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Today’s show: Jason and Alex cover Sam Altman’s fusion proclamation and the age of abundance we’re approaching, rural investment and subsidies with austerity on the horizon, and applied AI.

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(0:00 ) Jason and Alex kick off the show.
(1:33 ) The new interactive live show docket
(4:34 ) The Vail Resorts Epic Pass controversy

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(12:10 ) Critique of Vail Resorts' management and stock performance
(14:39 ) Sam Altman's interview on fusion energy
(18:03 ) US oil production, energy innovation, and the importance of risk-taking
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(23:07 ) Ro Khanna on rural business subsidies
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(31:29 ) Debating government subsidies and the impact on rural living
(35:10 ) Government debt and austerity measures
(39:47 ) Chinese hacking into US infrastructure and cybersecurity concerns
(47:10 ) China's economic challenges and the importance of domestic production
(55:10 ) SF Smashburger spot review and handling online criticism
(1:02:21 ) Security precautions for public figures and the decline of empathy online

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Check out the following articles and companies mentioned in the episode:

U.S. State-by-State AI Regulation

UPS Service Centers Close in Rural America

Salt Typhoon Hack (via Washington Post)

Density.io

Deep Sentinel

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