The Precap | Josh Johnson on RNC Crashing Grindr, Offering Trump-Backed Bribes & Debuting Hasan Piker’s Meat
Summary
Josh Johnson and Joe Opio preview the upcoming week, discussing Trump's controversial promise of $5,000 payments to voters and the RNC's use of a flexing photo of Hassan Piker. They also analyze the Grindr app crash during the convention and Apple's new foldable phone launch. The conversation shifts to a recent study warning of AI extinction risks, debating societal reliance on technology. Finally, Johnson shares highlights from his Comedy Band Camp tour in Montreal and promotes upcoming shows.
Topics discussed
Intro and World Cup banter
Josh O'Connor's Comedy Band Camp tour
Pre-recording for the Emmys
Trump's $5,000 vote bribe proposal
Critique of Republican policies and broken promises
JD Vance clarifies the $5,000 check conditions
Will the bribe sway independent voters?
Shopify ad: AI site building for new businesses
GOP Midterm Convention and Hassan Piker photo
The 'Grinder' app crashing at GOP events
Apple iPhone Duo unveiling and Steve Jobs legacy
Sponsored segments: Cholesterol and Rocket Mortgage
AI researcher resignation and extinction risks
Human skills, AI convenience, and the future of work
Midas tire ad
Josh's Montreal trip and upcoming tour dates
Outro and show promotion
Midas tire ad repeat
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