"Moment of Zen"

Trump's Inauguration, Tech's Shifting Politics, and US GDP Growth Wall


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Today on Moment of Zen, we're bringing you the third episode of "This Won't Last", the newest show from Turpentine.


Keith Rabois, Logan Bartlett, Kevin Ryan, and Zach Weinberg dissect the 2025 political landscape in a spirited discussion of Trump's evolved messaging and surprising tech industry backing. The conversation weaves through immigration policy, corporate political neutrality, and market dynamics - from Silicon Valley's rightward shift to urban crime challenges and insurance markets and explores how America's tech-policy nexus is reshaping in real-time.


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HIGHLIGHTS:

2024 Election Results

  • Analysis of Trump's victory and polling accuracy
  • Impact of inflation on voter behavior
  • Discussion of electoral trends and campaign dynamics
  • Tech Industry Political Evolution

    • Shift in tech leadership support for Trump administration
    • Energy and regulatory policy influences
    • Corporate political donations trends
    • Workplace Politics

      • Corporate stance on political issues
      • Employee activism and company responses
      • Evolution of DEI initiatives
      • New York Public Safety

        • Crime statistics analysis
        • Impact of bail reform
        • Mental health policy challenges
        • Law enforcement strategies
        • California Natural Disasters

          • Insurance market responses
          • Property rebuilding regulations
          • Market pricing dynamics in crisis situations
          • Healthcare Regulation

            • State licensing restrictions
            • Market inefficiencies
            • Professional interest group influence
            • ...more
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