Linda Yaccarino Steps Down, Grok's Rant, and Tariffs Galore
Episode Date: July 11, 2025Kara and Scott discuss Linda Yaccarino's exit from X, the major problems with xAI's chatbot Grok, and President Trump’s continued tariff chaos. Plus,...
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680 episodes transcribedKara and Scott discuss Linda Yaccarino's exit from X, the major problems with xAI's chatbot Grok, and President Trump’s continued tariff chaos. Plus,...
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