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Bieber Swag, Full Self Driving, Business Software | Ricker and Bon #423

American Party, iOS, and Peter Thiel Bank | Ricker and Bon #422

What Does The FBI Director Think? | Ricker and Bon #421

Human or AI? | Ricker and Bon #419

Skype Dies and Warren Buffet Retires

Tesla Tanks, Trump Shills Investors, and Startup Profits | Ricker and Bon #418

Why iPhones Are Expensive and How Netflix Was Acquired | Ricker and Bon #417

iShowSpeed history, Severance Spoilers, and Markets in Turmoil | Ricker and Bon #414

23andMe Bankrupt, StubHub IPO, and ICE Reshuffle

This week, we’re diving into the biggest stories in business, tech, and crypto, including a $600 million crypto scandal, Apple’s encryption rollback, and Microsoft’s new quantum computing breakthrough.

Apple Humanoid Robots and Nostalgic Flash Games | Ricker and Bon #413

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In this episode, we dive into the whirlwind first four days of Donald Trump’s second term as president. From executive orders targeting crypto and AI to the unexpected $TRUMP meme coin launch, Trump’s bold moves are already reshaping key industries. We discuss: ✅ The $500 billion Stargate AI initiative and its impact on tech giants like OpenAI and Elon Musk. ✅ Crypto market reactions to Trump’s executive orders on Bitcoin and digital assets. ✅ The rollout of Trump’s promised economic policies, including rumors for plans for a strategic Bitcoin reserve. Plus, our thoughts on the controversies, emerging rivalries, and what it all means for businesses, markets, and the everyday American.

$TRUMP Meme Coin Frenzy: Donald Trump’s meme coin surges to a $5B market cap — liquidity stats, ownership risks, and potential market impact.Bitcoin-Backed Loans on Coinbase: Borrow up to $100,000 against your Bitcoin — what’s the catch, and who should avoid it?ChatGPT’s New Update: OpenAI introduces custom traits and nicknames for more personalized AI interactions.Plus more Subscribe and rate 5 stars at http://rickerandbon.com! If you want a prize, send us a DM of your rating on Instagram http://instagram.com/rickerandbon

We talk a lot about the Pasadena, Eaton, Palisades fire that hit close to home. If you want a prize, send us a DM of your rating on Instagram    http://instagram.com/rickerandbon

Tesla’s Annual EV Sales Drop for the First Time in Over a Decade Historic Decline: Tesla sold 1.79 million vehicles in 2024, marking its first annual sales drop in over a decade. Quarterly Miss: Delivered 495,570 vehicles in Q4, falling short of analyst expectations. Stock Reaction: Shares dropped 5.8% after the report despite rising 63% in 2024. Challenges: Shrinking demand, competition from BYD, and regulatory uncertainty under Trump loom over 2025. Growth Projections: Musk anticipates 20-30% growth in 2025, driven by new affordable EV models and robotaxis. Cybertruck Explosion Sparks FBI Investigation Settlement Overview: Apple to pay $95 million over Siri recording conversations without user consent. User Compensation: Eligible Siri device owners can claim up to $20 per device. Privacy Allegations: Siri accused of capturing and sharing private conversations via unintended activations. Tech Privacy Trends: Settlement follows similar cases—Amazon ($30M), Google ($391.5M), Meta ($650M). Apple’s Stance: Den

Netflix scores 24M viewers per NFL game in its Christmas Day debut, featuring Beyoncé’s halftime show for fans in 200+ countries. Apple defends its $20B search deal with Google in a landmark antitrust trial reshaping how we search online. China announces a record $411B treasury bond issuance to drive growth in electric vehicles, semiconductors, and infrastructure projects. Netflix’s NFL performance doubles Peacock’s 2023 NFL game viewership. DOJ proposes Google sell Chrome and Android to restore competition. China’s bonds equal 2.4% of GDP, signaling a major fiscal push. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rickerandbon/support

President-elect Donald Trump announced his support for a new GOP proposal to fund the government temporarily and raise the debt ceiling just before a potential government shutdown. The plan includes $100.4 billion in disaster aid and extends government funding through March 14. However, it faces resistance from both Democrats and conservative Republicans. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rickerandbon/support

Meta dives into nuclear data AI, Buzzfeed sells its iconic Hot Ones franchise to George Soros, and Stanley's faulty mugs stir up consumer outrage! Get ready for a deep dive into the most intriguing headlines of the week! Meta’s Nuclear Data AI: Meta announces a groundbreaking AI initiative to analyze nuclear data, aimed at advancing clean energy and global safety. Buzzfeed Sells Hot Ones: The Hot Ones franchise has a fiery new owner—George Soros! What does this mean for the beloved spicy interview series? Stanley Mug Recall: Consumers are steaming as Stanley faces backlash over faulty mugs that failed to meet quality standards. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rickerandbon/support