Pirate Wires

Controversy over Justice Alito's flags, Dems push for recusal. Vivek's grand vision for Buzzfeed lacks brand understanding. San Francisco's Prop C fails, Fintech companies impacted. Harvard shifts to mission first. Tech leads the way once again.

Actress Scarlett Johansson threatens legal action over claims her voice was stolen for an AI, microplastics in testicles impact fertility rates, Fauci emails spark controversy, California Senate passes bill to limit car speeds

John Coogan returns to discuss AI girlfriends with OpenAI's GPT-4o, Biden & Trump debates, testosterone's link to sexuality, and the return of Roaring Kitty and Gamestop shares. The podcast covers current events, societal implications, political debates, and financial controversies in an entertaining and thought-provoking manner.

Jack Dorsey, co-founder of Twitter, shares insights on leaving Bluesky, conversations with Elon Musk. Apple's controversial iPad ad, fake meat ban in Florida, FTX compensating customers. Discussing evil villains in finance, fake virtue signaling at Met Gala. Podcast delves into tech challenges, decentralized platforms, lab-grown meat debate, and intriguing personalities like SPF and Elizabeth Holmes.

Activist Keffiyeh Karen discusses college protests and media sensationalism, while the bros make a comeback at UNC. Anti-Semitic bill causes free speech concerns. HIMS CEO supports hiring activists. Mike Solana shares insights on Paris and what America could learn.

Liz Wolfe joins to discuss TikTok Bill in a foreign aid package, Ivy League protests, Coinbase's mission-driven tech, and the shocking revelation of NPR CEO's alleged CIA ties. The discussion covers anti-semitism protests, workplace activism, and the blurred lines between media and intelligence agencies.

This podcast delves into controversial topics like defunding NPR, dealing with bridge protestors, and the release of Humane AI. The discussion includes the new CEO hire at NPR, Solana's solution for handling protests, and the scathing reviews of the Humane AI Pin. The conversation also touches on globalism takeover and the debate between exit vs. build strategies.

Investor Paul Graham sparks a war with Nigeria over the use of 'delve'. Elon Musk challenges Brazil on freedom of speech. San Francisco school's controversial health curriculum. Dive into the complexities of writing, cultural clashes, and political tensions.

FTC Chair, Lina Khan, discusses tech antitrust on The Daily Show. The 'Right To Disconnect' bill in California targets after-hours work messages. The war on algebra and controversy around Garry Tan's company, Mentrava, are explored. Squatting trends in NYC and San Francisco are discussed, revealing surprising insights.

Disinformation experts, AI fooling Boomers, Meta news, DeSantis bans social media for kids in Florida, Jo Boaler dismantling Algebra education in San Francisco