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Apple’s new releases, Twitter bots, Didi returns, Bad actors on Binance + Michael Shellenberger’s vision for California | E1477

Jun 7, 2022

Michael Shellenberger, an independent candidate for California Governor, shares his vision for tackling homelessness and addiction while emphasizing the need for systemic change in the state. The discussion also covers Apple's latest tech innovations presented at the WWDC, and the alarming $2.35 billion laundered through Binance highlighting issues in the cryptocurrency landscape. Additionally, Shellenberger critiques political obstacles affecting housing development, advocating for fresh approaches to address California's pressing challenges.

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Intro

3min

California's Tech Crisis and the Struggle for Change

3min

California's Crisis: Homelessness, Leadership Failures, and a Call for Change

3min

Navigating California's Housing Crisis and Political Landscape

4min

Navigating California's Challenges: Housing, Homelessness, and the Opioid Crisis

5min

Understanding the Homelessness and Addiction Crisis in California

6min

Reforming Addiction and Mental Health Care in California

15min

Election Support and Personal Anecdotes

4min

Basketball, Tech Innovations, and Apple's Strategic Moves

32min

10.

Delightful Debate on Domino's: From Thin Crust to Stock Success

4min

11.

Franchising Pizzas and Tech Innovations

8min

12.

Uncovering Binance: Regulatory Scrutiny and Media Dynamics

20min

13.

Navigating Lockdown Aftermath and Supporting Founders

6min

Jason talks with independent candidate for California Governor Michael Shellenberger on what he wants to improve in California (2:57). Then, we cover Apple's 2022 WWDC (48:40). We cover the $2.35B of illicit funds laundered through Binance from hacks, investment frauds, and drug deals (1:27:25), and we touch on Elon Musk accusing Twitter of withholding bot information (1:37:24). Finally, we cover Beijing wrapping up the Didi investigation (1:41:11).

(00:00) Jason and Molly introduce today's show!
(2:57) Michael Shellenberger, 2022 California gubernatorial candidate, sits down with Jason
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(12:03) Michael Shellenberger on capital allocators being loyal to CA
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(23:45) Michael Shellenberger on handling drug addiction and rehabilitation
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(40:00) Molly’s skunk situation
(41:51) Recapping the Warriors’ finals game 2 victory
(48:40) Apple’s new features from the 2022 WWDC
(1:27:25) At least $2.35B of illicit funds laundered through Binance from 2017-2021 (according to Reuters)
(1:37:24) Elon Musk believes Twitter of withholding info about # of bots, threatening to walk away from $44B bid
(1:41:11) Beijing to wrap up Didi investigation (according to WSJ )
(1:48:42) If you are a founder pre-series A, you are invited to our Founder University Two-Day intensive on June 13-14!

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