Apple Sues OpenAI, States Move to Block Paramount Deal, and McConnell Conspiracy Theories
July 14, 2026
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5 min readApple Sues OpenAI, States Move to Block Paramount Deal, and McConnell Conspiracy Theories
The episode opens with Scott Galloway describing his experience at the World Cup in Miami, where 70,000 English and Norwegian fans sang together in harmony. "It's a bunch of cousins who just love each other and their parents are out of town," he says, calling it the happiest he has been in a while. This moment of collective joy serves as a contrast to the political dysfunction and corporate drama that dominates the rest of the episode.
The Death of Lindsey Graham and the McConnell Mystery
Senator Lindsey Graham died at age 71 from a thoracic aortic dissection, according to preliminary findings from the DC Medical Examiner. He had returned from a trip to Ukraine the day before. The scramble to replace him is underway, with South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster set to appoint an interim senator. Trump reportedly wants Graham's sister; Nancy Mace and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are also being floated.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:00) **Episode Open & World Cup Enthusiasm** - Scott recounts his experience at a World Cup match in Miami, describing the unity between rival fans and the positive atmosphere.
- 2 (05:53) **Senator Lindsey Graham's Death & Conspiracy Theories** - The hosts discuss the sudden death of Senator Lindsey Graham from a heart attack and the ensuing conspiracy theories, particularly around Mitch McConnell's health.
- 3 (17:40) **Maine Senate Race: Graham Platner Drops Out** - The discussion moves to Graham Platner withdrawing from the Maine Senate race after multiple accusations, including sexual assault.
- 4 (27:55) **Apple Sues OpenAI for Trade Secret Theft** - Apple has filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and a top executive, accusing them of stealing trade secrets to develop hardware.
- 5 (33:39) **12 States Sue to Block Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger** - California and 11 other states filed a lawsuit to block the $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
- 6 (61:39) **Wins and Fails: World Cup Unity vs. Political Hypocrisy** - The hosts share their final wins and fails for the episode.
- 7 Standout Quotes
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Show Notes
Kara and Scott discuss Lindsey Graham's legacy, the conspiracy theories around Mitch McConnell's new photo, and whether the Democrats can still pull off a victory in Maine. Then, Apple sues OpenAI over alleged trade secret theft, marking the company's latest setback. Plus, Kara sits down with California Attorney General Rob Bonta to unpack his multistate lawsuit challenging the Paramount–Warner Bros. Discovery merger.
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