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In this episode, we break down how the 43-day federal shutdown finally ended, what the temporary funding deal actually does, and why both parties are spinning the outcome as a win while millions lost out on promised health care relief. We also dig into the economic damage, the impact on federal workers and public trust, and the next budget showdown…
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#484 – Dan Houser: GTA, Red Dead Redemption, Rockstar, Absurd & Future of Gaming
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2:54:01Dan Houser is co-founder of Rockstar Games and is a legendary creative mind behind Grand Theft Auto (GTA) and Red Dead Redemption series of video games. Thank you for listening ❤ Check out our sponsors: https://lexfridman.com/sponsors/ep484-sc See below for timestamps, transcript, and to give feedback, submit questions, contact Lex, etc. Transcript…
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In this episode, we break down how AI chatbots are reshaping romantic relationships, from emotional infidelity and late-night digital companionship to emerging legal questions in divorce courts. We explore real-life cases, financial fallout from premium AI companions, and what couples and parents should watch for as digital partners compete for hum…
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In this episode, we break down the newly uncovered Jeffrey Epstein emails that directly contradict Prince Andrew’s long-standing claims that the infamous photo with Virginia Giuffre was fake and that he knew nothing about Epstein’s misconduct. We explore what these revelations mean for the British monarchy’s credibility, survivor justice, and the g…
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In this episode, we break down a provocative argument that America’s housing crisis won’t be solved by 50-year mortgages, but by reducing demand through drastic cuts to the population via immigration and deportation policy. We explore how this perspective links rising home prices to immigration, questions who should be prioritized for housing and o…
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In this episode, we break down a major investigation revealing how state-linked smuggling networks diverted subsidized fuel out of Libya between 2022 and 2024, costing the country an estimated $20 billion while ordinary citizens faced shortages and long petrol queues. We explore how this corruption scheme operated through crude-for-fuel swaps, its …
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In this episode, we break down the federal fraud and embezzlement indictment of Dana Williamson, a longtime adviser to California Governor Gavin Newsom, and unpack how prosecutors say she siphoned campaign funds through shell companies and bogus consulting contracts. We also explore what this scandal means for Newsom's national ambitions, the power…
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In this episode, we unpack reports that US forces struck two small boats in the eastern Pacific, killing six alleged smugglers tied to a designated terrorist group and signaling an escalation from interdiction to kinetic action at sea. We examine the unanswered questions around evidence, legal authority, strategic risks, and what metrics to watch n…
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In this episode, we unpack reports that Ghislaine Maxwell is preparing a commutation bid and allegations of preferential treatment inside the federal system, then explain the legal authority behind commutations and the political fallout if favoritism is confirmed. We also highlight the unanswered questions—documentation, approvals, and transparency…
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In this episode, we trace how a Palo Alto crackdown shuttered an unpermitted private school reportedly tied to Mark Zuckerberg’s compound, then follow the program’s relocation and what it signals about the demand for home education. We break down why families are stacking audio lessons, pods, and tutors—using podcasts as flexible, low-cost curricul…
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In this episode, we break down the FAA’s mandated schedule reductions at 40 major airports during a record-length government shutdown—how cancellations and delays are stacking up, why controller fatigue is driving the cuts, and which hubs are getting hit hardest. We also share concrete traveler and business tactics to navigate the disruption and ex…
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In this episode, we break down how the rush to build AI data centers is reshaping the economy—driving construction booms, spiking electricity demand, and creating a mismatch between where jobs are growing and who’s getting hired. We also cover grid bottlenecks, water use, and practical policy fixes communities should demand so the benefits don’t co…
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In this episode, we break down the Senate’s 60–40 Sunday vote that pairs a minibus with a clean short-term funding bill, including back pay for furloughed workers and a promised December vote on ACA subsidies while the package heads to the House and the President. We also outline what re-opening looks like in practice—why agencies won’t flip back o…
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In this episode, we unpack how TikTok Shop has rapidly matched eBay’s quarterly gross merchandise sales—about $19B worldwide and roughly $4–$4.5B in the U.S. last quarter—by fusing short-form entertainment with one-tap checkout. We also break down why short videos (more than livestreams in the U.S.) compress the sales funnel, the ripple effects on …
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In this episode, we unpack how a private school operating from Mark Zuckerberg’s Palo Alto compound was shut down in summer 2025 over zoning issues and then quietly relocated, underscoring the persistence of alternative education models. We then explore why homeschooling remains elevated post-pandemic and how families are increasingly using podcast…
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Microsoft’s worst nightmare is unfolding as Amazon secures a massive deal with OpenAI. The agreement could make AWS the new home of next-gen AI models. The cloud wars have officially reignited. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community:…
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In this episode, we unpack OpenAI’s new multiyear compute deal with AWS—covering custom Nvidia GB200/GB300 infrastructure, why AI is going multi-cloud, and how a revamped Microsoft pact and Oracle’s Stargate buildout factor into supply hedging. We also examine the governance and market angles, from PBC-enabled mega-raises to Amazon backing both Ope…
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In this episode, we break down the Louisville MD-11F crash that killed at least seven and injured eleven, halted airport operations, and triggered an FAA/NTSB probe. We also cover Mandagni’s historic New York City mayoral win and other U.S. race outcomes, plus the England train stabbings that hospitalized 10–11 people with charges filed and no terr…
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In this episode, we break down verified reports of attacks on Christian communities across Nigeria, the DRC, Sudan, Mozambique, Burkina Faso, Myanmar, Pakistan, India, and Mexico, outlining the patterns, contexts, and the real toll on churches, clergy, and civilians. We also highlight immediate steps that help—supporting trusted relief groups, secu…
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Nvidia’s name now stands beside the greatest in history. Its innovations in GPU design have made it the heartbeat of AI. Investors see no limit to how far it can go. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Community: https://www.skool.com/aihus…
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In this episode, we break down Tucker Carlson’s interview with Nick Fuentes and the coordinated backlash that followed, from RJC signage to critiques by Ben Shapiro. We examine what the uproar reveals about free-speech boundaries, debates over U.S. aid to Israel, and how to challenge controversial ideas without endorsing violence or collective blam…
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In this episode, we unpack the backlash to Tucker Carlson’s Nick Fuentes interview, including Ben Shapiro labeling Carlson a “coward” and “super spreader of vile ideas,” and why this looks like a coordinated message rather than open debate. We argue for letting controversial viewpoints be heard, challenge deplatforming tactics, and explain why the …
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In this episode, we break down Elon Musk’s claim that phones will fade as AI-first devices and personal agents replace app grids, screens, and operating systems—plus why his timelines might stretch. We also unpack his comments on encryption and XChat’s limitations, and what that could mean for privacy in an AI-driven future. Get the top 40+ AI Mode…
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In a massive leap for enterprise AI, ChatGPT can now connect to internal company data systems. It can read reports, understand analytics, and generate instant insights. The update promises major productivity gains across industries. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@Jae…
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OpenAI’s latest acquisition, Sky, brings AI closer to operating computers like humans. It represents a leap in human-AI collaboration. Experts say this could revolutionize how we interact with technology daily. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI …
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In this episode, we walk through a London stabbing, French rail sabotage, U.S. strikes on drug boats, a violent incident aboard a Lufthansa flight, and the brief panic over escaped research monkeys in Mississippi to separate facts from fear. We reflect on what these events suggest about infrastructure fragility, security vs. civil norms, and why pr…
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In this episode, we break down the recent U.S. military strikes on suspected drug-running vessels and examine how framing cartels as “narco-terrorists” reshapes debates over law enforcement, oversight, and international law. We also explore the potential ripple effects for national security, diplomacy, and whether these actions deter trafficking or…
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In this episode, we reflect on Hurricane Melissa, the strongest storm on Earth this year, as it slams into Jamaica with 170-mph winds and catastrophic flooding. We talk about the human impact behind the headlines, the growing power of these storms, and what real communities—and each of us—can do to help in the aftermath. Get the top 40+ AI Models f…
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In this episode, we break down the DOT's warning to withhold $160 million in highway funds unless California halts improperly issued non-domiciled CDLs and tightens verification standards . We explore how this affects road safety, state–federal dynamics, immigration-linked workforce issues, and the broader rule-of-law debate. Get the top 40+ AI Mod…
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In this episode, we break down the leadership shakeup at ICE—including removals and reassignments across eight field offices in Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Denver, Portland, Philadelphia, El Paso, and New Orleans—and explain who’s stepping in to run them. In this episode, we unpack the internal split between targeting criminal offenders versus…
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In this episode, we unpack Venezuela’s claim that it captured mercenaries with alleged CIA links and examine it alongside President Donald Trump’s October 15 authorization of CIA covert operations in the country. We explore what this means for sovereignty, transparency, deniability, regional risk, and the roles of neighbors like Trinidad and Tobago…
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The Atlas browser by OpenAI changes how users interact with the web. It’s built for intelligent assistance, content understanding, and speed. This guide walks you through how to use it effectively. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my AI Hustle Commun…
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General Intuition just secured $134M to push the boundaries of AI reasoning. The company is pioneering systems that understand space, movement, and context. It’s a major step toward truly intelligent AI behavior. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai AI Chat YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JaedenSchafer Join my A…
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In this episode, we break down reports that U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio struck a deal with El Salvador allowing deportees to be held in the country’s massive “mega-prison.” Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac…
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In this episode, we break down the Minnesota Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling that USA Powerlifting’s categorical ban on a transgender woman competing in the women’s division violated the Minnesota Human Rights Act, and what that means for fairness and governance in women’s sports. In this episode, we also unpack the emerging clash between Minnesot…
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In this episode, we break down how Senate Democrats blocked the twelfth GOP effort to reopen the government and tied reopening to health-care subsidy and ACA concessions, while Republicans push a “reopen first, negotiate later” approach. We also look at the fallout—hundreds of thousands of federal workers unpaid as agencies prep layoffs—and what to…
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In this episode, we break down the Trump administration’s pivot from naval strikes on Venezuelan smuggling boats to planned land operations against cartels, and how a transfer of over 100,000 federal border acres to the Army fits into that strategy. In this episode, we examine the claimed legal authority, the risks of using the military on land, an…
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In this episode, we unpack the surge in employer coverage for costly GLP-1 weight-loss drugs and the ripple effects on benefits design, fairness, and company budgets. We also explore how the food industry is racing to launch “GLP-1-friendly” products—and what this says about incentives, personal responsibility, and whether drugs are becoming the be…
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In this episode, we explain why the AWS outage is a symptom of deeper risks—an oligopoly across Amazon, Microsoft, and Google, national-security blind spots, geographic choke points like Virginia data centers, and cascading financial hazards when the cloud centralizes everything. In this episode, we share practical resilience steps you can take—div…
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In this episode, we unpack new findings that nearly half of AI answers about news contain factual errors and roughly 20% are outdated—why that’s more than a glitch and how it erodes trust. In this episode, we dig into the ripple effects—murky accountability, bias amplification, speed-over-verification platforms, and the atrophy of personal fact-che…
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In this episode, we break down the October 1, 2025 government shutdown—why some DHS law-enforcement agents are slated for a “super check” and 13,000 air traffic controllers may still be paid while hundreds of thousands of other federal workers face furloughs or unpaid work. In this episode, we examine how selective payments reshape trust, fairness,…
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In this episode, we break down record 60-day auto-loan delinquencies and a subprime lender’s bankruptcy to show how cracks at the fringe can ripple into tighter lending, higher costs, and broader economic strain. We also share practical guardrails for taking (or avoiding) car loans and why borrowers, lenders, and local leaders should watch these ea…
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In this episode, we break down how older homeowners are holding large homes longer than previous generations, jamming the housing hand-off, tightening inventory, and creating a mismatch with what younger buyers need. We also explore the ripple effects on affordability and community dynamics, and consider policy ideas like zoning changes and better …
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In this episode, we explore how Bryansk region’s chemical plant and multiple energy facilities across Russia — including oil and gas sites — have been targeted by Ukrainian long-range strikes, marking a significant shift in Kyiv’s strategy to hit Moscow’s war-economic base. We’ll analyse what these attacks say about the changing nature of the war, …
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In this episode, we cover the escalating protests outside Portland’s ICE facility, where demonstrators clashed with federal agents amid tear gas, arrests, and community disruption. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privac…
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In this episode, we unpack how older homeowners holding onto large homes disrupt the expected generational hand-off, tightening inventory and shutting out many first-time buyers. We also explore the ripple effects on neighborhoods and affordability, plus practical paths forward—from better downsizing options to zoning tweaks—so you can navigate a m…
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In this episode, we explore how Donald Trump filed a $15 billion defamation and libel lawsuit against The New York Times, publisher Penguin Random House and several reporters, accusing them of maliciously publishing false narratives that harmed his reputation, business interests and 2024 presidential campaign ambitions. We unpack the legal basis of…
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In this episode, I look into the massive AWS cloud-service disruption that began Monday, October 20 2025, affecting hundreds of thousands of websites and apps worldwide—from streaming, gaming and financial services to “smart” mattresses. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy …
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In this episode, we break down the backlash after White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt’s comments labeling Democrats as “illegal aliens and violent criminals” during a TV interview. Get the top 40+ AI Models for $20 at AI Box: https://aibox.ai See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.c…
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