How Deepseek Just Shook The Big Tech Monopoly
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Release Date: 01/29/2025
Truth or Skepticism
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Truth or Skepticism
Sosnoff / Ratigan - Truth or Skepticism from tastylive
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Truth or Skepticism
Sosnoff / Ratigan - Truth or Skepticism from tastylive
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Truth or Skepticism
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Numbers Don't Lie
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President Trump ignited backlash after firing BLS Commissioner Erika McEntarfer in the wake of a disappointing jobs report and major downward revisions. This week, Tom and Dylan unpack the political and economic fallout of targeting nonpartisan data officials — and what it means for the integrity of government-reported economic stats.
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Artificial Is Still Artificial
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From headlines to hype, AI is everywhere—and so is the fear that it's coming for your job. It's faster, cheaper, tireless. But can it truly replace human workers? On this episode, Tom and Dylan dig into the real implications of AI in the workforce. What happens to education when the return on investment starts to shrink? And how do we prepare for a job market shaped by machines? It’s a candid look at where we’re headed as AI grows smarter—and what that means for all of us.
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Free Speech?
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This week, Tom and Dylan unpack a troubling trend: media figures who speak out—especially against Trump—are increasingly facing lawsuits. What does that mean for free speech? They dive into the ripple effects of Stephen Colbert’s firing and ask: was it really about money, or something deeper?
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You're Fired
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Markets sold off quickly Wednesday morning following reports President Trump was planning to fire Fed Chairman Jerome Powell. A couple hours later, Trump reversed course, with caveats. Financial markets continue to wrestle with tension between Trump and Powell and how that will ultimately play out. Tune in as Tom and Dylan discuss the chaos that hit markets this morning.
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Borrow, Default, Rinse, Repeat
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It sounds unthinkable—America defaulting on its debt. Yet here we are, seriously debating what was once considered absurd. This week, Tom and Dylan unpack the politics, precedent, and potential fallout of a U.S. default. With Trump’s past brushes with bankruptcy in focus, they ask: is this just financial brinkmanship, or something deeper?
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Soft Power and How it Leads to Strength, Profits and Loyalty
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This week, Tom and Dylan unpack the concept of soft power—how goodwill, credibility, and trust shape influence. They reflect on the original vision behind tasty: offer free, fact-based research to build trust and earn loyalty—an approach that mirrors how nations gain global standing. From students choosing to study in America to consumers buying U.S. goods, soft power has long been a quiet force behind leadership on the world stage. But are we losing our edge? Tom and Dylan explore where the U.S. might be getting it wrong—and what’s at stake when influence starts to fade.
info_outlineAre monopolies something we need regulators to break up or can we rely on the marketplace to do it? The answer depends. According to Tom, if the market can maintain its integrity, then the market will draw competitors that prevent monopolies. Tune into this week's episode as Tom and Dylan discuss DeepSeek, market integrity, taxes and disruption.