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Charles from the ALAB and City Saint/Country Saint podcasts joins us to read some news Follow Charles @Ugarles on microblogging platforms, or https://linktr.ee/ugarles and ALAB at https://www.alabseries.com/ Support us and hear the entire episode at www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer and use code DEPRESSION50 for half off.

Rod Breslau, aka Slasher, is a prominent freelance journalist and esports commentator. He dives into Saudi Arabia's ambitious investments in esports, discussing the implications of initiatives like Saudi Vision 2030. Key acquisitions like ESL and FACEIT showcase the kingdom's strategy, while concerns about profitability and ethical dilemmas arise. Breslau also highlights the influence of celebrity partnerships and mega-projects on the industry, raising questions about the future of gaming under Saudi control and the potential impact on global dynamics.

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NSPM-7 labels the beliefs millions of Americans hold as ideas related to domestic terrorism. It gives the Federal Government sweeping authority to impose huge sentences for minor offenses, reappropriates funding towards joint task forces for hunting down "domestic terrorists" and also allows the government to strip the non-profit status of organizations the administration deems hostile. For now, it seems like Ken is one of the few journalists taking it seriously, so we brought him on to talk. Follow Ken: https://www.kenklippenstein.com Support our patreon and listen to our full backlog and premium content: https://www.patreon.com/cw/killthecomputer  

We take a look at some of the things Elon has promised to create but welched on, then look to the future with some of his new ideas such as "Baby Grok" "xAI Games" and "Grokipedia". Use coupon code RECESSION50 at https://Patreon.com/KillTheComputer for half off your membership to listen to the entire episode!

Fall is here, and with it comes rain and various bugs/sicknesses, one of which got Caleb. We also had a guest reschedule last second for our regularly scheduled programming, so we're reading the news. Cozy up with a blanket and take a sick day with us. RIGHT NOW: Get 50% off new memberships on our Patreon using the code RECESSION50 www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer  

Listen to the full episode: www.Patreon.com/KillTheComputer  We take a trip down memory lane and discuss the history of alt-tech microblogging platforms like Parler, Gettr, Gab etc that, while failing, ultimately served to pave the way for Trump's Truth Social and Elon Musk's "X". As usual, along the way we discover some interesting critters. Follow Jordan: https://x.com/JordanUhl

In October 2025, The Onion was set to release the documentary "Jeffrey Epstein: Bad Pedophile" in theaters nationwide. However, citing fears of the current political landscape, theaters unceremoniously pulled it. We brought on Ben Collins, CEO of The Onion, to discuss it, and the state of independent media under the Trump Administration. Support the onion at www.membership.theonion.com Wired article: https://www.wired.com/story/the-onion-made-an-absolutely-unhinged-jeffrey-epstein-mockumentary  

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We brought back an old friend to talk about what happened to the catastrophic metaverse, and what Zuckerberg's plans for it could be in the future. Support Alex: hyperfixedpod.com