Could a Chipotle-Starbucks Merger Actually Work? & Hollywood Turns on Big Tech
Summary
Hosts Olivia Lake and Toby Howell discuss a potential Chipotle-Starbucks merger, analyzing the strategic fit and financial hurdles for the combined entity. The episode also covers the release of "The Social Reckoning," examining Hollywood's current obsession with tech billionaire narratives and the fading public outrage over social media. Additionally, the hosts review new federal earnings data showing Duke math majors as top earners, while highlighting a Trump administration crackdown on H-1B visas that impacts major tech firms.
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Show Intro and Today's Headlines
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Chipotle-Starbucks Merger Rumors and Feasibility
Hollywood's Obsession with Tech Billionaires
Stock of the Week: Duke Math Majors Earnings
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Dog of the Week: H-1B Visa Crackdown on Tech
OpenAI Revenue Discrepancy and Market Reaction
Spotify Re-ups Deal with Joe Rogan
Billionaire Feeding Rats in Lincoln Park
Upcoming Events and Show Credits
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