Is Saudi Arabia’s $1 trillion dream city a nightmare?
Neom, Saudi Arabia’s utopian tourist destination, may partially open as early as next year, but critics are already concerned about environmental issues and human rights abuses. Plus: Meta’s mixed reality announcement and Net...
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Is Saudi Arabia’s $1 trillion dream city a nightmare?
June 2, 2023
Neom, Saudi Arabia’s utopian tourist destination, may partially open as early as next year, but critics are already concerned about environmental issues and human rights abuses. Plus: Meta’s mixed reality announcement and Ne…
Fungi funerals and the business of death
June 1, 2023
As the death industry booms, mushrooms make for sustainable coffins. Plus: Instacart’s AI push, Apple’s enormous economy, and the cost of 5.5k Hot Pockets. Join our hosts Jacob Cohen and Juliet Bennett Rylah as they take you…
Sam Altman: Prepared for OpenAI’s moment — and the apocalypse
May 31, 2023
We’ll all be saying Sam Altman’s name a lot, so let’s get to know the guy. Plus, what’s the deal with Alexa — the baby name as well as the Amazon gadget — and would ya look at that: The fifth-ever trillion dollar company. Jo…
The economics of the sneaker resale market
May 30, 2023
What use to be a small niche hobby has turned into a multi-billion dollar global industry riddled with controversy, drama, and bots that buy up shoe drops. Join our host, Zachary Crockett and guest, John Kim, Editor in Chief…
Inside the pet spa business
May 26, 2023
Just how much is the pet space booming? Enough for an on-demand dog spa startup to take off. Plus: Everybody wants a four-day work week, and Sam Altman’s side hustle gets major funding. Join our hosts Mark Dent and Juliet Be…
Why Salvador Dalí is the most faked artist in the world
May 25, 2023
Dalí was not only one of the most famous artists in history but also one of the most forged. His paintings have been ripped off so many times, that it has kept 1 Dalí appraiser in business for over 40 years. Join our host Ma…
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