Morning Brew Daily Elon Musk Unbans Alex Jones & SmileDirectClub Files for Bankruptcy
Dec 11, 2023
The podcast delves into Elon Musk's controversial decision to bring back Alex Jones on social media amid ongoing debates about free speech. It discusses the financial struggles of SmileDirectClub and its implications for consumer trust. Listeners learn about Shohei Ohtani's staggering $700 million deal and the Lakers' recent triumph in the NBA in-season tournament. The transformation of SantaCon from a quirky festival to a nonprofit raises questions about its true charitable impact in today's commercial landscape.
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Penn President Resigns
- University of Pennsylvania president Liz McGill resigned after criticism of her congressional testimony on anti-Semitism.
- Major donors threatened to withdraw funding, highlighting the influence of wealth on university policies.
Alex Jones Returns to X
- Elon Musk reinstated Alex Jones on X (formerly Twitter) after a poll.
- Jones was previously banned for calling the Sandy Hook shooting a hoax, a reversal of Musk's prior stance.
Argentina's New President
- Argentina's new president, Javier Milei, is a self-described "anarcho-capitalist."
- His inauguration speech warned of economic pain and included unusual statements about a lack of funds.