Disney Goes to War Against the FCC & People Can “Rent Now, Pay Later”
Summary
Disney sues the FCC over alleged retaliation for anti-Trump programming, while surging bond yields driven by AI spending raise borrowing costs for consumers. The episode also covers a Chinese humanoid robot IPO, the rise of Buy Now, Pay Later services for rent, and American Airlines reinstating seatback screens.
Topics discussed
Intro: The Intelligence Shift podcast
Penn State drug ring and 'Pablo Pledgscobar'
Surging bond yields and rising borrowing costs
Disney sues FCC over license review
Unitree robot IPO and US-China tech rivalry
Sponsors: Ultra Running, Forkful, WooCommerce
Buy Now, Pay Later for rent and bills
Trump pauses Canada tariffs; American Airlines screens
Suggestion Box: Ordinary abundance and events
Outro and credits
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