The Wasted Wanderers Podcast

The Wasted Wanderers
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Two friends talk about the week's news in technology, politics, economics and business. We talk about news from Canada, India and the United States, and we tell you why it is important. We publish a new episode every week.

  1. 5d ago

    Billion Dollar Crypto Hack +Anthropic files for IPO + Canada Teams Up with EU

    📰 Three big stories shaping money, tech, and politics right now! A record crypto breach, an AI giant’s IPO filing, and a new transatlantic partnership. Here’s the quick rundown: • 🔐 Binance Hack: Hackers took $6.3B, about $3B was frozen, and Binance says it will cover user losses from its reserves. • 🤖 Anthropic IPO: Its filing points to a $40T market opportunity, though that’s not a revenue forecast and is hard to verify. • 🍁 Canada-EU Alliance: More than 20 new measures on trade, research, and defence, with several still under negotiation. 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the bell for more news breakdowns! 0:00 Introduction 2:50 Billion Dollar Crypto Hack 13:00 Anthropic files for IPO 30:03 Canada Teams Up with EU 32:30 Conservatives win in Canada 43:43 Conclusion #binance #cryptohack #anthropic #aiipo #canadaeu #globalnews #newsupdate

  2. Oct 25

    France On Brink + AI Bubble Grows + EU Debates Canada’s Status

    🎥 Money, Markets & Diplomacy: Three Stories Shaping the Global Picture From Paris to Wall Street to Montreal, big questions are unfolding. Here’s a quick, balanced look at what’s happening: • 🇫🇷 France’s Financial Crunch: Protests over living costs meet one of Europe’s largest budget deficits and 10-year borrowing costs above 5%. • 📈 The AI Bubble Debate: Ken Griffin says we’re “almost certainly” in a bubble, while history shows markets have recovered long-term after past tech busts. • 🍁 Canada & the EU: Germany, France and others back closer ties but object to the term “associate membership” ahead of the Montreal summit. 👍 Like, subscribe, and hit the 🔔 so you never miss an update! 💬 Which story do you think will have the biggest impact over the next year? Tell us in the comments! 0:00 Introduction 0:45 France Faces Fiscal Strain 14:20 AI Bubble Fears Grow 24:00 EU Debates Canada’s Associate Status 32:30 Conservatives win in Canada 42:00 Conclusion #globaleconomy #aibubble #francenews #canadaeu #stockmarket #worldnews #financenews

  3. Oct 10

    Canada Taxes The Rich + Big Tech AI Secret + India Food Safety Hero

    Three stories, one big conversation! From election-season tax plans to Big Tech’s hidden AI bills and a food inspector turned celebrity, we break down the facts and the debates. • 💰 B.C. health care tax: NDP Leader David Eby proposes higher top-bracket rates, including 24.5% on income over $1M, to raise about $1B. Conservatives and Greens object. • 🤖 AI’s hidden spending: A WSJ analysis finds nine tech giants hold roughly $3T in off-balance-sheet commitments. Optimists see strong demand; skeptics see risk. • 🍽️ India’s food safety star: Inspector Tukaram Mundhe’s raids have raised hygiene awareness, though some question his tactics. 👍 Like, subscribe, and share with someone who loves staying informed! Which story surprised you most? Tell us in the comments 👇 0:00 Introduction 0:50 New Millionaire tax in Canada 20:30 Sponser useadvert.com 23:00 Secret spending by big tech on AI 36:40 India’s Food Safety Hero 46:00 Conclusion #news #bcpolitics #aispending #bigtech #foodsafety #worldnews #currentevents

  4. Oct 3

    Hero Pilot Saves AirDubai + Truth About Doomscrolling + Boring Decor Everywhere

    From high-altitude survival to everyday culture shifts, we are breaking down today’s most gripping stories! ✈️📱🛋️ • A Miraculous Escape at Mach 0.96: Discover the sheer heroism of Captain Smit Machchhar, who fought off a violent cockpit attack to save 170+ passengers-and how the rugged airframe of the Boeing 737 MAX held together under Mach 0.96 speeds and extreme 3G loads far beyond its limits. • The Doomscrolling Dilemma: How endless short-form videos on TikTok and Instagram are rewiring adolescent brains, eroding our sense of the future, and sparking tech crackdowns. • RIP Midcentury Modern: Why millennials’ favorite furniture aesthetic went from sleek and timeless to overdone and "cringey." Sponser link: https://cutprism.com/wastedwanderers get 45% off some plans and create your own youtube shorts! 0:00 Introduction 1:11 Hero Pilot Saves Flight 12:05 Sponser Cutprism.com 15:30 Truth About Doomscrolling 28:10 Boring Decor Furniture 39:47 Conclusion 👉 Hit that Subscribe button and turn on notifications so you never miss an update! Let us know in the comments: Which story surprised you more-the cockpit survival against all odds, or the sudden backlash against midcentury decor?

  5. Sep 12

    Apple announces Duo + AI goes Rogue + $5K “dividends” + Natural Diamond Mines out of fashion

    From luxury shakeups to runaway AI and high-stakes politics, today’s biggest headlines are moving fast! 🌍 Here is what you need to know right now: 💎 Diamond Mines Shutting Down: Lab-grown stones crash prices, forcing De Beers to pause production at South Africa's Venetia mine. 🤖 Anthropic Researcher Resigns: Rising alarm inside leading labs as an insider quits over fears of out-of-control, self-improving AI. 📱 Meta’s $18B Youth Settlement: Big Tech faces its reckoning with strict app screen-time limits for minors. 💵 The "Trump Dividend" Pitch: A proposed $5,000 direct payout to adult citizens tied to congressional control. Which of these four stories will have the biggest long-term impact on everyday life? Drop your thoughts below! 💬 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and ring the bell for more timely breakdowns! 🔔 0:00 Introduction 1:11 Apple iPhone Duo Event 8:04 DeBeers diamond mines are closing 17:10 Anthropic researchers quit 32:29 Meta $18B Youth Settlement 40:25 Trump Dividend announcement 45:45 Conclusion #businessnews #technews #aisafety #diamonds #economy #socialmedia #breakingnews

  6. Sep 5

    A $500 AI Toothbrush, Secret Gold Flights & Wild Science Prizes! 🪥💰

    From wild tech to high-stakes finance and bizarre science, today's headlines are packed with surprises! 🌍✨ Here is what’s cooking down right now: 🪥 $499 AI Toothbrush: Dyson introduces a camera-powered brush aiming to replace traditional flossing. 🏦 Netherlands Shifts Gold: The Dutch central bank moves $11B in bullion from NYC to London over rising unrest. 🏆 2026 Ig Nobel Prizes: Celebrating weird science, from splash-free urinals to mosquito-nozzle 3D printers. Would you ever pay $500 for an AI toothbrush to do your flossing? Drop your thoughts below! 👇 Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell for (almost) weekly updates! 0:00 Introduction 2:20 Dyson $500 AI Toothbrush 9:57 Dutch Gold bar moves 19:24 2026 Ig Nobel Prize winners 31:40 Conclusion #dyson #technews #geopolitics #gold #ignobel #science #innovation

  7. Aug 23

    US Canada Trade Talks Collapse as Tech Markets Shake and France Bans Cold Calls

    Major economic shifts, market volatility, and landmark consumer protections are making global headlines this week! 🇨🇦/🇺🇸 Canada - US Trade War: Negotiations collapse as Canada walks away from US demands, sparking 50% tariffs and dollar-for-dollar retaliation. 🇰🇷 Korea's Tech Rollercoaster: Semiconductor shares tumble amid AI ROI concerns, but massive buyback plans from Samsung quickly spark a fresh bull market rally. 🇫🇷 France Bans Cold Calls: Unsolicited telemarketing is officially outlawed starting August 11, with violators facing steep fines of up to €375,000. Which of these stories do you think will have the longest-lasting global impact? Share your take in the comments below! 👇 Be sure to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an update! 🔔 0:00 Introduction 1:00 Canada - US Trade War 17:50 South Korea Kospi Rollercoaster 31:30 France Bans Cold Calls 42:16 Conclusion #tradewar #tariffs #stockmarket #semiconductors #technology #consumerrights #globalnews

  8. Aug 15

    Zuckerberg's Plan for AI: Power to the People, Not Big Tech 🤖✨

    🚀 What happens when superintelligence lands in everyone's hands - not just a few tech giants? In this video, we break down Mark Zuckerberg's bold vision for "Personal Superintelligence" 🧠✨ We dive into 3 huge themes: 1️⃣ why individual empowerment beats centralized AI control, 2️⃣ how AI could fuel job growth instead of mass unemployment 💼📈, 3️⃣ the real risks - cybersecurity, bioterrorism & protecting democracy 🔐🌍. Is this the blueprint for a better future, or too good to be true? 🤔 Watch till the end and let us know! 👇 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE 🔔, and SHARE this with someone who needs to see it! 💬 Would you trust a personal AI agent with your private life? 🤖 0:00 Introduction 01:40 Zuckerberg's Plan for AI 61:00 Conclusion #superintelligence #artificialintelligence #futureofwork #airegulation #techleadership #openai #airesearch

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Two friends talk about the week's news in technology, politics, economics and business. We talk about news from Canada, India and the United States, and we tell you why it is important. We publish a new episode every week.

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    The Wasted Wanderers
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
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