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Cutting Through the BS on Economy Shifts, Crypto Trends, Luxury Disruption, and the Future of Business by Ryan Alford, Chris Hansen

Cutting Through the BS on Economy Shifts, Crypto Trends, Luxury Disruption, and the Future of Business

from Right About Now with Ryan Alford

by Ryan Alford, Chris Hansen

Published: Fri Jan 10 2025

Show Notes

SUMMARY

In today’s episode of Weekly Business news, hosts Ryan Alford and Chris Hansen explore a range of topics from personal anecdotes to significant business news. Ryan shares stories from his recent vacation, setting a relaxed tone. They discuss the ongoing California wildfires, Meta's shift in content moderation, and the appointment of UFC CEO Dana White to Meta's board. The episode also covers Toyota's investment in space exploration, Elon Musk's influence, a $13 million tuna auction, and Chick-fil-A's automation of lemonade preparation. The hosts blend humor with insightful commentary, making for an engaging and informative episode.

TAKEAWAYS

  • Impact of wildfires in California and personal connections to those affected.
  • Changes in Meta's content moderation policies, including the removal of politically biased fact-checkers.
  • Introduction of community-generated notes for fact-checking on Meta's platform.
  • Appointment of UFC CEO Dana White to Meta's board and its implications.
  • Discussion on the challenges Meta faces in rebranding and public perception.
  • Toyota's $7 billion investment in space exploration and skepticism about its practicality.
  • Influence of Elon Musk and SpaceX on public perception and brand recognition.
  • The sale of a bluefin tuna for $13 million and its implications in the culinary world.
  • Chick-fil-A's automation of lemonade preparation and debates on freshness.
  • Evolution of food preparation and the role of automation in the food industry.

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