Stock Market Suffers Historic $2.5T Loss & How Steve Kornacki Won the Midterms
Summary
The episode analyzes a historic market crash driven by backlash against AI data centers, noting that 44 of 45 related ballot proposals failed and that AI agents are currently failing to drive significant commerce. Hosts also discuss Steve Kornacki’s record-breaking election night viewership, the video game industry’s struggles amid the release of *Zelda* and *GTA 6*, the bankruptcy of LIV Golf, and an Italian chef’s dismissal for refusing to serve pineapple on pizza in Australia.
Topics discussed
AT&T iPhone 18 Pro sponsorship
Show intro and agenda
Listener catchphrase competition
Runway AI creative suite sponsorship
Stock market crash analysis
Data center ballot failures and AI trade
Leveraged ETFs and market volatility
Future of AI data center buildouts
Economic impact and overseas expansion
Stock of the Week: Steve Kornacki
The creator election and media landscape
Dog of the Week: AI agents underused
Disintermediation fears vs CEO responses
Trust issues with AI shopping agents
Companies building proprietary AI agents
Roku and Hotels.com sponsorships
AXA XL insurance sponsorship
Zelda vs GTA 6 release strategy
Video game industry downturn and hardware
LIV Golf bankruptcy and legacy
LIV Golf domain names and global golf
Chef fired for refusing pineapple on pizza
Outro and credits
Morning Brew newsletter promotion
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