The chapter dives into the current political climate, exploring potential influencers in high-profile decisions and discussing the implications of events like Biden's defensive position, Trump's threats, and controversies around Congressional stock trading. Speculation around the 2024 Republican National Convention platform, potential second term promises, and Project 2025 proposal offer insight into the future direction under Trump's leadership.
Kara and Scott discuss Microsoft and Apple ditching OpenAI board seats, the proposed ban on congressional stock trading, and Tesla's EV market share dipping below 50% for the first time. Then, calls for Biden to drop out of the race are mounting, but will the president just wait out the clock? Plus, what the GOP's new platform reveals about a Trump second term, including the implications for Big Tech. Finally, a listener question on deciding where to go for college.
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