Waymo is sending its self-driving cars into the heart of New York City, not to launch a robotaxi service yet, but to start mapping the chaos. In this episode, we break down why Alphabet’s AV division is quietly testing in Manhattan, what this move says about its long-term strategy, and how NYC’s strict rules could shape the future of autonomous vehicles. We dig into the permit details, regulatory hurdles, and why this data grab matters even without driverless rides on the table.
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Can SpaceX Starship launch to Mars in 2026?
Can SpaceX Starship launch to Mars in 2026?
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Ghislaine Maxwell Recalls The First Time She Met Elon Musk
Ghislaine Maxwell Recalls The First Time She Met Elon Musk
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Musk’s Wisconsin Town Hall: Politics, Government Waste, and AI
Opening Remarks & Political StakesMusk begins with remarks about protecting Wisconsin’s Supreme Court race, warning of political gerrymandering, and emphasizing the importance of the U.S. House majority. He links judicial decisions to major political outcomes.Government Waste & Fraud (DOGE Initiative)He launches the "Department of Government Efficiency" (DOGE), aimed at reducing waste and fraud in federal spending. Musk suggests up to 80% of waste and 20% fraud across the government and promises transparency.Get-Out-The-Vote Efforts & IncentivesMusk announces a “block captain program” offering $20 for those who take a photo with a sign of Judge Schimel and encourage neighbors to vote, aiming to increase awareness for the upcoming judicial and voter ID measures. He highlights betting market odds showing a low chance of success without such efforts.AI & TruthMusk discusses bias in AI and his vision for "Grok" to be a truth-seeking AI, pushing back against media and ideological biases.Education, Personal Finance & Public ServicesMusk envisions personalized AI tutors to support student learning and criticizes excessive administrative costs in education. He also discusses the Federal Reserve and national debt, warning of rising interest payments exceeding defense budgets.Corruption and Immigration TruancyMusk and Antonio Gracias expose systemic issues in Social Security and federal benefits—reporting millions of non-citizens receiving benefits fraudulently, including 1.3 million on Medicaid. They discuss human trafficking routes, voting irregularities, and the exploitation of loopholes in asylum and ID processes.Ethics, Transparency & Small GovernmentMusk emphasizes principles for the DOGE initiative: truth, transparency, speed, and efficiency. He advocates for a minimal government structure similar to the early U.S. model.Closing Prayer & ReflectionThe town hall concludes with an emotional prayer from a local pastor, seeking protection and justice for Musk and those pursuing reform efforts.
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Tesla’s Optimus Meets Grok: The Robot That Builds
Tesla just revealed a new Optimus prototype, and this one runs on Grok, xAI’s in-house language model. In this episode, we break down the quiet debut hidden inside a recruitment video, the robot’s improved design, and why task automation — not flashy stunts — is the real milestone here. We also look at how Grok changes the way Optimus learns and adapts, what this means for Tesla’s factories, and how it fits into Elon Musk’s push to unify AI across robots, cars, and software.
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