Everyone is Losing Their Sh*t – Group Chat News 7.6.21

• Dee likes things cold. [1:04]
• Being bad at something is miserable. [7:07]
• Crime has kicked up a notch in San Francisco. [9:48]
• People are more mentally fragile than ever. [13:25]
• Delta variant: Fear porn or should we be concerned? [19:56]
• So, you want to do business in China? [30:12]
• Why is it so hard to hire talent? [35:12]
• People are very comfortable with socialism. [45:12]
• When the rich help the most privileged. [51:54]
• You are either for the movement or you’re not. [54:33]
• As Seen on Social. [1:05:33]

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Today we've got Pastor Jeffrey Choi on the podcast to talk about christianity as it relates to politics and the world. Then we're discussing Sha'Carri Richardson's marijuana-related Olympic suspension, the banning of swim caps designed for black hair at the olympics, China's crack-down on the ride-share application Didi, Facebook, Twitter, and Google threatening to quit Hong Kong, and more.

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Pastor Approved – Group Chat News 7.5.21

• The Murthy Brothers are out partying once again without Drama. [1:35]
• The pranksters have become the titans. [11:00]
• A Group Chat exclusive interview with Pastor Jeffrey Choi to talk about Christianity as it relates to politics and the world. [18:02]
• Ad Break. [54:50]
• When the rules have to change. [58:23]
• China operates on ANOTHER level. [1:09:37]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:16:41]

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Today we're chatting with Emily Abbate of the Hurdle podcast about her journey in fitness and her podcast about business, lifestyle, health and wellness. Then we're discussing Disney's removal of its gendered greeting from the Magic Kingdom fireworks show, TikTok's 3 minute video duration change, Facebook's drastic changes to shift instagram towards TikTok's interface, the court overturning Bill Cosby's sexual assault conviction, NCAA athletes cashing in, Robinhood's $70 million fine and IPO filing, Winners, Losers, Content and more.

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Ladies and Gentlemen or Dreamers? - Group Chat News 7.1.21

• A Group Chat exclusive interview with Emily Abbate of the Hurdle podcast to talk about all things health and wellness. [3:15]
• Ad Break. [29:53]
• Drama is athletic. [33:08]
• You are never too old to get a ring. [37:53]
• Has Disney gone to the ‘woke’ side? [40:56]
• Does Zuck have the balls to make a drastic change? [45:55]
• Money talks. [55:32]
• College athletes can NOW monetize their ‘likeness’. [1:01:11]
• Robinhood is a GREAT business. [1:06:27]
• Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations. [1:11:28]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:20:35]

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Today we're discussing the Delta Variant outbreak in Israel, LA County Public Health's mask recommendation, Moderna's rising shares, the skyrocketing of alcohol related incidents on flights, the Nelk Boys, a federal judge throwing out the government antitrust lawsuits against Facebook, Tucker Carlson's viral interview about Bill Gates's 300k acres of farmland, and more.

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Comments Con – Group Chat News 6.29.21

• Recapping the feedback received from the last pod, ‘Fund the Police?’ [1:18]
• Should we be panicked about the Delta Variant? [8:33]
• Is alcohol the root of all problems? [21:50]
• Jeyson’s, aka “New Guy”, night with Travis Scott. [28:46]
• Ad Break. [35:40]
• Who are the ‘Nelk’ Boys? [37:24]
• Is Facebook safe from the Government? [46:07]
• TikTok: The art of our generation? [48:08]
• Tucker Carlson is NOT happy with Bill Gates. [1:00:01]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:06:25]

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