Best Podcast Episodes About Steve Bannon
Everything podcasters are saying about Steve Bannon — curated from top podcasts
Updated: Apr 02, 2026 – 81 episodes
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“… are other years in which he would have won this or perhaps if he were older or perhaps if the Spurs had traded to get him and what I mean by that is Steve Nash won that first MVP that led to the second MVP because they were so much better getting him than they were the year before I don't even know if he was the best. I think Amari Stoudemire, congratulations to him on the Hall of Fame, was probably the better player than Nash was. But Nash, Nash was like the swing voter, right? Nash's presence was the thing that elevated that team that had been bad into being very good. But Victor, it's a …”
“… the Victor numbers thing because of the numbers restriction that they had um earlier in the year you know when he was I forget which injury it was like during the play-in when he was coming off the bench and doing stuff like that and I think there are other years in which he would have won this or perhaps if he were older or perhaps if the Spurs had traded to get him and what I mean by that is Steve Nash won that first MVP that led to the second MVP because they were so much better getting him than they were the year before I don't even know if he was the best. I think Amari Stoudemire, congratulations to him on the Hall of Fame, was probably the better player than Nash was. But Nash, Nash was like the swing voter, right? Nash's presence was the thing that elevated that team that had been bad into being very good. But Victor, it's a narrative sort of MVP. Russell Westbrook won a narrative MVP that year. He won 47 games in a year where they lost Kevin Durant and we thought that they would be terrible. Victor's case is a narrative case. Look at what I've changed just by being Victor Wimbanyama. Look at these other dudes. You know their names? I know you don't. It don't matter if …”
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Victor Wembanyama is making a compelling MVP case by transforming the Spurs and challenging the league's top players. His unique presence on the court is causing opponents to hesitate, showcasing his potential to redefine the game. At just 22, he understands the importance of seizing opportunities to solidify his legacy as an all-time great.
“Yeah. No, it has edge data. Yeah. It didn't have an app store. Cellular data. No app store. No web apps. Steve Jobs said, we're going to be a thing. They're going to be a thing. Can I tell you? It took me. And now today we live in a world where everything is web app. Steven. It's so terrible. Except we're not on the iPhone. that is that way yeah that is funny i remember i didn't have the original iphone did you have the original iphone yeah that's right like did you steven but did you get it like did you get it when it came out i got it in i think …”
“Yeah. No, it has edge data. Yeah. It didn't have an app store. Cellular data. No app store. No web apps. Steve Jobs said, we're going to be a thing. They're going to be a thing. Can I tell you? It took me. And now today we live in a world where everything is web app. Steven. It's so terrible. Except we're not on the iPhone. that is that way yeah that is funny i remember i didn't have the original iphone did you have the original iphone yeah that's right like did you steven but did you get it like did you get it when it came out i got it in i think october or november so a couple months later because it went on like june or july right but the original iphone what it came out in june but you're yeah like you use the original iphone and that was your phone but yeah that one right there is my phone yep i think it's right there see i i did not my first iphone you want me to go get it i'll show No, no, …”
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Did you know an unopened original iPhone can sell for up to $50,000? In a nostalgic discussion, one speaker reflects on his experience with the first iPhone and the challenges of using web apps back then, contrasting it with his envy for friends who owned the iconic device. This segment dives into the value of old tech and personal memories tied to Apple products.
“… glyphosate. Glyphosate is a poison. It's intended to kill pests, bugs, and it's really harmful to humans. It's especially harmful to children. Steve, we wrote an amicus brief that we filed yesterday with the Supreme Court saying the Environmental Protection Agency is required to have a 10 times threshold for dangerous products for children, because children are so much more sensitive when they're developing than adults are. And they really haven't lived by that. And so the administration, the Trump administration has put a thumb on the scales and the solicitor general is siding with …”
“Well, let me tell you where there's sort of clearly, there has arisen kind of this issue within the Maha-Maga coalition, and that is around the use of the pesticide glyphosate. Glyphosate is a poison. It's intended to kill pests, bugs, and it's really harmful to humans. It's especially harmful to children. Steve, we wrote an amicus brief that we filed yesterday with the Supreme Court saying the Environmental Protection Agency is required to have a 10 times threshold for dangerous products for children, because children are so much more sensitive when they're developing than adults are. And they really haven't lived by that. And so the administration, the Trump administration has put a thumb on the scales and the solicitor general is siding with Monsanto, now owned by Bayer, to create federal preemption and to basically disallow lawsuits and state regulations of glyphosate, saying that it is a national security issue. And it's complex, Steve, as you can well appreciate. Most of the glyphosate is coming from China. We need to develop our own sources. We can't change farming overnight. But the …”
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Glyphosate, a widely used pesticide, is under fire for its harmful effects on humans, especially children. A recent Supreme Court case could solidify its continued use, with significant pushback from the Maha-Maga coalition and public demonstrations planned. The debate centers on balancing agricultural needs with health risks, making this a hot topic in environmental policy.
“… to separate the sides or anything like that because it so overwhelmingly for the birthright citizen position They really know how to deliver a crowd Steve Oh, yeah, of course. Neil, just hang on for one second. Stay right there outside the Supreme Court. Mike Howe, huge day today, mass deportation coalition, huge story in Politico, if we can get that up. and you actually launched your action plan on exquisite timing coming when the importance of this issue is so vital to this republic that the president of the United States in an unprecedented move goes to hear the oral arguments at the Supreme …”
“… which is going to be the thrust of John Sauer's arguments today, he's the Solicitor General. The line was forming early, early this morning for the open seats, and so it's very, very exciting here. Not a lot of back and forth The police haven had to separate the sides or anything like that because it so overwhelmingly for the birthright citizen position They really know how to deliver a crowd Steve Oh, yeah, of course. Neil, just hang on for one second. Stay right there outside the Supreme Court. Mike Howe, huge day today, mass deportation coalition, huge story in Politico, if we can get that up. and you actually launched your action plan on exquisite timing coming when the importance of this issue is so vital to this republic that the president of the United States in an unprecedented move goes to hear the oral arguments at the Supreme Court on this historic case of around the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship. Talk to me your thoughts about that in the launch today of the mass deportation coalition? Yeah, so the birthright citizenship case is absolutely huge. It'll be one of the biggest legal victories I think we have seen in some time, should it be secured. It's just …”
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The Supreme Court's oral arguments on birthright citizenship could redefine U.S. immigration policy, with significant implications for millions. Solicitor General John Sauer argues that current laws allow unchecked citizenship for children born to non-citizens, a policy many view as unsustainable. With President Trump attending this historic hearing, the outcome could mark a pivotal legal victory for the mass deportation coalition.
“… up to make that That going to be the flag they going to be waving into the midterms But they can do it if there an active war in the Middle East Steve. If you're sitting there, if you're Starmer tonight and supposedly he's convening tomorrow afternoon, I think it's 24 nations to talk about some sort of coalition that would come in after the fact and keep the Straits of Hormuz, Strait of Hormuz somehow open for business. And we haven't seen, obviously, 24 nations, including, I think, the Arab nations and all the NATO nations. If you're Starmer tonight, you just heard the president. What is …”
“… you know, another component to this at the White House is that The political staff is gearing up for the midterms, and their big plan is to go after fraud Minnesota crime syndicates with the Somalis fraud in California fraud in Maine They really gearing up to make that That going to be the flag they going to be waving into the midterms But they can do it if there an active war in the Middle East Steve. If you're sitting there, if you're Starmer tonight and supposedly he's convening tomorrow afternoon, I think it's 24 nations to talk about some sort of coalition that would come in after the fact and keep the Straits of Hormuz, Strait of Hormuz somehow open for business. And we haven't seen, obviously, 24 nations, including, I think, the Arab nations and all the NATO nations. If you're Starmer tonight, you just heard the president. What is your takeaway? Well, he's got to somehow present a brave front, and he's got to create a facade that England and the United Kingdom somehow matters. But it was either today or yesterday that the top admiral in the Royal Navy just came out and said, we're not even ready to fight a war. And remember, their one aircraft carrier, the Queen Elizabeth, they …”
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The U.S. is facing a troubling reality: key NATO allies, including the UK, are not prepared for military conflict. With an active war looming in the Middle East, the political focus shifts to midterm strategies, leaving NATO's readiness in question. This raises concerns about the effectiveness of international coalitions and military support.
“… information in your head. I think the way that he would have thought about it, from inside the killer, he doesn't think of himself as a murderer. Steve Marshall in Alabama doesn't think of himself as this incredibly amoral person. He thinks of himself as law enforcement. Bob Durst thinks of himself as just a guy trying to get along, like we all are. So I think what happened was in 1982, he and his wife were having problems in part, in large part, because he had big personality problems. I mean, he was a he was not a he was not an easy person to deal with at all and was also very spoiled and …”
“… you think he started I mean this is pure speculation but do you think he started going crazy after he started killing people Just like the ability to shut that part of your brain off and put that aside and lie about it. Just the struggle of having that information in your head. I think the way that he would have thought about it, from inside the killer, he doesn't think of himself as a murderer. Steve Marshall in Alabama doesn't think of himself as this incredibly amoral person. He thinks of himself as law enforcement. Bob Durst thinks of himself as just a guy trying to get along, like we all are. So I think what happened was in 1982, he and his wife were having problems in part, in large part, because he had big personality problems. I mean, he was a he was not a he was not an easy person to deal with at all and was also very spoiled and was also, you know, had all these resources and had a lot. Yeah. And had a lot of power over her. And so I think something happened between the two of them where they were at their lake house and there was an altercation. He admitted to me that they had had a pushing and shoving argument that night. The night she died. Yeah. And then he says he took …”
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In a jaw-dropping twist, the filmmaker reveals how a bathroom confession led to a shocking discovery of audio evidence against Robert Durst. The moment when the editor realizes they have a seven-minute confession is both mind-blowing and oddly hilarious, showcasing the absurdity of the situation as they scramble to inform the LAPD just days after submitting initial evidence.
“right yeah i mean steve jobs the the last great thing he did was to appoint tim cook as his successor because had it been someone who tried to be another steve jobs it wouldn't have worked yeah tim cook was perfect perfect because he understood because he wasn't like you see right yeah but he still understood steve's role and importance and the culture like he still talks about it today. He was in an interview talking about how Steve Jobs is still the head of the …”
“right yeah i mean steve jobs the the last great thing he did was to appoint tim cook as his successor because had it been someone who tried to be another steve jobs it wouldn't have worked yeah tim cook was perfect perfect because he understood because he wasn't like you see right yeah but he still understood steve's role and importance and the culture like he still talks about it today. He was in an interview talking about how Steve Jobs is still the head of the company, basically. Like he let him be, he let him breathe. He let him have his air, yet he still did things his own way. Is it going to be turn as you think next? I, I struggle. I mean, that name has been in our heads for two years now. Thanks Mark German. So we don't, you know, it's hard to say, but I don't know who else it would be. Honestly, at …”
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The next CEO of Apple might be John Ternus, a lifelong Apple employee, as he embodies the company's culture established by Steve Jobs. With Tim Cook having successfully led the company, the challenge lies in finding a successor who understands Apple's unique identity. The discussion highlights the need for an internal candidate who can continue this legacy.
“it's focused and long hours. What it was, was there are only two things that mattered to Steve. And I think when people ask me, what's the difference between Tim and Steve? The reality is That's not the right question. The question is, what's the same things between Tim and Steve? And, you know, their work ethic, they worked harder than anybody. They were completely focused on two things, their Apple and their family. Those are the only two things that mattered. And the third thing was the attention to the products themselves. It was …”
“it's focused and long hours. What it was, was there are only two things that mattered to Steve. And I think when people ask me, what's the difference between Tim and Steve? The reality is That's not the right question. The question is, what's the same things between Tim and Steve? And, you know, their work ethic, they worked harder than anybody. They were completely focused on two things, their Apple and their family. Those are the only two things that mattered. And the third thing was the attention to the products themselves. It was about the products and what we delivered to customers. Believe it or not, not the financial results. That was a secondary function that you obviously needed to keep going, but it was never the primary thing. And so those three things are something that I still take to heart. And I feel that's what I try to do and how I feel. Can we talk about F1? I …”
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Tim Cook emphasizes that both he and Steve Jobs shared a relentless focus on Apple, family, and product quality over financial results. This dedication to their core values has shaped how Cook leads Apple today. The contrast between their leadership styles isn't as important as the similarities in their work ethic and commitment to innovation.
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Steve Blackman shares a wild encounter where a seven-foot stranger challenged him in a Cleveland arena, only to walk away when confronted. He reflects on the tough reputation of wrestlers like Ken Shamrock and Davy Boy Smith, highlighting how people often test professional wrestlers' limits. Blackman emphasizes that, despite their tough personas, many wrestlers can hold their own in a fight, making the wrestling world a unique blend of athleticism and toughness.
“… are even happening. Abbas Aragachi, Iran's foreign minister, said today in an interview with Al Jazeera that he had received a direct message from Steve Whitcoff. That's President Trump's special envoy, but he denied that the countries were negotiating at all. And so then that's how we come back to this week. Trump wrote on Truth Social on Monday that the talks with the new and the more reasonable regime were going great, but that if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached, which it probably will be, I'm reading verbatim here from his truth, and if the Hormuz Strait is not immediately, …”
“… in high stakes international negotiations, Ben. I know that you have. It seems to me like a little bit of a counterproductive strategy if you're trying to negotiate with someone. But the Iranians, meanwhile, they still don't acknowledge that any talks are even happening. Abbas Aragachi, Iran's foreign minister, said today in an interview with Al Jazeera that he had received a direct message from Steve Whitcoff. That's President Trump's special envoy, but he denied that the countries were negotiating at all. And so then that's how we come back to this week. Trump wrote on Truth Social on Monday that the talks with the new and the more reasonable regime were going great, but that if for any reason a deal is not shortly reached, which it probably will be, I'm reading verbatim here from his truth, and if the Hormuz Strait is not immediately, quote unquote, open for business, we will conclude our lovely, quote unquote, stay in Iran by blowing up and completely obliterating all of their electric generating plants, oil wells, and Karg Island, and possibly desalinization plants, which we have purposefully not yet touched. And then, as we previewed at the top of this section, by Tuesday …”
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President Trump's contradictory statements about Iran leave allies bewildered. While he initially pressured Iran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, he later suggested it’s not America's problem anymore, urging other nations to step up. This chaotic approach raises questions about the U.S.'s role in global conflicts and the effectiveness of its foreign policy.
“… so why was one governor considered good or bad? They use the pace method or they didn't. Now think about even a less diabolical one would be like Steve Jobs. So he didn't speak quickly. He spoke with massive intention. And it's the reason we have so many incredible quotes from this guy. Like one of my favorite books is actually the biography of Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. And he has this one line, which is basically that people think focus means saying yes to the thing you've got to focus on. It actually means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick …”
“… at each other and they just said, should we run him? I felt like it was like a diabolical, you know, but what do they mean? You know, they meant run him for president. They were like literally prepping presidential candidates now for next run. And so why was one governor considered good or bad? They use the pace method or they didn't. Now think about even a less diabolical one would be like Steve Jobs. So he didn't speak quickly. He spoke with massive intention. And it's the reason we have so many incredible quotes from this guy. Like one of my favorite books is actually the biography of Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. And he has this one line, which is basically that people think focus means saying yes to the thing you've got to focus on. It actually means saying no to the hundred other good ideas that there are. You have to pick carefully. He also talked about being a yardstick for quality or how some people aren't used to the environment where excellence is expected or your time is limited. So don't waste it living someone else's life. That one's my favorite. He used very few words, but he had a pretty big impact. And I think the secret to basically thinking quickly is this …”
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The PACE method can transform your communication under pressure by structuring your thoughts for clarity. By focusing on Point, Add context, Concrete example, and End claim, you can respond confidently in high-stakes situations. This approach not only aids in effective communication but is also a technique used by politicians and leaders to convey their messages powerfully.
“… kind of mat, right? Yeah. But it was so funny. I have to imagine John lost it because John did not do well in scenes like that, especially with Steve Blake. I don't. My memory of it is they didn't do it very many times. Okay. Well, now we're into the episode. It's ethics day. Holly has passed out a form. Everyone has to fill out. She's going to be taking this seriously. She is. She explains that she is going to be running her first meeting. Mm-hmm. But don't worry. We talked about this with Amy Ryan. Michael's going to help her out and they're going to start it off with their version of …”
“It looked like a gymnastics kind of mat, right? Yeah. But it was so funny. I have to imagine John lost it because John did not do well in scenes like that, especially with Steve Blake. I don't. My memory of it is they didn't do it very many times. Okay. Well, now we're into the episode. It's ethics day. Holly has passed out a form. Everyone has to fill out. She's going to be taking this seriously. She is. She explains that she is going to be running her first meeting. Mm-hmm. But don't worry. We talked about this with Amy Ryan. Michael's going to help her out and they're going to start it off with their version of let's get physical with headbands and dancing and a boom box. Jenna, I worked in corporate America. I have been. and human resources seminars that we had to go to. Yeah. I'm telling you, they had skits. What? When I watched this, I had such a flood of memories coming back of sitting in a tiny little conference room when I worked at this company. And …”
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Jenna hilariously recounts her cringe-worthy experiences with corporate HR skits, where awkward moments freeze in time for audience critique. The segment peaks when Angela shares how her daughter might think the 'Let's Get Physical' parody is a brand-new creation, showcasing the generational gap in humor.
“What have you made of Steve Bannon's closeness to Jeffrey Epstein? So here you have somebody who certainly presents himself as the populace, a person trying to break and destroy the elite conspiracies. But Bannon was very close to Epstein after functionally everything. was known there's this text message where bannon sends epstein a link to a daily beast story about epstein's quote alleged sex ring and the information coming out about that bannon sends this to epstein and …”
“What have you made of Steve Bannon's closeness to Jeffrey Epstein? So here you have somebody who certainly presents himself as the populace, a person trying to break and destroy the elite conspiracies. But Bannon was very close to Epstein after functionally everything. was known there's this text message where bannon sends epstein a link to a daily beast story about epstein's quote alleged sex ring and the information coming out about that bannon sends this to epstein and epstein doesn't answer and a couple hours later bannon's like so my guy's going uh to israel can you meet with a hood barack right they just like move right on so here you have this guy who's like populist in the front stage and backstage stage is very, I mean, this is happening in 2019, this particular text message I'm talking about. How do you think …”
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Steve Bannon, the self-proclaimed populist strategist, is revealed to have close ties with Jeffrey Epstein, despite publicly condemning elite conspiracies. This connection raises questions about Bannon's true motives as he navigates the political landscape, leveraging conspiracy theories to distract from his own implications in elite corruption. The discussion highlights the intersection of wealth, power, and accountability in today's political climate, suggesting a fascist undercurrent in these movements.
“when Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon, Megyn Kelly, and that whole charade, that whole cabal, weren't on podcasts. How much better off was the conservative movement, was the constitutional conservative movement the President of the United States the Republican Party We were much better off, wouldn't you say, Rich? I think it's important that we point this out. We were much better off when we had the Rush Limbaugh and the Bill Buckley's and the Milton Friedmans and so forth and so …”
“when Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon, Megyn Kelly, and that whole charade, that whole cabal, weren't on podcasts. How much better off was the conservative movement, was the constitutional conservative movement the President of the United States the Republican Party We were much better off, wouldn't you say, Rich? I think it's important that we point this out. We were much better off when we had the Rush Limbaugh and the Bill Buckley's and the Milton Friedmans and so forth and so on. And they'll say, well, you didn't accomplish anything. Yeah, we defeated the Soviet Union. Reagan had a tremendous presidency. Trump's having a tremendous presidency. But these people don't contribute anything. Can anybody tell me something profound that Tucker Carlson has said? Can you give me the title of his last book? Bannon, conspiracy …”
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Conservative media figures like Tucker Carlson and Steve Bannon are criticized for failing to contribute meaningfully to the movement, while genuine activists in the trenches fight for liberty without recognition. The speaker argues that these personalities are more focused on self-enrichment than advancing the cause, undermining the very principles they claim to support. This critique raises questions about their loyalty and impact during critical times, like the ongoing war with Iran.
“… to be controversial and open the GOP up to election year attacks that they're cutting healthcare to pay for an unpopular war. No shit! You think? Steve Scalise was asked about this, and he said that they're looking for waste, fraud, and abuse. They always are. And it's so galling. It's so galling because it was a year ago when they passed the big, beautiful bill and cut a trillion dollars from healthcare claiming it was waste, fraud, and abuse. So are we meant to believe, Steve? They didn't get it all. They got to go back in. Did you leave some behind? Like the nuclear dust in Iran. Yeah, like …”
“… paid for in part by cutting Medicare Medicaid and Obamacare. Just one idea. We're just floating the idea, but boy, is it a good one. For my question here, I'll just read you Axios' Why It Matters bullet. New efforts to rein in health programs are sure to be controversial and open the GOP up to election year attacks that they're cutting healthcare to pay for an unpopular war. No shit! You think? Steve Scalise was asked about this, and he said that they're looking for waste, fraud, and abuse. They always are. And it's so galling. It's so galling because it was a year ago when they passed the big, beautiful bill and cut a trillion dollars from healthcare claiming it was waste, fraud, and abuse. So are we meant to believe, Steve? They didn't get it all. They got to go back in. Did you leave some behind? Like the nuclear dust in Iran. Yeah, like just some, like a to-go bag of waste, fraud, and abuse that you were going to come back to later. I can't think of a less popular way for them to try to find $200 billion to spend on the war in Iran, but they're getting close.”
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Republicans are considering drastic cuts to Medicare and Medicaid to fund a war in Iran, a move that could backfire in the midterms. This strategy, described as an experiment in unpopularity, raises eyebrows as it follows a pattern of claiming waste and fraud to justify healthcare cuts. The backlash from voters could be significant, as many see this as prioritizing war over essential health programs.
“… anymore. So for the four years of Biden and the last year plus of Trump, it was done through intermediaries. So when you hear that Jared Kushner or Steve Witkoff are negotiating with the Iranians, they're not. OK. They're talking to the Omanis who are talking – and it's like two different rooms, and these guys are going between two rooms. Sometimes it was a glass wall. We can see the Iranians. They can see us. Wow. OK. See, that's the part that I wanted to understand because you see headlines like the US is negotiating with Iran, whether it's Jared Kushner or Witkoff. Or you see like, oh, …”
“… take it for granted now that we're doing through Oman or Pakistan, but during Obama administration, John Kerry was negotiating directly with the foreign minister of Iran, face-to-face. We were enemies, but we were face-to-face. We don't do that anymore. So for the four years of Biden and the last year plus of Trump, it was done through intermediaries. So when you hear that Jared Kushner or Steve Witkoff are negotiating with the Iranians, they're not. OK. They're talking to the Omanis who are talking – and it's like two different rooms, and these guys are going between two rooms. Sometimes it was a glass wall. We can see the Iranians. They can see us. Wow. OK. See, that's the part that I wanted to understand because you see headlines like the US is negotiating with Iran, whether it's Jared Kushner or Witkoff. Or you see like, oh, Pakistan is going to be an intermediary. Like I'm not even – I wasn't really sure what that meant, like back-channel talks. But what you're saying is it's literally like you talk to one side and that side carries the message over into the next room to talk to the Iranian side in this case. And then that's how messages are conveyed. That's right. When …”
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Despite the Strait of Hormuz being closed for a month, oil prices remain surprisingly low at $110 a barrel. Experts believe the markets are underpricing the risks associated with this significant energy chokepoint, which handles 20% of the world's oil. This disconnect raises questions about market confidence and the true impact of geopolitical tensions on energy prices.
“… became convinced. Well, obviously, we need more apps for the phone, but we'll just write them all. I have never heard before. And that is a total Steve Jobs idea. And I've met Scott a few times, not recently, since when he was still at Apple. But I can see why he got along so well with Steve Jobs. but also there's a practical side to him that he recognized the folly of that in a way that Steve Jobs, even at his peak as CEO, maybe couldn't recognize the folly of thinking that Apple could, you know, if there was only going to be one word processing app for the iPhone, where's the competition …”
“… that couldn't exist. Otherwise, really couldn't. I'd heard pieces of that story before from other reports, other books, things that I've been told, but I've never heard it. That part of it that forced all told you for the book that jobs at one point became convinced. Well, obviously, we need more apps for the phone, but we'll just write them all. I have never heard before. And that is a total Steve Jobs idea. And I've met Scott a few times, not recently, since when he was still at Apple. But I can see why he got along so well with Steve Jobs. but also there's a practical side to him that he recognized the folly of that in a way that Steve Jobs, even at his peak as CEO, maybe couldn't recognize the folly of thinking that Apple could, you know, if there was only going to be one word processing app for the iPhone, where's the competition going to come from? Right. If there's no competition, you know, and then Jobs' mind is, well, we're going to hire all the best engineers. So there doesn't need to be competition because we'll have the best designers and the best engineers. So, of course, it'll be the best possible theoretical word processor for the iPhone. So we don't need …”
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Steve Jobs initially wanted Apple to create all iPhone apps, believing competition wasn't necessary. However, after seeing users jailbreak their phones for third-party apps, he reluctantly agreed to an App Store. This pivot not only transformed the iPhone but also birthed entire industries like Uber and Airbnb.
“… money right when Apple needed it most. Are there any other famous Apple stories that you could put right? Oh, so many. There is a great story about Steve Jobs when they were working on the iPod. He wanted it small. And so at one point they brought him a near final prototype. And they said, Steve, this is as small as it goes. We've shrunk everything. We've squeezed all the space out of there. And he supposedly threw it into the fish tank. And as it sank, little bubbles drifted up. And he said, see those air bubbles? That means there's air in there. Make it smaller. Great story. Never happened. …”
“… when you mean when Emilio sold the stock Yeah yeah yeah You could you could argue it either way You could argue that he blew it that it would be worth even more now if he hung on to it But you could also argue that he dug into that stash of emergency money right when Apple needed it most. Are there any other famous Apple stories that you could put right? Oh, so many. There is a great story about Steve Jobs when they were working on the iPod. He wanted it small. And so at one point they brought him a near final prototype. And they said, Steve, this is as small as it goes. We've shrunk everything. We've squeezed all the space out of there. And he supposedly threw it into the fish tank. And as it sank, little bubbles drifted up. And he said, see those air bubbles? That means there's air in there. Make it smaller. Great story. Never happened. Never happened. OK, the story of, you know, Steve Jobs haranguing you in an elevator and a total stranger and say, what do you do here? And you say, well, Steve, I'm on the developer relation. And he says, you're fired. That never happened either. Yeah, there's there's there's a long list and they've been repeated. so many times that they become …”
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Many iconic stories about Apple, including Steve Jobs throwing an iPod prototype into a fish tank, are completely fabricated. These tales have been repeated so often that they've become part of Apple lore, despite having no basis in reality. The author reflects on the challenges of presenting Apple's true history amidst this myth-making.
“… to the RCP polling average, any of the candidates could take those spots. Currently, there are about five hovering near the top, with our pal Steve Hilton on the GOP side in first with 15%, Swalwell currently in second with 14%, another GOP candidate Chad Bianco in third with 13, and two more Dems, Representative Katie Porter and billionaire Tom Steyer rounding out the top five with 11% and 10% respectively. We'll report back if and when”
“… better. They are going to pick the next governor, not Donald Trump. The California Open Primary election is June 2nd, where the top two vote getters, irrespective of which party they come from, will move on to the general election in November. According to the RCP polling average, any of the candidates could take those spots. Currently, there are about five hovering near the top, with our pal Steve Hilton on the GOP side in first with 15%, Swalwell currently in second with 14%, another GOP candidate Chad Bianco in third with 13, and two more Dems, Representative Katie Porter and billionaire Tom Steyer rounding out the top five with 11% and 10% respectively. We'll report back if and when”
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With California's primary election just 35 days away, tensions are rising as political motivations come into play. Candidates like Steve Hilton and Eric Swalwell are neck-and-neck, with the potential for two Republicans to advance, challenging the status quo. Californians will decide their next governor, not Donald Trump, as the race unfolds with unexpected twists.
“… been saying that I think Jeffrey Epstein is the only man on earth who could have brought together for a friendly social powwow, Noam Chomsky and Steve Bannon. I'm almost jealous of that. I mean, I'm sure that would have been a very fascinating discussion to listen in on, right? And there are other examples. And so I think it's interesting from that perspective. I mean, I think every little piece of information that can be uncovered about Jeffrey Epstein's life is now almost intrinsically interesting, just given the salience of the story, right? So I guess I'm interested just from that perspective, …”
“… almost interesting as an anthropological survey of sorts among elite movers and shakers, you could say, where Epstein did have this extraordinary ability to network and to convene people who probably otherwise would never have been convened. So I've been saying that I think Jeffrey Epstein is the only man on earth who could have brought together for a friendly social powwow, Noam Chomsky and Steve Bannon. I'm almost jealous of that. I mean, I'm sure that would have been a very fascinating discussion to listen in on, right? And there are other examples. And so I think it's interesting from that perspective. I mean, I think every little piece of information that can be uncovered about Jeffrey Epstein's life is now almost intrinsically interesting, just given the salience of the story, right? So I guess I'm interested just from that perspective, because obviously he's now a world historic, even figure. And so, yeah, I'm always down to find out something new about what Jeffrey was up to. So sure, I think it's interesting politically, just in terms of how this can be leveraged into some sort of political battering ram against enemies. And this is like the number one oppositional Trump …”
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Many people believe there is a massive child trafficking operation linked to Jeffrey Epstein, but the evidence behind these claims is often mischaracterized and exaggerated. This discussion reveals how the narrative surrounding Epstein has spiraled into a modern witch hunt, fueled by misinformation and journalistic failures. The potential dangers of this myth-making could incite harmful actions from those predisposed to mental instability.
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