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Today we're chatting about ECD Las Vegas being postponed to October, Biden's 43.4% capital gains tax for the wealthy, the anti-Asian hate crimes bill, the shooting of Ma'Khia Bryant, Amazon's new palm scanner, Amazon's salon featuring augmented reality technology, UiPath setting the record for the largest US software IPO in history, the house in the Hamptons that is being rented for 2 million this summer, TikTok's content curation method, MyHi's sponsored segment of Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations, and more.

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Tax the Rich – Group Chat News 4.22.21

• Fridays are a good time for complaining. [1:19]
• Live events are coming back! [3:04]
• Size matters A LOT! [10:40]
• The potential detriments of the proposed capital gains tax increase. [15:43]
• Senate passes anti-Asian hate crimes bill. [28:25]
• Why we must understand the issues rather than run to our sides. [31:58]
• Amazon continues to innovate and dominate. [40:11]
• Is UiPath a scam? [46:35]
• Do you want to be in the Hamptons this summer? [49:43]
• How TikTok is playing chess while the rest are playing checkers. [52:15]
• Winners, Losers & Content brought to you by MyHi. [57:26]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:08:22]

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• EDC Las Vegas postponed to October, founder says
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• Biden Eyeing Capital Gains Tax as High as 43.4% for Wealthy
• Senate overwhelmingly passes anti-Asian hate crimes bill
• Ma'Khia Bryant's neighbor insists police had no choice but to shoot
• LeBron James Called Out Over Ties to China After Deleted Ma'Khia Bryant Tweet
• Amazon is bringing palm-scanning payment system to Whole Foods stores
• Amazon Opens East London Salon, Featuring Augmented Reality and “Point-and-Learn” Technology
• UiPath climbs 23% in stock market debut after one of largest US software IPOs in history
• A house just rented in the Hamptons for $2 million for the summer
• How TikTok Chooses Which Songs Go Viral
• The Baker and the Beauty | Netflix

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Today we're talking about the conviction of Derek Chauvin, the 400 convictions of a suspected Virginia officer that might be overturned, Clubhouse installs, Oatly's IPO filing, Netflix's earnings, Apple's new announcements, the European Super League, and more.

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Justice – Group Chat News 4.20.21

• Justice has been served in the conviction of Derek Chauvin. [1:10]
• Addressing the conversation of defunding the police. [5:06]
• This is just the beginning of change in a systemic system. [20:26]
• Clubhouse is tanking! [23:40]
• Why losses don’t matter when you go public. [32:43]
• Are you still watching Netflix? [37:42]
• Group Chat’s hot takes on Apple’s newest announcements. [40:34]
• Are you excited about the European Super League? [47:58]
• Is Dogecoin a pile of sh**!? [52:22]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:06:25]

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• Derek Chauvin guilty in death of George Floyd
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• Clubhouse Monthly App Installs Are Slipping, According to Data
• Oatly Reveals Growing Losses, Revenue in U.S. IPO Filing
• Netflix reports dramatic slowdown in subscribers
• Here’s everything Apple just announced: New iPad Pros, colorful iMacs, AirTags and more
• Apple Announces Paid Podcast Subscriptions to Rival Spotify
• European Super League explained: Chelsea, Manchester City ask to leave project; teams in and out; news, reax
• Dogecoin Drops 20 Percent Despite Fans' 'Doge Day' Attempts To Push Up Price
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Today we've got an interview with TJ Stouder, co-founder and CEO of MyHi, to talk about the THC version of his stirring STIKs. Then we're discussing the Jake Paul/ Ben Askren fight, the child that was dragged under a Peloton treadmill, Bitcoin's tumble, the tax pitfalls of Robinhood, the lack of rental cars, the substantial amount of unused vaccines, how much Apple pays musicians per stream, the $465 million first season of Amazon's Lord of the Rings series, and more.

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Jake Paul for the Win – Group Chat News 4.18.21

• A Group Chat exclusive interview with friend of the pod, TJ Stouder, co-founder and CEO of MyHi. They discuss the THC version of his stirring STIKs. [1:06]
• Ad Break. [12:17]
• Jake Paul for the win! [13:32]
• Peloton is under some serious fire. [27:02]
• Why you must have a strong stomach if you want to be in the crypto world. [31:02]
• The tax pitfalls of Robinhood. [37:23]
• Where did all the rental cars go?! [42:43]
• Get poked or no entry. [51:03]
• Apple versus Spotify: Which side do you stand on? [57:47]
• A big win for the hobbits and nerds. [1:01:41]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:05:55]

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• Pete Davidson Joins Snoop Dogg's Commentator Team for Jake Paul vs. Askren Fight
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• Bitcoin tumbles from recent high as cryptocurrencies take weekend hit
• New Investors Discover Tax Pitfalls of Robinhood and Other Trading Apps
• Wait, Where Did All the Rental Cars Go?
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• Amazon’s ‘Lord of the Rings’ series will cost at least $465 million for first season

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Today we're joined by Anthony Saleh, @Dude_Br0, to celebrate the coinbase IPO and talk crypto. Then we're discussing E11EVEN MIAMI's announcement that they're accepting bitcoin, GumGum raising $75 million, Bezos's final letter as an Amazon CEO, the death of Bernie Madoff, the report claiming Trump's 2016 campaign shared info with Russian Intelligence, Squarespace's direct listing, NFL's partnership with Caesars Entertainment, DraftKings, and FanDuel, the CEO of Pfizer's claim that a third dose will be needed within 12 months, Jaleel White's Purple Urkle cannabis brand, Winners, Losers, Content Recommendations, and more.

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Nas & Coinbase – Group Chat News 4.15.21

• Dee is not the one to be picking horses. [0:14]
• “If you want to build generational wealth then you have to take risks that are out of the norm.” Anthony Saleh joins the guys to celebrate the Coinbase IPO and talk all things crypto. [2:32]
• Everyone in America found out what Bitcoin was this week! [27:51]
• What financial products can crypto create businesses around? [33:33]
• Ad Break. [41:35]
• Breaking down Jeff Bezos’ final letter as CEO. [42:30]
• The symbolic passing of Bernie Madoff. [48:12]
• The streets are always watching Mr. Trump. [48:52]
• The Stock Market and US consumption to the moon! [54:00]
• Is a third vaccine dose needed? [57:18]
• Jaleel White launches Purple Urkle Cannabis. [1:02:33]
• Weekly Winners & Losers. [1:04:14]
• Hottest Content for the Weekend. [1:13:00]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:19:35]

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• A Surprise Winner From Coinbase’s Direct Listing? Rapper Nas
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• Jeff Bezos in his final letter as Amazon CEO: 'The world wants you to be typical. Don’t let it happen'
• Bernie Madoff Dead at 82; Disgraced Investor Ran Biggest Ponzi Scheme in History
• No Hoax: New Report Says Trump’s 2016 Campaign Shared Info With Russian Intelligence
• Squarespace Is Planning Direct Listing Instead of IPO
• Pfizer CEO says third Covid vaccine dose likely needed within 12 months
• ‘Steve Urkel’ Actor Jaleel White Launches Purple Urkle Cannabis Brand With 710 Labs
• Dogecoin spikes 300% in a week, stoking fears of a cryptocurrency bubble
• NBA roundtable: How does Jamal Murray's torn ACL affect the Nuggets' championship hopes?
• Detroit chief: Rep. Tlaib’s tweets about police ‘disgusting’
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Today we're chatting about the closing of the Cinerama Dome and ArcLight, Pacific Theaters, the FDA's decision to put a pause on the J&J vaccine, the 7-year high of NYC toll traffic, what will drive employees back to the office, the Saudi leader's yacht housing an original Leonardo da Vinci work, Bitcoin's record high, the anticipated coinbase IPO, Microsoft's major acquisitions, home gym startup Tempo's raising of $220 million, Sony's additional investment of $200 million in Epic Games, Twitch's more than doubled viewership in the last year, As Seen on Social, and more.

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Hindus Strike Back – Group Chat News 4.12.21

• The early reviews are in on Pancapitalist... [1:05]
• BIG win for Hindus. [5:05]
• Bubble “influencer” Chat. [11:07]
• Are you flooding your local movie theater chain? [15:21]
• Two Johnson’s can’t make a right. [22:36]
• NYC is back baby. [30:59]
• The pros and cons of working from home. [35:05]
• When you have endless money... [38:19]
• Bitcoin and Coinbase to the moon! [42:19]
• Ad Break. [55:17]
• Microsoft has mastered business to business. [58:14]
• Why is Tempo so high in demand? [1:00:07]
• Gamers are not going outside. [1:02:15]
• Another win for Mr. Bezos. [1:04:18]
• As Seen on Social. [1:05:47]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:12:00]

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• NYC Toll Traffic at Seven-Year High as U.S. Travel Rebounds
• ‘Fear of Missing Out’ Will Drive Workers Back Into the Office
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• Microsoft looks to leapfrog Big Tech competitors with major acquisitions
• Home gym startup Tempo raises $220M to meet surge in demand for its workout device
• Sony adds $200M to its investment in Epic Games
• Twitch viewership more than doubled over the last year
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• White Claw's latest hard seltzer is even boozier
• Masters champ Hideki Matsuyama was spotted at airport carrying his green jacket around like any other jacket

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Today we're chatting about the Masters' pimento cheese shirt, the golf courses that are becoming E-Commerce warehouses, the passing of DMX at the age of 50, the passing of Prince Philip at the age of 99, the Virginia police officer that pulled a gun on a black army lieutenant at a traffic stop, LA county's plans to return beach property seized from a black family, the $1.6 billion valuation of Kim Kardashian's Skims brand, Jessica Alba's Honest Company filing for an IPO, and more.

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Golf Chat – Group Chat News 4.11.21

• Dee is BIG on Home Depot. [3:05]
• It’s hugs and kisses for Dee in 2021. [10:10]
• All the information you didn’t want to know about the Masters. [11:41]
• The surprising must-have fashion item at the Masters. [15:05]
• Golf needs a vibe. [19:47]
• Ad Break. [25:51]
• RIP DMX. [29:42]
• RIP Prince Phillip. [36:00]
• If there’s any time you should come to your senses. [39:21]
• LA County seeks to return Bruce’s Beach Property which was seized from a black family. [43:26]
• Are the Kardashian’s the new Walton’s? [46:09]
• Will Jessica Alba’s Honest Company go public? [53:33]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [55:58]

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• ‘Nothing less than a giant’: Rapper-actor DMX dies at 50
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• Police accused of threatening, pulling gun on Black Army lieutenant during Virginia traffic stop
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• Kim Kardashian's Skims brand valued at $1.6 billion in latest funding
• Jessica Alba's Honest Company is filing for an IPO after selling $189 million worth of diapers and wipes in 2020

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Today we're chatting about App Annie's 2021 Mobile Report, the 1/3 of COVID-19 survivors diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder within six months, Instacart and DoorDash's credit card launch, Snap's purchase of Screenshop, Tom Brady's NFT platform, Aaron Rodgers' push to host Jeopardy full-time, Diddy's open letter to corporations, Netflix's purchase of Kanye West's 21-year docuseries, Winners, Losers, Content Recommendations, and more.

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Evan Spiegel is a Genius – Group Chat News 4.8.21

• Pete’s more dog than data. Breaking down the state of mobile in 2021. [2:22]
• A very scary statistic surrounding COVID survivors. [20:49]
• Do you have loyalty towards Instacart or DoorDash? [28:17]
• Ad Break. [30:35]
• Is Facebook aging out? [32:51]
• Tom Brady is launching NFT Platform, will it succeed? [41:22]
• Aaron Rodger’s newest gig may surprise you. [43:09]
• Diddy has got something to say. [45:19]
• Netflix with the steal of the century! [50:16]
• Weekly Winners & Losers. [55:31]
• Hottest Content for the Weekend. [1:03:38]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:06:46]

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• Reuters Science: A third of COVID-19 survivors in a study of more than 230,000 mostly American patients were diagnosed with a brain or psychiatric disorder within six months, suggesting the pandemic could lead to a wave of mental and neurological problems, scientists said
• Instacart and DoorDash Plan to Launch Their Own Credit Cards
• Snap Quietly Buys Screenshop To Propel Clothes Shopping
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• This NFL Superstar Wants to Be the Full-Time Host of ‘Jeopardy!’
• Diddy: We’re done letting corporations manipulate our culture into believing incremental progress is acceptable action. IF YOU LOVE US, PAY US.
• Netflix has bought Kanye West docuseries 21 years in the making for $30M
• Netflix Inks Deal for Rights to Sony Movies, Including Coming ‘Spider-Man’ Films
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Today we're scoffing about Newsom's decision to fully reopen Los Angeles June 15th, the $900 billion worth of online sales in the U.S. in 2020, the 80,000 retail stores that UBS predicts will close by 2026, Topp's SPAC deal with Mudrick Capital Acquisition, ESPN's decision to fire Paul Pierce over a social media video, As Seen on Social, and more.

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Strokes and Scoffs – Group Chat News 4.6.21

• A Group Chat exclusive interview with a friend of the pod, Vice. They discuss the Mile-A-Day Challenge, his new job, and much more. [2:18]
• California is back baby! [17:42]
• Just a group of friends stroking together. [20:24]
• Pancapitalist podcast is coming! [28:40]
• Ecommerce versus retail: Who is here to stay? [30:42]
• Ad Break. [37:55]
• The fallout from hedge fund Archegos Capital collapse. [39:46]
• Have SPAC’s fallen out of favor in the public markets? [51:24]
• Coinbase going public is nothing to scoff at. [53:50]
• Paul Pierce playing checkers with Disney and the mouse got fooled! [1:08:53]
• As Seen on Social. [1:16:43]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:24:42]

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• More retail pain ahead: UBS predicts 80,000 stores will close in the U.S. by 2026
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• Coinbase estimates Q1 revenue jumped nine-fold to about $1.8 billion ahead of public market debut
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• ESPN fires NBA analyst Paul Pierce after he posted a video of himself 'smoking a blunt' while half-naked women twerked in the background
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• YouTube declines to ban video with anti-Asian lyrics amid staff outcry

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Today we're chatting about Scooter Braun's $1 billion sale of Ithaca holdings, Elon Musk's decision to join the Endeavor board, the CDC's statement about vaccinated people traveling with low risk, Americans' dream vacation spots, Rege-Jean Page's departure from Bridgerton, and more.

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