2738 - LA's Next Mayor?; Stopping AI's 'Obsoleting Project' w/ Nithya Raman, Garrison Lovely
Summary
Hosted by Emma Vigland, this episode covers Trump’s controversial diesel export ban and its impact on farmers and truckers, alongside the White House’s refusal to reinstate CNN and MS Now. The show features an interview with LA mayoral candidate Nithya Rahman, who discusses her lead over Karen Bass, the Paramount-Warner merger, and housing policy. Later, author Garrison Lovely joins to discuss his new book "Obsolete," analyzing AI risks, the Hugging Face hack, and the industry’s race to replace human labor.
Topics discussed
Show intro and host introduction
News headlines: AI, White House, and Iran
Diesel price surge and its economic impact
Critique of Trump's economic and foreign policy
Sponsor segments: Neutrophil and Blue Land
Interview: Nithya Raman on LA mayoral race
Interview: Garrison on AI risks and labor
Merchandise, listener mail, and show wrap-up
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