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Today we've got Brian Toll on the pod filling in for Dee and we're discussing Chadwick Boseman's passing, the controversy over Bella Thorne's OnlyFans, Trump's failure to contact Jacob Blake's family about his Kenosha visit, California's plans for reparations for slavery, the U.S. Marshals discovery of 39 previously missing children in Georgia, Trump's tactics vs. Biden's tactics for winning the election, the N.Y.C. tenants that were unknowingly featured in an R.N.C. video, Elon Musk's pig tests for his brain-computer technology, Apple's new search engine to rival Google, an update on TikTok, the bankrupt company Hertz's decision to give executives bonuses, and more.

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RIP Chadwick Boseman – Group Chat News

• Congratulations to The Murthy’s! [2:57]
• Group Chat welcomes, co-host, Brian Toll to the pod on the current/future state of the restaurant/night-life industry & MORE. [5:14]
• RIP Chadwick Boseman. [21:30]
• Dee and Anand interview Rob, aka Ballin, on the importance of having good credit. [25:55]
• A big scandal in OnlyFans land. [35:06]
• Trump playing off people’s fears. [39:13]
• California is a mess! [48:08]
• How is this NOT the biggest news of the week?! [51:17]
• COVID vs. Law and Order. [54:32]
• Pete Reads the Ads. [58:40]
• Is there such a thing as a genius pig? [1:01:54]
• Apple versus Google. [1:06:11]
• What will happen with TikTok? [1:10:13]
• Hertz: A tale of good and bad news. [1:15:00]
• Group Chat Announcements. [1:17:00]

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• N.Y.C. Tenants Say They Were Tricked Into Appearing in R.N.C. Video
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Today we're discussing the NBA walkout in protest of social injustice, Salesforce's layoffs amid high profits, Louisiana and Texas in the wake of hurricane Laura, SLO protest leader Tianna Arata's court case, the low TV ratings for the RNC, Amazon's announcement of the body scanning fitness band Halo, the warning from Facebook about Apple's privacy changes, the warnings Facebook received about the Kenosha militia group, Microsoft teaming up with Walmart to make a deal for TikTok, live streamed Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations, and more.

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America is Burning – Group Chat News

• We know now who has the power. [3:34]
• In what world does everything NOT get politicized?! [12:30]
• Bots are good for business. [19:21]
• Will the NBA season continue? [22:20]
• Read the room Mark! [25:24]
• America is burning. [30:01]
• The fall guy mentality: The story of Tianna Arata. [36:45]
• Be responsible. [39:33]
• Ratings aren’t so good Mr. Trump. [44:42]
• Pete Reads the Ads. [48:51]
• Amazon see’s the massive opportunity in the healthcare space. [51:52]
• Zuck is a tattletale. [57:38]
• Microsoft teaming up with Walmart on TikTok deal. [1:06:35]
• Weekly Winners & Losers. [1:11:55]
• Hottest Content for the Weekend. [1:20:54]
• Group Chat Announcements. [1:29:25]

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• Facebook was warned about a Kenosha militia group that rallied armed counter-protestors to the city
• NBA players agree to resume playoffs after unprecedented walkout in protest of social injustice
• Salesforce Doing Layoffs a Day After Announcing Record-Breaking Profits
• Hurricane Laura smashes parts of Louisiana and Texas, killing 4 and leaving widespread wind damage
• What’s happening with Tianna Arata’s case? Could the SLO protest leader go to prison?
• TV Ratings for Republican Convention take a plunge
• Amazon announces Halo, a fitness band and app that scans your body and voice
• Facebook warns advertisers on Apple privacy changes
• Microsoft working with Walmart on TikTok deal
• Bears Disavow Brian Urlacher After Social Media Post on NBA Protests
• Activision is giving away 10,000 beta keys for Call of Duty: Black Ops Cold War this weekend
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Today we're discussing the University of Alabama's 500 new COVID cases in one week, the first night of the RNC, Kellyanne Conway's decision to step down at the end of the month, Richard Spencer's endorsement of Biden, billionaire Barry Sternlicht's endorsement of Biden, the man who was shot by the police in Kenosha, Lionel Messi's announcement that he wants to leave Barcelona, Travis Scott's new collab with McDonald's, Bella Thorne's $2 million week on OnlyFans, Nike's decision to drop Zappos, Belk, and Dillards, the Falwells business partner who claims to have had an affair with the couple, American Airlines' decision to cut 19,000 jobs but October, the Dow Jones industrial average leaving out Exxon and adding in tech companies, As Seen on Social, and more.

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Drama Needs to Get Shtoop'd – Group Chat News

• Drama needs a support group. [2:07]
• Masks solve a lot of our problems. [12:00]
• The major takeaways from night 1 of the Republican National Convention (RNC). [17:00]
• Let’s do the Potomac Two Step! [26:00]
• Kellyanne Conway is out. [30:44]
• Justice for James Blake. [32:18]
• Pete Reads the Ads. [45:10]
• Lionel Messi wants out of Barcelona. [47:33]
• Travis Scott x McDonald’s, coming soon! [52:13]
• OnlyFans is playing the long game and getting A-List talent. [57:05]
• Nike is going all-in on e-commerce. [1:06:35]
• ‘Shtooping’ with the Falwell's. [1:10:38]
• Is American Airlines foreshadowing the future of the travel industry? [1:17:53]
• The Dow Jones is switching things up in a major way. [1:21:47]
• As Seen on Social. [1:29:30]
• Group Chat Announcements. [1:33:00]

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• An RNC speaker said cops would be 'smart' to racially profile her own son
• Richard Spencer Backs Joe Biden, Says 'MAGA/Alt-Right Moment is Over'
• Billionaire Barry Sternlicht says he'd vote for Biden because U.S. needs to heal
• The Potomac two-step: Will no one stand up to the corruption in the FBI, DOJ, and CIA?
• Kellyanne Conway To Leave White House At The End Of The Month
• Man Shot by Police in Kenosha Was Wanted for Sexual Assault
• Jacob Blake Paralyzed From Waist Down After Being Shot In Back By Police, Father Says
• Lionel Messi tells Barcelona he wants to leave the club
• Travis Scott's Upcoming Collaboration With McDonald's Confirmed in Leaked Memo
• Bella Thorne has made $2 million on OnlyFans in less than a week. A movie is next
• Nike cuts ties with Zappos, Belk, Dillards, and others
• Business partner of Falwells says he had affair with the power couple
• American Airlines to Cut 19,000 Jobs by Oct. 1 When Federal Stimulus Ends
• Dow Jones industrial average ditches Exxon, adds tech names in biggest overhaul since 2013
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Today we're discussing the legacy of Kobe Bryant, if businesses will delay their Labor Day reopening plans, Trump's plasma treatment authorization, Portland's police allowing a civil war between the Proud Boys and Antifa, California's second and third largest wildfires raging, NASA's discovery of an asteroid that will hit earth right before election day, Lori Loughlin and Mossimo's prison sentences, the criminal tax inquiry against billionaire Robert Smith, the rebellious actions of Kellyanne Conway's daughter Claudia, Kim Jong-Un's coma, TikTok's plans to challenge the ban set by Trump, Fatburger's purchase of Johnny Rockets, the success of Panera's unlimited coffee, and more.

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Happy Birthday Kobe – Group Chat News

• Happy Birthday Kobe! [2:05]
• Pete’s famous. [13:00]
• A conversation with Rob (aka @Ballin) on a special discount from Hassell Cattle Company. Act NOW! [15:50]
• We are not opening because we have a plan. [22:40]
• Trump is rolling the ultimate dice. [26:41]
• Are people over the coronavirus? [32:15]
• Oh sure, an asteroid may be heading our way. [33:55]
• Portland, the epicenter of “wokeness.” [37:35]
• California wildfires are out of hand. [49:57]
• Pete Reads the Ads. [53:00]
• Some real rich people ride or die stuff. [54:51]
• Billionaire Robert Smith’s fall from grace. [1:02:39]
• Kellyanne Conway’s daughter is VERY active on social media. [1:08:56]
• You are not fooling me twice Kim Jong-Un. [1:11:38]
• Is TikTok here to stay?! [1:15:05]
• Fatburger just ‘stole’ Johnny Rockets. [1:19:40]
• Panera cashing in on the ‘long-term’ customer. [1:22:37]
• Group Chat Announcements. [1:25:27]

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Today we're discussing Trump's feud with Goodyear Tires, Steve Bannon being charged with fraud tied to Trump's border wall, the triple-amputee Iraq vet and his wife (a star of TikTok) and their stolen border wall money, the 19-year old in Kansas who won the senate primary race after admitting to blackmail, revenge porn, and bullying, the way China's national security laws will affect higher education, power being cut off to TikTok star Bryce Hall's mansion after a massive party, Lyft's suspended operations in CA, Instagram's new "suggested posts," whether Barstool's Portnoy has COVID or not, Palantir's decision to move their headquarters to Colorado, Airbnb's confidential filing for IPO with SEC, live streamed Winners, Losers, and Content Recommendations, and more.

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Denver is the New Austin – Group Chat News

• Trump has beef with Goodyear. [2:50]
• Anand, Group Chat White House Press Correspondent. [9:00]
• We need some good revenge porn on the Democratic side. [11:10]
• Steve Bannon is a crook and every day is a Simpsons episode. [18:22]
• The new Cold War. [24:30]
• Bryce Hall versus everyone. [28:52]
• Pete Reads the Ads. [42:58]
• Uber/Lyft versus California. The fight rages on. [44:30]
• Denver is the new Austin. [47:15]
• Airbnb: Public or private, pick one. [51:10]
• Instagram wants more screen time. [54:54]
• Does Dave Portnoy have the ‘Rona? [58:55]
• Weekly Winners & Losers. [1:05:37]
• Hottest Content for the Weekend. [1:12:21]
• Group Chat Shout Outs. [1:14:19]

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Today we're discussing Amazon's office space expansion, the health concerns over alcohol consumption amidst the pandemic, University of North Carolina's decision to revert to online classes, the potential change in Chinese student enrollment, Wuhan's pool party, the DNC, Ryan Reynolds' Aviation Gin selling for $610 million, Ron Meyer's stepping down from NBCUniversal Vice Chairman, Bud Light's job posting for a 'chief meme officer,' Warner Music Group's $85 million purchase of an instagram meme account, Oracle's interest in TikTok, Robinhood's $11.2 billion valuation, Walmart's competition for Amazon's business, As Seen on Social, and more.

 

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Trump May Win – Group Chat News

• The Silicon Valley tech rush to Austin. Should I move? [4:58]
• How Trump may win. [12:21]
• Amazon is betting on the future. [22:25]
• Addiction is through the roof! [25:30]
• Ryan Reynolds’ BIG payout. [30:40]
• To open up or not to open up. [34:55]
• Who is the swing voter? [37:24]
• Recapping the DNC, celebrities hurt more than they help. [39:27]
• In news from China... [49:47]
• Pete Reads the Ads. [54:45]
• These old Hollywood people have too much power. [57:45]
• ‘Meme’ marketing is real! [1:03:05]
• There is a new hat in the ring to buy TikTok. [1:09:17]
• Business is booming over at Robinhood. [1:10:02]
• Is owning Tesla stock a hustle? [1:11:20]
• As Seen on Social. [1:15:33]
• Group Chat Announcements. [1:22:47]

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Today we're discussing Amazon's office space expansion, the health concerns over alcohol consumption amidst the pandemic, University of North Carolina's decision to revert to online classes, the potential change in Chinese student enrollment, Wuhan's pool party, the DNC, Ryan Reynolds' Aviation Gin selling for $610 million, Ron Meyer's stepping down from NBCUniversal Vice Chairman, Bud Light's job posting for a 'chief meme officer,' Warner Music Group's $85 million purchase of an instagram meme account, Oracle's interest in TikTok, Robinhood's $11.2 billion valuation, Walmart's competition for Amazon's business, As Seen on Social, and more.

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Today we're discussing the death of Donald Trump's younger brother Robert, the House's oversight of the Postal Service, Trump's new Triller account, the new, NBA-funded saliva-based COVID test, the recent exodus of wealthy citizens from Los Angeles, the blackouts ordered in California, the 9/11 tribute being reinstated, Taylor Swift's outrage about Trump's desire to defund the USPS, the Uber/Lyft shutdown in California, Apple's removal of Fortnite from the App Store, Gymshark's General Atlantic investment,

Today we've got Anthony Saleh in the studio filling in for Anand and we're doing an exclusive interview with the Dolan twins. Then we're discussing the 2,000 students, teachers, and staff from only 5 states who have been forced to quarantine, BU's new policy that issues degrees to students who pass away before graduating, the Florida sheriff who banned employees and visitors from wearing masks, Trump's blocking of Postal Service funding, the TikTok-er who used fake followers to game the system, the future o

Today we're discussing Biden's VP pick, the poll showing 1 in 3 citizens of this country would refuse a free vaccine for COVID, the amount of masks in the ocean vs. jellyfish, the TSA's finding of 3x as many guns as July of 2019 despite having 75% less passengers, the San Andreas fault and what it could mean for earthquakes in LA, Russia's approval of a COVID vaccine before reaching final trials, the resignation of Lebanon's PM and cabinet, Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai's arrest, Trump's relaxed reaction to an