SpaceX for Your Cell Phone & US Debt Hits $34 Trillion
Jan 4, 2024
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Neal shares favorite numbers and court documents on Jeffrey Epstein are discussed. SpaceX launches satellites for cell phone service. US Debt hits $34 trillion. Gypsy Rose Blanchard's release highlighted. 13-year old beats Tetris. The rise of ad-supported streaming and upcoming global elections are discussed.
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The US national debt has reached a record high of $34 trillion, raising concerns among economists as an urgent issue that needs to be addressed.
The intersection of true crime, celebrity culture, and social media is highlighted by Gypsy Rose Blanchard's social media popularity, creating fan communities around convicted criminals or those involved in sensational crimes.
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US National Debt Tops $34 Trillion
The US national debt has reached a record high of $34 trillion, fueled by increased government spending, lower tax revenue, and higher borrowing costs. This growing debt has raised concerns among economists, with some viewing it as an existential threat that needs to be addressed urgently.
Gypsy Rose Blanchard and the True Crime Phenomenon
Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who gained notoriety for the murder of her mother, has become a social media sensation with millions of followers on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. This highlights the intersection of true crime, celebrity culture, and social media, where people create fan communities around convicted criminals or those involved in sensational crimes.
13-Year-Old Breaks Tetris World Record
Willis Gibson, a 13-year-old competitive Tetris player, recently broke the human world record for the game by reaching level 157, where the game crashes. He used a technique called rolling, which involves rapidly pressing the directional pad up to 20 times per second. This achievement showcases the continuous push for new limits in gaming and the collaborative nature of online communities.
Episode 228: Neal and Toby discuss the court documents that were released containing names associated with Jeffrey Epstein. Plus, SpaceX launches satellites that will provide cell phone service to T-Mobile and the US Debt hits $34 trillion. Neal shares his favorite numbers and how Gypsy Rose Blanchard's release from prison highlights the business of true crime. Finally, the 13-year old that beat Tetris.