The Best One Yet 🧊 “Sell America” — Greenland’s stock drop. Netflix’s Matt Damon formula. Aldi’s parking lot.
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Jan 21, 2026 Tensions rise as trade disputes spark over Trump's Greenland ambitions and tariffs on allies. Netflix showcases strong earnings while Matt Damon spills the beans on their secret film formula. Aldi is making waves by surpassing Trader Joe's in sales, thanks to their low-cost model and clever parking-lot strategy. The duo also shares rapid-fire business news from OpenAI to luxury prices, making for an engaging and informative listen!
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Greenland Move Sparked A Trade Civil War
- Trump's push to buy Greenland triggered retaliatory trade moves from allies, sparking a "sell America" reaction in markets.
- Economic retaliation included threatened tariffs and Denmark selling U.S. treasuries, showing real financial consequences.
Choose Deals Over Conquest
- Seek diplomatic off-ramps like leases, mineral deals, or investment instead of coercion to avoid economic fallout.
- Negotiating business-style agreements could prevent tariffs and market selloffs, the hosts argue.
Netflix's Formula Is Retention-First
- Netflix prioritizes early, repeated action and plot clarity to retain distracted at-home viewers.
- The platform optimizes for retention against phones and social media, not theatrical attention spans.
