PBD Podcast DeSantis Fights Trump On AI, Ford's $19B EV DISASTER + Musk's Net Worth SKYROCKETS | PBD Podcast | Ep. 701
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Dec 17, 2025 
Anthony Pompliano, a savvy investor and tech commentator, joins the discussion to dissect the latest on AI and the market. They explore Trump’s new AI executive order and Florida’s innovative AI Bill of Rights. The panel also delves into Ford's drastic $19.5B electric vehicle write-down and why Tesla's approach stands out. Musk's skyrocketing net worth and the rising influence of AI on jobs and productivity prompt a vibrant debate on the future of work.
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Hire At Scale With Clear Filters
- If you're hiring at scale, advertise roles broadly and screen aggressively to find long-term fits.
- Use targeted career pages and hire for energy and cultural fit, not just resume credentials.
Automate Initial Interviews With AI
- Use AI to pre‑screen large applicant pools and surface top candidates by score.
- Limit live interviews to the highest‑scoring applicants to save time and cut bias.
Mandates Drove Automakers Into Bad EV Bets
- Government mandates forced automakers into expensive EV bets that misaligned with consumer desires.
- Legacy manufacturers prioritized compliance over making genuinely better, desirable cars and now face huge write-downs.