Truth Chat | Group Chat News Ep. 795 - a podcast by Chris "Drama" Pfaff, Dee Murthy & Anand Murthy

from 2023-08-14T06:40

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Tonight, Drama and Dee discuss the ongoing battle against the Maui wildfires, with crews combating "flare-ups" as the death toll reaches a staggering 93. They delve into the concerning trend of record-high student absences since COVID-forced school closures ended, and the heartbreaking dilemma faced by 56% of borrowers who must choose between paying student loans and buying groceries. A surprising turn takes them to the courtroom, where FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried faces jail time for witness tampering. The duo covers Amazon's bold move to cut numerous house brands amidst cost challenges and regulatory pressures. They explore Tapestry CEO's perspective on the $8.5 billion deal for Capri, the owner of Michael Kors, as well as the captivating showdown between Zuck and Musk on social media. Tune in for this gripping episode packed with news and insights.

- Written by ChatGPT

Timeline of What Was Discussed:

“I’ve been Gen Z my whole life!” (2:27)
Is Bobbi Althoff an industry plant? (8:07)
A national tragedy in Maui. (11:08)
Everyone is looking for hope and community. (13:25)
2024’s Presidential candidate is anyone’s guess. (25:10)
The new trend is “flash mob” robberies. (34:36)
Your parents must go to work, you must go to school. (38:29)
What is the solution for the student loan situation? (46:22)
The best thing about the internet. (57:35)
SBF is the epitome of privilege. (1:02:14)
Amazon’s biggest mistake. (1:04:34)
Luxury brands NEED to PAY their creative directors. (1:09:42)
The latest of Elon vs. Zuckerberg. (1:15:55)
Group Chat Shout Outs. (1:23:58)