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City in California holding a disputed mayoral election.

A service providing highly skilled executive assistants from the Philippines.

University where Steve Hilton taught public policy.

A topic discussed in relation to the declining value of MBA degrees, with the suggestion that AI-powered self-learning and apprenticeships may soon devalue traditional college degrees as well.

The effort to rebuild Los Angeles after the catastrophic fire, which sparked a debate about the role of the free market versus government regulation in the recovery process.

Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAPs) / Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs) were discussed, with Mark Pincus sharing a story about a DOD contractor who claimed to be able to summon them.

A major driver discussed as the cause for declining demand for MBAs, as AI systems are increasingly capable of performing the analytical and managerial tasks traditionally done by middle managers.

A significant increase in unemployment for graduates of top MBA programs, discussed as a trend reflecting a shift in the economy and the declining value of the degree.

The name of the TikTok algorithm, which is described as being transparently published in a paper and is used as an example of a powerful tool for shaping thought that needs to be understood by the public.

The defense and strategic safety of the US, which Fetterman argues is synonymous with energy security.

A proposed bipartisan bill in the U.S. House of Representatives, officially called the 'Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act,' which would force ByteDance to sell TikTok or face a ban from US app stores.

A discussed quality in leaders, contrasting Donald Trump's perceived authenticity and willingness to engage with hostile media against Kamala Harris's more scripted and managed approach.