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Adam Neumann, the guy who built and then nearly drove WeWork into the ground (we’ve talked about it, a lot) just got a ginormous check for his new business venture. We’ll talk about how that’s even possible (see, WeWork?). Plus, gas prices are falling like a feather, and why is China cutting interest rates? Then, the only guide you need to really understand Kai’s favorite type of beer!

Here’s everything we talked about today:

  • WeWork Founder Adam Neumann’s New Start-Up Is Backed by Andreessen Horowitz from The New York Times
  • “China Shocks With Rate Cut as Data Show ‘Alarming’ Slowdown” from Bloomberg
  • Gas Prices Under $4 Per Gallon in Over Half of the Country” from Jalopnik
  • Academy Apologizes to Sacheen Littlefeather for Her Mistreatment at the 1973 Oscars (Exclusive)” from The Hollywood Reporter
  • “1973: Marlon Brando Cannot Accept This Very Generous Award” from “And the Oscar Goes To” podcast
  • “Pellicle’s Essential Guide to IPA” from Pellicle
  • No, seriously, NASA’s Space Launch System is ready to take flight” from Ars Technica
  • Keep sending your voice messages. If you’ve got a question, comment or suggestion, send us a voice memo at [email protected] or leave a voice message at 508-U-B-SMART.

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