EPISODE
Casey Newton, Alex Epstein, Jamie Siminoff, Jake Paul & Geoffrey Woo, Matt Pavelle, Lulu Cheng Meservey & David Senra
00:01:00 Casey Newton, an American technology journalist and founder of the Platformer newsletter, discusses his investigation into a viral Reddit post alleging unethical practices by food delivery companies, which was later revealed to be a hoax. He details his initial belief in the post's plausibility, his communication with the purported whistleblower, and the red flags that emerged during their interactions. Newton reflects on the challenges posed by AI-generated content in journalism and emphasizes the need for enhanced vigilance and fact-checking in the digital age.
00:02:00 Alex Epstein is a philosopher and energy expert, author of "Fossil Future," who advocates for the continued use of fossil fuels to promote human flourishing. In the conversation, he discusses shifting the energy debate from an anti-human to a pro-human perspective, emphasizing that fossil fuels have transformed a dangerous climate into a safer one by reducing climate-related deaths. He also critiques the current energy policies and advocates for energy freedom to enhance global human well-being.
00:03:00 Jamie Siminoff, founder of Ring, discusses his extensive experience at CES, highlighting his journey from personally constructing early booths to now showcasing professionally built exhibits. He reflects on his 2013 "Shark Tank" appearance, noting that despite initial rejection, Ring evolved into a leading home security company with over 100 million cameras deployed globally. Siminoff emphasizes the integration of AI in Ring's products to enhance user experience by reducing unnecessary alerts and improving the relevance of notifications.
00:04:00 Jake Paul, born January 17, 1997, in Cleveland, Ohio, is an American professional boxer, influencer, and actor who began his career on Vine and YouTube before transitioning into boxing. In the conversation, Paul discusses his venture capital firm, Anti Fund, co-founded with Geoffrey Woo, emphasizing their founder-first approach and commitment to providing value beyond capital, such as expertise in distribution and marketing. He also highlights their investment in OpenAI's SORA project, where they contributed to the platform's functionality and launch strategy, leveraging their social media experience to enhance user engagement.
00:05:00 Matt Pavelle, co-founder and CEO of Doctronic, has over 25 years of experience in building startups, including the e-commerce unicorn Moda Operandi. In the conversation, he discusses Doctronic's AI-powered healthcare platform, which has conducted over 20 million consultations for 2 million patients, offering free AI interactions and access to licensed doctors across all 50 states. He highlights the platform's ability to provide timely medical advice, noting that users engage with the system multiple times a month, and shares that in Utah, Doctronic's AI is legally authorized to renew prescriptions without doctor oversight.
00:06:00 In 2026, the United States will observe the following federal holidays: - **New Year's Day**: Thursday, January 1 - **Martin Luther King Jr. Day**: Monday, January 19 - **Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day)**: Monday, February 16 - **Memorial Day**: Monday, May 25 - **Juneteenth National Independence Day**: Friday, June 19 - **Independence Day**: Saturday, July 4 (observed on Friday, July 3) - **Labor Day**: Monday, September 7 - **Columbus Day**: Monday, October 12 - **Veterans Day**: Wednesday, November 11 - **Thanksgiving Day**: Thursday, November 26 - **Christmas Day**: Friday, December 25 When a federal holiday falls on a weekend, the observance typically shifts to the nearest weekday. For instance, in 2026, Independence Day falls on Saturday, July 4, so it will be observed on Friday, July 3. Please note that while these are federal holidays, individual states may recognize additional holidays or have variations in observance.