TRASHFUTURE PREVIEW: pump.gov ft. Molly White
Jan 24, 2025
Molly White joins the hosts to explore the bizarre intersection of cryptocurrency and the new administration’s antics. Cooler Screens' battle with Walgreens escalates, revealing absurd corporate drama reminiscent of a low-level cyberattack. The discussion humorously critiques the reliance on faulty technology and the resulting chaos in retail. Plus, amusing ambitions surface, including launching a beverage brand inspired by tech giants. And yes, all of Elon Musk's hand gestures apparently come with a side of controversy!
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Cooler Screens' Troubles
- Cooler Screens, a company that replaced Walgreens' fridge doors with ad-playing screens, faced issues.
- The screens malfunctioned, sometimes caught fire, and displayed incorrect products.
Retaliation and Bricked Fridges
- Walgreens sued Cooler Screens for $200 million due to the faulty fridge doors.
- In retaliation, Cooler Screens CEO Arsenevakian remotely disabled the screens in over 100 Chicago Walgreens.
Arsenevakian's Vision for Argo Tea
- Arsenevakian, Cooler Screens' CEO, aimed to make Argo Tea the "Apple of tea" rather than the "Starbucks of tea".
- He rejected the Starbucks model of being everything to everyone, sticking to his tea-focused vision.