

E136 Hacking the pod, Threads launches, Fed minutes, immigration debate, balloon farce, heart health
271 snips Jul 9, 2023
The hosts dive into the launch of Threads, Meta's new contender in the social media arena, discussing its rapid growth and potential impact. They explore the decline in interest in AI language models, analyzing the reasons behind it. The economic landscape is examined, with insights on the Federal Reserve's measures and the looming credit crisis in corporate America. Immigration issues take center stage, especially Florida's new legislation. Finally, the importance of preventive heart health measures, like coronary calcium scans, is passionately emphasized.
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Impersonating JCal
- The hosts impersonated Jason Calacanis, mocking his usual show introduction.
- They joked about his personality, calling him a "grifter" and commenting on his appearance.
JCal's Absence
- Jason Calacanis is absent, prompting the remaining hosts to take over the podcast production.
- David Friedberg jokingly introduces the episode as the first without Calacanis.
Threads Launch
- Meta launched Threads, a Twitter competitor, with 30 million downloads overnight.
- The app is remarkably similar to Twitter, raising questions about its unique value proposition.