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- 1. Trump's Tariffs Return, Kalshi's Midterms Hub, and Elon's AI "Odyssey" · 24 Jul 2026
- 2. Paramount Merger Pause, Meta AI Optimism, and the Peptide Boom · 28 Jul 2026
- 3. Mamdani’s Tax List, Zuck's Media Blitz, and SpaceX’s Trillion-Dollar Wipeout · 31 Jul 2026
Zuck's Meta Manifesto, Data Center Wars, and AI Slop Pushback
11 Aug 2026 · 1h 4m
As Scott-Free August rolls on, Kara is joined by "Hard Fork" co-hosts Kevin Roose and Casey Newton to break down Mark Zuckerberg’s latest AI manifesto, and Meta’s push to catch up in the AI race. Then, platforms crack down on AI slop, new details emerge about
Michigan's Primary Drama, the DOJ's Next Boss, and Hillary Clinton Co-Hosts
7 Aug 2026 · 1h 12m
Kara sits down with former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton for the first episode of Scott-Free August. They discuss Michigan's messy Democratic primary, state redistricting brawls, and Trump's gold-plated redecoration of the the presidency. Then — Todd Bla
RFK Jr.'s Bash Clash, AI's "Jurassic Park" Moment, and Elon's Midterm Millions
4 Aug 2026 · 1h 8m
Kara and Scott break down RFK Jr.'s combative CNN interview with Dana Bash. Then, Anthropic joins OpenAI in revealing alarming AI hacking incidents, raising new questions about regulation and cybersecurity. Plus, Big Tech earnings, Elon Musk's midterm spending
Mamdani’s Tax List, Zuck's Media Blitz, and SpaceX’s Trillion-Dollar Wipeout
31 Jul 2026 · 1h 2m
Kara and Scott unpack Mayor Mamdani’s controversial luxury tax list, Mark Zuckerberg’s AI messaging campaign, and SpaceX’s trillion-dollar wipeout. Then, they discuss the growing divide over AI safety, Apple’s new leasing program, and calls for Mitch McConnell
Paramount Merger Pause, Meta AI Optimism, and the Peptide Boom
28 Jul 2026 · 1h 9m
Kara and Scott discuss Paramount's decision to pause its merger with Warner Bros. Discovery, and predict whether the blockbuster deal will ultimately go through. Then, Meta's latest ad campaign puts an optimistic spin on AI, but Scott has a few ideas for bette
Trump's Tariffs Return, Kalshi's Midterms Hub, and Elon's AI "Odyssey"
24 Jul 2026 · 52 min
Kara and Scott break down Trump's new tariffs on Canada, Kalshi's new midterms betting hub, and Anthropic's growing political spending. Then, they discuss AI leaders' warnings about China, France's ban on social media for kids under 15, and Tesla's rocky Q4 e
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