CNET’s Abrar Al-Heeti joins Dave Weekly on Hotline for a fast-paced dive into the latest tech headlines. They discuss OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT Atlas, a browser that could challenge Google Chrome; Amazon’s plan to replace half a million warehouse jobs with robots; and a new Waymo–DoorDash partnership bringing food via self-driving cars. The conversation also touches on AI deepfakes in Hollywood and the growing role of artificial intelligence in every corner of modern life

Entertainment journalist Kristyn Burtt joins Dave Weekly on Hotline to break down the surprising fallout from the Jimmy Kimmel suspension, as Disney and Hulu lose millions of subscribers before bringing him back. The two also mark Johnny Carson’s 100th birthday with a look at late-night nostalgia, reveal the casting of Coleman Domingo as the Cowardly Lion in Wicked for Good, and laugh about how Hallmark and Great American Family kicked off Christmas movie season in mid-October. Hollywood gossip, nostalgia, and seasonal cheer—all in one packed segment

Chef Paul Smith joins Dave Weekly on Hotline to reveal that he’s stepping away from his role at The Pitch to focus full-time on 1010 Bridge and Pauly’s. The James Beard–nominated chef also dives into Charleston’s missing 24-hour diner culture — reflecting on the city’s late-night past, shifting demographics, and why the modern restaurant landscape makes round-the-clock service nearly impossible. Paul closes with practical kitchen advice on freezing fresh pasta without sacrificing texture or flavor