Marc Maron has never been one to hold back, and his recent conversation with Kara Swisher made that abundantly clear. He called out the current podcast culture and took direct aim at Joe Rogan, Theo Von, and what he sees as the collapse of comedy’s moral compass. Discussing the current state of podcasting, Maron argued … Read more
Comedian Matt Rife appeared on Theo Von’s podcast ‘This Past Weekend’, and the two spent part of their conversation discussing a topic that clearly unsettled both men: artificial intelligence, mass surveillance, and the rapid expansion of data centers across the United States. The discussion began when Theo brought up data centers. Rife revealed that he … Read more
Microsoft has an explicit, documented goal of making users dependent on its new AI assistant, according to internal documents obtained by 404 Media. The documents, which detail the strategy behind a product then called Claw Pilot and later announced as Scout, lay out a multi-phase plan for the tool’s deployment, with phase one described simply … Read more
Mark Zuckerberg sat down on the No Priors podcast alongside Priscilla Chan and CZ Biohub’s new AI lead Alex Rives to discuss the organization’s $500 million virtual biology initiative. Reflecting on the early days of the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative, Zuckerberg recalled that many scientists were openly skeptical of the project’s ambitions. “We had a series … Read more
Tony Hinchcliffe recently released a new stand-up comedy special on Netflix titled ‘Man of the People.’ The special has drawn significant criticism from viewers who argue that it relies heavily on racial stereotypes, pro-ICE talking points, and praise for Donald Trump rather than genuine comedic craft. The special, filmed in Texas, was largely built around … Read more
Two American content creators are now banned from Japan for at least five years after a misguided social media stunt landed them in serious legal trouble at a zoo near Tokyo. Reid Jahnai Daysun, 24, and Neal Jabahri Duan, 27, were arrested following an incident at Ichikawa Zoo on May 17, 2026. Daysun entered the … Read more
During a conversation on Reclaiming with Monica Lewinsky, John Oliver explained exactly why he publicly called out Jay Leno years ago, making it clear that his issue was never just about the jokes themselves. Lewinsky brought up the moment directly, recalling the Dr. Seuss-inspired segment Oliver created to criticize the former late-night host. “I think … Read more
The Trump administration’s aggressive push to reduce prescription med costs has had a measurable impact on the pricing of GLP-1 treatments in the United States, and compounding pharmacies played a central role in creating the competitive pressure that made it happen. In a recent episode of the Huberman Lab podcast, Dr. Abud Bakri, an internal … Read more
In a conversation on the Ivan Paychecks podcast, Chet Hanks, son of legendary actor Tom Hanks, opened up about one of the most jarring experiences of his adolescence: being forcibly removed from his home in the middle of the night and transported to a wilderness therapy program in Southern Utah. “It was May 30th, 2008. … Read more
A waitress at an Olive Garden in Georgia has been fired after receiving a $700 tip, setting off a wave of backlash against the restaurant chain across social media. The waitress, Brooke Skyes, also known as Kayla Skye Benjamin, was serving a customer when she received the large tip on a $32 check. A handwritten … Read more
