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The strategic rivalry between the United States and China for dominance in the field of artificial intelligence. Schmidt notes that the US focuses on AGI while China applies existing AI to various sectors like robotics and consumer apps.

A theory describing the current Supreme Court as being composed of three distinct ideological blocks (three conservatives, three liberals, and three swing justices), leading to more balanced and less predictable outcomes than a simple partisan split.

Bob Iger
Person

The CEO of Disney who revitalized the company through aggressive IP acquisitions, proposed as a potential operational model for Apple's future.

The specific Supreme Court case that served as the legal vehicle for overturning the 40-year-old Chevron Doctrine.

A legal philosophy of constitutional interpretation that emphasizes the original meaning of the text. The hosts discuss whether this, rather than simple conservatism, better describes the current Supreme Court's approach.

An Associate Justice of the Supreme Court who wrote a forceful dissent in the presidential immunity case, warning that the ruling effectively places the president 'Above the Law.'

An Associate Justice of the Supreme Court who wrote a dissenting opinion in the case overturning the Chevron Doctrine, arguing that expert agencies are better equipped than judges to make technical decisions.

Former Vice President, whose role in the 2020 election certification is a key part of the prosecution against Donald Trump. Trump's pressure on him is now being evaluated as either an official or personal act.

OnlyFans
Organization

An online subscription platform, primarily for adult content, which is theorized to be disrupting the traditional strip club industry by allowing entertainers to earn more money directly online.

A humorous, informal economic indicator suggesting that a significant drop in the stock price of Rick's Cabaret, a strip club chain, precedes a recession. Its validity is debated due to market changes from platforms like OnlyFans.

A Supreme Court case that dealt with allegations of government 'jawboning' to pressure social media companies into content moderation. The court ultimately dismissed the case, ruling the plaintiffs lacked standing.

The practice of government officials using their influence to informally pressure private companies, particularly social media platforms, to censor speech. This was the subject of the Missouri vs. Biden case.