The one about gift cards, big business takeover of everything, the loss of retail expertise, Tucker in Russia, private equity buying up healthcare, retirement isn't going to happen, Bezos Yacht Coin, outgoing Boeing CEO, Elon Musk, DJT stock, Vice Presidents, MGT and Lauren Boebert
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Mark and Kevin have been busy, because of kids, but finally get back to recording another episode. This one starts with a rant about gift cars, and why they are "the worst". Things quickly spiral, as it often does with these two.
The episode covers:
Gift cardsCorporate takeover of everythingThe loss of expertise in retail Tucker Carlson in RussiaPrivate equity buying up, and ruining, healthcareRetirement isn't going to happen for many AmericansOur proposal for a new crypto currency, called Bezos Yacht Coin (BYC), pegged to the value of a Jeff Bezos Yacht, currently $500M.The outgoing Boeing CEO, his use of jets for personal trips, while claiming as business expense, and his massive Golden ParachuteElon MuskDJT stockVice Presidents (they shouldn't just be an accessory)Marjorie Taylor GreeneLauren Boebert