The Best One Yet 𤳠âBanuaryâ â Digital Detox Resolutions. Oilâs Chevron-zuela. Sprinklesâ last cupcake. +Dog Ozempic
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Jan 6, 2026 Discover the motivations behind U.S. military actions in oil-rich Venezuela and the pitfalls of ExxonMobil's legal battles. Learn why Sprinkles, the cupcake ATM innovator, crumbled under private equity's pressure. Dive into the trend of digital detoxes and the rise of a new app by social media pioneers aimed at reducing screen time. Plus, hear about Ozempicâs latest rollout for petsâa surprising twist in the weight-loss world. The hosts wrap up with predictions on global social media regulations.
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Venezuela's Play Is All About Oil
- Venezuela's recent power shift is driven primarily by its oil reserves and geopolitics.
- Restoring Venezuela's oil output is costly and politically risky despite huge reserves.
Delay Big Bets Until Rule Of Law Returns
- Avoid rushing billion-dollar investments into Venezuela because political risk can erase profits.
- Wait for clearer rule-of-law and stable governance before committing major capital.
The Cupcake ATM That Made Sprinkles Famous
- Sprinkles built its brand and buzz by inventing the 24/7 cupcake ATM in 2012.
- That ATM became the highest-grossing part of the business and drove publicity and expansion.