Musk Drug Use, Plagiarism Debates, & Disney's Family Feud
Jan 8, 2024
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Elon Musk's alleged drug use, including ketamine, is discussed along with the consequences for his government contracts. They explore the effects and accessibility of ketamine as an anesthetic and recreational drug. The hosts emphasize the need for a nuanced conversation on drug use, critique the resignation of Harvard President Claudine Gay amidst plagiarism accusations, and discuss hiring a new dean. They also touch on the idea of allowing a convicted insurrectionist to return to the White House.
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Elon Musk's alleged ongoing drug use raises concerns about his businesses and government contracts.
Documents related to the Jeffrey Epstein lawsuit reveal known names and connections to the public.
Scott Galloway argues against removing Donald Trump from the ballots, emphasizing the need for voters to decide his fate.
Deep dives
New York Times Sues OpenAI and Microsoft for Copyright Infringement
The New York Times has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and Microsoft, alleging copyright infringement. The lawsuit claims that millions of New York Times articles were used to train automated chatbots developed by the defendants. The New York Times is seeking damages and the destruction of any models or training materials that used copyrighted material from the publication.
Elon Musk's Drug Use Raises Concerns at Tesla and SpaceX
A recent Wall Street Journal article alleges that Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and founder of SpaceX, has engaged in illegal drug use. The article cites sources close to Musk who claim that his drug use, including ketamine, is ongoing and raises concerns about potential health crises and damage to his businesses. This is not the first time Musk's drug use has come under scrutiny, as he previously smoked weed on a podcast. In light of his government contracts and security clearance, these allegations could have significant implications.
Documents Tied to Jeffrey Epstein Lawsuit Made Public
Documents related to a lawsuit involving the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein were recently made public. These documents contain real names and new details about individuals connected to Epstein, including Bill Clinton, Donald Trump, and Stephen Hawking. However, it's important to note that these names and connections were already known to the public.
President Biden's speech at Valley Forge highlights democracy versus autocracy
President Biden delivered a powerful speech at Valley Forge, framing the upcoming election cycle as a battle between democracy and autocracy. He criticized Donald Trump for his denial of the election results and accused him of sacrificing democracy for power. Biden emphasized the need to honor the results of the election and called on Democrats, independents, and mainstream Republicans to make a choice to defend democracy. The messaging in his speech was praised for its clarity and contrast to Trump's campaign.
Taking Trump off ballots could backfire and lead to division
The decision in Colorado to consider removing Donald Trump from ballots in states due to his alleged involvement in organizing the January 6th insurrection is a mistake, according to Scott Galloway. He believes that removing Trump from the ballots could give him and his followers an excuse for rejection and potentially lead to further divisions and conflicts. Galloway argues that Trump should have no excuse for losing the election again, and instead, the voters should decide whether to support or reject him. He anticipates that the Supreme Court will rule against removing Trump from the ballots and reject full immunity for him in legal cases.
Kara and Scott are back with a lot to discuss! They start with the new Wall Street Journal piece on Elon Musk’s drug use, and get some medical expertise and insights from Kara's brother, Dr. Jeffrey Swisher. Then, they discuss the fallout from Harvard president Claudine Gay's resignation, and Bill Ackman's wife facing plagiarism charges. Plus, Disney's family feud between ESPN and Jimmy Kimmel, a possible Warner Bros/Paramount merger on the horizon, and more.
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