Wait, Allbirds is Pivoting to AI? & Jury Calls Live Nation a Monopoly
Summary
A jury found Live Nation guilty of operating an illegal monopoly, while Allbirds shocked investors by pivoting from footwear to GPU services. The episode also covers exorbitant World Cup transit costs, the rise of the self-storage industry, and census data on American names. Finally, hosts discuss Snap’s AI-driven layoffs and the fraud charges against a SantaCon organizer.
Topics discussed
J.P. Morgan ad and show intro
Dolly Parton is America's most popular figure
Sponsor reads: On Investing and Uncanny Valley
Allbirds pivots from shoes to GPU services
World Cup transit costs and ticket controversies
Live Nation found guilty of monopoly
Neil's Numbers: Self-storage industry growth
Neil's Numbers: Census name trends
Neil's Numbers: Most colorful cities
Snap layoffs driven by AI efficiency
SantaCon organizer charged with fraud
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