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5 min readChina's AI Threat, SpaceX's Plunge, and Trump's Truth Social Grift
The episode opens with Scott Galloway returning from the World Cup final—Spain beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time—but the real story he brings back is the staggering gambling volume. Kalshi did $31 billion in trading volume in June, up 87% from May, and prediction markets are becoming "the Bloomberg terminal" for political and economic data. Galloway now uses prediction market data more than traditional news outlets. But the darker side is already surfacing: a White House teleprompter operator is being investigated for allegedly using inside knowledge of presidential speeches to earn over $100,000 on Kalshi, while Trump Media is preparing to sell Wall Street firms faster access to Trump's Truth Social posts—a product that looks like insider trading dressed up as a data feed.
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- 1 (01:32) **World Cup Wrap and the Gambling Story** - Scott shares his experience at the final and the hosts discuss the massive surge in sports betting and prediction markets during the tournament.
- 2 (05:38) **Trump Media's Insider Trading Product** - The hosts break down the new service selling faster access to Trump's Truth Social posts for up to $100,000 a month.
- 3 (10:34) **Andrew and Tristan Tate Arrested in Miami** - The brothers face 38 new UK charges including rape and human trafficking, and the hosts analyze their business model and influence.
- 4 (18:02) **SpaceX Stock Plunge: A Trillion Dollar Wipeout** - Shares of SpaceX are down ~23%, wiping out nearly a trillion in market value as the stock faces a massive short squeeze.
- 5 (29:50) **China's AI Dumping: The Biggest Undercovered Story** - Chinese startup Moonshot AI releases a model matching top U.S. models at a fraction of the cost, triggering an AI and semiconductor stock drop.
- 6 (37:30) **Data Center Backlash and Techno Narcissism** - The hosts debate the populist pushback against AI data centers, particularly in blue states, and the tone-deaf approach of tech companies.
- 7 (49:32) **Netflix Hits a 52-Week Low** - Despite solid earnings, investors are spooked by a weak Q3 forecast and slowing engagement growth, leading to a sharp stock decline.
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Show Notes
Kara and Scott unpack the latest Trump grift: Truth Social's paid fast lane for Wall Street. Then, China's new AI model rattles markets, and raises fresh questions about America's lead in the AI race. Plus, SpaceX stock comes down to earth, Netflix earnings spark concerns, and the Tate brothers are arrested.
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