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The walls are closing in on Sam Altman. He's irritable in interviews. Dodgy about reasonable questions given the amount of BS he spews almost daily. This week we're taking a look at the recent drama surrounding Sam and his CFO, who suggested that OpenAI might lean on the US government as a "lender of last resort". Plus, Michael Burry has a new short thesis, and he's vocal about it. WATCH THE FIRST EPISODE OF EMIL'S NEW SHOW! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWED3Qultfc OUR NEW CREDIT CARD SITE IS LIVE!!! Go get that AMEX card baby! https://thecreditcardlist.com Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! It helps us! ***Ben's new movies and tv podcast with Dillon is OUT NOW! GO WATCH the latest episode on HORROR MOVIES: https://youtu.be/2p0gjv4hZ4s?si=Cll7WAk7bcHkGJu2 **CHECK OUT EMIL'S LIVESTREAMS HERE: https://www.youtube.com/emilderosa Support us and get bonus content, ad-free versions and more plus your first 7 days free at https://benandemilshow.com __ SOME OTHER VIDEOS YOU MAY ENJOY: That's Cringe of Cody Ko: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w Our AUSTIN VIDEO: https://youtu.be/yGSs56bFzRU Our episode with Kyla Scanlon: https://youtu.be/cIHWkY35cuc Big Tech is out of ideas (ft. ED ZITRON): https://youtu.be/zBvVGHZBpMw Arguing with a millionaire (ft. Chris Camillo): https://youtu.be/1ZUWTkWV_MM We bought suits HERE: https://youtu.be/_cM1XqA9n2U ***LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/CjujBt8g ***Subscribe to Emil's Substack: https://substack.com/@emilderosa ***Trade with Ben at https://tradertreehouse.com __ MOOMOO: Click this link https://start.moomoo.com/BAES to get up to $1,000 in free stock when you make a qualified deposit. Terms and Conditions apply. Securities are offered through Moomoo Financial Inc. (MFI), Member FINRA/SIPC. The creator is a paid influencer and is not affiliated with MFI and their experiences may not be representative of other moomoo users. Investing is risky. See full disclosures at https://invest.us.moomoo.com/_disclosure CASHAPP: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/zd0taway #cashapppod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct Deposit, Overdraft Coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. BOOKING.COM: If your vacation rental isn't listed on Booking.com, it could be invisible to MILLIONS of travelers searching online! Don't miss out on consistent bookings and global reach. Head to Booking.com and start your listing today. Get seen. Get Booked on Booking.com. FACTOR MEALS: Eat smart at https://factormeals.com/baes50off and use code "baes50off" to get 50% off your first box, PLUS FREE BREAKFAST FOR ONE YEAR! __ Follow us on instagram! @ benandemilshow @ bencahn @ emilderosa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ROBOTS ARE HERE. At least according to 1X Tech with their NEO at home robot. They have some big promises they're making and we're splashing some cold water on it. Ben definitely wants one. But what if it decides to start fires? Find out on this week's BANGER episode. WATCH THE FIRST EPISODE OF EMIL'S NEW SHOW! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWED3Qultfc OUR NEW CREDIT CARD SITE IS LIVE!!! Go get that AMEX card baby! https://thecreditcardlist.com Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! It helps us! ***Ben's new movies and tv podcast with Dillon is OUT NOW! GO WATCH the latest episode on HORROR MOVIES: https://youtu.be/2p0gjv4hZ4s?si=Cll7WAk7bcHkGJu2 **CHECK OUT EMIL'S LIVESTREAMS HERE: https://www.youtube.com/emilderosa Support us and get bonus content, ad-free versions and more plus your first 7 days free at https://benandemilshow.com __ SOME OTHER VIDEOS YOU MAY ENJOY: That's Cringe of Cody Ko: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w Our AUSTIN VIDEO: https://youtu.be/yGSs56bFzRU Our episode with Kyla Scanlon: https://youtu.be/cIHWkY35cuc Big Tech is out of ideas (ft. ED ZITRON): https://youtu.be/zBvVGHZBpMw Arguing with a millionaire (ft. Chris Camillo): https://youtu.be/1ZUWTkWV_MM We bought suits HERE: https://youtu.be/_cM1XqA9n2U ***LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/CjujBt8g ***Subscribe to Emil's Substack: https://substack.com/@emilderosa ***Trade with Ben at https://tradertreehouse.com __ BOOKING.COM: If your vacation rental isn't listed on Booking.com, it could be invisible to MILLIONS of travelers searching online! Don't miss out on consistent bookings and global reach. Head to Booking.com and start your listing today. Get seen. Get Booked on Booking.com. MIZZEN & MAIN: Get 20% off your first purchase at https://mizzenandmain.com with promo code BAES20. MOOMOO: Click this link https://start.moomoo.com/BAES to get up to $1,000 in free stock when you make a qualified deposit. Terms and Conditions apply. Securities are offered through Moomoo Financial Inc. (MFI), Member FINRA/SIPC. The creator is a paid influencer and is not affiliated with MFI and their experiences may not be representative of other moomoo users. Investing is risky. See full disclosures at https://invest.us.moomoo.com/_disclosure __ Follow us on instagram! @ benandemilshow @ bencahn @ emilderosa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gambling is DESTROYING sports, and now destroying the lives of some big NBA stars. We're unpacking the absolutely wild story of the Italian mob, their close ties to NBA players, and the lengths they went to to cheat and steal for YEARS. WATCH THE FIRST EPISODE EMIL'S NEW SHOW! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wWED3Qultfc OUR NEW CREDIT CARD SITE IS LIVE!!! Go get that BILT card baby! https://thecreditcardlist.com Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! It helps us! ***Ben's new movies and tv podcast with Dillon is OUT NOW! GO WATCH the latest episode on HORROR MOVIES: https://youtu.be/2p0gjv4hZ4s?si=Cll7WAk7bcHkGJu2 **CHECK OUT EMIL'S LIVESTREAMS HERE: https://www.youtube.com/emilderosa Support us and get bonus content, ad-free versions and more plus your first 7 days free at https://benandemilshow.com __ SOME OTHER VIDEOS YOU MAY ENJOY: That's Cringe of Cody Ko: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w Our AUSTIN VIDEO: https://youtu.be/yGSs56bFzRU Our episode with Kyla Scanlon: https://youtu.be/cIHWkY35cuc Big Tech is out of ideas (ft. ED ZITRON): https://youtu.be/zBvVGHZBpMw Arguing with a millionaire (ft. Chris Camillo): https://youtu.be/1ZUWTkWV_MM We bought suits HERE: https://youtu.be/_cM1XqA9n2U ***LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/CjujBt8g ***Subscribe to Emil's Substack: https://substack.com/@emilderosa ***Trade with Ben at https://tradertreehouse.com __ MOOMOO: Click this link https://start.moomoo.com/BAES to get up to $1,000 in free stock when you make a qualified deposit. Terms and Conditions apply. Securities are offered through Moomoo Financial Inc. (MFI), Member FINRA/SIPC. The creator is a paid influencer and is not affiliated with MFI and their experiences may not be representative of other moomoo users. Investing is risky. See full disclosures at https://invest.us.moomoo.com/_disclosure BOOKING.COM: If your vacation rental isn't listed on Booking.com, it could be invisible to MILLIONS of travelers searching online! Don't miss out on consistent bookings and global reach. Head to Booking.com and start your listing today. Get seen. Get Booked on Booking.com. __ Follow us on instagram! @ benandemilshow @ bencahn @ emilderosa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Louvre got robbed. Hard. We're taking a break from the humdrum garbage going on out in the world to talk about how heists are BACK and BETTER THAN EVER. It might just be what we all need. OUR NEW CREDIT CARD SITE IS LIVE!!! Go get that BILT card baby! https://thecreditcardlist.com Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! It helps us! ***Ben's new movies and tv podcast with Dillon is OUT NOW! GO WATCH the latest episode on TRON and ROOFMAN here: https://youtu.be/jhwE7JWJvPc?si=OaWuAMv_MqyMh5N- **CHECK OUT EMIL'S LIVESTREAMS HERE: https://www.youtube.com/emilderosa Support us and get bonus content, ad-free versions and more plus your first 7 days free at https://benandemilshow.com __ SOME OTHER VIDEOS YOU MAY ENJOY: That's Cringe of Cody Ko: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w Our AUSTIN VIDEO: https://youtu.be/yGSs56bFzRU Our episode with Kyla Scanlon: https://youtu.be/cIHWkY35cuc Big Tech is out of ideas (ft. ED ZITRON): https://youtu.be/zBvVGHZBpMw Arguing with a millionaire (ft. Chris Camillo): https://youtu.be/1ZUWTkWV_MM We bought suits HERE: https://youtu.be/_cM1XqA9n2U ***LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/CjujBt8g ***Subscribe to Emil's Substack: https://substack.com/@emilderosa ***Trade with Ben at https://tradertreehouse.com __ SHOPIFY: Sign up for your $1 per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/baes MOOMOO: Click this link https://start.moomoo.com/BAES to get up to $1,000 in free stock when you make a qualified deposit. Terms and Conditions apply. Securities are offered through Moomoo Financial Inc. (MFI), Member FINRA/SIPC. The creator is a paid influencer and is not affiliated with MFI and their experiences may not be representative of other moomoo users. Investing is risky. See full disclosures at https://invest.us.moomoo.com/_disclosure MIZZEN & MAIN: Get 20% off your first purchase with promo code BAES20 at https://mizzenandmain.com __ Follow us on instagram! @ benandemilshow @ bencahn @ emilderosa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

So how does it feel to lose $400,000 in a single day? Haha I'm glad you asked. Well, in this episode Ben gets CANDID and discusses a few trades that really turned on him. Plus, Trump's turning up the heat with China and someone with insider information made $200 million shorting bitcoin. OUR NEW CREDIT CARD SITE IS LIVE!!! Go get that BILT card baby! https://thecreditcardlist.com Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! It helps us! ***Ben's new movies and tv podcast with Dillon is OUT NOW! GO WATCH the latest episode on TRON and ROOFMAN here: https://youtu.be/jhwE7JWJvPc?si=OaWuAMv_MqyMh5N- **CHECK OUT EMIL'S LIVESTREAMS HERE: https://www.youtube.com/emilderosa Support us and get bonus content, ad-free versions and more plus your first 7 days free at https://benandemilshow.com __ SOME OTHER VIDEOS YOU MAY ENJOY: That's Cringe of Cody Ko: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w Our AUSTIN VIDEO: https://youtu.be/yGSs56bFzRU Our episode with Kyla Scanlon: https://youtu.be/cIHWkY35cuc Big Tech is out of ideas (ft. ED ZITRON): https://youtu.be/zBvVGHZBpMw Arguing with a millionaire (ft. Chris Camillo): https://youtu.be/1ZUWTkWV_MM We bought suits HERE: https://youtu.be/_cM1XqA9n2U ***LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/CjujBt8g ***Subscribe to Emil's Substack: https://substack.com/@emilderosa ***Trade with Ben at https://tradertreehouse.com __ MOOMOO: Click this link https://start.moomoo.com/BAES to get up to $1,000 in free stock when you make a qualified deposit. Terms and Conditions apply. Securities are offered through Moomoo Financial Inc. (MFI), Member FINRA/SIPC. The creator is a paid influencer and is not affiliated with MFI and their experiences may not be representative of other moomoo users. Investing is risky. See full disclosures at https://invest.us.moomoo.com/_disclosure CASHAPP: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/zd0taway #cashapppod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct Deposit, Overdraft Coverage and Discounts provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. __ Follow us on instagram! @ benandemilshow @ bencahn @ emilderosa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well it's been nice knowing you guys but according to the new White House Memorandum we violate quite a few laws and are likely subject to arrest and imprisonment. In this episode we'll go over the nasty details. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! It helps us! ***Ben's new movies and tv podcast with Dillon is OUT NOW! GO WATCH the latest episode on THE HIGH SCHOOL CATFISH here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC1wfcB6c2E **CHECK OUT EMIL'S LIVESTREAMS HERE: https://www.youtube.com/emilderosa Support us and get bonus content, ad-free versions and more plus your first 7 days free at https://benandemilshow.com __ SOME OTHER VIDEOS YOU MAY ENJOY: That's Cringe of Cody Ko: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w Our AUSTIN VIDEO: https://youtu.be/yGSs56bFzRU Our episode with Kyla Scanlon: https://youtu.be/cIHWkY35cuc Big Tech is out of ideas (ft. ED ZITRON): https://youtu.be/zBvVGHZBpMw Arguing with a millionaire (ft. Chris Camillo): https://youtu.be/1ZUWTkWV_MM We bought suits HERE: https://youtu.be/_cM1XqA9n2U ***LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/CjujBt8g ***Subscribe to Emil's Substack: https://substack.com/@emilderosa ***Trade with Ben at https://tradertreehouse.com __ FACTOR MEALS: Eat smart at https://factormeals.com/baes50off and use code "baes50off" to get 50% off your first box, PLUS FREE BREAKFAST FOR ONE YEAR! MOOMOO: Click this link https://start.moomoo.com/BAES to get up to $1,000 in free stock when you make a qualified deposit. Terms and Conditions apply. Securities are offered through Moomoo Financial Inc. (MFI), Member FINRA/SIPC. The creator is a paid influencer and is not affiliated with MFI and their experiences may not be representative of other moomoo users. Investing is risky. See full disclosures at https://invest.us.moomoo.com/_disclosure RIDGE: Upgrade your wallet today! Get 10% off @ridge with code BAES at http://ridge.com/baes #ridgepod __ Follow us on instagram! @ benandemilshow @ bencahn @ emilderosa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ed Zitron, a tech commentator and writer focusing on Silicon Valley and AI trends, dives deep into the unsettling realities of AI investment in this discussion. He argues that the soaring spending on AI is a bubble about to burst, backed by troubling financial analyses. The conversation highlights personal experiences with chatbots, critiques of new AI features, and the risks of forming unhealthy attachments to AI companions. Zitron also raises alarms about the economic and societal implications of AI, advocating for tighter regulations to avert disaster.

Guys...they finally figured it out. We're analyzing piece by piece the big autism announcement and also reviewing Charlie Kirk's insanely weird and cringe funeral. If you could call it that. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! It helps us! ***ALSO BE SURE TO JOIN US TOMORROW AT NOON PST FOR A SPECIAL LIVESTREAM*** ***Ben's new movies and tv podcast with Dillon is OUT NOW! GO WATCH the latest episode on THE HIGH SCHOOL CATFISH here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC1wfcB6c2E **CHECK OUT EMIL'S LIVESTREAMS HERE: https://www.youtube.com/emilderosa Support us and get bonus content, ad-free versions and more plus your first 7 days free at https://benandemilshow.com __ SOME OTHER VIDEOS YOU MAY ENJOY: That's Cringe of Cody Ko: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w Our AUSTIN VIDEO: https://youtu.be/yGSs56bFzRU Our episode with Kyla Scanlon: https://youtu.be/cIHWkY35cuc Big Tech is out of ideas (ft. ED ZITRON): https://youtu.be/zBvVGHZBpMw Arguing with a millionaire (ft. Chris Camillo): https://youtu.be/1ZUWTkWV_MM We bought suits HERE: https://youtu.be/_cM1XqA9n2U ***LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/CjujBt8g ***Subscribe to Emil's Substack: https://substack.com/@emilderosa ***Trade with Ben at https://tradertreehouse.com __ GROUND NEWS: Go to https://ground.news/baes for a better way to stay informed. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access to worldwide coverage through our link. MOOMOO: Click this link https://start.moomoo.com/BAES to get up to $1,000 in free stock when you make a qualified deposit. Terms and Conditions apply. Securities are offered through Moomoo Financial Inc. (MFI), Member FINRA/SIPC. The creator is a paid influencer and is not affiliated with MFI and their experiences may not be representative of other moomoo users. Investing is risky. See full disclosures at https://invest.us.moomoo.com/_disclosure __ Follow us on instagram! @ benandemilshow @ bencahn @ emilderosa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're talking about Groypers and just the overall state of politics in this country. It's a real free flowing conversation and we hope you enjoy. ***ALSO BE SURE TO JOIN US TOMORROW AT NOON PST FOR A SPECIAL LIVESTREAM*** Ben's new movies and tv podcast with Dillon is OUT NOW! GO WATCH the latest episode on THE HIGH SCHOOL CATFISH here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC1wfcB6c2E **CHECK OUT EMIL'S LIVESTREAMS HERE: https://www.youtube.com/emilderosa Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! It helps us! That's Cringe of Cody Ko: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w Our AUSTIN VIDEO IS OUT! https://youtu.be/yGSs56bFzRU Sign up to watch and support the show at https://benandemilshow.com ***LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/CjujBt8g ***Subscribe to Emil's Substack: https://substack.com/@emilderosa ***Trade with Ben at https://tradertreehouse.com Our episode with *Kyla Scanlon*: https://youtu.be/cIHWkY35cuc Big Tech is out of ideas (ft. ED ZITRON): https://youtu.be/zBvVGHZBpMw Arguing with a millionaire (ft. Chris Camillo): https://youtu.be/1ZUWTkWV_MM We bought suits HERE: https://youtu.be/_cM1XqA9n2U __ SHOPIFY: Sign up for your one dollar per month trial and start selling today at https://shopify.com/baes MOOMOO: Click this link https://start.moomoo.com/BAES to get up to $1,000 in free stock when you make a qualified deposit. Terms and Conditions apply. Securities are offered through Moomoo Financial Inc. (MFI), Member FINRA/SIPC. The creator is a paid influencer and is not affiliated with MFI and their experiences may not be representative of other moomoo users. Investing is risky. See full disclosures at https://invest.us.moomoo.com/_disclosure HIMS: For simple, online access to personalized and affordable hair loss, ED, weight loss, and more, visit https://hims.com/baes __ Follow us on instagram! @ benandemilshow @ bencahn @ emilderosa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is the Epstein birthday book a big nothing burger, or is it a smoking gun? We're more inclined to think it's the latter, especially as we dig deep into the hundreds of pages of this creepy quasi-confession of a birthday card collection. So is it a hoax? Watch and decide for yourself. ***ALSO BE SURE TO JOIN US TOMORROW AT NOON PST FOR A SPECIAL CHARLIE KIRK LIVESTREAM*** Ben's new movies and tv podcast with Dillon is OUT NOW! GO WATCH the latest episode on THE HIGH SCHOOL CATFISH here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MC1wfcB6c2E **CHECK OUT EMIL'S LIVESTREAMS HERE: https://www.youtube.com/emilderosa Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed it! And please leave us a comment! It helps us! That's Cringe of Cody Ko: https://youtu.be/dTbEk0pVh2w Our AUSTIN VIDEO IS OUT! https://youtu.be/yGSs56bFzRU Sign up to watch and support the show at https://benandemilshow.com ***LINK TO OUR DISCORD: https://discord.gg/CjujBt8g ***Subscribe to Emil's Substack: https://substack.com/@emilderosa ***Trade with Ben at https://tradertreehouse.com Our episode with *Kyla Scanlon*: https://youtu.be/cIHWkY35cuc Big Tech is out of ideas (ft. ED ZITRON): https://youtu.be/zBvVGHZBpMw Arguing with a millionaire (ft. Chris Camillo): https://youtu.be/1ZUWTkWV_MM We bought suits HERE: https://youtu.be/_cM1XqA9n2U __ MOOMOO: Click this link https://start.moomoo.com/BAES to get up to $1,000 in free stock when you make a qualified deposit. Terms and Conditions apply. Securities are offered through Moomoo Financial Inc. (MFI), Member FINRA/SIPC. The creator is a paid influencer and is not affiliated with MFI and their experiences may not be representative of other moomoo users. Investing is risky. FACTOR: Eat smart at https://factormeals.com/baes50off and use code baes50off to get 50% off your first box, plus FREE BREAKFAST FOR ONE YEAR! CASHAPP: Download Cash App Today: https://capl.onelink.me/vFut/zd0taway #CashAppPod As a Cash App partner, I may earn a commission when you sign up for a Cash App account. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Please review the “AD” disclosure requirements based on FTC legal regulations here: https://ftc.gov/influencers __ Follow us on instagram! @ benandemilshow @ bencahn @ emilderosa Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices