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Investors Lose Patience with Iran War & TSA Workers Finally Get Paid

Episode 810: Neal and Toby recap the stock market rout as investors lose patience with the Iran War. Then, a record number of TSA employees called out last Friday as Trump ordered DHS to restore pay. Next, AI could be the antidote to how social media can be polarizing. Meanwhile, ...  Show more

Congress Wants to Ban Prediction Markets & Clear Scores from TSA Chaos

Episode 809: Neal and Toby talk about the new Senate bill that proposes a sweeping ban of prediction markets on sports, politics, and the military. Then, some major US metros such as LA and Miami are shrinking. Also, travelers are flocking to Clear to avoid frustratingly long TSA ...  Show more

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