

E90: Twitter subpoenas, market overview, Pelosi's Taiwan visit & more
23 snips Aug 5, 2022
The hosts dive into the absurdity of receiving subpoenas for public tweets, blending humor with criticisms of free speech violations. They discuss whether the market is bouncing back or if we've truly hit rock bottom. The rise of deglobalization and its effects on labor and consumer prices take center stage. The chat then shifts to Nancy Pelosi's controversial visit to Taiwan, weighing its diplomatic significance against tensions with China. Finally, they explore the evolving nature of global alliances amid political shifts.
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Sacks Subpoenaed
- David Sacks received a subpoena from Twitter regarding his tweets about the Musk deal.
- He believes this is harassment and a waste of money, as his tweets reflect his publicly held views.
Twitter's Bot Problem
- Twitter has a significant bot problem, making it difficult for some users.
- JCal has started turning off comments to improve the user experience, prioritizing communication.
Market Overview
- Inflation may be easing, as gas and oil prices are down, and job openings are decreasing.
- The stock market and crypto have seen a slight bump, but questions about the economy remain.