E172: SBF gets 25 years, Trump's meme stock, RFK Jr picks VP, Biden's 2025 budget & more

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  • Mar 29, 2024
  • 1:27:46
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(0:00) Bestie Intros: Late night poker snacks! (2:33) SBF sentenced to 25 years (16:41) Trump's meme stock: modern trading card, protest vote, or something else? (34:59) RFK Jr. selects Nicole Shanahan as VP (47:46) Biden's budget plan for 2025: how to confront America's existential crisis? (1:11:59) Science Corner: Why the price of cocoa has skyrocketed! (1:16:41) Movie talk and wrap!

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Brief Summary

Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years; FTX's recovery discussed; Trump's media venture analyzed.

Key points

  • SPF Sentenced to 25 Years. Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, sentenced to 25 years for fraud.
  • FTX's Recovery Plan. FTX is expected to fully repay customers and creditors after bankruptcy.
  • Bowie Bonds and Modern Trading. The discussion highlights how David Bowie's innovative financial strategy parallels modern trading practices, particularly with Donald Trump's brand.
  • Protest Vote for Trump. Investors are buying shares as a protest against traditional media and political persecution of Trump.
  • RFK Jr's VP Pick. RFK Jr. selects Nicole Shanahan as his running mate, aiming to attract younger voters.
  • DNC's Legal Battle. The DNC and Biden campaign are expected to fight to keep the Kennedy ticket off the ballot, claiming it's to save democracy.

Episode highlights

Tension

65/ 100Some tension

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