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SpaceX Becomes More Valuable Than Amazon & Pizza Hut Sold For $2.7B

Jun 17, 2026 · 28m

Summary

Neil Freiman and guest Kyle Hagee discuss SpaceX surpassing Amazon in value and acquiring AI startup Cursor for $60 billion. They cover Pizza Hut’s sale to private equity, Kansas City’s heavy investment in World Cup infrastructure, and the Gen Z-driven resurgence of frozen yogurt shops. The episode also touches on Snap’s pricey AR glasses, McDonald’s returning fried apple pies, and tips for motion sickness.

Topics discussed

Intro and Scottish fans drain Boston beer supplies Sponsor: ServiceNow AI specialists SpaceX valuation surpasses Amazon and acquires Cursor Pizza Hut sold to private equity amid declining sales Messi's hat trick and Kansas City's World Cup investment Sponsor: Spectrum Business Sponsors: Viore and Blueprint Longevity Mix The Froyo Renaissance driven by Gen Z and social media Snap unveils expensive Spex AR glasses McDonald's brings back fried apple pies for 250th Suggestion Box: Motion sickness tips and Widow's Bay
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