Elon, Inc. Everybody’s Business: Trump's Days 100-104 and The Art of Horse Breeding
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May 2, 2025 Dive into the first 104 days of the Trump administration and its clash with Amazon's powerful influence. Hear about the fascinating economics of horse breeding, where retirement can be more lucrative than racing. Enjoy humorous anecdotes about bizarre media moments involving influencers and the absurdity of celestial theories that capture social media's imagination. Explore the excitement of the Kentucky Derby and how new betting trends are reshaping the landscape of horse racing.
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Amazon's Tariff Transparency Controversy
- Amazon tried to display tariffs as a separate line item to show transparency to customers.
- The White House considered this a hostile political act, leading the company to reverse the decision quickly.
Trade Tariffs Shrink U.S. GDP
- U.S. GDP shrank by 0.3% in the first quarter of the year.
- This contraction is largely attributed to tariffs causing a spike in imports to circumvent those tariffs.
Accountability After Security Breach
- National security advisor Mike Walls resigned following a major security lapse involving a Signal group chat.
- This resignation shows some measure of accountability in an otherwise undisciplined administration.