Got Ozempic Breath? & Goblins Infiltrate ChatGPT
Summary
The hosts discuss the resilient U.S. economy, driven by AI investment despite a split-screen reality for consumers, and Apple’s strong earnings ahead of Tim Cook’s retirement. They explore the "Ozempic economy," noting unexpected winners like mini ice creams and mints, alongside Eli Lilly’s growth. The episode also covers Bill Ackman’s new fund IPO, OpenAI’s quirky goblin bug, and the sequel to The Devil Wears Prada.
Topics discussed
AT&T Connected Car ad and show intro
Pizza Hut returns Book It reading program
Windmill Window AC and air purifier ad
Wired's Uncanny Valley podcast promo
US GDP growth, AI investment, and national debt
Apple earnings, iPhone sales, and supply chain issues
Stock of the Week: Ozempic economy effects on snacks
Dog of the Week: Bill Ackman's Pershing Square IPO
OpenAI GPT-5.5 goblin mode glitch
Pablo Escobar's hippos in Colombia and India
The Devil Wears Prada 2 release and Meryl Streep
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