Group Chat Chris "Drama" Pfaff, Dee Murthy & Anand Murthy

Group Chat News is back and we have the hottest stories of the week for you! Peter Theil warns the "math nerds, AI is coming for you." Take an inflation vacation in the countries where the dollar goes the farthest, how to "quiet vacation" without getting in trouble at work, homebuyer conditions for US consumers plummeted to their lowest level in history this month, soda startup Olipop to hit $500 million in sales this year, the new MadMAX movie flops and weak holiday box office put the heat on Hollywood. How Uniqlo's "Millennial Birkin" is beating designer bags, off-price retailers like TJX and Ross won't be slowing down anytime soon, and everyone's favorite WINNERS, LOSERS, and CONTENT.
Timeline of What Was Discussed:
The Discord is POPPING! (0:00) 

Great news when it comes to AI. (2:49) 

Is text messaging terrible? (13:28) 

Take an inflation vacation! (19:21) 

Quiet vacationing. (25:52) 

Everyone is broke! (27:49) 

Is the party finally coming to an end? (32:55) 

Olipop to the moon! (47:01) 

A sign of the times for fashion? (53:04) 

If you have money, what a GREAT time to shop! (56:24) 

Winners, Losers, and Content. (1:00:39) 

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PETER THIEL: MATH NERDS, AI IS COMING FOR YOU 

Take an inflation vacation in the countries where the dollar goes farthest 

How to 'quiet vacation' without getting in trouble at work 

American Airlines stock down 15% as chief commercial officer prepares to leave in June 

Homebuyer conditions for US consumers plummeted to their lowest level in history this month 

‘Furiosa’ flop and weak holiday box office put the heat on Hollywood 

Salesforce plummets as weak forecast sparks concern of AI competition 

Target Q1 sales drop 3% 

The percentage of credit card balances in serious delinquency (90 days or more late) climbed to its highest level since 2012, per the NYFed. 

Soda Startup Olipop to Hit $500 Million in Sales This Year 

How Uniqlo’s ‘Millennial Birkin’ Is Beating Designer Bags 

Off-price retailers like TJX and Ross won't be slowing down any time soon 

CEOs Pay This Singer to Make Fun of Them - WSJ 

Median tv view age 

The Gilded Age | Official Website for the HBO Series | HBO.com 

Watch Kevin Hart: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for ... - Netflix 

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Group Chat News is back, and all three guys are live in the studio to go over some of the hottest stories of the week. Including the latest South Park episode and how they went after the insurance industry. The Fauci email scandal, some Business advice from the guys, and Dee talks about the one book he's read this year, Musk-led xAI raises $6 billion in Series B funding, Nvidia shares pass $1,000 for the first time on AI-driven sales surge, and much more!
Timeline of What Was Discussed:
South Park’s cultural moment. (0:00) 

You are allowed to be skeptical. (9:33) 

Moving forward and the veil getting pierced. (29:50) 

“I’m voting Elon.” (35:50) 

The anatomy of a team and the art of good leadership. (47:50) 

Nvidia CAN’T lose. (1:02:59) 

Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:12:07) 

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South Park: The End of Obesity (TV Special 2024) - IMDb 

What Was Anthony Fauci's Top Aide Hiding? - WSJ 

Musk-led xAI raises $6 billion in Series B funding 

The Five Dysfunctions of a Team: A Leadership Fable 

Nvidia shares pass $1,000 for first time on AI-driven sales surge 

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Group Chat News is back with Drama and Anand and they're going over the hottest stories of the week! Including a recap of Drama's last week of going to see Kill Tony and golfing at a legendary course. Nvidia earnings, the difference in fast food prices over 5 years, how societies collapse, a 13 million dollar QB recruit is now suing the boosters who never paid up, 14 years ago today the Bitcoin Pizza Guy purchased 2 pizzas for 10,000 bitcoin, the NBA getting $7B per year for media rights, Nestlé is launching a frozen food brand specifically aimed at people taking GLP-1 diabetes and weight loss drugs and of course everyone's favorite, WINNER LOSERS CONTENT!
Timeline of What Was Discussed:
Drama’s tales of Kill Tony and Pebble Beach. (0:00) 

The AI arms race is in full effect. (15:28) 

The STUNNING changes in fast food prices. (24:47) 

This is how societies collapse. (31:17) 

How will college sports navigate the evolution of NIL? (38:19) 

It’s a good time for Bitcoin. (44:46) 

GLP-1s effect on society. (52:24) 

Winners, Losers, and Content. (56:33) 

Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:14:10) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

Nvidia shares pass $1,000 for first time on AI-driven sales surge 

Difference in fast food prices over a 5 year period 

This is how societies collapse 

He Was the $13 Million QB Recruit. Now He’s Suing the Boosters Who Never Paid Up. 

14 years ago today, Bitcoin Pizza Guy purchased 2 pizzas for 10,000 bitcoin 

Nestlé is launching a frozen food brand specifically aimed at people taking GLP-1 diabetes and weight loss drugs 

The NBA getting $7B per year for media rights 

Joe Rogan Experience #2152 - Terrence Howard - YouTube 

Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World--and Why Things Are Better Than You Think 

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Group Chat News is back and we have Zach White filling in for Drama while he's away. Tonight we have all the hottest stories, including breaking news that Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi is feared dead in a helicopter crash. Plus, three Americans are accused of being involved in a failed coup attempt in Congo that left multiple people dead. Diddy apologies in response to a viral violent video leak. Investor allocations in US stocks have reached the highest share in history. Figma announces its Plan B after the collapse of its $20 billion sale to Adobe. Plus, much more! 
Timeline of What Was Discussed:
The CIA was VERY busy this weekend. (0:26) 

Weaponized words and things getting taken out of context. (16:05) 

The ONE mistake you don’t make! (27:19) 

The most powerful thing in the world is INFORMATION. (35:36) 

INVEST in America. (48:37) 

Going public is NOT easy. (57:46) 

Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:03:12) 

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Iranian president Ebrahim Raisi is feared dead in helicopter crash 

Full Text: Harrison Butker of Kansas City Chiefs Graduation Speech 

Three Americans are accused of being involved in a failed coup attempt in Congo that left multiple people dead. 

CoreWeave Raises $7.5 Billion in Debt for AI Computing Push 

Diddy apologies in response to viral violent video leak 

Diddy can't be charged for 2016 L.A. hotel assault, DA's office says 

Investor allocations in US stocks have reached the highest share in history. 

After Adobe collapse, Figma deal allows employees to sell shares at $12.5 billion valuation 

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Group Chat News is back and we got the hottest stories of the week including Gamestop stock falling 31% from pre-market high in minutes after "Roaring Kitty" made a post with "grim reaper" knocking on a door that says "Gamestop, according to new filings, Netflix has officially acquired rights to the NFL's Christmas Day games in a three-year deal, New York Giants Picked For HBO's 'Hard Knocks Offseason' Show, Google to roll out AI search summaries to billions by year end, OpenAI just announced a new AI model it's calling GPT-4o, Walmart's reign as America's biggest retailer is under threat, and WINNERS, LOSERS, and CONTENT. 
Timeline of What Was Discussed:
The latest CPI report only further confirms the consumer is soft. (0:40) 
Roaring Kitty is at it again. (9:14) 
Netflix’s BIG bet on live sports, and the power of the NFL. (18:50) 
AI is top of mind. (26:26) 
Walmart under threat as the nation's top retailer? (39:50) 
Winners, Losers, and Content. (46:18) 
Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (53:02) 

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April CPI data was ‘positive’ after recent disappointments, New York Fed president says 
The Grand Wailea Resort in Maui has been added to the default watchlist on an $800 million unpaid loan @ 46% occupancy rate 
 BREAKING: Gamestop stock, falls 31% from pre-market high in minutes after "Roaring Kitty" makes post with "grim reaper" knocking on a door that says "Gamestop." 
RenTech, a hedgefund, bought 1 million GameStop shares at the end of March, according to new filings. 
It also increased its AMC holdings to 8.7 million shares in March. 
Netflix has officially acquired rights to the NFL's Christmas Day games in a three-year deal. 
New York Giants Picked For HBO's 'Hard Knocks Offseason' Show   |  Click to read more 
OpenAI just announced a new AI model it's calling GPT-4o 
Google to Roll Out AI Search Summaries to Billions by Year-End 
Walmart’s Reign as America’s Biggest Retailer Is Under Threat 
NBA Targets $76 Billion Windfall in New TV Rights Deal 
April Cass Data Shows No Improvement In Freight Demand 
Watch Jerry Seinfeld's Full Commencement Address 

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Group Chat News is back and we have some of the hottest stories from the week including the Tom Brady roast, McDonald's is feeling the kickback on their price increases, the US BLS has announced that coffee prices will no longer be factored into CPI inflation data, $2.1 TRILLION of excess savings have been wiped out of the US economy since August 2021, 1 in 24 New York City residents is a millionaire, more than any city, seriously underwater mortgages rise across the country, the $55 billion California wine industry is experiencing its largest and sharpest downturn since the 2008 Financial Crisis, and much more. 
Timeline of What Was Discussed:
Happy Mother’s Day! (0:00) 

Recapping the roast of Tom Brady. (4:20) 

Dee’s experience trying olive oil coffee. (11:33) 

The consumer is soft. (14:20) 

Is being a millionaire middle-class? (28:14) 

No one needs to sell their home. (33:35) 

Are boomers helping their broke millennial kids? (37:20) 

Sam Altman on All-In. (50:19) 

Is wine toast? (58:04) 

Group Chat ‘Kathy’ Shout Outs. (1:04:32) 

Related Links/Products Mentioned 

Watch The Roast of Tom Brady | Netflix Official Site 

The US BLS has announced that coffee prices will no longer be factored into CPI inflation data. 

McDonald's rising prices pushing some diners away - NBC News 

$2.1 TRILLION of excess savings have been wiped out of the US economy since August 2021. 

1 in 24 New York City residents is a millionaire, more than any other city 

‘Seriously underwater’ mortgages rise across US 

All-In Podcast - In conversation with Sam Altman 

The $55 billion California wine industry is experiencing its largest and sharpest downturn since the 2008 Financial Crisis 

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