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Today we're chatting about the economy boom, Tonal's $250 million raised, the Compass IPO, the decline of NFTs, Alabama's decision to ban yoga classes in school for 28 years out of a fear of hinduism, Winners, Losers, Content Recommendations, an interview with NFL star Chris Hogan, and more. 

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Socialism Doesn't Get You Laid – Group Chat News 4.1.21

• ‘Where Kathy’s Meet’ is off to a HUGE success! [4:15]
• Shout out to Kevion! [5:54]
• Things are looking up for the United States. [9:05]
• Why Tonal?! [21:57]
• Are we experiencing IPO fatigue? [29:54]
• NFTs, burn them to the ground! [33:00]
• Will the cream always rise to the top? [37:02]
• Pop Culture Bubble Hour. [40:10]
• Views from outside the bubble, brought to you by Group Chat. [48:52]
• Weekly Winners & Losers. [51:54]
• Hottest Content for the Weekend. [1:03:17]
• A Group Chat exclusive interview with Superbowl Champion Chris Hogan. They discuss his break from the NFL, his next big career moves, and much more. [1:08:50]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:24:09]

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• Alabama's 28-year ban on yoga in schools over fears it would 'convert students to Hinduism' stalls after lawmakers reach a tie-vote in senate
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• You pale c***ksucker': Michael Rapaport releases homophobic rant by Nets star Kevin Durant after the actor criticized him for being 'sensitive' in a post-game interview
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Today we've got an interview with Brandin Cohen of Liquid I.V. to hear his success story and find out what he's going to do with all his money. Then we're discussing Chinatown Market's decision to change their name in response to social media, Dapper Labs' (of NBA Top Shot) $2.6 billion valuation, Substack's $650 million valuation, Cameo's $1 billion valuation, Spotify's competition for Clubhouse, As Seen on Social, and more.

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Rich, 33, & Single | Group Chat News 3.30.21

• A Group Chat exclusive interview with Brandin Cohen of Liquid I.V. They discuss building a successful ground business, creating a movement, and the importance of betting on yourself. [2:26]
• Ad break. [37:14]
• Where in the world has Anand been? [40:41]
• Chinatown Market brand is the latest victim of the cancel culture squad. [47:21]
• NFTs are here to stay! [59:50]
• What is Substack and is it a worthy investment? [1:04:36]
• Cameo is making BIG moves! [1:09:20]
• Spotify is launching its own Clubhouse competitor. [1:12:50]
• As Seen on Social. [1:16:36]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:25:43]

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Today we're chatting about ThredUp's 43% jump out of the gate, the changes to Georgia's voting laws, new conspiracy theories about the missing Malaysian Airlines flight, the link between smoking and obesity, Lil Nas X's "Satan Shoes" made with human blood, and more.

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President Dee 2044 – Group Chat News 3.28.21

• A Group Chat exclusive interview with Ash Mokhber, founder of Khan. They discuss the importance of having a daily skincare routine, and a valuable lesson all entrepreneurs need to hear. [2:36]
• Drama still has clout. [15:47]
• Are there more annoying people than there are creators? [19:13]
• Why are marketplaces in fashion worth so much money?! [22:03]
• The Georgia voting overhaul explained. [27:52]
• What drives people to accept conspiracy theories? [31:35]
• The unpopular reason why obesity rates are shooting through the roof. [38:53]
• Lil Nas X, the master troll. [46:44]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [51:07]

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• New conspiracy theory claims US Air Force shot down MH370 in a failed bid to intercept it and seize electronic equipment on its way to China
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Today we're chatting about Jensen Karp-- the shrimp tail cereal guy, Discord's potential $10 billion sale, Prince Harry's new tech executive job, Nike and Adidas feeling the heat over social media over Xinjiang, the $9.5 billion worth of shipments being blocked by a grounded Suez Canal mega-ship, crypto's social media-- BitClout, Rutgers University requiring students to be vaccinated, Winners, Losers, Content Recommendations, and more.

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Buy the Dip – Group Chat News 3.25.21

• The tales of Shrimp Toast Crunch. [3:23]
• You seem to have forgotten about Microsoft. [15:07]
• Things are going well for Prince Harry. [19:41]
• The power struggle between big government, social media, and these large companies. [24:13]
• The disaster in the Suez Canal. [31:33]
• Ad Break. [35:36]
• What the hell is BitClout and it is a scam? [37:09]
• Rutgers University taking a stand when it comes to the vaccine. [47:08]
• Weekly Winners & Losers. [54:54]
• Hottest Content for the Weekend. [1:07:00]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:14:26]

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• Internet turns on Jensen Karp, ‘manipulative’ shrimp tail cereal man
• Discord exploring sale that could be worth more than $10 billion
• Prince Harry lands new job as a tech executive
• Nike, Adidas join brands feeling Chinese social media heat over Xinjiang
• Grounded Suez Canal mega-ship is blocking shipments worth $9.5BILLION per day with 'enormous' consequences for global economy as rescue chief warns it could be stuck for WEEKS
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• Crypto social network BitClout arrives with a bevy of high-profile investors — and skeptics
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• Rutgers University to require Covid-19 vaccine for students attending in the fall
• Andy Enfield guides USC’s rise out of obscurity and into Sweet 16
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Today we're talking about the perks rewarding COVID vaccinations, Leon Black's leave from Apollo Global Management, the Colorado shooter facing 10 counts of murder, the active shooter in a Veterans home in Yountville, humanoid Sophia's NFT art, an interview with Ian Rogers and Pascal Gauthier of Ledger about NFTS, Crypto, and more.

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Tim's the New Wolf of Wall Street – Group Chat News 3.23.21

• Tim is bossing up in 2021. [2:41]
• Are you in to get vaccinated for the perks? [11:18]
• When journalist step up. [16:30]
• Will these recent mass shootings bring back the gun control issue? [19:35]
• Is this NFT business getting out of control? [30:15]
• A Group Chat exclusive interview with Ian Rogers and Pascal Gauthier of Ledger. They discuss NFTs, the importance of Crypto, and more. [36:45]
• Ad Break. [1:17:43]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:19:10]

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• NFT digital artwork by humanoid robot Sophia up for auction
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Today we've got a DD on DD (deep dive on David Dobrik), then we're talking about Miami's new curfew in the midst of spring break, Tokyo's decision to bar overseas spectators to attend the Olympics, the huge spike in alcohol sales in 2020, China's $15 billion fast fashion retailer Shein, Goldman Sachs' inhumane 95-hour weeks, a lesson on what being asexual means, and more.

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Too Much D – Group Chat News 3.21.21

• A Group Chat Deep Dive on David Dobrik and a timeline of allegations and controversies. [2:53]
• Is the party over in Miami? [33:40]
• How the Tokyo Olympics will look like every other sporting event this year. [40:34]
• Ad Break. [42:50]
• What was your level of alcohol consumption last year? [46:13]
• Shein, the fast fashion retailer you have never heard of. [51:40]
• The culture of a bank analyst. [58:13]
• Looking at the life of an asexual person. [1:03:49]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:15:20]

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• Goldman Sachs analysts say they work 95-hour weeks and endure 'inhumane' treatment
• Young people who've come out as asexual reveal what it's REALLY like to have zero attraction to others - and say they're tired of being told 'you just haven't met the right person yet'

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Today we're discussing the massage parlor shootings in Atlanta, how Americans are spending their stimulus, Putin and Biden exchanging insults, Coinbase's $68 valuation, Lamborghini's record profits, Kanye West's net worth, Winners, Losers, Content Recommendations, and more.

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Crypto Gives Economic Freedom – Group Chat News 3.18.21

• The world's richest Anand. [2:29]
• How do we as a society get over racism? [7:16]
• How will you be spending your stimulus? [28:30]
• Biden versus Putin: The new beef in town. [37:35]
• Big news for the world of crypto. [41:02]
• Is Clubhouse over? [43:30]
• How is Lamborghini reporting record profits?! [48:58]
• What is Kayne truly worth? [52:45]
• Weekly Winners & Losers. [57:45]
• Hottest Content for the Weekend. [1:13:39]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:16:43]

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Today's chat is about the Grammys' low ratings, the suspension of the AstraZeneca vaccine in Germany, France, and Italy, Moderna testing on young children, the slip in retail sales, the over $1.1 million bidding war on Elon Musk's NFT tweet, the $23 billion fortune of Stripe's Founders, retail's bitcoin traders challenging wall street buyers, Biden's tax plan that focuses on people earning over $400,000, an interview with Darshan Somashekar-- Co-Founder of EasyBib, As Seen on Social, and more.

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Ask if AstraZeneca's Right for You – Group Chat News 3.16.21

• It’s time to reinvent the award show. [3:32]
• The problems with taking the media and governments as gospel without actually looking at data. [15:17]
• The Biden bucks are here! Will you be spending this weekend? [27:44]
• Elon Musk doesn’t care about anything but staying relevant. [30:39]
• The Stripe Founders are celebrating. [37:52]
• What’s the best seltzer in the game? [40:47]
• Menlo Coin. [46:08]
• Big Money Biden’s latest tax hikes. [48:25]
• As Seen on Social. [53:22]
• A Group Chat exclusive interview with Darshan Somashekar. They discuss his first startup helping college students site their papers to his current venture into gaming. [57:23]
• Ad Break. [1:11:10]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:14:21]

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• Retail Sales, Manufacturing Slip Ahead of Expected Spring Rebound
• Tesla’s ‘Technoking’ Musk Joins Long Line of Odd Job Titles
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• Biden’s Planned Tax Hike to Hit People Earning Over $400,000 Hardest
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Today we're talking about the rollout of stimulus checks, Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand's call for Cuomo to resign, Italy's Easter lockdown, Barstool's launch of their vodka Pink Whitney, an interview with Dr. Jonathan Leary of Remedy Place about the world's first social wellness club, and more.

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LA is BACK! - Group Chat News 3.14.21

• The Murthy Brothers acting like it 2019! [3:01]
• Who doesn’t want daylight?! [9:10]
• Has the stimmy hit for you? [10:33]
• Italy is great for “woke.” [15:40]
• Are the guys of Group Chat liberal snowflakes? [19:54]
• The latest on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s call to resign. [25:24]
• The HUGE value the Barstool entity has on so many businesses. [27:19]
• A Group Chat exclusive interview with Dr. Jonathan Leary of Remedy Place, the world’s first social wellness club. [33:11]
• Ad Break. [1:05:38]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:08:08]

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• How Barstool Sports and 2 retired NHL players launched Pink Whitney, America's fastest-growing flavored vodka

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Today we're celebrating the Coupang IPO, the Roblox $41.9 billion IPO, Grab's SPAC merger, the $69 million NFT sale of Beeple, Amazon's grocery chain launch, a reflection on the 1-year anniversary of the lockdown,  Winners, Losers, Content Recommendations, and more.

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IPO ANAND – Group Chat News 3.11.21

• What’s the deal CNBC?! [1:56]
• Neil Shah, quietly killing the game. [6:06]
• Big day for Roblox! [17:51]
• The real reason why SPACs exist. [20:07]
• NFTs, all money laundering? [23:43]
• Amazon is coming to disrupt the grocery chain business. [29:24]
• Group Chat March Madness Bracket Challenge is here! [35:40]
• Reflecting on the pandemic one year later. [38:22]
• Weekly Winners & Losers. [57:27]
• Hottest Content for the Weekend. [1:03:23]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:08:20]

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