Pivot Elon and Trump, OpenAI's Next Moves, and Melinda French Gates' $1B Donation
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May 31, 2024 The podcast dives into the potential impact of Donald Trump's hush money trial on the upcoming election and speculates about a possible advisory role for Elon Musk if Trump wins again. OpenAI’s new model and its corporate governance challenges spark a discussion on the ethical responsibilities of tech leaders. Meanwhile, Melinda French Gates’ landmark $1 billion donation highlights a new wave of philanthropic efforts, particularly in supporting women and families. The hosts also tackle a listener question about their least favorite products.
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Hush Money Case Backfires
- Trump's popularity has increased due to the hush-money case, giving credibility to his claims of persecution.
- This was a mistake, and Merrick Garland should have brought these cases sooner.
Judge Cannon's Questionable Rulings
- Judge Cannon's rulings in the nuclear secrets case favor Trump, either due to incompetence or bias.
- This contrasts with the hush-money case, which is legally problematic but gives Trump a mobster feel.
Trump-Musk Alliance
- Trump and Elon Musk discussed an advisory role for Musk if Trump wins reelection.
- Musk and Nelson Peltz organized an influence campaign to dissuade business leaders from supporting Biden.