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Venture capital, tech, and business news to start your day. Only the most relevant stories, with insights from the most relevant industry experts. Hosted by Jackson Fordyce. 10 minutes a day, 5 days a week.
AI Broke the Grid. Here’s How We Fix It.
America has an energy problem. Not because we don’t have enough of it, but because our grid was built for another era.The AI boom has changed everything. Data centers are multiplying, power demand is soaring, and our century-old infrastructure is buckling under the weight of a new industrial revolution. Over the next four years, U.S. electricity use could jump by 25%, driven largely by AI and cloud computing.Featured Guest: Sheldon Kimber, co-founder and CEO of Intersect.
Nov 11, 2025
13 min
"The Most Important Case Ever" - The Legality of Trump's Tariffs
Trump used emergency powers to slap tariffs on nearly every import coming into the U.S. But was that ever legal? We break down everything leading up to tomorrow's Supreme Court's hearing of what President Trump is calling the "most important case ever."
Nov 4, 2025
8 min
ChatGPT Now Wants to Be Your AI Girlfriend
OpenAI just announced that ChatGPT will soon include an “Adult Mode," allowing verified users over 18 to generate more mature and erotic content. But as AI companions become more realistic, emotionally responsive, and even flirtatious, a deeper question emerges: What happens when a generation of lonely young men turns to machines for intimacy?
Oct 22, 2025
24 min
Bitcoin is up $11,000 in 5 Days -- Here's Why
Bitcoin has been roaring this week. We tell you why.Featured Guests: Ash Egan, founder and general partner, Archetype | Jannick Malling, co-founder and co-CEO, Public.com
Oct 2, 2025
16 min
Saudi Investors Just Bought EA for $55 Billion
Electronic Arts is set to go private in a record-breaking $55 billion buyout, led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, Jared Kushner’s Affinity Partners, and Silver Lake. The deal, which is the largest corporate buyout in history, raises big questions about national security, foreign investment, and the future of one of gaming’s biggest publishers.Featured Guest: Aidan Gold, investor, Ensemble VC
Sep 30, 2025
11 min
WORKSLOP Crisis? 40% of Workers Received It Last Month
AI “workslop” is flooding workplaces, with 40% of U.S. employees receiving it just last month. Researchers say it’s wasting hours and killing ROI on companies’ massive AI investments.Featured Guest: Carmen Li, CEO, Silicon Data
Sep 26, 2025
13 min
OpenAI Expands Stargate with 5 New Data Centers
OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank expand Stargate with five new AI data center sites across the United States, bringing the total planned capacity to 7 gigawatts over the next three years. With $400 billion already lined up, these plans put Stargate ahead of schedule to secure the full $500 billion, 10-gigawatt commitment by the end of 2025.
Sep 24, 2025
14 min
Nvidia Plans to Invest $100B into OpenAI
Nvidia says they plan to invest up to $100 billion in OpenAI to support a massive buildout of AI data centers requiring 10 gigawatts of power, equivalent to 4–5 million GPUs.Featured Guest: Jaymes Davis, Chief Technical Evangelist, Kasm Technologies
Sep 23, 2025
9 min
Stop Believing Everything AI Tells You
Have you ever trusted AI only to realize it confidently gave you the wrong answer? From doctors to students, people are falling for what I call the "AI Blind Spot Effect": we notice AI's mistakes in our own area of expertise, but assume it’s perfect everywhere else.
Sep 12, 2025
7 min
The AI Advisor that Passed the CFP Exam with Ease...
This video is NOT sponsored by Origin.Origin just launched its AI Financial Advisor, and we think it's pretty impressive. Here's what it can do:- Passed the CFP® exam with scores higher than every major AI model (and one-third of human advisors)- Connects to your real financial data for personalized, real-time advice- Delivers daily and weekly financial insights, market analysis, and investment recommendations- Helps with everything from simple budgeting questions to major life events like home buying or career changes- Replaces multiple finance apps with one powerful, AI-driven platformAnd Origin is offering it to new customers for only a $1 subscription for the first year. Their goal is to make expert financial guidance accessible to everyday Americans (something only 27% currently have due to cost barriers).Find the new AI Advisor here: https://useorigin.com/
Sep 9, 2025
9 min
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