Time To Say Goodbye The 2028 Celebrity President Draft and How to Think About DOGE
Feb 12, 2025
A spirited fantasy draft ponders which celebrities might run for President in 2028, featuring humorous picks like Mr. Beast and Eminem. Discussions touch on political discontent with the current administration and the fascinating media dynamics between Elon Musk and Donald Trump. The conversation also dives into the funding tensions in academia and how unconventional candidates could reshape political engagement. Finally, insights into DOGE's fluctuating trends unravel the broader implications of financial rhetoric in a changing landscape.
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University Endowments
- Tyler recounts a conversation with someone from a wealthy university who claimed their margins were thin, despite a large endowment.
- He compares it to the NBA's similar logic about restrictive labor practices.
Celebrity President Draft
- Jay proposes a podcast segment inspired by Bill Simmons: a fantasy draft of celebrity presidents.
- He believes establishment candidates won't win in 2028.
MrBeast for President?
- Tyler's first pick for celebrity president is MrBeast, acknowledging his media skills but questioning his ethics.
- He's unsure of MrBeast's political affiliation.