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Ben Smith, Founder of Semafor, joins to discuss media profit models, Google's impact on news, and the TikTok-ification of information. Plus, Vivek Ramaswamy targets Buzzfeed. The conversation delves into media conspiracies, The NY Times business model, politics, business decisions in news orgs, Google Zero impact, evolution of news consumption, navigating echo chambers, personalization in media consumption, and trust issues with deepfake risks.

Teresa Ghilarducci discusses retirement challenges, flaws in the American retirement system, and the Gray New Deal as a solution for retirement security. They delve into 401k failures, elder poverty rates in Japan, and the impact of the pandemic on work and retirement planning.

Alex Kantrowitz, host of the Big Technology podcast, joins the discussion on Nvidia's unstoppable growth, the enigmatic figure of OpenAI CEO Sam Altman, and the potential shift to WhatsApp and voice memos in the U.S. Plus, a humorous debate on which political candidate is most TikTok-able.

Author June Thomas discusses the challenges facing lesbian-owned businesses and the unique struggles of the queer economy. They explore the cultural significance of physical spaces like lesbian bars and feminist bookstores in shaping identities and communities. The podcast delves into financial constraints, industry dynamics, and the mission-driven nature of businesses founded by LGBTQ+ individuals focused on community service rather than profit. It also reflects on the evolution of attitudes towards success in the digital age and the challenges of balancing success with inclusivity in niche markets.

Author Kyla Scanlon discusses the 'vibecession' misconception, Red Lobster bankruptcy, and stock buybacks. The hosts analyze public perception vs. reality in economics and market performance. They also explore personal finance, shrimp bankruptcy, and share buybacks. Plus, they delve into stock buybacks, dividends, economic shifts, land use reforms, Nvidia's market cap, and Ethiopia's transition to electric vehicles.

Discussion on Biden's tariffs on Chinese EVs and green tech, implications of tariffs on job creation and manufacturing, affordability of EVs, AI regulation challenges, chat bot regulations, Melinda French Gates' philanthropy, package deliveries post-pandemic

Finance journalist Mary Childs discusses the controversial Fama-French model that guides investments. They question investing, markets, reality in finance mathematics, Fama-French data integrity, historical performance of value stocks, Dimensional Fund Advisors' strategies, statistical significance, existential nature of numbers, challenges in financial analysis, and generational shifts in societal values.

Legal scholar Mehrsa Baradaran discusses how the neoliberalism movement made the American economy more oppressive, especially against black and brown people. Also, a scandal reveals a misogynistic party culture at the FDIC. Plus, a debunking of the Jewish space lasers theory behind the California wildfires.

This week's topics include the new DEA designation for cannabis and its impact on the industry, Binance founder CZ's prison sentence, Americans' spending habits on cheap junk vs. ravioli, and Elon Musk firing Tesla's Supercharger network team.

Former Wall Street Journal fitness columnist Jen Murphy discusses integrating workouts into busy schedules, investing in health, balancing intense exercise with moderation, prioritizing morning workouts for consistency, navigating deceptive diets, and critiquing food and exercise trends.