🫵 “Re-Poked” — Facebook’s movie sequel. Crocs’ jibbitz bars. SpaceX’s debt doozy
Summary
Hosts Nick and Jack celebrate their new NASDAQ partnership and bell-ringing ceremony before diving into three major business stories. They analyze SpaceX’s $40 billion NVIDIA chip purchase, explaining how this single deal impacts the stock market, trade deficits, and interest rates. The episode also covers Crocs’ expansion into "shoelry" and Jibbitz bars, illustrating the concept of "economies of scarcity." Finally, they preview the film The Social Reckoning, discussing the Facebook Files scandal and Aaron Sorkin’s portrayal of Mark Zuckerberg as an anti-hero.
Topics discussed
Intro: Top 3 stories and NASDAQ bell ringing
New NASDAQ partnership and upcoming franchises
Sponsor: Audible and Atomic Habits
Sponsor: Monarch money app
SpaceX $40B chip deal and its economic ripple effects
Crocs Jibbitz bars and the economy of scarcity
Sponsor: Audible and Atomic Habits
Sponsor: Hims hair regrowth
The Social Reckoning movie and Facebook Files recap
Summary of today's three main stories
Quick hits: Apple smart home, Jaguar, and ancient skis
Best fact yet: Chrysler Building history
Outro: Thanks to NASDAQ and fans
Birthdays, shoutouts, and stock disclosures
Sponsor: Hotels.com business travel
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