An AI Odyssey
Summary
Andy Altzman, Hari Kondabolu, and Tiff Stevenson discuss Elon Musk’s AI adaptation of The Odyssey and a man jailed for faking an Italian amphitheater. They cover US news, including Trump’s subpoena of journalists over Air Force One reporting, his feud with LeBron James, and scientists using OnlyFans for marmot research. The episode concludes with UK updates on Andy Burnham’s new Number 10 North office and policies targeting vape shops.
Topics discussed
Intro, summer heatwaves, and the 250th anniversary of 1776
August hiatus announcement and 'Section in the Bin'
Elon Musk's AI Odyssey and Christopher Nolan's film adaptation
Italian man jailed for faking an entire ancient amphitheater
Trump subpoenas journalists, Air Force One gift, and Smithsonian dispute
Trump vs LeBron James and marmot scientists on OnlyFans
Andy Burnham's Number 10 North and pub business rate cuts
Glasgow Commonwealth Games opening ceremony and sign-off
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