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Today’s show:
Nick joins Jason, who breaks down a report that Shein has confidentially registered for a US IPO (1:24). This leads to a discussion about Shein’s alleged unethical labor practices and voting with your dollar (11:22), Shein’s influencer stunt that backfired, DWAC’s insider trading debacle (47:25), and self-driving vehicle footage being used as evidence in criminal cases (33:27).
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Time stamps:
(0:00) Nick joins Jason
(1:24) Shein confidentially files for a US IPO
(9:54) Squarespace - Use offer code TWIST to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain at https://Squarespace.com/TWIST
(11:22) Shein’s alleged unethical labor practices and voting with your dollar
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(33:27) Shein’s TikToker propaganda campaign
(40:37) Fin - Try Fin, Intercom's new AI customer support chatbot, at https://intercom.com/fin
(41:21) Jason’s advice for Dani Carbonari
(47:25) Trump’s return to Twitter + Trump SPAC insider trading debacle
(57:03) Police forces using autonomous vehicle footage to prosecute suspects
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